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Inaban

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[spacialeyes]

Yes, of course..! As long as we’re together? Is there something that you wanted to do?

[dereban]

. . . not really? I was mostly going to chill before I did a late night stream tonight?

[spacialeyes]

Then if you are not opposed, I would be delighted to “chill” with you. I was hoping for that, actually… I want nothing more than to soak in your presence-

Ah. But it’s not about me, okay? I also want to spoil you.

[dereban]

I really want to be with you, so. . .

[ Without further prompting, she reaches out for him, to put her hand in his own. ]

Stay with me?

[spacialeyes]

[It’s such a simple touch, but Yuuto feels a heavy weight from it. He moves his other hand to cover hers as he nods.]

Of course. I’ll always be here. I love you, Himeko.

[dereban]

Thank you. It's... been a while, really. Since I've properly celebrated my birthday.

[spacialeyes]

Then we'll have to change that, right? When we're together, things that are sad and normal always seem to change in a nice way... I'll do the same for you.

[dereban]

[ She finds herself laughing a little bit, fondness in her smile and expression as she squeezes his hand, trying to ground herself in spite of her fingers trembling slightly. ]

Thank you. We can make a new 'normal' together. So! Do you want to play a game first or watch a movie?

[spacialeyes]

[Yuuto does notice the slight tremble of her hands, but decides not to address it directly. If Inaba wanted to talk about it, then she would. Instead, he indirectly acknowledges it by running his fingers across hers; Acting as if he’s warming her hands.]

It’s your birthday, so your choice… But I’d be happy to sit together and watch a movie. The only one I am familiar with is the witch delivery movie.

[dereban]

Let's watch a movie, then... hmm, I do have a Christmas classic we can watch. It's the season for it, anyway.

[spacialeyes]

Yes, let us! That sounds like fun.

[After giving her hands one last reassuring squeeze, Yuuto releases them.]

What movie is it? Is there something special about Christmas movies?

[dereban]

Well, it's-

[ She pauses, realizing something. ]

... it's in English, actually, since the movie is from the previous world I'm in. I don't know if you'd be able to understand it.

[spacialeyes]

We can try! I should be able to follow along with the visuals, if nothing else… But I do understand many languages. I had to study new things to keep my mind busy.

[dereban]

Well, maybe you should teach me some of those languages.

[ She's serious about that. ] OK, lemme grab my laptop then. We'll watch Home Alone. If you want something to eat, there's popcorn in the kitchen.

[ And she's going to do just that so she can get her laptop and cables and return. ]

[spacialeyes]

If you’d like..? I could try.

[He’s never tried teaching anyone before, so it might be faster to get a book-

Yuuto nods and goes to get popcorn.]

Right! I’ll be quick! [Since, especially with his power, Yuuto is able to make popcorn quickly. He returns with a bowl, looking pleased.] How is the setup coming?

[dereban]

I can't just keep coming to you to translate the weird messages that I'll find while I'm going through lines of code all the time.

[ As much as she loves him, she wants to. Nevertheless, she is now quickly setting things up without any issues. ]

Shouldn't take too much longer, I just need to get this cable into the TV... okay, there. My computer's set up. Let's sit down?

[spacialeyes]

Hmmm...

[Yuuto is now imagining being yelled at in German. It doesn't sound so bad in his head.

Inaba should be grateful for how these thoughts stay where they belong for once.]

Oh. Yes, sure! Sitting sounds good.

[dereban]

With the way you're hmm-ing there, it sounds like you're thinking about something that's no good...

[ She's suspicious!!!

Nevertheless, she'll grab the mouse and so she can go ahead and click to start the movie. ]

[spacialeyes]

Hueh?! [Yuuto's over the top reaction may confirm her suspicions.] N-Noo, not necessarily..!

[dereban]

I'll take that as a yes. Oh, movie's starting.

[spacialeyes]

[Yuuto sighs in relief.] It's definitely more interesting than whatever was happening in my head.

[dereban]

You know I'm going to ask after the movie, right?

[spacialeyes]

... Yeah.

[But for now, he does try to focus on the movie; Setting the popcorn bowl between them and occasionally glancing at her to check her expression.]

The child is this movie is quite creative.

[dereban]

He is, isn't he?

[ She absolutely is grabbing some popcorn between bites. ]

Sometimes you have to be in order to survive on your own.

[spacialeyes]

I suppose so... The clean up is going to be a nightmare though..?