[ France is pleasantly surprised to hear back from his failed dinner date but it seems that Hijikata is a man of his word. It's good timing on his part; being Ostella and around Hijikata would have made for a disastrous first meeting.
The bit about Sanguis does make him laugh, though. ]
Hijikata! I see that you're well, then? I'm happy to hear from you and with good news no less.
[ Both his partners are Iris while he's a Cordis. This poses an interesting dilemma. He considers for a moment before being honest. ]
We can avoid Sanguis, but are you comfortable with Cordis? I'll be on my best behavior and that helps with my busier schedule toward the middle of the month, of course. Drinks sound great. Do you have a place you frequent more?
[That really would have been disastrous. The last thing Hijikata wants or needs is to run the risk of getting France preggnant pregnant with a biologically impossible surprise egg at their first in-person meeting. Learning that he is a Cordis sets off his alarm bells too, though.]
Sorry, I didn't know you were a Cordis. That's a no-go then. If you have no time during the Iris cycle let's meet after the triple moon phase, if that works out for you.
[He's been in the proximity of Cordises during their moon phase often enough to know just how susceptible he is to those blasted pheromones.]
I usually go to whatever bar in Caihong in running some special offer, or otherwise just one that isn't crowded.
Is it the pheromones? The final week of last month was particularly rough, with the dragons and all.
[ Why is HE complaining? After the nest had been perfected he'd done a lot of scrambling, if you will. Very eventful. It's a good thing his daydreaming cannot be seen through text. ]
That's fair. Let's meet up after the triple moon when whatever this place enjoys meddling with will hopefully have passed. This is a celebration. Your drinks are on me, but we can find a more calm atmosphere, certainly.
I figure by then you might have an interesting story or two from your new position. I'd hate for you to have to raise your voice to be heard over a crowd.
[ How coy... He's ready for this not!date, okay. ]
What would you prefer: a closed post, closed prompt in either of their July posts, or inbox thread?
Yeah, it's the pheromones. And you can say that again about the dragons.
[He won't elaborate further. He doesn't need to relive those moments right now, even if France can't see him either. Let's just say that both the Cordis pheromones and the Ostella pheromones on different occasions led to events that significantly raised his chroma count.]
That sounds like a good plan to me. Let's check in with each other again after the triple moon phase, then.
[ Chroma is not an issue, but you know. Eat the rich could be a sexual innuendo in this place. ]
I am full of good plans. Try to stay sane, hmm?
[ Hijikata really seems like he has a level head on his shoulders. Somber is more like it, but that doesn't mean France has no interest in getting to know him. France is extra enough for both of them.
He likes to have a plan and will gladly send a text several days in advance to finalize a few things. Sure, it's the triple moon but it won't be when they meet up. ]
Grand, I'll pop back in here with a link when the time comes!
I'll do what I can. You take care of yourself too.
[That's what he likes to think about himself as well, but he can be... let's say eccentric. France will find out about that sooner or later, probably, especially if they end up going for a meal together. For now Hijikata will prepare for his life in the service of law and order (... not that he didn't already act like a cop the entire time, but you know, it'll be official).]
[A couple of weeks later Hijikata is back in France's inbox.]
Hello France. With the Vulpus Astra celebration in Amegahara coming up I'm afraid I'll be too busy for our outing (I'll be on duty and need to prepare for it). Let's just play this by ear, if that's alright for you. I'll let you know when I'm free at the end of the month after the festivities.
[He anticipates the worst, given what apparently happened at last year's festival, so he wouldn't be able to enjoy an outing right now even if didn't need to strategise countermeasures against potential cultist attacks.]
[(OOC: Work swallowed me up for a while, but I caught up with France's event post, and if it works for you I'd love to throw Hijikata into it so they can finally meet regardless! That'd actually be a great opportunity to make them have a drink.)]
You're very dedicated to your duties on the guard. I can appreciate that, even if it means putting off our outing for a little while longer. You know they say that good things come to those who wait? Please enjoy the festivities as much as you can. I'll look forward to hearing from you.
[ ooc: I more than understand that. I'm trying to come off of a two week dry spell myself. I'd be more than happy to have them around on his post! ]
Thank you for your understanding. You enjoy the festival too! Here's hoping it'll go over without a hitch.
[Of course he has no plans of being anything but vigilant throughout the event, but he's not about to complain. He volunteered to be on festival duty after all.]
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The bit about Sanguis does make him laugh, though. ]
Hijikata! I see that you're well, then? I'm happy to hear from you and with good news no less.
[ Both his partners are Iris while he's a Cordis. This poses an interesting dilemma. He considers for a moment before being honest. ]
We can avoid Sanguis, but are you comfortable with Cordis? I'll be on my best behavior and that helps with my busier schedule toward the middle of the month, of course. Drinks sound great. Do you have a place you frequent more?
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preggnantpregnant with a biologically impossible surprise egg at their first in-person meeting. Learning that he is a Cordis sets off his alarm bells too, though.]Sorry, I didn't know you were a Cordis. That's a no-go then. If you have no time during the Iris cycle let's meet after the triple moon phase, if that works out for you.
[He's been in the proximity of Cordises during their moon phase often enough to know just how susceptible he is to those blasted pheromones.]
I usually go to whatever bar in Caihong in running some special offer, or otherwise just one that isn't crowded.
[Yeah, he's a total cheapskate. Sorry France.]
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[ Why is HE complaining? After the nest had been perfected he'd done a lot of scrambling, if you will. Very eventful. It's a good thing his daydreaming cannot be seen through text. ]
That's fair. Let's meet up after the triple moon when whatever this place enjoys meddling with will hopefully have passed. This is a celebration. Your drinks are on me, but we can find a more calm atmosphere, certainly.
I figure by then you might have an interesting story or two from your new position. I'd hate for you to have to raise your voice to be heard over a crowd.
[ How coy... He's ready for this not!date, okay. ]
What would you prefer: a closed post, closed prompt in either of their July posts, or inbox thread?
[He won't elaborate further. He doesn't need to relive those moments right now, even if France can't see him either. Let's just say that both the Cordis pheromones and the Ostella pheromones on different occasions led to events that significantly raised his chroma count.]
That sounds like a good plan to me. Let's check in with each other again after the triple moon phase, then.
a closed prompt or post are both fine!
I am full of good plans. Try to stay sane, hmm?
[ Hijikata really seems like he has a level head on his shoulders. Somber is more like it, but that doesn't mean France has no interest in getting to know him. France is extra enough for both of them.
He likes to have a plan and will gladly send a text several days in advance to finalize a few things. Sure, it's the triple moon but it won't be when they meet up. ]
Grand, I'll pop back in here with a link when the time comes!
[That's what he likes to think about himself as well, but he can be... let's say eccentric. France will find out about that sooner or later, probably, especially if they end up going for a meal together. For now Hijikata will prepare for his life in the service of law and order (... not that he didn't already act like a cop the entire time, but you know, it'll be official).]
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Hello France. With the Vulpus Astra celebration in Amegahara coming up I'm afraid I'll be too busy for our outing (I'll be on duty and need to prepare for it). Let's just play this by ear, if that's alright for you. I'll let you know when I'm free at the end of the month after the festivities.
[He anticipates the worst, given what apparently happened at last year's festival, so he wouldn't be able to enjoy an outing right now even if didn't need to strategise countermeasures against potential cultist attacks.]
[(OOC: Work swallowed me up for a while, but I caught up with France's event post, and if it works for you I'd love to throw Hijikata into it so they can finally meet regardless! That'd actually be a great opportunity to make them have a drink.)]
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[ ooc: I more than understand that. I'm trying to come off of a two week dry spell myself. I'd be more than happy to have them around on his post! ]
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[Of course he has no plans of being anything but vigilant throughout the event, but he's not about to complain. He volunteered to be on festival duty after all.]