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...Yeah? I feel like anyone could've done it, but I guess it's true that I was the one who put him to sleep. So...thanks.
[ He'll take it. Jing Yuan is a cool dude, he's gotta remember not to dismiss his praise.
He's surprised, actually, to hear that Jing Yuan is calling upon him again. ]
What do you need?
[ He'll take it. Jing Yuan is a cool dude, he's gotta remember not to dismiss his praise.
He's surprised, actually, to hear that Jing Yuan is calling upon him again. ]
What do you need?
[ Ooh. The moment Tatara takes it, it will be obvious he's held devices like this before. It's been a little while since he held a functioning phone, but it settles in his hand comfortably. It looks a little more advanced than his own, but...it's all the same.
He stares at the lions on the screen and smiles.
He looks up at Jing Yuan. ]
It could be. The West has a lot of magitech, powered by mana stones. Or so I hear.
[ It's something he's told other Westies, too. So if they could really figure something out...
He holds up the phone. ]
Can you take pictures with this?
He stares at the lions on the screen and smiles.
He looks up at Jing Yuan. ]
It could be. The West has a lot of magitech, powered by mana stones. Or so I hear.
[ It's something he's told other Westies, too. So if they could really figure something out...
He holds up the phone. ]
Can you take pictures with this?
Powered by mana stones, hm? Interesting...and rather convenient.
[ Also coincidentally...
Hadn't he received something like mana stones as well? Yes, an idea begins to form in his head, just a bit.
He isn't an inventor by any means, but he is the type of person who can figure out certain elements very easily by studying them. If necessary, he can even approach one of them or such for a book from them detailing such things. ]
Ah, yes, I can. You would need to first get it off the lockscreen, but it's not impossible.
[ Jing Yuan reaches over, fingers probably accidentally brushing over the other's, though he is excited to show him how it works. Funnily enough, the idea of someone else knowing of such technology is also something of a spot of enthusiasm for him as well. But, the lockscreen should be gone now! It will show his regular wallpaper of Jing Yuan himself surrounded by a bunch of little birds. ]
[ Also coincidentally...
Hadn't he received something like mana stones as well? Yes, an idea begins to form in his head, just a bit.
He isn't an inventor by any means, but he is the type of person who can figure out certain elements very easily by studying them. If necessary, he can even approach one of them or such for a book from them detailing such things. ]
Ah, yes, I can. You would need to first get it off the lockscreen, but it's not impossible.
[ Jing Yuan reaches over, fingers probably accidentally brushing over the other's, though he is excited to show him how it works. Funnily enough, the idea of someone else knowing of such technology is also something of a spot of enthusiasm for him as well. But, the lockscreen should be gone now! It will show his regular wallpaper of Jing Yuan himself surrounded by a bunch of little birds. ]
It is no trouble.
[ Well, anyway. Good that Yamato seems receptive to the idea of being called upon.
Particularly since he clears his throats. ]
...I am lacking in certain key information.
Have you heard of a flavor called red velvet? As in, what kind of ingredients make it up, and the kind of taste it is supposed to have? I am aware that it is a chocolate of some sort and its general appearance, but I am missing certain components...
[ Well, anyway. Good that Yamato seems receptive to the idea of being called upon.
Particularly since he clears his throats. ]
...I am lacking in certain key information.
Have you heard of a flavor called red velvet? As in, what kind of ingredients make it up, and the kind of taste it is supposed to have? I am aware that it is a chocolate of some sort and its general appearance, but I am missing certain components...
Ooh.
[ He holds the phone gingerly in his hand, and a huge grin cracks over his face when he sees the wallpaper. ]
That's you? You're so cute!
[ Anyway, he doesn't let that sit long before he taps what he thinks is the camera app. A pleased look crosses his face when he's right, and it kicks into gear.
He points it at Jing Yuan. ]
Cheese!
[ Snap! Now Jing Yuan has a photo of himself on his phone! ]
[ He holds the phone gingerly in his hand, and a huge grin cracks over his face when he sees the wallpaper. ]
That's you? You're so cute!
[ Anyway, he doesn't let that sit long before he taps what he thinks is the camera app. A pleased look crosses his face when he's right, and it kicks into gear.
He points it at Jing Yuan. ]
Cheese!
[ Snap! Now Jing Yuan has a photo of himself on his phone! ]
Cute? [ He laughs. ] Well, considering what I'm surrounded by...you will hear no objections from me.
[ No one's ever called him that before, though.
That's so funny...anyway, Jing Yuan is so completely distracted that he doesn't quite take notice of Tatara managing to get a photo of him. It will be a candid one, where it's him having something like a sheepish laugh (see icon)
And his face is kind of frozen that way afterwards. ]
—Ah. Look at you, you've caught me off guard. You should be proud of yourself.
[ No one's ever called him that before, though.
That's so funny...anyway, Jing Yuan is so completely distracted that he doesn't quite take notice of Tatara managing to get a photo of him. It will be a candid one, where it's him having something like a sheepish laugh (see icon)
And his face is kind of frozen that way afterwards. ]
—Ah. Look at you, you've caught me off guard. You should be proud of yourself.
[ Tatara giggles! He watches the way Jing Yuan's face freezes and finds it super amusing. It's fun watching someone with such a...regal air freeze in the face of a candid photo.
So he snaps another one. ]
I took a second one. Should I be doubly proud?
[ He looks down, taps the photo to see what he took, and he giggles again with pride. ]
Mm-hmm! That's a good shot!
So he snaps another one. ]
I took a second one. Should I be doubly proud?
[ He looks down, taps the photo to see what he took, and he giggles again with pride. ]
Mm-hmm! That's a good shot!
[ It isn't often he is caught off-guard, so there is something a little fun about it—Jing Yuan is, in fact, a man with his own pride, like anyone else. But, he is far more lenient in such matters compared to other men he knows; that just helps make things slightly more bearable for him, though.
The second one is a little more serene—not that he was trying, but he was in the middle of a little thought. It kind of might look a little picturesque? ]
Mm. You should.
It may not seem like it, but I didn't expect you to go after a second one. A shame that I can't just print it out and give it to you. Especially since you seem so transfixed with my image.
[ Vengeance, for catching him off-guard twice. ]
The second one is a little more serene—not that he was trying, but he was in the middle of a little thought. It kind of might look a little picturesque? ]
Mm. You should.
It may not seem like it, but I didn't expect you to go after a second one. A shame that I can't just print it out and give it to you. Especially since you seem so transfixed with my image.
[ Vengeance, for catching him off-guard twice. ]
[ He keeps rolling the apple around in his hand. It's such a simple thing, but Jing Yuan's words makes him remember that even simple things can be special. ]
I do, but... it's a little sad I think? A lesson to not take hanging out with others for granted. It's not like the people we want to be around today are guaranteed to stay until tomorrow.
[ Um. He's trying to be positive actually. ]
So! Let's keep exploring together and just enjoy today.
I do, but... it's a little sad I think? A lesson to not take hanging out with others for granted. It's not like the people we want to be around today are guaranteed to stay until tomorrow.
[ Um. He's trying to be positive actually. ]
So! Let's keep exploring together and just enjoy today.
It isn't.
[ Yes...he concludes it is a stark reminder of that, in retrospect. The words spoken also bring about a familiar bittersweetness, but Jing Yuan will look past it.
So it is with this, he manages a light smile. No need to make their initial meeting dimmed by his own words when they can make it a simple and good time instead. ]
...But, let us do exactly that. There is quite a lot we have yet to have properly explored, hm?
Mostly just a couple of shops for now. Though, do tell me if something catches your eye?
[ Yes...he concludes it is a stark reminder of that, in retrospect. The words spoken also bring about a familiar bittersweetness, but Jing Yuan will look past it.
So it is with this, he manages a light smile. No need to make their initial meeting dimmed by his own words when they can make it a simple and good time instead. ]
...But, let us do exactly that. There is quite a lot we have yet to have properly explored, hm?
Mostly just a couple of shops for now. Though, do tell me if something catches your eye?
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Red velvet? Oh, yeah. I've heard of it. I've never made anything with it before, but I think you'll just need...vanilla and buttermilk, if you already have the chocolate covered? And a lot of butter.
[ If those ingredients are even easily accessible here, he wonders. ]
Are you making it for someone?
[ If those ingredients are even easily accessible here, he wonders. ]
Are you making it for someone?
( Jing Yuan is not the first to express relief Mika hadn't died, and he, possibly, would not be the last - and it settles weird in his chest each time, leaves an echo in the hollow where his heart's meant to be. It feels...
He thinks on the question posed, inspecting his memories carefully. )
... Just Khun's. Just when wearing the glasses. And just briefly. I had the glasses on when we started speaking, but I didn't hear his thoughts at first... but then it happened suddenly, which is when I told him about it. And he ended it pretty quick once I told him. It's part of why I thought it was a prank or something he was doing.
( This is all... such a headache. )
... Let me know if you find anything. I'll see if I remember more, too. ( And then, after a beat, just since Jing Yuan is a Westie, too: ) ... I'm not going to go after him, or anything, though. Not out of revenge.
( He'd only do it if he thought it would be a decent preventative measure for future indiscretions, but he's been thus far convinced out of that, so. )
He thinks on the question posed, inspecting his memories carefully. )
... Just Khun's. Just when wearing the glasses. And just briefly. I had the glasses on when we started speaking, but I didn't hear his thoughts at first... but then it happened suddenly, which is when I told him about it. And he ended it pretty quick once I told him. It's part of why I thought it was a prank or something he was doing.
( This is all... such a headache. )
... Let me know if you find anything. I'll see if I remember more, too. ( And then, after a beat, just since Jing Yuan is a Westie, too: ) ... I'm not going to go after him, or anything, though. Not out of revenge.
( He'd only do it if he thought it would be a decent preventative measure for future indiscretions, but he's been thus far convinced out of that, so. )
[ A quick headshake in lieu of an answer, but pretty much, yes. It looks normal enough, until a closer look sees the odd shape and the embossed S.E.E.S. on the metal barrel. Even so, he can see how any quick glance would make it seem otherwise.
Sentimental...maybe. A gift...definitely not. ]
'S complicated. [ That's putting it lightly enough, really. ] You can't really call it a gift, though.
[ Not when he had demanded his way into getting it the first time, and had to have it thrust upon him the second. ]
...It reminds me of home, or somethin' like that.
Sentimental...maybe. A gift...definitely not. ]
'S complicated. [ That's putting it lightly enough, really. ] You can't really call it a gift, though.
[ Not when he had demanded his way into getting it the first time, and had to have it thrust upon him the second. ]
...It reminds me of home, or somethin' like that.
[ What! Not the tease in retaliation?! Tatara only laughs at that, sneakily taking a third in the process. He doesn't say anything, because something tells him it'll just keep escalating if he does. ]
Aww, but you're so photogenic! I can't help it!
[ So he teases in turn. His eyes drop to the screen and as he locks the phone, he thinks, maybe it would've been nice to have a picture on his own phone. Not like it'd have much use there, though.
He scoots out of the chair, and takes the few steps back towards Jing Yuan. He holds the phone out for him to take it. ]
Thanks, Jing Yuan. I won't waste your battery. [ Conserve it! ]
Aww, but you're so photogenic! I can't help it!
[ So he teases in turn. His eyes drop to the screen and as he locks the phone, he thinks, maybe it would've been nice to have a picture on his own phone. Not like it'd have much use there, though.
He scoots out of the chair, and takes the few steps back towards Jing Yuan. He holds the phone out for him to take it. ]
Thanks, Jing Yuan. I won't waste your battery. [ Conserve it! ]
[ Jing Yuan keeps in mind to discuss another topic with Yamato as well. But, they can discuss that while they're in the kitchen.
He has no idea how many people know about the danger of "promises" here, either way, and by this time, he has certainly learned about it himself. As he agreed with Mika, he will tell others. Also, he doesn't care about dodging the question, bluntly stating: ]
I am.
The other issue is I have no idea what the flavor would taste like within a cake. Working with others is a simple matter, but, if I am to ask for help in this I would rather a slightly familiar face...
[ Jing Yuan's words hover around a sense of awkward...mostly because he can't pretend to be an extrovert on little sleep. He never planned this out either, but he decides to head towards the door immediately, with tea in hand, mind already working a mile a minute. ]
Let's go, shall we?
He has no idea how many people know about the danger of "promises" here, either way, and by this time, he has certainly learned about it himself. As he agreed with Mika, he will tell others. Also, he doesn't care about dodging the question, bluntly stating: ]
I am.
The other issue is I have no idea what the flavor would taste like within a cake. Working with others is a simple matter, but, if I am to ask for help in this I would rather a slightly familiar face...
[ Jing Yuan's words hover around a sense of awkward...mostly because he can't pretend to be an extrovert on little sleep. He never planned this out either, but he decides to head towards the door immediately, with tea in hand, mind already working a mile a minute. ]
Let's go, shall we?
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[ Tatara can very well deal, Jing Yuan knows it! Anyway, oh my god...
That's three photos. Three. He doesn't know what he's going to do with them himself, but it's fine. ]
I'm sure you can't.
[ Jing Yuan notices the other look at his phone, surely admiring his lovely cat. Which is totally fine. All cats are lovely creatures and should be closely examined. Okay, okay, he isn't obtuse, he has a feeling the other must be missing the usage of his own, so he just quietly adds a project to his head.
He'll be taking the phone back once it's held out to him. He gives a small dignified arch of a brow when he notices the extra photo taken. ]
It's no problem at all. I won't be using it for much...until I find a creative solution, that is.
...That said, I do appreciate your visit. Feel free to stay as long or go whenever you like.
That's three photos. Three. He doesn't know what he's going to do with them himself, but it's fine. ]
I'm sure you can't.
[ Jing Yuan notices the other look at his phone, surely admiring his lovely cat. Which is totally fine. All cats are lovely creatures and should be closely examined. Okay, okay, he isn't obtuse, he has a feeling the other must be missing the usage of his own, so he just quietly adds a project to his head.
He'll be taking the phone back once it's held out to him. He gives a small dignified arch of a brow when he notices the extra photo taken. ]
It's no problem at all. I won't be using it for much...until I find a creative solution, that is.
...That said, I do appreciate your visit. Feel free to stay as long or go whenever you like.
[ Get used to being cared for, Mika. It will do good for your health, or...it will bring about various complications, but still be worth it?!
But, anyways, that sure is something.
Jing Yuan is listening closely to the words being spoken to him, and hm. ]
Hmm...it's unlikely to be a coincidence. This will do for now, though it certainly be more conclusive if we still had the item with us.
[ Quite a headache! Jing Yuan will simply have to keep an eye out for it, he supposes. ]
Very well. I shall indeed let you know about any further results of any more findings, regardless. After all, I doubt that the oddities will end here, and we should remain ever-vigilant so that nothing so dangerous occurs once more. [ ... ] But, I am glad to hear you will not try to end his life.
Regardless of who started what, or who tried to kill who, I'd stop all parties involved myself.
[ It doesn't matter the reasoning, it doesn't matter who is from which Country; if they started it, he will finish it, without anyone dying. Jing Yuan will not condone such dangerous in-fighting. ]
But, anyways, that sure is something.
Jing Yuan is listening closely to the words being spoken to him, and hm. ]
Hmm...it's unlikely to be a coincidence. This will do for now, though it certainly be more conclusive if we still had the item with us.
[ Quite a headache! Jing Yuan will simply have to keep an eye out for it, he supposes. ]
Very well. I shall indeed let you know about any further results of any more findings, regardless. After all, I doubt that the oddities will end here, and we should remain ever-vigilant so that nothing so dangerous occurs once more. [ ... ] But, I am glad to hear you will not try to end his life.
Regardless of who started what, or who tried to kill who, I'd stop all parties involved myself.
[ It doesn't matter the reasoning, it doesn't matter who is from which Country; if they started it, he will finish it, without anyone dying. Jing Yuan will not condone such dangerous in-fighting. ]
[ As Jing Yuan takes his phone back, Tatara pats him on the head. Wizard headpat given! ]
Of course! We're neighbors. [ He steps back, both signaling his intent to leave and also, being careful not to intrude too far into Jing Yuan's space. ] You're welcome to knock on my door anytime, too. I'm here for you.
[ As his sage!
He waves, and whirls on his heel to leave. Goodbye, lion daddy... ]
Of course! We're neighbors. [ He steps back, both signaling his intent to leave and also, being careful not to intrude too far into Jing Yuan's space. ] You're welcome to knock on my door anytime, too. I'm here for you.
[ As his sage!
He waves, and whirls on his heel to leave. Goodbye, lion daddy... ]
Oh?
...An object then granted to you for certain purposes, that might have to do with this S.E.E.S, I assume.
[ Jing Yuan puts it out there without necessarily asking for details because that might be a bag of worms. Such is the implications surrounding the word 'complicated', after all, but whatever the case, he will address the other matter. ]
And like a memento.
[ He will offer something also like an out as well, though. ]
Ah, and while we're talking, as well as bound to be working together in the future...I believe we should do something like an introduction. I am Jing Yuan. It's a pleasure meeting you, despite the abrupt nature of our situation.
...An object then granted to you for certain purposes, that might have to do with this S.E.E.S, I assume.
[ Jing Yuan puts it out there without necessarily asking for details because that might be a bag of worms. Such is the implications surrounding the word 'complicated', after all, but whatever the case, he will address the other matter. ]
And like a memento.
[ He will offer something also like an out as well, though. ]
Ah, and while we're talking, as well as bound to be working together in the future...I believe we should do something like an introduction. I am Jing Yuan. It's a pleasure meeting you, despite the abrupt nature of our situation.
[ Jing Yuan smiles at that, a little appreciative...
But, then he goes towards somewhere there so happens to be animal carvings and the like admist certain collections of shops. ]
...Souvenirs could work.
Do you happen to have an animal you'd like, Ginger?
[ He has to wonder about that, just a bit. ]
But, then he goes towards somewhere there so happens to be animal carvings and the like admist certain collections of shops. ]
...Souvenirs could work.
Do you happen to have an animal you'd like, Ginger?
[ He has to wonder about that, just a bit. ]
[ Can it be...? He is in the company of a fellow cat-lover? Don't mind if his expression even manages to brighten up, help. ]
Oh? Aren't they? They are the most adorable, no?
[ He means it, as they're looking at these cute figurines. He will show the other one that is definitely kitty-shaped, bright smile on his face. ]
I have one back home, you know.
Oh? Aren't they? They are the most adorable, no?
[ He means it, as they're looking at these cute figurines. He will show the other one that is definitely kitty-shaped, bright smile on his face. ]
I have one back home, you know.
[ Jing Yuan can catch that interest a mile awhile alongside that smile and that helps in keeping his excitement.
That in of itself was a given even without it, though there is more exuberance because of it. In his own way that isn't exactly a traditional jumping for joy, but for him that is what it is. ]
A lion. I've named it Wave-Treading Snow Lion.
There is nothing better than a loyal companion like a dear feline who will stay by your side. Don't you agree?
That in of itself was a given even without it, though there is more exuberance because of it. In his own way that isn't exactly a traditional jumping for joy, but for him that is what it is. ]
A lion. I've named it Wave-Treading Snow Lion.
There is nothing better than a loyal companion like a dear feline who will stay by your side. Don't you agree?
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