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[ 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. ]

{ 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. }

[ 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. ]

{ 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. }

[ 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.

{ 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? }

[ 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.

{ 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. }

[ 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.

{ 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.

[ 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. ]

{ 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? }

[ 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.

{ 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. }

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

[ It is not fine. ]

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