[Inside is....! A dimensional orb. He'd seen Atsushi asking over the network about book choices, and he knew how important it was to him. He thought it might make it a little easier to get the ones he wanted.
Atsushi smiles a little sheepishly, looking a tad embarrassed as he stammers a little.]
I just... I know you were having trouble picking which books you wanted to get, and, um...
[Aaaah-- he flushes a little at that, but it's a happy flush, and he takes a sip of tea to give himself a moment to calm his heart. He's still new at giving gifts to people, but it felt wonderful, seeing someone special happy because of something he gave them.]
Ah... I hope so! I don't think he'd be as attached to material things, but I think he'll probably enjoy using what I got him.
[...That sounds a little weird, doesn't it?
He swears he didn't get him anything risque, okay.]
[The way he says that, as if it's perfectly obvious, makes Atsushi flush a bit pink, which he tries (and fails) to cover up by taking an extra long sip of tea.]
[Atsushi's not even sure it's normal that he finds them both attractive in different ways, but he's never going to question it. Mourn his dignity as they keep flustering him, yes. Question it, no.]
R-Right... um, it's not really much, but I didn't think you'd want something too complicated, so...
[The packet is small, and that's because in it is a small plastic case, a pill container containing three shiny capsules.]
It's... I know you like to fight, but you don't always have people to moonlace with. From what I understand, each pill keeps your energy up and heals your injuries for four hours at a time, so you can keep fighting as long as you like.
[He hadn't actually had to use the other pills he'd bought, mainly because they were tucked away as a 'just in case' for Dazai's recklessness.]
[He recognizes the pills instantly. Of course he does - the Atsushis had seen them when they went shopping for the orbs. Concerns about their budget meant that Inner didn't even bring up the idea of buying them - the books were more important.
For Atsushi to get him these when he hadn't even broadcasted wanting them like his other half had his gift...
[That smile, that thank you, that use of pet... Atsushi's bright red at this point, squirming in his seat a little. Seeing people happy because of something he'd done always made him feel happy too, but this was...
Now is not the time to remember that dream, oh no.]
Y-You're welcome! I was worried it might be a little weird, giving you something like pills, so I'm glad you like them!
[Said just a little fast, because Atsushi always tends to trip over his words when flustered.]
[It is always the time to remember that dream. Inner watches Atsushi's fluster with a mixture of amusement and fondness.
(And maybe a tiny bit of relief, because you are not allowed to call him out on how soft he got for Atsushi giving him something. He has asserted dominance.)]
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Atsushi smiles a little sheepishly, looking a tad embarrassed as he stammers a little.]
I just... I know you were having trouble picking which books you wanted to get, and, um...
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[Atsushi, so sweet, so thoughtful. Getting this for him when he'd neither asked for it nor had any real occasion to deserve gifts.
Outer would lean over and hug him right now, but he might make a mess of the cake.]
Thank you so, so much.
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I'm glad you like it. I thought it might be a little strange, just getting you an orb, but... I know how important books are to you.
[At first he'd fretted it might be as impersonal as getting someone a giftcard, but it seems like his intent mattered here, too.]
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[silly tiger]
I'm sure he'll like his gift, too.
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[Aaaah-- he flushes a little at that, but it's a happy flush, and he takes a sip of tea to give himself a moment to calm his heart. He's still new at giving gifts to people, but it felt wonderful, seeing someone special happy because of something he gave them.]
Ah... I hope so! I don't think he'd be as attached to material things, but I think he'll probably enjoy using what I got him.
[...That sounds a little weird, doesn't it?
He swears he didn't get him anything risque, okay.]
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Well, I don't know how often he uses things for enjoyment...
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He'll see when he opens it, okay? I don't want to spoil the surprise.
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[Since Atsushi's right - telling him here would definitely spoil any surprise for Inner.]
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[He smiles a little, taking another sip of his tea.]
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[Inner would at least grudgingly accept anything Atsushi gave him, even if it was a rock.]
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[The way he says that, as if it's perfectly obvious, makes Atsushi flush a bit pink, which he tries (and fails) to cover up by taking an extra long sip of tea.]
T-That's good then! I hope so...
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If you'd like to ask him to check it out now, I'm sure he'll do so on your request?
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[He's flustered, the poor guy.]
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...if you're calling me out like that, I can't not show up.
[Sighing, Inner pushes his hair out of his face and takes off his glasses. He can't say no to his other half any more than he can say no to Atsushi.]
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[...Oh. Atsushi freezes in place for a moment, wide-eyed and red-faced as he opens his mouth and closes it wordlessly for a second.
What was he supposed to say after that? His brain unhelpfully points out the fact that he looks really good when he pushes back his hair like that.]
U-Um... Hi.
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Hey. I'm irritated with him, not you.
[Inner reaches for the package and opens it with less delicacy than Outer had given his. Let's just get this over with, it's ridiculous.
It's not like he really wants to see what Atsushi got him, or anything.]
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R-Right... um, it's not really much, but I didn't think you'd want something too complicated, so...
[The packet is small, and that's because in it is a small plastic case, a pill container containing three shiny capsules.]
It's... I know you like to fight, but you don't always have people to moonlace with. From what I understand, each pill keeps your energy up and heals your injuries for four hours at a time, so you can keep fighting as long as you like.
[He hadn't actually had to use the other pills he'd bought, mainly because they were tucked away as a 'just in case' for Dazai's recklessness.]
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For Atsushi to get him these when he hadn't even broadcasted wanting them like his other half had his gift...
A wide smile splits his face.]
They're perfect. Thank you, pet.
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Now is not the time to remember that dream, oh no.]
Y-You're welcome! I was worried it might be a little weird, giving you something like pills, so I'm glad you like them!
[Said just a little fast, because Atsushi always tends to trip over his words when flustered.]
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(And maybe a tiny bit of relief, because you are not allowed to call him out on how soft he got for Atsushi giving him something. He has asserted dominance.)]
I'll be sure and think of you when I use them.
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Think of me...? When you fight?
[He's not sure if that's supposed to be flattering or not, but it kind of is anyway coming from him.]
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Of course. It's my favorite thing to do. I can't forget that you're the one who helped me do more of it, can I, pet?
[If he says that nickname again, will Atsushi's face turn even more red?]
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I-I... I guess? I mean, you don't have to if you-- Or, what I mean is--
[Goodbye, coherency.]
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You're adorable.
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[So, so rude. He droops a little in his seat, face still bright red.]
You're the one who keeps calling me pet! Do you really expect me to not react?
[His tone says that isn't actually a complaint.]
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