There's a lot of stores there that could overshadow others...
But an unassuming place might be best for this. You would likely have chefs dedicated to their profession compared to a popular place trying to please everyone.
[ Not that he minds those! There's a time and place for Dennihop. ]
Okonomiyaki is taken very seriously, yes- some grill masters won't even let you tend to your own table, instead coming to personally flip the okonomiyaki themselves.
[ Perhaps Yi Sang will be out and about, attending to other matters. But, that will not be by himself for long - especially since Argenti has recalled that it's certainly time to search for the other man.
In the city when he spots that familiar black-haired man, Argenti will wave him down. ]
Yi Sang! It is most fortuitous that we have crossed paths today.
[ He gestures to a bench nearby. ]
...I have been rather busy considering the general state of things in the city, but I wished to make certain of a few matters in the wake of the defeat of that creature who had been attacking our dreams in earnest. Do you have spare time to join me?
[ Congrats on the successful boyfriend rescue, Argenti! The good news for Argenti (and perhaps Yi Sang) is that the latter is terrible at coming up with excuses or bluffing. He doesn't try.
Also... he likes Argenti. The man kinda grows on you. It's kind of amusing to be approached by him so suddenly and in such a direct and sincere manner, but when the knight explains, it's pretty sensible. ]
I have time.
[ To the gestured bench he goes, sitting down comfortably. ]
I assume you have seen my dreams... And parts of my past. Of which, I cannot be be certain, but I assume it would be easy to discern once you speak.
[ Argenti wears his congratulations with pride! But also...sincere gratitude given everything.
He doesn't anticipate that Yi Sang would dare to make any such excuses. He feels as if he has come to understand the other man deeply as a person. So here they are, seated on the bench, talking - ]
...Yes. I shall get straight to the point. First, to offer my thanks for your assistance.
But, also to speak directly on the matter at hand - the dream that I witnessed had to do with the struggles between yourself, your friends, and potentially even that company you had signed off on.
I wanted to be certain...that all was well.
That you were alright.
[ That the man didn't feel so trapped, that he wasn't hopeless. He felt relief when that image of the man communicated what he did. But he would be a fool to not follow up on Yi Sang's state after all of that - and...most of it, he would be a terrible friend. ]
[ There's the smallest shift in his demeanor at Argenti's description. He knows what he's talking about, so thankfully he doesn't need to explain further. A hand reaches into his bag at his side, without him looking away from Argenti. ]
I believe... I am alright. But I appreciate your concern. Dongrang and Dongrang... Neither would like the idea of me looking back towards where they have fallen and now rest. I wish to keep going with these slowly mending wings. I cannot fly far, but I cherish the feeling the of sky above me nonetheless.
[ From his bag he pulls out a folding fan decorated, no, made of familiar spicebush blossoms. He breaks off a sprig to hand to Argenti. He recalls the rose knight likes flowers and beautiful things. Hopefully still. ]
As for Limbus Company... I'm assuming you are concerned about the... working conditions or the contract with Dante?
[ Argenti watches Yi Sang's expression closely - the other man has always been quite stoic, hardly showing much at times, it seems. But he never has doubted that he has had feelings, just like anyone else.
In the dreamscape wherein he witnessed such things, it felt almost as if he witnessed the man's previous times where his heart had called out - for various reasons, for various emotions, and events. ]
You are saying then...that you feel no longer truly so burdened by the past, even if it still weighs deeply on your soul. Is that right?
[ Before his mind wanders back to that time, he watches Yi Sang when he notices movement. He looks...surprised, before his expression settles into a warm smile as he accepts what has been granted to him, fingers closing around the sprig. ]
Thank you kindly for the beautiful gift. I shall take care to treasure it well.
...You are also correct about my other concerns. I would like to know more, if you could enlighten me so, my dear friend.
Autocorrect corrected dongbaek to dongrang she'd be so mad.
It always will. The past that Dongbaek longed for and that Dongrang wished to throw away. The cruel future ahead that Dongbaek lamented the possibility of and Dongrang strived to succeed in. That is grief... It is my soft heart enduring, as Sang Yi would put it.
[ There is a small smile at how graciously Argenti accepts it. ]
It's a spicebush blossom. I don't believe it will wilt, since it's a part of a personal manifestation of one's desires.
[ While Argenti saw them on Dongbaek's person, Yi Sang seems to inherit it in another universe. Crazy flower man. ]
I've described it to Izou, but I have already underwent something similar to a Palace. That Golden Bough you saw resonated with my soul, and while the main goal is to retrieve where it hides in the realm it creates based on one's psyche... My comrades and Dante looked upon my past with sympathy and encouraged my broken spirit. I am grateful to them.
...I wish to continue traveling with them, so that I can repay that kindness. I am the fourth of the thirteen lost souls to resonate with a Bough, so the pattern is somewhat predictable. It has an unusual countermeasure to an sort of unfortunate end... But I'd rather have it than nothing at all in that unforgiving world.
[ In normal circumstances such a grief of that much would perhaps still be cause for worry. And yet...
...Yet, surprisingly most of all Argenti understands firmly and deeply the meaning in carrying such a knowing weight in the heart. ]
I understand. My dearest friend that I had lost...I would not waver just because I had held these feelings close to my own chest, even if it still hurts, it does not mean one's one cannot still move forward.
[ He blinks as the man explains the meaning behind the blossom - it will be a souvenir of a dear friend that he will hold onto closely. ]
A Golden Bough...it truly sounds like quite a strange phenomenon. I could only compare it perhaps to what are called Stellarons, in my universe, but it still seems far different than that. Especially it's, as you said, far more similar to a Palace from how you've described it.
But in the end, rather than being your jailor, those people help inspire you. They are a beautiful strength that uplifts you even as you dare to take flight.
...I am glad that you too have the chance. Even if the circumstances were so harsh, and it is not what I perceive to be an easy Path, you walk it unflinchingly, without regrets. Perhaps that is what makes me most relieved at all.
Though, even so, as you travel with those people when this all ends, do remember that I shall continue to support you as another friend of yours. While we are still here, and if we should be able to reach out in the future, if you need an ear, I will gladly provide it.
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Week 9, Friday, just before noon
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Would you like eat there?
Even when...
Do you still have issues with tasting food?
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Okay.
Let's get some okonomiyaki then. My treat.
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It's actually in the shopping district, but I missed it the first few times.
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There's a lot of stores there that could overshadow others...
But an unassuming place might be best for this. You would likely have chefs dedicated to their profession compared to a popular place trying to please everyone.
[ Not that he minds those! There's a time and place for Dennihop. ]
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[ His food prep skills are also atrocious. Pen/pencil yes, combat dagger yes. Griddle and spatula, hell no. ]
Do you know what toppings you'll add, Mafuyu? I'm considering one with seafood.
[ Because it takes spice well. Nothing can go wrong with it, surely... ]
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Sometime Post-Fray Palace
In the city when he spots that familiar black-haired man, Argenti will wave him down. ]
Yi Sang! It is most fortuitous that we have crossed paths today.
[ He gestures to a bench nearby. ]
...I have been rather busy considering the general state of things in the city, but I wished to make certain of a few matters in the wake of the defeat of that creature who had been attacking our dreams in earnest. Do you have spare time to join me?
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Also... he likes Argenti. The man kinda grows on you. It's kind of amusing to be approached by him so suddenly and in such a direct and sincere manner, but when the knight explains, it's pretty sensible. ]
I have time.
[ To the gestured bench he goes, sitting down comfortably. ]
I assume you have seen my dreams... And parts of my past. Of which, I cannot be be certain, but I assume it would be easy to discern once you speak.
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He doesn't anticipate that Yi Sang would dare to make any such excuses. He feels as if he has come to understand the other man deeply as a person. So here they are, seated on the bench, talking - ]
...Yes. I shall get straight to the point. First, to offer my thanks for your assistance.
But, also to speak directly on the matter at hand - the dream that I witnessed had to do with the struggles between yourself, your friends, and potentially even that company you had signed off on.
I wanted to be certain...that all was well.
That you were alright.
[ That the man didn't feel so trapped, that he wasn't hopeless. He felt relief when that image of the man communicated what he did. But he would be a fool to not follow up on Yi Sang's state after all of that - and...most of it, he would be a terrible friend. ]
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I believe... I am alright. But I appreciate your concern. Dongrang and Dongrang... Neither would like the idea of me looking back towards where they have fallen and now rest. I wish to keep going with these slowly mending wings. I cannot fly far, but I cherish the feeling the of sky above me nonetheless.
[ From his bag he pulls out a folding fan decorated, no, made of familiar spicebush blossoms. He breaks off a sprig to hand to Argenti. He recalls the rose knight likes flowers and beautiful things. Hopefully still. ]
As for Limbus Company... I'm assuming you are concerned about the... working conditions or the contract with Dante?
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In the dreamscape wherein he witnessed such things, it felt almost as if he witnessed the man's previous times where his heart had called out - for various reasons, for various emotions, and events. ]
You are saying then...that you feel no longer truly so burdened by the past, even if it still weighs deeply on your soul. Is that right?
[ Before his mind wanders back to that time, he watches Yi Sang when he notices movement. He looks...surprised, before his expression settles into a warm smile as he accepts what has been granted to him, fingers closing around the sprig. ]
Thank you kindly for the beautiful gift. I shall take care to treasure it well.
...You are also correct about my other concerns. I would like to know more, if you could enlighten me so, my dear friend.
Autocorrect corrected dongbaek to dongrang she'd be so mad.
It always will. The past that Dongbaek longed for and that Dongrang wished to throw away. The cruel future ahead that Dongbaek lamented the possibility of and Dongrang strived to succeed in. That is grief... It is my soft heart enduring, as Sang Yi would put it.
[ There is a small smile at how graciously Argenti accepts it. ]
It's a spicebush blossom. I don't believe it will wilt, since it's a part of a personal manifestation of one's desires.
[ While Argenti saw them on Dongbaek's person, Yi Sang seems to inherit it in another universe. Crazy flower man. ]
I've described it to Izou, but I have already underwent something similar to a Palace. That Golden Bough you saw resonated with my soul, and while the main goal is to retrieve where it hides in the realm it creates based on one's psyche... My comrades and Dante looked upon my past with sympathy and encouraged my broken spirit. I am grateful to them.
...I wish to continue traveling with them, so that I can repay that kindness. I am the fourth of the thirteen lost souls to resonate with a Bough, so the pattern is somewhat predictable. It has an unusual countermeasure to an sort of unfortunate end... But I'd rather have it than nothing at all in that unforgiving world.
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...Yet, surprisingly most of all Argenti understands firmly and deeply the meaning in carrying such a knowing weight in the heart. ]
I understand. My dearest friend that I had lost...I would not waver just because I had held these feelings close to my own chest, even if it still hurts, it does not mean one's one cannot still move forward.
[ He blinks as the man explains the meaning behind the blossom - it will be a souvenir of a dear friend that he will hold onto closely. ]
A Golden Bough...it truly sounds like quite a strange phenomenon. I could only compare it perhaps to what are called Stellarons, in my universe, but it still seems far different than that. Especially it's, as you said, far more similar to a Palace from how you've described it.
But in the end, rather than being your jailor, those people help inspire you. They are a beautiful strength that uplifts you even as you dare to take flight.
...I am glad that you too have the chance. Even if the circumstances were so harsh, and it is not what I perceive to be an easy Path, you walk it unflinchingly, without regrets. Perhaps that is what makes me most relieved at all.
Though, even so, as you travel with those people when this all ends, do remember that I shall continue to support you as another friend of yours. While we are still here, and if we should be able to reach out in the future, if you need an ear, I will gladly provide it.