[Snart. Oh, Natsuno. Her heart can't help but flutter at the unfiltered compliment, even as she feels equal parts exasperated and sympathetic. Yeah, the labyrinth was hell, but he's going to suffer for this tomorrow, and somehow there's never medicine that can affect him like this weird wine does.
Well, since it's obviously too late to go back...she might as well at least make sure he's okay and not getting up to anything too reckless!]
[It's kinda hard to focus on the text but once he does, Natsuno's face breaks into a huge grin. His genius. The smartest, most beautiful and lovely Rita is coming.]
[It might have been a slip of the tongue, but the way he perks up--he's so cute. He really is a Catsuno, even when he's sober. The two dolls silently hold hands, and Rita quickly steps forward when she sees that he's definitely not steady on his feet, sitting next to him when he settles back down.]
A good friend, if I say so myself. But you always have pretty good taste.
[Because good taste in all things is definitely what Natsuno's known for, right?! Anyway, Rita passes the water to Natsuno and leans forward to hold fingers out to the kitty.]
[The cat, who's sitting by their legs expecting more bacon, sniffs Rita's fingers. She might need a bit more convincing, especially since the new person doesn't smell like delicious grease.]
No. [It's a cat, he didn't think she needs a name.] D'you wanna...?
[Rita is great with names! Like Theodora and Wilhelm, those are names with presence. With how wasted Natsuno is right now, he'll probably just name the cat "Bacon."]
[Of course, Rita needs to provide payment. She reaches over for a piece of bacon.]
Hmm...naming a cat's pretty different than naming a blastia...
[She holds out the bacon, considering.]
And I can't give her a name without knowing what suits her yet... [She'll have to think on it while observing the cat.] Anyway, how long have you been out here with her?
[The cat swallows the rest of the bacon with a final purr and sits on her hind legs. She meows loudly at Rita and kneads her front paws, as if proud of being a noisy little eater.]
I don't think it's a bad idea. She wasn't in the mood to fight someone when she left.
[She probably went to sleep, or cry, or something non-lethal like that.]
Think we should look for her? 'Cause, [He scoots closer to lean his head on Rita's shoulder] it's really nice right now. Last time we were embarrassed, but now we know.
[What a good kitty. She should be proud, eating up so well. Rita gives her another piece of bacon, even as she gives a thoughtful hum, wondering just what sort of mood Clarke was in.]
We know...? Oh- [She turns to Natsuno as he leans against her, a light flush covering her cheeks as she remembers back to his last drunken state. And her own, too.] Yeah, well...we have nothing to be embarrassed about now, alcohol or not!
[And she'll punctuate that with an arm around his shoulders.]
Anyway, I can text Clarke, so...if you want, let's sit tight here.
[Partly because she's pretty sure he's not in the best condition to be searching, and also partly because she believes that Natsuno would never be dismissive if he thought Clarke was in any kind of trouble or danger, no matter how inebriated he is.]
[Natsuno closes his eyes. He's not going to fall asleep, mind you, not yet! It just helps him focus on Rita's touch, and also makes the street lights stop spinning.]
That dumb card was wrong, y'know. Your heart's bigger than your mouth. And they forgot your big brain. [...] I said you're the best, right? You are. I'm so glad I met you.
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Wine? What wine--wait that's maybe less important.]
And you drank it, too.
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yiure so snart
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[Snart. Oh, Natsuno. Her heart can't help but flutter at the unfiltered compliment, even as she feels equal parts exasperated and sympathetic. Yeah, the labyrinth was hell, but he's going to suffer for this tomorrow, and somehow there's never medicine that can affect him like this weird wine does.
Well, since it's obviously too late to go back...she might as well at least make sure he's okay and not getting up to anything too reckless!]
As your genius, I'll join you. Where are you?
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dienr
theress a cat outside
were aerting bacon
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Got it. See you soon 🐱
[Naturally, Natsuno gets cat emoji recipient privileges! Rita shows up outside the diner a short time later, with cafe mochas and a bottle of water.]
Hey, Catsuno!
[Oops, slip of the tongue. Anyway. Let's see, how steady on his feet is he...]
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He perks up when Rita arrives, smile only widening when she calls him Catsuno.]
Purrita.
[He stands up, grabs the door for support, decides to sit back down. If Natsunaga is following, Ritanaga is floating - unsteadily - to take its hand.]
That's my new friend.
[The cat, he means the cat.]
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A good friend, if I say so myself. But you always have pretty good taste.
[Because good taste in all things is definitely what Natsuno's known for, right?! Anyway, Rita passes the water to Natsuno and leans forward to hold fingers out to the kitty.]
Does your friend have a name?
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No. [It's a cat, he didn't think she needs a name.] D'you wanna...?
[Rita is great with names! Like Theodora and Wilhelm, those are names with presence. With how wasted Natsuno is right now, he'll probably just name the cat "Bacon."]
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Hmm...naming a cat's pretty different than naming a blastia...
[She holds out the bacon, considering.]
And I can't give her a name without knowing what suits her yet... [She'll have to think on it while observing the cat.] Anyway, how long have you been out here with her?
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Maybe... 30 minutes? [Who knows.] Clarke and I drank. And she went somewhere. But I don't wanna go to sleep yet.
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[She sends a skeptical look towards Natsuno, but just can't keep herself from looking down at the purring kitty.]
Oh...what a noisy little eater you are, huh?
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I don't think it's a bad idea. She wasn't in the mood to fight someone when she left.
[She probably went to sleep, or cry, or something non-lethal like that.]
Think we should look for her? 'Cause, [He scoots closer to lean his head on Rita's shoulder] it's really nice right now. Last time we were embarrassed, but now we know.
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We know...? Oh- [She turns to Natsuno as he leans against her, a light flush covering her cheeks as she remembers back to his last drunken state. And her own, too.] Yeah, well...we have nothing to be embarrassed about now, alcohol or not!
[And she'll punctuate that with an arm around his shoulders.]
Anyway, I can text Clarke, so...if you want, let's sit tight here.
[Partly because she's pretty sure he's not in the best condition to be searching, and also partly because she believes that Natsuno would never be dismissive if he thought Clarke was in any kind of trouble or danger, no matter how inebriated he is.]
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[Natsuno closes his eyes. He's not going to fall asleep, mind you, not yet! It just helps him focus on Rita's touch, and also makes the street lights stop spinning.]
That dumb card was wrong, y'know. Your heart's bigger than your mouth. And they forgot your big brain. [...] I said you're the best, right? You are. I'm so glad I met you.
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Well...I'm glad I met you, you know. If I'm the best, it's because...you help me be my best.
Because you're also the best, so when we're multiplied, that just makes perfection, right? It's simple math!
[And magic, real, unknowable magic, the kind that comes from the heart. She thinks it's that, too.]