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[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..?

[dereban]

It's fine.

Anyway, do you understand anything they're saying at all?

[spacialeyes]

Hm..? Oh. Yes, I do. This language is slightly common where I am from. I can follow along! Though some concepts and words are strange.

[dereban]

I see... although now I'm curious as to what kinds of words you think are strange.

[spacialeyes]

Hmm, well... What is "dollar?"

[dereban]

It's the currency that they have over there.

[spacialeyes]

"Dollar," huh? I wonder where that word even comes from..? [He looks back at the movie screen, thinking.] It's amazing to think that there are so many worlds and currencies. It makes the money in my pocket feel quite trivial.

[dereban]

[ Today in Inaba trivia moments: ]

It was a shortening of another word from Germany that they used to refer to a silver coin that was minted in Bohemia.