[ AUDIENCE: MANDRICARDO ]

[dormheads]

Comments

[azuta]

[her expression is a little sheepish then]

I'm afraid this is as much as I could get it to help... It's alright - I think it'll just take time now.

[but she'll turn to head to moonbucks!! time for hot cocoa]

Do you like anything special with your hot chocolate, Mandricardo? Cinnamon? Marshmallows? Caramel drizzle?

[duranduel]

...If you say so. I mean, it looks like you've got...um.

[He gestures to her eyes with the towel in hand. YOU WERE CRYING TOO, VIOLA!!!]

Oh. Wow. That's a lot of options. I...I'll go with whatever you like?

[azuta]

[yea she was and what of it

but she'll head over to the moonbucks then and hum thoughtfully]

If you're sure...

[and that's how mandricardo will deal with viola getting two mugs of hot cocoa! it has whipped cream and cinnamon dusted over the top, with a splash of caramel drizzle. she brings it over to him.]

Then... try this. It might be a little sweet, but I think it goes well together.

[duranduel]

[He'll dab at his face with the towel as she goes off, and nod at the mugs when she brings them over - it smells heavenly.]

Sure. [And he'll take it, with a nod.] I'll humbly partake of it. Really appreciate it, Viola.

[Annnd....the moment of truth. A sip!]

Ah! It's real good!

[azuta]

Do you think so?

[it's a little surprising to her - but it's not hard to conjure up a smile at that, pleased at the reaction]

I like to play with different recipes... so this is my current favorite. I'm glad you like it too.

[duranduel]

Yeah...its sweet, but its...comforting.

[A nod.]

Reminds me of you, so...yeah. It fits you.

[azuta]

[



she sips her cocoa and then puts it back down]

Has Crow instructed you on how to flirt?

[duranduel]

...


[hold on the matrix is pausing to load]

H-Huh?

[azuta]

Oh, I see, so you're a natural.

[is she making herself feel better by being a bully]

[duranduel]

[oh, now he's turning a bit red]

I-I'm...I wasn't...I....I mean I've...I've done...

[azuta]

[she sips her hot cocoa]

Take your time.

[duranduel]

[JUST GOING TO DRINK HIS HOT CHOCOLATE AND HOPE THE FLOOR VORES HIM]

[azuta]

[this is cute

this makes her cover her mouth to try to keep her giggles from being terribly obvious. still, she eventually just smiles at him, bright and amused]

... it's endearing.

It's not quite as smarmy as Crow's. So I think I can tolerate it a little better.

[duranduel]

...

[Wow that was good hot chocolate! No floor voring, though. Shame.]

I haven't heard Crow flirt so...I-I wouldn't know...t-thanks..?

[azuta]

[ . . . . squints.]

Every other sentence out of his mouth? I don't keep an eye on what everyone on my dorm does, but I did watch the Superlatives game the first week, you know.

[duranduel]

Oh, I thought he was just joking with those? Like it seemed too...over the top? Or maybe it was...I mean it was really...laid on thick...

[BEEN OUT OF THE FLIRTING GAME SO LONG YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT'S WHAT ANYMORE]

[azuta]

[she's

laughing]

You are really good at getting me to laugh and smile when I think I can't, you know?

[this is such a good accidental roast]

[duranduel]

Thanks...?

[HE DOES FEEL LIKE HE'S BEING ROASTED A BIT...]

But I'm glad. Like...I've been crying so much that...making someone laugh and smile is a good thing.

[azuta]

[she huffs a little bit of a laugh at that]

... I know the feeling. It's a little embarrassing - I don't think I've been able to make anyone smile or laugh that much, though...

So I guess I have a lot to learn from you.

[duranduel]

Well, you've made me smile. Over texts, I guess. But still, somethin', right? Especially for a gloomy guy like me.

[Just resting a hand on her shoulder.]

I'm not exactly...some well of wisdom, here. But learnin' from others is good, I think.

[azuta]

[oh - she's a little tense under the touch, but she seems to allow it and relaxes after a moment]

Well... another day when I feel more confident in my own demeanor - I'll make it my goal to get you to smile in person.

[duranduel]

[He notices it, just lessening his touch, his hand almost hovering.]

...I think you'll have an easy time of that. Like...see? I can smile around ya.

[as you can see by the icon this is a TERRIBLE excuse for a smile]

[azuta]

[ah... she seems to think about it for a moment - but she does raise her hand to rest over his, letting him put more pressure on her shoulder as she gives him a smile]

Hehe... I suppose you can.

But I'd like it to be more natural. I'd like to give you something truly worthwhile to smile over.

[duranduel]

[Hand holding...and he nods, shyly.]

...You won't have to do anything big. Just...I'm not someone to make a big deal over...

[azuta]

[they can hold hands! good job speedrunning this, crystal.]

... I do owe you some nose pinches...