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               something in his practicality is      refreshing      ,      hotaru finds      .      even if it can seem stale in some occasions      ,      she is grateful that he never loses sight of that which is the most obvious      .      it’s nice to have your head in the clouds sometimes      ,      but it’s equally important to know when to land      .      she prides kai on being that piece tethering her in place when she begins to wander      -      even if it is only jokingly      .      ❛      well that’s just too      obvious      .      why check a calendar when you can just start hanging your decorations      ?      ❜

               she is still      kidding      ,      of course      .      while she finds the christmas season a wonder to witness      ,      she doesn’t see any merit in wishing the time to go by faster      .      that’s just a waste of the moment      .      if there is anything her      (      several      )      lifetimes have taught her      ,      it’s to recognize the value of the present      .      it’s an unpredictable gift      .

               in an instant      ,      she is the poster child prodigy for      politeness      .      she offers the woman behind the register a welcoming smile      ,      hand reaching into her shoulder bag to retrieve her wallet as she speaks      .      ❛      hello      !      i like how festive your lights are      …      may i order a caramel apple cider please      ?      with whipped cream      ?     ❜      something sweet      ,      hotaru thinks      ,      is just what the chilly weather outside calls for      .     ❛      kai      ,      what would you like      ?     ❜ 

                                                 Of course he attempted to ENGAGE with her humor granted, it didn’t seem as though Kai’s features knew how to WARP themselves to show that he did, indeed, find it to be a bit comical. The corner of lips did etch themselves up somewhat; there was a bit of B R I G H T N E S S to features yes but nothing too out of place for the blader; almost as though his face was DOOMED to keep its placement no matter the circumstance. That was both GOOD & BAD—DEPENDING.

                                        Hotaru took the lead; Kai followed in tow, not too keen on being at the forefront for this. Yet, the retrieval of her wallet, almost as though she had the INTENT to pay for, not only her own beverage, but HIS as well??? Instead of speaking, it was almost as though Kai’s mood had soured (it hadn’t, it his natural look). His hand outstretched; fingers like that of a CLAW pinched the top of her wallet & volleyed it up into the air, releasing it—just for it to JINGLE WITH CHANGE & come down. Without missing one BEAT, Kai caught it & slid it into his back pocket. ❛ No. ❜ Like hell if she was EVER paying while they were out.

                                      Attention then turned to the clerk; the NERVOUSNESS coming forward once eye contact was established. ❛ Espresso. ❜