Yeah, but they're both a decade older than us. To them, we're kids. They'll see what they want to see.
[Aqua considers the angles.]
I don't think you need to do much different. I'm the one who needs to start responding. [Hmm.] I'm healing well enough, so start leaving my side more often in public to talk with others. I'll gaze after you. If I start finding reasons to return to your side, too, we'll convince them we're together in a matter of days; actually, they'll probably believe they're aware of it before us.
Longing looks between lovers… hm~. I suppose you’re right. Everyone will see what they want to see. They usually do.
[ she gets an idea, smiling. ]
A few days from now, I’ll give you something of mine. Something others have seen me wear. A hairband, or something similar. Make sure to keep it with you.
[Well, there's the hoodie he arrived in. As long as that's been washed, it's perfectly intact. There's his school blazer; he's wearing the rest of the uniform today. We've just said RIP to his AQUA 🐟 shirt, so of the outfits that are "his," there's. Well, shoved to the back as much as possible, there's a white lab coat remaining, but that isn't really the vibe we're going for, is it.
[ it’s the hoodie she gravitates to; she likes the idea of having a cozy hood to hide in. She reaches for it, running her fingers over the fabric thoughtfully. ]
The fact that you had an ulterior motive to look after me these past few days doesn't make the help any less needed. I owe you, if nothing else.
Besides... what kind of guy would say no to a cute girl in need? I'm already the type who goes along with what I think others want. You laying it out like this makes it easier.
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[ his attention makes her blush; eventually, she does let go. ]
… how do we pace this, around the others? Leon and Luis have to be convinced, too, and they’re sharp.
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[Aqua considers the angles.]
I don't think you need to do much different. I'm the one who needs to start responding. [Hmm.] I'm healing well enough, so start leaving my side more often in public to talk with others. I'll gaze after you. If I start finding reasons to return to your side, too, we'll convince them we're together in a matter of days; actually, they'll probably believe they're aware of it before us.
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[ she gets an idea, smiling. ]
A few days from now, I’ll give you something of mine. Something others have seen me wear. A hairband, or something similar. Make sure to keep it with you.
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A token, huh.
Something I can wear would be good. Then it's easy to carry around, and others can see it.
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[Choose your favorite Aqua 'fit...]
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You’re making this all so easy for me. I’m almost suspicious.
[ with a hum she moves toward the wardrobe, opening it to browse her options. ]
Making me actually consider his clothes, how dare you
Then let's say Pratibhouse also provided this number and something like this.
Aqua watches her over his shoulder as she looks.]
Of my motives? Or something else?
I was definitely gonna ask so you’re welcome
Why be so accommodating, otherwise?
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Besides... what kind of guy would say no to a cute girl in need? I'm already the type who goes along with what I think others want. You laying it out like this makes it easier.
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… just don’t go betraying me later on.
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[By the time Lortel lifts her head again, his gaze has fallen away. In his mind's eye, the sky is a dark and distant, watery, rippling thing.
Aqua Hoshino has no reason to betray her.]
Don't worry. Barter is an important part of the industry; I take my deals seriously.
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Instead she returns to his side, watching him pensively. ]
Good. [ holds out a hand for him to shake. ]
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Pleasure to be working with you, Lortel.