[ to be completely fair, he doesn't have particularly high hopes for this. to begin with, he's not a date person, and certainly not especially entertaining company - but that aside, he genuinely is curious whether yoohyun feels better now. if he's capable of controlling himself around itaru during sanguis, maybe seeing him around will be easier... so he's ready by the agreed time, opening the door when he hears a knock.
and there he is, all in his wolfish glory, with his tail wagging, betraying excitement. ... ugh, cute. ]
Good to go? [ he glances up, at yoohyun's face, then at his ears. since it's sanguis, itaru's free from his moon's hold - it should make being around him easier, at least. ]
[ He doesn't feel as if the tail betrays him -- there's no denying his delight, his lips spreading into a wide grin the moment he sees Itaru's face. It's the first in some time and he wants to let this image sink in.
There's the familiar scent that hangs in the air, and fortunately Yoohyun doesn't immediately attack him the moment he breathes it in. ]
Yeah. [ He then opens his arms, expectant. ] I'm carrying you still, right?
[ it's weird. yoohyun looks genuinely happy, and itaru makes a strange face. it's not that he's not glad to see the other - and completely fine, too - but... he just doesn't really get why yoohyun's so pleased to see him, too? maybe it's still because of what happened during the triple moon - itaru certainly doesn't think this has anything to do with his shining personality.
snapping out of his thoughts, he glances at the other's spread arms, then snickers. ]
Are you sure? I was half-joking - I'm capable of walking on my own. [ is yoohyun going to be okay, is the question that lingers on the top of his tongue. ]
I said I would. [ And it's not like he hasn't done it before?
Though he's not against the idea of having Itaru walk. Normally he's carrying others to drag them out of situations, rather than in them -- more specifically his brother. But the only reason he doesn't seem to mind now is... Because, again, he's just trying to prove a point.
He's gotten better; he doesn't want him to be scared of him. ]
[ if he had any self-preservation instincts, he'd say no, but 1. he doesn't and 2. it's hard to play mobages and walk at the same time. takes coordination itaru doesn't have. so he shrugs, and steps forward, locking the door after himself and extending his arms up. ]
[ Why does Itaru have to look so cute and expectant... just because he's waiting to be picked up. The moon tells Yoohyun to hug him, but he vehemently rejects that notion and chooses to wrap one arm around the smaller's shoulder to start off. ]
Like you're a bag of rice.
[ He doesn't, though, dipping to hold the back of Itaru's knees and holding him bridal style. ]
[ he is a bag of rice - about as lively as one, at least. allowing yoohyun to pick him up, he settles in the other's arms, relaxed. ]
Yep, totally fine.
[ if he was hesitant, it doesn't show - and he might've been, somewhere deep inside, but... let bygones be bygones, and all. yoohyun's trying, so itaru will try, too. ]
[ Despite him being just that -- Yoohyun has his pride, and honestly he could have just left this little twink walking around and dying from the heat. But he won't.
And though they get a few stares the moment they leave the apartment building, he doesn't seem to mind at all. Natural, even, as if he's far too familiar carrying a person close to his chest out in public. And he doesn't seem to mind at all if and when Itaru takes his phone out to start playing games... ]
Gacha?
[ Small talk. That's what you do on a date, right? ]
Aww, what should I call you, then? Should I give you a name?
[ this is a dog joke.
anyway, itaru's pretty comfortable like this, so he pulls out his phone to check his AP. he should spend some now, before he might be too busy and waste some - gotta cover his bases... ]
Yup. Getting dailies out of the way now. [ cause who knows what'll happen goes entirely unsaid. he doesn't feel unsafe or threatened, though, so... it should be fine. ] I don't mean to be rude with this, btw. Don't wanna pull out my phone at... well, wherever you end up taking us, later.
Yoohyun. [ The joke doesn't fly over his head, but he doesn't know what else Itaru would call him... ] Puppy is too predictable, you know. Plus if you wanna play around then I'll really make you embarrassed and call you Young Master, or something.
[ Similar to Hyunjae, just the idea makes his lips press into a thin line.
He glances down to take a look at the screen, slightly curious. Yoohyun earnestly wants to know just what manages to capture most of Itaru's attention. ]
I heard that there's a shop that carries something interesting and I'd like to see it for myself. Aside from that I'm more concerned on tired you'll get.
[ but he doesn't argue any further - the last thing he needs is for them to attract more attention than they already will with yoohyun calling him master in public. ]
Hmm... well, if it interests you, I wanna see it. [ since it doesn't seem as if it's easy to actually pique the other's curiosity.
after a few more taps, he looks up from the screen and snickers. ]
You want to? [ He pauses, briefly. ] It's not a game, y'know... or like an internet cafe or arcade. [ Itaru will probably find it stupid -- in fact, Yoohyun is going to believe that he will until they actually get there. ]
You expect me to carry you all over?
[ Not that it'll take much out of him; Itaru is light.
What is making him a little concerned is the closeness. He has him in his arms, there's the lingering smell of shampoo in his hair that manages to reach him thanks to the moon, and Yoohyun steels himself from dipping closer. ] Someone is going to think that you're too sickly to even be out. [ And as if on queue, someone looks over to the two of them with raised brows. Curious, if not a little confused to see a man whom they've possibly seen in a weekly magazine just... carrying a dude just as equally handsome. ]
I mentioned that this place we're going to has duck, but there's more on the menu than just that... in case you're not a fan.
It's not like I'm exclusively interested in games, y'know. [ he also likes... anime sometimes... and stuff like that...
but anyway, he is curious about what yoohyun's into, so this is something he looks forward to - getting to know the other a little more, beyond shallow introductions and proclamations he didn't have any reason to believe. ]
... well, maybe you can put me down once we get there. [ if it was up to itaru, he'd have no trouble just staying like this, but... it is sanguis, and he wants to be understanding, so. he'll let yoohyun distance himself a little once they're at their destination.
at the very least, he's used to being perceived as a sickly, unreachable prince. that was his whole act in highschool? ]
Pfft - it's fine. I'll eat whatever you recommend, as long as it's not caviar.
[ You like big anime bitches? You like the girls who coo out to their senpai?
Anyway. ]
I'm not gonna have you sitting on my lap while we eat, at least... [ So yes. He'll be putting him down when they're there. And fortunately, not being a fan of caviar himself, there's nothing really to worry about once they've traveled some levels down and finally arrived at the restaurant in mind.
It's situated a little further into the long district of stalls and various shops, right between two other shops that make it somewhat difficult to find for those unfamiliar. But Yoohyun knows exactly where he's going and once at the door he promptly places Itaru back on his feet. Inside the restaurant is quaint, large enough to hold several people with enough space in between each table, though there seems to be a section off to the side for those eating alone or with only one other person -- which they are promptly seated. ]
Aside from the duck I was also thinking about getting fried rice with egg -- Ah, there's a spicy chicken dish I wanna try, too...
[ Yoohyun says this as he taps a finger against the rim of the menu, glancing up at Itaru. His ears pin back, though he's completely unaware. ] Pick something. [ So he doesn't look like he's the only one with a huge stomach???? ]
That's... [ a given, he wants to say, because yes, he can sit down on his own, but the sheer mental image of the situation makes him shut up. sitting on your junior's lap... embarrassing.
the place itself is nice, though. he'd expected yoohyun to pick something... bigger? with more flair? so he's been bracing himself for a possible bout of social anxiety, but... this is private enough to not make him nervous. he's glad to sit away from other people, and away from people's gazes, and when he grabs the menu, yoohyun listing things off only barely registers in his mind.
... he does list a lot of them, though?? ]
Uh... [ ok, to be honest, he's not an expert in flavors, considering most of what he eats consists of pizza and burgers, so: ] I'll have the duck, since you recommended it. [ and he doesn't dislike meat, so it works out.
... he's definitely not ordering as much as yoohyun, though? it makes sense, since the other's taller and bigger, but... still... how much do you need to eat to keep up that muscle mass??? or maybe sanguis increases appetite... he certainly prefers for yoohyun to eat chicken than his shoulder. ]
Tbh, I expected something more flashy, since you kinda give off a hipster vibe. I like this, tho.
[ Listen... the food is coming out for two? That's just how this place works, fortunately enough -- but Itaru gives off the impression like he'll be leaving with to-go boxes. ]
The menus are designed for sharing, so as long as you're okay with it. [ If anything he'll just be sending him off at the end of their date with leftovers. That's not too bad.
Their waitress approaches with a trained smile, and after Yoohyun orders and she gives them some complementary water he turns his attention back to Itaru. He pauses, briefly, as if searching for the appropriate words, finger idly tapping against the table. ] You don't like super crowded places, right? [ Just based off of an assumption, really -- but Yoohyun is a person of observation. He watches, carefully, to pick apart a person's character so he knows whether or not he should be suspicious of their actions if that step a toe out of line. ] I wanted to make sure I took you somewhere comfortable... I'd be a dick if I took you someplace busier.
[ his proudest accomplishment is probably inhaling a whole, medium-sized pizza all by himself, over the span of a few hours. that said, he's also not very picky about food, so whatever they give them, he'll probably enjoy — as long as it doesn't have a weird, popping texture, like caviar...
ugh, find yourself a bf who orders for you at restaurants. ]
I don't, [ he confirms, shoulders rising in a small shrug. ] But you don't have to be so considerate of me. I'm used to people, even if I don't like them. [ because of work events that often make him go see clients outside of his office... but, well, it's nice to be thought of, regardless.
not that he thinks yoohyun would be a dick if he took him anywhere else. ]
Nah, it's not like I've ever told you about it explicitly, right?
I can relate to that. [ Yoohyun glances to the side, eyes narrowing as the memory of Hyunjae constantly leaves a sour taste in his mouth. With glasses of water set for the both of them he brings his own to his lips, ridding the taste off his tongue. ] Unfortunately back home that's all I'm surrounded by... crazy bastards who like to wave their weapons around like it's nothing. [ That reminds him of Moon Hyuna, squinting into his cup and taking another gulp.
Okay. Enough of that. ]
Hopefully you don't have to deal with that.
[ Looking back up, his gaze a silent request for Itaru to tell him more. ]
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and there he is, all in his wolfish glory, with his tail wagging, betraying excitement. ... ugh, cute. ]
Good to go? [ he glances up, at yoohyun's face, then at his ears. since it's sanguis, itaru's free from his moon's hold - it should make being around him easier, at least. ]
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There's the familiar scent that hangs in the air, and fortunately Yoohyun doesn't immediately attack him the moment he breathes it in. ]
Yeah. [ He then opens his arms, expectant. ] I'm carrying you still, right?
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snapping out of his thoughts, he glances at the other's spread arms, then snickers. ]
Are you sure? I was half-joking - I'm capable of walking on my own. [ is yoohyun going to be okay, is the question that lingers on the top of his tongue. ]
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Though he's not against the idea of having Itaru walk. Normally he's carrying others to drag them out of situations, rather than in them -- more specifically his brother. But the only reason he doesn't seem to mind now is... Because, again, he's just trying to prove a point.
He's gotten better; he doesn't want him to be scared of him. ]
But it depends on you.
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How do you wanna do this?
[ bridal? piggyback? ]
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Like you're a bag of rice.
[ He doesn't, though, dipping to hold the back of Itaru's knees and holding him bridal style. ]
Is this fine?
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Yep, totally fine.
[ if he was hesitant, it doesn't show - and he might've been, somewhere deep inside, but... let bygones be bygones, and all. yoohyun's trying, so itaru will try, too. ]
Onwards, noble steed.
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[ Despite him being just that -- Yoohyun has his pride, and honestly he could have just left this little twink walking around and dying from the heat. But he won't.
And though they get a few stares the moment they leave the apartment building, he doesn't seem to mind at all. Natural, even, as if he's far too familiar carrying a person close to his chest out in public. And he doesn't seem to mind at all if and when Itaru takes his phone out to start playing games... ]
Gacha?
[ Small talk. That's what you do on a date, right? ]
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[ this is a dog joke.
anyway, itaru's pretty comfortable like this, so he pulls out his phone to check his AP. he should spend some now, before he might be too busy and waste some - gotta cover his bases... ]
Yup. Getting dailies out of the way now. [ cause who knows what'll happen goes entirely unsaid. he doesn't feel unsafe or threatened, though, so... it should be fine. ] I don't mean to be rude with this, btw. Don't wanna pull out my phone at... well, wherever you end up taking us, later.
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[ Similar to Hyunjae, just the idea makes his lips press into a thin line.
He glances down to take a look at the screen, slightly curious. Yoohyun earnestly wants to know just what manages to capture most of Itaru's attention. ]
I heard that there's a shop that carries something interesting and I'd like to see it for myself. Aside from that I'm more concerned on tired you'll get.
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[ but he doesn't argue any further - the last thing he needs is for them to attract more attention than they already will with yoohyun calling him master in public. ]
Hmm... well, if it interests you, I wanna see it. [ since it doesn't seem as if it's easy to actually pique the other's curiosity.
after a few more taps, he looks up from the screen and snickers. ]
I won't get tired if you carry me around, y'know.
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You expect me to carry you all over?
[ Not that it'll take much out of him; Itaru is light.
What is making him a little concerned is the closeness. He has him in his arms, there's the lingering smell of shampoo in his hair that manages to reach him thanks to the moon, and Yoohyun steels himself from dipping closer. ] Someone is going to think that you're too sickly to even be out. [ And as if on queue, someone looks over to the two of them with raised brows. Curious, if not a little confused to see a man whom they've possibly seen in a weekly magazine just... carrying a dude just as equally handsome. ]
I mentioned that this place we're going to has duck, but there's more on the menu than just that... in case you're not a fan.
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but anyway, he is curious about what yoohyun's into, so this is something he looks forward to - getting to know the other a little more, beyond shallow introductions and proclamations he didn't have any reason to believe. ]
... well, maybe you can put me down once we get there. [ if it was up to itaru, he'd have no trouble just staying like this, but... it is sanguis, and he wants to be understanding, so. he'll let yoohyun distance himself a little once they're at their destination.
at the very least, he's used to being perceived as a sickly, unreachable prince. that was his whole act in highschool? ]
Pfft - it's fine. I'll eat whatever you recommend, as long as it's not caviar.
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Anyway. ]
I'm not gonna have you sitting on my lap while we eat, at least... [ So yes. He'll be putting him down when they're there. And fortunately, not being a fan of caviar himself, there's nothing really to worry about once they've traveled some levels down and finally arrived at the restaurant in mind.
It's situated a little further into the long district of stalls and various shops, right between two other shops that make it somewhat difficult to find for those unfamiliar. But Yoohyun knows exactly where he's going and once at the door he promptly places Itaru back on his feet. Inside the restaurant is quaint, large enough to hold several people with enough space in between each table, though there seems to be a section off to the side for those eating alone or with only one other person -- which they are promptly seated. ]
Aside from the duck I was also thinking about getting fried rice with egg -- Ah, there's a spicy chicken dish I wanna try, too...
[ Yoohyun says this as he taps a finger against the rim of the menu, glancing up at Itaru. His ears pin back, though he's completely unaware. ] Pick something. [ So he doesn't look like he's the only one with a huge stomach???? ]
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That's... [ a given, he wants to say, because yes, he can sit down on his own, but the sheer mental image of the situation makes him shut up. sitting on your junior's lap... embarrassing.
the place itself is nice, though. he'd expected yoohyun to pick something... bigger? with more flair? so he's been bracing himself for a possible bout of social anxiety, but... this is private enough to not make him nervous. he's glad to sit away from other people, and away from people's gazes, and when he grabs the menu, yoohyun listing things off only barely registers in his mind.
... he does list a lot of them, though?? ]
Uh... [ ok, to be honest, he's not an expert in flavors, considering most of what he eats consists of pizza and burgers, so: ] I'll have the duck, since you recommended it. [ and he doesn't dislike meat, so it works out.
... he's definitely not ordering as much as yoohyun, though? it makes sense, since the other's taller and bigger, but... still... how much do you need to eat to keep up that muscle mass??? or maybe sanguis increases appetite... he certainly prefers for yoohyun to eat chicken than his shoulder. ]
Tbh, I expected something more flashy, since you kinda give off a hipster vibe. I like this, tho.
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The menus are designed for sharing, so as long as you're okay with it. [ If anything he'll just be sending him off at the end of their date with leftovers. That's not too bad.
Their waitress approaches with a trained smile, and after Yoohyun orders and she gives them some complementary water he turns his attention back to Itaru. He pauses, briefly, as if searching for the appropriate words, finger idly tapping against the table. ] You don't like super crowded places, right? [ Just based off of an assumption, really -- but Yoohyun is a person of observation. He watches, carefully, to pick apart a person's character so he knows whether or not he should be suspicious of their actions if that step a toe out of line. ] I wanted to make sure I took you somewhere comfortable... I'd be a dick if I took you someplace busier.
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[ his proudest accomplishment is probably inhaling a whole, medium-sized pizza all by himself, over the span of a few hours. that said, he's also not very picky about food, so whatever they give them, he'll probably enjoy — as long as it doesn't have a weird, popping texture, like caviar...
ugh, find yourself a bf who orders for you at restaurants. ]
I don't, [ he confirms, shoulders rising in a small shrug. ] But you don't have to be so considerate of me. I'm used to people, even if I don't like them. [ because of work events that often make him go see clients outside of his office... but, well, it's nice to be thought of, regardless.
not that he thinks yoohyun would be a dick if he took him anywhere else. ]
Nah, it's not like I've ever told you about it explicitly, right?
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I can relate to that. [ Yoohyun glances to the side, eyes narrowing as the memory of Hyunjae constantly leaves a sour taste in his mouth. With glasses of water set for the both of them he brings his own to his lips, ridding the taste off his tongue. ] Unfortunately back home that's all I'm surrounded by... crazy bastards who like to wave their weapons around like it's nothing. [ That reminds him of Moon Hyuna, squinting into his cup and taking another gulp.
Okay. Enough of that. ]
Hopefully you don't have to deal with that.
[ Looking back up, his gaze a silent request for Itaru to tell him more. ]
Then you can tell me now how you feel.