[ 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. ]
[ Midorima gets ready in about the same time frame, folding and pocketing his plan and pulling out the chair that had been seated next to him in the kitchen to retrieve a cardboard pop-up children's book that he tucks under his arm. ]
Do you want to take a carriage?
[ Coconut isn't big enough to carry Midorima around yet or he would say they should take Yukimaru and Coconut... He's not sure if the carriages will even come out this far, but at least once they get back to the main area of town they can take it to the lake. ]
It's [ however far they live from Lake Niras?? He doesn't know. It's closer than the port though, since it's not at the port where he wants to go. He did pick out a nice, more isolated area so they aren't bothered by a bunch of people. ]
Seeing as this is a public place, other people may decide to go here the same time you do.
[ He's not sure if Midorima's going to go through all the trouble to close off the lake so they can have their privacy. It's just a thought that occurred to him. ]
This area is a little further away from the more populated areas. I'm hiring someone to use their dunamis to freeze over the lake more securely since it's not the standard area so it'll be safe to skate on. No one but you should know the area is safe, so unless you're intent on telling others it shouldn't be a concern.
[ That's his theory anyway! Hopefully the guy he's paying to do it isn't going to try to get other people to pay him for the same job.. ]
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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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Do you want to take a carriage?
[ Coconut isn't big enough to carry Midorima around yet or he would say they should take Yukimaru and Coconut... He's not sure if the carriages will even come out this far, but at least once they get back to the main area of town they can take it to the lake. ]
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[ It's not that cold, anyway. ]
How far is it from here?
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[ It'll be easier that way, as much as he doesn't mind the walk. ]
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[ He's been saving money and he's not going to make Akashi pay for his request. ]
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Once they do get there, though, it makes him think— ]
What happens if there are too many people on your date?
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What do you mean?
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[ He's not sure if Midorima's going to go through all the trouble to close off the lake so they can have their privacy. It's just a thought that occurred to him. ]
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[ That's his theory anyway! Hopefully the guy he's paying to do it isn't going to try to get other people to pay him for the same job.. ]
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[ It'd be funny if someone talked about it on the network, though... ]
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[ That would be a betrayal?? Don't ruin his date when he's asking for help. ]
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[ So just drop it??? ]