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[onychinus]

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[crisantemo]

i still think our meetings aren't exactly great date settings, but i won't judge your tastes

free meal? and here i thought i deserve some payment for my services [ She says, never asking for payment before. ]

but i don't mind making something, especially if you're bringing the good wine out. i just won't be as good as your chef

[onychinus]

Why not? Its exactly like in the movies.

[ if the movies were a cross between an action and a horror flick, that is. ]

If its payment you want, you can either use me on your next job, or we could browse the next auction items together.

[ the emoji of the crow swirling the wine glass. ]

Who knows? you may be better. you definitely seem like youd get interesting advice when it comes to recipes. a lot of restaurants lack that out of box thinking.

[crisantemo]

a horror movie, yeah. it's not exactly a setting you see in things like romance movies

and do you have to phrase it as "use". i wouldn't mind help on my work though, if you have time

[ Crow emoji... Lapis is immediately endeared. ]

you say that and i end up giving you food poisoning [ She's kidding. Mostly. ] now i'm feeling the pressure to perform well... i haven't cooked for anyone else in a while

[onychinus]

I dont know about that. dont some horror movies begin with a couple.

[ you know, before they're [redacted] by a psycho killer or a ghoul. ]

I have time. as long as its after 5. I would hate to be fighting off sleep when it comes to doing your favors, sweetie.

You shouldnt. maybe the one to impress isnt me but Mephisto.

[crisantemo]

yes and they also tend to be the first victims too

[ She knows these tropes, she knows how this goes.

Also being called 'sweetie' is still not something she's used to and she has a temporary blue screen before remembering to type again. ]

don't worry, i'm nocturnal as well so it will be after 5. but i can always wait until you're ready, i'm not going to drag you out of bed

oh true! i don't want to disappoint him...

[ Only the best for Mephisto. ]

[onychinus]

Who would think to make us their victims?

[ is sweetie or kitten better... ]

If you did drag me out, its fine as long as you prepare the weapons. I trust you to pick to my tastes. or we could simply meet at the usual time, and go from there.

If I didnt know better I think you were there for him instead of me.

[crisantemo]

someone with a death wish, i imagine

[ Sylus please her maiden heart can't take this ]

usual time works, like i said i don't want to disrupt your sleep. if it was anything urgent though i would let you know. with weapons prepared, of course

weeeeeeeell, he is very cute and i do happen to love crows

[onychinus]

Challenges do have a way of getting your heart pumping, but I think between two of us, there's a better way.

[ good thing shame fears him. ]

Then should I start looking forward to these "urgent situations" of yours?

You might spoil him. have you considered that? maybe thats why hes been taking longer on his routes.

[crisantemo]

do i dare ask what you have in mind...

[ Does she want to know, does she really. ]

that depends if you want to look forward to dealing with the more aggressive supernatural. urgent tends to include things that are more of a threat to life, stuff like that

everyone deserves some spoiling, him included! and it's not a problem if its just once or twice

[onychinus]

Are you always so quick to assume its something bad?

[ have some faith, lapis... ]

Do you think that would stop be from tagging along? as a word of advice, if I offer to come, you should just take my hand. [ what tied people closer together than sharing their desires and using one another unabashedly? ]

Havent you ever heard, kitten? Thats how habits start.

[crisantemo]

oh my mistake, you just mean something like cardio

[ #Doubt ]

i don't want to be an inconvenience but fine fine, if you say i should just accept your offer i will. but in return, if you need me to do anything just let me know

[ It only makes sense to her to offer this in return, not that she has hesitated in helping him before either. ]

well it's not the worse habit!

[onychinus]

Cardio... that may not be far off.

[ now she will never know...

is that for the best, who can say. ]

Its no inconvenience. if you think it is, maybe this is a sign you need to change your definitions.

Have you heard of the snowball effect? soon he may be wanting to retire early. [ he hasn't been programmed that way, but listen. ]

[crisantemo]

not far off... i'm back to being worried again

[ Maybe it's best to live in ignorance. ]

i feel like i need to change my definitions on a few things now. you're going to make me think you actually want to spend time with me

[ ... Making a joke about that probably isn't the best idea. Anyway - ]

now you're being dramatic, he wouldn't do that!

[onychinus]

I thought you trusted me.

[ another crow emoji, this time one holding a gem. ]

Is that so hard to imagine? if this works out, maybe when we see each other, we can both get what we want. [ meaning, maybe they both could just genuinely be happy to see each other. ]

He tells me you like your fair share of drama.

[crisantemo]

of course i trust you [ A very genuine confession. ] you just have a way with words

[ ... That emoji is cute though. She appreciates these crow emojis.

After a moment, he gets this back: ]

though what is it you want?

and he's not wrong

a little drama keeps things exciting

[onychinus]

Only with you.

[ he does give a small smile when he sees that emoji. that looks just like her... ]

Oh? you want me to tell you? I thought you were good at solving mysteries. [ is she? well, wouldn't most consider entities like ghosts and ghouls as such? either way, it's more playful than anything serious. ]

Then Ill be sure to keep it coming, miss ghost buster.

[crisantemo]

oh so i get special treatment then?

[ Her true form is basically a huffy bird- ]

so no easy answers for me today. can i get a hint?

and at least i know it will never be boring with you. though speaking of ghost busting, i'll be there soon to deal with your issue

[ And date? This is also a date now, she guesses. ]

[onychinus]

You always have. did you think everyone could come in and out of the base?

[ though in her case, if she wanted to stay... ]

You can feel the hint for yourself when youre here. [ it's his heartbeat. ] or would you prefer looking into my eyes. I wonder which would make it clearer. [ it's a date, yeah. ]

[crisantemo]

i thought that was because of work... is this another thing that is actually not work-related

[ Don't tempt her, if she stayed that means she will be in direct contact with Mephisto and the spoiling will increase 80% ]

oh

feeling it might be more clear... depending on what i'm feeling

[onychinus]

Im beginning to think that work is all you think about.

[ lapis please... ]

Then you can feel it as much as you want. I can guide your hand there to make sure it doesnt get lost.

[crisantemo]

i think about other things!

[ Says the resident workaholic. ]

i just thought you weren't. you know. interested in me beyond work matters

but anyway

it's fine you don't need to do that! just. tell me where to put my hand it's fine

[onychinus]

It seems like you like to put words and thoughts into other peoples minds.

[ ... ]

Over my heart, of course.

[crisantemo]

i don't mean to i'm just. not used to this kind of uh

attention

but i do believe you

[ Right. Over his heart. This is fine she can do that- ]

okay i'll make sure to put my hand

right there



i'm going to stop here before i embarrass myself even more

[onychinus]

If youre going to be embarrassed, you should remember to do it in front of me.

[ sorry lapis... he's still going. ]

How much can I do before you start getting used to it?

Should we try holding hands next?

[crisantemo]

[ Sylus have mercy.... ]

i have a feeling that's going to happen if you keep saying stuff like this...

holding hands? alright fine

we can do that. i'm sure i'll get used to it

[ She's going to get flustered if it happens. ]