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[gasmaskguy]

Who: Aoba aocatch , Clear gasmaskguy , Koujaku kaba , and Vietnam hoasen
When: Monday, December 1
Where: Clear's apartment
What: Family dinner!! Well, two neighbors/good friends and Aoba, but close enough.
Rating/Warning: This is bound to be embarrassing in so many ways.


[ Having some time off from work during a weekday had left Clear with an abundance of free time, but he's made good use of it, he thinks! While his friends and Aoba were busy at their own jobs, he got an early start preparing a nice dinner for the four of them to share. It wasn't a grandiose idea, really, but he felt it to be an important one - a necessary ritual shared among good company. It promoted a sense of familiarity, home, and happiness.

Of course, he didn't believe that Aoba or Koujaku had the privilege of meeting Vietnam yet, but when he sent out texts asking them to share a meal at his place tonight, he assured them that the additional 'new friend' that he'd invited was a very kind person that they were sure to like! As for Vietnam, he'd asked for the opportunity to introduce her to Aoba-san♡ and their cool friend from home. They're sure to get along well, he juuust knows it!!) ]

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[gasmaskguy]

[ If anyone's looking for Clear, he'll still be working away in the kitchen; however, it isn't closed off from the rest of the apartment, so he isn't exactly far!

The majority of the completed dishes await nearly rowed on the island counter that separates the kitchen from the living area. While preparing the rest, he sings softly to himself, quite content.

Feel free to visit with him, he'd enjoy the company! ]

[kaba]

[ Koujaku's standing just outside the kitchen. ]

Yo, Clear! You need some help in there?

[gasmaskguy]

[ Did he hear his name just now? Clear's hand stills as he listens, and as he glances over his eyes meet Koujaku's, making him realize that he had been addressing him after all. Shoulders rising, he offers an apologetic smile. ]

Koujaku-san! I'm sorry, what was that? I must have been daydreaming.

[ In truth, his right ear hasn't been functioning so well since he arrived, but he's slowly learning that the truth is sometimes too complicated. Now that he's turned to face him, it should be fine, anyway! ]

[kaba]

[ Poor guy. Looks like there's still a lot to do, even if he's starting to get the whiff of something delicious from somewhere inside.

Koujaku steps in, admiring the décor here, too. ]

Just thought you might need a hand is all. [ He shrugs. ]

[gasmaskguy]

[ Oh, what a nice offer! It makes Clear smile warmly. ]

Well... Hm!

[ Raising a hand to thoughtfully tap a knuckle at his chin, he steps back to look around at the placing he has already. ]

I think I'll be okay - but I do appreciate the offer. [ Is what he decides on, nodding surely as he looks back to his friend. ] Are you enjoying yourself, though? It looks like you haven't tried the drink I left out yet, is it not a good one?

[ Shaking his head, his smile turns a bit sheepish. ]

I don't know anything about alcohol, really. Grandfather couldn't drink it.

[kaba]

It's fine. It's fine. [ Sheesh he's just trying to be a good guess here, but he has to admit, Clear appears to be far more efficient than he is in the kitchen.

Then again he's never had to cook for more than one or two people at a time. ]

So's the alcohol, by the way. You might not wanna give Aoba too much of those, though. 'Specially if he asks for it. [ Whoops. ]

[gasmaskguy]

[ Sorry Koujaku, he's just got this entire process worked out in his head and he's already a ditz, so he doesn't want to lose track of that! ]

What do you mean? [ Totally clueless, Clear blinks. ] Does Aoba-san get sick from whiskey? There's other types of alcohol, if you want to look at them! I wouldn't want him to get sick... [ NOW HE'S WORRIED. ]

[kaba]

[ Fair enough. ]

Oi, calm down. He's not gonna get sick. [ Much. ] He's just… [ It occurs to him that Clear, in all his boundless innocence, might not have even seen a drunk man before. Especially an Aoba kind of drunk, which is indeed something to behold.

It'll be an amazing life experience, Clear. ]

He's just kind of [ embarrassing ] a lightweight is all.

[gasmaskguy]

[ That does ease his nerves enough to relax and hear him out. With a cant of the head, he ponders over that term for a good moment. ]

Oh, that means they're sensitive to it-- right?

[kaba]

…Yeah. So he doesn't need to drink all that much. [ To get the full effect and then some, you know. ]

[gasmaskguy]

Mm, got it! [ He understands now!! Which is apparently exciting enough to make his face light up in a smile. ] It's okay if we're here to take care of him though, right?

[ Now that he's calmed down a bit, it's back to mixing the dessert. A mild champagne custard, it looks pretty tasty. ]

--Hm! Maybe I can use your help, actually! [ It dawns on him quite suddenly, and he's scooping up a spoonful to hold out to Koujaku, a hand cupped under to catch any drips. ] Could you please sample this for me? I couldn't decide if it's sweet enough!

[kaba]

Right! [ Champagne custards are way out of his league. He stares at that gloop of custard like it might try to leap up and kill him.

Doesn't smell half bad, actually. ]

Sure, but… [ He licks up that spoonful thoughtfully. ]

Doesn't taste too bad. I never had something like this before, though.

[gasmaskguy]

[ It's a good thing Koujaku accepted, because Clear was starting to amp up the puppy dog eyes - but once he tasted it, that was quickly replaced with an optimistic glimmer that just dazzles when approval is given!!

Well, maybe it's not total approval - but it's good enough for him, okay. ]

Me neither, honestly! I didn't have access to half of these ingredients back at home, so I've been trying new things~ [ Reaching out, he wipes a thumb beneath Koujaku's lip with a quiet laugh. ] Wah, you got some here!

[ And without thinking, brings it to his own mouth to taste. ]

Mn, since it doesn't taste bad, I guess it's okay. Thank you, Koujaku-san!

[ How awkward can you get. ]

[kaba]

[ Fuck it should he be glad that Clear appears to have taken his mask off for good?? How can you say no to that face? It's a dangerous, dangerous weapon and—worse—Clear doesn't seem to be aware of it. ]

You're… [ He swallows, flushing at the contact. Things have just been weird overall. Also: he hasn't gotten laid in forever. Woe. ]

We—Welcome. [ Let him just…laugh it off like it's nothing. ]

I'm glad you could make stuff like that, though. It's almost as good as Tae-san's. [ And this is the highest compliment he can give to anyone who isn't Tae-san. Be thrilled, brighteyes. ]

[hoasen]

[She may have promised Clear that she won't be helping him with the cooking today, but it still doesn't stop her from peeking into the kitchen.]

It smells lovely already, Clear!

[gasmaskguy]

[ Upon hearing her voice, Clear looks over to shine the woman a smile. ]

Thank you, Vietnam-san! I hope it tastes as good!

[ He's working at adding some fruit pieces at the moment, so he'll offer her a plate full of extra slices to choose from! ]</small

[hoasen]

I should be thanking you, for inviting me! I am looking forward to what you have prepared--...

[Oh! And it looks so nice already. She reaches over to pick at one of the apple slices.] Thank you again! Such smooth cuts...

[His hand control must be extremely good.]

[gasmaskguy]

[ A grateful little chuckle carries under his breath, and once she's picked one out for herself, he sets the plate down within her reach - just in case she wants more. ]

You're very kind, but of course I'd like to invite you! We good friends now, aren't we, Vietnam-san? [ uguuuu, he's blushing~ ] Have you been getting along well with Aoba-san and Koujaku-san?

[hoasen]

[OH...MAGIC WORD. HE SAID FRIENDS. And he's blushing which makes her blush too. Ah, she's moving up in life, making friends! It's actually a lot easier when you're not stuck in the office, but she doesn't know that (until now).

She hasn't quite eaten her apple yet because of this distraction.] Yes, we are good friends indeed! I am happy that you think that way. I hope that your friends will also approve of me, I find them very good people. I have met Koujaku once before. I didn't know that he was a friend of yours, so it was a bit of a surprise.

[gasmaskguy]

[ yesss, FRIENDS!! The confirmation has Clear clasping his hands and just sparkling all over - maybe literally. ]

Uwaa~♥ [ And he'll reach out to hold her hands, instead! ] If they see you like I do, I know they will!!

[ His eyebrows raise! ]

But did you really meet Koujaku-san before? That is a surprise! When did you two meet?

[hoasen]

[SO BRIGHT...WHAT IS THIS BRIGHTNESS!!

A-ah! Now she has no idea what to do, but taking his hands is still...fine? He's just really high energy.] Then I am relieved! [SHE THINKS.]

I believe I met him around the same time as I met you. He was giving out flowers on the streets.

[gasmaskguy]

[ Thankfully, he's become pretty impervious to varying levels of uncertainty on his behalf - he doesn't even seem to notice it. Instead, he's satisfied enough that she's gained confidence in the matter, freeing her with an exuberant nod. ]

Mm! So you met him-- [ Oh, he's grinning, clamping a hand over his mouth... but his breath does a terrible job at hiding his amusement, all the same. ]

[hoasen]

[She doesn't seem to mind either way, since his childish obliviousness really seems to help?!]

Yes. Ah, he was very happy that day. [She looks around so that Koujaku won't hear her!!] Is he not like that normally?

[gasmaskguy]

[ Clear replies with a shake of the head - then following her lead in looking! It's not like he's planning to throw shade here, but you know! ]

That's not to say that Koujaku-san isn't a good person, because I believe he is! But, well, he has a temper and likes to fight a lot, too.

[hoasen]

[No one is listening!! They can continue to gossip.]

As long as he is a good person, that is all that matters. I can see him being the emotional kind, but then my perception of him might not be accurate.