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[ Surely Thoma is blushing at the suggestion that he would like some privacy with Ayato after revealing the start of their relationship to Ayaka and no other reason. No other foot-hooking reason at all. ]

A-Ah, if it wouldn't disturb either of you.

It wouldn't be a bother at all. This time I don't have much to prepare in advance, though I may need to wait around for responses given the content. If you get bored you needn't stay too long, it may take a while.

{ probably hours, even. }

I didn't plan for much else today.

I'll do some errands today, then.

[ So they can have their privacy and Ayaka can be busy elsewhere! Today is a free day, technically speaking, since Ayaka doesn't have much commitments for the festival due today, but she can do some work for other things, instead! ]

It's quite difficult for me to get bored when in your company.

[ He does mean that sincerely; in part because he'd like to spend more time with Ayato, however he can, and in other part he could 'entertain' himself by... cleaning the Kamisato apartment again. ]

If you require any assistance in carrying things back though, please let me know Ayaka.

{ given the company, he does share a softer smile for that, and as much as he is thankful to ayaka for thinking of their privacy, he does want to add: }

Don't feel you have to be out of the apartment, Ayaka. If there are things you need to do here as well, you wouldn't be in the way either.

And Thoma, I had no idea you found conversations regarding networking and business matters so interesting. { also don't clean when you said you were tired???? }

I... shall keep that in mind.

[ Though it seems she sounds hesitant. She really doesn't want to get in the way of the two of them! Ayaka values her own privacy, and she wants to give the same to her brother and Thoma. ]

Thoma does networking in Inazuma as well, doesn't he?

[ ~~Networking is his passion.~~ ]

[ He can't outright say he wants to sleep in Ayato's bed though, clearly if Ayato is busy Thoma needs to keep himself busy as well- ]

Well... it never hurts to learn a bit more about things that could be useful. Being the 'fixer' of Ritou was more about getting to know more about my neighbors as well as helping out other foreigners who were having a tough time around the city.

[ It was also his method for getting a better reputation for himself in order to be able to serve the Kamisato household better, but that wasn't a detail that needed pointing out. ]

That doesn't necessarily mean he has to do it for work here, as well. Forming friendships is rather different than doing it for information or business transactions. But if you genuinely would like to help, I certainly wouldn't refuse.

{ he's drowning in work tbf }

No, but... I only meant to say that I don't think Thoma would find it boring.

[ Why do something you don't love, right? ]

I'll get Cloud to help me with my errands. Is there anything you'd like me to get while I'm out, Ayato?

The lady is right, I won't.

[ Not when it came to a matter involving either sibling. ]

[ It makes him feel a bit shy, knowing how well they knew him and his duties. Well, he'd know, but having it addressed directly to him was another matter. ]

And I genuinely want to help.

[ Because helping Ayato get through his work faster means he'll be able to rest sooner and not seek out MORE work instead, Thoma naively thinks. ]

{ he'll always be able to find more work, but he won't question it any further. }

In that case, thank you.

{ and then he'll turn his attention back to ayaka, thoughtful. }

I don't think I need anything, unless you wanted to get anything in particular for dinner?

I'll think about it while I'm out, then.

[ Roast chicken for dinner sounds nice... She'll give it more thought! ]

Thoma, is there anything we might need?

[ He probably knows the inventory of all the supplies they have more than these siblings. ]

[ She'd be right about that. He's running through the stock of two different apartments in his head, considering what extras from his own apartment he could provide if necessary, how long certain things will last at their current consumption rate... ]

I believe you're running low on cooking oil. I had also been planning to pick up some new fresh fruit soon, so if you'd like to choose some yourself it would be an opportune time to. There should be a fresh stock in today.

{ and as the conversation drifts to this, ayato merely stays quiet as he picks at the pastry he'd chosen. he has no idea what is in the cupboards or fridge, considering he doesn't really make anything for himself anymore.

the pastry does taste good though, enough that he feels as though it would be good to promote it for those going away to have a treat on the way. }

Fresh fruit...

[ Ayato's input would be very much appreciated here, at least! ]

Do you have a preference for fruit, Ayato? I suppose it would be unusual to say one is "in season", here in this world.

I've been told 'bananas' are great for energy.

[ Since two certain someones who are definitely not him seem to be constantly on the move. ]

I have no preference. { does he ever have a preference??? he'll eat what he's given. } So what Thoma suggested is fine.

Alright. Oh, and maybe I'll get some apples, as well. Thoma, you wouldn't mind making some candied apples with those, would you?

[ Something to snack on while working!! ]

Not at all. We've got a full stock of the ingredients to make it, so unless you'd like to add any additional toppings, you don't need to pick up anything extra.

[ P... please don't request strange candied apples. ]

Almonds would be nice.

{ does that count as strange???????????? it probably does. }

Almonds?

[ Hmm... Peanuts are easy to find in the grocery, so maybe she'll be able to find almonds in the same aisle. ]

Alright then. Bananas, apples, and almonds. Ah- maybe sprinkles, too. And I should see what Cloud needs, as well. [ If she's out and about already, may as well get stuff for him too! ] He always eats a lot of bread... I think he's run out. . .

[ Dote dote... ]

[ It is not the WORST... probably... ]

If he's going through an entire loaf a week, I could always teach you how to bake bread.

[ Time to continue enhancing Ayaka's skill set. ]

{ chilli flakes would definitely have been worse. }

You could take him some of these.

{ indicates to the... many pastries they bought. }

You would?

[ Thoma!!! 🥹🥹🥹 That's so exciting!! She would like to learn from him— whatever it is he is willing to teach her! She will become the perfect wife by emulating Thoma!!!!!!!! 💪💪💪 ]

Yes, please! I would like that very much!

[ She's so delighted she could cry. And Ayato even talking about bringing some of the bread HE bought to Cloud is even more exciting! He's sharing something with her beau!! Look at him... ]

Thank you, Ayato. I shall tell Cloud that these are from you. [ ^_^!! Her brother is being nice to Cloud. This is it. An effort!! Even if he said before that Cloud needs some "work"... ]

Of course I would. Baking bread is a great skill to learn, and it's a lot of fun to practice.

[ Fun from his point of view, at least. But he's sure Ayaka will enjoy the process, and it's something she could share with Cloud as well once she's practiced enough in it. ]

[ And thank god bread-palooza is finding a home. ]

I hope you won't mind all the trial breads that'll start appearing, Ayato.

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