[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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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.