[THERE WAS A LOT OF CRYING... But Ai won't expand upon that, so she just gives Merlin a small smile as she pours some tea into two large mugs for the both of them.]
I did fine. I was pretty weak from the lack of food, but I made up for it after we all made it out. It was just a matter of avoiding fighting any monsters unless absolutely necessary.
[ STOP CRYING... thankfully he only had a bit of crying and that was on day one. He had time to toughen up after that. He reaches for the tea once it's ready. ]
I'm finding that a bit difficult, but I didn't really starve in there either.
[ Some other things are a little more difficult to put into words. ]
Well, they say every experience is part of the learning curve, right?
[The magic again...! Ai's truthfully interested, but she doesn't want to push Merlin about something he might not want to reveal so readily, or at least that's her impression of him so far. She nods in understanding and holds up the strawberry cream pudding bottle.]
Yes! They're sweet and creamy and rather rich which is why they're in small bottles. Although, honestly, I could finish off all of these if I wanted.
[ In times of dire need he's definitely pushing himself to reveal more, even if he should be trying to keep safe. Things are different here though, it's just that he can't really show her yet. He's been too tired after that ordeal. ]
[Congrats Merlin, it's got mango flavored cream on top. As she helps herself to the strawberry, she tilts her head at his remark. It's strange to her because "nice" is her default mode.]
Um... Well, it wouldn't be fair right. And it'd be a bit childish if I kept one specifically for myself.
Not really... if you love one more than the others. [ He shrugs. ] It's still kinder than trying to keep them all to yourself. I wouldn't have minded... this is already more than I could have asked for.
[ He finally tastes the pudding though and oh my god. His eyes widen before he closes them, making a noise in the back of his throat. It's only when he finishes that mouthful that he adds: ] Oh this is really good.
Only someone crazy wouldn't like this. [ Only he should finish eating before trying to speak so that comes out muffled. Hopefully Ai still understands what he's saying though. ] You really didn't have to but... I'm glad you did.
[ Probably for the best ... he isn't stopping until this pudding is completely gone. ]
Has anyone ever told you how nice you are? I can't imagine sharing this with anyone. [ He glances up at her final question to wipe his mouth with the back of his hand. A shake of his head, then: ] If we want something sweet we have berries.
Ah... Well... People have mentioned it before. More than once. I just don't really think of it all that often until someone brings it up, but that's just the way I've always been.
So you're modest as well. [ He stops stuffing his face with the pudding for this at least. ] You must have a lot of admirers. [ i'm so sorry................. ] Especially if you're giving out free pudding to your friends.
You heard me. [ Victim #4 tbh. In all seriousness though, Ai is charming, helpful and looks out for others. He can't see why she wouldn't. Maybe she doesn't notice, but that's something else. ]
The next time we're on shift together I'll prove it.
[ Is he going to try and make a bunch of male customers jealous to prove a point? He sure is. ]
Well if you're not going to believe me... [ He trails off, giving her a look of disappointment while shaking his head. ] Desperate times call for desperate measures.
[ She doesn't deserve this though, no. Luckily all she has to do is tell Athena and she'll slap him for you, Ai. Never forget that. ]
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I did fine. I was pretty weak from the lack of food, but I made up for it after we all made it out. It was just a matter of avoiding fighting any monsters unless absolutely necessary.
And you?
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I'm finding that a bit difficult, but I didn't really starve in there either.
[ Some other things are a little more difficult to put into words. ]
Well, they say every experience is part of the learning curve, right?
[ Do they?!?!? ]
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[She sighs, but then perks up because Ai's pushing a few bottles of pudding in the middle of the table to show Merlin.]
But now that that's behind us, this is what I wanted to share with you!
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Though when she brings out the puddings he can't help but reach out to look at the bottles, picking one up to examine. ] These are puddings?
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Yes! They're sweet and creamy and rather rich which is why they're in small bottles. Although, honestly, I could finish off all of these if I wanted.
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Which is your favorite?
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All of them.
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That really isn't going to help me avoid taking one you really want, is it?
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[She will always be able to get more... terrible.]
I wouldn't be sharing with you if that was a big concern right?
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I don't know, maybe you're just really that nice.
[ More than him, anyway. He would have chosen an off limits pudding... ]
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Um... Well, it wouldn't be fair right. And it'd be a bit childish if I kept one specifically for myself.
[ai is childish though........ but nice!!]
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[ He finally tastes the pudding though and oh my god. His eyes widen before he closes them, making a noise in the back of his throat. It's only when he finishes that mouthful that he adds: ] Oh this is really good.
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Great! I'm glad you like it!
I guess you can say this is my way of saying thanks for sticking next to me during that one day underground. I really appreciated the company.
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Only someone crazy wouldn't like this. [ Only he should finish eating before trying to speak so that comes out muffled. Hopefully Ai still understands what he's saying though. ] You really didn't have to but... I'm glad you did.
[ Pudding heaven........ ]
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I like sharing with others! At our place, I always make sure to have some on hand because Athena likes pudding too.
You probably come from a place where something like this hasn't been made yet, right?
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Has anyone ever told you how nice you are? I can't imagine sharing this with anyone. [ He glances up at her final question to wipe his mouth with the back of his hand. A shake of his head, then: ] If we want something sweet we have berries.
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[ i'm so sorry................. ]Especially if you're giving out free pudding to your friends.no subject
I-I wouldn't know about that a-and I don't think it's true!
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The next time we're on shift together I'll prove it.
[ Is he going to try and make a bunch of male customers jealous to prove a point? He sure is. ]
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Is that really necessary? That seems a little... [you should worry about getting back credits merlin!]
... A little overzealous?
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[ She doesn't deserve this though, no. Luckily all she has to do is tell Athena and she'll slap him for you, Ai. Never forget that. ]
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[like she's a mess, but not a hot mess...]
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[she'll fight him]
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