yves was telling the truth to wis’adel that he’s not looking to date right now. there is a part of him that’s still not ready to be open to heartache.
but the other part of him that likes to make people happy and sees the hesitance and uncertainty from jacopo wins out!! he steps forward and takes jacopo’s hand in his without missing a beat ]
He's still uncertain about it because he's... Easily embarrassed and this is embarrassing. Especially when Yves takes his hand, his shoulders draw up instantly and it seems like he'll leap out of his skin. ]
At least warn me. [ it's just a handhold, get yourself together. ] It's not like I don't enjoy a good date...
Do I have to warn you for every way I want to be sweet to you?
[ JACOPO YOU'RE SUCH A FUCKING BOTTOM AND YVES IS A MENACE!!!! THIS IS HORRIBLE! but he'll then take jacopo by the hand and lead him... somewhere probably the train station they can figure out where they're going
he also interlaces their fingers without warning like a gremlin ]
I didn't know you had dating experience... Anders was onto something. [ JACOPO SOOOOO DATEABLE!! ] What types do you enjoy then? Do you have somewhere you want to go?
[ Why are they going to places before talking about this first? Jacopo had to jump the mental hurdle of asking first, so suddenly all of this is very fast?
He wants to say yes that he needs a warning each time because he is getting the feeling YVES IS A DEMON, but that would make him sound too delicate, won't it. The interlacing fingers is also getting him nervous, but it's fine? He thinks. ]
No, it's fine. [ However, he stops them from moving forward, like those dogs on the leash that refuse to move. ] Let's go over some things before we start.
They're not really terms. [ That's so much. ] This is... Nothing serious—not that you're a bad choice, Yves. I just mean... You don't need to take this that seriously, or anything.
We can have a good time? And I'm not trying to lead you on.
[ jacopo... yves smiles, this time more gentle than gremlin. ]
... you're really sweet. [ a little squeeze of his hand ] It's okay. I assumed as much.
[ for a lot of reasons that are more about his issues than anything jacopo said or did ]
Thanks for clarifying. I really do want to be good to you, not because this is serious... but because I think you deserve to have a bit of fun without strings attached.
[ Frowns, but he relents with a sigh because really what can he do. He gives a small squeeze to their joined hands, hoping it conveys something even though he doesn't even know what he's trying to convey in the first place.
I didn't get to answer with the whirlwind of everything! [ IT ALL HAPPENED SO FAST, do not blame him. ] ... I think the art part was just something I learned into.
[ Like that future is too distant for him to quite understand. 26yo Jacopo, you are so strange to him. ]
I just... Like spending quality time, so anywhere is all right. [ Rubbing his neck awkwardly. ] I remember there were things you wanted to do before, but he—I was being belligerent.
Going to the spa, drinking together... Wearing matching items. [ The last part he squints at because even at this age he's like "isn't that kind of much?" ] Not that they were special... But we can do those, too. Whatever you want.
I still don't think you need to settle with that...
[ But if Yves says so... Is this just a different level of self-loathing. When Yves leans in, he wonders why everyone in this island is so slutty yet so gen. jk. He stays there and doesn't notice. ]
Would there be anything to share that would be enough for us? We're two [ Accidentally turns to see they are close and instantly looks away. ] men.
At least now that it's been a while, we can know what to avoid...
[ but he'll turn once the train pulls into the station, and gently tugs on jacopo's hand for them to get onto it ]
No. [ and while there's some part of him that wants to sweet talk and say 'it's different because you asked', he does think it's important to be sincere ] Or I should say... not anymore. I got my heart broken a few too many times.
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Something on your mind?
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Do you want to go on a date?
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yves was telling the truth to wis’adel that he’s not looking to date right now. there is a part of him that’s still not ready to be open to heartache.
but the other part of him that likes to make people happy and sees the hesitance and uncertainty from jacopo wins out!! he steps forward and takes jacopo’s hand in his without missing a beat ]
Sounds fun! I’d love to.
[ a beat ]
But do you?
[ what is this why is this ]
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He's still uncertain about it because he's... Easily embarrassed and this is embarrassing. Especially when Yves takes his hand, his shoulders draw up instantly and it seems like he'll leap out of his skin. ]
At least warn me. [ it's just a handhold, get yourself together. ] It's not like I don't enjoy a good date...
[ Grumbled.
Like he was offended by something. ]
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[ JACOPO YOU'RE SUCH A FUCKING BOTTOM AND YVES IS A MENACE!!!! THIS IS HORRIBLE! but he'll then take jacopo by the hand and lead him... somewhere probably the train station they can figure out where they're going
he also interlaces their fingers without warning like a gremlin ]
I didn't know you had dating experience... Anders was onto something. [ JACOPO SOOOOO DATEABLE!! ] What types do you enjoy then? Do you have somewhere you want to go?
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He wants to say yes that he needs a warning each time because he is getting the feeling YVES IS A DEMON, but that would make him sound too delicate, won't it. The interlacing fingers is also getting him nervous, but it's fine? He thinks. ]
No, it's fine. [ However, he stops them from moving forward, like those dogs on the leash that refuse to move. ] Let's go over some things before we start.
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yves is suddenly stopped, and he'll take a step back to close some of the space between them again. he smiles, curious ]
Are you giving me your terms? I'm listening.
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We can have a good time? And I'm not trying to lead you on.
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... you're really sweet. [ a little squeeze of his hand ] It's okay. I assumed as much.
[ for a lot of reasons that are more about his issues than anything jacopo said or did ]
Thanks for clarifying. I really do want to be good to you, not because this is serious... but because I think you deserve to have a bit of fun without strings attached.
I hope that's alright.
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... You're making me regret this.
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he cracks up laughing ]
Already?! Why?!
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[ Grumpily. It's embarrassing, also it isn't about him. He places his free hand on his hip. ]
A date's supposed to be enjoyed by two people, right? It'll be lackluster for me if you don't think about yourself a bit.
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he'll use their joined hands to tug jacopo a little bit closer at the same time that yves leans in ]
I'll enjoy myself as long as I'm with you. But I won't complain at all if you want to be good to me, too.
[ even if he doubts it... if only for how embarrassed jacopo already is. which is also a treat for yves. ]
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You don't need to talk like that.
[ Like Jesus Christ. ]
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I do mean it, you know.
[ (pazu voice) yves is the most otome guy to otome ]
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Maybe just to take it easy. ]
Where are we going?
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[ thoughtfully ]
We could do... beach? Flower garden? [ nice, easygoing dates ] I know you mentioned liking art, but I don't think we have a gallery...
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[ Like that future is too distant for him to quite understand. 26yo Jacopo, you are so strange to him. ]
I just... Like spending quality time, so anywhere is all right. [ Rubbing his neck awkwardly. ] I remember there were things you wanted to do before, but he—I was being belligerent.
Going to the spa, drinking together... Wearing matching items. [ The last part he squints at because even at this age he's like "isn't that kind of much?" ] Not that they were special... But we can do those, too. Whatever you want.
[ (tone, softly) IN REASON. ]
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yves just brightens up because he loves all these ideas? ]
Belligerent is a pretty mean word... I didn't mind.
[ he clearly just kept trying ]
Then let's go to the market. We can pick up some drinks and walk around while looking for things to match with. Sound like a plan?
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[ He's so incredulous about that. Why tolerate that kind of treatment?? ]
It does, though it may be good to get something in the stomach before we drink.
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[ he's dealt with so much worse! but as they're waiting for the train at the station, he'll lean a little into jacopo's personal space to tease ]
Should we get something sweet to share?
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[ But if Yves says so... Is this just a different level of self-loathing. When Yves leans in, he wonders why everyone in this island is so slutty yet so gen. jk. He stays there and doesn't notice. ]
Would there be anything to share that would be enough for us? We're two [ Accidentally turns to see they are close and instantly looks away. ] men.
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Why don't we get two different things then and try each others?
Then we'll get to sample more stuff, too.
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That's a good idea... There's actually a lot I haven't tried—for reasons. [ Curses, basically. ] I'm still a bit wary.
Are you usually so inclined to go on dates, Yves?
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[ but he'll turn once the train pulls into the station, and gently tugs on jacopo's hand for them to get onto it ]
No. [ and while there's some part of him that wants to sweet talk and say 'it's different because you asked', he does think it's important to be sincere ] Or I should say... not anymore. I got my heart broken a few too many times.
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