⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀IN⠀⠀ * (⠀𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗟⠀)
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀I ` D⠀⠀ 𝘓̲𝘌̲𝘛̲⠀⠀ YOU⠀⠀ HAVE
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ YOUR⠀⠀ 𝗪𝗔𝗬⠀⠀ .ᐟ
⠀He lets out a puppy-esque yawn…
⠀He lets out a puppy-esque yawn…
⠀“ …What isss 'e-enough' changesss between p-people. It'sss interesssting, and thusss b-beautiful in of itssself, no? ”
⠀“ …Sssometimes the beauty isss sssmall, but it can be enough, sometimesss. ”
⠀“ …What isss 'e-enough' changesss between p-people. It'sss interesssting, and thusss b-beautiful in of itssself, no? ”
⠀There's a small sway as he thinks of a response; recalling their prior discussion before there's a shake of his head. “ N-Nope, not forgotten! Would you, u-um… like my name? I'd like yoursss i-if it'sss okay! ”
“Oh. You again.”
Tomio paused for a brief moment before awkwardly crossing his arms over his chest, glancing away.
“…. Did I ever get your name, or did I just forget it?”
⠀There's a small sway as he thinks of a response; recalling their prior discussion before there's a shake of his head. “ N-Nope, not forgotten! Would you, u-um… like my name? I'd like yoursss i-if it'sss okay! ”
⠀∥ Apologies for late/missed replies, I'm still a little unused to opening an app to reply. 💧 Please feel free to bring it to my attention if I've forgotten.
⠀∥ Apologies for late/missed replies, I'm still a little unused to opening an app to reply. 💧 Please feel free to bring it to my attention if I've forgotten.
⠀“ …Sssometimes the beauty isss sssmall, but it can be enough, sometimesss. ”
⠀“ …Sssometimes the beauty isss sssmall, but it can be enough, sometimesss. ”
⠀Responding to the fright of an acquaintance, he steps in front of Mitsue to shield the Pomeranian from view. “ …Ssscared of dogsss? ” He mused with a playful smile.
The dumb idiot looks like he might start crying.
⠀Responding to the fright of an acquaintance, he steps in front of Mitsue to shield the Pomeranian from view. “ …Ssscared of dogsss? ” He mused with a playful smile.
⠀He should be given some kind of award. He's returned every single library book he's ever borrowed intact and on time.
⠀He should be given some kind of award. He's returned every single library book he's ever borrowed intact and on time.
⠀Tilting his head, he thought for a moment. He even shut one eye like it was some kind of strain for the wrinkles in his brain.
“ …T-Then I'll sssimply be a w-wolf in sssheep's clothing. N-Nothing wrong with that. ”
This isn’t meant to be rude— Mitsue actually sounds somewhat concerned.
⠀“ I-I'm glad to hear. ”
Oh, that motion is cute. Much cuter than his unfortunate habit of glaring daggers at others. *( Almost ) brings a smile to his face.
“ …I-Isss it? It'sss m-meant to be welcoming. ”
⠀Tilting his head, he thought for a moment. He even shut one eye like it was some kind of strain for the wrinkles in his brain.
“ …T-Then I'll sssimply be a w-wolf in sssheep's clothing. N-Nothing wrong with that. ”
⠀Just as Yuuki had glimpsed; Tomio was much more interesting than he'd think. He didn't know many with favouritism towards non-fiction.
“ …Ohh, I-I think those typesss of b-booksss are good! I-I like sssci-fi. ” Nodding, like it's some grand achievement.
“… Non-fiction, mainly. I don’t care much for fictional novels. I read autobiographies and books pertaining to history.”
⠀Meeting the other's words with a smile, he brings a sleeve to his chin, thinking momentarily. Dropping his arm back down, the warm smile continues on.
“ I-I think that'sss interesssting. You don't have to d-do big things to be i-interesssting, you know... W-What have you been reading? ”
⠀Just as Yuuki had glimpsed; Tomio was much more interesting than he'd think. He didn't know many with favouritism towards non-fiction.
“ …Ohh, I-I think those typesss of b-booksss are good! I-I like sssci-fi. ” Nodding, like it's some grand achievement.
⠀“ I w-wouldn't necessarily sssay names are aesthetics, hehe. ” The laughter catches him off guard, shuffling backwards as to avoid anything that may be a more physical follow up.
“ M-Merl' is ssstill awful. D-Don't use that. T-Ticklesss the earsss wrong. ”
He cuts into boisterous laughter at the thought. It 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 sound pretty bad, but he's no more attached to this name than any other.
⠀“ …Eugh. ”
Unable to hold in the disgust for that idea, he acts like it's almost a poison on his tongue.
“ Pleassse don't l-let 'em. ”
⠀“ I w-wouldn't necessarily sssay names are aesthetics, hehe. ” The laughter catches him off guard, shuffling backwards as to avoid anything that may be a more physical follow up.
“ M-Merl' is ssstill awful. D-Don't use that. T-Ticklesss the earsss wrong. ”
⠀Meeting the other's words with a smile, he brings a sleeve to his chin, thinking momentarily. Dropping his arm back down, the warm smile continues on.
“ I-I think that'sss interesssting. You don't have to d-do big things to be i-interesssting, you know... W-What have you been reading? ”
For someone who has anxiety leaving the house, Tomio sure is holding up rather well. At least, for now.
⠀“ E-Everyone sssays that. ” He remarked, leaning back against the wall. “ We think i-it'sss being humble, but w-we're just puttting ourselves d-down. ”
⠀Meeting the other's words with a smile, he brings a sleeve to his chin, thinking momentarily. Dropping his arm back down, the warm smile continues on.
“ I-I think that'sss interesssting. You don't have to d-do big things to be i-interesssting, you know... W-What have you been reading? ”
⠀“ I-I'm glad to hear. ”
Oh, that motion is cute. Much cuter than his unfortunate habit of glaring daggers at others. *( Almost ) brings a smile to his face.
“ …I-Isss it? It'sss m-meant to be welcoming. ”
He tilted his head playfully, a hand covering his smile. “No offense, but your handshakes kinda weak.”
⠀The difference was jarring, albeit not uncommon. While he remain soft, others kept firm ― Sometimes it made him remember it would tell a lot about a person but he'd always doubted such things.
“ I-I'm… alright. You? ” A sprinkled in laugh follows; to ease the tension if he can.
⠀“ I-I'm glad to hear. ”
Oh, that motion is cute. Much cuter than his unfortunate habit of glaring daggers at others. *( Almost ) brings a smile to his face.
“ …I-Isss it? It'sss m-meant to be welcoming. ”
⠀“ …Eugh. ”
Unable to hold in the disgust for that idea, he acts like it's almost a poison on his tongue.
“ Pleassse don't l-let 'em. ”
⠀“ …Eugh. ”
Unable to hold in the disgust for that idea, he acts like it's almost a poison on his tongue.
“ Pleassse don't l-let 'em. ”
⠀∥ I got my commissions done, so now I can work on stuff here. ♡
⠀∥ I got my commissions done, so now I can work on stuff here. ♡
⠀The difference was jarring, albeit not uncommon. While he remain soft, others kept firm ― Sometimes it made him remember it would tell a lot about a person but he'd always doubted such things.
“ I-I'm… alright. You? ” A sprinkled in laugh follows; to ease the tension if he can.
Small talk… He already touched on weather and names, what else—
“Soo, how are you? Y’know. Despite the crazy weather,” he joked.
⠀It's not like he should be so unsettled, but where optimism is; there's wolves ready to pounce ― And he'd prefer not to be present when they choose to do so.
Presenting his own hand and gripping the other's in a light grip to avoid being overbearing, and gives a light shake. “ N-Nice to ↷
⠀The difference was jarring, albeit not uncommon. While he remain soft, others kept firm ― Sometimes it made him remember it would tell a lot about a person but he'd always doubted such things.
“ I-I'm… alright. You? ” A sprinkled in laugh follows; to ease the tension if he can.
⠀“ E-Everyone sssays that. ” He remarked, leaning back against the wall. “ We think i-it'sss being humble, but w-we're just puttting ourselves d-down. ”
“I doubt that.”
He isn’t sure if he should count his blessings with the fact the insult that was meant to be kept in his head didn’t start something.
“I’m not very interesting at all.”
⠀He should probably be insulted; and to an extent, he is. Yet, he remains quiet, a smile upon his face like he's missed the point of those words entirely.
“ …T-Thank you. Y-You too? ”
⠀“ E-Everyone sssays that. ” He remarked, leaning back against the wall. “ We think i-it'sss being humble, but w-we're just puttting ourselves d-down. ”
⠀∥ It's awfully late. I can't believe I forgot the time.
⠀∥ It's awfully late. I can't believe I forgot the time.
⠀He should probably be insulted; and to an extent, he is. Yet, he remains quiet, a smile upon his face like he's missed the point of those words entirely.
“ …T-Thank you. Y-You too? ”
“You look… Interesting, to say the least.”
God only knows if this is an insult or a compliment. Knowing Tomio, however, it’s probably an insult.
⠀He should probably be insulted; and to an extent, he is. Yet, he remains quiet, a smile upon his face like he's missed the point of those words entirely.
“ …T-Thank you. Y-You too? ”
⠀It's not like he should be so unsettled, but where optimism is; there's wolves ready to pounce ― And he'd prefer not to be present when they choose to do so.
Presenting his own hand and gripping the other's in a light grip to avoid being overbearing, and gives a light shake. “ N-Nice to ↷
“I’m Mitsue! It’s nice to meet you!” he held out a hand to shake.
⠀Nod, nod.
The other's grin is *( almost ) unsettling but he maintains that playful smile of his own like he has any room to talk. Hands sneaking into the pocket of his coat, he tilts his head like he's been asked a tough question. Thinking for a moment, he gives a laugh.
“ Yuuki! Y-Yoursss? ”
⠀It's not like he should be so unsettled, but where optimism is; there's wolves ready to pounce ― And he'd prefer not to be present when they choose to do so.
Presenting his own hand and gripping the other's in a light grip to avoid being overbearing, and gives a light shake. “ N-Nice to ↷
⠀Nod, nod.
The other's grin is *( almost ) unsettling but he maintains that playful smile of his own like he has any room to talk. Hands sneaking into the pocket of his coat, he tilts his head like he's been asked a tough question. Thinking for a moment, he gives a laugh.
“ Yuuki! Y-Yoursss? ”
“Mmhm! Wind storms are dangerous.” can his grin get any wider?
“Heehee…🖤. Well, enough about this crazy wind! Can I ask your name?” he tilted his head to the side.
⠀It's not like Yuuki missed the fact of the true culprit, but it's much more fun to play the dramatic victim sometimes.
“ M-Might have to ssstand u-under an archway too. ” He commented with a playful laugh.
“ Heheh, m-might have to go inssside, then. ”
⠀Nod, nod.
The other's grin is *( almost ) unsettling but he maintains that playful smile of his own like he has any room to talk. Hands sneaking into the pocket of his coat, he tilts his head like he's been asked a tough question. Thinking for a moment, he gives a laugh.
“ Yuuki! Y-Yoursss? ”
⠀It's not like Yuuki missed the fact of the true culprit, but it's much more fun to play the dramatic victim sometimes.
“ M-Might have to ssstand u-under an archway too. ” He commented with a playful laugh.
“ Heheh, m-might have to go inssside, then. ”
“Mm! It’s best to, like, take shelter or something. Who knows how much worse it’ll get!”
A very light breeze blows through Mitsue’s hair.
“See? Dangerous.”
⠀Well, two can play at that game. A raise of his arms is given with a dramatic sigh. “ W-Whatever will we do… T-The wind will d-die down sssoon, sssurely. ”
⠀It's not like Yuuki missed the fact of the true culprit, but it's much more fun to play the dramatic victim sometimes.
“ M-Might have to ssstand u-under an archway too. ” He commented with a playful laugh.
“ Heheh, m-might have to go inssside, then. ”