Eh? Well it's relaxing, but I wouldn't say that's the only reason...
[Then again, don't ask him for a reason. If he had to put his finger on one, he'd probably have a pretty hard time, and what it comes down to is pretty much a mix of it being calming for him and a trait that he'd taken after his master, so! A very simple motivation for something like this. Ugh, but Yamato, that was probably the cutest smoke Horikawa has seen in his life, and the look on his face betrays as much. He even lets out a soft laugh to accompany it.]
Ahh, it's no problem Yasusada-kun! It wasn't so bad this time, huh.
[Then again, don't ask him for a reason. If he had to put his finger on one, he'd probably have a pretty hard time, and what it comes down to is pretty much a mix of it being calming for him and a trait that he'd taken after his master, so! A very simple motivation for something like this. Ugh, but Yamato, that was probably the cutest smoke Horikawa has seen in his life, and the look on his face betrays as much. He even lets out a soft laugh to accompany it.]
Ahh, it's no problem Yasusada-kun! It wasn't so bad this time, huh.
Hm, if it's like that then you don't have to force yourself, you know.
[Just as a reassurance; he's teaching the other because Yamato had seemed curious about it, but he doesn't have any intent to force something like this, it's more just sharing something that relaxes him when he has some time to do so. When the smoke comes rushing at his face, he squeezes his eyes shut, fanning a little bit of the smoke away with his hand as he laughs.]
What are you doing! Come on, we're almost there.
[Just as a reassurance; he's teaching the other because Yamato had seemed curious about it, but he doesn't have any intent to force something like this, it's more just sharing something that relaxes him when he has some time to do so. When the smoke comes rushing at his face, he squeezes his eyes shut, fanning a little bit of the smoke away with his hand as he laughs.]
What are you doing! Come on, we're almost there.
It's fine, it's right over there, see?
[Pointing his finger into the distance, following the direction he indicates shows a quaint little ice cream shop set up. He's heard that it's sweet, and very good there, so he's hoping Yamato likes it. In the meantime, he definitely has a look of relief about the shoes. Not that he's going to let go of Yamato's hand yet, but it's good to know that he's managing to adjust quickly enough.]
That's good! Then, maybe we can get what we need after we have something to eat here.
[Pointing his finger into the distance, following the direction he indicates shows a quaint little ice cream shop set up. He's heard that it's sweet, and very good there, so he's hoping Yamato likes it. In the meantime, he definitely has a look of relief about the shoes. Not that he's going to let go of Yamato's hand yet, but it's good to know that he's managing to adjust quickly enough.]
That's good! Then, maybe we can get what we need after we have something to eat here.
Hmm, I heard that they have strawberry, so I'm thinking of that. What kind do you want?
[Even if he's not sure yet, Horikawa is pretty sure that the ice cream at this place is on display anyway, so Yamato can pick while they're there. It should only take them another moment or so until they arrive at the shop in any case, and the comment on his balance makes Horikawa laugh, just a little bit. He'd never known that flat shoes would make such a difficult adjustment for the other, but at least he can say that Yamato's confidence with them is rising.]
I'm sure you'd be fine, Yasusada-kun, but I won't let go. I promise.
[Even if he's not sure yet, Horikawa is pretty sure that the ice cream at this place is on display anyway, so Yamato can pick while they're there. It should only take them another moment or so until they arrive at the shop in any case, and the comment on his balance makes Horikawa laugh, just a little bit. He'd never known that flat shoes would make such a difficult adjustment for the other, but at least he can say that Yamato's confidence with them is rising.]
I'm sure you'd be fine, Yasusada-kun, but I won't let go. I promise.
I think so too. [Or else, you know, he wouldn't have picked it. As for the kinds they're taking a look at right now.] Hmm, I've seen a few people with cones that have more scoops on them, that seems like something you'd like, don't you think so?
[Because, being real here, a bottomless pit of a stomach like Yamato definitely seems like the type of person to walk around with three or four scoops trying to balance, doesn't he? Horikawa will probably draw his line at just two though, because past that sounds a bit expensive... Also, it would be troublesome of any of them fell. As for the kinds, he uses one hand to point at a flavour that seems to have a few different chocolate chips in it, labelled cookie dough, and looks to Yamato.]
What do you think of that one?
[Because, being real here, a bottomless pit of a stomach like Yamato definitely seems like the type of person to walk around with three or four scoops trying to balance, doesn't he? Horikawa will probably draw his line at just two though, because past that sounds a bit expensive... Also, it would be troublesome of any of them fell. As for the kinds, he uses one hand to point at a flavour that seems to have a few different chocolate chips in it, labelled cookie dough, and looks to Yamato.]
What do you think of that one?
Huh? Are you sure, Yasusada-kun? [He sounds somewhat troubled at this.] I don't really think it works that way, but if you don't like that flavour you could choose another. Though... if you do, there's no reason to be looking for discounts like that.
[If they're going to have it, they should have it properly after all; he's frugal, but he's not so cheap as to expect his comrade to do something like that. If he was too cheap to buy ice cream, he'd never have offered, and the fact that Yamato could potentially think as much of him is troubling, to say the least. He'd seemed ready to order some for himself, but until Yamato decides what he'd like, it's probably best to wait.
Besides, isn't it a bit strange, Yamato turning down sweets?]
[If they're going to have it, they should have it properly after all; he's frugal, but he's not so cheap as to expect his comrade to do something like that. If he was too cheap to buy ice cream, he'd never have offered, and the fact that Yamato could potentially think as much of him is troubling, to say the least. He'd seemed ready to order some for himself, but until Yamato decides what he'd like, it's probably best to wait.
Besides, isn't it a bit strange, Yamato turning down sweets?]
Mm, if you say so. Then it should be fine if I get you a full scoop then, right?
[Maybe he is sick.. Horikawa looks him up and down, but really, the same Yasusada-kun as always is looking back at him. There's a long pause to follow, and then he tilts his head as he comes to a conclusion for his suggestion. Sure, Yamato can turn it down, but it feels strange to have him try to be so stingy with something to eat like this, and it isn't like Horikawa hasn't been trying to save up a little emergency fund anyway.]
If you pick one more, I can get you a second scoop. In the meantime, I think that's a good idea! Do you want to make this trip something we do often?
[They honestly deserve to relax in a place like this from time to time.]
[Maybe he is sick.. Horikawa looks him up and down, but really, the same Yasusada-kun as always is looking back at him. There's a long pause to follow, and then he tilts his head as he comes to a conclusion for his suggestion. Sure, Yamato can turn it down, but it feels strange to have him try to be so stingy with something to eat like this, and it isn't like Horikawa hasn't been trying to save up a little emergency fund anyway.]
If you pick one more, I can get you a second scoop. In the meantime, I think that's a good idea! Do you want to make this trip something we do often?
[They honestly deserve to relax in a place like this from time to time.]
If we take turns, I think that sounds like it would be good. Then we won't have to worry about it being uneven, right?
[But, you know, he's pretty glad that Yamato decided on that second one. Raising his hand to get the attention of a begrudging and slightly spooked employee, he places their order: "One cone with a scoop of Cookie Dough and Moose Tracks, and one of Strawberry, please", and looks to Yamato with a grin. He's hoping the other won't be too upset with him for over-ordering, but he has a reason prepared, promise.]
I don't think that they sell half-scoops here, Yasusada-kun, so I hope that's fine.
[But, you know, he's pretty glad that Yamato decided on that second one. Raising his hand to get the attention of a begrudging and slightly spooked employee, he places their order: "One cone with a scoop of Cookie Dough and Moose Tracks, and one of Strawberry, please", and looks to Yamato with a grin. He's hoping the other won't be too upset with him for over-ordering, but he has a reason prepared, promise.]
I don't think that they sell half-scoops here, Yasusada-kun, so I hope that's fine.
Hmm, we'll say that there's no debt until you get one. It wouldn't be fair to start asking you for money that you aren't earning, so until then, it's fine if I do this much. [Jeez, he's cheap, but this is like two dollar ice cream Yamato. Just chill out!! As far as the rest of the scoops go, when Yamato rings the bell the employees do take notice. Apparently having been rushing along to finish scooping and serving the ice cream, by the time they hurry over they have both cones ready, holding both of them out for Yamato.
In the interest of keeping Yamato on his feet though, Horikawa reaches past for his.]
If they're stressed, I'm sure it's fine to have the ice cream like this. They did their best to prepare it, after all.
In the interest of keeping Yamato on his feet though, Horikawa reaches past for his.]
If they're stressed, I'm sure it's fine to have the ice cream like this. They did their best to prepare it, after all.
yes
i'll have to insist he do
and maybe help with other chores
[Like gro...cery runs...]
i'm not sure if i can trust the fourth god
trust him?
what makes you believe he can really do that for you?
i'll have to insist he do
and maybe help with other chores
[Like gro...cery runs...]
i'm not sure if i can trust the fourth god
trust him?
what makes you believe he can really do that for you?
They weren't as bad as they seemed, Yasusada-kun. It's best to know how to be stylish and sensible when it comes to these things, so I made sure that nothing we picked cost too much. So because of that, there's no reason for you to worry so soon.
[He's really trying his best here to comfort Yamato, reassuring tones as he notes the look of longing that the employee prompts before the ice cream is finally taken. Horikawa starts on his own as it is, and attempts to tug Yamato's hand (lightly, not so much as to throw his balance off with his new treat,) back towards the doorway. As he does so:]
Hmm? Not yet, I don't really tend to treat myself to things like this often! Aren't you going to try yours though?
[He's really trying his best here to comfort Yamato, reassuring tones as he notes the look of longing that the employee prompts before the ice cream is finally taken. Horikawa starts on his own as it is, and attempts to tug Yamato's hand (lightly, not so much as to throw his balance off with his new treat,) back towards the doorway. As he does so:]
Hmm? Not yet, I don't really tend to treat myself to things like this often! Aren't you going to try yours though?
[HERE HE IS it's Hinatawa wearing his usual slacks and button-down shirt, complete with a dark-green coat in the same style as Yamato's.... listen... he didn't think to buy too many different kinds when he'd gone shopping? It's fine to match, right?
But he likely spots Yamato first, holding up a hand with a smile to try to catch his attention.]
Yamatonokami! Over here!
[HELLOfrom the other side]
I'm glad to see you.
But he likely spots Yamato first, holding up a hand with a smile to try to catch his attention.]
Yamatonokami! Over here!
[HELLO
I'm glad to see you.
Page 9 of 12