[djhld-!! Makoto is abruptly turning red as he stares at his comm device. He appreciates it but it was still extremely embarrassed as well. Not of JJ, of himself and the whole situation as a whole.]
Thank you, I appreciate it. I'll try to remember that.
[He does really appreciate it though. And a few moments later, he added:]
[Nnrgh... why are you waking him up so early, Sousuke? It's... oh, okay, it's like almost noon, nevermind. He still sounds tired as he rubs his face.]
'M fine. Sorry, I didn't mean to worry you though. I've just been at a friend's house because of... um...
[How do you even word what's been going on? That being said, Sousuke might hear some faint singing in the background due to said friend (JJ) singing while cooking in the kitchen.]
[He managed to wake up a little further because of the conversation, making it a point to sit up with a yawn on the couch. He didnβt even remember crashing there but he also wasnβt too surprised.]
Yeah. Cordis gives you pheromones and I guess they were... uh... strong?
[Awkward but also true. He did chuckle tiredly at the last bit.]
Yeah. If heβs not talking he finds another way to make noise. Kinda like Nagisa.
I mean, I didn't have to do it, but I did. I made it last night, actually. I was always traveling when my birthday came up between training and other things, so I was excited to celebrate and didn't even think about just buying one.
[ and -- it's not like he doesn't have enough chroma or something ]
[He laughed again, pressing the phone between his shoulder and ear as he set down the dog bowl for Biscuit and went to grab Cake's bowl to get her food ready.
She leapt onto the counter, bell chiming as she waited.]
Well, them let me treat you to dinner or something since you already got yourself dessert. I didn't even know it was coming up, you should have told me! I would have gotten you something.
[ He's nervous in ways that are hard to explain. It's not that he hasn't been nervous before. Usually he's only nervous before competition, interviews, meetings - things like that. He's never been nervous in his personal life. He wasn't with Isabella, even when he proposed to her.
It's like - excited nervous, if he were to put words on it. He pats his pocket to make sure the main event is in place and glances around the entrance of the house and the kitchen, where he still has a few things finishing up for the other.
The cake was a single-tier cake, chocolate through and through. It was sitting neatly on the counter - Happy Birthday Makoto written by him. For dinner - he made green curry with rice and picked up some meat buns at a nearby bakery. It's not too much, he thinks, but he's never really sure what crosses a line.
He tried to do...not as much as he'd normally do.
Besides, he thinks doing his typical level of extra plus proposing might be...too much? He's trying, at least. He listened. He doesn't think the other has an idea that he's doing this - he hopes not, at least. He had gotten the rings from that shop over a month ago and tucked them away.
When Makoto gets to the kitchen, he'll find JJ stirring the curry, making sure it doesn't burn as it simmers. ]
[While Makoto wasn't exactly super surprised at the smell of dinner and cake in the house, it was his birthday, after all, he was a little curious at why JJ was acting different than his usual excitable energy. He was still energetic and excitable, don't get him wrong, but he could tell there was something else behind it. He wasn't sure what. But he figured JJ would tell him eventually.
Besides, if he knew part of it was JJ being unsure if this was too much, he would have told him from the get-go that it wasn't. Dinner and a birthday cake was just the right amount for Makoto. While he didn't mind having a party or anything like that, he preferred that with his friends and most of them weren't here. So, he was happy with just this much.
So, to try and perhaps calm JJ just a little bit, Makoto padded over to the stove and slipped his arms around JJ's middle, resting his chin on a broad shoulder.]
[ He's so good to him. JJ sometimes considers that he doesn't deserve Makoto. Mostly when he's alone because that's the only time that if his feelings show - it won't bother anyone else. Those periodic doubts were nothing next to the overwhelming confidence that he felt the rest of the time in this relationship. Makoto knows him well. He knows JJ's different types of smiles, his energy, the way he expresses himself. Makoto has used their months together and JJ doesn't mind one bit. You don't take time to learn someone like that if you don't love them.
He was always going to be better at that part than JJ was. And that was okay to him. It was one of the many things he loved about the other. He had rehearsed the proposal in his head a few times, and each time it was different. So, JJ settled on - saying what he feels at the time he did it.
He didn't want it to sound rehearsed. And when Makoto's arms settled around him, JJ relaxed into the other, put on an easy and pleased smile, and tilted his head towards him. ]
Of course! [ A small hum ] I'd do this every day if you asked! I'd do more, even. As much as you want!
[ It was part of how JJ showed he cared. Then he said: ]
[ Ever since Akira has figured out how to reliably use animal magic and transform into a cat, wandering around all over the place has become one of his favorite past times. The whole new perspective is so different compared to what he's experienced as a human and he can't get enough of it.
Today, while taking a form of a tuxedo cat, he bumps into a black cat and tries to start a conversation when he notices a tall teen approach both felines. ]
Meow?
[ Nyakira gazes up at Makoto, his tail slowly swishing from left to right and back. ]
[Makoto had stopped to get a snack, but he couldnβt bring Cake inside. The owners were nice enough to at least let her near the door so he could keep an eye while he got said goodies.
But it seemed another cat at joined in! A real pretty male tuxedo. Makoto knelt down with a small smile on his face, mindful of the door.]
Did you make a friend? Hello.
[He held his hand out for the cat the sniff while Cake eyed the bag of treats. Clearly, the dogs spoiled her!]
[ Nyakira doesn't shy away from sniffing Makoto's hand and when he's done, he puts his paw on top of his knuckles. You've been blessed by a kitty, Makoto. ]
Meow!
[ While Nyakira might not be paying that much attention to the bag of treats, saying that he hasn't noticed it or is completely ignoring it wouldn't be true. He taps Makoto's hand a few times just like it was a bell for ordering food. ]
Food?
[ Not being an experienced animal mage yet, what was supposed to be a meowing sound turns into a quiet plea spoken with Akira's human voice. ]
[ JJ starts the moment Makoto sets his foot outside for his daily routine. He bought everything he needed already. He remembers Makoto doesn't want anything big, so he keeps it between the two of them. And it isn't a "big celebration" by any means, but JJ expresses how he cares by doing a lot of things - so it's hard for him to cut back.
There will be a chocolate cake. There's a few cake pops on the side that he made with the leftover batter and scraps. They were dipped in chocolate ganache and covered with sprinkles. In addition to that, there's a few neatly wrapped gifts sitting on the counter top.
As for dinner - he made a few easy favorites - a hot pot with some vegetables, meats, and rice - as well as a green curry to put over the rice and vegetables.
Decorations are simple. A few balloons in addition to the gifts. Plus, Makoto will notice that all of the animals have a change in collars for the day - all bright and colorful.
To JJ, it's not overboard. To others - well, he doesn't care what they think. ]
[Makoto knew that JJ would likely have something planned. It was his birthday, after all. He just hoped JJ wouldn't go too overboard like he knew the ice skater wanted to. Makoto was just a simple person who liked simple things, though! And truth be told, he didn't know too many people here like JJ did, so he didn't really want to do a party either.
But he as still pleasantly surprised at what JJ did put together when he got home. The house smelled delicious, with both dinner and dessert, and the animals were adorable in their new collars. Even Cake had one! He grinned brightly as he shut the door and knelt down to pet the dogs that ran toward him.]
[ JJ smiled as he moved to set down two plates on the table before he moved to great his fiance at the door. As soon as Makoto was upright again, JJ rose a little onto his toes, closing those couple of inches in height, and pressed a kiss to Makoto's lips. It was quick and chaste. He moved a hand to settle on his cheek before finally stepping back. ]
I hope your birthday has been good so far, love. Not too stressful, easy going.
[ He doesn't mention the food or anything like that quite yet. He's sure Makoto already knows it's there. The scents are filling the house enough that he's had a few occasional beggars -- the dogs -- hanging around his feet. ]
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so - i wanted to let you know that if you ever need anything
don't hesitate to message me :) during iris even too i mean
and i don't just mean for like sex or something ofc haha
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Thank you, I appreciate it. I'll try to remember that.
[He does really appreciate it though. And a few moments later, he added:]
You too.
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It's been a while since I've heard from you. Everything alright?
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'M fine. Sorry, I didn't mean to worry you though. I've just been at a friend's house because of... um...
[How do you even word what's been going on? That being said, Sousuke might hear some faint singing in the background due to said friend (JJ) singing while cooking in the kitchen.]
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Did I wake you? Sorry. But glad you're alright...? Is it the whole... moon thing for you now?
[ a beat because that is probably the best way of asking if makoto is being... busy. ]
They they one singing?
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Yeah. Cordis gives you pheromones and I guess they were... uh... strong?
[Awkward but also true. He did chuckle tiredly at the last bit.]
Yeah. If heβs not talking he finds another way to make noise. Kinda like Nagisa.
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Guess what today is. [ He doesn't say -- yet ] I have a piece of chocolate cake for you, and you owe me one birthday kiss.
[ pause ]
I know, I know, but I don't make the rules.
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I suppose if I must. How old are you today? Six?
[Look, he had to. He chuckled again and then, made a soft, considering noise.]
Please tell me you didnβt make the cake yourself. You shouldnβt have to do that on your own birthday.
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[ Hums. ]
I mean, I didn't have to do it, but I did. I made it last night, actually. I was always traveling when my birthday came up between training and other things, so I was excited to celebrate and didn't even think about just buying one.
[ and -- it's not like he doesn't have enough chroma or something ]
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[He laughed again, pressing the phone between his shoulder and ear as he set down the dog bowl for Biscuit and went to grab Cake's bowl to get her food ready.
She leapt onto the counter, bell chiming as she waited.]
Well, them let me treat you to dinner or something since you already got yourself dessert. I didn't even know it was coming up, you should have told me! I would have gotten you something.
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It's like - excited nervous, if he were to put words on it. He pats his pocket to make sure the main event is in place and glances around the entrance of the house and the kitchen, where he still has a few things finishing up for the other.
The cake was a single-tier cake, chocolate through and through. It was sitting neatly on the counter - Happy Birthday Makoto written by him. For dinner - he made green curry with rice and picked up some meat buns at a nearby bakery. It's not too much, he thinks, but he's never really sure what crosses a line.
He tried to do...not as much as he'd normally do.
Besides, he thinks doing his typical level of extra plus proposing might be...too much? He's trying, at least. He listened. He doesn't think the other has an idea that he's doing this - he hopes not, at least. He had gotten the rings from that shop over a month ago and tucked them away.
When Makoto gets to the kitchen, he'll find JJ stirring the curry, making sure it doesn't burn as it simmers. ]
It's almost ready.
[ A pleased hum. ]
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Besides, if he knew part of it was JJ being unsure if this was too much, he would have told him from the get-go that it wasn't. Dinner and a birthday cake was just the right amount for Makoto. While he didn't mind having a party or anything like that, he preferred that with his friends and most of them weren't here. So, he was happy with just this much.
So, to try and perhaps calm JJ just a little bit, Makoto padded over to the stove and slipped his arms around JJ's middle, resting his chin on a broad shoulder.]
Smells good. Thank you.
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He was always going to be better at that part than JJ was. And that was okay to him. It was one of the many things he loved about the other. He had rehearsed the proposal in his head a few times, and each time it was different. So, JJ settled on - saying what he feels at the time he did it.
He didn't want it to sound rehearsed. And when Makoto's arms settled around him, JJ relaxed into the other, put on an easy and pleased smile, and tilted his head towards him. ]
Of course! [ A small hum ] I'd do this every day if you asked! I'd do more, even. As much as you want!
[ It was part of how JJ showed he cared. Then he said: ]
Because I lo~ve you.
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Today, while taking a form of a tuxedo cat, he bumps into a black cat and tries to start a conversation when he notices a tall teen approach both felines. ]
Meow?
[ Nyakira gazes up at Makoto, his tail slowly swishing from left to right and back. ]
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But it seemed another cat at joined in! A real pretty male tuxedo. Makoto knelt down with a small smile on his face, mindful of the door.]
Did you make a friend? Hello.
[He held his hand out for the cat the sniff while Cake eyed the bag of treats. Clearly, the dogs spoiled her!]
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Meow!
[ While Nyakira might not be paying that much attention to the bag of treats, saying that he hasn't noticed it or is completely ignoring it wouldn't be true. He taps Makoto's hand a few times just like it was a bell for ordering food. ]
Food?
[ Not being an experienced animal mage yet, what was supposed to be a meowing sound turns into a quiet plea spoken with Akira's human voice. ]
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guess what??
i think
we may have enough saved
to start looking for a house
if you wanna start i mean
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we just need to make sure
we find something with enough space
for the animals
i think they're starting to get sick of the hotel
so it couldn't be a better time really :)
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There will be a chocolate cake. There's a few cake pops on the side that he made with the leftover batter and scraps. They were dipped in chocolate ganache and covered with sprinkles. In addition to that, there's a few neatly wrapped gifts sitting on the counter top.
As for dinner - he made a few easy favorites - a hot pot with some vegetables, meats, and rice - as well as a green curry to put over the rice and vegetables.
Decorations are simple. A few balloons in addition to the gifts. Plus, Makoto will notice that all of the animals have a change in collars for the day - all bright and colorful.
To JJ, it's not overboard. To others - well, he doesn't care what they think. ]
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But he as still pleasantly surprised at what JJ did put together when he got home. The house smelled delicious, with both dinner and dessert, and the animals were adorable in their new collars. Even Cake had one! He grinned brightly as he shut the door and knelt down to pet the dogs that ran toward him.]
You all look so handsome.
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[ JJ smiled as he moved to set down two plates on the table before he moved to great his fiance at the door. As soon as Makoto was upright again, JJ rose a little onto his toes, closing those couple of inches in height, and pressed a kiss to Makoto's lips. It was quick and chaste. He moved a hand to settle on his cheek before finally stepping back. ]
I hope your birthday has been good so far, love. Not too stressful, easy going.
[ He doesn't mention the food or anything like that quite yet. He's sure Makoto already knows it's there. The scents are filling the house enough that he's had a few occasional beggars -- the dogs -- hanging around his feet. ]
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