[Really? Oh. Because of what had happened with his brother, Mikhail? He guesses. He still feels bad about that. Even if it was done by force, with Domi being threatened and all. Still, he supposes that it is true. If he knows at least most of what Vanitas had been trying to hide from him now, there isn't as much point in trying to avoid it.
He can sense that Vanitas is still a little...awkward. So he squeezes the other's hand in return, a little.]
O-okay. It doesn't have to be now.
[There was no rush. Whenever Vanitas was willing. At least, having been bitten by Jeanne, he would probably have something of an idea of what it was like. It's definitely progress, after he had so vehemently been against the idea before.]
[ He's not prepared for anything to happen right now, but something about getting that out of the way helps him feel better about the ordeal, at least. It's also another way he can take care of Noé, so that in itself is enough for him to be more agreeable.
He lets his forehead lean against Noé's shoulder. ]
Thank you, Noé. I'm...sorry it took me so long to get there.
Haa? You don't need to apologize. I didn't expect that would change at all. So, it's okay. I don't mind waiting.
[That he might get to eventually is more than he expected. He can wait. Whenever Vanitas is comfortable with it. It's not something he would force. Or just expect to be able to do whenever he might want. Not without checking first. Just because Vanitas might be fine with the idea doesn't mean he couldn't change his mind. Or have some sort of rules around things. He just relaxes, letting the other lean against him.]
[ He doesn't respond, but he's still content to lay next to Noé, notably more relaxed than usual. He's happy that Noé is okay with waiting, even if he doesn't think he deserves it. In any case, as time passes, Vanitas eventually realizes that it is getting closer to dinner. He wonders if Noé was able to give any thought to their dinner location tonight. ]
Are you hungry yet? We do have dinner plans tonight...
Ah, yes! I want to see if there's a table at that Italian place!
[He isn't necessarily leaping to thinking of it as a date. They have to eat, and it isn't like they haven't done so together many times before. It's just still kind of new to think of things like that. It would take time for him to adjust. And really, he's excited about the food. Even if he is a vampire, that hasn't stopped him from indulging and enjoying food anyway. He does seem rather energetic and enthusiastic, as he checks if it is alright to move, to call the restaurant, and see if they have a space.]
[ He'll let Noé go and just roll over onto his back with an arm behind his head. He'd usually be outside on the rooftop by now, but he's choosing to stay inside. It's cold, and he prefers the company he has in the room with him right now, so check away, Noé. He'll be here. ]
[Noé shifts just enough to reach the phone next to the bed, asking the operator for the number of the restaurant and checking with them if they have a table for that evening. He brightens, grinning as he thanks them and ends the call. He turns back to Vanitas, exclaiming that they did have a table for them, once they were ready a bit later for dinner.]
They have a table. We're going there tonight!
[As if he needs to say, with Vanitas being right there lying with him. Still, he's clearly happy about it, with that excited smile of his and flushed cheeks.]
[ He takes in Noé's smile and those flushed cheeks. Ever since they'd entered this new form of their relationship, he's had that face stuck in his head. He used to think it was annoying when Noé got so excited about things, but now, he can't really get himself to look away.
Vanitas lightly grabs onto Noé's collar and pulls him closer. Then, he presses his lips to the vampire's cheek. It just feels like something he needs to do despite how it makes him blush. ]
[He blinks, more taken aback a little than protesting or resisting when Vanitas pulls him closer. When he feels that press of lips at his cheek. It reminds him almost of when he was younger, with Domi and Louis. Still, this is a change. A new step for them. He smiles, nodding and checking the time from the clock.]
I'd say we have another hour. Then we'd have to get ready and get going. I didn't want it too early or too late, so I figured around half past six should work.
[He can tell that his own face is probably a little red, but he seems happy, if a little surprised.]
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[Really? Oh. Because of what had happened with his brother, Mikhail? He guesses. He still feels bad about that. Even if it was done by force, with Domi being threatened and all. Still, he supposes that it is true. If he knows at least most of what Vanitas had been trying to hide from him now, there isn't as much point in trying to avoid it.
He can sense that Vanitas is still a little...awkward. So he squeezes the other's hand in return, a little.]
O-okay. It doesn't have to be now.
[There was no rush. Whenever Vanitas was willing. At least, having been bitten by Jeanne, he would probably have something of an idea of what it was like. It's definitely progress, after he had so vehemently been against the idea before.]
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[ He's not prepared for anything to happen right now, but something about getting that out of the way helps him feel better about the ordeal, at least. It's also another way he can take care of Noé, so that in itself is enough for him to be more agreeable.
He lets his forehead lean against Noé's shoulder. ]
Thank you, Noé. I'm...sorry it took me so long to get there.
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[That he might get to eventually is more than he expected. He can wait. Whenever Vanitas is comfortable with it. It's not something he would force. Or just expect to be able to do whenever he might want. Not without checking first. Just because Vanitas might be fine with the idea doesn't mean he couldn't change his mind. Or have some sort of rules around things. He just relaxes, letting the other lean against him.]
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Are you hungry yet? We do have dinner plans tonight...
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[He isn't necessarily leaping to thinking of it as a date. They have to eat, and it isn't like they haven't done so together many times before. It's just still kind of new to think of things like that. It would take time for him to adjust. And really, he's excited about the food. Even if he is a vampire, that hasn't stopped him from indulging and enjoying food anyway. He does seem rather energetic and enthusiastic, as he checks if it is alright to move, to call the restaurant, and see if they have a space.]
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[ He'll let Noé go and just roll over onto his back with an arm behind his head. He'd usually be outside on the rooftop by now, but he's choosing to stay inside. It's cold, and he prefers the company he has in the room with him right now, so check away, Noé. He'll be here. ]
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They have a table. We're going there tonight!
[As if he needs to say, with Vanitas being right there lying with him. Still, he's clearly happy about it, with that excited smile of his and flushed cheeks.]
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Vanitas lightly grabs onto Noé's collar and pulls him closer. Then, he presses his lips to the vampire's cheek. It just feels like something he needs to do despite how it makes him blush. ]
...I'll start getting ready when you need me to.
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I'd say we have another hour. Then we'd have to get ready and get going. I didn't want it too early or too late, so I figured around half past six should work.
[He can tell that his own face is probably a little red, but he seems happy, if a little surprised.]