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(Closed) Malleus and Deuce have a nice time

Who: Malleus Draconia and Deuce Spade

Where: Ecruteak City

When: February 14th

Summary: Malleus and Deuce are walking with their recently hatched babies, and decide to stop for dinner.

Rating: E for Everyone

Log:

[Malleus hadn't gone out to train Confetti much, just a couple of practice battles against Floaty, so when Deuce had suggested they let the little ones explore Malleus had agreed immediately.

They had just gotten to Ecruteak City, and it was completely different from Golderod City. Different feel, different things to explore, and different foods! The Mimikyu pair would probably enjoy the cold air as much as Malleus himself, but he worries it might get too cold to stay walking all evening.

That's when an idea occurs to him.]

"Deuce?" [He turns to his companion, making sure not to step over Confetti.] "are you hungry?"

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[ Deuce, meanwhile, has his Mimikyu riding in the hood of his jacket. It wasn't so much his idea as hers, but he doesn't have any problem with that. He does find it distracting when she tugs at his hair, apparently finding some fascination with it, but she is a baby after all. For that reason, he tries to ignore it.

Every so often, he glances at their shoes, mindful of Confetti's progress down the avenue in front of them. The little guy seems inclined toward taking the lead, at least when he isn't weaving between their legs. Half the time, he's not quite sure that this isn't an effort to trip them.

Malleus' question draws him out of this speculation, and he glances up at his schoolmate. ]

I guess it is about dinnertime... [ The afternoon really did go by quickly. ] I could eat. What about you guys?

[Confetti looks up and coos, but keeps on marching straight ahead, away from the food places. Malleus chuckles and picks him up, which makes the Mimikyu coo once more.

He turns to Deuce, Confetti complaining about being held.]

I am pretty hungry, now that I think about it. [He looks around.] There seem to be a few places we could eat at.

[ Deuce smiles at Confetti's intrepid little march, up until Malleus scoops up his Mimikyu. It seems to him that the young ghost-fairy is quite confident, which is no surprise given the care that Malleus invests in his team. ]

I've heard good things about one of the restaurants nearby... Maybe we could check it out?

[ His own Mimikyu tugs his hair with insistence, apparently in fervent agreement with the plan to get some dinner. ]

Sure. Lead the way.

[Confetti wants to lead, so he jumps over to Deuce, hanging from his neck for dear life.

Malleus smiles, trying to get the little one to untangle from Deuce.]

[ Deuce halts, moving his arms reflexively to support Confetti's slight weight until Malleus gets a hold of his young Mimikyu. ]

He seems pretty excited.

[ And he can't help but chuckle as he says it. ]

[Malleus nods, sighing.]

He likes exploring, the two times we went out he was going everywhere, getting into trouble.

[Meaning battles, Confetti got into two battles, and Shine had to save his behind. He's about to say something else when his stomach grumbles. Well, that's embarrassing.]

[ When was the last time Malleus ate? That was a mighty growl, just now... But Deuce opts not to comment on it. ]

I'm sure he takes chances because he knows you're there for him. [ He bumps his shoulder against Malleus' lightly, since his arms are full with Confetti. ] It's that place on the corner.

[Oh... Deuce had never done that before. It was nice.

He nods, and looks at the establishment, rising an eyebrow.]

Looks interesting.

[He makes his way towards it, looking at the sign before turning to Deuce.]

What kind of food do they have here?

This kind of place usually has what people'd call comfort food. Stuff that feels like your mom or grandma cooked it for you.

[ And that, he thinks really ought to hit the spot when it sounds like Malleus is really hungry.

He smiles, nudging the door open for Malleus to enter the building first. At a glance, the building has a rustic interior; wood paneling and pillars, carved with images of Teddiursa and Ursaring.

Brown Bear Diner, indeed. ]

That sounds interesting.

[His grandma doesn't really cook, that he knows off. Maybe it's like the food in the kitchen, the one that he always saw Silver asking for.]

Thank you.

[He enters, leaving enough space for Deuce to walk in right after him, and looks at the building's interior. It looks comfortable, and it's warm enough that they won't feel any cold whatsoever, but not hot.

He's not entirely sure what to do, but the hostess walks up to them and asks if they need a table for two. Malleus nods, and the lady goes behind the counter and grabs two menus. Confetti coos as she guides them to a table, and Malleus thanks her. He puts confetti on the table, before taking a seat, waiting for Deuce to do the same.

Instead of looking at the menus the girl put on the table, he stares at a wall, where the image of an Ursaring is holding hands with a Teddiursa.]

This is pretty.

I thought it might be different from what you're used to.

[ Rustic scenery and comfort food meant to stick with someone... In winter especially, it struck Deuce as a good choice. Besides, it would be another new experience for Malleus to add to those he's been collecting since their arrival in this world.

He opens his mouth to ask Malleus what looks appealing to him on the menu when their waitress appears, cheerful smile on her face. She announces that they're the hundredth couple of the day, and that it means their Valentine's dinner is free, causing Deuce's jaw to drop. ]

Our wh- wait-

[ But it's too late, she's on a roll, fussing over their adorable matching Mimikyu companions and asking rhetorically if it's a double-date. ]

[Malleus doesn't know what to say. His heart is beating really fast and really loudly, and he hopes Deuce can't hear it.

IS this a Valentine's date? Was that Deuce's plan?

Do they look like a couple?

He looks at Deuce, trying to see if the other is saying anything, but huh, that waitress isn't stopping. The Mimikyu are having the time of their lives though, Confetti is cooing and jumping on his seat, happily loving the attention.]

[ The waitress continues to carry on, fussing over their Mimikyu and how she wants to have a matching pair with her boyfriend. Deuce drowns in the deluge of her commentary until, at last, his Mimikyu hisses and slaps a menu against the table. ]

A-ah, she hasn't eaten since midday, and she's a growing girl, so...

[ Please, waitress, have mercy on his soul. These insinuations about him and a dragon prince who'd never look at him as a romantic prospect are too much for his heart. Sure, she can't know how out of his league one of the most powerful mages in the world is, but Deuce does. ]

Can we go ahead and order drinks? I think we'll need a couple minutes with the menus.

[Malleus looks at the waitress, who apologizes and tells them about the drink of the day. It's a milkshake, with two straws. He thinks about what it would be like sharing a drink, and his heart skips a beat. He doesn't get much time to think about it though, because the lady turns to him and asks him what he wants.]

I'll take some berry juice.

[He looks at Deuce for a few moments, his face slowly feeling warm, so he grabs the menu and lifts it, showing it to Confetti as he looks at it.]

I'll have water. [ And, after he considers Malleus' fondness for ice cream, he supposes that a milkshake might appeal to him too. ] And one of those special drinks, if you recommend it.

[ If nothing else, he can imagine Mimikyu would guzzle it down, if given the chance. After jotting down the order, their waitress hurries off. ]

She sure seems...uh. Excited about the holiday.

[Malleus looks over the menu, curious as to why Deuce ordered the shared drink.

He's still staring when Deuce talks to him, so he looks down at the menu, trying to read the words on it, which he somehow can't understand.]

She is, I wonder why.

If I were to guess...maybe she's a romantic at heart. She mentioned her boyfriend an awful lot.

[ So he observed, anyway. While they have some breathing room, he opens his menu and tilts it so his Mimikyu can see the selection along with him. ]

Probably.

[Malleus goes back to the menu, his hair being pulled by Confetti to show it to him again. He does as such, and looks at what seems like a tower of pancakes.

Can he eat that many?

Confetti points to something with his spectral black hand, and Malleus nods. He wants a children's crepe... The crepes do sound good too.]

What do you think you'll get?

[ Deuce asks, as his own Mimikyu points emphatically at a platter of French toast festooned with strawberry slices cut to look like hearts.

They really did go all out for the occasion... ]

Probably waffles.... No, crepes.

[He doesn't know which one, it's such a hard choice!]

Confetti wants the crepes though.

You can each get a meal, right?

[ Turning the menu over, Deuce hums as he considers what he wants. ]

That promotion she was talking about... It looks like you get two meals for the price of one.

[ Sure, it's intended for couples, but there are two of them and two Mimikyu. ]

So four meals would come to the price of two?

[He's wondering so, when the server approaches with their drinks.

She serves Malleus' in front of him, then Deuce's water, and then... THE MONSTER. The two straw shake has what looks like strawberry and chocolate flavours, with whipped cream on top, and two cherries on top of the cream, the stems shaped like a heart. There seems to be chocolate powder sprinkled on the cream too.

Malleus stares at it, concerned, because it's ginormous.]

Ri-

[ His reply is cut short when the server returns and the enormous shake is planted right between them. Deuce can't help but gape at it. The picture looked so small compared with the reality.

There's no way that any one person could ever consume it. ]

Wow, it...really is something.

[ Even heart-shaped sprinkles on top. ]

[Malleus nods, still staring at the shake.]

We should share it.

[The moment the words passed through his lips, Malleus had the realization he was going to share a drink with someone for the first time.

And it's Deuce, the sweet, hard working, and cute travel partner he's been with for months.]

[ Their server helpfully chimes in that that's the whole point as Deuce palms the back of his neck. He figured they'd share it if there was enough, and with two straws that's easy, but it feels like everyone's staring at him.

Or, at least, the server and Malleus. Even their Mimikyu companions. ]

Yeah, right... So I guess we better get to ordering first.

Right...

[Malleus clears his throat, looking at the menu one last time.]

Confetti here wants the waffles, vanilla ice cream on them; I would like the strawberry crepes for myself.

[He hands his menu to the server and looks at Deuce.]

I'll take an omelette, and French toast for the little lady.

[ To which his Mimikyu, at last, stops tapping the item on the menu and chirps gleefully.

The waitress spares another moment to fawn over their cute ghosts before hurrying off. That leaves them, their Mimikyu, and the towering milkshake between them. ]

So uh... What to try it?

...Yes.

[How to say no to the looming milkshake in front of them? It better be as good as it looks, because it looks fantastic.

Malleus takes one straw and tries his hardest to not look at Deuce while he sips the drink.

Gasping, he lets go of the straw and licks his lips.]

It's really good.

[ Malleus seems to furtive about trying the milkshake, Deuce wonders why. Unfortunately for his companion, it does mean that he observes him in an effort to figure this out.

When he's pleasantly surprised by the beverage though, Deuce smiles. ]

Yeah? That's good to hear.

Give it a try, Deuce, it's sweet and tasty.

[As soon as he finishes talking, he sees Deuce staring at him, and it surprises him slightly. He looks at the milkshake again, avoiding holding eye contact, and takes another sip, realizing too late he had told Deuce to try it too.]

Oh, I... [ Yes there are two straws, and Malleus really seems to be enjoying it. But it'd bring their faces awfully close together, which leaves him hesitant. ] I-I don't mind waiting...

[ Being that close seems like too much, somehow. ]

[Malleus lets go of the straw as he sucks a bit more of the milkshake, but he leans back on his chair, licking his lips once more.

They taste sweet, just like the drink, and he wonders how he got so much of it on them.]

Go ahead.

[ Has he ever seen Malleus do that?

Deuce isn't too sure, but in this moment, it's distracting. But he catches himself, forcing his line of sight onto the drink in front of him. ]

Right, right...

[ He'd be content, he thinks, just to see Malleus enjoying it. Still, he is curious, so he catches the unused straw, leans over, and takes a sip of the drink. ]

[Malleus is watching intently, wanting to know what Deuce's reaction is to the flavour, but his eyes focus more on the way Deuce's lips shape themselves to the straw.

Swallowing, he looks down, petting Confetti's head, and trying to get his face to cool off.]

[ Though he doesn't know why, Deuce finds himself feeling terribly self-conscious. After a sip, he releases the straw and sits back, flicking his tongue over his lips for the briefest moment. ]

It sure is sweet... Almost like strawberry?

[Malleus looks up when Deuce speaks, and nods.]

It tastes like strawberry with chocolate, to me.

[He pets Confetti's head once more before he looks around. He doesn't recongize all the pokémon presented in the decor, but it's really cozy.]

Yeah, you're right. It's pretty good, don't you think so?

[ At least, it seemed to him that Malleus was enjoying it before. ]

It is, a bit too sweet to drink it all in one go, but really good.

[He smiles, because seeing Deuce liking something makes him happy.

Just as he's about to say something else, the server comes with their food. She places everything on the table, and Malleus makes sure to move the smaller plate for his pokémon in front of him.

"Thanks, darling! I hope you two enjoy your meal!"

He looks at everything and his mouth waters. It looks so fluffy and delicious, even the waffles look fluffy.]

[ With their food delivered to them, Deuce carefully moves his Mimikyu's plate in front of her and starts cutting bite size pieces for her.

After all, she is still quite young. ]

The food looks good, huh?

[ He asks, though it's not clear whether he's addressing Malleus or Mimikyu. ]

[Confetti doesn't wait, and little black hands come out and take the fork.

Malleus nods, offering the knife to the pokémon who takes it happily.]

It looks delicious.

[He takes his own utensils and cutes a piece of his meal, looking at it before putting it in his mouth. He makes a sound, not entirely a moan, but close, as he chews.]

[ And in turn, Deuce's hands freeze as the gawks at Malleus in wide-eyed bewilderment. He's never heard something quite like that from him-

But he's dragged back from his thoughts when his Mimikyu tugs at his sleeve, and he goes back to readying her food for her, fixing his gaze squarely on the food. ]

[Malleus swallows and then looks at Deuce, smiling.]

This is delicious.

I-I'm glad you like it.

[ Why was that sound so...?

Deuce shoves it out of mind, handing the fork to his Mimikyu's eager little hand once he's finished pre-cutting her food.

With that, he can turn to his own. ]

Sure looks good.

[Malleus watches Deuce for a moment, trying to guess what he thinks of the food, but his food is too good to ignore for too long, so he goes to eating slowly, to savour the flavour.

He takes a sip of the milkshake and hums, the mixture of the food with the drink is a bit too much, too sweet, so he decides he's not doing that again.]

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