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[acquirement]

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[localweirdo]

I'm afraid so, it does require a lot of planning. There also needs to be flower arrangements, someone who can write elegies, and knows how to organize everything. What a pity.

[She said rather dramatically. As when they finally made their way into the kitchen, she looked at the piece of meat before looking back at him.]

I suppose it would be for the best. Now tell me, have you heard of Tianshu meat before?

[acquirement]

How difficult, it sounds like a lot of work. { he says this like he doesn't juggle everything a nation needs on a daily basis... }

And I'm afraid to say even if I had, I couldn't say what it is. My kitchen staff would prepare meals for me, and I'd eat whatever they served.

{ hopefully it doesn't sound too sad. it is what it is. }

[wayofthehousekeeper]

[ The traveller is full of tough love. ]

That's true, you're quite cherished.

[wayofthehousekeeper]

[ Ayato mentioned his discomfort once and Thoma never forgot, there's no way he could have sent Ayato off without something to help his... situation. Nevermind that Thoma was also thinking that he should be the one to help apply it, given his role in causing it, and the thought of that gets him all flustered again. ]

Of course, I hope you... I hope you are more comfortable with some rest.

[acquirement]

{ it's okay, they just bully each other. }

I'm not alone in that.

{ she cherishes you too, thoma. }

[wayofthehousekeeper]

[ We are talking about our beloved birthday boy right now!! But he does continue with his teasings. ]

You needn't tell me how much you treasure her in return.

[acquirement]

{ he hums once, in agreement? in understanding?

he isn't sure. }

I'm sure I will. { his eyes slide back to look at him } For what it's worth, I don't regret it.

{ whatever that means--

and then he's turning to walk to the door and then as he's going over everything he realises something. }

Ah... my phone.

{ proof he is also not actually okay right now. his mind is very much all over the place. }

[acquirement]

I should hope not.

{ thoma is more than aware of everything he's done for her. more aware than ayaka could ever be, honestly. }

[wayofthehousekeeper]

[ And there goes his ears taking on that charmingly bright red color again; Ayato may not be specifying what he means, but Thoma sure has some Thoughts that he hopes he's right about. ]

Here.

[ He'd at least remembered in his hurried embarrassment to grab that as well, having spotted it on the dresser, and holds it out to the other man. ]

And I apologize for asking the favor, but please tell Ayaka I'm fine now? If she asks.

[localweirdo]

[Now that was shocking. So much so, she couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at him.]

Really? You don't get a say in what you want to eat at all?

[How odd. Here, she thought he gets to decide everything...]

[acquirement]

{ he takes the phone with another thanks, he'd not really brought anything else other than that and the soup. }

Of course. It's... ah, very possible she's been out all morning anyway. She may not have seen my note yet.

[acquirement]

Hmm? Less that, more I don't really have time to really savour it anyway.

{ he gives a small laugh }

Were you concerned? I'm enjoying testing different food here instead, so you needn't worry. After all, that's why I'm here today, isn't it?

[wayofthehousekeeper]

[ He is, and yet he hasn't been jealous for a moment of the fondness and love both siblings have for each other. Only ever admired how strong their bond was, and a burning desire to do whatever he could to help them. ]

And I hope I needn't say anything about my own thoughts?

[wayofthehousekeeper]

[ That's a relief in so many ways he couldn't even list them all. ]

Ah good... I'll be sure to speak with her soon so that she doesn't worry.

[ After he gets a moment to. Process everything. ]

[acquirement]

{ which is a good thing, because both of them care a lot about thoma too. they're family.

even with this awkwardness hanging in the air occasionally now. }

...Not at all. { and he squeezes the hand holding his at that, glancing down because he isn't sure he'll be able to hear it right now either. }

[acquirement]

{ honestly he's hoping she hasn't seen the note too. he has to give ayaka white lies occasionally for the greater good and her peace of mind.

he isn't sure how collected his face will stay after this. }

I'm sure she'd appreciate that.

{ with a tilt of his head, he'll continue on towards the door again, if only because the more they linger the more they'll just keep... evading talking about the elephant in the room more. }

With that, I'll see you later.

{ how many times has he said goodbye now? }

[wayofthehousekeeper]

[ He can comfortably squeeze Ayato's hand in return, his innocent love for the Kamisato clan overriding his far from innocent affections for Ayato in this moment. Whatever should happen between the two of them, or doesn't happen, he'd never let Ayato forget that he does, with all of his sincerity and heart, love both siblings. ]

I'm glad then. Please do not ever forget it.

[wayofthehousekeeper]

[ In Thoma's jumbled mind it's obviously only been once, so what's there to feel awkward about hahaha... ]

[ He obediently opens the front door for Ayato this time, offering a bright service-like smile that feels weird to be showing to his lord specifically. ]

Have a good rest of your day.

[acquirement]

I hope you understand the same. You're just as dear to the both of us.

{ because it is 100 times easier to say if he includes ayaka in this right now. }

Speaking of which-- { because he needs an out before he gets flustered or caught up in his thoughts. } --we should check on their progress with dinner. It's been a while since they started.

[wayofthehousekeeper]

[ It's a lot easier to accept the words as well, and to not hope for something more to be tucked behind them when Ayaka is included. ]

Ah- yes, we should see if they'll let us help or kick us out of the kitchen. Ayaka did mention wanting to prepare everything herself.

[acquirement]

{ that's a surprise. }

Did she now? { his eyes shift towards the kitchen where there's still noises of chatter and clanging. they're definitely busy. } We may be in for a treat tonight then. { they've already had snacks and cake--speaking of which: } Lumine brought over so much cake we'll be able to have dessert as well. If they haven't made too much already for dinner, that is.

[acquirement]

{ his own smile is strained (though part of that is from how when he walks the fabric brushes and it's sore) as he steps out of the open door and throws a glance over his shoulder. }

And you as well.

{ and he's very glad that his apartment is only next door at this point, because as soon as he's out of sight he going to be rushing to the sanctuary of his room (after grabbing the note, relieved ayaka doesn't seem to have been back yet) to mull over this for hours on end. }

[wayofthehousekeeper]

[ They're fine this was fine everything was fine. ]

[ It is not fine. ]

[wayofthehousekeeper]

[ There's a moment where Thoma jolts with some surprise, then drops his tone conspiratorially in case either lady might be listening in to their conversation just outside the kitchen. ]

The cake isn't going to find its way into dinner, is it... ?

[ As if he wasn't speaking with one of the people in this apartment who would suggest they do just that. ]

[acquirement]

How unfortunate it is, I don't think we're having hot pot tonight.

{ and he very much is speaking to one of the people in this apartment who would definitely encourage his sister to add cake to a hot pot game. }