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[ He gets a slightly flat look at that, and a light kick under the table. It’s almost reminiscent of foot wars from their first date, actually. ]

Are you fishing for compliments? I have made my thoughts on your cooking known before.

[ Bless. ]

I wouldn’t worry about that. If I don’t eat it’s usually because I forgot, so it’s my responsibility.

[Sanji's retort is the barest hints of a more cheeky smirk, clearly unrepentant. Fork loaded with food, it twirls it briefly before pointing at Yusuke]

Yeah about that, I heard a horror story or two about you forgetting.

[He's not saying who (yet), just that he's aware of Yusuke's penchant for skipping meals in the name of ART.]

[ How many times does he have to explain himself, world? ]

It is very easy to lose track of time while painting. That is all.

[ ... well, no it’s not but. That’s another story. ]

It is easy to get lost in something you enjoy. This is no different.

So much that you almost drank paint water.

[SOMEONE SURE DID TATTLE. Also, finally taking a bite of his chicken and ... hmmm, did a better job on the sauce this time, he thinks. Nom nom.]

[ Wow. He’s going to dunk Akira’s pillow in vinegar. ]

It was right next to my drink glass. I merely grabbed the wrong one accidentally.

[ Don’t??? @him??? ]

[Your boyfriend feeds on irritation, what did you expect Yusuke. He almost coughs on his chicken trying not to smirk too hard.

It doesn't work.]

Tu as de la chance tu es mignon, Renard~

[ This is just? The flattests of looks.

Boooooo. ]

「If you’re going to resort to French, I’m just going to speak in Japanese again.

Or get Haru to translate. I thought we established this by now.」

[At this point Sanji knows the word for "French", "Japanese", and of course Haru's name. He can methodically suss out what Yusuke's saying. Switching back to English:]

Oi now, I've spoken a few French words at you! No need to bring Haru into it.

[STOP USING YOUR BESTIE AS A CRUTCH.]

[ NEVER.

Yusuke looks far too pleased by all this. ]

Ah, we’re back to the common language now are we? Good, good.

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Mords moi.

[Sanji be nice.]

And I didn't know switching into French was off the table now.

It’s not.

[ Seeing as he devolves into Japanese at will, but— ]

I’m usually more curious about what you’ve said. And more liable to assume it’s embarrassing in some way if you do.

[Seeing as Sanji's last French phrase was telling Yusuke to bite him...

8D]

Alright, how about this? We speak a phrase, we gotta explain it right after on request.

[ Kinky. ]

... In a way that takes the fun out, but it seems like it would be beneficial.

[ Plus, y’know. He can’t complain about not understanding, then complain when it’s explained to him as well. ]

... True.

[And listen, Sanji is all about the fun. He leans back into his chair after taking another bite of the meal to dwell on this dilemma]

Alright, how about this -- we can say whatever the hell we want, but gotta explain at least one on request.

That sounds fair.

[ Keeping some of the fun and the mystery, but allowing a little clarity if needed. It’s a good balance. ]

Alright then, what does “Renard” mean?

[Fuck]

Uh--

[His food looks absolutely riveting all of the sudden. Damn, did he pull off that color combo? Who is the true artist in the room?

...

After a significant pause filled with him picking restlessly at his chicken:]

"Fox".

[ Well initially he thinks that it’s something verg syrupy and embarrassing, but when Sanji tells him what it actually means he just looks a little surprised. He can’t remember the exact thingd that were said in the memory that Sanji saw in that train carriage... but... ]

Why Fox?

[ As surprisingly cute as that reaction was. Heck. ]

[... Is this a trick question? Sanji thought it was obvious]

That outfit your change into whenever shit's going south -- looks like a fox. The mask and tail and... [Was it not a fox? Shit, now Sanji's looking uncertain]

Mm.

[ So it was that, but not for the reason he was thinking of. ]

Yes, you’re right. The kitsune mask and the fox tail... it was my codename as well, while we were in the metaverse. I couldn’t remember if I’d mentioned before....

Huh.

[Yeah, he missed that detail apparently. There's another round of him picking at his food like a child two seconds away from a scolding before:]

Thought you'd like it better than "Intello", so...

[ This would be cute if he didn't feel a little like he's just kicked a puppy. ]

I do. [ He taps his foot against Sanji's under the table. ] Most things are better than being called "nerd", but this is an apt choice.

[Sanjis' tempted to defend himself, insist that his version of Intello never meant to insult Yusuke (at least, not in the usual way), but -- nah. It's a fair statement on his boyfriend's part, and seeing that Yusuke doesn't mind the new nickname seems to settle the man.]

Alright. So long as you don't try and kick my ass for calling you that in public.

As far as I'm aware, the only person in my immediate circle who'd understand it would be Haru. As long as you don't mind that, then I have no issue.

[ The other "him" was called Fox as well. It seems... fitting. Like wearing an old sweater - familiar, that fits well. ]

Can you pronounce it again? Re--?

Renard.

[Letting it roll off his tongue like a show-off, obviously pleased Yusuke is trying his hand at the word]

Renard.

[ It doesn't have the right accent, but it could be far, far worse. ]

It's a nice word.

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