[closed] anniversary

[unkindled_madness]

Who: Sephiroth unkindled_madness, Loki dothelokimotion
What: It's their friendiversary! Smoochiversary? They've been Something for a year.
When: April 9th
Where: Sunset Falls
Content Warnings: None.

[Things have been a little shaky between them of late, but as they promised at the start, they are working to mend it. This relationship, whatever anyone might want to call it, has lasted a full year. It's an achievement that Sephiroth would not have thought himself capable of... connecting with someone, and holding onto that connection.

That seems worthy of acknowledgement, even celebration. Perhaps especially because of Loki's recent doubts, Sephiroth has taken it upon himself to create a memorable evening.

Or at least try to? He does not have Loki's dramatic flair. He does, however, arrive at Loki's door with a bouquet he chose himself after researching flower meanings, because research he can do.]

Comments

[dothelokimotion]

You've given this a lot of thought.

[unkindled_madness]

Well, it isn't something I find intuitive.

[Of course he had to think about it!]

[dothelokimotion]

[ he chuckles, squeezing sephiroth's arm. ]

No. It's not the easiest thing to do. For you, I spend a lot of time thinking it over.

[unkindled_madness]

[Their server comes over to bring them menus and do her introductory spiel about the day's specials. Sephiroth waits until she's left them to wonder:]

You have to think about it?

[dothelokimotion]

Of course. I may know your interests well, but I still need to consider what you would find meaningful and appealing. I worried sometimes that I would miss the mark.

But I wanted to try. That if words failed, I had another way to show my feelings.

[unkindled_madness]

...yes. That's how I find it, as well.

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki takes his hand across the table. ]

The important thing is to try.

[unkindled_madness]

[Sephiroth nods.]

The effort in itself has meaning.

[dothelokimotion]

[ he smiles faintly. ]

Yes.

[unkindled_madness]

[Sephiroth relaxes, squeezing Loki's hand and then turning his attention to the menu.]

[dothelokimotion]

What do you recommend?

[unkindled_madness]

Ah- I don't believe I know your preferences, when it comes to meals.

[...just sweets.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki chuckles. ]

Well, I was asking for yours.

[unkindled_madness]

...I suppose I find the steak appealing. It sounds... rich.

[dothelokimotion]

Let's try that then.

[unkindled_madness]

You don't want to choose your own?

[dothelokimotion]

No. This time, I'm happy to try your choices.

[unkindled_madness]

[...oh.]

...all right then. We'll try that then.

[He closes the menu, and after a few moments the waitress comes to take their order. However, she does also ask after drinks and Sephiroth does Not know the wines.]

[dothelokimotion]

Red wine. It'll go well with the steak.

[unkindled_madness]

[Sephiroth nods.]

Yes. That.

[And off she goes!]

...I suppose we don't often eat together. Do you commonly patronize these sorts of places?

[dothelokimotion]

I have, from time to time. It's not uncommon and I do like to be waited on.

[unkindled_madness]

[Sephiroth smiles.]

Of course.

[dothelokimotion]

It can be fun. And a good way to try something new.

[unkindled_madness]

I did try pho recently.

[dothelokimotion]

Pho?