[ Hm. Is this what he wanted to ask him then? Akashi raises a brow as he looks at Midorima, but he doesn’t need to prod further to know what he wants. ]
You need my help.
[ HE DOESN’T HAVE TO PUT IT THAT WAY, BUT YOU DO YOU, AKASHI. ]
I suppose I could try.
[ He’s in an exceptionally good mood after his birthday. He’ll try for you, Midorima!! ]
[ DEFINITELY DOESN'T NEED TO BE PUT THAT WAY!! Midorima even looks slightly affronted by it, but he is asking for help ultimately. He swallows, but moves forward. ]
I wouldn't object to it. I don't have experience with dates, but we already get along. I want to put in as much effort as I can to make this go right.
[ And that includes asking for help, at least from someone he doesn't think will tease him about it, despite that he haaates asking for help from anyone. ]
[ When he confessed to Miu, the two of them went on a hot air balloon ride. Midorima’s plan is good and well- thought of and bound to be romantic, but... ]
Instead of lights, why don’t you go for fireworks, instead? [ It might be a Christmas tradition and all for lights and such, but Midorima has to ✨impress his date✨! This is the idea that comes to Akashi’s mind. ] I’ll still help with what I can, of course.
[ He did just suggest fireworks but he tries to create those colourful dancing lights he’s more known for. His birthday was a great day - he was able to see his mother and spend time with the people he cares about. Just thinking about yesterday puts a smile to his lips, and glowing colourful lights slowly appear, gradually getting larger and more apparent by the second. ]
[ He shakes his head firmly. He knows what he wants with this. ]
I'm going to have someone freeze part of the lake over for us to skate on, then after about an hour I intend for the skate to wind down in time with the sunset. As the sun falls over the horizon, I want lights to surround us and only us. Fireworks are nice, but they could be set off by anyone so it wouldn't be limited to our area. [ It's more private! And a unique experience. Anyone can have fireworks. He points at some of Akashi's little lights. ] In addition to being closer to tradition, these always have a warm feeling attached to them and fewer safety risks.
[ It was just a suggestion; Akashi won’t force his ideas on Midorima. The idea with the lights though, is something to think about. Akashi’s not sure whether or not he can control how the lights move. ]
I’ve never tried controlling the lights before. I’m more experienced with the air— [ That is to say, controlling the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide in it. That’s something he’s able to control, even though he’s not very good at it yet. ]
I have no problem making them appear. [ He points to a red light, touching it with a finger and it begins to dance around it in a zigzag motion. ] It may take a few days to learn.
[ Please don't mess with the air, Akashi, that's not a good date plan. He doesn't have an asphyxiation kink and this is a wholesome first date so he's definitely not ready to find out if Weiss does. ]
It's fine if they aren't circling and just around our area and the ice if you can handle that. The ice should reflect the lights so it won't be necessary to completely fill the area for a full effect.
[ He has no doubt Akashi can conquer that challenge though. ]
If there's something I can do in exchange, ask.
[ He doesn't like being in anyone's debt. Even Akashi's, though Akashi is historically one of the few people he's even willing to ask for help. ]
[ He holds up the schedule he had earlier!! It has all the details he's decided on, from expected attire to approximated timing!! as well as his financial calculations, which include the money he got from doing extra tasks this month... and a big blank on which restaurant....... ]
You need to show up at the hour mark of the ice skating. I suspect we won't spend more than 15 minutes enjoying the lights, so you'll only need to be there for about 15 minutes and I'd appreciate it if you kept hidden.
[ More like he doesn’t have any plans yet! This is fine, though. Akashi is flexible, and he’ll have to tell Miu that he has Something He Has to Do during the afternoon. He won’t out Midorima. ]
[ Don't give him weird advice, he's just going to be himself and try to not be as much of an ass as he normally is and hopefully that will be enough!! ]
[ He sets his planning sheet down on the table and gets up to go to his room. Of course he already has his outfit picked out! He comes back with something like this, plus his scarf that Weiss gave him. He plans to be very warm. ]
She gave me the scarf, and my Christmas gift for her is one that I earned doing a task so it's a necessary part of the outfit.
[ Midorima doesn't want to go too far on the first date, but he also.. really has no idea. He thought it was a good present because it was meaningful. ]
Will this be your first date? Perhaps some chocolates or other sweets would be good to add, as well.
[ Akashi would definitely bury his date with gifts if he could.
She seems to like jewellery, as well. [ Those sapphire earrings and that necklace definitely look expensive! ] I don’t think I’ve had a chance to properly speak with her. What is she like?
[ That seems like a lot to Midorima... but he's also well aware that Akashi is of a different social class than he is.
...Probably the same one Weiss is. Hnnng.
He focuses on the question instead, staying quiet for a few moments as he decides how to best describe her. ]
Weiss is intelligent and has a dedication to informing others. She's very independent, musically inclined-- a singer and pianist. She's also brave and strong; a fighter who protects people rather than following the path that should've been set out for someone in her social standing. [ He pushes up his glasses as he finishes. ] She can also be rather argumentative and stubborn when she doesn't get her way. She likes dogs, musicals, crepes, and dancing. She always dresses nicely, and is very particular. I suspect she'll prefer this schedule as soon as I have it ready, though I intend on leaving out a couple of surprises so it's not entirely predictable.
[ Yeah, that doesn’t really give him an idea of additional presents to give. Midorima could buy her a dog!! But that would be too much on a first date — is this their first date? Midorima mentioned a musical earlier. She’s even given him a scarf. How long have they been dating? He needs to know more. ]
You had a reservation at a restaurant, you mentioned that earlier. What was it going to be like?
It's a nice restaurant that specializes in food similar to French cuisine. I did three extra tasks this month to be able to afford everything properly.
[ Midorima never holds back when it comes to doing his best. B|b ]
What about a restaurant by a lake or something? Or perhaps a restaurant with a nice view, or one where you’re on a boat and under the moonlight, cuisine aside.
[ That’s actually a good idea. Akashi pauses and hums. ]
I’ll have to look for a restaurant that’s near water. Miu-san might like that.
It would be too cold this time of year for food on a boat.
[ Especially if they've been ice skating before that and warmth will feel nice. ]
Do you have time? We can go look now to see what's near the lake and plan logistics for your lights.
[ Hey, if they both find a good date spot he doesn't mind sharing as long as it's not.. on the same night... Midorima isn't a double date type of person. :| That would be way too awkward. ]
[ He's not taking Akashi out for food, just to go see what's down there. ]
I'll get ready to go, too.
[ And he has to put his date outfit away!! So he heads back to his room to go change into something warmer than the t-shirt and slacks and socks he was wearing around the house. ]
[ You could have taken Akashi out for food, Midorima. Practice how you’d converse on your date!
Akashi gets up from his seat, seemingly forgetting why it is he even went to the table in the first place, and gets dressed. He’s ready to go about ten minutes later, and waits for Midorima in the living area.
Once Midorima is ready, he doesn’t say anything and just heads for the door. ]
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You need my help.
[ HE DOESN’T HAVE TO PUT IT THAT WAY, BUT YOU DO YOU, AKASHI. ]
I suppose I could try.
[ He’s in an exceptionally good mood after his birthday. He’ll try for you, Midorima!! ]
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I wouldn't object to it. I don't have experience with dates, but we already get along. I want to put in as much effort as I can to make this go right.
[ And that includes asking for help, at least from someone he doesn't think will tease him about it, despite that he haaates asking for help from anyone. ]
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Instead of lights, why don’t you go for fireworks, instead? [ It might be a Christmas tradition and all for lights and such, but Midorima has to ✨impress his date✨! This is the idea that comes to Akashi’s mind. ] I’ll still help with what I can, of course.
[ He did just suggest fireworks but he tries to create those colourful dancing lights he’s more known for. His birthday was a great day - he was able to see his mother and spend time with the people he cares about. Just thinking about yesterday puts a smile to his lips, and glowing colourful lights slowly appear, gradually getting larger and more apparent by the second. ]
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I'm going to have someone freeze part of the lake over for us to skate on, then after about an hour I intend for the skate to wind down in time with the sunset. As the sun falls over the horizon, I want lights to surround us and only us. Fireworks are nice, but they could be set off by anyone so it wouldn't be limited to our area. [ It's more private! And a unique experience. Anyone can have fireworks. He points at some of Akashi's little lights. ] In addition to being closer to tradition, these always have a warm feeling attached to them and fewer safety risks.
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I’ve never tried controlling the lights before. I’m more experienced with the air— [ That is to say, controlling the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide in it. That’s something he’s able to control, even though he’s not very good at it yet. ]
I have no problem making them appear. [ He points to a red light, touching it with a finger and it begins to dance around it in a zigzag motion. ] It may take a few days to learn.
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It's fine if they aren't circling and just around our area and the ice if you can handle that. The ice should reflect the lights so it won't be necessary to completely fill the area for a full effect.
[ He has no doubt Akashi can conquer that challenge though. ]
If there's something I can do in exchange, ask.
[ He doesn't like being in anyone's debt. Even Akashi's, though Akashi is historically one of the few people he's even willing to ask for help. ]
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[ And he’ll be willing to start learning for Midorima! It’ll be a good learning experience, too.
He tilts his head as he rests his chin on his palm, elbow on the table. There’s nothing he wants, so he doesn’t say anything about being repaid. ]
So, do you want me to watch the two of you on your date? It almost feels like I’d be a third wheel.
[ Akashi’s just teasing, of course. ]
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[ He holds up the schedule he had earlier!! It has all the details he's decided on, from expected attire to approximated timing!! as well as his financial calculations, which include the money he got from doing extra tasks this month... and a big blank on which restaurant....... ]
You need to show up at the hour mark of the ice skating. I suspect we won't spend more than 15 minutes enjoying the lights, so you'll only need to be there for about 15 minutes and I'd appreciate it if you kept hidden.
[ PLEASE DON'T SPY ON HIS DATE??? ]
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[ Just as Midorima gives Akashi his privacy when with Miu, he owes him the same amount of courtesy. ]
Is there a signal I should be waiting for? I assume the time frame given is flexible.
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Somewhat, since I can't predict if she'll want to go off-schedule. I'll contact you around the time, so stay near.
[ Akashi already agreed so he assumes that any plans he has with Miu are either earlier or later. ]
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[ More like he doesn’t have any plans yet! This is fine, though. Akashi is flexible, and he’ll have to tell Miu that he has Something He Has to Do during the afternoon. He won’t out Midorima. ]
Do you want some advice?
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[ Don't give him weird advice, he's just going to be himself and try to not be as much of an ass as he normally is and hopefully that will be enough!! ]
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Now he has to come up with something wise... hmmmm... ]
What will you be wearing?
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She gave me the scarf, and my Christmas gift for her is one that I earned doing a task so it's a necessary part of the outfit.
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You’ll be giving her a scarf for Christmas?
[ The “just” is left unsaid. ]
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[ Midorima doesn't want to go too far on the first date, but he also.. really has no idea. He thought it was a good present because it was meaningful. ]
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[ Akashi would definitely bury his date with gifts if he could.
She seems to like jewellery, as well. [ Those sapphire earrings and that necklace definitely look expensive! ] I don’t think I’ve had a chance to properly speak with her. What is she like?
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...Probably the same one Weiss is. Hnnng.
He focuses on the question instead, staying quiet for a few moments as he decides how to best describe her. ]
Weiss is intelligent and has a dedication to informing others. She's very independent, musically inclined-- a singer and pianist. She's also brave and strong; a fighter who protects people rather than following the path that should've been set out for someone in her social standing. [ He pushes up his glasses as he finishes. ] She can also be rather argumentative and stubborn when she doesn't get her way. She likes dogs, musicals, crepes, and dancing. She always dresses nicely, and is very particular. I suspect she'll prefer this schedule as soon as I have it ready, though I intend on leaving out a couple of surprises so it's not entirely predictable.
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You had a reservation at a restaurant, you mentioned that earlier. What was it going to be like?
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[ Midorima never holds back when it comes to doing his best. B|b ]
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[ That’s actually a good idea. Akashi pauses and hums. ]
I’ll have to look for a restaurant that’s near water. Miu-san might like that.
[ ... he’s stealing his own suggestion, sorry. ]
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[ Especially if they've been ice skating before that and warmth will feel nice. ]
Do you have time? We can go look now to see what's near the lake and plan logistics for your lights.
[ Hey, if they both find a good date spot he doesn't mind sharing as long as it's not.. on the same night... Midorima isn't a double date type of person. :| That would be way too awkward. ]
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[ Hm...! He’s a bit surprised when Midorima suggests going to where he plans on taking Weiss. Is this a rehearsal dinner, like those ones in weddings?
Akashi checks the clock. The day is long, he supposes he can spare an hour or two. He doesn’t have much to do today, anyway. ]
I’m free. I’ll have to change into something warmer, though.
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I'll get ready to go, too.
[ And he has to put his date outfit away!! So he heads back to his room to go change into something warmer than the t-shirt and slacks and socks he was wearing around the house. ]
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Akashi gets up from his seat, seemingly forgetting why it is he even went to the table in the first place, and gets dressed. He’s ready to go about ten minutes later, and waits for Midorima in the living area.
Once Midorima is ready, he doesn’t say anything and just heads for the door. ]
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