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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.

It wasn't so bad but.. I'll do better. It's just hard for me, I believe.

[ Because he really feels stressed when he can't breathe or if there's something blocking his lungs. Perhaps it's just a sensation that comes from what he's dealt with in the past and of a little paranoia. Bringing the smoke back to his lips one more time and taking one more drag while he flicks another of the ashes, he towards Horikawa and blow the smoke in his face but only a little bit. Nothing too bad. ]

Maybe you can feel my struggle as well.

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.

Hm? [ As he makes a little hop in his step, he takes one last puff of the cigarette and flicks it away into a trashcan that they pass by. He feels it's becoming easier to walk in the shoes that were bought for him and every so often, he pulls at the skirt at his side in order to make sure that it doesn't seem awkward on him. ]

Almost there? Then should I walk a little faster? You know I can only do so much in these shoes you've chosen for me.

[ Though, he's doing good work in matching Horikawa's stride just a bit. Every so often Yamato looks down to double check. ]

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.

Oh, I see. What kind are you going to get?

[ Has he been here before, does he know their choices? Yamato has always been the type to eat more than others so maybe this really isn't the best place. He'll keep in mind to ask for the smallest cone even when Horikawa would know better about the uchigatana's eating habits. They are the Shinsengumi and have been together for such a long time. ]

As long as you're willing to keep hold ofmy hand, I have a feeling the moment you let me go.. I'll fall. [ Hopefully not. ]

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.

Strawberry? That sounds good?

[ But that can't be something he picks, that would be copying his fellow comrade and once they're inside of the building, he begins to browse all the flavors. There's so many to choose from and even how there's a bit of a mix and match going on makes him happy that he can get two for the price of one? Pulling Horikawa's hand so that he can come a little closer to see the sign too, he looks back to him as he points at a few of them. ]

They have a lot and you can get a cone or even a bowl, the bowl is nicely edible.

[ It sounds good. ]

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?

[ Maybe for a moment Horikawa will catch Yamato licking his lips at the label that he's picked for the male's attention. It does all sound appetizing, the more than one scoop to many scoop draws him in but he should know better. Opening his mouth as if he's willing to choose but there's a pause, a drag of silence before giving his answer. ]

The.. smallest one will work fine for me.

[ Just one sad scoop. As for the flavor. ] I'll take cookie dough .. do you think they'll give you half off if they take away some of the chips? [ Maybe he'll catch Yamato's intentions of trying to make Horikawa pay for cheap this way. ]

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?]

No! This one is fine. I really want to try it. [ Besides the cookie dough and chocolate chip pieces do really pull him in. The appearance of it looks tasty and he doesn't want to turn it down that bad since he wants to try it. The flavor appeals to him and he's excited that it's going to be bought for him but he's trying his best, he can't take so much of Horikawa's money. As much as Yamato eats sweets, it is weird that he's willing to cut the amount he can get in half and even act like this?

Maybe he's sick. ]

It looks really good since, we should get different flavors we never had before so we could both try them? So we'd know what to get next time.

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.]

Half a scoop would be fine.

[ Though, as he stares at the list of flavors, he is really smitten by all of the flavors. From Cookie Dough to Moose Tracks, that sounds good as well. Maybe even together so as much as he wants to stick to the half a scoop ideal, he points to Moose Tracks as well. ] A small.. portion of that too. [ Maybe he's being a little greedy? Or he's just breaking down when it comes to eating something sweet? His mouth can only imagine what the two together would taste like. ]

A small scoop, nothing too big. [ Nothing that'll break his wallet. ]

Huh? If.. you allow me to pay for next time, I wouldn't mind it being something we do often. It's nice.. I like it. [ A pause as he thinks of his words. ]

What about you?

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.

[ Yamato heard that over ordering, though he doesn't move his hand to allow it to draw his attention. The other is doing so much for him right now from spending on clothes and even buying him something to eat, even when Yamato could just eat something when they get home. ] Yes, but that means I need to find a job so at the moment.. we're uneven. Until I can pay you back.

[ He has a smile on his features as he finally turns to the other. ]

Huh? I'm sure I could ask about half scoops, but the person seems a little stressed but.. [ Yamato looks human enough, doesn't he? Continuing to hold Horikawa's hand so that he can pull the mer with him, he chimes a small bell in hopes to get the employee's attention. ]

I'm sure we have to speak to them a certain way. Humans are really odd..

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.

You spent a lot on me already, I mean, the skirt with the shoes and the socks did look just a little pricey. And now you're buying me dessert.. but there was no dinner so maybe you are holding onto your money. [ Didn't even take Yamato out for dinner, how dare Horikawa do this? With both the ice cream made, he looks at them as if this wasn't what was suppose to happen! Reaching out a hand to grab his own cone, he looks over to the employee and is willing to work here to pay but he can't! Since he's so sure Horikawa had already given the money. ]

Thank you.. [ Showing his gratitude to them both for their help and purchase, Yamato looks at his cone as he looks at the other's. ]

Is strawberry your favorite? Have you tried the other types of berries?

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?

[ Licking at the start of where the ice cream began from the cone, he makes sure to even that out so none of the cream spills from the side. Even getting what he thinks may be at the corner of his mouth, he gives Horikawa a nod. ] I am only just still learning, so I'm grateful that you were willing to help me. [ He couldn't have done any of this without him as he begins to follow out with the other. ]

Huh I— [ He's already started before the other even spoke. ] I like it? It'll become my favorite at this rate.

[ And he's already attempting to bite at the ice cream to eat it. Yamato does decide to play God. ]

You should try yours, come on?

[He seems pleased with an answer like that as he brings them out of the shop, pushing the door open with the side of his arm so as not to drop the ice cream he's ordered. On the other hand, once they get out is when he finally tries it, following Yamato's example in making sure that none goes to waste by melting over the sides.]

It's good too! In that case, I'm glad we came, huh?

[Honestly though, Yamato is a Brave One living on the edge like that. Biting into ice cream is something for only the strong to do.]

I'm sure you'll get used to this place Yasusada-kun, so until we go home, hopefully it won't be too difficult to you.

[He's very careful to note until they go home though, knowing of Yamato's determination in that respect.]

I'm surprised you haven't been to this place before, I'm sure you had some free time. [ As Yamato is able to eat anything, he does continue to bite at the ice cream as he looks towards Horikawa with a few sets of blinks. ]

Hm? Don't say such a thing, if I get used to it, I'll be able to adjust. I'm not too fond of that but I never really got used to anything.

[ Well, anything in the future. As much as he's stayed in the past, it's really hard for him to move on. With another bite of his ice cream and licking his lips afterwards. ]

This is really good, I like it! [ He's already finished with the first scoop. Ugh. ] I wonder about the other flavors.

Eh? Well, I didn't really have a reason to before. It seemed nice, but there were always important things to do... [And, you know, treating himself is a totally foreign concept. Though all things considered, he's glad that the chance did wind up appearing. It's nice to have this kind of pleasant time out with someone.] Should we try different kinds next time? I've heard they have a lot, so maybe we can try them all eventually.

[You know, if they're making a habit of it anyway!]

Though, speaking of getting used to things, even if you say that you seem to be walking pretty well by now, Yasusada-kun.

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