Yeah, sorry. Actually I just got back from Brinndosi a couple days ago.
[Where? Huh. Well he would suggest someplace that has good curry -- like From the Hearth, perhaps! -- it's familiar and has a solid but homey menu. But maybe something else would be better? What kind of place would Eleanor like? Hmmm...]
[And then he remembers the place Edea took him a while back.]
Well, have you ever been to Coriander Cafe? It's about a block from the Residential Quarter, on the corner of the street.
[ There's a pause on Eleanor's end then. Is Asbel alright? She can't help but feel as though something may have happened. But... they can definitely talk more when they meet face-to-face. ]
I haven't, but... I'd be happy to meet you there. [ She knows exactly where that is. ]
Well, great! Then I'll see you in a bit? Oh, but if you're in the middle of something important, I don't mind waiting around until you've finished up.
[Even if he...is a little hungry.]
[There's not really a simple answer for whether he's all right, but Asbel is in one piece at the very least. His coat? Not so much... As will be made plain when she does arrive and Asbel's wearing something green instead of his usual white.]
[Knowing Asbel he's probably saved a sunny table by the window and has been protecting it with his life for the past few minutes. He visibly brightens when he spots her, offering what might be the first 100% Asbel smile he's mustered for anyone since yesterday.]
[In the innocently curious and well-meaning way of a boy just trying to learn more about the girl he likes.]
[...That's definitely an "other thing", but he sure doesn't have the nerve to say as much out loud.]
Foods, you mean? Um. Lots of sweets if I'm honest; ice cream, ice pops, cake, apples. Different teas...
Usually it just sort of depends on what restaurant I'm ordering from, though. Like at the Gold Pan? Probably the roast beef. And at Jade Dragon, their sou's got a really good flavor.
I guess your options would be kind of limited if you spent a lot of time sailing on the open ocean, huh?
But if that's the case, you should definitely keep trying more restaurants here, Eleanor. Otherwise you'll be missing out!
[So he says. When the waiter comes around again, he'll try to mind Gentlemanly BehaviorTM and all and let Eleanor order first. As for himself, there's a turkey apple sandwich that doesn't sound bad? And a bowl of soup! Because it's an acceptable curry comfort food substitute in a pinch.]
Good idea. [ He expression softens. He sounds so earnest...
She'll go ahead and order, waiting for Asbel to do so next. She thanks the waiter when they take their menus, speaking once more when its just the two of them again. ]
... Maybe we can both try out more restaurants together later on. If you'd like to, that is.
[Asbel can't help but smile into his hand. This is taking him back to the flower festival for some reason, but he thinks he might be a little more prepared for it this time.]
Sure, that'd be great, Eleanor. We could make it a weekly thing? Though it seems to me like we've already got a head start on that.
[He glances down at the table for a second, still smiling to himself, before he looks back up at her again.]
...So, uh, what have you been up to? I hope it wasn't as big of a mess here as it was in Brinndosi.
I'm sure we can make it work somehow. Besides, I'd like that, too.
[Asbel's expression grows more subdued.]
Oh, um...
Well, we managed to help Peromei find what she was looking for. But... I think it was a rough time for a lot of people. The ruins were close to collapsing and there were many obstacles we had to pass through. It'd take a toll on anyone.
I mean, we did have to battle some machines on the way in, and one of the passageways led to a nest full of harpies, but I don't think anyone was too seriously injured... We had some healers along, and we mostly stuck together in two large groups. Besides, a lot of the obstacles were more...emotional than anything.
[He offers what he hopes is a reassuring smile, even though "emotional" is most definitely an understatement.]
Yeah, same here. Everyone worked well together, and Peromei seemed really pleased to find her bell? Hopefully she'll be able to tell us more about it soon.
[Because for all the Arehtei seemed happy they managed to recover it, she'd also seemed a little puzzled about its use.]
[Um.]
Well, you know how Peromei's areas of expertise are hope and despair, right? Brinndosi was kind of the same. On the way to the ruins, there were these puddles that made you really miserable if you fell in. And then there was this fog at the very end, before the last chamber. It was different for everyone, but it reminds me a lot of those little rooms at Selenium -- just without the mirrors.
Everyone who went in saw their greatest hope or one of the lowest moments of their lives.
[ There's a short pause at that, Eleanor looking surprise before her expression falls. She can't even imagine how that could be for those who weren't exactly expecting to see something from their memories - or how many people were unfortunate to see a memory from such a horrible moment in their lives. ]
That's... terrible. At the least, Selenium wasn't something we were forced to do if we didn't want to. But, this... Not knowing what you're getting into - that had to be incredibly difficult.
[ She only hopes that everyone who made it out of that is doing alright now. What about those who fell in those puddles more than once? ]
[ She looks trouble at those words for a moment. She knows that all too well herself... ]
The important thing is that no one was seriously hurt. Still... this world really knows how to play with emotions sometimes. [ And that in itself was rather troubling. ]
Yeah, it does... I guess sometimes we don't really know ourselves all that well.
[He's trying to put a more positive spin on it, at the very least, although seeing Richard's desperation, and having his own hopes of happiness for his friends ripped away from him...it still hurts.]
Besides, it made me realize that there are people who rely on me even now. So I want to keep doing my best for them. And for myself too.
[He smiles apologetically.] Sorry, this got depressing fast... I guess this isn't what most people talk about on dates, huh?
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Date: 2018-07-01 12:38 am (UTC)[Where? Huh. Well he would suggest someplace that has good curry -- like From the Hearth, perhaps! -- it's familiar and has a solid but homey menu. But maybe something else would be better? What kind of place would Eleanor like? Hmmm...]
[And then he remembers the place Edea took him a while back.]
Well, have you ever been to Coriander Cafe? It's about a block from the Residential Quarter, on the corner of the street.
[Voice]
Date: 2018-07-07 12:20 am (UTC)I haven't, but... I'd be happy to meet you there. [ She knows exactly where that is. ]
[Voice]
Date: 2018-07-07 12:40 am (UTC)[Even if he...is a little hungry.]
[There's not really a simple answer for whether he's all right, but Asbel is in one piece at the very least. His coat? Not so much... As will be made plain when she does arrive and Asbel's wearing something green instead of his usual white.]
[Voice]
Date: 2018-07-07 01:42 am (UTC)[ Then, she'll make her way to where they agreed to meet, pace quickening as soon as he comes into view. ]
... Good afternoon, Asbel. How are you doing?
[Action]
Date: 2018-07-07 03:08 am (UTC)Better, I think.
[As of three seconds ago.]
What about you? Sorry for the kinda short notice.
["Kinda".]
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Date: 2018-07-17 10:42 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2018-07-18 03:09 am (UTC)[What gave her that idea?
...Maybe because he often shares his problems with her.]It's so nice after all that rain, I really just wanted to get out of the apartment for a little while. And so I thought, if you weren't busy...
[He makes a mild gesture with his hand as if to say "and, yeah. so, here we are!".]
Are you hungry?
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Date: 2018-08-02 01:27 am (UTC)What were you in the mood for?
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Date: 2018-08-02 04:16 am (UTC)Last time I was here they served a really great apple turnover, though.
[Hmm.]
Maybe a sandwich or something? I'm pretty sure they don't have curry on the menu.
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Date: 2018-08-02 06:17 am (UTC)[ He does talk about it quite a bit, not that there's anything wrong with having a favorite food or anything. ]
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Date: 2018-08-02 05:24 pm (UTC)[Ha ha haha...ha...
Way to call him out, there, Eleanor.His face is still red, but he'll do his best to just...ignore it.]...What about you? Anything sound good?
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Date: 2018-08-04 06:46 am (UTC)It's not bad to have something you like.
[ Most people have a favorite food... ]
You said the apple turnover was good, so... I think I'll try that.
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Date: 2018-08-07 04:17 am (UTC)[More like he's realized just how much he must talk about it. His tastes in food are infamously childish, after all. "Curry purist" indeed.]
They're extra good with ice cream on the side. ...if you like sweet things, that is.
[Case in point.]
Do you have a favorite food, Eleanor?
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Date: 2018-08-12 09:14 pm (UTC)Not particularly, but... there's a lot of food I do like.
[ Though, while they're on the subject-- ]
What about you? What other things do you like?
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Date: 2018-08-13 03:09 am (UTC)[In the innocently curious and well-meaning way of a boy just trying to learn more about the girl he likes.]
[...That's definitely an "other thing", but he sure doesn't have the nerve to say as much out loud.]
Foods, you mean? Um. Lots of sweets if I'm honest; ice cream, ice pops, cake, apples. Different teas...
Usually it just sort of depends on what restaurant I'm ordering from, though. Like at the Gold Pan? Probably the roast beef. And at Jade Dragon, their sou's got a really good flavor.
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Date: 2018-08-15 09:20 pm (UTC)[ Especially considering that, well- they're... sort of causing chaos everywhere they go. ]
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Date: 2018-08-15 09:46 pm (UTC)But if that's the case, you should definitely keep trying more restaurants here, Eleanor. Otherwise you'll be missing out!
[So he says. When the waiter comes around again, he'll try to mind Gentlemanly BehaviorTM and all and let Eleanor order first. As for himself, there's a turkey apple sandwich that doesn't sound bad? And a bowl of soup! Because it's an acceptable curry comfort food substitute in a pinch.]
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Date: 2018-08-18 03:00 am (UTC)She'll go ahead and order, waiting for Asbel to do so next. She thanks the waiter when they take their menus, speaking once more when its just the two of them again. ]
... Maybe we can both try out more restaurants together later on. If you'd like to, that is.
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Date: 2018-08-19 10:42 pm (UTC)Sure, that'd be great, Eleanor. We could make it a weekly thing? Though it seems to me like we've already got a head start on that.
[He glances down at the table for a second, still smiling to himself, before he looks back up at her again.]
...So, uh, what have you been up to? I hope it wasn't as big of a mess here as it was in Brinndosi.
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Date: 2018-08-25 10:54 pm (UTC)[ There's a pause on her end. She can't help but wonder if something big happened. ]
... Everything was fine here, but what about on your end?
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Date: 2018-08-26 08:08 pm (UTC)[Asbel's expression grows more subdued.]
Oh, um...
Well, we managed to help Peromei find what she was looking for. But... I think it was a rough time for a lot of people. The ruins were close to collapsing and there were many obstacles we had to pass through. It'd take a toll on anyone.
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Date: 2018-08-28 10:52 pm (UTC)[ Eleanor can't help but stop at that, eyes wide. There's no doubt that she feels instant concern for those who who were in those ruins... ]
Was everyone alright? What about injuries? ... Were you hurt?
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Date: 2018-08-29 03:26 am (UTC)I mean, we did have to battle some machines on the way in, and one of the passageways led to a nest full of harpies, but I don't think anyone was too seriously injured... We had some healers along, and we mostly stuck together in two large groups. Besides, a lot of the obstacles were more...emotional than anything.
[He offers what he hopes is a reassuring smile, even though "emotional" is most definitely an understatement.]
My coat didn't make it, though.
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Date: 2018-09-05 04:21 am (UTC)I'm just glad to hear that no one was seriously hurt.
[ Something else catches her attention, though. ]
What do you mean by 'emotional'?
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Date: 2018-09-05 02:57 pm (UTC)Yeah, same here. Everyone worked well together, and Peromei seemed really pleased to find her bell? Hopefully she'll be able to tell us more about it soon.
[Because for all the Arehtei seemed happy they managed to recover it, she'd also seemed a little puzzled about its use.]
[Um.]
Well, you know how Peromei's areas of expertise are hope and despair, right? Brinndosi was kind of the same. On the way to the ruins, there were these puddles that made you really miserable if you fell in. And then there was this fog at the very end, before the last chamber. It was different for everyone, but it reminds me a lot of those little rooms at Selenium -- just without the mirrors.
Everyone who went in saw their greatest hope or one of the lowest moments of their lives.
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Date: 2018-09-20 07:39 pm (UTC)That's... terrible. At the least, Selenium wasn't something we were forced to do if we didn't want to. But, this... Not knowing what you're getting into - that had to be incredibly difficult.
[ She only hopes that everyone who made it out of that is doing alright now. What about those who fell in those puddles more than once? ]
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Date: 2018-09-26 08:39 pm (UTC)[At least that's how it is for him. Asbel swirls the straw in his glass, not really aware of it at all.]
Besides, if that bell can make a difference and help restore this world even a little, then it'd be worth the trouble to me at least. I just...
...I do wish things could have turned out different. The truth can hurt sometimes.
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Date: 2018-09-30 06:50 pm (UTC)The important thing is that no one was seriously hurt. Still... this world really knows how to play with emotions sometimes. [ And that in itself was rather troubling. ]
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Date: 2018-09-30 07:50 pm (UTC)[He's trying to put a more positive spin on it, at the very least, although seeing Richard's desperation, and having his own hopes of happiness for his friends ripped away from him...it still hurts.]
Besides, it made me realize that there are people who rely on me even now. So I want to keep doing my best for them. And for myself too.
[He smiles apologetically.] Sorry, this got depressing fast... I guess this isn't what most people talk about on dates, huh?
[Not that he would know.]