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?
[ It's because Yves is leaning on him and he's just like I FUMBLED INCREDIBLE HARD HERE. That's his life all the time, though.
He's pulled back up, eyes closed and grumbling like a toddler who doesn't want to wake up to REALITY. Eventually, he gets himself together, thinking. ]
... This reminds me I was always working, so I didn't really spend much time on interests and hobbies as of late. Swordfighting's more of necessity than an interest of mine. I played the lute?
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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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[ forces a handwave on you that yves will drop off a vase of sunflowers to jacopo's room the day after this date ]
Do they have a meaning in flower language too? Would you teach me? I'm sure I'd like the chance to learn now.
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I had asked you... Because I don't know any. At all.
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but yves is just
laughing and leaning against jacopo affectionately from where they're seated next to each other ]
Oh, alright! Then we can learn together!
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I'm not sure when I'd use it, but sure. No harm in learning.
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JACOPO
yves will just loop his arm around jacopo's shoulders to pull him back in then, amused ]
Sounds like fun. But we shouldn't just talk about me, you know? What're your hobbies? Interests?
[ since art is so faraway ]
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He's pulled back up, eyes closed and grumbling like a toddler who doesn't want to wake up to REALITY. Eventually, he gets himself together, thinking. ]
... This reminds me I was always working, so I didn't really spend much time on interests and hobbies as of late. Swordfighting's more of necessity than an interest of mine. I played the lute?
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What work did you do?
And could I still hear you play the lute if we find one?
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I was part of a peacekeeping group in the slums with a couple of friends of mine, but sometimes I help another friend with her business.
Sure, if you end up finding one—I think the angels take requests, but a lute might be too big.
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We found a guzheng for Waner before... I think a lute is doable.