[ . . . . the truth is that he wants to stay a little longer and his gaze lingers but - he decides that he shouldn't keep ishi any longer than he already has.]
[he's not going to push it, if senri's decided it's fine to move on from here; he just nods, gesturing for senri to come with him as he starts back up the stairs.]
Where shall we go, then?
[cooking or no cooking-- he's more used to the less familiar bits of the kitchen by now, at least.]
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[and his expression wanders back to something sadder, even if he tries to temper it away. he's doing his best. he promises.]
She'd be mad at me if I stayed down too long....
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[ishi glances back out to the clouds, there, considering.]
Would you like to go back, or do you need to stay here a while longer?
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... No, it's okay. We can go back.
I'm getting kind of hungry.
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ishi stands, then, reaching over to place a hand on senri's shoulder for a moment.]
Then I will go find something to prepare, or find a place for us at the cafe if you'd prefer-- and you may join me whenever you're ready.
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[he shakes his head and offers up a smile]
I'll join you now, Ishirin-san.
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[he's not going to push it, if senri's decided it's fine to move on from here; he just nods, gesturing for senri to come with him as he starts back up the stairs.]
Where shall we go, then?
[cooking or no cooking-- he's more used to the less familiar bits of the kitchen by now, at least.]