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{ ayato blinks.

mostly out of surprise at himself for the way his mind decides to skip the idea of tea or pastries and sinks into the thought of more of thoma.

years of lying thankfully keep saving him today as he smiles back, thoughts squashed successfully. they can haunt him later when he's on his own. }

No, thank you. I wasn't all that thirsty. { he's going to need more time to get used to this apparently, even as he finishes the last of the pastry he'd been picking at while thoma was in the shower, licking his fingers clean after.

his tea is barely touched as it is. }

There should still be some left, though the water may need topping up.

[ Thoma's eyes linger Ayato's slender fingers and the way his tongue brushes over them for a beat too long before he catches himself, head and attention turning toward the teapot instead to pour himself a cup. He was exceedingly parched at this point, but tea would help calm his thoughts more. ]

[ Hopefully getting distracted by Ayato's almost every action wouldn't become a common thing for him. ]

[ It was absolutely going to become a common thing for him. ]

[ It was like he was a teenager all over again, except this time he had personal experience instead of an active imagination. ]

Oh- thanks.

[ Change the subject Thoma, don't make anything weird! ]

I'll have all the laundry done by the end of the day, so I can drop it off then.

[ And there goes the lightbulb in Thoma's head as it all clicks into place. ]

Oh- that kind of story?

[ And sorry but Thoma has to immediately laugh at the idea of Ayato watching something like that in full with no escape. Not when it was the traveler and his sister encouraging him. ]

That- ahaha, that must have certainly been quite a time, to have worn you out so much!

{ it wasn't even intentional, but he realises he may have to be more careful about his own actions when thoma definitely takes a little too long watching him.

so he'll turn his attention to his own tea, lifting it to his lips to take a drink. }

You can wait until after tomorrow, if you'd like. It'll need time to dry anyway.

{ and he doesn't expect thoma to be handling laundry on his birthday when he should be spending time with him and ayaka anyway?

though perhaps he should have made that clearer, instead of leaving it the way he does. }

{ his free hand moves to his face, trying to not bristle at the laughter. }

I fell asleep. I'm not entirely sure what happened in the end.

{ lumine may even be so kind to share the embarrassing photos she took. }

I don't see why not.

Shall if be your place or mine?

Yours. I couldn't guarantee we'll have all the equipment you may need.

Very well! I'll see to it that you arrive at my place in the afternoon!

I hope you are ready to try some Liyuean food! I promise you won't regret it!

[Maybe???]

Hopefully not, it would be unfortunate to have that be the case from a citizen of Liyue cooking it.

{ assuming she passes on what floor and number she's on, he'll arrive the next day at the proposed time with a gentle knock on the door. }

[ At least their earlier awkwardness has been totally forgotten in the face of lightly teasing Ayato. ]

I hope for your sake that you're not questioned on it later, or you might get pulled into another viewing.

[ Thoma's mind goes in much the same direction, though he's more of the thought that he's not sure he could mentally handle delivering Ayato's laundry on his birthday... ]

[ He also doesn't mention how Ayaka had told Thoma about wanting to get a full day with Ayato, meals included, so Thoma didn't plan to give the gift until later in the day. Much later, depending on how much time he personally needed to recover mentally from their earlier activities. ]

[ ~~He would never recover.~~ ]

Ah, you're right there. The day after then.

[ Hopefully the gift he'd used that bone(r) for in the first place arrives tomorrow just as it'd been advertised and not late. ]

[The moment that she heard a knock, she immediately knew who it was. Getting everything ready, there could be the sound of some clanging behind the door. Nonetheless, when she opened said door, there will be a big smile on her face.]

Ah, Ayato! Welcome to my home! Please come in and make yourself feel comfortable!

[Nevermind that her place looks like a mess as there are scattered books, some papers on the floor, and other items on tables.]

{ and he won't mention he fell asleep during the movie because he barely got any all night. }

If it comes to that I'll use a distraction of sorts.

{ if he'd known he may not have spent all day agonising over his phone thoma?????

but as it stands, he just keeps sipping at his tea, trying to ignore how the air is slowly going back to feeling more awkward.

the only good point of all of this is that he left a note, neither of them texted ayaka, as long as he gets back soon she'll likely never know there was anything wrong to begin with. they won't get more awkward questions to answer.

he clears his throat and places the now empty cup down. }

I should probably get back to working on the proposal I'm planning for the government here. But... thank you for the tea and pastry. You should probably ensure you eat something as well.

{ he smiles as he moves to stand, if only because it's much harder to grimace if that smile is on his face already and he is doing everything in his power to not make things even more awkward than they already are. }

I'll see you tomorrow? { but he can't help how that definitely sounds like a question, rather than a statement. }

{ ah, it looks like his office when he leaves it to go out.

except he has no recognition of that, so there's a small blink of surprise at the whirlwind of a mess in her apartment. }

Ah, thank you.

{ he'll step inside, letting her close the door behind them. }

Were you busy?

Do you suppose they'll let you off that easily?

[ If it's a one time thing, he won't get Thoma's nagging, but the second Thoma catches on to it becoming a regular thing... ]

[ Surely Ayato wouldn't fret about not seeing Thoma for half a day when his sister has taken all of his attention!! ]

[ He nearly starts to ask about the proposal in curiosity- of course Ayato is already getting himself involved in those sorts of matters, just how far had he dug himself in already? But at the same time, he doesn't want to keep Ayato from his work. Yielding to the work has long been a habit ingrained into Thoma's psyche, especially when coming from either Ayato or Ayaka. If a Kamisato clan member said they had something to do or somewhere to be, one needed to respect and honor that no matter what. ]

[ It hasn't fully settled in that he didn't need to think this way here. ]

[ He's immediately moving to get up again, intent on escorting Ayato out the door as a proper host should when a thought quite suddenly strikes his mind. ]

Oh- yes, of course! You should get plenty of rest as well after you finish your work- Ah, and before you go, let me give you something.

[ Before Ayato can give any objection, he's already scurrying back to his room. ]

Ayaka might.

{ lumine though, not so much.

and it sure is a good thing he'll figure out he can control insomnia over the next few days without any knockback effects isn't it :) }

{ he's going to fret when they're literally being awkward around each other right now???????

and honestly he's so used to barely giving anything away about work that it doesn't occur to him this is the first thoma is hearing of it. ayaka knew a little of it as she'd helped prepare his notes the other week.

honestly he isn't even sure how thoma is still running around like he has all the energy in the world. he really may go back and nap before he starts drafting up anything else. as much as the distraction would be nice, he's not necessarily in a rush to get it done.

but now all he can do is wait as thoma runs off to his room again. }

In a way, I was. I'm trying to organize how many people I would need for my business along with how many employees I would need too.

[She said before giving a sigh. Regardless, it didn't stop her from guiding him to the kitchen. ...Even if there is a big mess on the floor.]

But anyway, take a seat next to the table! I got everything ready! Just tell me how spicy you like your meat and I'll start cooking!

Edited 2023-04-15 12:55 (UTC)

Oh? Does such a business require that many staff?

{ he'll ensure he steps over any items on the floor as he follows her to the kitchen, though he doesn't sit down just yet. }

I don't mind in terms of spice, feel free to do it however it would be traditionally back home for you. It would be best to keep it authentic, would it not?

[ It's not... that bad...! ]

[ It will absolutely get worse though when Thoma returns from his room, red-faced as he offers a small tube to the other man. He'd meant to give it to him earlier, but he'd been understandably dazed but he didn't want Ayato to leave without... ]

It's lotion. For- ah... it's got really good cooling and healing properties so please, use as much as you need! I can buy more.

The young lady always has a way of catching a person off guard though.

[ Ayato how dare!! ]

{ of course, this is definitely much worse.

ayato may have years of practice of keeping his expressions collected, only showing what he wants other people to see, but this is an entirely new situation that even he can't stop his face from flushing slightly as his hand reaches out for the tube, taking it in his hand and holding it there. }

Ah... thank you, Thoma. { and now he can't look him in the eye. had it been that obvious when he'd moved to stand earlier? }

Ayaka would never be so cruel to me.

{ yet he seems confident lumine would... }

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