[ yuri watches as people slide out of the room after bowing once more toward finn's mother, the servants disappearing as shadows following the one that cast them. he turns his gaze to those who are left, appropriately trained to pretend like they're not listening to every word being exchanged between the two of them. his lips twitch a little in memory; he and his sister had both had a personal nanny from birth, someone who raised them more than their own parents did, but that was the extent of their personal servants.
still, it's reminiscent.
he turns his gaze back toward finn and he smiles softly, nodding his head. ]
No, please, I'd-- like that. Spending time together. We have so much of it, now.
[ and yet so little at the same time. now that they've met, the wedding planning will really kick into high gear.
he sucks in a breath and steps closer, reaching out wrap a gentle hand into the crook of finn's elbow. ]
( finn smiles, surprised to see yuri taking his arm so quickly. but then again, that's how things are supposed to be, right? with people about to wed? )
Sorry if I - mess up a little. I'm kind of new to this whole way of life. I don't know how much they told you about me!
( he looks even more apologetic than he sounds, his wrinkled brow standing out in contrast to the tiniest grin on his face in an attempt to be friendly. finn isn't comfortable with any of this, but at least he has a good feeling about yuri. he seems gentle and kind. )
I usually live with my dad. Used to, I guess. I guess they had to tell you as much information as they could to make sure the engagement went through.
( he leads them both down the corridors lined with portraits and fine works of art until they reach yuri's quarters. skipping ahead of a servant, finn opens the door for him. ) My suite's just next door!
[ yuri shakes his head and laughs a little as they start walking, his grip tightening just a bit. ]
They didn't-- I didn't get to hear much of anything about you, actually. My parents handled all of the negotiations; I only got to be at one of the meetings, so your mother could... see me, I guess. I know your name, and that you're a beta and... well, that's it.
[ he pauses for a moment and turns his head so that he can smile at finn directly. there's a light in his eyes, something excited, and he grins. ]
I think I'll like getting to know you, Finn.
[ yuri lets finn pull away so that he can open the door and he steps inside, his mouth forming a little 'o' shape as he looks around. it's big, to say the very least. it's not as though his own family wasn't living in its own luxury, but this room was more on par with what his parents hand versus what he did back home. he can only imagine the kind of opulence the lady of the house lives in.
he wanders inside, glad to see that his trunks have already been deposited into his room. yuri immediately darts over to one of them to swing it open, pulling a few things out of it. his pack of patches is first but next is a stuffed rabbit that he immediately places in the center of the bed, resting against the pillows.
his hand hovers for a moment and he whirls around, eyes wide as he clutches the patches to his chest. ]
Um-- make yourself comfortable, I guess? This won't take long.
[ let him just run to the ensuite bathroom and shove the door closed. ]
( finn bows politely to the servants standing on either side of the door, shooting them a grin before closing the door. they all know finn well enough to trust that they won't get into any shenanigans first thing; no chaperone needed today.
he perches himself on the most comfortable-looking chair by the window, unable to stop himself from watching yuri curiously, wondering what he could be looking for. then - oh. duh. the patches.
but then the rabbit draws his attention away from yuri's hasty changeover and he gets up to inspect it, grinning down at the little toy from where he stands on the edge of the bed. )
[ yuri's trying his hardest not to curse in the bathroom but the second he's taken the patches off he manages to overwhelm himself with his own scent. he hastily opens the bathroom window and starts flapping his hands toward it, as if that's going to help air the room out faster. he quickly reapplies a new set of patches before splashing some cold water over his face in an attempt to get himself to calm down.
finn's doing things to him, though. fluttery things. it's those damn dimples.
he comes back out once he's managed to even out the pace of his heart and his eyes land on the rabbit with a smile. ]
( finn brightens when yuri reenters the main room, having taken a shine to him at the presence of the bunny. )
Feel bet - oh, ah! I see.
( not the time to talk about his fondness for rabbits. finn's expression turns somber, nodding and swallowing. loss is diffucult. finn hardly ever knows what to say in such instances and empty words never make anyone feel better.
he decides against offering condolences, bowing his head in greeting instead. )
It's nice to meet you, Hana. I'm glad you're also here with Yuri.
( he smiles over at yuri before plopping into the seat by the window again. )
[ oh. oh, no, yuri's in trouble. no pity, no meaningless platitudes, just letting the information sink in and moving on. yuri watches him introduce himself to the little rabbit and frankly? he could cry. he feels his eyes start to well up, even, and he turns his head to blink it away before he's noticed. ]
You're very sweet, aren't you?
[ yuri sounds happy about it as he says it, and he lifts a hand to hide his smile behind it as he moves over to the bed as well. he leans down over hana and turns his head to put his ear near her like he's listening to something and he nods as he looks in finn's direction. ]
Mmhm, and handsome, too, you're right.
[ just a little pink around the ears, yuri stands back up again and nods. ]
Some tea would be wonderful, and then you can show me around.
( finn beams and pulls the floral rotary phone on the table closer to it, rolling to 1 to call the kitchens. ) Hullo, hi. Hi, yes it's Finn. Can you bring my favorite tea up to Yuri's quarters? ( after some talk from the kitchen staff his voice drops to a whisper. ) The creme brulee oolong. Yes. Thank you!
( he sets the phone down and smiles at yuri, beckoning him to come to the window as well. pulling the corded rope to lift the drapes slightly, he points to the lush gardens below. )
Apparently, a love of flowers runs in the family. We have the best view from the gardens from our rooms.
[ an eyebrow lifts at the conversation and yuri's lips twitch just a little bit in amusement before he makes his way over to the little setup by the window. he's halfway to sitting down when he pauses, hand on the back of the chair and body in a half-crouch to stare out of the window.
his mouth drops and his eyes widen and he stands up again so that he can lean in to peer closer at the gardens beneath his window. ]
Oh. It's stunning.
[ yuri slowly sinks into the chair, eyes still out of the window, and he lets out a breath. ]
Half of the staff must be made up of gardeners.
[ he laughs and looks back to finn again, the corners of his eyes crinkling. ]
Speaking of the staff, is there... always someone in the kitchen? I mean overnight, too. I have trouble sleeping sometimes and find that a midnight snack can often ease me into it. If not, I'm fine going and getting it myself, but it doesn't hurt to ask.
Not late at night, but I always want something sweet. I'll go with you if you wanted. ( he makes the offer openly, without hesitation. if anything, he at least wants to make yuri feel welcome, complicated feelings about the arrangement aside.
is isn't long before there is a knock at the door and an announcement that the tea service has arrived. it seems someone anticipated that they would want an afternoon snack. finn beams and calls for them to let themselves in. the staff roll a cart into the room, the tea already fragrant though still in the steeping process. arranged on a silver tray are a collection of pastries and tea sandwiches set upon doilies. )
Oh, that was so fast!
( the server chuckles, mentioning his mother. of course. he leans forward in the chair as they pour the tea for them, nudging the sugar and milk into view. )
[ yuri takes a small amount of time just letting his gaze move between finn and the view outside, trying to figure out which one inspires more awe inside of him. he hates that he can already feel himself falling; he wanted to resist longer, wanted to put up something of a fight against this whole arrangement.
damn him.
his head turns toward the door at the knock and he sits up a little straighter, tucking a bit of stray hair behind his ear as the cart gets wheeled in. the scent is... nice, sweet, and yuri's suddenly curious about how much sugar finn's going to put into his cup. probably more than he anticipates.
yuri nods his head in thanks to the server before they turn and exit the room, leaving behind the treat-laden tray and the steaming cups. he adds just a bit of milk to his own and stirs it in silence before setting the spoon down and leaning back, giving the tea a chance to cool. ]
Tell me something fun about yourself, Finn. Something... something only a close friend would know.
( there's a door between their suites as well in hopes that they would spend their time in finn's but giving yuri the opportunity to retreat and have a space of his own. the arrangement isn't ideal for either of them, but at least the family has seen to making yuri as comfortable as they possibly can.
he drops just one sugar heart into yuri's tea... and three into his own cup, looking up briefly with a light laugh. he knows what kind of guy he is. )
It's best like this. With the creme brulee and everything.
( at his question, finn leans back and holds the cup between both his hands, appearing much smaller than he truly is. he purses his lips thoughtfully, forming a little bud with them as he hums. taking a sip first, he finally responds, ) Well, I like learning about flowers. I guess that runs on both sides of the family! I like baking - well, I'm learning how to bake. And I like really long walks outside, maybe listening to music while I do it.
[ there's an amused spark in yuri's eye as he stirs the tea once more to help the sugar cube dissolve. he lifts the cup to take a sip and-- ok, yes, it's definitely good like that. yuri thinks he would have still enjoyed it without the extra sweetness, but there's something to the sugar that helps settle him.
maybe it's a bonding thing. who knows.
he pulls over one of the little sandwiches for himself and lifts it to take a nibble as finn talks, lips still curled upward in a smile. the flowers thing isn't all that surprising, but that finn is actively taking an interest in baking is. instead of just enjoying sweets, he wants to make them, too...
yuri hums and tilts his head back, smiling up at the ceiling for a moment. ]
I like dancing. I know all of the proper festivity dances, of course, but... in private, I like to move how I want, however the music is telling me to.
[ when he brings his head back down to look over at finn there's a mischievous glint to his eye. ]
Maybe in ways that aren't... wholly appropriate for public consumption.
( he closes his eyes to savor the tea, humming happily and licking his lips like a little kid might. he is extra pleased that yuri seems to enjoy the tea as well, feeling closer to him already.
with that boost of confidence, he leans forward to take a pistachio macaron from the tray, taking a little nibble before popping the whole thing into his mouth. )
Oh? ( he doesn't fully process it, but yuri's tone makes him blush all the way down his neck. )
Are - were you taking lessons or something? We can definitely arrange for more here!
[ he's so... cute. he's so cute? isn't yuri supposed to be the stereotyped cute one here??
yuri nods at the question, tearing off a piece of the sandwich before popping it in his mouth. ]
I was taking lessons for a while, though I stopped when. ...Well, when everything happened. Starting them up again would be fun. Maybe you could join me?
[ yuri's head tilts as he smiles. ]
I'll need to get used to my dancing partner sooner or later, after all. And then we could treat ourselves with a dessert after.
( but he hasn't said no yet! just ... maybe. it could be a nice bonding activity. even if yuri will clearly be levels ahead of him.
wait, wasn't he dreading this a second ago? )
I'd be a good audience for you! ( oh, finn. he pops a bite of a jellyroll into his mouth and puffs his cheeks out as he eats ) Mm! You gotta try some of that one. Want a piece of mine?
I'll help you find the right one somewhere along the way.
[ look at them, making plans for things to do together. maybe... maybe this won't be so bad. maybe yuri will actually find himself looking forward to it. he's already been looking forward to maybe holding that large hand so...
his eyebrows lift just a little and he pauses for a second, thinking. maybe too hard. but then all thought of holding himself dissipates and yuri leans forward across the table with a smile before opening his mouth with an expectant little aaaah. ]
( mmaybe this won't be so bad. if they're locked into this deal - and finn certainly won't try to put anyone's family at risk, even if he hadn't been thrilled about being plucked out of obscurity.
yuri seems sweet and he seems interested in getting to know finn. he doesn't think his hobbies are silly and they're already talking about engaging in each other's interests. that's not a bad start at all.
he cuts a small piece of his slice of jellyroll and offers it to yuri without thinking much of it, holding it up to his lips for him to taste. )
[ oh he's actually doing it. yuri would have been just as fine if finn had simply sliced a piece off and put it onto his little plate in front of him but-- ok. ok!
yuri leans in and takes the bite of jellyroll before he settles back against his seat again, his eyebrows lifting as he chews. he makes a happy noise and nods with a thumbs up before swallowing, covering his mouth as he grins. ]
Delicious! There's really a fantastic team working here.
[ he smiles and tilts his head just a bit. ]
Though, I wonder if certain present parties aren't what inspired the hiring of a particularly talented patissier.
( finn blinks a few times before breaking out into a shy smile. ) Oh. Oh, n-no, I don't think so. I don't even think my mom really knew how much I liked sweets until I came here, but now all the staff do.
( it isn't that he doesn't want a relationship with his mom. it's just difficult for him to accept certain olive branches right now, very skittish around the attempts. he will, at least, accept her offers of cakes and such. )
We'll have to make sure we have all our favorites for the celebration, ( finn declares, ready to make a mental list of everything yuri likes. )
[ yuri can't say for certain, obviously; he doesn't know the kind of relationship finn has with his parents. but he also wouldn't be surprised if his mom wasn't completely aware about finn's preferences for sweets.
he nods, though, smiling as he taps a finger against the tabletop. ]
I'll have to start coming up with a list.
[ he laughs and lifts his tea to finish off his glass before lightly dabbing his mouth with a napkin. ]
( finn, who had been enjoying his second cup of tea, takes a big gulp to finish it off. he licks his lips with a smile. the staff already know to save the leftovers for finn ( and possibly yuri ) to find for a midnight snack.
he politely sets his napkin on the table and brushes his hands off over his plate before getting to his feet. it was his intention to move to yuri's side with confidence but he ended up tripping over his foot, stumbling without falling flat on his face. coughing lightly, he holds his hand out. )
Let's go? We can start in this wing and work our way around until we're at the gardens!
[ oh. oh, no. well, yuri's already decided that this whole getting married to finn thing is going to actually be just fine. he doesn't think he'll have to pretend to be interested in his husband because he's relatively certain he's going to be absolutely enamored by everything this man says or does.
he lifts a hand to hide his smile, though the way his eyes crinkle as he does gives it away anyway. yuri pulls it away from his face and places his hand into finn's instead and uses the hold to pull himself up, not letting go once he's standing. ]
A walk through the gardens.
[ and then he's leaning in a little, pressing lightly against finn's side as he directs them toward the door. ]
W-well, if you want it to be, ( finn stammers, blushing at both tripping in front of his fiance and the prospect of actual romance between them. he hasn't had a single expectation for this partnership other than merely working together for the sake of family strength or... something.
honestly, he would've been happy to get on with the ceremony, do his one duty to his mother, let his spouse do whatever they wanted while he returned home for most of the year to spend it quietly with his father.
given how they seem to be hitting it off, perhaps finn should look into preparing quarters for his dad as well to hopefully find some kind of compromise.
finn gives a spirited tour of the place, a few attendants trailing behind them. he shows yuri the passage to the kitchen ( important ), some of the meeting rooms ( less important ), and where they will have dinner later. the attendants station themselves at the door to leave finn and yuri to their own devices once they reach the gardens. it's lush and gives the impression of wildness while being meticulously maintained. )
[ yuri does his absolute best to remember where everything is; or, at the very least, to remember where everything he'll really need is, like that passage to the kitchen. he keeps his arm looped with finn's the entire time, maybe a little worried about his scent eking out around his patches as they go along. if finn were an alpha, he'd be more concerned about it.
as it is, he's just... happy. to be spending his time, really. finn's a better person than yuri thinks he deserves, if he's being honest, and he hasn't even known him that long.
he takes in a deep breath when they step outside into the garden and he closes his eyes, tilting his head back to enjoy the sunlight and the breeze. ]
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Date: 2023-09-28 01:04 am (UTC)still, it's reminiscent.
he turns his gaze back toward finn and he smiles softly, nodding his head. ]
No, please, I'd-- like that. Spending time together. We have so much of it, now.
[ and yet so little at the same time. now that they've met, the wedding planning will really kick into high gear.
he sucks in a breath and steps closer, reaching out wrap a gentle hand into the crook of finn's elbow. ]
Lead the way.
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Date: 2023-09-28 02:51 am (UTC)Sorry if I - mess up a little. I'm kind of new to this whole way of life. I don't know how much they told you about me!
( he looks even more apologetic than he sounds, his wrinkled brow standing out in contrast to the tiniest grin on his face in an attempt to be friendly. finn isn't comfortable with any of this, but at least he has a good feeling about yuri. he seems gentle and kind. )
I usually live with my dad. Used to, I guess. I guess they had to tell you as much information as they could to make sure the engagement went through.
( he leads them both down the corridors lined with portraits and fine works of art until they reach yuri's quarters. skipping ahead of a servant, finn opens the door for him. ) My suite's just next door!
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Date: 2023-09-28 03:22 am (UTC)They didn't-- I didn't get to hear much of anything about you, actually. My parents handled all of the negotiations; I only got to be at one of the meetings, so your mother could... see me, I guess. I know your name, and that you're a beta and... well, that's it.
[ he pauses for a moment and turns his head so that he can smile at finn directly. there's a light in his eyes, something excited, and he grins. ]
I think I'll like getting to know you, Finn.
[ yuri lets finn pull away so that he can open the door and he steps inside, his mouth forming a little 'o' shape as he looks around. it's big, to say the very least. it's not as though his own family wasn't living in its own luxury, but this room was more on par with what his parents hand versus what he did back home. he can only imagine the kind of opulence the lady of the house lives in.
he wanders inside, glad to see that his trunks have already been deposited into his room. yuri immediately darts over to one of them to swing it open, pulling a few things out of it. his pack of patches is first but next is a stuffed rabbit that he immediately places in the center of the bed, resting against the pillows.
his hand hovers for a moment and he whirls around, eyes wide as he clutches the patches to his chest. ]
Um-- make yourself comfortable, I guess? This won't take long.
[ let him just run to the ensuite bathroom and shove the door closed. ]
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Date: 2023-09-28 04:04 am (UTC)he perches himself on the most comfortable-looking chair by the window, unable to stop himself from watching yuri curiously, wondering what he could be looking for. then - oh. duh. the patches.
but then the rabbit draws his attention away from yuri's hasty changeover and he gets up to inspect it, grinning down at the little toy from where he stands on the edge of the bed. )
Oh, how cute! What's their name?
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Date: 2023-09-28 04:13 am (UTC)finn's doing things to him, though. fluttery things. it's those damn dimples.
he comes back out once he's managed to even out the pace of his heart and his eyes land on the rabbit with a smile. ]
Her name's Hana. She... she was my sister's.
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Date: 2023-09-28 04:41 am (UTC)Feel bet - oh, ah! I see.
( not the time to talk about his fondness for rabbits. finn's expression turns somber, nodding and swallowing. loss is diffucult. finn hardly ever knows what to say in such instances and empty words never make anyone feel better.
he decides against offering condolences, bowing his head in greeting instead. )
It's nice to meet you, Hana. I'm glad you're also here with Yuri.
( he smiles over at yuri before plopping into the seat by the window again. )
Do - do you want me to order tea or something?
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Date: 2023-09-28 03:14 pm (UTC)You're very sweet, aren't you?
[ yuri sounds happy about it as he says it, and he lifts a hand to hide his smile behind it as he moves over to the bed as well. he leans down over hana and turns his head to put his ear near her like he's listening to something and he nods as he looks in finn's direction. ]
Mmhm, and handsome, too, you're right.
[ just a little pink around the ears, yuri stands back up again and nods. ]
Some tea would be wonderful, and then you can show me around.
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Date: 2023-09-28 03:48 pm (UTC)( he sets the phone down and smiles at yuri, beckoning him to come to the window as well. pulling the corded rope to lift the drapes slightly, he points to the lush gardens below. )
Apparently, a love of flowers runs in the family. We have the best view from the gardens from our rooms.
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Date: 2023-09-29 02:57 am (UTC)his mouth drops and his eyes widen and he stands up again so that he can lean in to peer closer at the gardens beneath his window. ]
Oh. It's stunning.
[ yuri slowly sinks into the chair, eyes still out of the window, and he lets out a breath. ]
Half of the staff must be made up of gardeners.
[ he laughs and looks back to finn again, the corners of his eyes crinkling. ]
Speaking of the staff, is there... always someone in the kitchen? I mean overnight, too. I have trouble sleeping sometimes and find that a midnight snack can often ease me into it. If not, I'm fine going and getting it myself, but it doesn't hurt to ask.
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Date: 2023-09-29 03:50 pm (UTC)Not late at night, but I always want something sweet. I'll go with you if you wanted. ( he makes the offer openly, without hesitation. if anything, he at least wants to make yuri feel welcome, complicated feelings about the arrangement aside.
is isn't long before there is a knock at the door and an announcement that the tea service has arrived. it seems someone anticipated that they would want an afternoon snack. finn beams and calls for them to let themselves in. the staff roll a cart into the room, the tea already fragrant though still in the steeping process. arranged on a silver tray are a collection of pastries and tea sandwiches set upon doilies. )
Oh, that was so fast!
( the server chuckles, mentioning his mother. of course. he leans forward in the chair as they pour the tea for them, nudging the sugar and milk into view. )
Thank you!
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Date: 2023-09-29 09:31 pm (UTC)[ yuri takes a small amount of time just letting his gaze move between finn and the view outside, trying to figure out which one inspires more awe inside of him. he hates that he can already feel himself falling; he wanted to resist longer, wanted to put up something of a fight against this whole arrangement.
damn him.
his head turns toward the door at the knock and he sits up a little straighter, tucking a bit of stray hair behind his ear as the cart gets wheeled in. the scent is... nice, sweet, and yuri's suddenly curious about how much sugar finn's going to put into his cup. probably more than he anticipates.
yuri nods his head in thanks to the server before they turn and exit the room, leaving behind the treat-laden tray and the steaming cups. he adds just a bit of milk to his own and stirs it in silence before setting the spoon down and leaning back, giving the tea a chance to cool. ]
Tell me something fun about yourself, Finn. Something... something only a close friend would know.
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Date: 2023-09-30 02:33 am (UTC)he drops just one sugar heart into yuri's tea... and three into his own cup, looking up briefly with a light laugh. he knows what kind of guy he is. )
It's best like this. With the creme brulee and everything.
( at his question, finn leans back and holds the cup between both his hands, appearing much smaller than he truly is. he purses his lips thoughtfully, forming a little bud with them as he hums. taking a sip first, he finally responds, ) Well, I like learning about flowers. I guess that runs on both sides of the family! I like baking - well, I'm learning how to bake. And I like really long walks outside, maybe listening to music while I do it.
( he lifts his cup to yuri. ) What about you?
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Date: 2023-09-30 03:13 am (UTC)[ there's an amused spark in yuri's eye as he stirs the tea once more to help the sugar cube dissolve. he lifts the cup to take a sip and-- ok, yes, it's definitely good like that. yuri thinks he would have still enjoyed it without the extra sweetness, but there's something to the sugar that helps settle him.
maybe it's a bonding thing. who knows.
he pulls over one of the little sandwiches for himself and lifts it to take a nibble as finn talks, lips still curled upward in a smile. the flowers thing isn't all that surprising, but that finn is actively taking an interest in baking is. instead of just enjoying sweets, he wants to make them, too...
yuri hums and tilts his head back, smiling up at the ceiling for a moment. ]
I like dancing. I know all of the proper festivity dances, of course, but... in private, I like to move how I want, however the music is telling me to.
[ when he brings his head back down to look over at finn there's a mischievous glint to his eye. ]
Maybe in ways that aren't... wholly appropriate for public consumption.
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Date: 2023-09-30 03:58 am (UTC)with that boost of confidence, he leans forward to take a pistachio macaron from the tray, taking a little nibble before popping the whole thing into his mouth. )
Oh? ( he doesn't fully process it, but yuri's tone makes him blush all the way down his neck. )
Are - were you taking lessons or something? We can definitely arrange for more here!
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Date: 2023-09-30 04:32 am (UTC)yuri nods at the question, tearing off a piece of the sandwich before popping it in his mouth. ]
I was taking lessons for a while, though I stopped when. ...Well, when everything happened. Starting them up again would be fun. Maybe you could join me?
[ yuri's head tilts as he smiles. ]
I'll need to get used to my dancing partner sooner or later, after all. And then we could treat ourselves with a dessert after.
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Date: 2023-09-30 05:36 am (UTC)( but he hasn't said no yet! just ... maybe. it could be a nice bonding activity. even if yuri will clearly be levels ahead of him.
wait, wasn't he dreading this a second ago? )
I'd be a good audience for you! ( oh, finn. he pops a bite of a jellyroll into his mouth and puffs his cheeks out as he eats ) Mm! You gotta try some of that one. Want a piece of mine?
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Date: 2023-09-30 07:41 pm (UTC)[ look at them, making plans for things to do together. maybe... maybe this won't be so bad. maybe yuri will actually find himself looking forward to it. he's already been looking forward to maybe holding that large hand so...
his eyebrows lift just a little and he pauses for a second, thinking. maybe too hard. but then all thought of holding himself dissipates and yuri leans forward across the table with a smile before opening his mouth with an expectant little aaaah. ]
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Date: 2023-09-30 09:28 pm (UTC)yuri seems sweet and he seems interested in getting to know finn. he doesn't think his hobbies are silly and they're already talking about engaging in each other's interests. that's not a bad start at all.
he cuts a small piece of his slice of jellyroll and offers it to yuri without thinking much of it, holding it up to his lips for him to taste. )
There!
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Date: 2023-10-12 03:59 am (UTC)yuri leans in and takes the bite of jellyroll before he settles back against his seat again, his eyebrows lifting as he chews. he makes a happy noise and nods with a thumbs up before swallowing, covering his mouth as he grins. ]
Delicious! There's really a fantastic team working here.
[ he smiles and tilts his head just a bit. ]
Though, I wonder if certain present parties aren't what inspired the hiring of a particularly talented patissier.
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Date: 2023-10-13 05:14 am (UTC)( finn blinks a few times before breaking out into a shy smile. ) Oh. Oh, n-no, I don't think so. I don't even think my mom really knew how much I liked sweets until I came here, but now all the staff do.
( it isn't that he doesn't want a relationship with his mom. it's just difficult for him to accept certain olive branches right now, very skittish around the attempts. he will, at least, accept her offers of cakes and such. )
We'll have to make sure we have all our favorites for the celebration, ( finn declares, ready to make a mental list of everything yuri likes. )
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Date: 2023-10-13 10:59 pm (UTC)[ yuri can't say for certain, obviously; he doesn't know the kind of relationship finn has with his parents. but he also wouldn't be surprised if his mom wasn't completely aware about finn's preferences for sweets.
he nods, though, smiling as he taps a finger against the tabletop. ]
I'll have to start coming up with a list.
[ he laughs and lifts his tea to finish off his glass before lightly dabbing his mouth with a napkin. ]
I feel refreshed. How about that tour?
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Date: 2023-10-17 04:25 am (UTC)( finn, who had been enjoying his second cup of tea, takes a big gulp to finish it off. he licks his lips with a smile. the staff already know to save the leftovers for finn ( and possibly yuri ) to find for a midnight snack.
he politely sets his napkin on the table and brushes his hands off over his plate before getting to his feet. it was his intention to move to yuri's side with confidence but he ended up tripping over his foot, stumbling without falling flat on his face. coughing lightly, he holds his hand out. )
Let's go? We can start in this wing and work our way around until we're at the gardens!
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Date: 2023-10-20 10:13 pm (UTC)he lifts a hand to hide his smile, though the way his eyes crinkle as he does gives it away anyway. yuri pulls it away from his face and places his hand into finn's instead and uses the hold to pull himself up, not letting go once he's standing. ]
A walk through the gardens.
[ and then he's leaning in a little, pressing lightly against finn's side as he directs them toward the door. ]
How romantic.
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Date: 2023-10-20 11:48 pm (UTC)honestly, he would've been happy to get on with the ceremony, do his one duty to his mother, let his spouse do whatever they wanted while he returned home for most of the year to spend it quietly with his father.
given how they seem to be hitting it off, perhaps finn should look into preparing quarters for his dad as well to hopefully find some kind of compromise.
finn gives a spirited tour of the place, a few attendants trailing behind them. he shows yuri the passage to the kitchen ( important ), some of the meeting rooms ( less important ), and where they will have dinner later. the attendants station themselves at the door to leave finn and yuri to their own devices once they reach the gardens. it's lush and gives the impression of wildness while being meticulously maintained. )
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Date: 2023-10-21 03:27 am (UTC)as it is, he's just... happy. to be spending his time, really. finn's a better person than yuri thinks he deserves, if he's being honest, and he hasn't even known him that long.
he takes in a deep breath when they step outside into the garden and he closes his eyes, tilting his head back to enjoy the sunlight and the breeze. ]
Oh it smells wonderful out here.
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