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No! It-it's okay! I...I didn't mean to-to do that.

[ Gods. He made everything so awkward didn't he?! He's really sorry. His hands are just...extremely sensitive towards everything not him. Especially Genji kissing his palm like that. He just shivers a little thinking about it. No. Okay. He has to calm down. His face doesn't lighten up any when he looks towards Genji's room.

He'll swallow thickly there and then. ]

I'd...like to see them. But maybe we should eat something first? Have you had lunch yet? I made us some onigiri! Some of them have tuna and salmon and I made some regular ones. I didn't know which ones you'd like to eat!

[ So he just made a whole bunch. ]

[ Genji hopes he didn't bother him too much... he knows Shigeru always sets the boundaries with his phobia, but he can't help feeling a heavy pit settle in his stomach for the moment. The thought of making him uncomfortable, unintentionally or not, makes him feel awful.

But he smiles, eyes crinkling. ]

That sounds perfect, you know I love the onigiri you make. [ He turns to start heading into the kitchen. ] I can start some tea to go with it? I have a new tin of jasmine.

[ Genji's worries are completely unfounded. Instead of it making Shigeru uncomfortable it made him...excited and a little turned on if he's being truthful with himself. Of course he's never going to say that, because Genji might think it weird, so he opts to not saying anything for now. ]

I'm really glad you like them. I've been practicing on rolling them so they're a lot better than my first attempt. [ He smiles happily as he follows Genji into the kitchen with the bags of food he brought. ]

Jasmine sounds fine! I really like that flavor. Have you ever tried...any different ones before? They have strange combinations at the store and I wanted to try one, but I didn't know which one to pick.

[ Genji plucks the tea pot off a nearby shelf and chuckles. ]

You'll have to give me some tips, I was never very good at it. [ Spoiled rich yakuza kid, always had cooks handle all the food. ] My mother tried to make us some once when we were boys and they were... interestingly shaped. [ Although it's a memory he treasures for sure.

He flicks on the kettle and turns back to look at him. ] Combinations with jasmine tea, you mean? Or other kinds of teas?

I'd love to teach you. I think...we could spend a day going out and picking up ingredients and then cooking it at my place, if you want?

[ Sounds like a date to be honest. But Shigeru honestly wasn't intending it to be that way!! ]

Other kinds. I mean there was one there named French Vanilla? I don't know what the French part means but it's probably sweet if it has vanilla in it. I also saw one that has chocolate in it!

[ You know he bought some of that. ]

[ Genji smiles at that. He reaches out a hand and gingerly brushes his fingers against Shigeru's hip. ]

I'd like that. You know I'll always want to spend time with you.

[ His smile turns into an amused little grin, dimples and all, and he curls his finger around Shigeru's hip bone. ]

I don't think I've ever really had that kind of tea. 'French' refers to a country from my world, France. I think it has to do with the way they make certain things there.

[ Shigeru's breath catches in his throat when he sees Genji's hand go to his hip. He'll shudder a little instinctively, his body already sensitive due to Genji kissing his palm. His voice is a little breathless when he leans up to kiss Genji on the lips. ]

Oh I know. You don't think Hana will be upset for me stealing you away for a little bit, do you? [ His smile is playful as he gives Genji another kiss, a hand running along his cheek and through his hair, before he trails it down his neck, shoulder, and then rests it on his chest. He lets out a soft contented sigh after the action. ]

France? Have you ever been there before? What else do they do there?

[ He chuckles and leans into the kiss, glad that little moment of awkwardness is over now. ]

I think she and Pacchan can manage just fine without me for a bit. [ It's hard to not shudder as his hand goes down his neck. Genji reaches down to gently cup the hand on his chest, holding it close to his heart. ]

Only on a few missions when I was in Blackwatch. It's a country with a lot of history, but it's mostly known for its food and culture. There's a huge tower in the capital city that everyone in the world knows of.

[ Shigeru will...explain it, eventually, maybe. But for right now he's rather content just touching Genji and kissing him like this that it goes completely out of his mind. ]

Food and culture? Those are two of my favorite things, you know. [ He gives Genji a wryly smirk. ]

A tower? What's it for? Can people go inside it, or is it closed off?

[ He kinda wishes he could see it for himself. But the books here have proven useful in that way at least. Once he finds out it's the city of love he'll probably get super embarrassed saying what he's about to say. ]

I wish I...could go there with you. I'd really like to travel around Earth and just...see everything. [ With him is the unspoken thing, but Shigeru hardly needs to say it when it's in his voice and expression. ]

[ Genji chuckles. ] Yes, a little bird may have told me that about you.

[ He finds it cute that Shigeru is always so interested in things from his world. ] It's a tourist attraction now, so yes, people can go inside.

[ His expression softens and he tugs Shigeru a little closer. ] We will, one day. We'll have a date at the Eiffel Tower and everything. [ How cliche yet romantic; Genji is finding he likes the idea.

He huffs a laugh again. ] Hopefully a friend of mine won't mind flying us around.

I see. [ His cheeks flush momentarily. ]

I-I really like the sound of that. [ He might move close enough that their hips will brush together. Shigeru's cheeks color again as he laughs alongside Genji at that. ]

You think they would? I mean unless they've been to France before. [ But you know maybe having privacy would be better anyway...

But he'll just lean into Genji and kiss him lightly again. The hand on his chest curling slightly over the warmth from his glowing chest piece and heart. ]

You have to tell me more about the places you've seen. Reading about it in books isn't the same as when you tell me. I-I like hearing about where you've been.

Me too. I'm sure it will become a reality for us. [ He smiles at the hip brush and returns it, then chuckles. ] I'm sure she wouldn't mind. She'd probably bring her girlfriend along so we'd have plenty of time alone.

[ Definitely flirty. He returns the kiss warmly and nods when they park. ]

I'll tell you anything you want to know, love. Will you tell me about places from your world in return? I want to know as much about you as well.

Of-of course! I'd...love to tell you more about my world. It's a lot different from Earth. But there are things that are similar too. It's really amazing.

[ Shigeru smiles before he pulls away then to get the rest of the food out and set up. ]

But we should eat, and then you can show me those books Gladio gave to me.

[ Which are in Genji's room still but he's not going to focus on that. So he'll busy himself with taking out those onigiri and he might offer one to Genji as he takes one for himself. ]

What...what sorts of things do you want to know? [ Shigeru's told Genji rather a lot about himself but there's also a lot of things Genji still doesn't know. ]

[ Genji just smiles, that look on his face he always gets when he feels particularly smitten. (Which is most of the time nowadays.) ]

Yes, good idea. I wouldn't want it to get cold.

[ He accepts the onigiri and takes a bite, the warmth of the rice comforting. He ma barely be able to taste it, but it's more than enough. He answers after he swallows. ]

What about the city you grew up in?

[ Shigeru's expression turns thoughtful as he thinks on that. ]

My city...well phrobiests are born and raised on islands secluded from the main continents of my world. So my city was mostly filled with other phrobiests. There were some normal people who lived there, but not many. I...never really got out much after I turned 10 when my powers manifested. But from what I remember of it before that the city was small but there floating skyscrapers and street vendors that would sell things from the main lands. The sidewalks were filled with people wearing all sorts of strange and normal clothing, and I remember it smelling really sweet because of the cakes and things people used to sell.

[ He smiles fondly at the memory of it all. ] I used to go there with the maids, before I got my powers, because my parents didn't really like to when it was busy like that. I remember it being really fun though!

[ Genji munches on the onigiri as he speaks, finding himself engrossed in hearing him physically speak for the first time. He always heard Shigeru, but it's such a different experience. He's happy that he's happy with this ring he was given. (And he wasn't joking about needing to step up his game either.) ]

Floating skyscrapers sound incredible, I don't think there's anything like that in my world. [ He leans against the edge of the counter. ] Is that where your interest in cooking started, the memories of the food and smells?

[ It breaks his heart that Shigeru was so sheltered, but he's free now. Genji wants to experience all he can with him. ]

It's from our powers mostly. We have pretty advanced technology too, but I think phrobiests used their powers to keep them up like that.

[ His smile is shy as he takes another bite of his own onigiri, nodding sheepishly. ]

That and...I used to help cook in the kitchens with the maids and butlers. They...really liked it when I lent a hand. I liked doing it with my mother too, she was a good cook, when she was around to do it.

[ That gets another smile from him as Genji imagines a small Shigeru shadowing the cooks in the kitchen. Far too cute. ]

That is quite the adorable image. [ He finishes off his onigiri and licks a finger. (Flirty? Flirty.) ] We had maids, butlers and cooks but I never even thought about learning. And my poor mother could barely boil water for tea. [ That gets a laugh. ] She did her best though.

[ Shigeru flusters as he watches Genji lick his finger like that. Given his own...deal with his hands it's not really surprising the thought crosses his mind, nor the image of Genji kissing his palm only moments ago. There's something...oddly sensual about it and he looks away, abruptly coughing a little, as some of his food goes down the wrong way. He smiles back sheepishly. Clearing his throat he'll just continue on like nothing happened, yep. ]

Did you ever do anything with her? Like hobbies or-or go out to places?

[ Trying to save face here as the redness on his cheeks slowly dims. ]

[ Oh no... he's so cute. It hadn't been entirely intentional but it's hard for Genji to not at least be a little flirty around Shigeru, when it's appropriate. He doesn't call attention to the red on his cheeks, as much as he wants to lean in and kiss both of them.

The question about his mother makes a nostalgic look cross his face. ]

We did. She primarily trained us, but she loved books and literature. It's where my name came from, actually; one of her favorite stories. She'd try to take us to festivals if she had the chance when we were boys.

[ Genji has a faint memory of watching his mother deftly scoop up a goldfish for them at a festival game. The look on the poor person running the stand... ]

[ Shigeru doesn't mind the flirty side. He finds it rather...endearing and quite cute as well. Still he's more flustered by his own thoughts and ideas than anything else. Gosh he really never knew he had it in him...

But at Genji's reply Shigeru listens with a curious look. ]

What's the name of the story? Do you...mind if I read it? [ He wants to knoq where Genji's name comes from. But his shy little look with that red tinge on his cheeks will probably undeniably win Genji over. He just...wants to know so much more about him, he can't help himself! ]

I think my parents named me after...one of our great great uncles that fought in the war. [ It was a little intimidating being named after someone with such high regard. ]

I went to a festival once back home. It was...really nice they had a lot of really good food there and the most amazing fireworks too.

[ Genji would try to move mountains with just a mere look from Shigeru, he's realizing. Quite dangerous indeed. ]

I don't mind at all. It's called The Tale of Genji; I think there's actually still debate as to whether or not it's the first 'novel' in my world.

[ He reaches out to curl his hand around Shigeru's hip again, touch light and gentle. ]

Mine were much the same. Food, games, fireworks and dancing sometimes. [ He leans in and kisses him softly on the forehead. ]

Is that so? I'll definitely have to read it then. [ But he might let out a soft laugh as Genji curls his fingers around his hip again. His voice is a little breathless when he speaks. ]

It's really amazing what things are similar and different between our worlds, isn't it?

[ Ah. Genji touching him like this...always sparks something in him that he can't fully recognize or control. It's was something beyond love and care, adoration maybe? He doesn't know but he finds himself closing the distance between them both and giving Genji a light, but heated, little kiss on the lips. One of his own gloved hands will rest atop of Genji's his other going to Genji's cheek as he lightly traces the scars on the others face. An idle little motion but gentle and caring all the same. ]

Speaking of books do you want to go to your room? [ Ah that sounds a bit... ] I mean for the books that-that Gladio gave me!

[ He looks away a little flustered now. He's so embarrassing, please forgive him! ]

[ Genji is finding her cherishes these moments he can be gentle, so much so. It's really the first time in his life he has even been given the privlege. ]

It is lovely to hear you laugh.

[ He returns the kiss, feeling goosebumps dither his skin as he traces the scars on his face. Genji never thought he'd be in a place where he could show his face without pitying or scared looks in return. In a lot of ways, he's thankful for this place.

A rumpled smile pulls at his face when he asks about the books. ] Yes, of course.

[ He takes his hand with a squeeze and starts to take him back into his room. Which, thankfully, he had just recently tidied and organized. His swords are on a stand in the corner and the various books and other little plants are on a bookshelf nearby. There's a box atop it with the books Gladio wanted Shigeru to have. ]

[ Shigeru's face colors so fast with that response. Gosh he's not even used to his own laughter yet and here was Genji saying he loved it. He might touch his throa with a gloved hand briefly. ]

It's still a little strange to hear though. [ He is all smiles and just beaming with happiness as he lets himself be led into Genji's room. He's...a bit jittery now that they're actually in there though. Ah. He feels so silly, like a child almost, get it together Shigeru! He'll go over towards the bookshelf and look over his shoulder back at Genji, his smile happy and bright. ]

You have so many books I've never read before... [ he figured Genji liked to read but, well, he should look some of these up so he can see what they're about. ] Which one is your favorite?

[ He'll ask idly as his hand hovers over the box with a curious glance. His back now fully turned toward Genji as he looks through the shelf and all the volumes contained on it. ]

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