[They sure did fall apart all over Five the last time they spoke. It's fine! It's fine, that's what they went to Taisho to do and that's what relationships are for. Cardinal lightly rubs the back of their neck.]
I wouldn't want to take you on a boring date regardless, but yeah, I do owe you a good time. Consider me at your disposal.
Cardinal you've never been boring even when I couldn't stand you, so. I doubt that's going to be an issue.
But very well then. No swimming, but I do say we go to the beach anyway. I can drive us there and we can just, well. Walk on the shore and talk some politics bullshit.
[Walking along in companionable silence. Bringing up Five's family seems like a good way to completely tank this date, so Cardinal is content to go with the flow.]
[Gracefully drops themself into the seat. Five going out of his way to be solicitous always makes their pulse flutter, just a little. Once the car starts moving, they roll the window down to feel the breeze on their face.]
Yes, avante is already in alliance negotiations with YOU-kai.
[They glance over at him.]
If you need a place to run, you can always come to avante.
A different sort of distraction. I think everyone in avante likes you, which is a rare distinction.
[They glance over at him.] There was a bad game last time this happened. So there might be another. Keep an eye out. Avante will be covering for YOU-kai most likely, since Harpy landed there.
It was a long time ago. Almost a year, actually. It is a painful memory, but the sting's faded. I can't even be mad at myself for losing it. You can appreciate part of the reason my mood was so rotten.
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I can't say it was a strategy so much as me not putting effort in the game.
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You mentioned wanting a contract that would allow you to breathe underwater again, for a time. I figure I can bribe you with it for a good score.
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An idea for another time, then.
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Now that you mention it, you're right. It is a high honor. Is it because I was extra cuddly last time?
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I wouldn't want to take you on a boring date regardless, but yeah, I do owe you a good time. Consider me at your disposal.
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But very well then. No swimming, but I do say we go to the beach anyway. I can drive us there and we can just, well. Walk on the shore and talk some politics bullshit.
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As you command. Come swimming with me next time you're in your older body; you'll be able to appreciate it more.
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[ and he'll just start walking so they can get to his car ]
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He'll open the door for them once they are there, and then start the car once both of them are ready to go ]
Dating aside these next few days are going to be chaotic. You know. With all those people.
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Yes, avante is already in alliance negotiations with YOU-kai.
[They glance over at him.]
If you need a place to run, you can always come to avante.
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But I will let you know, if I need some company. Admittedly the past few days have been tough.
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[They glance over at him.] There was a bad game last time this happened. So there might be another. Keep an eye out. Avante will be covering for YOU-kai most likely, since Harpy landed there.
Do you want to talk about it, or something else?
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And for the record I really like Avante too.
[ a pause at that last question, then he adds ]
Maybe another time. You're one of the few people I'm glad I matched with so. I'd like to just have a nice time with you.
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Getting my elbow crushed was my first injury here, too. The game where I flipped after and reamed everyone out. That's how Shu's beef with me started.
[Good times indeed. Cardinal nods, closing their eyes as the breeze from the rolled-down window hits their face.]
That sounds perfect.
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It was a long time ago. Almost a year, actually. It is a painful memory, but the sting's faded. I can't even be mad at myself for losing it. You can appreciate part of the reason my mood was so rotten.