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[elevelvetor]

Elizabeth Velveteen

"Good morning, noon, or night. You have reached Elizabeth Velveteen, who may or may not be here right now. Please leave a message if you have need of me."

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[elevelvetor]

[ Ahh, sushi... Elizabeth hasn't been to Soyokaze before, so she's predictably glancing around, taking it in. It's quite nice, and it's a shame it's disappearing soon, she would've loved coming more—

she'll wait after they've got their food at such to venture back to their earlier conversation, rocking her toro nigiri between her fingers as she tries to decide how to approach the topic. Romantic... ]

About earlier... [ Stunning start, Elizabeth. She's putting wasabi on her tuna, screw it. ] You like me. Romantically, that is.

[ ...STUNNING CONTINUATION, ELIZABETH. At least she's hiding her embarrassment by eating her sushi, it's perfectly... fine... ]

[feistytrader]

[This is delicious. Absolutely delicious. Even the abrupt conversation turn can't sour the moment.]

Yeah. I mean, I couldn't say something like I love you honestly. Not right now.

[Because that's not his style. Because that would be patently untrue, as far as romantic feelings are concerned. Because Elizabeth isn't an idiot an would know that much. Not the most persuading start, but honestly is the best policy. ...Or maybe he's just a blunt idiot.]

But I like you a lot. You have a fantastic sense of humor. We've known each other for a few months, but talking to you is as easy as talking to an old friend. Spending time with you feels natural, and today was no exception. I'd like to see what we can try and make of that. Maybe we'll end up as lovey dovey as Goro and Akira, maybe not, but I think it's worth giving it a try.

[Either way, they'll have a good experience. Hopefully the sentiment got across, because that's about all that Silver can manage before losing his nerve and ducking his head down to look at his food instead of Elizabeth.]

[elevelvetor]

[ Elizabeth takes her time chewing, savoring her sushi. He likes her a lot (had it been obvious? no, certainly if it was so obvious someone would have commented about it the way she and everyone else took pleasure in picking on Goro about his crush on Akira), and she can't say she doesn't like him, either. They do get along, and it doesn't feel weird when they just hang out or anything like that...

She could say the same about any one of her friends, though. That's where the problem lies—she could really, definitely say the same about those she considers her friends. Goro, Akira, Minako, Yato, Dave, Mizuki...

(She has a lot of guy friends. She hadn't realized it until now.) ]

If you think it's worth a try, then I suppose we can try. [ There's no reason not to, at least. Though— ] I don't believe we'll ever beat Aki and Akechi, even if we wanted to, for the record. They're quite suited in that way, I suppose... It's very cute.

[feistytrader]

They're sort of gross to watch, don't you think? They're the definition of too sweet.

[...But that's... That's a yes, isn't it? They really are going to give dating a try. He's going to have to think of things for them to do, isn't he? Well, she likes sushi, so that seems to have worked out... But he can't get repetitive, either, or-

She said yes.]

Hey, that's a yes, isn't it?

[Just... Just so they're clear, and uh-]

[elevelvetor]

[ ...Was she not clear enough... ]

Yes, it is.

[ Clearer, then. Even if it's making her nervous now. Dating... She's never done it before. Then again, she's done a lot of things this year she's never done before. Maybe this is the mark of adulthood. ]

[feistytrader]

[There's no denying the certainty of that, and he smiles briefly before looking down and pulling up his phone.]

In that case...

[He's catching a quick shot of Liz. Here's hoping she wasn't mid-bite.]

[elevelvetor]

[ She wasn't, but she does have a bit of a surprised look— ]

What was that for?

[ She's not mad, just confused?? ]

[feistytrader]

[He fiddles around with his phone for a little while, then locks the screen before turning it around for Liz to see.

That sure is her surprised face on his phone.]

Now it's official.

[elevelvetor]

[ ...Oh, um. Is that something people do? She supposes Akechi's phone is the same way, with him and Akira... ]

You don't see my face enough around the apartment?

[ A tease, but

he probably doesn't

given her tendency to just. sort of.




not be around because she's busy? ]

[feistytrader]

I'm surprised at how long we can go without seeing each other in there. I bet we just missed Goro.

[It helps the place feel less crowded, and it's not like he minds, but it does give him a little pause.]

Besides, now this is a memory I can never forget. I have it right here.

[elevelvetor]

We're hardly going to forget memories of our present life anyway. [ ...but it's nice, she supposes. Speaking of Goro, though— ] Do you suppose Akechi'll have company when we return? He does seem like the type of person to invite his boyfriend over as soon as he sees the apartment is empty.