Seriously, bro? You never noticed? [He kneels down closer to it and plucks one of the starlight glowing pieces from it, holding it with a hand.] Instant light! [He carefully puts it back in.] Honestly I keep forgetting it too. It doesn't really change anything 'bout me right?
[If Witch Detective had been released around his time, he might have made a joke about being a sparkling vampire.]
I'm done! Let's pick some drinks and get outta here. We still have a good thirty or so minutes to set things up and start cooking before the sunset happens.
[ Junpei watches as Eikichi is able to actually pluck out one of the sparkling lights -- impressed. It's a strange ability but useful, probably? If they ever find themselves out in the darkness somewhere. ]
No, it doesn't change anything. You're still the most beautiful guy I've ever laid eyes on.
[ Junpei smiles at Eikichi before tapping his chin in thought. ]
Since we're gonna have the fire going, maybe we should just bring a kettle and some tea so we can have it on hand? Pour it as we go and still keep it nice and warm?
[ Junpei preens when Eikichi calls him handsome before returning that hug with one arm and then follows Eikichi like a little duckling. He's not sure what he can do, but he knows Eikichi can't carry it all so Junpei's prepared to take whatever -- whether that's the kettle and tea or something else. ]
Mmm, that's all you, babe. I don't know all that much about tea. I just thought it was better than having an energy drink this late in the day. Especially 'cause someone likes to get up too early.
Better to get herbal teas in that case. [He doesn't even deny he gets up early - it's true. Now they just need to avoid caffeine altogether, so black teas are definately out.] Maybe something like lemongrass or lemon and honey would fit nicely with the hotpot...white imperial tea might be nice...
[His knowledge of drinks is somewhat limited to "what tea goes well with fish" and "what alcohol pairs well with fish" to serve at customers in their shop. He settles on a sort of mixture of various tea leafs which he puts together in a portable teapot and gives that to Junpei along with the hotpot that they'll use to cook the food. He then gets to using towels to fold the other food boxes together, like a sort of fae-made benoto boxes]
[ Junpei nods along, clueless but agreeable. Eikichi knows best! He'll defer to Eikichi on this one. In the meantime he is the extra set of arms in taking the items. ]
You got it, Boss.
[ Junpei smiles, cheeky. ]
Or I guess No Longer The Boss.
[ There's a wink and Junpei starts toward the door, waiting for Eikichi to finish the final touches of prep before they can be on their way. ]
But you can still boss me around later if ya want~!
[The two 'boxes' of tied ingredients strung together, Eikichi looks back at him, a glint in his eyes.]
No Longer The Boss is right. We can save the bossing around for later.
[He holds them with the care of someone's whose had to juggle packing boxes filled with fish for most of his life as he easily piles them on top with each other. That's why he didn't have that much trouble when they shopped, for the most part.]
Alright! The night is...not even young at this point since it hasn't started yet, so let's just go to the beach!
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[ He'd salute except his hands are kinda full. So instead, Junpei playfully marches out the door like a man on a mission. And they are on a mission. They gotta pick the best spot. Who knows how much competition is out there for sunset on the beach watching! ]
Yanno, this will be the first sunset I've gone out and deliberately watched. I'd be out before when it's happening and just be like 'huh, looks like it's getting dark.' But never really sat down with the intention of just...watching it turn to night. So it's one more first to add to the many firsts I've gotten to do with you.
Right and the Dark Hour probably didn't help, huh...
[Look at his boyfriend, acting like a nerd. Off they go, MISSION START! It doesn't take too long for them to leave the safety of the castle and head off to the beach, close to the pier where they may see the ghost ship. Once he's satisfied with the sky-to-beach ratio, he puts the brazer down, putting the pot on top of it, ready to be heated. He removes the clothes from the containers, putting both down on the ground for them to sit on. Wouldn't want too much sand everywhere after all. As he puts pieces of charcoal into the brazer, he adds;]
Y'know what that means, right? I know I wake up early, but we should do it together! to watch the sunrise! That way we can say we've done both! [A small pause for dramatics.] Or done both of each other?
[ He almost wishes they could have a flag to plant down as they claim their spot, but at the same time it would just be for funsies because it doesn't really look like they're having much competition. In fact, the whole beach is pretty vacant beyond a few stragglers. That's perfectly fine with Junpei. He had his fill of interactions in the marketplace. ]
I think I'm better off staying up the whole night until sunrise than I am waking up for it. And it won't be tonight. Tonight I'm gonna be so tired. An afternoon marathon of good sex, a belly full of good food and herbal tea? No shot I'm staying awake too long after we get back to the dorm.
[ He settles onto the cloth, watching all that Eikichi's doing with interest. ]
Ooo. We should take some selfies in the sunset. Maybe one of those fun ones where we each do one half of a heart with our hands and have the sun glowing between them. My Leaf's an aspiring photographer. I bet it could get the right angles to make it look real cool!
Right! I don't think I'd want an all-nighter either. [He's tired as well. Not just cause of all the things Junpei mentioned, but also it was a pretty long day in general. Even without the sex.
But the sex did do a lot of work, it's true.]
Sure. Let it run wild and do its thing. As long as it's careful not to get wet with water, that might damage it. Maybe? I don't know what these things run on.
[With the pot on top and the charcoal on the bottom, he briefly summons...Vishnu who he gives pieces of wood that burst into flames, as the Persona get the fire going before disappearing. Yes, he could have just used a match but this is way more flashy.]
I think we timed it just right. The pot should be boiling in a few minutes, right before the sunset.
[ He's not actually sure if the Leaf is an electronic, even though he tends to think of it as one. But it charges by....moonlight? Sunlight? And apparently it's alive? So maybe it could go for a swim. Get some cool underwater shots. Summer's coming up soon. No doubt Junpei and Eikichi are gonna have some beachy fun. Ahhhh, Junpei smiles at the thought. Him and Eikichi going for a swim, maybe finding themselves a waterfall they can sneak behind and steal some kisses. ]
Hm? [ Eikichi's still talking and Junpei was busy fantasizing. It takes him a moment to realize what he said. ] Oh! Go us for our perfect timing~! Also I'm loving this idea. Maybe we can bring Tatsuya out for picnic hotpot next time? I bet he'd love it.
[Oh that's so kind of you, Junpei. Eikichi smiles at the idea.]
Yeah! I'm not averse to a bro's night out. That could be fun and take his mind off other things. Plus another day were he isn't down scarfing potato chips. [A win in his book. He scoots a little closer to Junpei.]
[ Of course Eikichi is over here, being the mother hen of the group -- making sure his bestie and boyfriend are taken care of. It makes him smile and he closes up that gap between them so his head can drop onto Eikichi's shoulder. ]
What a week.
[ He repeats. Junpei did have to contend with the lows of all the shit he went through at home, but that's nicely offset by the highs of getting to be with Eikichi. ]
Who could've predicted going to magical faerie land could net me the man of my dreams? And that he'd be one of the first people I got to meet at a crappy school dance. Eikichi-kun, will you take me to homecoming next time?
[ Junpei looks up at him with a grin. He's not even sure what 'homecoming' is, just that it's in all those American teen movies and Junpei's pretty fond of his American movies, especially the super hero ones they show at the film festival! ]
[He's content to just stare at the waves for a while as Junpei speaks, leaning his head on top of his and smiling. Each month brings something new and he feels so far away from being flung back home that it feels like his reality is nothing more than a dream now. It both worries and soothes him. He can be greedy for a little longer, right?]
Well, I don't know why we need to do a dance for coming home, but yeah! I will definitely take you to a homecoming if they ever hold it again.
[He moves his head just so Junpei can look at him, and he still thinks a summer festival would be way more fun than a weird school thing, but he'll lean into it because it's fun.]
We'll do the kissing booth this time!
[The water is close to bubbling up. Time to open up the boxes so that they slowly submerge things as they eat. He only stands up to do that and also give him a small plate with some rice and chopsticks so he can take what he wants, cook it and then eat it.]
[ He leans in to give Eikichi a quick peck before sitting up in order to start getting their meal in order. A smile remains on his face the entire time, and he steals a glance at Eikichi again. Every now and then, Junpei has to pause in a moment they share to really absorb it -- to feel how full his heart is right now, how happy they are. He wishes he could find a way to bottle up this feeling so he could keep it forever.
Junpei lets out a sound of amusement. Gosh, he really is hopelessly enamored, isn't he? He takes the chopsticks and turns to the spread, mulling over what he'd like to try first. So many delicious options! ]
Imagine if we could have that hot air balloon ride from my dreams, though. Doing it at sunset. Maaaan, that'd be bliss.
[Sadly, bottling up emotions could end up badly hurting either of them.
Eikichi for his part, makes it easy, putting a few of the leafy vegetables into the pot along with some slightly fried tofu (this is the most fried anything he will eat). The sauces will take care of the rest in terms of flavours and keep his calorie count low.]
Maybe one day we can have one...it would be fun to be up in the air...and hopefully not get sick. [He briefly shakes. No! He'll be fine!]
You won't get sick. All you'd have to do is look at me and it'll be all better! I am the cure to all your ails~!
[ Junpei confidently states, opting to start with the seafood. Eikichi did say to take that out first, so Junpei's plan is to cook it -- then get to eat it will the red meats are cooking. A winning strategy to fill his stomach well! ]
My incredible restoring powers only work for Eikichi's though. So you can't share this secret cure with anyone else!
True, that might work out if you---hey wait a minute! Beef first! Beef first! Save the seafood for last, babe! Unless you were gonna eat this sashimi style?
[No, don't put the seafood into the broth, it's gonna taste fishy the entire time. As much as Eikichi could try to tolerate it, he knows it'll make him feel sick really fast.]
[Saved Eikichi at the very least as he looks at the beef go in. At least he didn't mind the slight taste of it with his vegetables if he didn't have to eat it. He takes out some of the vegetables with his chopsticks and puts them on top of his rice bowl. The fried tofu can come out later.]
We did get a pretty good workout earlier today, didn't we?
[He says it with a laugh. This is as much exercise he's willing to do.]
[ He chirps with a grin, still tingling from the very thought of it. ]
That's why I keep saying, you're burning plenty of calories now. That diet of yours can relax.
[ Junpei, the master of stealing kisses, plants a quick peck on Eikichi's cheek before he tends to his steak slices -- pulling them when they're done enough. ]
[He lets himself be kissed before he grabs and chomps down on his fried tofu to make his point. Look at him. Eating up all the calories. So many of them.]
Besides, you like me now, right? Would you really like me if I was into track and field and rock climbing? [He's teasing. He knows Junpei would still like him, but those are the last two things Eikichi wants to do with his life.]
Now that you mention it. It would be pretty hot seeing you with all those muscles flexing as you scale a rock wall.
[ He teases back, putting in the lamb before turning to his bowl to gobble up his food with a sound of happiness. So tasty! Uwaaaa, he's getting so spoiled here. His eyes drift toward the sky. Shades of pink and orange have started to stain the clouds. Junpei settles against Eikichi so they can take it all in together. ]
I'd like you even if you got old, grey, and had knees that could predict the rain, yanno. [ Maybe especially then. It would be a gift to have that many years with Eikichi. As it is, they'll be lucky to get a single year. ]
Hrrk! [He does not have a good reply to that so he just coughs on the tofu briefly.] S-sorry but I don't think I could really get muscles. [He's more of a male fashion model.]
Don't say that! The fae will hear and suddenly we'll be as old as Gramps. [He laughs softly because he's fine with that. Wondering how many years they'll get to be together inching its way into his mind as well.] We should take a selfie! Maybe I can paint a picture of this later.
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Seriously, bro? You never noticed? [He kneels down closer to it and plucks one of the starlight glowing pieces from it, holding it with a hand.] Instant light! [He carefully puts it back in.] Honestly I keep forgetting it too. It doesn't really change anything 'bout me right?
[If Witch Detective had been released around his time, he might have made a joke about being a sparkling vampire.]
I'm done! Let's pick some drinks and get outta here. We still have a good thirty or so minutes to set things up and start cooking before the sunset happens.
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[ Junpei watches as Eikichi is able to actually pluck out one of the sparkling lights -- impressed. It's a strange ability but useful, probably? If they ever find themselves out in the darkness somewhere. ]
No, it doesn't change anything. You're still the most beautiful guy I've ever laid eyes on.
[ Junpei smiles at Eikichi before tapping his chin in thought. ]
Since we're gonna have the fire going, maybe we should just bring a kettle and some tea so we can have it on hand? Pour it as we go and still keep it nice and warm?
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[He briefly points to himself with both thumbs before laughing. It could be useful, someday.]
You nerd. [His grin is so large his cheeks hurt.] And you're the most handsome guy I had the chance to meet!
[He gives him a hug before looking for a kettle.]
Good idea! Let's get like, super rare leaves or something.
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Mmm, that's all you, babe. I don't know all that much about tea. I just thought it was better than having an energy drink this late in the day. Especially 'cause someone likes to get up too early.
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[His knowledge of drinks is somewhat limited to "what tea goes well with fish" and "what alcohol pairs well with fish" to serve at customers in their shop. He settles on a sort of mixture of various tea leafs which he puts together in a portable teapot and gives that to Junpei along with the hotpot that they'll use to cook the food. He then gets to using towels to fold the other food boxes together, like a sort of fae-made benoto boxes]
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You got it, Boss.
[ Junpei smiles, cheeky. ]
Or I guess No Longer The Boss.
[ There's a wink and Junpei starts toward the door, waiting for Eikichi to finish the final touches of prep before they can be on their way. ]
But you can still boss me around later if ya want~!
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No Longer The Boss is right. We can save the bossing around for later.
[He holds them with the care of someone's whose had to juggle packing boxes filled with fish for most of his life as he easily piles them on top with each other. That's why he didn't have that much trouble when they shopped, for the most part.]
Alright! The night is...not even young at this point since it hasn't started yet, so let's just go to the beach!
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[ He'd salute except his hands are kinda full. So instead, Junpei playfully marches out the door like a man on a mission. And they are on a mission. They gotta pick the best spot. Who knows how much competition is out there for sunset on the beach watching! ]
Yanno, this will be the first sunset I've gone out and deliberately watched. I'd be out before when it's happening and just be like 'huh, looks like it's getting dark.' But never really sat down with the intention of just...watching it turn to night. So it's one more first to add to the many firsts I've gotten to do with you.
[ He smiles at his partner. ]
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[Look at his boyfriend, acting like a nerd. Off they go, MISSION START! It doesn't take too long for them to leave the safety of the castle and head off to the beach, close to the pier where they may see the ghost ship. Once he's satisfied with the sky-to-beach ratio, he puts the brazer down, putting the pot on top of it, ready to be heated. He removes the clothes from the containers, putting both down on the ground for them to sit on. Wouldn't want too much sand everywhere after all. As he puts pieces of charcoal into the brazer, he adds;]
Y'know what that means, right? I know I wake up early, but we should do it together! to watch the sunrise! That way we can say we've done both! [A small pause for dramatics.] Or done both of each other?
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I think I'm better off staying up the whole night until sunrise than I am waking up for it. And it won't be tonight. Tonight I'm gonna be so tired. An afternoon marathon of good sex, a belly full of good food and herbal tea? No shot I'm staying awake too long after we get back to the dorm.
[ He settles onto the cloth, watching all that Eikichi's doing with interest. ]
Ooo. We should take some selfies in the sunset. Maybe one of those fun ones where we each do one half of a heart with our hands and have the sun glowing between them. My Leaf's an aspiring photographer. I bet it could get the right angles to make it look real cool!
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But the sex did do a lot of work, it's true.]
Sure. Let it run wild and do its thing. As long as it's careful not to get wet with water, that might damage it. Maybe? I don't know what these things run on.
[With the pot on top and the charcoal on the bottom, he briefly summons...Vishnu who he gives pieces of wood that burst into flames, as the Persona get the fire going before disappearing. Yes, he could have just used a match but this is way more flashy.]
I think we timed it just right. The pot should be boiling in a few minutes, right before the sunset.
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[ He's not actually sure if the Leaf is an electronic, even though he tends to think of it as one. But it charges by....moonlight? Sunlight? And apparently it's alive? So maybe it could go for a swim. Get some cool underwater shots. Summer's coming up soon. No doubt Junpei and Eikichi are gonna have some beachy fun. Ahhhh, Junpei smiles at the thought. Him and Eikichi going for a swim, maybe finding themselves a waterfall they can sneak behind and steal some kisses. ]
Hm? [ Eikichi's still talking and Junpei was busy fantasizing. It takes him a moment to realize what he said. ] Oh! Go us for our perfect timing~! Also I'm loving this idea. Maybe we can bring Tatsuya out for picnic hotpot next time? I bet he'd love it.
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Yeah! I'm not averse to a bro's night out. That could be fun and take his mind off other things. Plus another day were he isn't down scarfing potato chips. [A win in his book. He scoots a little closer to Junpei.]
Man, what a week, huh?
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What a week.
[ He repeats. Junpei did have to contend with the lows of all the shit he went through at home, but that's nicely offset by the highs of getting to be with Eikichi. ]
Who could've predicted going to magical faerie land could net me the man of my dreams? And that he'd be one of the first people I got to meet at a crappy school dance. Eikichi-kun, will you take me to homecoming next time?
[ Junpei looks up at him with a grin. He's not even sure what 'homecoming' is, just that it's in all those American teen movies and Junpei's pretty fond of his American movies, especially the super hero ones they show at the film festival! ]
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Well, I don't know why we need to do a dance for coming home, but yeah! I will definitely take you to a homecoming if they ever hold it again.
[He moves his head just so Junpei can look at him, and he still thinks a summer festival would be way more fun than a weird school thing, but he'll lean into it because it's fun.]
We'll do the kissing booth this time!
[The water is close to bubbling up. Time to open up the boxes so that they slowly submerge things as they eat. He only stands up to do that and also give him a small plate with some rice and chopsticks so he can take what he wants, cook it and then eat it.]
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[ He leans in to give Eikichi a quick peck before sitting up in order to start getting their meal in order. A smile remains on his face the entire time, and he steals a glance at Eikichi again. Every now and then, Junpei has to pause in a moment they share to really absorb it -- to feel how full his heart is right now, how happy they are. He wishes he could find a way to bottle up this feeling so he could keep it forever.
Junpei lets out a sound of amusement. Gosh, he really is hopelessly enamored, isn't he? He takes the chopsticks and turns to the spread, mulling over what he'd like to try first. So many delicious options! ]
Imagine if we could have that hot air balloon ride from my dreams, though. Doing it at sunset. Maaaan, that'd be bliss.
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Eikichi for his part, makes it easy, putting a few of the leafy vegetables into the pot along with some slightly fried tofu (this is the most fried anything he will eat). The sauces will take care of the rest in terms of flavours and keep his calorie count low.]
Maybe one day we can have one...it would be fun to be up in the air...and hopefully not get sick. [He briefly shakes. No! He'll be fine!]
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[ Junpei confidently states, opting to start with the seafood. Eikichi did say to take that out first, so Junpei's plan is to cook it -- then get to eat it will the red meats are cooking. A winning strategy to fill his stomach well! ]
My incredible restoring powers only work for Eikichi's though. So you can't share this secret cure with anyone else!
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[No, don't put the seafood into the broth, it's gonna taste fishy the entire time. As much as Eikichi could try to tolerate it, he knows it'll make him feel sick really fast.]
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Right, right.
[ And he changes course. Eikichi saved the day as the beef goes into the pot instead. ]
.....to be fair, I probably would've eaten it way undercooked 'cause I'm staaaarving.
[ Pancakes for breakfast and sex for lunch was more than enough to work up an appetite! ]
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We did get a pretty good workout earlier today, didn't we?
[He says it with a laugh. This is as much exercise he's willing to do.]
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[ He chirps with a grin, still tingling from the very thought of it. ]
That's why I keep saying, you're burning plenty of calories now. That diet of yours can relax.
[ Junpei, the master of stealing kisses, plants a quick peck on Eikichi's cheek before he tends to his steak slices -- pulling them when they're done enough. ]
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[He lets himself be kissed before he grabs and chomps down on his fried tofu to make his point. Look at him. Eating up all the calories. So many of them.]
Besides, you like me now, right? Would you really like me if I was into track and field and rock climbing? [He's teasing. He knows Junpei would still like him, but those are the last two things Eikichi wants to do with his life.]
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[ He teases back, putting in the lamb before turning to his bowl to gobble up his food with a sound of happiness. So tasty! Uwaaaa, he's getting so spoiled here. His eyes drift toward the sky. Shades of pink and orange have started to stain the clouds. Junpei settles against Eikichi so they can take it all in together. ]
I'd like you even if you got old, grey, and had knees that could predict the rain, yanno. [ Maybe especially then. It would be a gift to have that many years with Eikichi. As it is, they'll be lucky to get a single year. ]
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Don't say that! The fae will hear and suddenly we'll be as old as Gramps. [He laughs softly because he's fine with that. Wondering how many years they'll get to be together inching its way into his mind as well.] We should take a selfie! Maybe I can paint a picture of this later.
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