( it's not often that finn feels out of his depth.
as one of the youngest in the group, he is admittedly a bit excited to be invited out with the rest of them. bren had insisted it was a chill spot, nothing too crazy. not that finn needed any reassurance - it's simply a new and different adventure for him tonight. he looks rather smart too, not at all childish ( he'd asked his dad about it ) tonight with an oversized pale pink button down tucked into the front of his jeans.
it's a little different once they're settled on different cushions at this lounge. it's the calm before the storm according to neon, who waggles his eyebrows at him. it makes finn giggle, bouncing his legs where he sits on what is a comically small ottoman that is somehow supporting all six feet and change of him. )
Is - do you think that sounds good? ( he looks at the menu and points at a drink that sounds more like a chocolate milkshake than a cocktail. )
[ thank you, dear sweet bren, for convincing the tall drink of water to come out tonight because yuri is parched.
he's been biding his time, making sure to wait for finn to get settled in, to maybe get (some of) those gathering jitters out of his adorable system. it's been hard for yuri to stay on the other side of the circle, to keep up conversation with jasper and neon about... whatever it is they're talking about, he's honestly not really paying any attention to what they're saying. when they both roll their eyes at him (in sync, which he sarcastically applauds them for) he finally gets up to move over.
yuri adjusts his shirt, tugging down on the fuzzy crop top even though that's literally the opposite of what it's designed for. he fixes his hair in the nearest reflective surface and heads over to finn to drop down beside him, long legs wrapped up in too-tight denim tucking up and to his side so that he can lean in toward finn on the hand closest to him. he hums as he reads over the selection before nodding. ]
Sounds nice and sweet, just like our precious Finn.
[ yuri offers him a dazzling smile and tips his head to the side to rest it on finn's shoulder, batting his eyes up at him. ]
( finn smiles fondly, happy for the company. he doesn't mind being alone but it's nice to have someone join him on the cushioned bench. bren is someone who seems to be at the same vibration as finn is, but yuri seems to have taken a shine to him. it's so sweet, really, how he makes sure finn isn't alone whenever he comes to one of their outings.
though, when he's asked to pick a drink for him, finn feels a little flustered, opening and closing his mouth a few times, looking a little bit like a fish. how do you pick a drink from someone who seems to have a world more experience than you do? )
Um, the yuzu one? Do you like yuzu-flavored things? ( with a long finger, he points at the yuzu martini before looking at him uncertainly. )
[ yuri turns his head just a little bit to take a discreet sniff at finn's shirt and he practically purrs over how good he smells.
maybe he's down bad. shut up.
he sits up at the suggestion and his face goes bright with absolute joy. ]
I love yuzu. I always have a bag of the hard candies on me. Well, not here, kind of hard to carry anything in these pants, but definitely always in class.
( while yuri speaks, finn peeks up and over his menu to see bren shaking his head at him. he mouths 'what?' before bren's pulled away by someone. that was weird!
distractions aside, he folds the menu again and lifts his hand a few times, dropping it into his lap shyly before lifting it again in hopes of summoning one of the servers in their area. this is harder than he thought it would be. but then yuri pulls him back to their conversation with a pat on his cheek that makes finn positively giggle. )
I'm trying to order for us!
( and also, some concern! with a furrowed brow, ) Are you comfortable? Why did you wear those if you can't put anything in them? ( he certainly can't imagine that life. )
( finn's busy placing their order with the waiter while yuri starts posing but he finally turns his attention to him. each jut of his hip gets polite applause from finn, who nods appreciatively even if he knows nothing about fashion and what actually looks flattering to any particular body shape.
to him, yuri always looks nice, but he supposes that's not the right thing to say here. you should always talk about specifics when it comes to that kind of praise. )
You look very tall today, ( he finally compliments him, meaning it while his whole heart. somewhere, neon starts howling with laughter that can actually be heard over the lounge's music. )
[ internally? internally he is screaming at the top of his lungs because for fuck's sake even the waiter gave him a long once over before leaving with their order. but it's fine. it's fine. one day he'll see!!
on the outside, though, he gives finn a perfectly pleasant smile as he sits back down, dutifully ignoring the force of a certain pair's shoulders shaking from laughter. ]
Thank you. Oh! I should have worn some heels...
[ yuri sticks a leg out and hums thoughtfully. ]
Well, maybe not with the drinks. I love your shirt too, by the way. It matches my hair!
Yes, you should be comfortable, especially after all that dancing. For work and at the bar. ( he nods vehemently to punctuate this sentence, clearly very concerned for yuri's personal comfort. )
Thank you - Oh! ( not that kind of 'oh,' though.
he stands briefly to take his phone out of his back pocket. it's already an endearingly finn device with a clear case covered in daisies and an ice cream charm dangling from it. he flips it open and begins scrolling through his gallery until he finds a series of photos of a star-shaped blossom in a circular grouping. )
I thought of you when I saw these pink guys here. Twinkling Stars or Allium Gigantum. I thought they were pretty and I wanted to show you. I guess I could've texted too, but - it's different!
[ yuri leans into finn again when he sits back down, hooking his chin on his shoulder in order to get as close as he possibly can without simply crawling into his lap (despite temptation; he hasn't had enough drinks to pretend that's why yet). he wraps one arm around finn's and rests his hand on his bicep as he looks at the flowers and, frankly, he is enamored. ]
They're massive! And so pretty, too. You thought of me when you saw them? That's so sweet.
[ there's a gagging noise beside them and yuri subtly stretches his leg out to kick jasper in the side. ]
( finn's used to people closing the space between them. for as long as he's known her, jisoo's prone to using him as her personal human-shaped pillow. and even siren the cat tends to fall asleep on him whenever he's over or when he's tasked to watch over her. it's nice. he likes being able to provide some kind of comfort to any of them. )
I'll send you the photos, ( he announces, immediately grouping the photos to send them to yuri. he doesn't initiate texts with him so much, so this is a very important message on his end. he even adds the plant names in the body of the text. )
[ he sparkles sometimes. yuri has to actually fight the urge to dramatically clutch his chest and collapse backward in a faint because that has to be one of the absolute sweetest things someone has ever said to him and he literally could not be more in love right now than he is.
he presses his cheek to finn's shoulder and rubs it a little with a tiny smile. ]
Thanks.
[ his eyes lift as their drinks are dropped off and he finally sits up properly so he can grab his glass and bring it closer, shaking his head. ]
Mm, nope! No work today. That's how I was able to come out tonight. I'm so glad I could.
[ yuri lifts his glass and wiggles it a little at finn. ]
Oh good. I just had coursework before coming here. It was okay.
( he smiles, relieved for him. finn reaches for his glass with a gracious nod, hoping to some god out there he doesn't spill or break the delicate martini glass. it looks so small!
with a determined look in his eyes, he is so careful when he lifts his glass to tap it against his. )
Cheers! ( finn giggles before taking a little test sip. eyes wide, ) Oh, that's delicious!
[ yuri's smile is as bright as his hair as they clink their glasses together, the sound of it ringing in his ears. he watches finn as he takes his first sip, the delight in his eyes sparking yuri's own as he takes his own drink and oh that is tasty. ]
Oh, these could be dangerous.
[ he hums quietly and leans over, pressing upward just a bit so that he can get his lips near finn's ear, his voice dropping. ]
Be careful with things that are this good. They can sneak up on you when you least expect it.
( finn feels warm. whether it's the drink or the tickle of his breath on his ear, he doesn't know. he does look up at him with wide, honest eyes and nods, taking the advice to heart. )
That's true. I don't really get tipsy, though. It's kind of hard for me, honestly. I've tried because I was curious but it just kind of goes through me. ( he shrugs his other shoulder. it is what it is.
before he sets it on the table, he offers him the martini glass with a grin. )
Ugh, what an amazing skill to have. I guess that just means I'll have to depend on you to take care of me if I have a little too much.
[ he presses his lips together in a little kissy face and laughs, settling his own drink back on the table as finn asks if he wants a sip. yuri can't help but pause for just a moment because all his brain can supply him with is indirect kiss and he sits up straighter, holding out his hand. ]
I'd love a sip! If it's as good as you say, I might have to get one next. Feel free to try mine, if you'd like.
[ yuri takes finn's drink from him and brings it to his lips, his eyebrows lifting when the boozy chocolate hits his tongue. it is very good, and it's also very finn. ]
( a few of the others have gotten up to dance, leaving the two of them plus some stragglers still seated in their private area. finn feels a little bad for keeping yuri from joining them, but he still follows the suggestion to try his drink. carefully, so carefully, he picks up the yuzu cocktail and brings it to his lips, giving it a tentative sip.
his eyes widen owlishly. )
That's delicious! I still like my chocolate, though.
( with the drink on the table, he presses his hands to his knees, brushing off the condensation from the drinks. )
You can go with everyone, if you want. I can watch all the stuff here. I don't mind.
[ he's so cute. he's so fucking cute that it physically hurts yuri to look at him sometimes. the way his eyes get all big-- ugh. ugh!!
yuri looks back over to the crowd, his eyes rolling heavenward when he spies neon and jasper acting as though they aren't surrounded by people, and he looks back over to finn again with a serene smile. ]
I wouldn't dream of leaving you behind.
[ he pauses, gnawing on his bottom lip for a moment, before he slides his hand underneath one of finn's palms in order to take a light hold of his hand. ]
Oh. Thank you, ( finn replies warmly, eyes as fond as his voice sounds, leaning forward to take another sip of his drink and keeping it in his hand. ) That's very nice.
( can he take this drink with him to the dance floor? he seems to analyze it, glancing between the glass and the dance floor, before spotting a few couples carrying their drinks out. there are his friends bopping around too, though bren seems to be talking more than dancing. the music is light and fun, not too sweaty and heavy. he had been promised that the place wasn't that brand of intense and way more his speed. )
Okay, I'll go with you. ( he lets yuri take his hand and waits for him him to drag him wherever he pleases. )
[ yuri reaches for his own drink and-- promptly knocks the entire rest of the glass back in one go, because he doesn't want to leave it behind and exposed but he also doesn't feel like taking it out onto the dance floor with him. he's had one too many accidents in the past trying to balance dancing and a drink to risk it in front of finn.
he pushes up to his feet and pulls finn up along with him, sending a wink in bren and ry's direction as he tugs finn out onto the floor with him. yuri turns around when he has them in the spot he wants, somewhere toward the edge of the crowd without being completely outside of it, and he smiles as he raises his arms up to loosely drape them around finn's neck. ]
Y'know, I don't think I've ever see you dance before.
( hopefully it's understood that he doesn't feel forced into it. it's nice to be invited. for some reason, no one else has done so, but finn doesn't mind. maybe they just know he's got two left feet or something.
he's grateful that yuri seems to be a take-charge kind of guy, putting his arms around him and everything. it makes him feel like he ought to be on this dance floor, even if he's mostly just swaying and taking little sips of his drink. no, he doesn't know what to do with his other arm so he lets it hang there uselessly. )
[ yes it's definitely only because of the two left feet thing and not because of the daggers yuri would shoot at the back of their heads the entire time.
he laughs as he brings one hand down to guide finn's free hand to settle on his hip, and he is doing his absolute best to not combust at the feel of that warm hand teasing even a little bit of the exposed skin at his waist. honestly, yuri thinks he could go into acting with how good he is at pretending this isn't firing every last one of his synapses off. ]
I've been told I'm pretty good. Maybe I can really show you sometime.
[ did he just offer finn a private dance? maybe. ]
I don't really know what that pace is yet, ( finn laughs pleasantly.
even if he hardly feels the alcohol, the act of drinking with friends is enough to have him giggly and red in the ear. he manages to finish his chocolate after going quiet for a moment and handing it off to a server with several 'thank yous' called after them.
with that hand now free, he places it at about the same spot on yuri's other hip. that seems right, right? he's certain yuri would tell him if he's done something wrong anyway, so. )
[ and there's the other hand. yuri giggles as well and sure, maybe he's just going to pretend it's to echo finn's laugh and not because it's just a nervous tic that's bubbling to the surface. he shouldn't be nervous, but this is the most contact he has ever had with finn and he initiated the second hand himself and everything and he just feels...
safe. he feels safe, right now.
yuri steps in just a little closer because, y'know. he needs to hear better. ]
I took classes through middle school. And then life sort of got in the way and I had to stop.
[ yuri tilts his head and shifts one of his hands to lightly poke at one of finn's adorably red ears. ]
And what sort of hobbies do you have, mister forest man? Aside from knowing more about flowers than anyone who doesn't work with them normally would? Which I like, by the way. Feel free to keep sending me pictures of flowers that make you think of me.
I'd like to see you dance, ( finn declares earnestly, his eyes wide. it's obvious he means it in the least horny way possible, but he genuinely means what he says. ) I know you get to dance at your job, but I imagine it's a little different over there.
( as for him, well. he worries his bottom lip between his teeth, ever thoughtful. ) I still watch cartoons. Sometimes I collect the figurines, but not as much as I used to when I was younger. Before, also, Jisoo and I would skip classes sometimes to just go on adventures and see where the buses would end. Things like that. I like exploring a lot. I also like feeding the stray animals in my neighborhood, too. I can't talk to them, but I think they like me quite a bit.
( he takes a deep breath, having said quite a bit. he doesn't think he's said so much about himself to yuri before. )
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as one of the youngest in the group, he is admittedly a bit excited to be invited out with the rest of them. bren had insisted it was a chill spot, nothing too crazy. not that finn needed any reassurance - it's simply a new and different adventure for him tonight. he looks rather smart too, not at all childish ( he'd asked his dad about it ) tonight with an oversized pale pink button down tucked into the front of his jeans.
it's a little different once they're settled on different cushions at this lounge. it's the calm before the storm according to neon, who waggles his eyebrows at him. it makes finn giggle, bouncing his legs where he sits on what is a comically small ottoman that is somehow supporting all six feet and change of him. )
Is - do you think that sounds good? ( he looks at the menu and points at a drink that sounds more like a chocolate milkshake than a cocktail. )
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he's been biding his time, making sure to wait for finn to get settled in, to maybe get (some of) those gathering jitters out of his adorable system. it's been hard for yuri to stay on the other side of the circle, to keep up conversation with jasper and neon about... whatever it is they're talking about, he's honestly not really paying any attention to what they're saying. when they both roll their eyes at him (in sync, which he sarcastically applauds them for) he finally gets up to move over.
yuri adjusts his shirt, tugging down on the fuzzy crop top even though that's literally the opposite of what it's designed for. he fixes his hair in the nearest reflective surface and heads over to finn to drop down beside him, long legs wrapped up in too-tight denim tucking up and to his side so that he can lean in toward finn on the hand closest to him. he hums as he reads over the selection before nodding. ]
Sounds nice and sweet, just like our precious Finn.
[ yuri offers him a dazzling smile and tips his head to the side to rest it on finn's shoulder, batting his eyes up at him. ]
Pick something for me?
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though, when he's asked to pick a drink for him, finn feels a little flustered, opening and closing his mouth a few times, looking a little bit like a fish. how do you pick a drink from someone who seems to have a world more experience than you do? )
Um, the yuzu one? Do you like yuzu-flavored things? ( with a long finger, he points at the yuzu martini before looking at him uncertainly. )
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maybe he's down bad. shut up.
he sits up at the suggestion and his face goes bright with absolute joy. ]
I love yuzu. I always have a bag of the hard candies on me. Well, not here, kind of hard to carry anything in these pants, but definitely always in class.
[ he reaches up and gently pats finn's cheek. ]
Perfect choice.
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distractions aside, he folds the menu again and lifts his hand a few times, dropping it into his lap shyly before lifting it again in hopes of summoning one of the servers in their area. this is harder than he thought it would be. but then yuri pulls him back to their conversation with a pat on his cheek that makes finn positively giggle. )
I'm trying to order for us!
( and also, some concern! with a furrowed brow, ) Are you comfortable? Why did you wear those if you can't put anything in them? ( he certainly can't imagine that life. )
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[ he stands up as the server comes over and does a little twirl in them, looking back at finn over his shoulder as he juts his hip out to the side. ]
I suffer because they do amazing things for my ass. See?
[ next to them he can hear jasper choke on whatever he's drinking and yuri sends a lovely little finger his way (out of view of finn, thank you). ]
It's all worth it if I can get even a single lingering gaze.
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to him, yuri always looks nice, but he supposes that's not the right thing to say here. you should always talk about specifics when it comes to that kind of praise. )
You look very tall today, ( he finally compliments him, meaning it while his whole heart. somewhere, neon starts howling with laughter that can actually be heard over the lounge's music. )
It's very nice. I like your fuzzy shirt, too.
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on the outside, though, he gives finn a perfectly pleasant smile as he sits back down, dutifully ignoring the force of a certain pair's shoulders shaking from laughter. ]
Thank you. Oh! I should have worn some heels...
[ yuri sticks a leg out and hums thoughtfully. ]
Well, maybe not with the drinks. I love your shirt too, by the way. It matches my hair!
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Thank you - Oh! ( not that kind of 'oh,' though.
he stands briefly to take his phone out of his back pocket. it's already an endearingly finn device with a clear case covered in daisies and an ice cream charm dangling from it. he flips it open and begins scrolling through his gallery until he finds a series of photos of a star-shaped blossom in a circular grouping. )
I thought of you when I saw these pink guys here. Twinkling Stars or Allium Gigantum. I thought they were pretty and I wanted to show you. I guess I could've texted too, but - it's different!
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[ yuri leans into finn again when he sits back down, hooking his chin on his shoulder in order to get as close as he possibly can without simply crawling into his lap (despite temptation; he hasn't had enough drinks to pretend that's why yet). he wraps one arm around finn's and rests his hand on his bicep as he looks at the flowers and, frankly, he is enamored. ]
They're massive! And so pretty, too. You thought of me when you saw them? That's so sweet.
[ there's a gagging noise beside them and yuri subtly stretches his leg out to kick jasper in the side. ]
Twinkling stars...
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( finn's used to people closing the space between them. for as long as he's known her, jisoo's prone to using him as her personal human-shaped pillow. and even siren the cat tends to fall asleep on him whenever he's over or when he's tasked to watch over her. it's nice. he likes being able to provide some kind of comfort to any of them. )
I'll send you the photos, ( he announces, immediately grouping the photos to send them to yuri. he doesn't initiate texts with him so much, so this is a very important message on his end. he even adds the plant names in the body of the text. )
Did you have to work today? Were you busy?
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he presses his cheek to finn's shoulder and rubs it a little with a tiny smile. ]
Thanks.
[ his eyes lift as their drinks are dropped off and he finally sits up properly so he can grab his glass and bring it closer, shaking his head. ]
Mm, nope! No work today. That's how I was able to come out tonight. I'm so glad I could.
[ yuri lifts his glass and wiggles it a little at finn. ]
Cheers?
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( he smiles, relieved for him. finn reaches for his glass with a gracious nod, hoping to some god out there he doesn't spill or break the delicate martini glass. it looks so small!
with a determined look in his eyes, he is so careful when he lifts his glass to tap it against his. )
Cheers! ( finn giggles before taking a little test sip. eyes wide, ) Oh, that's delicious!
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Oh, these could be dangerous.
[ he hums quietly and leans over, pressing upward just a bit so that he can get his lips near finn's ear, his voice dropping. ]
Be careful with things that are this good. They can sneak up on you when you least expect it.
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That's true. I don't really get tipsy, though. It's kind of hard for me, honestly. I've tried because I was curious but it just kind of goes through me. ( he shrugs his other shoulder. it is what it is.
before he sets it on the table, he offers him the martini glass with a grin. )
Do you want to try mine?
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[ he presses his lips together in a little kissy face and laughs, settling his own drink back on the table as finn asks if he wants a sip. yuri can't help but pause for just a moment because all his brain can supply him with is indirect kiss and he sits up straighter, holding out his hand. ]
I'd love a sip! If it's as good as you say, I might have to get one next. Feel free to try mine, if you'd like.
[ yuri takes finn's drink from him and brings it to his lips, his eyebrows lifting when the boozy chocolate hits his tongue. it is very good, and it's also very finn. ]
Mm, I was right. Just as sweet as you are.
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his eyes widen owlishly. )
That's delicious! I still like my chocolate, though.
( with the drink on the table, he presses his hands to his knees, brushing off the condensation from the drinks. )
You can go with everyone, if you want. I can watch all the stuff here. I don't mind.
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yuri looks back over to the crowd, his eyes rolling heavenward when he spies neon and jasper acting as though they aren't surrounded by people, and he looks back over to finn again with a serene smile. ]
I wouldn't dream of leaving you behind.
[ he pauses, gnawing on his bottom lip for a moment, before he slides his hand underneath one of finn's palms in order to take a light hold of his hand. ]
Do you wanna dance?
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( can he take this drink with him to the dance floor? he seems to analyze it, glancing between the glass and the dance floor, before spotting a few couples carrying their drinks out. there are his friends bopping around too, though bren seems to be talking more than dancing. the music is light and fun, not too sweaty and heavy. he had been promised that the place wasn't that brand of intense and way more his speed. )
Okay, I'll go with you. ( he lets yuri take his hand and waits for him him to drag him wherever he pleases. )
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[ yuri reaches for his own drink and-- promptly knocks the entire rest of the glass back in one go, because he doesn't want to leave it behind and exposed but he also doesn't feel like taking it out onto the dance floor with him. he's had one too many accidents in the past trying to balance dancing and a drink to risk it in front of finn.
he pushes up to his feet and pulls finn up along with him, sending a wink in bren and ry's direction as he tugs finn out onto the floor with him. yuri turns around when he has them in the spot he wants, somewhere toward the edge of the crowd without being completely outside of it, and he smiles as he raises his arms up to loosely drape them around finn's neck. ]
Y'know, I don't think I've ever see you dance before.
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( hopefully it's understood that he doesn't feel forced into it. it's nice to be invited. for some reason, no one else has done so, but finn doesn't mind. maybe they just know he's got two left feet or something.
he's grateful that yuri seems to be a take-charge kind of guy, putting his arms around him and everything. it makes him feel like he ought to be on this dance floor, even if he's mostly just swaying and taking little sips of his drink. no, he doesn't know what to do with his other arm so he lets it hang there uselessly. )
I know you must be a great dancer, Yuri.
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he laughs as he brings one hand down to guide finn's free hand to settle on his hip, and he is doing his absolute best to not combust at the feel of that warm hand teasing even a little bit of the exposed skin at his waist. honestly, yuri thinks he could go into acting with how good he is at pretending this isn't firing every last one of his synapses off. ]
I've been told I'm pretty good. Maybe I can really show you sometime.
[ did he just offer finn a private dance? maybe. ]
But that can wait. Tonight, we'll go your pace.
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even if he hardly feels the alcohol, the act of drinking with friends is enough to have him giggly and red in the ear. he manages to finish his chocolate after going quiet for a moment and handing it off to a server with several 'thank yous' called after them.
with that hand now free, he places it at about the same spot on yuri's other hip. that seems right, right? he's certain yuri would tell him if he's done something wrong anyway, so. )
Did you take any dance lessons before?
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safe. he feels safe, right now.
yuri steps in just a little closer because, y'know. he needs to hear better. ]
I took classes through middle school. And then life sort of got in the way and I had to stop.
[ yuri tilts his head and shifts one of his hands to lightly poke at one of finn's adorably red ears. ]
And what sort of hobbies do you have, mister forest man? Aside from knowing more about flowers than anyone who doesn't work with them normally would? Which I like, by the way. Feel free to keep sending me pictures of flowers that make you think of me.
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( as for him, well. he worries his bottom lip between his teeth, ever thoughtful. ) I still watch cartoons. Sometimes I collect the figurines, but not as much as I used to when I was younger. Before, also, Jisoo and I would skip classes sometimes to just go on adventures and see where the buses would end. Things like that. I like exploring a lot. I also like feeding the stray animals in my neighborhood, too. I can't talk to them, but I think they like me quite a bit.
( he takes a deep breath, having said quite a bit. he doesn't think he's said so much about himself to yuri before. )
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