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[catarou]

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[catarou]

[ Oh, this backfired. It's fine. If he keeps playing it up, he can distract himself. ]

What a kind young man... I shall remember this selfless kindness for the rest of my days.

[partymagician]

I'm glad I'll make such an impact on you!

[ Fai continues to lead them out of the courtyard, but he doesn't go back to their rooms. Instead, he's walking towards the restaurant. ]

Although... I'm certainly older than you are.

[catarou]

[ He really doesn't mind, because he could use a bite to eat. ]

Goodness, you look very good for your age... however old you are.

[partymagician]

Hehe... take a guess!

[ The age on his profile is just an estimate based off of his looks, so he's curious what Gentaro might say.

He guides Gentaro to one of the tables, pulling a chair out for him. ]

[catarou]

Making me work for an answer? You are quite the crafty one.

[ But he's charming, too. Gentaro takes his seat, considering. With so many people from so many different worlds, anything is possible. From the way Fai's spoken... ]

One hundred, perhaps? Two?

[partymagician]

[ Fai plops into his own seat right across from Gentaro, immediately resting his chin in his hand. ]

Ah, got it on the first try! I’m one hundred or so. You tend to lose count after a certain amount of time, you see.

[ He grins. ]

What a smart man you are.

[catarou]

Why, thank you.

[ He nearly mirrors him, but instead, his hand curls gently against his cheek. ]

Someone who has seen as many years as you must have quite the stories.

[partymagician]

I do! But I’m sure you have plenty of interesting stories of your own as well.

[ In other words, please don’t make him talk about himself. ]

[catarou]

Oho, do you think so? I am but a humble office worker, you see....

[ Big mood, Fai. Gentaro has a lot of baggage, and he has no plans to unpack it. ]

[partymagician]

Really? I thought you were an author.

[ He grins, crossing his legs to get more comfortable. ]

Or is that a side job for you?

[catarou]

Oh my, you remembered? I must have had an effect on you.

[ He laughs softly. ]

You're correct. I shudder to think of myself as a stuffy office worker.

[ full offense to kannonzaka doppo ]

[partymagician]

You're much more interesting than that, I'm sure.

[ Fai grins, leaning on the table. ]

What are your hobbies other than writing?

[catarou]

[ With absolutely no hesitation: ] Fighting crime at night, of course.

[ He makes it sound convincing, too. ]

I'm joking, of course. I do enjoy reading and frequenting cafes. I'm quite fond of traveling, too, even if it's just within Tokyo.

[partymagician]

[ Ah, a good liar. Interesting. Fai tries not to let his interest show on his face. ]

What a coincidence. I like all of those things myself. Of course, I'm traveling through worlds, but it's similar enough.

[catarou]

[ If he were a cat, his ears would have pricked right up. He at least shows that interest and curiosity. ]

Oh? Now you've gone and piqued my interest. You must have no shortage of exciting stories.

[partymagician]

[ Ah, that interest is cute. Fai laughs softly. ]

You're right, I've got plenty! But I can't tell you all of them, otherwise I'm afraid you would no longer see me as interesting and mysterious.

[ But truthfully, he's worried Gentaro might as questions about why he's done certain things or his reasoning for traveling at all. ]

[catarou]

[ He's picking up what you're putting down, Fai. Gentaro knows when to drop a subject, when someone is deflecting. ]

Hmm, quite true. That would be terribly tragic, would it not? I shall simply keep guessing, then. [ A quiet chuckle. ] Let's get to know each other as we are in the present.

[partymagician]

I like that idea.

[ And while he's normally relaxed, he truly relaxes now, sitting back against his seat. ]

So, feel free to ask me whatever you want, and I'll answer.

[ You know, as long as it's not too personal. But he trusts Gentaro to keep it from being so, much in the same way he dropped that subject just a few moments ago. ]

[catarou]

[ There we go. Gentaro relaxes as well, fixing him with a quiet smile. ]

And I'll extend the same to you.

[ He considers for a moment. Then-- ]

Between tea and coffee, which do you prefer?

[partymagician]

[ Putting both elbows on the table so he can pillow his chin in both hands, Fai leans forward. ]

Coffee, especially if it's got a plenty of milk and sugar in it~

[ His sweet tooth really shines through, even with beverages. ]

What about you? You seem to be more of a tea sort of guy to me.

[catarou]

Ah, you've seen right through me....

[ He'll file this information away. You know, for no reason at all. ]

I do prefer tea, but my preferences change depending on the situation. I very much enjoy coffee as well. I've been rather spoiled by excellent coffee, after all.

[partymagician]

So... if I brought coffee to your room one morning, you'd be more than happy to drink it?

[ You know, hypothetically. ]

[catarou]

[ Oh. Huh.

Gentaro leans forward a bit, amused (and touched that Fai's brought up this totally hypothetical situation). ]

I certainly would. I don't squander what has been given to me.

[partymagician]

Ah, what a grateful young man you are.

[ So sweet, so kind! ]

I make pretty good coffee, you know. It might worth be surprising you with it, just to see the look on your face.

[ He laughs softly. While he can't imagine Gentaro would look particularly surprised, the fantasy of it is cute. ]

[catarou]

[ Ahhh, this place--Fai especially--is going to be much more than he'd expected. Gentaro hums, and oddly enough, his chest feels a little warmer. ]

In that case, would you like to test that hypothesis? In return, perhaps I could return the favor in some way.