1. Unfortunately it appears that my schedule is thoroughly booked for the next two and a half months. Unless tonight at 11 PM would be suitable? 2. I've had the most charming little cat trailing behind me since departing from my meeting. At what point would it no longer be too soon to start thinking up a name for her? 3. I'm sure he won't notice. I did mix up the salt and sugar again, yes, but at the very least adding the sugar in later should cancel things out. 5.( text him! au, crosscanon, etc welcome! )
Uh... I'd rather start the work on the restoration sooner rather than later, so... 11pm is fine? I feel bad asking for your time that late in the night, though...
Your kindness is much appreciated, but I assure you that it would be no trouble on my end. I'm more concerned that it might be an inconvenience for yourself.
Perhaps I could put aside a room for you so you don't have make the trek back to your lodgings afterward? The journey from the estate to the city can be somewhat daunting if you're not accustomed to it, especially at nighttime.
I'm something of a night owl [ it's not exactly true, but the truthโ chronic insomniaโ is much more complicated ] so it won't be any trouble for me to meet at that time.
I will however accept your kind offer of a room, thank you. I'm just unfamiliar enough with your lovely nation that I wouldn't feel sure of myself. It seems the rumors about your generosity are all true. I can only hope my work will be worth the effort you're investing, Lord Kamisato.
[ It will be; Kaveh knows his work well enough for that. But he isn't going to brag about it to a relative strangerโ a client at that! ]
[ He's familiar enough with that turn of phrase to know it can mean more than it implies; he's used it more than once to explain away his own late nights of working far longer than could be considered reasonable. But of course, he'd never pry at whatever Kaveh's reasons could be, if there are any reasons at all. It's possible he really does just prefer to be up during later hours. ]
That's excellent news. I've been hoping to begin this project as soon as possible myself, but I do know my schedule can be tricky to navigate. It's a relief that I won't be causing you too many issues on that front.
You're very welcome. I'll see to it that you have everything you need to be comfortable. You offer me undue praise, truly. Though I assure you that when I have a job that needs done, I choose only the most qualified to do it. I suspect your work will be worth any minor effort on my part many times over.
Ah, I suppose you've seen through me on that front. You know that by the time I mention something I've already been thinking about it for a while.
How do you feel about Sakura? Too common of a name, perhaps? The pink of her ears and nose are such a contrast against her white fur that I couldn't help but be reminded of a sakura blossom.
It might be a little too common. I don't want to deter you from it if you like it, but we wouldn't want to have you call out for a "Sakura" and get every young woman in Inazuma knocking at your door.
If she's white and pink, how about "Hasu," for "lotus"?
Hasu... That has a pleasant ring to it. It keeps the floral theme, but it's much more unique. I like it.
Now the question becomes if she'll like it. So far she's been responding to "cat" rather eagerly, so it may be that she doesn't have a preference either way.
[ you worry too much, from the man who causes 99% of those worries!! ๐ฅบ ]
I suppose that's true... just make sure you keep an eye on it, okay? You take such great care to try new things and I would hate for Madarame to get the wrong idea!
Well, no, that's not true. Not everyone gets a dish handmade by the Commissioner himself, heh.
I'm not going to be able to do what you asked if you keep writing to me in the middle of things, you know.
[ As though he hadn't been the instigator.
(As though he isn't always the instigator.) ]
I don't see what's so mischievous about anything I've said or done so far. If one of us has been up to mischief, I'd say it's you. How closely have you been paying attention all these years that you can know me so well, hm?
[ Not to imply that he dislikes being so well knownโnot when it's Thoma. Even if it is so unfair that he can say one small, ridiculous thing and genuinely pique Ayato's interest. ]
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2. I've had the most charming little cat trailing behind me since departing from my meeting. At what point would it no longer be too soon to start thinking up a name for her?
3. I'm sure he won't notice. I did mix up the salt and sugar again, yes, but at the very least adding the sugar in later should cancel things out.
5.( text him! au, crosscanon, etc welcome! )
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Perhaps I could put aside a room for you so you don't have make the trek back to your lodgings afterward? The journey from the estate to the city can be somewhat daunting if you're not accustomed to it, especially at nighttime.
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I will however accept your kind offer of a room, thank you. I'm just unfamiliar enough with your lovely nation that I wouldn't feel sure of myself. It seems the rumors about your generosity are all true. I can only hope my work will be worth the effort you're investing, Lord Kamisato.
[ It will be; Kaveh knows his work well enough for that. But he isn't going to brag about it to a relative strangerโ a client at that! ]
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That's excellent news. I've been hoping to begin this project as soon as possible myself, but I do know my schedule can be tricky to navigate. It's a relief that I won't be causing you too many issues on that front.
You're very welcome. I'll see to it that you have everything you need to be comfortable. You offer me undue praise, truly. Though I assure you that when I have a job that needs done, I choose only the most qualified to do it. I suspect your work will be worth any minor effort on my part many times over.
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You're a cat father now.
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This will require more guidance than I thought...
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How do you feel about Sakura? Too common of a name, perhaps? The pink of her ears and nose are such a contrast against her white fur that I couldn't help but be reminded of a sakura blossom.
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If she's white and pink, how about "Hasu," for "lotus"?
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Hasu... That has a pleasant ring to it. It keeps the floral theme, but it's much more unique. I like it.
Now the question becomes if she'll like it. So far she's been responding to "cat" rather eagerly, so it may be that she doesn't have a preference either way.
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But they'll remember how you make them feel, and that's more important.
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My lord, later... as in. When it'll be easily burnt?
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Easily burnt doesn't mean it will burn.
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I suppose... technically. But even a hint of the burnt flavor will mean a more bitter taste, which is the opposite of what you hope to do.
Are you sure I can't convince you to let me take over? [ ๐๐ป๐๐ป ]
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Then I'll be especially diligent. You worry too much, Thoma.
I'm afraid not. It doesn't count as a gift from me if I'm not the one making it, now does it?
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I suppose that's true... just make sure you keep an eye on it, okay? You take such great care to try new things and I would hate for Madarame to get the wrong idea!
Well, no, that's not true. Not everyone gets a dish handmade by the Commissioner himself, heh.
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Of course. Where else would my eyes be if you're not here to look at instead?
[ Because Thoma isn't going through enough yet... Ayato throws in a little casual flirtation into the mix. ]
But not everyone is as hard working as he is. It's really the least I can do to take on a small challenge to properly thank him for his efforts.
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Ayato.
[ how dare you add teasing on top of this! ๐ค ]
You're so lucky I can read your heart even through your mischief. If you succeed in not burning the sugar, I may even have a little surprise for you.
[ he would have a surprise for Ayato even if he burnt the sugar, but. this way it feels more authoritative! ]
Hint: it's a sugary drink.
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[ As though he hadn't been the instigator.
(As though he isn't always the instigator.) ]
I don't see what's so mischievous about anything I've said or done so far. If one of us has been up to mischief, I'd say it's you. How closely have you been paying attention all these years that you can know me so well, hm?
[ Not to imply that he dislikes being so well knownโnot when it's Thoma. Even if it is so unfair that he can say one small, ridiculous thing and genuinely pique Ayato's interest. ]
Oh?
Do I get only the one hint?