Good for her, really. He's meeting people that are deserving of a well-aimed punch on a regular basis... but alas, professionalism and all that. The soda is her last chance to get him something cursed. Better make it count. He'll be waiting at one of the corner tables, still wondering ー

Ariganara@luctussororis.bsky.social · 2y ago

-- making her way to the soda fountain, trying to debate on what to get him. Should she just pick some random flavor? Some combined abomination? Decisions, decisions...

A challenger has arrived. "Ooh. I'm partial to spicy foods... may I try one of these?"

• 明澤 •@mingzecheng.bsky.social · 2y ago

‍ ‍‍ ‍ These wings are not as spicy as you think, dear reader. ‍ ‍‍ ‍

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...Alright. It was funny enough the first time, but now he's clearing his throat and trying to steer the conversation elsewhere. "I'm not going to ask." It also isn't sitting right with him that she's treating him. He'll find a way to foot the bill or return the favor as soon as ー

Ariganara@luctussororis.bsky.social · 2y ago

-- cheeseburger with (large) fries, and her own bacon cheeseburger with her own set of large fries. "... Do you want a drink?"

"..." He pauses, staring at her with an unbelieving expression before he laughs. That crude language took him by surprise. "Fine. I'll have a plain cheeseburger and some fries. No lactose intolerance here, I promise."

Ariganara@luctussororis.bsky.social · 2y ago

"Yeah but... You were the one I saw today, so..." Her brows furrow as she hears his words, rolling her eyes. "C'mon. What if I buy something with a lot of cheese then it turns out you're lactose intolerant then shit all over the place?"

"Isn't that what everyone looks like around here?" Ignoring the bystanders that look at them funny, he eyes the sizeable menu above their heads and taps a finger against his chin. "...You were the one threatening me with cursed food. I'll leave my fate in your hands."

Ariganara@luctussororis.bsky.social · 2y ago

"... Yeah you did... Maybe not stereotypically miserable but... Corporate miserable, yanno?" As soon as they're in the burger joint, she's placing him before the counter, fumbling with her wallet. "Pick what you want."

"Hah. That's one way to break the ice, I suppose..." It amuses him if nothing elseー as odd as this is, it's a welcome change of pace among mind-numbing meetings. "...I wouldn't say I looked miserable, though. I'm tired is all."

Ariganara@luctussororis.bsky.social · 2y ago

Well, even if he was... She'd be able to pull it off just fine! "Uh... More often, lately." She admits with a nonchalant shrug. "It's scary how many people neglect themselves lately." Herself included, but... That's a secret to be kept. "I... don't like seeing people all miserable."

It's fine. He's not exactly tall, either... nor does he seem to weigh a lot. "I don't know," he retorts in a deadpan manner. "Do you pick up strangers and feed them fast food often?"

Ariganara@luctussororis.bsky.social · 2y ago

A very short stranger at that! "Got it. Just relax; I've got ya." Despite her size, she's carrying him no problem. "Do you often neglect yourself, or is today an exception?"

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"Challenge accepted." He won't deny it's embarrassing to be carried around like this, let alone by a stranger, but he's too tired to care. "If you turn left outside HQ and keep to the right, there should be a burger place."

Ariganara@luctussororis.bsky.social · 2y ago

"I'm going to get you the most cursed food possible then." She's bluffing, but... She sweeps him off his feet like a princess while carrying him to food. "Going to see if there's any fast food places nearby... It may not be ideal but... It's fast and easy."

"I'll be honest, I stopped listening halfway through the last. I swear he was repeating the same thing over and over like a broken record..." A yawn accompanies his words. "I wouldn't mind some affections while you tell me about your day."

Caelus@stellarxn.bsky.social · 2y ago

"Mm.. That was a pretty brutal day, huh?" Caelus reached their bed with ease, carefully setting him down. "Want anything to make it better before the day's done? Just say the word." He drew the curtains shut as well, just in case. "I don't know how you endure it. I'd have tapped out way earlier."

Hm... He shrugs a shoulder. "Contrary to popular belief, I'm not too picky, so... I'll go with whatever you're having."

Ariganara@luctussororis.bsky.social · 2y ago

"..." A raised brow is prompted with a shake of her head. "I offered, so I am not letting you pay. What do you want to eat? Anything you're craving?"

Content to dangle off his shoulder and complain about the repetitive torture he's subjected to, he resembles a rag doll more than anything else. "My savior."

Caelus@stellarxn.bsky.social · 2y ago

He's already carrying him off to bed. At least the room was kept pretty dim to alleviate what was surely the worst case of screen burn in the universe.

...He blinks at her. "Oh." Unbothered, he reaches into his pockets to slip her a crisp 10,000 credit bill. "It's my treat regardless. Get something for yourself as well."

Ariganara@luctussororis.bsky.social · 2y ago

"..." And she's freezing up hearing that, eyes wide with disbelief before she quickly shakes her head. "I... I did NOT mean it like that! I just meant so you don't pass out from not eating is all!"

Immune to well-meaning advice as he is, he's pretending to not have heard it. It's the question that gets him to look at her. "...That's the oddest invitation to dinner I've ever gotten."

Ariganara@luctussororis.bsky.social · 2y ago

"Yeah yeah. Take care of yourself." It stresses her out to see anyone neglecting themselves, even strangers. "Do you need me to buy you some food?"

Unless that cereal bar from the vending machine counts, he hasn't even had lunch. It's one of those days. "Thanksー"

Ariganara@luctussororis.bsky.social · 2y ago

Scooping him up and placing him on a chair. Grabbing him a sports drink incase he hasn't had enough electrolytes.

Eight meetings back to back... Someone scrape him up off the floor.

♤ ー My TL is so quiet these days. I get jumpscared when people actually post something, lmao.

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♤ ー Alright... I should be able to be more active again now that the holiday season is over. 💀

He's hugging a book to his chest, carrying it with him no matter where he goes. There's a persistent smile on his lips as well.

"Happy Holidays, my friends!"

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"Shouldn't you be more careful about who you're showing this to?" He laughed, teasing him someー though it came from a place of genuine concern. Aventurine was still a stranger from the IPC to him, after all. "I dare say our own ー

𝐃an 𝐇eng@cloudpiercerr.bsky.social · 2y ago

⠀ “Take a seat. Don’t you want to get a closer look? It’s probably a little different from the technology you’re used to.” ⠀

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♤ ー Weekeeeend. I'll try to get pending replies done today and tomorrow. 🙏🏻