[ Aventurine is the most irritating man on the planet. A pause. Calmly: ]
...I'm not embarrassed.
[ His emotions are that he is a little embarrassed. Another, longer pause. ]
If that's what you want, it's fine. [ they can... match......... Is this because he doesn't want to admit it's embarrassing? Or because he's going along with what Aventurine wants? Yes. ]
[ As dry as a desert. Though his mood is actually fine. Aventurine was in shambles not even a week ago, this is an improvement even if it's still embarrassing. Nehan just picks out a nice vest for himself.
Though that reminds him. ]
Izutsumi is staying over sometimes. I take it that's fine. [ he's not allergic to cats or anything, is he... ]
[ There is a little mote of sympathy there—she's obviously lonely. And they're both introverts so her presence doesn't tend to bother him. But at this point it's sort of Aventurine's space too. ]
...Since you stay over sometimes I thought I'd check. [ He is usually a bitch but he does know how to have manners. ]
[ It's the polite thing to do, but it still strikes Aventurine with slight wonder that they've gotten to the point of asking about other people staying over. They really have settled into a comfortable familiarity with each other. ]
Well, if you don't mind, then I don't mind.
[ He goes back to the sweaters and starts rummaging around, pausing at a burgundy piece this time. ]
She used to stay with me at the barn loft. It'll be like old times.
[ Unfortunately, the last week has only made it easier to fall into some strangely easy routine. He lets Aventurine stay over pretty much whenever he likes now—and now they're shopping. If not for the looming threat of death, it'd feel normal.
It does feel like they've been here forever. Rather than indulging in sentiment about it though, he is very obviously stifling some humor. ]
[ Huh. He does ease up a bit on the teasing, regarding him for a moment. People must assume the worst of him often. ]
...I know you have scruples. More than I do.
[ From Nehan's perspective, he's softer than someone with his background honestly should be. There is the very, very quiet hum of some emotion: something admiring, and this time actually a little envious. ]
[ THAT'S NOT FINE but he'll shuffle over to the accessories stands to look at whatever Aventurine was perusing. ]
Surprising... Yes and no. [ The emotion here is thoughtful. ] I'm not surprised, because it's you. But most people in your position would be less... honest.
[ With their time and promises. Growing up with nothing tends to make for either very stingy or very generous souls, but when you have to do anything to survive, morality and decency tend to fly the coop. ]
[ Gross. His emotions don't react strongly either way, quietly accepting this as just ordinary. ]
It's all right.
[ After a second, he'll pin it to Aventurine's shirt collar. There's a little emerald on the brooch itself. It's a little earthier in tone than his usual, bright teals. ]
[ Oh... He's still as Nehan pins the brooch on him, and once it's done, Aventurine doesn't waste any time pulling him in to press a kiss against his cheek.
When he draws away, it's with a grin, and there's a fluttering happiness in his chest that gets emotionshared. ]
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[ Says this with his whole boob windowed chest. ]
Why? Don't tell me you're embarrassed by the idea.
[ He sounds like he wants Nehan to be embarrassed by the idea. ]
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...I'm not embarrassed.
[ His emotions are that he is a little embarrassed. Another, longer pause. ]
If that's what you want, it's fine. [ they can... match......... Is this because he doesn't want to admit it's embarrassing? Or because he's going along with what Aventurine wants? Yes. ]
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It is what I want.
[ He'll grab both of these sweaters and neatly fold them before placing them into a bag. The emotion is very obvious delight. ]
We can wear them inside. No one has to see. I wouldn't push you that far.
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Thank you for your consideration.
[ As dry as a desert. Though his mood is actually fine. Aventurine was in shambles not even a week ago, this is an improvement even if it's still embarrassing. Nehan just picks out a nice vest for himself.
Though that reminds him. ]
Izutsumi is staying over sometimes. I take it that's fine. [ he's not allergic to cats or anything, is he... ]
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Meanwhile, Aventurine's back at the accessories because he cannot stay away from shiny things. But at the mention of Izutsumi, he quickly looks up. ]
Shouldn't I be the one asking you that?
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He pauses where he's picking out another scarf. ]
I don't mind.
[ There is a little mote of sympathy there—she's obviously lonely. And they're both introverts so her presence doesn't tend to bother him. But at this point it's sort of Aventurine's space too. ]
...Since you stay over sometimes I thought I'd check. [ He is usually a bitch but he does know how to have manners. ]
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Well, if you don't mind, then I don't mind.
[ He goes back to the sweaters and starts rummaging around, pausing at a burgundy piece this time. ]
She used to stay with me at the barn loft. It'll be like old times.
[ "old times" that was a month and a half ago ]
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It does feel like they've been here forever. Rather than indulging in sentiment about it though, he is very obviously stifling some humor. ]
...I can't believe you stayed in a barn.
[ lol ]
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I'm sensitive about that.
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Did you know the four of us stayed at a bed and breakfast?
[ Just rubbing it in. ]
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[ WHAT? ]
And you left the rest of us to rot?
[ Just a little dramatic. ]
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We couldn't be so obviously kind to you when the cult was watching.
[ is that really it ]
But I'm sure the straw was comfortable anyway.
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[ ON AN ACTUAL BED!!! ]
I think you and the others simply had a sadistic streak and enjoyed watching our suffering from your comfortable home.
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Don't just brag about stealing Iwatooshi's bed.
[ The vibes are not jealous but they are a little Different for an absolute fraction of a second. ]
Me? A sadist...? Never. [ The emotions here are still not sincere. ] I can't speak for the other three. I think War is a masochist, personally.
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I didn't steal it. How is it that you and Mr. Daan thought the same exact thing? Iwatooshi offered it to me.
[ But he will agree that War is a masochist. Like, genuinely not even a secret. ]
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You could swindle the clothes off Iwatooshi's back without trying.
[ He may as well have stolen the bed. It'd be so easy to just be like 'oh wah straw is itchy 🥺' and there you have it. ]
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[ HE SAID THIS TO DAAN TOO AAAAAA... You all think he's a cheat and liar, well. You may be right about one of those things, but he has some morals. ]
I had every intention of paying Iwatooshi back. It just so happened that I died some days later.
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...I know you have scruples. More than I do.
[ From Nehan's perspective, he's softer than someone with his background honestly should be. There is the very, very quiet hum of some emotion: something admiring, and this time actually a little envious. ]
The type to always repay your debts, hm?
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But not Nehan.
Now that they're moving past this, Aventurine's insecurities settle down, and he nods his head. His own emotions grow curious. ]
Yes. Is that so surprising?
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Surprising... Yes and no. [ The emotion here is thoughtful. ] I'm not surprised, because it's you. But most people in your position would be less... honest.
[ With their time and promises. Growing up with nothing tends to make for either very stingy or very generous souls, but when you have to do anything to survive, morality and decency tend to fly the coop. ]
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I have my moments.
[ Some people work better with dishonesty while others require honesty. ]
I think I'm rather particular depending on individuals and their circumstances.
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How accommodating.
[ A chameleon who acts like a peacock. Nehan sorts through some chain brooches, picking up a gold one to inspect it. ]
You're quick to conform to people's needs, but you're pretty stubborn about your own.
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[ He wanders back over to the accessories, snaking an arm around Nehan's waist as he leans against him to study the brooch that was picked out. ]
That's a nice one.
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It's all right.
[ After a second, he'll pin it to Aventurine's shirt collar. There's a little emerald on the brooch itself. It's a little earthier in tone than his usual, bright teals. ]
...Not that you need more accessories.
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When he draws away, it's with a grin, and there's a fluttering happiness in his chest that gets emotionshared. ]
I'm going to wear this everywhere, thank you.
[ He gets so sentimental about gifts, weh. ]
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