[ He'll take the gift bag if it's being offered to him, but-- ]
W-wait, you're not staying here?
[ The disappointment is clear in both his expression and voice, which is both softer and slightly higher in pitch than it was a second ago. ]
I already have everything set out for you, and I was going to make French toast for breakfast in the morning... I mean, obviously it's up to you...
[ He shifts uncomfortably and clears his throat, glancing back and forth between the two of them. Maybe... maybe this is just some kind of pity-slash-obligation thing because Subete paid for the plane tickets or something, and Hikage is just staying with him to make him feel better about how obviously unwanted he is!!! ]
I-in any case, please come in.
[ Like every other word he's spoken so far, the invitation is addressed specifically to Hikage, though HE ASSUMES THEY'LL BOTH TAKE IT ANYWAY.
The inside of the house is also perhaps a little tamer than might be expected. The decor is predictably largely red, pink, purple, and black, and there are some random silk flower arrangements in various places, but it's not too over the top. The flooring is typical hardwood and the walls are still the default beige that came with the house. Maybe he's never been quite willing to go all the way in considering this home, even after all the years he's been here. ]
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Ah, that's very thoughtful...
[ He'll take the gift bag if it's being offered to him, but-- ]
W-wait, you're not staying here?
[ The disappointment is clear in both his expression and voice, which is both softer and slightly higher in pitch than it was a second ago. ]
I already have everything set out for you, and I was going to make French toast for breakfast in the morning... I mean, obviously it's up to you...
[ He shifts uncomfortably and clears his throat, glancing back and forth between the two of them. Maybe... maybe this is just some kind of pity-slash-obligation thing because Subete paid for the plane tickets or something, and Hikage is just staying with him to make him feel better about how obviously unwanted he is!!! ]
I-in any case, please come in.
[ Like every other word he's spoken so far, the invitation is addressed specifically to Hikage, though HE ASSUMES THEY'LL BOTH TAKE IT ANYWAY.
The inside of the house is also perhaps a little tamer than might be expected. The decor is predictably largely red, pink, purple, and black, and there are some random silk flower arrangements in various places, but it's not too over the top. The flooring is typical hardwood and the walls are still the default beige that came with the house. Maybe he's never been quite willing to go all the way in considering this home, even after all the years he's been here. ]