[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]

"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..."

[unknownrival]

"Really, Diarmuid, don't think anything of it. I invited you out, the money is nothing."

[croibhristeoir]

"Very well, if you are certain of that."

[unknownrival]

"I promise. -Ah, there's our waiter."

One meal successfully paid for, Issei was leading Diarmuid out of the restaurant. Night had fallen, and it was a clear evening.

[croibhristeoir]

Diarmuid remained quiet as usual, following half a step or two behind Issei. He was a little more accustomed to Fuyuki at night, considering how much of a tactical misstep it was for a Servant to be seen outside in daylight.

[unknownrival]

They stopped in the middle of a grassy field, far enough from the lights of the city that the stars could clearly be seen.

"This looks comfy enough to stargaze, don't you think?"

[croibhristeoir]

Y...yes, that sounds like a good idea.