[open] FALALALALA-- a holiday post

[starswing]

Lovingly stolen from Cal, for the most part.



HAPPY HOLIDAYS

play with me



PROMPTS-

1. Mistletoe Kisses - for the shipper in all of us

2. Christmas Gift Exchange - IT'S YOUR WHAT IN A BOX

3. Hot drinks and blankets - nothing beats a cuddle huddle

4. Epic Holiday Baking - will the cookies survive this year we just don't know

5. New Year's Kisses - for the new year shipper in all of us

6. Winter Wonderland - good for snowball fights, sledding shenanigans, or ice-skating mishaps

7. Christmas Parties - if you don't do all the cool holiday dances who even are you

8. Decorating for the Holidays - tinsel makes for a good lasso

9. Why is the Eggnog Spiked - no it ALWAYS tasted that funny

10. WILDCARD - have fun, cause mayhem

[ Pick a person and a prompt, or leave a blank comment and I'll make up something. Come at me, bros. ]

Comments

[jokered]

I don't need age-gating.

[that's his point.]

We're not even that far apart in age.

[alcobrawlic]

At this moment in time, however, you are still a minor.

[ Which means quite a bit. ]

[jokered]

[she's getting the flattest expression for that statement.

look, he knows that.]

An arbitrary number, decided by adults who think they can put a number on when someone reaches maturity.

[he can't stand the notion of being treated like a kid when the world has forced him to grow up well before hitting that arbitrary age.]

[alcobrawlic]

Okay, look, not that I'm not agreeing with that.

But going forward, for both our sakes, if we go forward with... [ a small gesture ]

There are going to be things we won't be able to do, or talk about in the public eye, and--

[ ... ]

Wait, what am I doing, we weren't even talking about that!

[jokered]

[...

he didn't entirely expect her to agree with his sentiment or feelings on the matter, which does ease up some of that snappiness in his tone and underlying bitterness that seeps into his expression.

but sara goes off on that tangent, and it's kind of important.]

...Maybe it's what we need to be talking about, then.

[if she's thinking about it, and so is he, then—?]

[alcobrawlic]

[ Like she could judge him, this is the person who'd been a child mercenary for way too long-- you grow up, whether society thinks you're ready or not. ]

... Is there any alcohol here for that conversation?

[ MAYBE BEING DRUNK WILL MAKE IT EASIER. ]

[jokered]

We're a cafe, not a bar.

[and sojiro is a somewhat responsible guardian, except for the part where he didn't really ever stop akira from phantom thievery.]

...But there's a vending machine around the corner. [bless japan and their liquor vending machines?]

[alcobrawlic]

... I love Japan!

[ said so very fervently, but she's pushing back her chair and hopping to her feet. ]

Which corner?

[jokered]

[and this is why he's so endeared to her, that exuberance for something so mundane and yet something so... sara really wins him over.]

Out, to the right, and then a right at the corner. Near the tobacco shop.

[alcobrawlic]

[ if only Neithardt was here so she could gloat about how someone finds her love for alcohol endearing--

But alas, he is still firmly back home (hopefully), so Sara offers a jaunty salute instead. ]

Got it-- be right back!

[ SHE'S ON THE HUNT. ]

[jokered]

[it might not be the love of alcohol itself, but he's no stranger to women that use it to unwind at the end of the day...

and to this point, she's a little less of a hassle for him than ohya can be when she's plastered.]

I'll be right here.

[mostly because he kind of has to stay put, anyway.]

[alcobrawlic]

[ It's fine, Sara will be bounding back within minutes, clutching a can between her palms and looking much more satisfied as she leans against the counter. ]

Ah... that's so much better.

[jokered]

[of course. it's the exact outcome he expect from this particular situation, so... it's fine. totally fine.]

A little more at ease now?

[alcobrawlic]

Close enough to it, at least. I'll manage.

[jokered]

I'll take it.

[and with a quiet hum:]

Maybe we can continue that conversation now.

[alcobrawlic]

I guess we should. There's really no point in putting it off.

[jokered]

[he nods. that's good, because akira hates beating around the bush, anyway. sara gave him this opening, so...

he's going to take it?]

I don't really care about that stuff. Having to hide things or be secretive doesn't really bother me.

[just. for the record. he knows it might not be the same for her, he's just trying to make sure she knows his stance on it right off the bat.]

[alcobrawlic]

Straight to the point, huh...

[ Rubbing at her forehead, Sara shakes her head with a sigh. ]

Well, that's how it is. I trust you to keep this a secret at school, but... I can't say I mind making this a thing.

[jokered]

[now... that is a satisfying thing to hear.]

It's not like I have anyone to tell there, anyway.

[he doesn't might being straightforward about it, in any case.]

...I'm pretty surprised, though.

[alcobrawlic]

Hm? Why? I don't think I'm that subtle around you.