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knifemonopoly) wrote2021-02-05 06:28 pm
knifemonopoly) wrote2021-02-05 06:28 pm
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WELCOME TO YOUR PRIVATE CHANNEL, PLAYER1. FOR SECURE COMMUNICATION, USE 10.11.0.0.01 *** PLAYER1 has joined 10.11.0.0.01 <PLAYER1> If you're looking for someone you knew as Yugi before June, you've found him! It's Atem, leave a message. | ||||
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[...and then he gives a casual shrug! As though he didn't just insinuate something incredibly 18+!]
...which isn't ideal for formalwear! We should take you to get something properly fitted.
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H-honestly...
[Does he sound exasperated? He's a little exasperated. Atem can't just say that before they've even had dinner, it's unfair!]
U-um. Yes, I wouldn't...mind getting something that fits better. Just in case.
[Like the disaster that he is, Ryou looks immensely awkward when the waitress returns, furthering her suspicions that something's not right. This time, she doesn't tiptoe.]
Sir, are you alright? You seem as if you have something on your mind.
[Unfortunately now is not a good time for Ryou, who has just been flirted with and is practically squirming. He glances over at Atem, pleading with his eyes.
Help. You did this.]
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Heh heh heh!
We were talking about tailoring, that's all.
[To Ryou, unable to suppress the grin:]
Do you know what you want?
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[Ryou shifts in his seat, now incredibly aware that not only does Atem think he looks like a snack, but the waitress probably did as well, and it went completely over his head to think about what he looks like in public. He sighs, and puts his head in his hands for a moment.]
Sorry. Yes, I'd like the largest steak available on the menu. Rare, with whatever sides are suggested.
[He's not looking at her, he's way too embarrassed. And he's not looking at Atem either, at least not for a moment. Not until the waitress goes.
...And the waitress is starting to feel like she actually is intruding at this point. But...she still puts a hand on his shoulder, as if to be comforting. It's quick and simple (definitely dubiously professional), before she turns to Atem.]
And you, sir? What can I get for you?
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Blue steak.
[wag. wag. wag.
The rarest kind they have.]
And a cabernet.
[Is he intending to get Ryou drunk....? What a scoundrel. An absolute dog.]
cw; this waitress has it all wrong
> The waitress has now become suspicious again.]
Certainly, sir! Would you like the recommended sides, or would you like to hear the selection.
[Boy, she feels bad for this white werewolf, he's in an abusive relationship and he probably doesn't even realize it... But she has a feeling there won't be much she can do to dissuade him. So she has to do only what she can.
Once Atem confirms his choices, and she's gone again to put in their meal, Ryou peers through his fingers at Atem...then at his drink...and makes an executive decision.
He reaches out and closes his fingers around Atem's glass, pulling it closer and then, out of some small amount of spite, laps at the beverage a couple of times.]
...If I didn't know any better, I'd say you were the jealous type.
[Maybe he's wrong. But he saw the eye contact for a split second. Very solid eye contact.]
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But, once she's gone...
...Ryou has stolen his drink. Atem's canine eyebrows go up -- and then, he laughs!]
What in the world gave you that idea?
[He says this playfully, knowing full well that he gave it away a long time ago.]
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So you do know what you're doing then. Oh, for goodness' sake...
[Yeah he's drinking your wine, buddy. This is his now.]
If she calls a manager, you're in trouble, you know.
[Ryou's not actually angry or anything, just a bit frazzled at this point. Honestly...
He tips the glass, taking a respectable sip, then he sets it down and watches the liquid ripple for a moment.]
...This was supposed to be a nice date. I didn't expect the waitress to be so interested in me, or for it to be any kind of distraction. But then again, after nearly two years, you'd think I would have learned by now that the deck is stacked against us, hm?
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I only care about one of those things!
[Ryou is allowed. Ryou deserves that wine. It was chosen because he trusted the taste would be something Ryou liked.
.........it's strong, though, look out--]
...so, if my behavior is turning it from a nice date into an unpleasant one, I'll behave myself.
[His ears swivel back. This is an apology!]
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It's not really you. It's her. I think she might be of the mind that you're taking advantage of me, somehow.
...Maybe we should both behave.
[Because Ryou would never fully seat the blame on Atem, or even the waitress. He has some fault in this, for not explaining himself better.]
At least for now. Maybe when we get home...it'll be better.
[He looks hopeful, and the wine is making him feel warm. So why not? A little bit of optimism before their meal.]