Kaname-san and I made cookies. After what you told me about the things you enjoyed, I'd hoped you'd like it, but I didn't realize the true depth of your desire to have a cute cafe...
[ Yu makes a soft sound, surprised, and then grins down at his own hands, unable to help it. So Kaname-san had brought cookies too... they hadn't discussed such a thing. But he can easily picture it, that small girl with her bright smile; it warms him all through to know she had the same idea.
He'll look up again when she continues, curious. ]
"The rest"? [ A beat, and he huffs, a sound not quite a laugh. ] Fun...? I think so. The people here are certainly lively. I feel as if I can learn a lot from them.
[ A pause, and: ] They're worried, though. No one I've spoken to has said they're afraid, but...
[She honestly sounds just she's not sure what there is to be worried about, tilting her head leisurely to one side. It seems as if, were her hair not concealed behind her drapery, she'd be twirling a lock around one finger.]
[ A sigh. ] No, I understand what you're saying. And we will need to stay optimistic, no matter what.
[ Yu looks at her, gazing at her mask. He wishes he could see beneath it. Not to satisfy his curiosity, but to know what the look on her face is like. To reassure her, as best he can. ]
... it's rough, Patience. [ That's the simple way he puts it. ] ... you knew? [ Not so much a real question as just prompting her. ]
Yeah. I mean, why do you think I didn't want to play? Grabbing people from all over the place and telling them, without any real context, to crown a godly king or queen in exchange for power and granted wishes? It sounds like a recipe for disaster, to me.
[She sighs, too, a weary, annoyed sigh, like she's given this argument over and over and ultimately got ignored.]
[ Acknowledging that tiredness in her voice. He sees it, now; why she's trying to have that positive outlook on the game whenever she talks to everyone. Because she's already had this conversation with herself, or with someone else, a dozen times, and only ever gotten the same answer. ]
I'll be honest, then. No, it's not good enough. But that's not your fault. More than anything, I'm very grateful to know there's someone who fought for us. You're a good person, Patience, and I'm glad to know you.
[Patience's frame freezes, and after a moment, reaches out to pull his hands into hers.]
...that means so much to me, Yu. You know, I don't know the last time someone has said something so nice to me. I haven't made it any kind of secret that I don't like the idea of this whole setup, but I keep being treated like I'm so suspicious.
[ Take his hands? More like she takes his heart, reaches right into his chest and tugs it out, the way she reaches for him, the tone of her voice. Again, he finds himself wishing he could see her face. Carefully, he'll give her hands a gentle squeeze. ]
It's only because you had the job of introducing things. I hope they'll take the time to get to know the person you really are. I think they'll find the same person I've been so lucky to come to know. [ He smiles, soft. ] Warm, giving, sweet... and, of course, patient.
I meant what I said, when we met. I'm here for you.
[Masked or not, the way she tilts her face toward her shoulder is certainly bashful.]
You're incredible, Yu. I've never met a guy like you before. I think every one that I've ever really tried to get to know ended up being a total dirtbag. I'm glad you're different.
I don't deserve any of the credit. After all, this is all you. [ It's her charm that's important, not the simple fact that he was lucky enough to get to see it.
Don't most women? He thinks of that too, what she said to him then, and thinks of her rule: no means no. ]
... I can't make up for all those guys, but ... I'm glad, too. That we met, and that there's something I can do, even if it's small. I hope that you meet more people here who surprise you, too.
Yeah...we'll see. I don't have much time to get to know anyone, and the other gods think I'm crazy or up to something for not wanting to participate, but at least we've all got a chance, right? For something unexpected to happen, I mean.
[Patience slowly pulls her hands back after a final squeeze, then cups them underneath her chin.]
Oooooh, I'm so sorry about all of this doom and gloom! It really, like, puts a damper on the mood, doesn't it? And I can't even show you how cute I really look!
[For however sad as the prospect is of being kept away, she all but bounces up in her seat, clasping her hands together in front of her.]
Do you know how great that would be? I've always, always wanted to be sent letters! It's so old-fashioned but in that dreamy, romantic, age-gone-by kind of way!
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WEEK 1
That was so, so sweet of you, Yu! Thank you for thinking of me.
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Kaname-san and I made cookies. After what you told me about the things you enjoyed, I'd hoped you'd like it, but I didn't realize the true depth of your desire to have a cute cafe...
[ You know. Gesturing around them.
He'll take a seat, sighing a little. ]
How has your day gone?
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Well, the way I see it, the more the merrier. And as I told her when she offered one to me as well, nothing beats a treat made from the heart!
[Running her hand across the table, Patience hums.]
Not bad. I was excited for my part of the temple to open, the rest of it doesn't reaaally suit me. Have you been having fun, so far?
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He'll look up again when she continues, curious. ]
"The rest"? [ A beat, and he huffs, a sound not quite a laugh. ] Fun...? I think so. The people here are certainly lively. I feel as if I can learn a lot from them.
[ A pause, and: ] They're worried, though. No one I've spoken to has said they're afraid, but...
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[She honestly sounds just she's not sure what there is to be worried about, tilting her head leisurely to one side. It seems as if, were her hair not concealed behind her drapery, she'd be twirling a lock around one finger.]
It's just a big game.
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No one wants to see anyone else to get hurt. [ that's how he ends up summarizing it, gently. ]
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[It almost sounds like she's pouting.]
But everyone gets to know that no matter what happens, it's just temporary, like a bad dream.
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That won't erase anyone's pain or suffering. We should acknowledge those feelings, even if we'll solve things, in time.
[ All very gently. There's no reproach in his voice. ]
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[She's trying?]
But it isn't good enough, is it? I knew this game was a bad idea.
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[ Yu looks at her, gazing at her mask. He wishes he could see beneath it. Not to satisfy his curiosity, but to know what the look on her face is like. To reassure her, as best he can. ]
... it's rough, Patience. [ That's the simple way he puts it. ] ... you knew? [ Not so much a real question as just prompting her. ]
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[She sighs, too, a weary, annoyed sigh, like she's given this argument over and over and ultimately got ignored.]
So, here we are.
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[ Acknowledging that tiredness in her voice. He sees it, now; why she's trying to have that positive outlook on the game whenever she talks to everyone. Because she's already had this conversation with herself, or with someone else, a dozen times, and only ever gotten the same answer. ]
I'll be honest, then. No, it's not good enough. But that's not your fault. More than anything, I'm very grateful to know there's someone who fought for us. You're a good person, Patience, and I'm glad to know you.
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...that means so much to me, Yu. You know, I don't know the last time someone has said something so nice to me. I haven't made it any kind of secret that I don't like the idea of this whole setup, but I keep being treated like I'm so suspicious.
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It's only because you had the job of introducing things. I hope they'll take the time to get to know the person you really are. I think they'll find the same person I've been so lucky to come to know. [ He smiles, soft. ] Warm, giving, sweet... and, of course, patient.
I meant what I said, when we met. I'm here for you.
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[Masked or not, the way she tilts her face toward her shoulder is certainly bashful.]
You're incredible, Yu. I've never met a guy like you before. I think every one that I've ever really tried to get to know ended up being a total dirtbag. I'm glad you're different.
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I don't deserve any of the credit. After all, this is all you. [ It's her charm that's important, not the simple fact that he was lucky enough to get to see it.
Don't most women? He thinks of that too, what she said to him then, and thinks of her rule: no means no. ]
... I can't make up for all those guys, but ... I'm glad, too. That we met, and that there's something I can do, even if it's small. I hope that you meet more people here who surprise you, too.
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[Patience slowly pulls her hands back after a final squeeze, then cups them underneath her chin.]
Oooooh, I'm so sorry about all of this doom and gloom! It really, like, puts a damper on the mood, doesn't it? And I can't even show you how cute I really look!
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[ that unexpected thing.
His smile will turn a little hangdog. ]
It's alright. Of course I'd like to see your face, but...
[ ... ]
Patience, will I be able to see you again, after this?
[ that's still kinda doom and gloom, but the thought is really worrying him. ]
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[She looks toward the table, sighing.]
I wish I could be more specific, but all I can say right now is that it all depends on where the cards fall.
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... if I wrote you letters, would you be able to receive them?
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[For however sad as the prospect is of being kept away, she all but bounces up in her seat, clasping her hands together in front of her.]
Do you know how great that would be? I've always, always wanted to be sent letters! It's so old-fashioned but in that dreamy, romantic, age-gone-by kind of way!
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Dreamy...?
[ Is that a thing. It seems to bemuse him slightly, and he'll shake his head. ]
I don't know about that, but I'd be happy to write you letters, Patience. Knowing that I can still at least talk to you... it's reassuring.
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[She just likes? To be reminded? That she's super cute???]
And then I'll be reassured too, cause I'll know you're still thinking of me, so how can a girl be lonely, really?
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How could I forget? After all, I can't think of you without also thinking of your cuteness.
[ im sorry. this is just the way he is, as a person. ]
I'll write every week. Sooner, if I can manage it. Write me back if you can, alright?
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