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[overworker]

It took me a while, but I really wanted to give it to you on a special occasion. And... well. I can't think of anything more special than this. I'm so glad you like it.

[This was so worth the wait. It feels so good to finally have been able to give it to it's rightful owner. Seeing it on him just feels right.]

Well... I wouldn't really mind if you wanted to think of it that way.

[It might not be the intended interpretation but it was incredibly sweet and romantic.]

[fiddlestick]

I really do. Though, haha, now I feel a little bad I didn't think to bring a gift in return.

[Because you know, he didn't expect this conversation to go this well!!!]

So are we okay? I understand now you were trying to protect me. You really were put on the spot there by Marie.

[overworker]

[Shaking her head, she squeezed his hand back.]

Hm-mm. You already gave me more than enough.

[This was the best possible outcome for today, beyond even her wildest dreams.]

Maybe it happened for a reason. Either way... you don't need me to protect you. And I'm not going to hide things anymore.

[Using her other hand, she hooks her finger around the front of his shirt and tugs him in close enough that she can lean over and kiss him over the table.]

[fiddlestick]

Yeah, don't worry about me.

[Okay, assertive Towa is a hot Towa. He finds himself getting tugged in an kissed. He kisses back, hand reaching up to curl her bangs in his finger. He lets it last for a long moment before pulling back.

There's a smile on his face. Were they not in a public restaurant, he'd be inclined to keep it going]

Haha...that said, we should still probably figure out what to tell people if they ask.

[Since let's not have a play by play description of their open relationship every time someone nosy asks cause that'll get old quick]

[overworker]

[If they weren’t in public right now, she would too. Well— that and the gentle growling of her hungry stomach, as her appetite finds itself again.]

...whoops. Maybe I’ll just hold onto that thought for later.

[What good is a couple’s first fight without the amazing make-up sex at the end?]

But you’re right. It’s not like there is any one thing but... whether it’s “boyfriend” or “lover”... neither of those things feel wrong. But I think it might be best to just be honest about it. At least with the people closest to us that would really ask for details. For anyone else— settling on a title you’re comfortable with is probably enough.

[fiddlestick]

[He laughs when he hears the stomach growl. It is surprisingly adorable]

Y-Yeah, you should order some food first. It's on me, don't worry.

[Save the sexy plans for later]

I agree, better to be honest about it than make up some story. [Since that'll just lead to more trouble and hurt feelings] As for the title ... I'd rather not use "girlfriend-boyfriend", since those tend to be a little more exclusive? And I don't think either of us want to deal with people accusing us of cheating.

[Both of them knew that they were with other people. Elliot didn't have a problem with it. Towa was free to be with who she wanted. But he could see other people getting the wrong idea]

So I guess..."lover" is probably the easiest one to use.

[overworker]

Ehehe... thanks.

[As much as it's her natural response to insist she can pay for it-- she's just going to purposefully stop herself. It's okay to be treated once in a while. And she is really hungry.]

Considering how well they know us and-- the fact that some of them are involved already-- I'm pretty sure that even if we tried to make something up, they'd figure it out anyway.

[She nods, agreeing as she listens. It's simpler that way-- less room for confusion.]

Right. So... lovers it is.

1/2

[fiddlestick]

Aw, it's nothing.

[Especially after you got him such a nice necklace!!!! Gonna treat you girl]

Haha, yeah pretty much. It'd just make things worse. So okay, "lover".

[He nods, approving. Yeah. That works for him.]

[fiddlestick]

[And with that, he turns to try to wave down a waiter so Towa can order some food. He stops when he notices a lady at a table nearby. Even with a different haircut, a Vita fanboy is still a Vita fanboy, so the recognition is pretty instant]

Whoa-

[He quickly looks away before he can be accused of staring. It's...it's gotta be a coincidence right? Vita wasn't in Aefenglom.

But he'll still tell Towa in a low voice]

I-Is it just me...or does that lady over there look exactly like Vita?

[overworker]

[It only takes her a moment to decide on something to eat since her stomach is happy to decide for her. But in the process, she misses the expression on Elliot's face until he calls it to her attention.

Towa actually has to look closer-- unlike Elliot, she doesn't really know Vita that well. But... there is an uncanny resemblance.

There's only one explanation that she can think of, considering that there had been no signs of new arrivals.]

...in that case... there's only one person I know who would use that face.

[She taps her nails on the table. If this was what she thought it was... her nail taps on the table three more times before she raises her voice a little.]

If you were so worried, you could have just said so.

[fiddlestick]

[!!!!]

W-Wait, Whaaaaa-?!

[bad_crowmance]

[ "Vita" looks over and laughs and because it's Crow, he's even got an audio illusion up to resemble the real one's voice. ]

So... you caught me, huh?

[overworker]

There aren’t that many people I’d expect to do something like this, so it wasn’t that difficult you know.

[fiddlestick]

[WHAT

THE

FRICK?!]

S-Seriously!?! You were listening the whole time?!

[bad_crowmance]

I was curious! Can you blame me?

[ "Vita" shakes "her" head and laughs. ]

I'm glad it worked out for you two, though.

[overworker]

Yes. I can.

[...but she won’t.]

...but thanks. I appreciate the thought.

[fiddlestick]

[Goddess. His cheeks are pink at the idea someone was listening in. He'd been so careful too!!]

Yeah, this was really supposed to be a private conversation, you know!

[bad_crowmance]

I know, it made listening in a lot harder. You guys are pretty clever.

[ Crow is completely unrepentant. ]

[overworker]

[Towa sighs and shakes her head.]

Next time if you want to join in, try asking first.

[fiddlestick]

Not that we would've said yes this time...

[Honestly Crow. Give them privacy!!! He sighs.]

Well, now that you're here, would you like to join us?

[bad_crowmance]

Haha, sure thing.

[ He sashays over, Vita's hips swaying as he walks. Yep, he sure hasn't dropped the illusion yet. ]

[overworker]

[Towa scoots over to the other side of the table next to Elliot and lets him take the seat across from them.]

But you’re paying for your own food.

[fiddlestick]

Yeah....agreed.

[And ugh what is that hip sway]

A-And can you drop the illusion? It's weird.

[bad_crowmance]

I was having fun with it!

[ But fine, he'll drop the illusion to reveal the jerkbird underneath. ]

[overworker]

Too much fun if you ask us.

[Still-- credit where credit's due, she supposes--]

Still, you've gotten pretty good. If you'd chosen another inspiration, we probably never would have noticed.