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[dregs]

{ he'll take a few sips while she talks, not minding the taste of sweet with an edge of spice. there's a fair few cocktails that do that already, so it's not exactly new. just a new flavour of flair to it, really.

but he'll stay quiet as she begins her recollection, taking note of the hint of fondness woven in her words.

'they were fated to meet at this very moment' doesn't necessarily scream romance in the same way to him as it may do to her though. fate, so far, has been a cruel mistress. he'd expect misery behind door number 3, not romance. but he can indulge her, there are enough tales in the cosmos that line up with what she's saying to make an agreement. }

Of course. Plenty of people believe that there's a red string of fate tying two destined souls together, your claim that you were fated to meet at that very moment only adds to that, doesn't it? Go on, what happened at that destined time to make you so sure it was real?

[starwill]

There is an item from Riki's shop that deals with the whole "red string of fate" thing too, if I'm remembering correctly.

[Just mentioning that casually.

Although she's certain that's just marketing at that point rather than something real.]

Even though they had just met, the two of them managed to become close. The other girl showed her around Penacony, and even shared her money to allow the Trailblazer to eat. The Trailblazer, with money in hand, looked at the menu and thought to herself that all of these items looked delicious. It was difficult to just choose one.

So instead of doing that... she bought one of each item, thinking that she could share with the other girl.

Unfortunately, that was not how the other girl saw it. But she didn't get mad.

[dregs]

Unsurprising. As a marketing strategy, it isn't the worst idea they could have come up with to improve sales.

{ even if it's just a ring version of friendship bracelets, someone out there would want to buy it.

but stelle, what is this story???? }

Are you effectively saying the way to your heart is through your stomach? But if she didn't get mad, how did she take it?

[starwill]

No? I'm not that easy.

[Stelle frowns at Aventurine, acting as if she were truly offended.]

She seemed kind of... sad, at first? But she didn't mind it in the end. I didn't get the chance to explain to her that I wanted to share, though, so I just wound up taking the leftovers with me.

[dregs]

{ oh come on, it's hardly the worst thing he could say. all she's getting in response to that is a look in return. }

Ahh? Did something happen that cut your fated encounter short?

[starwill]

Well, it's more that... she was kind of being my tour guide, so I had to carry all the food with me as we went around Penacony instead of just sitting around to eat.

[dregs]

{ for a long moment he just. stares. at her. }

Why do I get the feeling you may need more than just a coin flip for this?

{ rude tbh }

[starwill]

That didn't sound that bad, did it?

[dregs]

Not exactly bad. But you really should express yourself more freely. If you'd said you wanted to share it, that misunderstanding wouldn't have happened. Right?

{ maybe take your own fucking advice, sir. }

So anyway- You were lead around Penacony by this mysterious girl you-have-yet-to-name, and then?

[starwill]

[Stelle debates on telling the rest of the story...

...and decides:]

The rest is a secret!

[dregs]

{ he should have known 😔 but he does make a small noise in response to being cut off. }

Then can I at least have her name? How else am I going to ensure your special friend is treated well should I ever meet her?

{ he's just digging for tea - she obviously doesn't have to say if she doesn't want to. }

[starwill]

Oh, her name is Firefly.

[That part she doesn't have to keep a secret.]

[dregs]

{ duly noted. thankfully he has no reason to think he should be digging further on that. }

Then I'll be sure to remember that name. Should I ever meet her, I promise to ensure she's well looked after.

{ there's a soft clang as he lifts his hand up, a coin dancing across his fingers. while most of the money here is kept digital, he has made a point of getting a real one, not one he can create at will to ensure the result is as realistic as possible. }

For now, I believe I have a request to fulfil. Want to call it?

[starwill]

[There's just something about actual coins that is so much more satisfying, after all, and they both know this.

Nodding, she calls it out easily:]

Heads.

[dregs]

{ the clink as he first throws the coin from one hand to another is a pretty satisfying sound as is the glint of gold visible as flashes between each catch. he only does it a few times, for a few brief moments, before he flicks it up into the air. on landing, it falls against his palm and is swiftly flipped over to rest against the back of his hand. his eyes don't leave hers through the entire manoeuvre, pausing once he's set up and ready for the reveal. }

Then let's see what the coin has to say.

{ honestly he doesn't bother even glancing down to look at it, he'll just lift the hand covering the coin, where it is now resting there with the heads side up. }

Was that enough of a show for you?

[starwill]

[She smiles a little bit--sure, she knows this was really all for show, but it's still entertaining to watch.

And it at least gives her a little of motivation to move forward.]

Yeah, that was definitely good enough, thanks.

[dregs]

{ a small laugh slips out, and he'll hold out the coin now that the first part is over. }

Here. Take it as a token of my good luck. Not that I think you need it, but it may help with the storytelling if you have the actual coin to hand.