[RL with Lancer - first date.]

[unknownrival]

Issei was nervous. He didn't remember being this nervous since his first date with Haruto, years ago. He was fidgeting for reasons other than the mild cold as he waited outside his temple gates.

What was he going to do? He had only a vague idea of what to do and what if Diarmuid didn't like any of his plans? What if he made him upset?

He didn't want to ruin their friendship. Not at all.

Issei let out a sigh. "He should be here soon... I'll have to stop panicking by then."

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[croibhristeoir]

When one mainly associates with Kayneth and his crazy fiancee, one is probably going to have a skewed view of people.

"As am I, Issei."

[unknownrival]

Probably.

"Do you want dessert after this?"

[croibhristeoir]

"That sounds nice. I think I will leave the details up to your judgment, however."

[unknownrival]

"Understood! I'll make sure it's well worth it."

Hmmm, what to order, what to order... What about a warm chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream? Classic. Easily shared. Delicious.

[croibhristeoir]

Flawless planning, Issei.

He has no earthly idea what that is, but it looks delicious.

[unknownrival]

"Dig in and enjoy."

[croibhristeoir]

"Thank you."

Hesitantly taking a bite and...holy mother of what this is amazing.

[unknownrival]

"I'm going to assume you like it," Issei commented with a small chuckle.

[croibhristeoir]

"Ah--yes, of course. This is surprisingly good."

[unknownrival]

Issei smiles and starts helping himself to some of it.

[croibhristeoir]

This is a very pleased Lancer, for a change.

[unknownrival]

"I like you best when you smile."

[croibhristeoir]

Full stop. Processing.

Processing...

"I wasn't aware there was much of a difference."

[unknownrival]

"It lights up your face. It's wonderful."

[croibhristeoir]

"Really, Issei. Are you trying to flatter me?"

[unknownrival]

"I'm only speaking plainly."

Apparently 'cute' wasn't an option.

[croibhristeoir]

"I don't think you're right at all."

[unknownrival]

"Not even the tiniest bit?"

[croibhristeoir]

"Not really, no."

[unknownrival]

"I'm afraid you're just wrong."

[croibhristeoir]

"We will just have to live with each thinking the other is wrong."

[unknownrival]

"Unfortunately, it's beginning to look that way."

[croibhristeoir]

"Such a shame."

[unknownrival]

"...I think I'm covering the bill tonight. Remind me to get the waiter's attention the next time he passes."

[croibhristeoir]

"O-oh, right."

What is having money again?

"If there is anything I could possibly do to repay you..."