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[threebetrayals]

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[book2thehead]

[Heizou cheerfully orders for both of them, since he already knows what Wanderer wants. He does specifically request to let them know if there isn't actually any unagi back in the kitchen so they can change their order if they need to. Though before the server leaves, Heizou turns back to Wanderer--]

Ah... Did you also want some wine or sake or anything like that?

[threebetrayals]

Are you even old enough for sake, if we order some?

[book2thehead]

[Heizou raises an eyebrow, amusement in his eyes.]

Ha ha, you really are hilarious.

[He goes ahead and orders some sake as well, then. Something he's sure Wanderer will like. And once the server leaves, Heizou nudges him with his foot under the table.]

How old do you think I am, anyway?

[threebetrayals]

[He nudges back.]

Anywhere from sixteen to thirty. I can't read human ages.

[book2thehead]

[He snorts at that. And nudges back, too. Because it's fun.]

That's too wide a range! Just for that I'm making you guess.

[threebetrayals]

[Nudge!]

I don't know. ...twenty?

[book2thehead]

[Nudge!! This is definitely not called "playing footsie."]

Oooh, so close! Wanna guess again~?

[threebetrayals]

No. Tell me.

[It's not, not at all.]

[book2thehead]

[Not at all. And it definitely isn't making even more hearts float over Heizou's head. Some of them turning a pretty deep shade of red.]

Aww, c'mon~ Just one more guess. You got so close!

[threebetrayals]

Twenty-one.

[He doesn't know! And is ignoring the hearts.]

[book2thehead]

And here you wanted to give up~

[Heizou beams, proud.]

I'll be twenty-two this summer.

[threebetrayals]

That doesn't answer my question about if you're old enough for sake, you know~

[Summer, hm? Probably should figure out a meal for him...]

[book2thehead]

[You have five whole months, Wanderer. Get him french fries and he'll be happy.

That makes him snerk a little, amused. And another, more pointed nudge of his foot.]

Yes, even by this world's standards, I'm old enough for sake~

[threebetrayals]

[Nudge back!!]

Just checking. I don't think anyone would appreciate me getting a minor drunk, after all.

[book2thehead]

[He laughs brightly at that.]

I did tell you I come here with Venti, right~?

[threebetrayals]

Venti would hardly care.

[book2thehead]

Well... You're not wrong about that~

[threebetrayals]

Mhm.

[Just saying.

Their drinks come out, though not the sake. That'll come out with the food.]

...this place is alright. So far.

[book2thehead]

[Heizou just smiles. And when their drinks come out he's the first to take a little sip of his, lowering his eyes to hide a little blush.]

...I'm glad. Thank you for coming here with me~

[threebetrayals]

[Wanderer just hums.

The rest of their meal is much the same, with idle chatter and nudging each other's feet under the table. Wanderer is mildly impressed by the meal, even, though he doesn't say anything to hint at that. He just eats, and drinks, and chats with Heizou.

Soon enough they're done and heading out of the tavern.]

Do you still want to fly?

[book2thehead]

[These are exactly the kind of moments that Heizou feels like he needs to cherish. Wanderer is prickly after all, and he knows how easy it can be to step on a landmine with him. He's so incredibly pleased to get to share a nice meal with him in public on a romantic holiday.

He's so tempted to take Wanderer's hand in his as they walk out of the tavern.]

Of course! Now that you've had a proper meal, how high do you think we can go~?

[threebetrayals]

With the extra weight? Probably about as tall as one of the taller trees, unless you're afraid of heights~

[book2thehead]

[He glances around to find one of these taller trees, just so he has a visual reference. And then shoots Wanderer a little smirk.]

You caught me by surprise last time, you know. I'm not afraid of heights~

[threebetrayals]

If you say so.

[Wanderer doesn't hesitate, shifting so he can just scoop Heizou in his arms in a bridal carry.]

Hold on tight. I don't want to drop you.

[And he takes off.]

[book2thehead]

Ah-?

[He does not expect the bridal carry. He lets out a little yelp of surprise before his arms are around Wanderer's neck, just in time for them to take off into the sky.

He settles down quickly enough at least, eyes bright as he lets out a little laugh.]

You really aren't much for giving warnings, are you?