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[ . . . That’s it?! She’s not going to say that, though. Naveen’s clearly beaten up about whatever happened. Gingerly taking the box, she begins to open the flaps. ] Okay, so…you’re going on a friend date. And not a romantic one. Got it. That’s fixable, right? Couldn’t it turn romantic?

++ you open your gifts...

[ It takes her a second to process, but Harmony isn’t going to let this one go so easily. She grabs at his hand, which is currently full of another fist full of fries, heart racing madly. ] You love me? Truly? You mean it? [ Her grip tightens. Is it painful? Maybe. She feels like she’s going

... Should I-- not have---??? [He trails off with a confused noise, and then the post confession clarity bowls him down like a fucking freight train.] I....maybe should have held that in. And waited. [Immediately sees the fries, and starts eating them to shut himself up.]

Ribbon, the Friendly Sylveon & Friends@ribbonsylveon.bsky.social · 5d ago

AGH….NOT NOW… [ clutching heart!! ]

*uses Attract* ^_^ What? You said heart attack!

[ She exhales. Thank Arceus. It was probably an exaggeration. Naveen tended to do that. ] Don’t you want to talk about this first? I’m sure everything’s fine! Paxton’s such an easygoing guy!

[Almost drops the fucking boxes??? He accepts the hug, but it's like a side hug, awkward.] I fumbled the bag with Paxton. [He basically chokes out-- but shakes out of his depression, and hands her the boxes.] I'll-- get into that later, but.. I made you some things.

[ Cue her mouth dropping completely agape, eyes like saucers as she stares at him. Like her? No, he LOVES her? /MARRIAGE?/ What does she even say to this? Her heart is racing way too hard, hand sweating, when— Here comes the waiter again, placing down a plate of piping hot fries. Right in the

++ wanna stay at Quesartico is to...be able to afford to marry you someday, but damn it, if it's... not impossibly hard being apart from you... [MARRY?!]

Heart attack

Arceus—what happened? [ She closes the door behind her, rushing to throw her arms around him. ] You’re not crying, are you? Naviii…!

[When she does show up, Naveen is face down in his bed, Grimmsnarl patting his back in comfort. He gets up once the door opens, wiping his face.] Hey. [Voice hoarse from screaming into his pillow. He gets up and goes to his closet, pulling out some large boxes.]

[ Her face flushes as he grabs her hand, the words she was going to utter escaping her. Lips part for a moment, staring into sea-blue eyes. ] You have nothing to apologize for! So, please, don’t say sorry. [ Scratching at the back of her head. Trying to fix the awkward air. ] You’re just—

[His heart drops when the waiter shows up, completely destroying the moment(?) they had. He orders the same as Harmony, before...reaching across the table to grab her hand.] ... Sorry. I'm so sorry.

📲: youuuuuu got it champ!! 📲: im just around the corner from the hotel so it wont be long kay??? [ With that, she stuffs her phone in her pocket and crosses the street towards the entrance. ]

📲: I'm fine, everything's fine. 📲: Just need you to meet me at my room as soon as you can. 📲: I have something for you and..I must confide in you on something. 📲: Nothing bad, I just-- don't know where else to go from here.

Urbain… [ Her face looks a little downcast, feeling her heart squeeze in her chest. She glances up at him, then at her hands again, contemplating what to say. ] I…miss you too. All the time. …Urbain, I— [ …And that’s when the waiter shows up with a face too cheery, asking for their orders.

++ Arceus-damned exhausting...

[ Ah, it’s Naveen! She smiles at her phone, always happy to get a text from him. ] 📲: hey naaaaaav!!! 📲: first of all OBVIOUSLY she does!!! it was straight up magical!!!! 📲: whats goin on? u ok?

[ Texting @aceofmz.bsky.social again, once his sewing machine is powered down.] [SMS: HARMONY ✨] --- 📲: Harmony. 📲: I require you, whenever you have a chance. 📲: It's not an EMERGENCY but it's...important. 📲: Also, the Alolan bride LOVED her dress. 📲: I'm so relieved. . . (💧)

Ah…is it? Well, I’m happy to hear that! [ Is she, though? The words betray her thoughts, which desperately wish he was still working at the hotel with her. She missed their late nights. Urbain knocking on her door to say good morning. The one time she fell asleep in his room, and…got to pretend,

[Be cool. Be fucking COOL. Hopefully she can't hear the heartbeat in his chest beating so loudly he feels like he's about to die.] Good, but sooooo busy. I cannot even explain how busy. Every second of every day is something I must deal with! But it's very...fulfilling! [A smile, forced.]

Just me, huh? I’ll only have one, then. I hope you don’t mind! [ She leans forward as they wait for a waiter to arrive. ] So, how’s work been, Mr. Fancy Businessman? Everything going okay over there?

I'll share the appetizer with you, and maybe mirror your order, since I'm too indecisive right now~? [He doesn't really wanna get drunk, he's already having brainfog, but he does appreciate her eagerness.] I'm not in the mood for wine drunk shenanigans, so I'll probably just get a cola.

✧𝐔𝐑𝐁𝐀𝐈𝐍✧@city-of-light.bsky.social · 6d ago

I’m thinking…I start with the parmesan truffle fries, and then get the steak and asparagus! [ If they’re somewhere fancy, she may as well pull out all the stops, right? Closing her menu with a smile, she places it on the table. ] And a glass of wine, of course.

Yeah, definitely... [He doesn't even hear the stomach growl, he's too focused on the heartbeat in his ears. Arceus above, he's kinda nauseous.] No problem, if you order too much, that's what carryout leftovers boxes are for! [He's glancing over the menu, having never been here before.] Hrm...

Can you believe how fast we got our tables? Being a big shot CEO has its perks! [ She uses a finger to scan over her menu as her stomach grumbled. Embarrassed, she blushed. ] Um! Haha—I, uh, kinda sorta forgot to eat lunch today. I’m gonna try my best not to order with my eyes. I might lose.

++ Urbain sits across from her, his heart pounding so hard... why does he never have his meds when he needs 'em!?]

[ It’s a short walk over. She doesn’t want him to travel far after such a long day—you could see the bags all too clearly under his eyes. When they arrive, they’re in front of an up and coming restaurant serving fine French cuisine. Harmony rushes at the door first, opening it dramatically. ]

[Urbain is getting very tired of pretending, but the anxiety of rejection makes him continue to pretend. He smiles back, albeit tired.] Whatever you say, Harmony. [He puts his phone away, stylus slotted magnetically to the side.]

[ She can’t help when her face grows a bit warm at the comment. However, all she does is smile in response. ] One person always pays for the other on a date, silly! And this is my treat. I invited you! It’s only right. [ Friend date or not, all the activities they shared together felt like real

You have never lead me astray, so why not? [Eyes widen and he does a double take.] What-- I'm not paying? Uh-- okay? But.. if we're really going to make it a date, why not go halfsies? [He did not mean to say that! Fuck!]

[ She was planning on a café, but now that she thinks about it…why not go fancier? Make it a dinner date? …At least, in her mind. Some thoughts are better not spoken aloud. ] Can I surprise you? Also, you’re NOT paying.

[If only she knew how much he WANTED to be back in the hotel, spending his young adult years having fun, but... it's not like he could just leave. . . He pushes those thoughts from his brain, fog rescinding.] Of course. Where did you plan on going for dinner? I'll pitch in halfsies.

✧𝐔𝐑𝐁𝐀𝐈𝐍✧@city-of-light.bsky.social · 2w ago

Hah—! It’s really nothing! [ She scratches at the back of her neck, grinning wide. ] It’s weird not seeing you all the time, you know? So I thought…this would be nice. [ Some time alone with you is what she wanted to say, but she couldn’t bring herself to. If Urbain knew the extent of how much

++ cafeteria at Quasartico. Could barely eat it, I need to see about upgrading the cafeteria and food quality... [Adding that with a tap of a stylus on his phone's dossier page. A sigh.] You're the best, y'know that?

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✧𝐔𝐑𝐁𝐀𝐈𝐍✧@city-of-light.bsky.social · 2w ago

[ Picking up speed, thrilled that she was able to catch him at the right time. With her arm outstretched, she offers a fist bump. ] Hi, ‘Bain! I hope it’s alright that I’m meeting you here. I figured I could find you right as you were leaving work, and…take you to get a bite for dinner!

[He snaps his head up from his calendar on his phone. He hears a familiar voice, but the haze over his mind isn't really helping him place it. . . until he sees her. His heart skips once, twice, THREE whole times and his stomach does a flip or two.] H-Harmony?

✧𝐔𝐑𝐁𝐀𝐈𝐍✧@city-of-light.bsky.social · 2w ago

[ Harmony’s been waiting for him to get out of work today, deciding to surprise him with a visit to a café to unwind. Then, maybe they could have one of those nights where they talk nonstop, like they used to. It’s been a while. She understood that he was busy, really. Even so…it was hard not to

[Urbain is on autopilot as he exits Quasartico Inc's corporate building. Having been in and out of meetings all day has him mentally drained... He can't even think of anything but work, mind caught in a loop.]

Makes total sense! I still want to improve for you though. Imagine if I could add modeler to my resume! [ She gives Grimmsnarl a pat as a thank you for the help. ] Call me again if you need me, alright? And tell me what the Alolans think of the dress!!

No worries on the posing. To display all the different angles, sure, you can work on that, but we don't have to go insane unless the vibe of the clothing calls for it. Does...that make sense? [Grimmsnarl moves the mirror back, and Naveen clasps his hands together.]

[ All the comments are making her bashful. She grins from ear to ear, scratching at the back of her head. ] Ahah—you’re too sweet! Really! I’d be more than honored. And I’ll get better at posing, okay?

Ack, are you sure? I know how busy you are, and you are also NOT rough around the edges! You're lovely just the way you are and beautiful to boot. Anyone would adore to see you modeling their clothes, were they in my shoes. [Platonically speaking, of course!]

Let me be your model!! [ She says it a bit too enthusiastically, but how fun was that? And when else would she get to do something like that? ] I know I’m a bit rough around the edges, but I’ll at least let you take an okay photo for your website!

[He takes it, and is putting it back on the mannequin as he speaks.] No problem, but thank YOU for being such a lovely model. I might have to call you back if everything lines up properly... I already have ideas brewing, if I can be real with you. [He can already see it in his mind's eye.]

Ah, that’s great! Thanks Nav! [ She heads back to the bathroom, making haste to change. She carefully brings the dress back, handing it over gently. ] Here. Thank you again for letting me wear it. Your clients are going to go ballistic!

[He circles around one more time, and nods.] No, everything's perfect! Lemme get the zipper down a little bit so it's not hellish to get off. [Ziiip!] There, go for it. Thank you, Harmony.

[SMS: URBAIN! ☀️ @city-of-light.bsky.social ] 📲: psssssst 📲: i wanna show u smth 📲: can i send a pic?

[ Harmony’s not the best at having her photo taken, standing a bit awkwardly as he snaps a few pictures. Big smile. ] Are they good? I look okay? [ She reaches behind her, fumbling, trying to pull down the zipper. ] Alright—should probably take it off now, yeah? Everything good with the dress?