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Who: Zelos and Tsubaki
When: backdated February 14th, around noon
Where: The park
Style: Whatever
Status: Closed

The morning was just fading into noon when Zelos started setting up the picnic blanket in a particularly nice spot in the park. Finger sandwiches, pasta and fruit salads, cookies and mini cakes, and a large pitcher of home-made juice litter the blanket, far too much food for one person to consume in a sitting. In fact, it's too much for two, but the curse had left Zelos with a nervous energy that he'd taken out on the house and kitchen, resulting in all the chocolates he'd delivered that morning being finished on time despite the curse, this handsome array of lunch foods, and the entire house sparkling from top to bottom. It hadn't helped; he still felt strange about having been a woman (and a unicorn of all things) but the memories were starting to fade and he decided to let them, focusing instead on treating Tsubaki to a nice afternoon's picnic in the park.

The Chosen plopped down once all the food was laid out and lets out a small sigh. If Tsubaki showed up, that is. She'd agreed to meet him, but he was well aware of her hesitance. He hadn't seen her out and about much, though, and thought maybe she needed the time out of the house. Time with... well, a friend. 

So here he is, Zelos Wilder, trying to make friends instead of just letting friends happen to him.

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[chosen_gigolo]

Hey, when I set out to show a girl a good time it's by doing something I know she'll enjoy. That's the way to do it.

[He smiles softly at her again, so very glad she's enjoying herself. He'd been worried with the theme of the day and all that she'd close in on herself, or even not show up at all.]

You don't have to thank me. It's fun for me if you're having fun.

[clairvoyancies]

[That’s pretty impressive and bold of him; considering she didn’t even know if she’d enjoy herself until just now. But then, that’s Zelos, it seems. She’s already getting used to such claims. A faint smile lines her face as a reaction to his.]

…There was someone else, too, was there not? Someone else you were to show a “good” time to…

[With the curse, she doesn’t remember it well, but she remembers him mentioning something about seeing someone else either later or earlier in the day. Or maybe even both—]

[chosen_gigolo]

Yeah, I'm taking Mrs. Brisby out to dinner, actually.

[Zelos polishes off his last cookie before continuing.]

I couldn't very well let her be all alone. A little mouse like that in a big place like this? She's a sweet lady so someone should look after her.

[Not to mention there's something just downright nurturing about her that makes Zelos want to speak with her more. He's vaguely aware it may have something to do with his own maternal issues but when the thought occurs he usually shoves it away. No need to think about that.]

[clairvoyancies]

I see. I’ve…yet to meet her, actually.

[She wonders if she should be taking this all literally. As if mice could talk…but then, Vatheon is a strange place, so perhaps it’s not so hard to believe.]

But if she is as sweet as you say, then I would hope she has a good time as well.

[…it’s funny, the idea of jealousy never crosses her mind. It seems natural, having lunch with one person, dinner with another. Valentines’ Day or not.

Looks like they’ve finished the pudding, though. Awww.]

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I hope so! I've never exactly entertained a mouse before.

[He laughs and starts cleaning up a bit, packing away the used paper plates and plastic cutlery in a garbage bag, but he leaves the food for now in case Tsubaki isn't finished eating. There's still all sorts of delicious things, after all.]

[clairvoyancies]

Nor have I.

[She continues picking at the things Zelos hasn't put away yet, trying to try a little bit of everything. It doesn't occur to her to help right away. She's just kind of watching him.]

Do you know her well...? Admittedly, I am having trouble picturing a talking mouse.

[chosen_gigolo]

I had trouble picturing it too but there she was on the network all gossipy and stuff. I think she's lonely, to tell you the truth. Not a lot of other talking animals, you know?

[He sits back down on the blanket, pouring himself and Tsubaki some lemonade.]

I don't know her well at all though, so I could be off, but lonely seems to be something pretty common here what with being yanked from our home worlds.

[clairvoyancies]

...I can see how that would be so.

[She nods slightly, lowering her head as she takes a glass of lemonade for herself when Zelos finishes pouring it. The bright yellow color kind of rubs her the wrong way, admittedly, but he seems to be drinking it just fine; so she takes a sip, making a bit of a face at how sour it is.

...Still, it's actually quite refreshing.

She lets out a breath as she finishes, pulling the cup away from her mouth.]

One learns to get used to being alone, though. [She certainly has. Or at least, that's how it was, before she came here.] But perhaps with people like you, she will not have to.

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Well I can't be there for her all the time! [He rubs his neck sheepishly. Nor should he be, for anyone, since sooner or later he'll just ruin everything anyway.]

But y'know, once in awhile, when people are sick of being lonely, I don't mind helping out.

[Assuaging his own loneliness is just a plus.]

[clairvoyancies]

That is very noble of you.

[Tsubaki takes note; though it isn't as if it is something new. She had noticed how gentlemanly he acted. One might even think he has ulterior motives, but if he does, she has not noticed any.

All that aside, though, it is possible to tire of someone's company, too, so...yeah, he's right about that.]

But there is no harm in thinking of yourself as well. Perhaps...it helps you just as much.

[Even with friends, everyone has those lonely moments, right?

She certainly feels them...she is picking at the food happily at the moment though, having noticed that Zelos had yet to put any of it away. She continues with her lemonade in small sips as well, which is honestly about all she can take at once. Such a strong taste...!]

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[He laughs ruefully, amused at Tsubaki having calling him out on his own loneliness.]

I guess there's that too. Not very noble if I'm getting something out of it, is it.

[He looks at her to see her response and laughs again.]

Is it too sour? I can put more sugar in the drink if it's too strong for you? Your mouth is all puckered.

[clairvoyancies]

Ah--

[Immediately fixing that! She's...trying to maintain a completely neutral expression, though her eyes do twitch a bit as she is trying to recover.]

It was just...unexpected... [She's wavering on the sugar decision, but leaning towards agreeing at least.]

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[You're so transparent~ It's really cute! He keeps the thought to himself, knowing it would be unwanted doting and simply empties a few sugar packets into Tsubaki's cup and stirs it right up with a spoon.]

There, it should be sweeter now. Let me know if you need more.

[clairvoyancies]

[She has no chance to protest. After he is done, she swirls the lemonade around a bit more, before taking another sip, seeming satisfied. She's even able to drink a little bit more of it, before having to pull it away.]

No, that should be satisfactory...

[She takes a glance at the rest of the food just then, that she'd been munching on idly.]

You are...full?

[chosen_gigolo]

I'm watching my figure~

[He winks and leans back on his hands on the blanket, enjoying the sunshine as it dapples through the trees above.]

I'm glad the weather's so nice. It's usually too cold this time of year at home.

[clairvoyancies]

[A smirk, when she catches the playfulness in his voice. She's never had to worry about watching her own figure, of course (or the weather, for that matter); but she does seem full now, too, so she's grabbing a napkin to wipe off anything that may be on her mouth and face.]

I am glad as well. This outing would've been difficult, otherwise.

[She's still got to walk home, after all.

And he did mention something about taking a walk in the park. Perhaps on the way home...]

Do you wanna keep going with this or just handwave the rest and assume cute?

[chosen_gigolo]

No kidding! I hate snow. Guess it'd be weird if it snowed under the ocean, though.

[Seeing that she's finished, Zelos packs up the rest in his handy basket and helps Tsubaki to her feet.]

So how about that walk?

I was thinking the walk would be a good place to stop o/ so we can wrap this up

[clairvoyancies]

[That would be weird.

...She can't even imagine what it would be like. But she nods, and prepares to follow him. The walk would help her work off all of that food.]

Of course...

o7

[chosen_gigolo]

[The walk isn't terribly long, but it's peaceful and Zelos keeps the conversation flowing with the ease of one who loves to hear himself talk, though he does ask Tsubaki questions here and there, trying to make her laugh or tell him things she's comfortable sharing, but he never pushes and if she seems uncomfortable, he easily changes the subject. All in all, not a bad way to spend Valentine's Day.]