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Who: Goten and Izumo
What: First meetings with food
When: June 24; Afternoon
Where: Double Cross

[Even though it was a few days ago, Goten isn't any less excited to get food and a show!
The bar wasn't too hard to find. Though it was probably easier to follow directions from the ground then up in the sky. After over looking the building twice, Goten finally spots the bar. He floats down, landing just outside the doors. He blinks curiously at the building before glancing back to his phone.
Once, Twice....three times.

He just wanted to be sure he has right place or not. He's never really seen a bar or knew what it was. But, tossing caution to the wind he moves forward. Pushing the door open, he slowly peeks his head in, looking around the bar. There aren't many people, if any around, which surprises Goten. If this place makes food, why isn't it pack full?]

Izumo! Are you here? Helloooo!

[He heads in, looking for the shinki----he's never seen before. Yep]

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[Izumo was busy in the back, counting inventory and double checking everything because he knows - more than likely - he'd have to get a shipment in at some point.

When he hears Goten's voice, Izumo blinks once and steps out from the back, immediately settling his eyes on the child at the entrance.]

Goten, I'm over here.

[He spares a brief glance at the clock hanging on the wall.

Still early, but Izumo didn't mind. He then returns his attention to Goten and smiles.]

I'm glad you've managed to find this place so fast.

[Goten blinks and glances over in Izumo's direction upon hearing his voice. He instantly perks up and returns the smile as he walks over, weaving through the tables and over towards the bar.]

Ahuh! I had to look for a little while. I missed it a few times but I found it!

[obviously since he's here now.]

Hi Izumo! It's nice to meet you--in person! Your place is a lot bigger then I thought.

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I hope you didn't get lost.

[He leans over the counter, peering at Goten.

There's a smile on his face, though.]

Well, it has to be big for when the customers come in. [Izumo tilts his head to the side.] You hungry?

Now that I'm here, I'm not!

[Because that's what counts. He looks up at Izumo, tilting his head back a little to see. He wants to ask why the place is so empty but Izumo's question makes him bounce up and takes his full attention. The kid hears with his stomach. Yes, food, now please.]

Always! I want food. I want food! [He partically cheers with a growing smile]

Are you a good cook, Izumo? I betcha are with your fire powers and all. You still gotta show me those too!

Hmm.

[A thought and he gestures Goten to come behind the bar.]

Then how about this? I'll cook you food while using my powers; that way, you get food and a show.

[That's gesture is all Goten needs and he's leaping onto the bar stool and then over the bar itself. He lands on the other side with minimum effort and then grins up at Izumo, now standing near him.]

Really you will?! That's so cool! I can't wait to see! I wanna see you cook with your powers!

[Eager Goten is eager.]

Thanks Izumo!

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[Izumo chuckles, his smile shifting into a grin.]

Is any food okay or do you want something specific?

[Better yet, if your stomach is basically a black hole, you should tell him that, too.

But Izumo soon leads Goten back into the kitchen.]

Anything that isn't vegetables is great!

[Because those are gross. Sorry Izumo, having a bottomless pit for a stomach seems perfectly normal to Goten. So much so that it doesn't need to be mentioned. He's just a growing boy.

He trails after Izumo, looking around the kitchen.]

Do you live here? Is your god here too?

[The payment for food and a show is more questions.]

Alright then.

[He can adjust easily to that.

Gathering food, since Goten doesn't seem picky, and preparing ingredients would probably take longer if Izumo wasn't so familiar with being in the kitchen for so long.

Goten, never hesitate to tell Izumo you want more food.

But at the question, Izumo chuckles.]

No, neither of us live here. My god is currently back sleeping at his temple.

[Cooking doesn't interest Goten too much. He likes the end result more then watching or doing stuff in the kitchen but it's going to be Izumo's power that changes that. food, food, food~]

Ohhh I thought this was sorta like your temple. Deku has a super weird temple. It's an apartment building so I thought this might be yours!

[He steps around, glancing about the kitchen curiously.]

Izumo, do you want me to help with any of it? You're gonna eat too right? Food taste better when you eat it with someone else!

[Another chuckle and he shakes his head.]

No, it isn't. But my temple is similar to this.

[Izumo tilts his head, thinking.

He gives Goten a look, more out of contemplation than anything.]

Mm, I don't mind your help, but are you familiar with working in the kitchen? [VERY IMPORTANT QUESTION.]

[Goten looks thoughtful for a moment, his eyes scan over the kitchen before he turns back to Izumo and shakes his head. The smile never fades, in fact, it grows.]

Nope! I've eaten in a kitchen but never worked...does that count? I know what good food taste like! I'll do my best too!

[That's all you really need isn't it?]

[A soft hum before Izumo chuckles, hand instinctively placing itself on the top of Goten's head.

That spiky hair is softer than it looks.]

Alright, then you can be my little helper. Does that sound like a good plan?

[He hand on top of his head make him blink but quickly draws a soft laugh out. The spikes are soft but it easily pokes out stubbornly from between Izumo's fingers.

But at the mention of being the older shinki's little helper, Goten gasps! His head lifts up as he stares at Izumo in awe with his mouth hanging agape before it pulls into a huge open mouth smile!]

YEEAH! That sounds like the best plan ever! Let's do it! Let's do it!

[That laugh gets a smile out of Izumo in return.

Another head pat before he withdraws his hand.]

Alright, but first things first: we have to wash our hands first before we touch any of the food.

Right!

[He somehow knows that much. But if Izumo hadn't said it, Goten wouldn't of thought about it. Dirty hands never hurt anyone. He holds out his hands, palms up before looking for the sink. Everything is over his head his head so....its hard to tell where the sink he can wash his hands is?]

Do I gotta run to the bathroom?

No, there's a sink right here.

[He'll set up a stool if needed for Goten as he gestures the child to come over.]

[Lead the way Izumo! Goten trots over when he points out the sink. Luckily he doesn't need a stool this time around. He makes his way over and floats up and off the ground, hovering just high enough to reach the sink. A little soap and water. He hums as he washes his hands, clearly still excited.]

Hey Izumo, how long have you been cooking for? How'd you figure out you like it?

[He's assuming Izumo likes to do it since he offered to cook for him]

[As Izumo waits for Goten to finish washing his hands, he tilts his head a bit at the question.]

Ah, when my previous god was here, he owned a diner. I've been cooking since then and it made me realize just how much I enjoy cooking.

[And experimenting with ingredients. He likes cooking well enough - he even cooks a bit for his current god at times when both of them were actually home.]

What about you, Goten? Is there anything you like to do?

Is that why you have a bar now? 'cause of the dinner and cooking?

[Goten scrubs at his hands, making sure they're clean only because he doesn't want to have to do it a second time or anything. Turning off the water, he starts trying to shake them try and resist wiping them on his clothing.]

Mmmhm! I like catching bugs and eating. Sparring is a lot of fun! I wanna get stronger and be a better shinki, you know?

[Especially after everything that happened a few days ago.]

Pretty much. [Otherwise, how can he explain to a child about this sudden need for familiarity that struck up when Izumo went to work on getting this bar.

But he hands Goten a dry towel for him to wipe his hands on.]

Ah, that's why you did that prayer with Kairi, right? [Because it's an understandable feeling to want to be a better shinki, to want to prove yourself.

Almost as an afterthought, Izumo gives Goten a quick scan to make sure he really isn't hurt, but then he smiles.]

Now then, shall we get cooking?

[Goten takes the towel upon Izumo offering it to him and quickly tries to dry his hands as he drops back to down to the ground. Flying is so useful when you're short.]

Uhuh. I didn't think Aymeric would let me go cause I'm small. That's what happened with my first god, so I took the prayer and asked Kairi for help. I didn't think and ayakashi would show up.

[In the end, it all worked out. He actually felt closer to his new god because of it all. He smiles up at Izumo]

Let's cook! You gotta show me though cause I donno how to do any of this.

Always expect the unexpected.

[But that wasn't quite the talk he wanted to have with Goten. Besides, he seems to be doing better and had moved on from that.

Izumo smiles and nods.]

Alright, then let's get started.

[Cooking is actually pretty fun. Not as fun as eating the food, no where near, but still fun. After everything is finished and placed out to be eaten, Goten inhales it. If Izumo thought there would be any left overs or anything to be saved from the meal, he's very mistaken. Plates and bowels are licked clean and stacked up ontop of one another sitting taller then the boy running through them. Despite his small size, the food disappears. ]

Izumo you are a good cook!

[Goten gives a satisfied sigh as he pats his stomach and kicks his feet that dangle off the seat above the ground]

I have to save room for dinner tonight though. Aymeric would probably worry if I didn't want to eat!

[He grins, not that he'd pass up that food either.]

Thanks Izumo~!

[If Izumo's surprised by the endless piles of dishes piling up, he doesn't show it.

He'd say Goten was a growing boy, but this was beyond that. He eyes the dishes, briefly wondering if he should bother calling Bandou in, promising some extra pay to handle all of the dishes.

He really didn't expect Goten to finish a majority of it.

But cooking was fun, even with Izumo using his powers for the purpose. He could still feel the flames burning in his veins, but he ignores it in favor of chuckling at the child.]

You're welcome.

[...Goten still has room for dinner?

Amazing.]

But you really can eat a lot, huh?

Mmmmm I guess so?

[He blinks, looking at the plates not really seeing anything amazing about it.]

I just eat until I'm full I guess.

[He gives a small shrug as he pushes the cleaned plate away and turns to look at Izumo.]

Your fire power is so cool! I can't do anything like that--I've never seen anyone do anything like that!

I've just never seen anyone who's eaten so much.

[But there's a shrug and Izumo just gathers up the plates and sets it next to the sink.

He takes a seat next to Goten, holding back another chuckle.

Holding out his hand, he allows a tiny flame to appear before he allows it to dance around his fingers.]

Thanks for that. But I've seen others here do some amazing things, too. Like you being able to hover earlier.

[Goten perks and sits up in his seat before leaning over, trying to get a closer look at the little flame. Smile getting big as ever. It never stops being amazing to see!]

Yeah but that's not fire! I can fly and stuff but nothing like making fire and using it! Hakkai is teaching me more about Chi but that's different then what you can do. You must have alotta control to do what you do, Izumo!

Hakkai is?

[A thought but he doesn't dwell on the man for too long. He should make an effort to get to know him more, but.

The flame dances a bit more before Izumo curls his fingers onwards and cancels it out.]

I've been practicing a lot since I've discovered it, so it helps.

Ahuh! Im not that good at borderline stuff 'cause other stuff comes out so Hakkai is showing me how to use chi more.

[There's a soft 'aww' when Izumo curls his fingers and the flame is gone. Goten enjoys seeing it, clearly. But he holds out his own right hand, palm up and focuses. Light flickers to life in his hand as a small blue orb of energy appears and radiates just above his hand. He holds it up for Izumo to see.]

See? I can do stuff like this but I can't make fire like you. I don't think I could cook with Chi. I'm not nearly as good as you are with fire or Hakkai is with Chi but I'm gonna try hard to get better! You must of practiced really hard cause you make it look so easy, Izumo!

Hakkai is a good person to learn from.

[Even if Izumo finds him to be a bit questionable himself. But he likes Hakkai enough to be willing to work with him.

He blinks a bit, startled when Goten musters up that energy. He feels power from it, strong and pure — like Goten.]

You may not be able to make fire, but that's still pretty impressive. It's good to know that you're practicing, because that means you'll gradually get stronger as a result as well.

[He smiles.] I try my best. But while I don't understand Chi, I'm always happy to help you practice, too.

Mmhm! I think he knows a lot!

[He sits there, holding the humming ball of energy in his hand before it slowly starts to fade like it never existed in the first place. He peers up at Izumo curiously, head tilting to the side.]

I wanna get stronger...I gotta! So I can keep Aymeric, Sousuke, Kairi and all my friends safe.

[That way jerk gods like Schuldig can't go around and do whatever they want. If he keeps getting stronger, then one day he should be able to take him down, right? Goten matches Izumo's smile with a bigger one of his own.] I wanna practice with you too Izumo! Even if I can't make fire and you don't understand Chi! I think it'd be fun and help us both get stronger. We gotta do it!

[What was suppose to just be dinner and a show is quickly becoming more. Future meet handouts and practices! Sorry Izumo, you're never getting rid of Goten now.]

As long as that's your drive, then you'll be able to protect all of your friends, Goten.

[Because he knows how much anyone can yearn to protect one' friends. But he knows Goten can handle it.

To become stronger—

What exactly does that mean?

Izumo laughs a bit, placing his hand on top of Goten's head and ruffling his hair a bit.]

You're right, we've got to. At least this way, we can make each other stronger, right?

I hope so...

[Something about Izumo's words do offer some comfort. He doesn't think he's strong enough to protect everyone but at least he can take steps in that direction. For now, he'll just keep working towards that and giving it his all.

Goten laughs a little as Izumo ruffles his hair again. It's like he's made a new friend today. He nods firmly, jabbing his fist into the air in excitement.]

Right! Let's do our best!

[He isn't made for comfort, but he gives another hair ruffle before he stands and heads to the fridge.

A minute later, he comes back with a slice of cake and slides it in front of Goten, fork quickly followed.]

Here, just a little extra since you've been such a good helper today.

[Goten's face lights up the moment Izumo comes back with the slice of cake. He looks at that treat placed infront of him, then to Izumo, then to the cake, then back to Izumo. Food is great. Food is good but sweets? That's the all time best thing to eat! Like most kids his age, this is what Goten really enjoys. He has one heck of a sweet tooth too. Everything Izumo has done for him thus far has been great and now cake is being added onto that too! This is like, one of the best days ever. The compliment of being a good helper just makes it that much sweeter.]

You really mean it? But you did all the work. It was a lotta fun! One day I'll make you something too.

[Even so, Izumo isn't getting this slice back. Goten is already digging in, kicking his feet in pure sugary bliss! This is the one thing Goten won't shove down his own throat as quickly as possible. No, he's enjoying each bite too much.]

Mmmmmm~!

[That earns a laugh from Izumo.]

I'm looking forward to accept whatever you make then.

[Because Izumo isn't one to turn away anyone's hard work, even a child's.

But he'll watch Goten devour the cake, bit by bit as compared to how he inhaled the food. He's about to grab a cigarette when he feels his phone vibrate.

There's a furrow of his eyebrows once he recognized the name.]

I'll make it super good. Mmm, maybe not as good as your food, cause I donno if I could do that, but as good as I can do!

[It's all said in-between satisfied bites because CAKE IS THE BEST. He's got to do something for Izumo. With practice and cooking and everything. How had he not met Izumo before this?]

Hmm?

[He blinks at Izumo's change in expression, head tilting]

I look forward to it.

[Because apparently Izumo hasn't bothered to contact Goten first to get to know him.

But he doesn't pay much attention to Goten, though he's aware of him looking.

He gives a light gesture to Goten to be quiet as he goes to call Kairi. The conversation is brief, Izumo not bothering to waste time to ask questions simply because there isn't time for that. His expression grows serious, though, once he realizes what exactly the conversation is about.]

[It's super easy for Goten to be quiet since he has cake. Izumo's call doesn't keep Goten from eating, but he does spare quite a few glances over. He can't help but be curious, especially when he hears Kairi's name come up.]

....?

[And the cake is gone! the only evidence of it ever being there are the crumbs on the plate and the bit of icing near the corner of his mouth.]

[As soon as Izumo ends the call, he absentmindedly hands Goten a napkin while at the same time, texting someone else with one hand.]

Goten, I have to go out.

[There's half a mind to invite Goten, but there was still that incident with Goten over the network, and he didn't want to invite him along.

Whether he follows him or not is not something he has control over.]

You should head back to your god.

Huh? Already?

[Even if he had been hanging out with Izumo for awhile now, time flew and it hardly felt like anything at all. He pouts a bit. What did Kairi call about? It's really weird he has to leave so fast.]

But I wanna hang out with you.

[A bit of an apologetic smile as he pats Goten's head.]

We'll have more time to hang out another time. Something's come up.

[He pockets his phone, withdrawing his head.]

....Okay.

[He's still sad to let Izumo go but something about his expression earlier is a give away that something is going on. Goten doesn't know what. Just that Kairi is there and Izumo is probably leaving to meet her. He probably shouldn't hold him up. He scoots back and hops out of the chair, looking up at Izumo]

But you gotta promise we'll hang out more. We gotta practice and stuff too.

[A smile and Izumo crouches to look at Goten eye-to-eye.

It's his way of telling Goten not to worry too much; to him, Goten's an equal as much as any other person, but he's not sure if Kairi would want Goten to come along.]

I promise.

[As long as whatever happens doesn't get him hurt as an end result.]

Now, head back to your god, alright?

[Goten grins at the promise. He holds his hands behind his back as he looks at Izumo. He pivots from heel to toe thoughtfully. He's happy at the promised hang out but that still doesn't keep Goten from being curious to what is going on. He likes both Izumo and Kairi...]

Mmmmm...You take care, Izumo! Don't forget about the promise, okay?

[Not that the boy would let him, he knows where this place is now. But he turns around and heads for the door--but not before waving back to Izumo]

Thanks for everything! You're like the best cook ever!

[He nods, standing to his full height.]

I will.

[Izumo will give a wave back and whenever Goten leaves and presumably out of sight, Izumo will immediately head to that soulless shinki temple Kairi mentioned to him.]

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