[ 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.
The last he wants is to be dragged around, so he comes along easy. They can sit... Yves is right to choose sincere because Jacopo would just make a face at sweet talk. ]
Oh. [ Oops. ] You didn't need to accept this invitation... I handle rejection fine and would have understood.
yves shakes his head though, giving jacopo's hand a little squeeze ]
I do just want to spend time with you, so I don't mind if we call it a date. [ he's not getting his hopes up either ] I'm flattered you asked me at all... It really did make me happy.
[ He still feels bad that he asked a guy with relationship(?) trauma on a date even though it isn't serious and definitely for petty and stupid reasons...
It might make him hold Yves' hand a little more secure yet it's still careful, almost delicate like if Yves ever wanted to pull away he's free to. ]
I thought you'd be the least likely to tease me too much, so. [ It was strategic. Yves is nice. He hates everyone else so bad (joke). ] ... I don't know much about you, now that I'm thinking about it.
[ Please pull away, you fool. Jacopo frowns a bit at hearing that because, sure, he thinks he can be described at grumpy, but... It seems extreme to the him of this moment. ]
... I suppose... Hobbies? What do you enjoy doing, aside from being love's ally or whatever you'd call it.
Love's ally? I'd like to add that to my list of skills!
But... I like flowers—my main hobby was gardening. I picked it up from my Grandpa when I was younger, and while I can grow just about anything... flowers are my favorite.
Flowers are beautiful and I wish that more grew where I lived. I only really get to appreciate them during festivals when they give out free garlands. Are you into that flower language stuff?
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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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[ Effectively traumatized in weird levels.
The last he wants is to be dragged around, so he comes along easy. They can sit... Yves is right to choose sincere because Jacopo would just make a face at sweet talk. ]
Oh. [ Oops. ] You didn't need to accept this invitation... I handle rejection fine and would have understood.
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[ he can agree with that much.
yves shakes his head though, giving jacopo's hand a little squeeze ]
I do just want to spend time with you, so I don't mind if we call it a date. [ he's not getting his hopes up either ] I'm flattered you asked me at all... It really did make me happy.
[ ok no hopes up but he does like attention ]
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It might make him hold Yves' hand a little more secure yet it's still careful, almost delicate like if Yves ever wanted to pull away he's free to. ]
I thought you'd be the least likely to tease me too much, so. [ It was strategic. Yves is nice. He hates everyone else so bad (joke). ] ... I don't know much about you, now that I'm thinking about it.
I wonder why I never asked.
[ continues to not understand his future self ]
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... it seemed like keeping people at a distance was a little more of what you're used to. Nothing wrong with that.
[ yves expects nothing from people, no matter how loving he is ]
But... if you want to know anything about me, you can ask. I don't mind.
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... I suppose... Hobbies? What do you enjoy doing, aside from being love's ally or whatever you'd call it.
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Love's ally? I'd like to add that to my list of skills!
But... I like flowers—my main hobby was gardening. I picked it up from my Grandpa when I was younger, and while I can grow just about anything... flowers are my favorite.
[ mister spider lily halo ]
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[ But sure. Aw, that's sweet, so he smiles. ]
Flowers are beautiful and I wish that more grew where I lived. I only really get to appreciate them during festivals when they give out free garlands. Are you into that flower language stuff?
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[ that's probably the best word he has for it ]
Do you have a favorite flower, Jacopo?
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[ Normally, he'd be able to mask his emotions well, but not now where he is obviously kind of unsettled and sad about that.
It's fine. They can move on. ]
Sunflowers.
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