Go see the world because it's all so brand-new

[generalflirt]

Who: Masaomi (generalflirt) and Katara (markofthebrave)... other people? Maybe?
What: A date(!!)
When: Way back on the 17th
Where: Various places???
Summary: Masaomi asked Katara out. She said yes after the draft. He gave her some time to settle, and then offered a time for it to happen - she accepted,and here we are.
Rating: Not skeevy

[Aaaand here. We. Go. He considered just wearing that same suit, but that might have been a tired thing. He could have put on something the Prince would wear -- he even considered it -- but thought better of it. In the end, the settled for something like this, but with less obnoxious socks and the dress pants from the suit instead of Jeans. He still thinks he looks nice, but now he doesn't look overly nice! Or demanding!

Man he's confident but it's possible he under-dressed. Oh Well. Knock, one arm behind his back]

Comments

[generalflirt]

Wahahah, right?!

[And he leaps back down, landing on his feet with a thud and standing from it]

[markofthebrave]

[She applauds politely, humoring him.]

[generalflirt]

Of course, I'm pretty sure you could manage that one too.

[But he bows anyway, getting back in side for her towards the Rec Center]

[markofthebrave]

Probably. [She agrees easily enough, smiling at him.] But that just means I know what it takes.

[generalflirt]

Not even an ounce of denial. Katara, you never cease to amaze.

[And he shakes his head, dramatically]

[markofthebrave]

[She shrugged.]

Why would I deny something like that? We both have a good idea of what each other can do.

[Honestly, what did he expect from her? She'd worked very hard to become as competent as she was, and was constantly pushing herself to be better. She knew who she was. Why then, did that seem like it was supposed to sting?]

[generalflirt]

I think the fact you say that, you genuinely believe that, and you don't even fathom the contrary, is one of the many reasons you're as appealing as you are. [and he turns now, to walk backwards again]

I'm just waxing the poetic for your praises now, if you'll excuse me a bit of indulgence.

[markofthebrave]

Well, it's true, isn't it?

[She's staring at him now, like she's not completely understanding what he's saying.

Because she doesn't.]

[generalflirt]

That it is. Completely true, even.

[markofthebrave]

[She frowns and pokes his arm.]

You're not being very helpful.

[generalflirt]

[And he lets out a bright and honest laugh] Sorry, sorry. The world I learned my manners in sometimes values flattery over truth, it's still like a private little joke to me to see people defy that.

[markofthebrave]

[You are so weird.]

I think most cities are like that.

[She smiled a little wryly as she said it.]

[generalflirt]

Ooooh, that's a good point! I should run a survey on that someday.

[markofthebrave]

A survey on what?

[generalflirt]

On if people are liars or not, of course! I'm sure I'll get some interestingly sincere responses!

[...It's a joke. He makes a little finger waving motion like he's lecturing to make this clear]

[markofthebrave]

[Man, your jokes are still horrible.

Katara rolls her eyes.]

Uh-huh.

[generalflirt]

Yes ma'am, and it'll be be something to look forward to. The sociological community will be thanking me. [And they're near the Rec Center now, he slides off ahead to get the door for her]

[markofthebrave]

We have a sociological community?

[Katara felt a beat of nerves as Masaomi opened the door for her. She didn't know what he was expecting of her here, but he should know enough to know that this place wasn't exactly her forte. And she couldn't help remember the last time they'd been here together, when he'd stolen a kiss.]

[generalflirt]

I don't know! I mean, that strange "SOS-Brigade" thing sometimes sounds like it might fit... even if I'm not sure I really get it.

[For his part he sounds relaxed, composed, but he's also being irreverent. He's feeling nerves too, because he's not sure the call he made is the right one or not. It probably is, bu...t]

[markofthebrave]

Well, you could always ask Haruhi. She might be open for new recruits.

[generalflirt]

Sheeee... is that shrill looking woman who's surprisingly small, right?

[...Because he made a really bad first impression on her, months ago. Now in the Rec Center, he says this sort of lightly.]

[markofthebrave]

Haruhi doesn't look shrill.

...though I guess she is kind of small.

[generalflirt]

Sheee... does when she's shouting.

[Sheepishly, he laughs and itches the back of his head, twirling through the room. Around the air hockey, and then touching on the back of a couch]

[markofthebrave]

[...well. That's probably true, actually. But. Female solidarity!

...though she'll just let the conversation drop for now, one hand coming up to latch on to the opposite elbow.]

So... we're at the rec center. Was there something in particular you wanted to play?

[generalflirt]

Oh, I have tons of things I'd like to play. [He leans up against the back of the couch, smiling] Mmm, I could teach you Mario Kart, I could give you some Smash Bros lessons, maybe even see if you can best me in air hockey or give pool a shot. I also considered queing up a movie, because that's one of the greats of dates, eeeeh? Dinner, a movie, a little theatrics involved all around. I even have a decent flick pick out! Trust me, it's no Scarface.

[And he rocks in his leaning]

Buuut, I decided on something more simple.