[It took a bit for him to prepare for the cold, but indeed Takame eventually arrived at the cafe in question. With how many layers he'd packed on the only real way to know there was a man under all of them was, well, his tail that still stuck out.
At least these places tended to have coat racks for him to remove the big coat, hat, gloves and scarf. His long and loose hair doubled as a scarf anyway.
Takame only had a vague idea of what Yusuke looked like from... well, the previous filtered post so here was a very hard to miss Au Ra scanning the place for him.]
[Takame may have been bundled up to the nose but Yusuke...had a light jacket and nothing else.
Also he has two fox tails now. Honestly, it's hard to miss him even if he hadn't been looking for someone looking for him. He stands and waves Takame over.]
Takame didn't mind the tails much, approaching the man waving him over. And being a bit blindsided by the fact his handsome face certainly matched his voice. Still, he gave his standard eastern bow in greeting.]
Yusuke, correct? 'Tis a pleasure to meet you in person. [And sober. Which it was easy to tell he was since during their New Years conversation, a stronger accent was present where here it is not except in the way he said Yusuke's name.]
He returns the bow with a small smile. (Also damn, Takame is...extremely handsome. And tall.) His tails start to twitch and wag, nearly knocking things off the table.]
Yes, that's me. Please don't mind the, ah, tails, they're a little new.
I took commissions when I was in college to help pay for my supplies. Your sketches are honestly wonderful compared to some of the reference sheets I was given. These weren't stick figures.
[Just saying.]
You mentioned Genbu, but didn't draw him--does he not have a human shape like the other three? Should I give him one or leave him out?
I'm relieved they were sufficient. There's much I lack talent in, but I'm far more inept at art.
[when in doubt and when in cups, bubble people.]
Mm, he had one as well though his wasn't as drastic of a transformation. He still appeared as a turtle with a large shell but he had the hair of an elderly sage and stood on two legs while using his staff to conjure spells and test our strength. After I bested him, he transformed into a small sea turtle barely the size of both my palms.
Ah? [He waited patiently as the sketch was being done, but he didn't expect for the expert to ask his opinion. He didn't prepare for this, he's not an art guy and he's conflicted on how to feel about the possibility of Genbu looking fuckable.]
Yes, like that. But if it is your wish to divert then I'll default to your artistic discretion.
I simply think it would look more coherent if they all four had the same...my students would say "vibe", if that makes sense? One elder and three younger adults wouldn't quite match.
[listen he'll embrace it within reason, he'll accept that yusuke is hot but not genbu
The mention of him speaking Japanese though got a head tilt and a thoughtful hum out of him.]
The Japanese language is very similar to one in my home world, my first language. I'd only learned how similar they were by accident. But I've found that in both my world and this one it is most convenient to use the commonly spoken language.
At the scale gesturing, he shook his head lightly. Honestly he's shocked it took someone this long to ask about it.]
Not at all. My people, the Au Ra, are born with scales that protect us, horns used to hear and tails. Even in my home world we are largely uncommon outside of certain regions.
Of course. I've never been one to just not tell someone when they're exceptionally handsome or beautiful, as the case may be, and I don't remember if you posted anything to Yuri's little game a couple of months ago.
I did, though I wouldn't blame you for missing it given how chaotic it became. [He has washboard abs and the hour glass-est of hourglass figures, Yusuke.]
If I may be so bold, you are quite handsome as well.
[Look that post got wild. And Yusuke was frankly too uselessly queer to process a lot, okay. Everyone is hot.
But then someone not Yuri or Elliot calls him handsome and Yusuke's otherwise calm demeanor just sort of. Cracks? He turns a little pink and glances down, suddenly shy.]
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Then let's meet at this cafe?
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[It took a bit for him to prepare for the cold, but indeed Takame eventually arrived at the cafe in question. With how many layers he'd packed on the only real way to know there was a man under all of them was, well, his tail that still stuck out.
At least these places tended to have coat racks for him to remove the big coat, hat, gloves and scarf. His long and loose hair doubled as a scarf anyway.
Takame only had a vague idea of what Yusuke looked like from... well, the previous filtered post so here was a very hard to miss Au Ra scanning the place for him.]
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Also he has two fox tails now. Honestly, it's hard to miss him even if he hadn't been looking for someone looking for him. He stands and waves Takame over.]
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Takame didn't mind the tails much, approaching the man waving him over. And being a bit blindsided by the fact his handsome face certainly matched his voice. Still, he gave his standard eastern bow in greeting.]
Yusuke, correct? 'Tis a pleasure to meet you in person. [And sober. Which it was easy to tell he was since during their New Years conversation, a stronger accent was present where here it is not except in the way he said Yusuke's name.]
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He returns the bow with a small smile. (Also damn, Takame is...extremely handsome. And tall.) His tails start to twitch and wag, nearly knocking things off the table.]
Yes, that's me. Please don't mind the, ah, tails, they're a little new.
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New? [Head tilt.] Ah, these mutations from the Spirit Realm... I'll pay the tails no mind, then.
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[It's rude. But Yusuke gestures for Takame to take a seat before he pulls out his sketch book and turns to a page to show Takame.
For someone who's never seen them and is working off a drunk man's sketches, the Lords are looking pretty damn good!]
How do they look?
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But Takame could do little more than stare in awe at just these primary sketches. Color him impressed.]
They look remarkable. You have incredible talent to have depicted them so well from the crude sketches I gave.
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[Just saying.]
You mentioned Genbu, but didn't draw him--does he not have a human shape like the other three? Should I give him one or leave him out?
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[when in doubt and when in cups, bubble people.]
Mm, he had one as well though his wasn't as drastic of a transformation. He still appeared as a turtle with a large shell but he had the hair of an elderly sage and stood on two legs while using his staff to conjure spells and test our strength. After I bested him, he transformed into a small sea turtle barely the size of both my palms.
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Like that? Or do you think something more inline with the other three would be better, even if it isn't accurate?
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Yes, like that. But if it is your wish to divert then I'll default to your artistic discretion.
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What you're saying makes sense. You have a far better eye for this than I do.
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I'll be sure to keep in touch. And, I'll admit, I'm delighted to know I was right that you spoke Japanese.
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The mention of him speaking Japanese though got a head tilt and a thoughtful hum out of him.]
The Japanese language is very similar to one in my home world, my first language. I'd only learned how similar they were by accident. But I've found that in both my world and this one it is most convenient to use the commonly spoken language.
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[Wait Takame won't get that. Yusuke shifts, tails lashing. He has some opinions on how stupid English can be, okay.]
Anyway, would it be rude of me to ask about....?
[He gestures to the scales. Look, he's curious.]
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At the scale gesturing, he shook his head lightly. Honestly he's shocked it took someone this long to ask about it.]
Not at all. My people, the Au Ra, are born with scales that protect us, horns used to hear and tails. Even in my home world we are largely uncommon outside of certain regions.
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[YUSUKE
At least he's learned how to apologize for maybe coming off a bit strong?]
I didn't want to say it if the scales were a curse or a something, but you truly are exceptionally handsome, Takame.
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[Give him a moment, he was not expecting that. Takame.exe must be rebooted.
Really, the only thing keeping his brief silence from turning awkward is his aversion to being rude. He was flattered, really. Just caught off guard.]
... Thank you.
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If I may be so bold, you are quite handsome as well.
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But then someone not Yuri or Elliot calls him handsome and Yusuke's otherwise calm demeanor just sort of. Cracks? He turns a little pink and glances down, suddenly shy.]
I--ah. You're flattering me.
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