Mmhm. It sounds interesting, at the very least. And it's difficult to say no to cake in general.
[ Plus... it seemed like something Sanji would enjoy. The difference between regular ingredients and organic ones, where they source their ingredients from, etc, etc.
Oh. He sort of automatically leans into the kiss, as sudden and unexpected as it was. This is definitely a good way to persuade him to pay for everything tbh. ]
It's a start. [ It's absolutely said with a smile though. ]
[Yusuke is tempting fate here; it's not like Sanji would mind just pining him to the ground in broad daylight for a couple of kisses. And it's with that thought in mind that the man's eyes fall down to his boyfriend's state of dress, and--
[ Hmmm. Yusuke glances down at his own outfit, lifting one hand to brush some imaginary dust off the collar of the shirt. ]
To be entirely frank, it's not as if this was a well kept secret of yours.
[ Sorry not sorry for the call out. But it's been long enough for him to have realised that Clothes Are A Thing that fall heavily in the "Yes" section of "things Sanji really likes". ]
But I may have asked for some advice on a few things that would cheer you up, and this was one of the suggestions.
[That is absolutely not a name, not that there's a long list to pull from. Sanji's preferences are only obvious to those he lets in his inner circle...
Which means Baren.
Of course it's Baren.]
That asshole.
[It's said with an exasperated sort of affection; he's not angry, of course, and squeezes Yusuke's hand to demonstrate the fact.]
Guess we're gonna have to buy him a fruit basket or something.
[ He did excellently at keeping his anonymous tipster anonymous, huh? Oh well. No harm done here it seems. ]
He mentioned something about dancing as well, but I’m afraid I wouldn’t know where to begin with that. [ He leans a little closer, bumping against Sanji, lightly. ] I will have to leave that one up to you.
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Would he enjoy a fruit basket? [ Somehow, Baren doesn’t seem like the fruit basket type. ]
[Ever seen a child told that they have free run of a candy store? That's the kind of grin Sanji is suddenly wearing when Yusuke mentions the "D" word -- no that that "D" word, the other one.]
Yeah, I know a few dance places. None I bother going to anymore, not all that fun without a partner, but they've got some good music -- mostly classic stuff. Couple a' strings playing in the back, candlelit dinner... [The sort of sappy stuff Sanji eats up and he doesn't even have the grace to hide it right now-- and yes, he is still going--]
You know how to dance at all? If not, I'll teach ya before throwing ya to the wolves. It's all about rhythm, not fancy dance moves... usually.
[And upon coming up for air, Sanji has to rewind what Yusuke's question was before almost dismissively:] Sure, he'll take a fruit basket. So long as you hide most of the fruit with his favorite wines.
I have... never danced in my life if I'm honest. [ But just listening to him talk about it, and the way Sanji's face lights up and it thrums through his whole body. And in that moment, he thinks he'd be willing to try it if he'd look that happy again. ]
A little help, some forewarning perhaps, would be appreciated.
[ The backtrack earns a chuckle from him. ]
You could just purchase him the wine. Technically, it is a fruit.
[Oh Yusuke... we're gonna have to do something... about all of that.]
Yeah but I don't wanna obviously spoil him. That shithead'll get used to the treatment. [The dance between exes is a delicate one, you see. If they aren't making each other's lives a subtle hell in some way, what even is the point?
But enough of Baren, back to talk of DANCING, which Sanji continues to bask in without a hint of irony.] Anyway, I got a few old tracks we could listen to tonight, if you wanna... for practice, I mean.
[... Rubbing sheepishly at his neck, heh.] Unless it's too soon for that shit? I know it's kinda sappy.
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So, buying him wine is excessive and spoiling him... but purchasing the wine plus excess fruit he's unlikely to ear isn't?
[ ... He glances at their joined hands, and then at the - admittedly lovely - scenery around them. Beaches, sun, the slow dusk creeping over the horizon. ]
Perhaps that is not a concern. I would not call this not sappy, in its way.
[... Well when Yusuke puts The Baren Dilemma like that, Sanji's prompted into rubbing his chin, humming in thought.] Yeah, maybe not subtle enough... I'd shove some dollar store hair conditioners in there, but he'd know it was me, even if we sent it anonymous.
[He just wants to give his friends a hard time while also making it clear how much he appreciates them??? Why is this so difficult.]
Anyway, we comin' up on that bakery?
[He asks because upon looking at their surroundings -- which are absolutely sappy, Sanji approves -- he's starting to spy a building with what he hopes is a blue roof? Listen, he's taking that "Blue Moon" part seriously.]
[Sorry Yusuke's questions and comments are going to have to wait because his face falls into disappointment when Yusuke mentions they'll be walking past the blue-roofed building, EXCUSE HIM--]
Their food better knock my shoes off; I dunno if I can recover from this shitty betrayal.
[Just that casual, trollish reminder before he strolls in, though he's still got a hand in Yusuke's so it's more like... dragging both of them through the door. As you do.]
You ever been here before? ... Shit, I'm not gonna know what to get.
... but ok, fair. He'll allow this. And to be dragged through the door, because he's not exactly eager to stop holding hands either. ]
I've only heard of it. But all the things I've heard have been good. [ Hm. ] I'm sure they will give recommendations if asked - if anyone will know what tastes the best, it will be them.
[He's only saying it because you promised!! And you're taking him! out! on a date!!
Sanji expects only the best in gentleman behavior today, Yusuke.]
Well, let's take a look here... [The decor's pretty nice on the inside, and look at that, here's the blue he'd been waiting for. A bit like swimming in the ocean, there's so much of it. He steps up to the counter where there's a bundle of paper menus, plucking the top one for him and Yusuke to view.]
[ HE IS. He will do his best to be an attentive date. He is a gentleman. How rude. ]
... [ He nudges him. ] Very blue as well. Even if the roof is not.
[ He leans over to look at the menu as well. He's not so interested in the details of the ingredients and such, as much as he is the taste of the food at the end of the day. But, Sanji is interested in this sort of thing, so he will be interested as well. ]
That is perhaps their angle. We could split the things we're most interested in trying - minimise what we have to buy, but double the amount we can try?
[As sweets aren't Sanji's preferred food -- not that it's an intense dislike by any means, but the idea of switching things up is even more enticing for that reason. Appeals to a curious palate and all.]
I'm liking the sound of that apple strudel, not gonna lie.
[Because it sounds delish and like something he might not fuck up in the kitchen should he wish to recreate it. He's gonna steal something while he's here, even if it's just a recipe, mark his words.]
Isn't there something they say you should always try in a bakery? Like if you go for ice cream, you should always try the vanilla ice cream to gauge the quality of the products.
[ Hm. ]
So maybe the strudel, and something like a victoria sponge cake or a croissant for that purpose. [ But he's still glancing at the offerings in front of them. ] But perhaps some of the more unique offerings as well?
[He... would not know, upon reflection. Running through his past life's memory banks comes up empty, too. With a slight hum, he racks his eyes over the menu again.]
I mean, shit makes sense -- best to try something without a lotta fixings, since then you can judge the quality of the base ingredients.
[Pointing at the croissant option] So yeah, let's get that, too. If they fuck up a croissant then we're just wasting our time.
I feel like I've heard it before... [ ... ] Or maybe it was just about the ice cream. But it can be applied here.
[ So, that's a strudel, a croissant... and wow. WOW. Don't be a rude dude, Sanji. ]
I doubt it would have been as well recommended if they could not make croissants. [ Hmm. ] There are savoury twists as well-- [ The one he's pointing at looks like croissant pastry threaded with cheese, and caramelised onions. ]-- if we want to avoid stocking up on nothing but sweet pastries.
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[ Plus... it seemed like something Sanji would enjoy. The difference between regular ingredients and organic ones, where they source their ingredients from, etc, etc.
Oh. He sort of automatically leans into the kiss, as sudden and unexpected as it was. This is definitely a good way to persuade him to pay for everything tbh. ]
It's a start. [ It's absolutely said with a smile though. ]
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God.]
Alright, you. Spill it.
[Nodding to Yusuke's outfit again.]
Who tattled on me?
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To be entirely frank, it's not as if this was a well kept secret of yours.
[ Sorry not sorry for the call out. But it's been long enough for him to have realised that Clothes Are A Thing that fall heavily in the "Yes" section of "things Sanji really likes". ]
But I may have asked for some advice on a few things that would cheer you up, and this was one of the suggestions.
[ That's not a name, Yusuke. ]
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Which means Baren.
Of course it's Baren.]
That asshole.
[It's said with an exasperated sort of affection; he's not angry, of course, and squeezes Yusuke's hand to demonstrate the fact.]
Guess we're gonna have to buy him a fruit basket or something.
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He mentioned something about dancing as well, but I’m afraid I wouldn’t know where to begin with that. [ He leans a little closer, bumping against Sanji, lightly. ] I will have to leave that one up to you.
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Would he enjoy a fruit basket? [ Somehow, Baren doesn’t seem like the fruit basket type. ]
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[Ever seen a child told that they have free run of a candy store? That's the kind of grin Sanji is suddenly wearing when Yusuke mentions the "D" word -- no that that "D" word, the other one.]
Yeah, I know a few dance places. None I bother going to anymore, not all that fun without a partner, but they've got some good music -- mostly classic stuff. Couple a' strings playing in the back, candlelit dinner... [The sort of sappy stuff Sanji eats up and he doesn't even have the grace to hide it right now-- and yes, he is still going--]
You know how to dance at all? If not, I'll teach ya before throwing ya to the wolves. It's all about rhythm, not fancy dance moves... usually.
[And upon coming up for air, Sanji has to rewind what Yusuke's question was before almost dismissively:] Sure, he'll take a fruit basket. So long as you hide most of the fruit with his favorite wines.
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I have... never danced in my life if I'm honest. [ But just listening to him talk about it, and the way Sanji's face lights up and it thrums through his whole body. And in that moment, he thinks he'd be willing to try it if he'd look that happy again. ]
A little help, some forewarning perhaps, would be appreciated.
[ The backtrack earns a chuckle from him. ]
You could just purchase him the wine. Technically, it is a fruit.
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Yeah but I don't wanna obviously spoil him. That shithead'll get used to the treatment. [The dance between exes is a delicate one, you see. If they aren't making each other's lives a subtle hell in some way, what even is the point?
But enough of Baren, back to talk of DANCING, which Sanji continues to bask in without a hint of irony.] Anyway, I got a few old tracks we could listen to tonight, if you wanna... for practice, I mean.
[... Rubbing sheepishly at his neck, heh.] Unless it's too soon for that shit? I know it's kinda sappy.
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... .... okay but. That is a dumb dance, sir. ]
So, buying him wine is excessive and spoiling him... but purchasing the wine plus excess fruit he's unlikely to ear isn't?
[ ... He glances at their joined hands, and then at the - admittedly lovely - scenery around them. Beaches, sun, the slow dusk creeping over the horizon. ]
Perhaps that is not a concern. I would not call this not sappy, in its way.
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[He just wants to give his friends a hard time while also making it clear how much he appreciates them??? Why is this so difficult.]
Anyway, we comin' up on that bakery?
[He asks because upon looking at their surroundings -- which are absolutely sappy, Sanji approves -- he's starting to spy a building with what he hopes is a blue roof? Listen, he's taking that "Blue Moon" part seriously.]
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You could just stick to the wine and really throw him off.
[ If you expect something ridiculous and over the top, and get something simple... well, that might throw him even more. Reverse psychology? ]
Are you hungry?
[ ... Because, well. He is getting hungry as well. He can admit that. ] It's not far now - just past the building with the blue roof. [ HA. ]
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Their food better knock my shoes off; I dunno if I can recover from this shitty betrayal.
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[ Sorry Sanji, you’ll get over the betrayal. ]
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It's a damn good color. I look good in it!
[He sure is still going on about this.]
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[ sad trombone noises ]
And why steal a roof when you could simply paint one you already own? [ Says the Phantom Thief to the pirate. ]
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gently pat Yusuke on the back with his free hand, a silent prayer offered to this boy's lack of humor.
Truly his boyfriend is a walking miracle.]
Renard, promise me you won't change.
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I didn't have any plans to change, willingly at least.
[ Hmm. Well, they're past the blue roof building now, he'll hold the door open for you. ]
Are you ready to get some food?
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[Just that casual, trollish reminder before he strolls in, though he's still got a hand in Yusuke's so it's more like... dragging both of them through the door. As you do.]
You ever been here before? ... Shit, I'm not gonna know what to get.
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...
... but ok, fair. He'll allow this. And to be dragged through the door, because he's not exactly eager to stop holding hands either. ]
I've only heard of it. But all the things I've heard have been good. [ Hm. ] I'm sure they will give recommendations if asked - if anyone will know what tastes the best, it will be them.
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Sanji expects only the best in gentleman behavior today, Yusuke.]
Well, let's take a look here... [The decor's pretty nice on the inside, and look at that, here's the blue he'd been waiting for. A bit like swimming in the ocean, there's so much of it. He steps up to the counter where there's a bundle of paper menus, plucking the top one for him and Yusuke to view.]
Damn, there's every sweet imaginable here.
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... [ He nudges him. ] Very blue as well. Even if the roof is not.
[ He leans over to look at the menu as well. He's not so interested in the details of the ingredients and such, as much as he is the taste of the food at the end of the day. But, Sanji is interested in this sort of thing, so he will be interested as well. ]
That is perhaps their angle. We could split the things we're most interested in trying - minimise what we have to buy, but double the amount we can try?
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[As sweets aren't Sanji's preferred food -- not that it's an intense dislike by any means, but the idea of switching things up is even more enticing for that reason. Appeals to a curious palate and all.]
I'm liking the sound of that apple strudel, not gonna lie.
[Because it sounds delish and like something he might not fuck up in the kitchen should he wish to recreate it. He's gonna steal something while he's here, even if it's just a recipe, mark his words.]
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[ Hm. ]
So maybe the strudel, and something like a victoria sponge cake or a croissant for that purpose. [ But he's still glancing at the offerings in front of them. ] But perhaps some of the more unique offerings as well?
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[He... would not know, upon reflection. Running through his past life's memory banks comes up empty, too. With a slight hum, he racks his eyes over the menu again.]
I mean, shit makes sense -- best to try something without a lotta fixings, since then you can judge the quality of the base ingredients.
[Pointing at the croissant option] So yeah, let's get that, too. If they fuck up a croissant then we're just wasting our time.
[SANJI DON'T BE MEAN.]
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[ So, that's a strudel, a croissant... and wow. WOW. Don't be a rude dude, Sanji. ]
I doubt it would have been as well recommended if they could not make croissants. [ Hmm. ] There are savoury twists as well-- [ The one he's pointing at looks like croissant pastry threaded with cheese, and caramelised onions. ]-- if we want to avoid stocking up on nothing but sweet pastries.
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