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[ Rin, you have no idea how close you came to sabotaging yourself because Rom spends 0.5 seconds seriously considering using the excuse that he's gay to wriggle out of this situation.
-- but luckily for her, he discards that option after the 0.5 seconds. That one's too troublesome a lie to keep up, especially when he has no idea how long he's going to be here, and what he's going to be put through.
So he only gives a soft exhale after that moment of thought, gaze skimming away as he considers his words. ]
It was fairly obvious what you were implying, yes. [ He is not going to address the virgin accusation? Why does that even matter??? ] But it seemed improper to address it too soon. I thought it would be best to give you a chance to reconsider, in case you might realize afterwards that you made a mistake.
So you're one of those softies afraid of someone else's regret, huh? I figured you'd be more observant, since you're sneaking around and picking out the best growth in my plots. I'm the kind of person who only does what I want, don't nya know? I wouldn't suggest such a thing if I didn't think it'd be fun.
[The ears begin to droop. Her tail, previously lifted high in interest, falls too. A sign of her mood dampening with the way he tries to talk his way through the encounter.]
Or do you resent me for the hard time I gave you in that bathroom?
[ Hm. He doesn't even really like cats that much? Or animals in general. Too unpredictable, too hard to work around. But -- even he isn't immune to the sight of those dropping ears and flopping tail. It's a little nice to think that he isn't that divorced from basic human nature, in some ways.
Which is to say, Rom does feel a tiny bit bad as he returns his gaze to her and watches her wilt a little. Even if he doesn't quite understand why she seems so disappointed. Surely in a place like this, there must be scores of easier and more appealing targets who would be eager to enjoy her company? Ah, well. He can ponder that later. For now --
Rom gives a blink and a little tilt of the head before responding plainly. ]
What was there to resent? [ They both played their roles in order to get out of that annoying bathroom? In his eyes, that was a net zero encounter. ] I only meant exactly what I said -- I was offering you a chance to reconsider your demands. But if you're certain, then ...
[ A pause before he holds a hand forth, if she's sure this is how she wants to extract her payment? ]
[The pathetic look stays as Tohsaka's hand reaches out to accept his. It's a slow movement not because of hesitation, but just because his initial rejection made her feel bad.]
[Yet the moment physical touch is completed, the moment she can feel the warmth of his hand against hers, she perks up. Ears attentive and facing forward. Tail lifting right up with the exception of the tip that curls into a little hooked question mark. Tohsaka's expression radiates positivity and the more they touch the happier she seems.]
Of course I'm certain! You can hold me to it. I may not be a good-natured person, but I am a woman of my word!
[ That's cute, he supposes. It's the sort of thing most people would call cute. The way she perks up so obviously, expressioning brightening up in a terribly obvious way. He's still finding this whole encounter a little mystifying, but he can't complain about the sight of a happy customer(?), so.
Rom smiles before gripping her hand just a little more firmly -- ]
Then hold you to it I shall.
[ -- just so he can gently hold it in place as he ducks down to press a little kiss against the back of her hand. ]
So, once more: how exactly would you like me to pay for my goods? Perhaps finding a second location would be for the best ... ? [ Actually, please say yes. Please don't make him have to bang out in the open. ]
[The lips to her skin sets her heart soaring, but it isn't enough. Rin burns like a wildfire. Yearning for more with every little touch he allows her. With her hand in his, Rin grips him tightly before pulling him away from the patch of herbs. Making off like a pair of lovers frolicking off. She hopes to find one of those structures scattered around. A hut perhaps, or maybe one of the well furnished gazebos. Rin doesn't care if it's technically just as open as fucking in the bushes, but she doesn't want to get scratched up by any brambles.]
We'll find some place suitable for me to extract your payment! What's your name again?
[ The sudden tug forward does earn a soft 'oh' as he stumbles his first step, but Rom keeps up well enough afterwards, trotting placidly after her. (While making a mental note of the location of her plots. He was hoping to gather more ... He'll come back later.)
The question about his name, though ... Rom continues cooperating with her, but it's a rather potent reminder of the fact that they really don't know each other. She has no reason to trust him with anything, let alone intimacy. Yes, the nature of this place demands that sex be divorced from any sentimentality or intimacy, but -- it still bothers him, the question of whether complicity here is even ethical when she's clearly under some sort of influence.
He'll never get used to this place. ]
Shindou Rom. [ He'd hesitated for a moment in thought, but ends up settling for stating his name plainly -- no theatrics, no annoying showboating. It's the least he can do to take responsibility for what's happening now, he supposes. For now. ] A p -- [ Nope, he is not going to say 'pleasure' right now! ] -- it's very nice to properly make your acquaintance, Miss ... ?
Call me Rin! I don't bother with my surname here because plenty of people just have the one name, so why not?
[Usually she'd follow it up with, "and I was going to be studying abroad anyway," but that doesn't matter now. With so much gold coursing through her the idea of a return is absurd. No, it's better to immediately start with closeness. To tear down those barriers and touch or be touched unhindered!
Eventually her tugging slows down. They come to a little covered structure with a padded seating area and wooden wind chimes. It's cute, relaxing, but probably a little open for what Rin has planned. The structure is smaller than a typical gazebo, and has a solid wood enclosure that rises waist-high on Rom. The seating is a bit lower than that, so there is some kind of sight blockage if there are any passersby. Eagerly Rin opens the gate and leads him in to the shade of the rest area.]
Oh, this is cute. And so tidy for being "outside".
[ Chipper, isn’t she? Rom only gives an amicable smile and a nod in response to her bright introduction, thinking — she certainly hadn’t come across like this during their precious meeting.
And while that alone isn’t a bad thing — few people would be so cheerful while trapped in a bathroom — this has to be the effect of that gold goop, right? What exactly is it doing to people? The effects he’s noticed it having seem to vary wildly to say for sure; there are just too many unknowns, and the uncertainty makes his nerves bristle.
… as does Rin’s choice of venue, to be honest. ]
It certainly is cute~
[ Rom answers easily enough, but he can’t help noticing how … exposed the place is? Is she really planning on doing things here? Well, he can try to do what he can to preserve her modesty, he supposes, though there are limits there …
Rin might notice him glancing around before returning his focus to her. ]
But don’t you think a place like this might be a, hm, competitive option for anyone else around? [ Translated: people are definitely going to see us, girly. ]
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-- but luckily for her, he discards that option after the 0.5 seconds. That one's too troublesome a lie to keep up, especially when he has no idea how long he's going to be here, and what he's going to be put through.
So he only gives a soft exhale after that moment of thought, gaze skimming away as he considers his words. ]
It was fairly obvious what you were implying, yes. [ He is not going to address the virgin accusation? Why does that even matter??? ] But it seemed improper to address it too soon. I thought it would be best to give you a chance to reconsider, in case you might realize afterwards that you made a mistake.
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[The ears begin to droop. Her tail, previously lifted high in interest, falls too. A sign of her mood dampening with the way he tries to talk his way through the encounter.]
Or do you resent me for the hard time I gave you in that bathroom?
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Which is to say, Rom does feel a tiny bit bad as he returns his gaze to her and watches her wilt a little. Even if he doesn't quite understand why she seems so disappointed. Surely in a place like this, there must be scores of easier and more appealing targets who would be eager to enjoy her company? Ah, well. He can ponder that later. For now --
Rom gives a blink and a little tilt of the head before responding plainly. ]
What was there to resent? [ They both played their roles in order to get out of that annoying bathroom? In his eyes, that was a net zero encounter. ] I only meant exactly what I said -- I was offering you a chance to reconsider your demands. But if you're certain, then ...
[ A pause before he holds a hand forth, if she's sure this is how she wants to extract her payment? ]
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Of course I'm certain! You can hold me to it. I may not be a good-natured person, but I am a woman of my word!
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Rom smiles before gripping her hand just a little more firmly -- ]
Then hold you to it I shall.
[ -- just so he can gently hold it in place as he ducks down to press a little kiss against the back of her hand. ]
So, once more: how exactly would you like me to pay for my goods? Perhaps finding a second location would be for the best ... ? [ Actually, please say yes. Please don't make him have to bang out in the open. ]
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We'll find some place suitable for me to extract your payment! What's your name again?
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The question about his name, though ... Rom continues cooperating with her, but it's a rather potent reminder of the fact that they really don't know each other. She has no reason to trust him with anything, let alone intimacy. Yes, the nature of this place demands that sex be divorced from any sentimentality or intimacy, but -- it still bothers him, the question of whether complicity here is even ethical when she's clearly under some sort of influence.
He'll never get used to this place. ]
Shindou Rom. [ He'd hesitated for a moment in thought, but ends up settling for stating his name plainly -- no theatrics, no annoying showboating. It's the least he can do to take responsibility for what's happening now, he supposes. For now. ] A p -- [ Nope, he is not going to say 'pleasure' right now! ] -- it's very nice to properly make your acquaintance, Miss ... ?
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[Usually she'd follow it up with, "and I was going to be studying abroad anyway," but that doesn't matter now. With so much gold coursing through her the idea of a return is absurd. No, it's better to immediately start with closeness. To tear down those barriers and touch or be touched unhindered!
Eventually her tugging slows down. They come to a little covered structure with a padded seating area and wooden wind chimes. It's cute, relaxing, but probably a little open for what Rin has planned. The structure is smaller than a typical gazebo, and has a solid wood enclosure that rises waist-high on Rom. The seating is a bit lower than that, so there is some kind of sight blockage if there are any passersby. Eagerly Rin opens the gate and leads him in to the shade of the rest area.]
Oh, this is cute. And so tidy for being "outside".
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And while that alone isn’t a bad thing — few people would be so cheerful while trapped in a bathroom — this has to be the effect of that gold goop, right? What exactly is it doing to people? The effects he’s noticed it having seem to vary wildly to say for sure; there are just too many unknowns, and the uncertainty makes his nerves bristle.
… as does Rin’s choice of venue, to be honest. ]
It certainly is cute~
[ Rom answers easily enough, but he can’t help noticing how … exposed the place is? Is she really planning on doing things here? Well, he can try to do what he can to preserve her modesty, he supposes, though there are limits there …
Rin might notice him glancing around before returning his focus to her. ]
But don’t you think a place like this might be a, hm, competitive option for anyone else around? [ Translated: people are definitely going to see us, girly. ]