text; username: SHIKI

[satsujinki]

No one really tells you how scary it is to fish in the dark. Everyone else seems used to it, but the thought of falling in is crippling.

I guess it must sound more profound in my head when I'm worrying about dying alone near a dock, doing something new. Sorry.

[The little worries that pop into your head when you stare into an abyss.]

I guess tea would be able to improve the state of things just a little.

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[defenceless]

[some things can't be reassuring, when you say them.]

Yeah, I've grasped that much. Do you want to tell me your favorite tea, or not?

[satsujinki]

[Crap. It seemed like he forgot that was what he was deflecting.]

Roasted green tea and Oolong. It depends on the season.

[defenceless]

Fair enough. I'll see what I can scrounge up. It'll be passable.

Shall I just head for the dock when I'm done?

[satsujinki]

You really don't have to--I mean, I don't even have anything to give you in exchange.

That would be really unfair, wouldn't it?

[defenceless]

What did I say before? Just accept it.

[satsujinki]

[Shiki winced. This person was all business, weren't they?

He could decline, but that would be in bad taste. If anything, maybe he could just hold onto whatever they bought him indefinitely and chalk it up to 'safe keeping' as a favor of his own.]

Very well. Thank you for the gift.

It's very generous of you.

[Shiki could have written hallmark cards.]

[defenceless]

You're welcome. See you soon.

[she's all business, but she's not completely heartless. it's an interesting mix.]

(( ooc: i figured we could just handwave them meeting up, and rin giving him a cup of tea! pm me or ping me on plurk if you want to talk about any details! ))

[satsujinki]

(OOC: This works! I'll try to remember to do this when I'm not sleep-tagging...)