[ out of habit, he immediately reaches out to help mikazuki up. he realizes halfway through the motion that it's not really needed anymore, but he continues to do so anyway. ]
The matcha... hmm, I'll try it, too.
[ but once jiji is up he will wander to the door ]
[mikazuki smiles just a bit wider with the help, some of his amusement reaching the corners of his eyes. he lets himself lean slightly into tsurumaru's touch - though not so much he's off-balance when the other pulls away]
You may need to add sugar so it is more akin to your tastes. You will be very energetic afterward.
[they'll walk down the halls then, headed for the front. jiji will tell one of his staff that he'd like the car brought around to the front again, and trust that they will simply move faster than these two former grandpas]
The last of our exhibit pieces should've arrived today. They are on loan from the imperial collection, so it seems the transfer process was more heavily guarded.
[mikazuki waves good morning to the staff. it's hard to say if he doesn't notice or simply doesn't care. or if he.... hasn't connected the dots it's fine]
Ha ha ha, it takes a remarkable amount of patience to endure my company, doesn't it?
[ . . . hm. it's a simple statement, but for some reason it lingers. mikazuki munechika is someone who, for better or worse, is accustomed to a certain amount of attention on his person. though that attention normally comes in hand with something that he is accomplishing - whether it be through sheer obedience, or an actual accomplishment. he does not think that many would remain as enthralled with him if they knew him so well that he could disappoint them.
so it is different, to hear that from tsurumaru. a pleasant surprise. they are at the doorway near the front of the manor now, and mikazuki lets his hand reach out then. his fingers brush lightly against tsurumaru's bangs, tucking some hair behind his ear.]
... even so, I will endeavor to spare you any further unfortunate surprises.
[anyway the car is here.
so he'll pull his hand away and let his valet open the passenger seat door for him.]
[ if the touch lasted a few seconds longer he would have began to lean into it
as it is, tsurumaru will simply smile before going over to the driver's side. the valet squints at him suspiciously, which is very fair and valid. but he'll easily slide into the seat and will buckle up. ]
You'll direct me?
[ to the destination.
the atmosphere feels a little charged from the earlier remarks, so he'll ease into something casual. ]
[the dance continues. mikazuki will put on his seatbelt but today he will do that thing where he will keep one of the straps hooked on his thumb slightly away from his chest so that it a ) does not wrinkle his clothes and b ) lowers the chance of him choking when tsuru hits the brakes
he's learning]
Of course, of course. I am very eager for my matcha.
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The matcha... hmm, I'll try it, too.
[ but once jiji is up he will wander to the door ]
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You may need to add sugar so it is more akin to your tastes. You will be very energetic afterward.
Who are we meeting?
[IT'S NOT YOUR DATE, JIJI]
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[ that, and he doesn't want to recheck his phone that has now been safely pocketed. ]
You have to head to the museum later to prepare for your exhibit, right?
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[they'll walk down the halls then, headed for the front. jiji will tell one of his staff that he'd like the car brought around to the front again, and trust that they will simply move faster than these two former grandpas]
The last of our exhibit pieces should've arrived today. They are on loan from the imperial collection, so it seems the transfer process was more heavily guarded.
[it's them]
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but he nods his head. ]
Wow... impressive as always. I wonder what strings you had to pull to manage that?
[ it's decades and decades worth of strings, he knows. ]
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I merely have some very generous friends.
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[ it's a joke (mostly)
his attention is temporarily distracted by a pair of staff who giggle and blush when they walk by. it's funny but interesting to get used to. ]
text for ants
Ha ha ha, it takes a remarkable amount of patience to endure my company, doesn't it?
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[ he immediately agrees. ]
And it's one of the things I like best about you. You're never boring.
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[well. now. now that's the case, where his limbs couldn't quite bring him to where his whims beckoned.
their youth was full of plenty of meandering paths and spontaneous trips based on sudden ideas.]
Perhaps I merely do not wish to disappoint you.
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[ he can think of one specific disappointment, but it's not really a topic they ever brush upon, especially all of these years later.
but sometimes even getting engaged and married isn't enough to break such an intense tug towards a person. ]
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so it is different, to hear that from tsurumaru. a pleasant surprise. they are at the doorway near the front of the manor now, and mikazuki lets his hand reach out then. his fingers brush lightly against tsurumaru's bangs, tucking some hair behind his ear.]
... even so, I will endeavor to spare you any further unfortunate surprises.
[anyway the car is here.
so he'll pull his hand away and let his valet open the passenger seat door for him.]
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as it is, tsurumaru will simply smile before going over to the driver's side. the valet squints at him suspiciously, which is very fair and valid. but he'll easily slide into the seat and will buckle up. ]
You'll direct me?
[ to the destination.
the atmosphere feels a little charged from the earlier remarks, so he'll ease into something casual. ]
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he's learning]
Of course, of course. I am very eager for my matcha.
[please remember why you're going]
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[ please don't immediately erase it as well when this is your idea
but as soon as mikazuki is buckled in, tsuru will hit the gas. pause, as he remembers to take it off park, and then does it again.
nyooooooom. ]
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Perhaps we can pick up some snacks as well...
[TSURU'S DATE]
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Now that I think about it, I saw an advertisement for crepes the other day...
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[he hums thoughtfully before nodding]
The flavors would balance nicely.
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[ who wouldn't
but he's reaching the end of the property, and he'll glance at mikazuki expectantly. ]
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[ . . . hmmmm, he's trying to remember]
Ah yes, a right at the bridge.
[this is so unreliable sounding]
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well. he has no reason to doubt this! tsuru will just
slam that gas and go that way ]
I have a question.
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Please do ask it. Now I am curious as well.
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[ which was
last night when they went to bed ]