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[partymagician]

[ It's time for some roommate bonding!!

Fai spent a lot of the latter half of March holed up inside his room thanks to everything that happened at the bonfire, but it looks like he's feeling better now. It also looks like he's on a bit of a baking kick too—he's made coffee cake and the smell is probably noticeable throughout the apartment.

At some point, Fai approaches Nanami, whether that's poking his head around the door to his room or sidling right up next to him. ]

I made some coffee cake. Do you want to try it? I made some coffee to go with it.

[salaryman]

[ Nanami did tell Fai that he would drag him out of the truth that the man chose for himself, but also, he did not believe he needed to be so blunt and callous about it. That said, he left him to remain in his room in order to sort out his own feelings.

It is something of a comfort to be able to smell the cake throughout the apartment. He sits in his room with a trashy romance novel in his hand, quietly reading it and grimacing every other page. There isn't much in the way of reading in this world, but still is determined to leisurely read. ]

That is kind of you to offer, Mister Fai. [ The bookmark is set in as he closes the book to get up. ] Thank you. [ He pauses to just rest his hand on the man's shoulder. ]

[partymagician]

[ The hand on his shoulder makes Fai smile just a little. ]

No need to thank me!

[ But he'll happily take it anyway. The gratitude is nice, after all.

He eyes the book Nanami just closed. ]

I didn't know you were into those kind of books, Nanami-sama.

[salaryman]

You went through some trouble and so I am thanking you.

[ There is a steady stream of emotion that is telling Fai that he should take the thank you, before Nanami takes his hand off the man's shoulder. ]

There is a surprising lack of variety when it comes to books.

[ Another sigh filters out past his lips. ] I made a wish to have the time to read books and now I am in a world where the majority of them are ... these. I feel like there was a curse like this that existed once.

[partymagician]

[ His smile grows softer at that feeling. He'll accept that thanks, and that feeling is evident before Nanami moves his hand.

Fai leads the way towards the kitchen, grabbing a mug and pouring some coffee into it. He laughs. ]

Aw, that's not a bad curse, at least! Some of those books have to be fun, right?

[salaryman]

Fun?

[ He lets out a louder sigh as he follows after Fai. His expression softens all the more at the smell of coffee and cake -- it is stronger where they are.

Nanami feels like his roommate is used to sensing that the harsh, stern aura that he has tends to lighten and almost become downright pink around certain foods. Even so, he pauses to give him a look that tells Fai not to comment on it. ]

They are all right. I never had much of a chance to read or finish a book back home, so I can't say I can give a full literary critique but they are fine.

[partymagician]

[ That look almost makes Fai laugh, but he holds himself back. Honestly, he thinks it's cute the way Nanami's attitude changes when he's around food like this, but he knows to never say something like that. ]

I'm glad you have a chance to read here, even if it isn't a genre you favor.

[ He pours coffee into a second mug, turning to look at Nanami. ]

Do you want anything in your coffee? I'll make it however you like.

[salaryman]

No. Black is best. Anything added to it means that the flavor is hidden.

[ He takes a few steps forward before carefully taking the second cup from Fai. Cupping it in his hands, he brings it up to give an appreciative smell. The warm aura around him seems to get that much warmer. ]

Of course, if it is a long night, cream and sugar is needed, but I have not had to worry about those for quite some time.

[partymagician]

Good. I'm glad you don't have those either.

[ He takes that first mug and pours a bit of cream and adds some sugar. ]

I like cream and sugar, though. I always have.

[ Which is probably not a surprise, considering that Fai's palate tends toward sweeter things. He takes a sip before looking over at Nanami, tying to gauge how he feels about it. ]

I hope the flavor of the coffee is good. I bought a new blend the other day.

[salaryman]

It's good.

[ He, of course, says this after he has taken a sip and let the flavor rest in his mouth before he said anything else. Nanami is nothing if not sincere in everything that he does, even giving replies about how coffee is. ]

It seems like you are doing well today. [ Because he is baking and worrying about these things. Nanami doesn't tell him not to push himself too hard, because Fai will even if he says it. He instead pauses to take another sip of coffee instead.

Praising him about these things, isn't in his nature. It is commenting on a fact and being happy about that fact. ]

[partymagician]

[ His appraisal of the coffee earns a small but sincere smile from Fai as he turns to grab a couple of small plates for the cake.

That comment makes him pause as he sets the plates down on the counter. Compared to how he's been lately, the difference is obvious. Fai is in a good mood today, even going as far as to try something new like coffee cake. ]

...I am. [ Sort of. He's never doing well, if he's honest. ] I'm better than I was.

[ Fai opens one of the drawers, getting out a knife suitable for cutting the cake. ]

I'm sorry for staying in my room so much lately.

[ Since he's sure Nanami already knows why, he'll go ahead and say it. ]

I met a few people at the bonfire, and said a lot more than I ever meant to share while I was here. I needed some time.

[salaryman]

[ Nanami watches Fai carefully, listening to what he says with rapt attention. ]

It is all right. I would not want you to do more than what you feel that you can.

[ His lips press together into a thin line. He wonders what else that Fai had been forced to share, but he stands by the words that he said before -- he dragged enough truth out of the sorcerer. However, he will not allow Fai to live in a truth that he is a blight and curse to others. ]

I understand. I won't ask more about it. [ A slight pause follows. ] Unless you would like to talk. I would not like you to believe your words have no meaning to others.

[partymagician]

[ He pulls the cake closer, slicing into it. It looks good.

But Fai freezes for just a moment, the knife still in the cake. ]

I... [ He thinks about it, thinks about telling Nanami that he told others about his childhood, something he never shared before. ]

Maybe one day.

[ As it stands now, he can't do it willingly. It's too much. However... knowing the offer to listen is there? It feels nice. A strange, but nice, feeling. He looks at the cake, focusing on it much more intently than he needs to so he doesn't have to look at Nanami. ]

...Thank you.

[ For thinking that his words have any meaning—that's what he wants to say, but he can't. ]

[salaryman]

I understand.

[ Yet again he offers those words to him with complete sincerity. There are some things that cannot be shared easily but he will wait for whatever Fai has to say, should he ever wish to say it. ]

You're welcome.

[ And unlike how he normally is, he accepts the thanks from him. ]

I'm certain you would do the same for me, anyway.

[partymagician]

I would.

[ Fai breathes out, composing himself. He's glad that Nanami understands and that he doesn't have to force himself to talk or pretend that everything is fine. It's... a weird feeling, but not bad.

He finishes cutting a decently sized slice, gently placing it on the plate and grabbing a fork. Picking it up, Fai finally turns to Nanami with a smile on his face. He scoops up a small bite with the fork and holds it out. ]

Say "ah~"!

[ Yeah, he's going to cheer himself up by doing something like this. ]

[salaryman]

Good grief.

[ But he at least understands that Fai is attempting to soothe whatever pain is inside of him with these sort of antics. He closes his eyes, turns away to take another longer sip of his coffee, as he weighs his choices.

Nanami lets out a single sigh before leaning forward and opening his mouth. ]

Ah. [ With a lot less gusto, but it is said. ]

[partymagician]

[ Wow.

He actually did it. Fai is shocked for a moment, his eyebrows raised, before he smiles again and pops the fork right into Nanami's mouth. Once he's sure Nanami has gotten the bite, he slides the fork out of his mouth and back towards himself. ]

Not as enthusiastic as I'd like, but I'll still take it. So, what do you think?

[ The cake itself is nice and light, the icing sweet but not overly so and accented with a coffee flavor. ]

[salaryman]

[ The atmosphere around him once more turns that light shade of pink. He nods along to nothing, as he has to admit that it is good. ]

It's good. But everything that you make is good. It's handmade, after all.

[partymagician]

[ His eyes light up at that admission. ]

You think so? I always try to make sure whatever I make suits the tastes of the one I'm making it for, so... I'm glad you like what I make for you.

[ Cooking for other people really does make him happy. He feels like he's doing something good for others for once. It's a nice change of pace. ]

[salaryman]

You don't have to put that much thought into making something for me.

[ He has no desire to return to their old argument about worth, but he still feels like making a point that he will be fine with anything that he makes.

Though, Nanami pauses -- involuntarily shuddering at the idea of eating subpar food from now on. ]

No, nevermind. Continue to think of me when you make dishes.

[partymagician]

[ That shudder has Fai thinking that Nanami is imagining what it would be like if Fai just did whatever he wanted with his dishes, and he has to suppress a laugh. ]

Don't worry, I wouldn't make you something I wouldn't eat myself.

[ He might like to mess around, but he won't do something like that at least. Speaking of messing around, though... Fai leans against the counter, giving Nanami a cheeky smile. ]

I'd be happy to continue thinking of you, though.

[ He saw an opening and he took it. Sorry he's like this.

((and let me know if that's not okay too!!)) ]

((no worries!!))

[salaryman]

I would hope not. [ A beat. ] Sharing meals is something that makes having a roommate worthwhile, right?

[ It gives the feeling that they are not as alone as they believe. Even if Nanami is a person that doesn't want to be perceived by others, Fai is also that kind of person. Since they do not want to be seen or sympathized with, it makes living together actually comfortable and peaceful rather than restrictive and painful. ]

If it involves meals, I don't mind.

[ He pushes his glasses up with one hand as he takes another sip of coffee. ]

((OK GOOD!!))

[partymagician]

Mm, that's part of it.

[ Sharing meals with someone is nice. Before Nanami had moved in, Fai had gotten pretty lonely having most of his meals alone. He'd gotten so used to sharing them with his companions that he hadn't realized how much he would end up missing it.

Fai tilts his head a little. ]

Only meals?

[salaryman]

Only meals.

[ As though to make a point, he takes a deep drink of his coffee. His eyes close as he does so, like he is not allowing any complaint.

He refuses to see it, so there will be none. ]

That is more than enough for me.

[partymagician]

[ Sorry, Nanami. He has complaints.

Fai sets his own slice of cake down, crossing his arms as he tilts his head. ]

Hmmm... I'm afraid I can't do that, Nanami.

[ He's dropped the nickname too, which means he's serious about this. ]

I consider you a friend. It's inevitable that I'll think of you in other times too, like when I see a book I think you might enjoy.

[ While they are roommates, he can't help but consider Nanami his friend too. Since Fai isn't used to having friends, he takes this seriously. ]