Homecoming

Taiyo: "Right. I guess I'm overreacting."

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Azuma puts his head down on the table.

Oh God, that was the worst thing I've ever heard.

"Oh really?" Mortal asked. She then smiled and said, "Thanks!"

"So, just drinks for us two, Noct?" Gabe asked, pouring two glasses of vodka.

"I suppose so."

*Cameron smiles*

<Thanks for coming.>
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*Eve works on homework in her room*
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*Tirea and Monu and playing video games*

"That's alright," Astarte said, sipping again. "Will you be getting something?"

Hector and Eduj were hanging out at Sidon's place, drinking beer and watching evening TV. Sidon was at work.

<Does no one else want to go?>
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"It's understandable. So...I guess we shouldn't send this to anyone else, right? It'd just worry them."
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"It's so great that you guys could make it, I hope you like the food."

*Aroma goes over to check to see if it's done.*

Taiyo shakes her head.

Taiyo: "It's bad enough we know about it."

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Azuma does not volunteer and instead continues drinking his coffee.

Sab pulls the sauce from the stove, as it is done. She looks to Aroma to see if the ravioli is done too.

Gabe and Noct sit down, and sip from their glasses. Mortal stands and goes to grab a bottle of Schneider Aventinus out of the fridge.

<Oh, yeah.>

*Cameron orders what he had earlier*

<Alright, looks like that's it for the night. Good job, everyone!>
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*As he's pouring, the bartender points back-&-forth.*

<So, are you 2 dating?>
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*It has been done. She moves it to the table. A hot pad has been set up for the sauce.*
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"Alright. Glad we agree."

*She deletes the message.*

Sab places down the sauce, and goes to get the serving utensils. Since Mortal was already standing she helps out by grabbing the plates and forks, passing them around.

"Alright, looks good!" Gabe said with a smile.

*Cameron looks at Astarte then hurriedly turns away, a little red*

<We're just friends.>

Taiyo sighs in relief then cuddles up more to Euryale.

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Yes. Everyone.

Azuma finishes his coffee and gets ready to leave.

Astarte gave a little smile, but didn't say anything. She looked at her drink.

<Will you be needing anything else?>
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*Euryale pulls them down onto the bed.*
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"Thank you."

*Once everything's set, she sits down, waiting & smiling.*
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<Oh...my mistake, then.>

*Senthose laughs nearby.*

*Cameron turns in the direction of the laughing*

Taiyo: "I just want to forget that whole thing."

Taiyo nuzzles Euryale's neck, gently biting it.

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Azuma: "No, I'm good. Thank you."

Astarte ignored the laugh, except for a little flick of her eyes in that direction. She finished her drink.

Mortal reached forward and began serving herself. Once she did pretty much everyone else waited so that they could do the same.

Mortal, once again, was the first to dig in, and smiled, "Oh wow, this really is good. It isn't fair you guys can do this and I'm stuck with Miss Hotpockets."

"Hey, I can make thing..." Noct said. "I made that cake once."

*Aroma raises her eyebrow at Noctis making cake for Mortal, but shakes it off.*

"I could give you some cooking lessons, if you'd like. Most of it's really easy, you just follow the directions on the boxes."
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*Senthose stares back at him.*

"What?"
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"Yeah, I totally agree."

*She gets another message.*

Nero: Also, can I have Astarte's number?
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<Have a nice evening. Please come again.>

<Nothing.>

*Cameron turns back to the bar*

"Yea, cooking is super simple," Sab said.

"I guess that wouldn't be such a bad idea," Mortal said, "Lord knows I don't have time to wait for Noct to be in the mood to cook... er bake. What was that about anyway?"

"I had a good night, and felt like making cake..."

"Oh, I remember that night. That cake was pretty good," Gabe said with a smile.

"See, someone appreciates my efforts."

Taiyo lets go of Euryale, so she can check her phone.

He has the worst timing ever.

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Azuma: "I'll be sure to."

In six months.

"Oh, I'd love to try some of your cake, Noct."
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*Euryale shows her the message.*

"I don't know, should I?"
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<Oh, &, pay for the drink, of course.>

Taiyo: "I don't know. Shouldn't you ask her?"

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I paid at the till this morning. How'd I not do the same in the evening?

Azuma: "Yes, of course."

"So... after college, what do you want to do?" Astarte asked, still looking at her empty glass.