"Heeey, you've reached Yang! Well, actually, you didn't reach far enough, 'cause I'm not here right now! But don't yang up! Just leave a message on this baby, and I'll get back to you soon enough, okay?"
Aww, thanks! I should be fine by tomorrow. [ But she'll scoop up the polar bear and hold the door wider for Natalia to enter. ] I fell asleep on Naoki, and I've been sleeping on and off ever since.
We train together. [ a slow shrug, because ugh the aches of a cold are still a pain-- ] So I had to call and tell him that I couldn't make it, so then he said he'd bring some stuff by-- honestly right now, it's kind of a blur, but we talked for awhile and I fell asleep.
[She hums thoughtfully at that, even as she begins to approach where she assumes the kitchen to be-] I'm going to borrow some bowls for ice cream, Yang. Are you well enough for one?
[Sweets first! But then Natalia seems to nod her head to herself a moment later, as if coming to a conclusion-]
And I'd still like to meet this Naoki. He seems kind.
I'll turn down ice cream when I'm dead-- [ she calls after Natalia, plunking herself down on the nearest couch, because it's better than languishing in bed.
And then a muffled sneeze into her blanket. ]
As for that guy... well, he still runs around shirtless and he's covered in glowing tattoos, he's hard to miss. But you'd like him. [ She's sure of that much. ]
[did you just sneeze into your blanket..... yang?!
oh well, she's preparing two bowls of the cheesecake ice cream that she got before putting the rest of the carton into the freezer. a gift from her to yang.
then she's humming thoughtfully as she goes to join her friend on the couch and offer her the bowl.]
Glowing tattoos? [that sounds kind of dangerous but she supposes she can see why a person like that would catch Yang's eye... hmmmm.....] He get more interesting every time you mention him.
[Yeah, that's Natalia makes a surprise noise around the spoon in her mouth. The cold ice cream on her tongue is now warring with the slight warmth on her cheeks.
Then after she finishes the bite she forgets her impeccable dining manners for a moment to point her spoon accusingly at Yang!]
You have absolutely no place to talk about Shin-Ah! That entire thing was your doing.
[Yang gave the suggestion for a kiss on the hand?! And the entire shop's promotion was about kisses..... but she just grumps and puts another spoonful of ice cream in her mouth. Hmph!]
Regardless, I've already told you I can't think of anyone that way.
[So utterly subtle. If it was anyone besides Natalia, they'd probably roll their eyes.]
In your eyes, perhaps....
But it's an old promise that's very important to me. I couldn't change my engagement without my father's approval as well...
[Though she trails off then, humming thoughtfully. After running into Koujaku this morning, the subject of parents is being brought all the more to the forefront of her mind.]
Likely not. [She doesn't even mean just in regards to Shin-Ah either, but mostly-] I have to consider my position when I think about my future.
[Including who she's going to be married to. That much is kind of just a given for her though.]
Father is very forgiving and loving and I have no doubt that he'd wish only for my happiness - but it's not something I can really decide on my own at the moment. Particularly when I do have a fiancee.
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... Before you say anything, yes, I know I look awful.
[ and sounds awful, too. ]
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May you have a swift recovery.
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Naoki... the shirtless one?
[And she looks at Yang, so perfectly and innocent intrigued.]
Is there a story there?
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[Sweets first! But then Natalia seems to nod her head to herself a moment later, as if coming to a conclusion-]
And I'd still like to meet this Naoki. He seems kind.
[and good to yang!! that's important]
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And then a muffled sneeze into her blanket. ]
As for that guy... well, he still runs around shirtless and he's covered in glowing tattoos, he's hard to miss. But you'd like him. [ She's sure of that much. ]
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oh well, she's preparing two bowls of the cheesecake ice cream that she got before putting the rest of the carton into the freezer. a gift from her to yang.
then she's humming thoughtfully as she goes to join her friend on the couch and offer her the bowl.]
Glowing tattoos? [that sounds kind of dangerous but she supposes she can see why a person like that would catch Yang's eye... hmmmm.....] He get more interesting every time you mention him.
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But she beams at the sight of ICE CREAM, shifting her bear to one side as she takes the bowl and leans back. ]
They're really pretty... but tattoos and stuff aside, he's a really good guy. And after guys with masks, you should be used to the weirder things.
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[Yeah, that's Natalia makes a surprise noise around the spoon in her mouth. The cold ice cream on her tongue is now warring with the slight warmth on her cheeks.
Then after she finishes the bite she forgets her impeccable dining manners for a moment to point her spoon accusingly at Yang!]
You have absolutely no place to talk about Shin-Ah! That entire thing was your doing.
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[ But she's grinning wickedly, popping another spoonful in her mouth. ]
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[Yang gave the suggestion for a kiss on the hand?! And the entire shop's promotion was about kisses..... but she just grumps and puts another spoonful of ice cream in her mouth. Hmph!]
Regardless, I've already told you I can't think of anyone that way.
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[ Yang the subtle. Even through a mouthful of ice cream. ]
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In your eyes, perhaps....
But it's an old promise that's very important to me. I couldn't change my engagement without my father's approval as well...
[Though she trails off then, humming thoughtfully. After running into Koujaku this morning, the subject of parents is being brought all the more to the forefront of her mind.]
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[ It's not hard to note that pensive pause-- but she won't ask for the reason behind it. ]
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[Including who she's going to be married to. That much is kind of just a given for her though.]
Father is very forgiving and loving and I have no doubt that he'd wish only for my happiness - but it's not something I can really decide on my own at the moment. Particularly when I do have a fiancee.
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[ Nothing too exciting, but Natalia deserved to have some fun here. ]
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What do you even mean by 'exploring', Yang?
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[she can just imagine Asch's pinched face now]
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[YANG PLZ]
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[ humor the sickie. ]
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Yang, why would I go on a date if I'm already engaged?
[ah yes, the disconnect]
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