[ Yeah, he's not so sure about public affection, either, other than holding hands and the like. Having privacy is a different story, though. He shifts with Noe, fixes the blanket so it's sitting over them more nicely. ]
I would say so.
[ He's not usually so gentle with the other, but he's in a good mood. Now that his nerves aren't so out of control, he's able to close his eyes, not because he's sleepy but he's just that content. ]
[He gives a small smile, thanking Vanitas. This was rare. For them to have such time to relax. To rest. Usually, their days were filled with errands if not work or research or the like. So he did want to make the most of it. At the same time, though, the museum and bakery were plenty of excitement for now. He's just enjoying the moment as Vanitas fixes the blankets.]
Okay. I don't mind. However long you want, too. We already went to the museum and bakery today.
[So if the rest of the day was just resting curled up with Vanitas, that's fine. They could just. Relax. Talk. Figure things out together with this tentative relationship.]
Really? I thought that you'd want to look around more.
[ It's nice, though, knowing that Noé will slow down if it means they get to relax like this. He feels like the side of him that he keeps hidden, the one that truly showcases how kind Vanitas really can be if he, is starting to show itself around the vampire.
It's nice to lay down next to him, and once he adjusts the blankets, he tentatively reaches for Noé's hand. ]
...You could really afford to eat less sweets, though.
Mm. I do. But this is nice too. It isn't like this is the only chance I'll get to explore Paris.
[As much as he could be akin to an Energizer Bunny with how energetic and excitable he could be at times. Even Noé has his moments; he can appreciate some rest. He's not necessarily reading into whether Vanitas is really acting all that different today. It's still so new. So tentative yet. So it isn't too surprising if it might take them a bit to find their footing and get used to this. He glances down at their hands, instinctively entwining their fingers.]
[ Vanitas isn't keen on sweets so this isn't a problem for him, and maybe vampires can handle more of them than humans can or something...but Noé doesn't seem to stop eating them, sometimes. He's also out of tarte tatin ingredients, so there's that, too. ]
At the very least, you need to be introduced to other desserts. Tarte tatin isn't the only thing that's out there.
[ Is this an offer to show Noé more dessert places? ... Maybe, but he's mostly just saying that variety would be good. ]
[He is aware of the concept. Just not. Maybe when it comes to his beloved tarte tatin. Still, he seems to consider for a moment. Before he apparently decides this means that Vanitas is going to take him to try new desserts. Or make him some. Either way. He seems tentatively excited about this. Because, of course, he is, given his sweet tooth.]
[ Maybe he should've kept his mouth shut because now he's going to have to make all kinds of sweets for Noé. He grumbles a little at the thought, and he uses his other hand to pull at Noé's cheek. As cute as the vampire's being, Vanitas has to put on the metaphorical leash. ]
Just don't blow all your money when we try them out. Okay?
[He pouts as Vanitas pulls at his cheek, but the other did have a point. It isn't like he is really that used to budgeting and being so independent. But he should be mindful. Save some money towards their accommodation and food for Murr at least. Still, he can't help being excited about the prospect of trying more delicious desserts. There's only so much Vanitas could dampen his enthusiasm.]
Okay, okay.
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[ There we go. A Noé that's a little responsible is a good Noé, obviously. Vanitas lets go of his cheek and lets out a quiet sigh, because for as much as he likes his...partner (?!), he really can't afford to take his eyes off of him for one second, huh. ]
I'll make sure you don't go wild with it. [ This is a promise. ] ...Tomorrow, perhaps? I'm quite- [ Comfortable. ] tired.
[That isn't too much? Is it? He might not be the best judge of that, given his sweet tooth, but still. That doesn't seem like it would be going too overboard. He just seems happy, excited at the idea of maybe trying more delicious treats. Though he still suspects tarte tatin will remain his favourite. Still, he smiles, content in the promise that he could do something fun tomorrow. They could rest for now if the other was still tired from their adventures this morning.]
[ And hopefully they can do so uninterrupted. Peacefully. He normally doesn't really like being idle, but this is nice. He'd like another day with Noé. He still has things he wants to do, and he hasn't forgotten about his quest for revenge, but it feels okay to be here like this. Noé's so warm.
Vanitas smiles, too, but he ducks his head to try to hide it. Unfortunately for him, they're so close that obscuring it is almost impossible. ]
I'll bake you something tonight to make up for missing out today.
[Vanitas probably doesn't even need to see his expression to imagine the look on the vampire's face. That excited look as if he were a four-year-old in a candy store or something. As if he is all but pleading with the other for desserts. That look he gets every single time he gets his beloved tarte tatin.
He's not necessarily reading into there being any other reason beyond Vanitas needing to recharge after their morning of being dragged around the museum. That it was more that Vanitas was comfortable here with him like this.]
[ Huff, huff. He's so used to making tarte tatin for Noé that he's actually not sure what else to make at the moment. He'll figure it out, he's sure, but it wouldn't hurt to ask, would it. He'll go ahead and do just that, then. ]
Y-yes! Um......apples? A pie or crumble? Do we have stuff for that?
[It has fruit? That's....not as sweet? Right? Maybe Vanitas might be willing to have some of that, too? He's not sure, but he figures it is worth asking, anyway. Worst is that the other might say no, or that they need to head out to get ingredients for it later. The other doesn't really let him in the kitchen much, so Vanitas probably has a better idea of what they have available to work with.]
Likely not. Those ingredients won't be hard to obtain, though.
[ It'll be easy enough. He doesn't mind. Just because they have something like a relationship now, doesn't mean that he's going to easily admit to enjoying baking for Noé, even if he keeps doing it. ]
Alright. I'll make that for you next, if not tonight then tomorrow, since I need to go shopping first. I suppose I can make tarte tatin for you tonight, in that case.
[It isn't like there's a rush. He just seems glad to know that there will be delicious desserts in the future. Whenever Vanitas made them, or they went out to a cafe or something. It is not exactly difficult to distract him or cheer him up, at least.]
I'll look forward to it. Thank you~!
[It may be slightly more awkward as a hug when lying in bed like this, but he tries anyway. Because he is excited and happy, appreciating the other's offering to do this.]
[ There will be plenty of desserts for him, Vanitas just isn't saying it out loud. He'll make the commitment to himself, Noé doesn't need to hear it. That little sideways hug, though, catches him by surprise. It's not unwelcome, just something he's not quite used to.
But because it's Noé, and because of everything they've went through recently, he relaxes far more easily and lightly pats Noé's back as he returns the gesture. ]
Yeah, yeah. Don't get too used to it, these take me a while to prepare for you.
Okay. It's him. He might get a little impatient because he's so excited, but still. He does mean it. There might not be something as immediately obvious as his love for tarte tatin that he could try making a favourite food for Vanitas. But he does want to try to think of something. Something he could do in return. He's just not sure what. Yet, anyway.]
But if you're going to do all that, I should do something for you, too.
[ He says it with a twinge of excitement and curiosity, even if his tone is an attempt at being teasing. There's a little smirk on his lips, too, almost like he doesn't really think whatever Noé can do would top what he's capable of. He's kidding, but it'll be interesting to see what the vampire has to say regardless. ]
Ah? Um. I don't know. What would you want me to do for you?
[He hadn't necessarily thought about it. Just what he might be able to do in return. What Vanitas might want or need. He just knows he wants to do something to show his appreciation. It isn't like he might have even considered that it might be something...new. Given their tentative development in their relationship. He just knows that if he gets delicious desserts, he should do something to thank the other.]
[ Oh, Noé really means it, doesn't he? Of course he does, he's the kind of person who likes to make sure people are taken care of. Vanitas isn't too surprised, but he really, truly doesn't need anything. Noé's company is and has been more than enough to make him feel happier these days. He keeps that to himself, though, and instead chooses to shake his head with a light chuckle. ]
I don't? But...I feel like I should. If you're going to make me food. I want to do something for you, too.
[Since that will take time, and money. Getting the ingredients, making whatever dessert Vanitas was doing for him. He just figures that this seems fair if he does something in return. Even if he might not necessarily be sure what. Yet, anyway. The doctor didn't have such an immediately obvious preference where food was concerned, beyond not liking sweets as much as he did. But maybe something else? Buying him something useful? Or going somewhere? An experience?]
[ His instinct is to tell Noé enough, but his newfound feelings as well as the newness of their relationship has him feeling a little more upbeat than usual. ]
Fine, since you're so insistent about this.
[ He really doesn't need much. He doesn't expect people to do things for him because they feel like it, it's usually at some kind of price. Noé is different, though. He treats Vanitas with kindness because he feels like it, and that, to Vanitas, is enough.
But he'll entertain Noé, regardless. ]
Take me to your favorite place, and we can have dinner there tonight. It doesn't need to be a restaurant.
[He's relieved to be able to do something. He would just have to think, to check on options. The places he had been to that he had enjoyed. Ones that were not bakeries that would likely be closed by the evening hours of dinner. He seems a little surprised, even amid his happiness at the idea.
He isn't necessarily reading into it. That the suggestion of dinner could be taken as a date, given that they were tentatively exploring taking things further in their relationship.]
[ The noise he makes is a bit non-commital, but he means it all the same. He curls into Noé a little more and looks away, trying to say something but finding the words getting caught in his throat nevertheless. It makes him happy that Noé's looking forward to it, but Vanitas doesn't express it in the same way, even if he is, too. The one overcomplicating things here is him. It's always been him. ]
I don't care where it is. [ ... ] As long as you like it, I'll be okay with it.
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I would say so.
[ He's not usually so gentle with the other, but he's in a good mood. Now that his nerves aren't so out of control, he's able to close his eyes, not because he's sleepy but he's just that content. ]
We can stay here as long as you'd like.
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Okay. I don't mind. However long you want, too. We already went to the museum and bakery today.
[So if the rest of the day was just resting curled up with Vanitas, that's fine. They could just. Relax. Talk. Figure things out together with this tentative relationship.]
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[ It's nice, though, knowing that Noé will slow down if it means they get to relax like this. He feels like the side of him that he keeps hidden, the one that truly showcases how kind Vanitas really can be if he, is starting to show itself around the vampire.
It's nice to lay down next to him, and once he adjusts the blankets, he tentatively reaches for Noé's hand. ]
...You could really afford to eat less sweets, though.
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[As much as he could be akin to an Energizer Bunny with how energetic and excitable he could be at times. Even Noé has his moments; he can appreciate some rest. He's not necessarily reading into whether Vanitas is really acting all that different today. It's still so new. So tentative yet. So it isn't too surprising if it might take them a bit to find their footing and get used to this. He glances down at their hands, instinctively entwining their fingers.]
......Eh? But.....but they're so good!
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[ Vanitas isn't keen on sweets so this isn't a problem for him, and maybe vampires can handle more of them than humans can or something...but Noé doesn't seem to stop eating them, sometimes. He's also out of tarte tatin ingredients, so there's that, too. ]
At the very least, you need to be introduced to other desserts. Tarte tatin isn't the only thing that's out there.
[ Is this an offer to show Noé more dessert places? ... Maybe, but he's mostly just saying that variety would be good. ]
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[He is aware of the concept. Just not. Maybe when it comes to his beloved tarte tatin. Still, he seems to consider for a moment. Before he apparently decides this means that Vanitas is going to take him to try new desserts. Or make him some. Either way. He seems tentatively excited about this. Because, of course, he is, given his sweet tooth.]
Eh? So we can try new bakeries? New desserts?
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Just don't blow all your money when we try them out. Okay?
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[He pouts as Vanitas pulls at his cheek, but the other did have a point. It isn't like he is really that used to budgeting and being so independent. But he should be mindful. Save some money towards their accommodation and food for Murr at least. Still, he can't help being excited about the prospect of trying more delicious desserts. There's only so much Vanitas could dampen his enthusiasm.]
Okay, okay.
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I'll make sure you don't go wild with it. [ This is a promise. ] ...Tomorrow, perhaps? I'm quite- [ Comfortable. ] tired.
Derp happens to the best of us. It's fine lol.
[That isn't too much? Is it? He might not be the best judge of that, given his sweet tooth, but still. That doesn't seem like it would be going too overboard. He just seems happy, excited at the idea of maybe trying more delicious treats. Though he still suspects tarte tatin will remain his favourite. Still, he smiles, content in the promise that he could do something fun tomorrow. They could rest for now if the other was still tired from their adventures this morning.]
Mm, that's alright. Tomorrow then.
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[ And hopefully they can do so uninterrupted. Peacefully. He normally doesn't really like being idle, but this is nice. He'd like another day with Noé. He still has things he wants to do, and he hasn't forgotten about his quest for revenge, but it feels okay to be here like this. Noé's so warm.
Vanitas smiles, too, but he ducks his head to try to hide it. Unfortunately for him, they're so close that obscuring it is almost impossible. ]
I'll bake you something tonight to make up for missing out today.
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[Vanitas probably doesn't even need to see his expression to imagine the look on the vampire's face. That excited look as if he were a four-year-old in a candy store or something. As if he is all but pleading with the other for desserts. That look he gets every single time he gets his beloved tarte tatin.
He's not necessarily reading into there being any other reason beyond Vanitas needing to recharge after their morning of being dragged around the museum. That it was more that Vanitas was comfortable here with him like this.]
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[ Huff, huff. He's so used to making tarte tatin for Noé that he's actually not sure what else to make at the moment. He'll figure it out, he's sure, but it wouldn't hurt to ask, would it. He'll go ahead and do just that, then. ]
What do you want?
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[It has fruit? That's....not as sweet? Right? Maybe Vanitas might be willing to have some of that, too? He's not sure, but he figures it is worth asking, anyway. Worst is that the other might say no, or that they need to head out to get ingredients for it later. The other doesn't really let him in the kitchen much, so Vanitas probably has a better idea of what they have available to work with.]
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[ It'll be easy enough. He doesn't mind. Just because they have something like a relationship now, doesn't mean that he's going to easily admit to enjoying baking for Noé, even if he keeps doing it. ]
Alright. I'll make that for you next, if not tonight then tomorrow, since I need to go shopping first. I suppose I can make tarte tatin for you tonight, in that case.
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[It isn't like there's a rush. He just seems glad to know that there will be delicious desserts in the future. Whenever Vanitas made them, or they went out to a cafe or something. It is not exactly difficult to distract him or cheer him up, at least.]
I'll look forward to it. Thank you~!
[It may be slightly more awkward as a hug when lying in bed like this, but he tries anyway. Because he is excited and happy, appreciating the other's offering to do this.]
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But because it's Noé, and because of everything they've went through recently, he relaxes far more easily and lightly pats Noé's back as he returns the gesture. ]
Yeah, yeah. Don't get too used to it, these take me a while to prepare for you.
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[He doesn't mind waiting.
....
Okay. It's him. He might get a little impatient because he's so excited, but still. He does mean it. There might not be something as immediately obvious as his love for tarte tatin that he could try making a favourite food for Vanitas. But he does want to try to think of something. Something he could do in return. He's just not sure what. Yet, anyway.]
But if you're going to do all that, I should do something for you, too.
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[ He says it with a twinge of excitement and curiosity, even if his tone is an attempt at being teasing. There's a little smirk on his lips, too, almost like he doesn't really think whatever Noé can do would top what he's capable of. He's kidding, but it'll be interesting to see what the vampire has to say regardless. ]
What would that be?
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[He hadn't necessarily thought about it. Just what he might be able to do in return. What Vanitas might want or need. He just knows he wants to do something to show his appreciation. It isn't like he might have even considered that it might be something...new. Given their tentative development in their relationship. He just knows that if he gets delicious desserts, he should do something to thank the other.]
To thank you for making me tarte tatin.
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I'm joking. You don't need to do anything.
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[Since that will take time, and money. Getting the ingredients, making whatever dessert Vanitas was doing for him. He just figures that this seems fair if he does something in return. Even if he might not necessarily be sure what. Yet, anyway. The doctor didn't have such an immediately obvious preference where food was concerned, beyond not liking sweets as much as he did. But maybe something else? Buying him something useful? Or going somewhere? An experience?]
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Fine, since you're so insistent about this.
[ He really doesn't need much. He doesn't expect people to do things for him because they feel like it, it's usually at some kind of price. Noé is different, though. He treats Vanitas with kindness because he feels like it, and that, to Vanitas, is enough.
But he'll entertain Noé, regardless. ]
Take me to your favorite place, and we can have dinner there tonight. It doesn't need to be a restaurant.
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[He's relieved to be able to do something. He would just have to think, to check on options. The places he had been to that he had enjoyed. Ones that were not bakeries that would likely be closed by the evening hours of dinner. He seems a little surprised, even amid his happiness at the idea.
He isn't necessarily reading into it. That the suggestion of dinner could be taken as a date, given that they were tentatively exploring taking things further in their relationship.]
Alright!
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[ The noise he makes is a bit non-commital, but he means it all the same. He curls into Noé a little more and looks away, trying to say something but finding the words getting caught in his throat nevertheless. It makes him happy that Noé's looking forward to it, but Vanitas doesn't express it in the same way, even if he is, too. The one overcomplicating things here is him. It's always been him. ]
I don't care where it is. [ ... ] As long as you like it, I'll be okay with it.
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