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Hello! This is Raha's phone. Sorry that I couldn't answer, but leave me a message or text me.

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[thavnairian]

[Amal comes back to their shared house after a busy afternoon. He's carrying a couple of plastic bags with him, and judging by the smell that leaks from the kitchen, it's Mediterranean food again. He's dressed slightly more modestly than usual, though his long silk tunic is still left open to show most of his chest, with leggings and strappy gladiator heels to finish it off. He sure loves fashion. (Whether that fashion is any good, however, is up for debate.)

Then he knocks on Raha's door.]

Hey, I brought home dinner. Want to watch something while we eat?

[He's gone so far native that he finally relented and got a flat screen for the living room, so one can entertain on the Turkish couch and also be entertained.]

[crystallinememories]

[The timing is good, Raha having been considering taking a break from his work to eat, and whatever Amal's brought back smells wonderful. He opens the door with a smile-- and frankly Amal's wandered around the house in far less clothing before, so he's adjusting to that much.]

That sounds nice. Do you have something in mind?

[He moves out into the room, going to get them some utensils and things, as well as starting the kettle]

[thavnairian]

[At least Raha never has to look far if he wants an eyeful of something, lol.]

Um... [Maybe not his usual disastrous cooking shows.] Maybe we can find one of your favorite movies on the... net thing? [The Netflix thing.] I want to learn about all the things you like.

[He knows Raha likes books, but there's surely more than that!!!!

He spreads the food out on the counter and starts popping spoons into things for serving.]

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Oh! Alright...

[He'll go ahead and pull up Netflix, searching through to see what's available- it's not a movie, exactly, but he's always had a nostalgic soft spot for the various BBC mystery series.

Once he's got that set up, he'll help with getting the food ready, and then settling down with the Amal on the sofa.]

[thavnairian]

[It doesn't have to be a movie. He's honest about wanting to learn more about what Raha likes. After all, he's not exactly the same as the one Amal knew back home-- like a cake with an extra layer. Once they've gotten the food properly sorted, he happily curls up beside the Miqo'te so they're side-touching-side. It's all very warm and familiar, and very comforting besides.]

Oh, this is interesting.

[He likes a good mystery!]

These are considered historical clothes on this world, right? It's not my style, but I can see you pulling off the coat the detective is wearing.

[Of course, Raha looks adorable in everything.]

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[Raha's more than happy to lean into him, a small, unconscious purr rumbling between their sides. He would die if he knew.]

Do you think so? [he thinks they look cool, but also thinks they'd look ridiculous on him... nerd.]

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I'm positive. [He eats a bite, then adds:] It reminds me of the clothes I saw in Sharlayan. Not the big white robes with the hat, but pretty much everything else looked a bit like this. I can't say I disapprove of corsets either, but I don't see as many of those here.

[Amal tends to wear only the corset when it's an option. God, that purr is distracting though. It makes him want to rub against Raha like a cat unironically.]

Have you always been into mysteries?

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Not as much, no.

[unless you go to anime conventions but alas he is not that kind of nerd.]

Pretty much. It feels a bit more engaging, when you're trying to solve it along with the characters. At least to me.

[thavnairian]

[Too bad. They can figure out costumes later.]

I think you're onto something with that. I saw a stage play many moons ago, when I first got here. It was a murder mystery and a bit lacking in budget, but it was fun. It also had songs. Songs! In a play about murder! Amazing.

[He waves his empty fork.]

They didn't reveal the killer until the very end, but they had us cheering for them all the same.

[He takes a drink of water and sits back again.]

I tend to prefer adventures or romances if I'm given a choice. I've a weakness for the ones involving a prince atop a white chocobo. Or... horse. Whichever.

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[i mean amal could tell him to put something on and he's probably at least try it--]

A musical murder mystery? That does sound fun. [man he actually hasn't really gone to any local shows while he's been here... it's not exactly been a priority, unfortunately.]

I can see that. [He chuckles softly, looking fondly over to him.] Are you the type to picture yourself in them at all?

[thavnairian]

[Amal doesn't know that!!!!!!!!! but perhaps one day Soon]

It was a really creative idea, that's for sure.

[They obviously need to get out more.]

Picture... myself?

[Judging by the expression on his face, he hasn't thought too hard about it.]

Hahah... not as the knight in shining armor, if that's what you mean.

[His cheeks turn some shade of scarlet, and he glances off to the side.]

I spend so much time playing the hero that I suppose when it comes down to it, I wouldn't mind being swept off my feet for once.

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[Raha smiles warmly at him.]

I can see that.

[quiet thoughts are thinking, don't worry about it.]

[thavnairian]

[Amal looks back over to see that smile, and can't help blushing a bit more.]

Before I went to the First, I didn't think that could ever... happen. [He sets his food on the coffee table and leans back.] I thought—if I messed up and needed rescuing, no one would come after me. Either because they couldn't, or...

[He thought he was disposable.]

Well. I didn't think too highly of myself, as you can guess.

So it was a little wild to find out that someone would break the laws of time and space just to help me. [He reaches over to rub Raha's hand.] Though I'd have done the same for you, no question about that.

In a way, the you from the past really did sweep me off my feet. I landed in the middle of the woods instead of naked in your chambers, but that's a minor detail.

[A FUNNY ONE, HONESTLY]

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[is it time for him to go bright red???]

H-had the summoning worked exactly as intended, you still would have been clothed---!

[he'll just. drop his face into Amal's shoulder before he explodes ok.]

[thavnairian]

[That's such an adorable reaction that Amal can't help light and loving laughter.]

Who said that would be my intention?

[He is not making this better.]

[crystallinememories]

[asdfghjk]

I am fairly certain that your first act upon being summoned to a new world by an apparent stranger would not be to strip.

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[So you think, Raha, but Amal just laughs more.]

If I needed the money, I might.

You were just cute enough for me to consider it anyway~

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You couldn't even see any of me!! And the part you could was mostly crystal anyway...

[yes he was self-conscious about that shut up.]

[thavnairian]

[He leans over a little to whisper into one pointy ear.]

Oh, I could see enough.

That cute little button nose. Soft lips begging for a kiss. And someone who was scarred just like me...

[He hums thoughtfully.]

In a different world, we could've been a fun kind of disaster. But I was too much of a coward, and we were both married to our duties. Maybe it's better that the pieces fell differently.

[He'll kiss that ear as consolation, though.]

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[Raha will decidedly not point out that he'd been planning on dying for most of that time and therefore proooobably would have rebuffed anything anyway. Probably. If he was strong enough.

He does smile a little, looking back up at Amal.]

It all worked out in the end, either way.

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[Is anyone strong enough to resist a naked man in their bed? Amal had wondered. But never could do that, not with his past.]

It did. And I wouldn't trade this for anything.

[He leans in and bumps their noses in a little bunny kiss, then chuckles. He would like a real one, but if Raha is occupied by food he doesn't want to attack his mouth. That would be rude. So he gives Raha the opportunity to decide where this is going, merely letting his fingertips linger on the Miqote's cheek.]

We'll always find each other.