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[jurisdick]

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[cakebuffet]

Hey, Akechi-kun? Can we talk?

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[jurisdick]

[ ....... that's not good.

while his emotional intelligence is that of a cantaloupe, he knows well enough that the phrase 'can we talk' never means anything good. further, when you're akechi, that phrase could be the nail in the coffin. the metaphorical bullet. ]

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[jurisdick]

Of course. Is something wrong?

[cakebuffet]

[Luckily for Akechi, this time, it's nothing of the sort.]

I wanted to apologize. Our first day here was really confusing, and I feel like we got off on the wrong foot.

[jurisdick]

[ ?????????????

huh. suspicious still.... ]

It's quite all right. There was a lot going on, as you said, and I hadn't realized that Time had been alerted.

[cakebuffet]

Apparently that happens a lot here. Would it be okay if we started over?

[jurisdick]

[ .... how odd. but it's not like he has anything to lose. not at this junction. ]

Of course. Holding grudges is bad for one's health, I've heard.

[ ... HAH ]

[cakebuffet]

[IRONY. Not that she would know.]

Bad for your blood pressure, right? But I'm glad.
Thanks. I'd like to know what you know, too, if you want to talk about it sometime.

[jurisdick]

This place has been good for my schedule.
I'm free whenever you'd like.

[cakebuffet]

I guess it's almost like a vacation, when you think about it.
I'm free, too. No school to worry about, no modeling jobs to run off to.

[jurisdick]

Yes. It's definitely nice to escape the limelight for some time.
You model?

[cakebuffet]

Just part-time! It's mostly for fun, but I like doing it. I grew up around that kind of stuff.

[jurisdick]

I see. Were your parents in the business?

[cakebuffet]

They're fashion designers! Seems glamorous, but they work really hard.

[jurisdick]

That would make sense. I've known a few that stop by the station. They definitely seem to have their schedules just as packed as mine. It's quite the lifestyle, never quite having a free moment.

[cakebuffet]

How do you do it? Working all the time with no time for yourself? Everyone needs to relax now and then.

[jurisdick]

I try to build in time for hobbies during the day. I usually cycle to the station, and I spend most evenings at Leblanc to clear my mind. It's manageable if you plan ahead.

[cakebuffet]

Have you been to the coffee shop here yet? It's not Leblanc, but it's something.

[jurisdick]

The coffeeshop? No, I've only been to the diner a few times so far.

[cakebuffet]

It's on the first floor. Maybe it'll make you feel a little more at home? Their cupcakes are to die for.

[jurisdick]

Perhaps. I'll have to take a look.

[ and a second text ]

Would you like to accompany me?

[cakebuffet]

[Accompany him? The request surprises her, but if she really wants to keep in the spirit of friendliness and make sure Akechi feels included...]

Sure! I won't be bothering you?

[jurisdick]

Not at all. The accompany is more than appreciated.

[cakebuffet]

Alright. As good a place as any for us to get ourselves on the same page, too. My schedule's wide open, just let me know when you feel like coffee?

[jurisdick]

Are you free later today?

[ max charm ]