he does get the idea in principle. the angling from above... ]
Okay, okay. So you're saying it's my turn now, right? [ he leans against the machine for a second, as if deliberating over the right angle. this time, when he puts the coin in, he also maneuvers the claw around, he around allows the claw to get some sort of spin to it. it moves erratically before coming down on the edge of the duck's plushie limbs and...
for once, it actually falls right into the prize hole. ]
Is this what you meant? [ he picks up the duck with one hand and hands it to her... like you know the scene. ] Guess this one's a little indecisive, and changed his mind to come home with you at least minute.
but yes!!! yes!!! he got it!!! malkuth's beaming as she takes it, holding her two prizes in her arms like they're her children now. they might just be. well, the ducktopus is supposed to be for him... but that would've been more ideal if she hadn't needed a hand in getting it in the first place.
he'd definitely complain if she said it was her thank you gift to him and he's the one who had to win it. ]
Sea creatures usually go with the current, right? I'm just glad he decided to go against it...
[ now she's got Two duck plushes... wow. ]
I wonder what I should name them. [ hmmm. oh well, she's turning her bright smile up at him now. ] I'll think on it. Thanks for helping me out though, I was soooooooo close to just shaking the machine and seeing if he'd fallen in like that.
[ listen, he doesn't offer turns, or get plushies for just anyone, okay.
though, it is kind of hard to think it wasn't worth the numis to see someone genuinely enjoy themselves like this. also, while he's entirely none the wiser in terms of her thoughrs— it's great she sees through him enough to know... exactly what his stance would have been.
so yeah, she right. ]
What, and get us kicked out of here? Maybe the plushies are the ones who saved us this time. I mean, we still have to grab groceries. You didn't have so much fun that you forgot why we came here, right? [ says rafayel, who also got just as into it.
but, now he's definitely feeling the weight... of the lack of numis in his pocket. ]
I'll help you look for some bargains to make up for it. I'd feel bad if you came back and got fussed at because of me.
[ or. whatever. it's her fault and she knows it, so. consider it equal exchange for giving her the chance to experience... something. whatever this is. ]
[ he doesn't seem to respond for a second, his eyes already distracted by the neat rows of food items. before, he turns back to her. instead of responding to her thanks, he just gives one of her ducks a small pat on the head. ]
Don't worry about it. Instead, shouldn't you be worried about beating me? We should see who can find the best deals. Just so you know, I thiiink I might have the advantage here.
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he does get the idea in principle. the angling from above... ]
Okay, okay. So you're saying it's my turn now, right? [ he leans against the machine for a second, as if deliberating over the right angle. this time, when he puts the coin in, he also maneuvers the claw around, he around allows the claw to get some sort of spin to it. it moves erratically before coming down on the edge of the duck's plushie limbs and...
for once, it actually falls right into the prize hole. ]
Is this what you meant? [ he picks up the duck with one hand and hands it to her... like you know the scene. ] Guess this one's a little indecisive, and changed his mind to come home with you at least minute.
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but yes!!! yes!!! he got it!!! malkuth's beaming as she takes it, holding her two prizes in her arms like they're her children now. they might just be. well, the ducktopus is supposed to be for him... but that would've been more ideal if she hadn't needed a hand in getting it in the first place.
he'd definitely complain if she said it was her thank you gift to him and he's the one who had to win it. ]
Sea creatures usually go with the current, right? I'm just glad he decided to go against it...
[ now she's got Two duck plushes... wow. ]
I wonder what I should name them. [ hmmm. oh well, she's turning her bright smile up at him now. ] I'll think on it. Thanks for helping me out though, I was soooooooo close to just shaking the machine and seeing if he'd fallen in like that.
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though, it is kind of hard to think it wasn't worth the numis to see someone genuinely enjoy themselves like this. also, while he's entirely none the wiser in terms of her thoughrs— it's great she sees through him enough to know... exactly what his stance would have been.
so yeah, she right. ]
What, and get us kicked out of here? Maybe the plushies are the ones who saved us this time. I mean, we still have to grab groceries. You didn't have so much fun that you forgot why we came here, right? [ says rafayel, who also got just as into it.
but, now he's definitely feeling the weight... of the lack of numis in his pocket. ]
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[ body doubling to make sure he actually bought them!!!
...
and spending time with him, she guesses. something fun about shopping together. ]
Let's make it quick before we're trapped into another round. [ before she is. though...
he's looking a little confused? ] What is it?
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there's a small pause as he awkwardly rubs the back of his neck. ]
Instead of ten items, how about we settle on ... si... seven?
[ anyway,
he's already walking ahead now.
how many times in a day does she see rafayel's back. ]
tapping letters one at a time to get this thread to an end
hello?
too many times but it doesn't feel... bad, necessarily. hm. she'll put that thought away and catch up. ]
... Your roommate isn't gonna be mad you spent so much on [ a girl ] plushes, is he?
this thread is caleb's problem now
Weeeell, he does have his moods.
[ but said with a shrug. ]
If I buy a little less, he might not even notice. [ ( tiktok voice ) no one's gonna notice ]
sorry caleb
I'll help you look for some bargains to make up for it. I'd feel bad if you came back and got fussed at because of me.
[ or. whatever. it's her fault and she knows it, so. consider it equal exchange for giving her the chance to experience... something. whatever this is. ]
It was really fun though, so... thanks.
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Don't worry about it. Instead, shouldn't you be worried about beating me? We should see who can find the best deals. Just so you know, I thiiink I might have the advantage here.