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thenearshore2019-06-27 09:41 pm
towards_okeanos) wrote in thenearshore2019-06-27 09:41 pm
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[closed] in love and war...
Who: Iskandar and Minako
When: June 9th
Where: Just a cafe on the Near Shore.
What: Iskandar is in dire need of professional advice.
[There is a cafe in Akihabara where they make the best hot chocolate with double whipped cream. That's exactly the place where Iskandar invited Minako to talk about his problem. There's something that's troubling him ever since the event happened. He arrives early and waits for Minako to show up. He's relieved when she finally does.]
Thank you for coming on such short notice. I know I wasn't very specific in my message but I really don't know how to describe it better than I did.
[He scratches his beard visibly distressed. Essentially, he wrote that it's a problem and it's about Waver. Both of those things are technically true but the situation is more complicated than that ... and he's terrible at dealing with such complications.]
It's almost two weeks now that it happened and I keep thinking about it...
[Forgive his rambling. He's really lost with this.]
I should probably start at the beginning. Which would be that I wanted to buy a present for Waver. There was no special occasion. I just thought it would be nice if he had something from me. I was looking for a proper comb since our trip to Hawai. All I ever found was either too girly or too mundane. I think I have some idea about his taste and nothing seemed to fit. So I thought maybe not a comb. He already has an impressive set of hair accessories and I wanted it to be special. For it to be obvious it's from me.
[He pauses, takes a deep breath and continues.]
So I thought maybe a ring. That's something I know he doesn't have. So I started looking for a ring. I wanted something classy but also something that would have a meaning for both of us. So I thought there's one gem in particular that instantly connect with him. One that has all the meaning I want.
Unbreakable, timeless and beautiful.
Like him. [He smiles.] Like the bond that connects us. So I started to look for a ring with a diamond but all I found were some tiny stones. I just couldn't believe the prices those merchants asked for something so small. I didn't like the designs either.
[There's King of Conquerors to you. He's used to untold riches of Asia. Not your usual modern engagement ring.]
And they all looked at me funny when I said it's not for a woman. I thought nothing of it then but I don't know now. Maybe it was a hint. I'm not sure anymore. Maybe they were just angry I criticised their wares.
So I found no ring with a diamond I liked but at one shop the owner showed me something else. A ring of red jade. I know Waver likes red jade. The guy even proposed to make an engraving on it for me. So I agreed and told him what to write on it. It wasn't anything special. Just a quote from Plato. One that I really like. I knew Waver would recognize it. So it all fit perfectly.
[Another pause because now we come to the clue of the problem. He hasn't touched his drink yet. Probably forgot it's there.]
It was only a matter of waiting for a proper chance to give the gift. As you probably know [Or not. It's not like everyone is interested in your private affairs, Iskandar.] almost two weeks ago Waver became a god. I can't even express how happy I am about this turn of events. [Because they were both deteriorating pretty fast before it happened. But that's not the problem here...]
I thought it would be a good moment to give him the ring. So I did. And he ...
[Iskandar stares through the window for a good minute.]
It's not that he didn't like it. He did. More than liked it actually. But I keep thinking about it. It's just a ring. I mean, I'm happy he likes it. I know I didn't insult him or make him angry with it or anything because he wears it. At least I think I didn't. I just... I don't know. I feel what I did meant to him something else than what I intended. And I don't know what. I don't even know if I'm even making any sense right now. It's just...
[He looks back at Minako.]
I want him to be happy. I'm glad that whatever I did made him happy. I just. I just would prefer it to be intentional. Right now I understand none of this.
When: June 9th
Where: Just a cafe on the Near Shore.
What: Iskandar is in dire need of professional advice.
[There is a cafe in Akihabara where they make the best hot chocolate with double whipped cream. That's exactly the place where Iskandar invited Minako to talk about his problem. There's something that's troubling him ever since the event happened. He arrives early and waits for Minako to show up. He's relieved when she finally does.]
Thank you for coming on such short notice. I know I wasn't very specific in my message but I really don't know how to describe it better than I did.
[He scratches his beard visibly distressed. Essentially, he wrote that it's a problem and it's about Waver. Both of those things are technically true but the situation is more complicated than that ... and he's terrible at dealing with such complications.]
It's almost two weeks now that it happened and I keep thinking about it...
[Forgive his rambling. He's really lost with this.]
I should probably start at the beginning. Which would be that I wanted to buy a present for Waver. There was no special occasion. I just thought it would be nice if he had something from me. I was looking for a proper comb since our trip to Hawai. All I ever found was either too girly or too mundane. I think I have some idea about his taste and nothing seemed to fit. So I thought maybe not a comb. He already has an impressive set of hair accessories and I wanted it to be special. For it to be obvious it's from me.
[He pauses, takes a deep breath and continues.]
So I thought maybe a ring. That's something I know he doesn't have. So I started looking for a ring. I wanted something classy but also something that would have a meaning for both of us. So I thought there's one gem in particular that instantly connect with him. One that has all the meaning I want.
Unbreakable, timeless and beautiful.
Like him. [He smiles.] Like the bond that connects us. So I started to look for a ring with a diamond but all I found were some tiny stones. I just couldn't believe the prices those merchants asked for something so small. I didn't like the designs either.
[There's King of Conquerors to you. He's used to untold riches of Asia. Not your usual modern engagement ring.]
And they all looked at me funny when I said it's not for a woman. I thought nothing of it then but I don't know now. Maybe it was a hint. I'm not sure anymore. Maybe they were just angry I criticised their wares.
So I found no ring with a diamond I liked but at one shop the owner showed me something else. A ring of red jade. I know Waver likes red jade. The guy even proposed to make an engraving on it for me. So I agreed and told him what to write on it. It wasn't anything special. Just a quote from Plato. One that I really like. I knew Waver would recognize it. So it all fit perfectly.
[Another pause because now we come to the clue of the problem. He hasn't touched his drink yet. Probably forgot it's there.]
It was only a matter of waiting for a proper chance to give the gift. As you probably know [Or not. It's not like everyone is interested in your private affairs, Iskandar.] almost two weeks ago Waver became a god. I can't even express how happy I am about this turn of events. [Because they were both deteriorating pretty fast before it happened. But that's not the problem here...]
I thought it would be a good moment to give him the ring. So I did. And he ...
[Iskandar stares through the window for a good minute.]
It's not that he didn't like it. He did. More than liked it actually. But I keep thinking about it. It's just a ring. I mean, I'm happy he likes it. I know I didn't insult him or make him angry with it or anything because he wears it. At least I think I didn't. I just... I don't know. I feel what I did meant to him something else than what I intended. And I don't know what. I don't even know if I'm even making any sense right now. It's just...
[He looks back at Minako.]
I want him to be happy. I'm glad that whatever I did made him happy. I just. I just would prefer it to be intentional. Right now I understand none of this.
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Then just make sure to definitely go on one knee this time! [ Even though he'd probably still be a huge guy even on his knees, but still. ] Like I said, I'm sure he'll understand.
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[He goes silent for a moment. Now that he knows he won't forget but still he wants to make the experience as memorable as possible. No matter if he can get the second ring or not.]
I might just have an idea for a good place to do it.
[There's a slightly mischievous smile curling his lips.]
Ha! He would never suspect what I'm planning.
[But then he hesitates.]
Do you think I should surprise him? Or would it be wrong?
[There. Firmly established. Iskandar, King of Conquerors. Completely hopeless in matters of the heart.]
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I don't think it'd be wrong in this case..
[ After all, Iskandar and Waver are so obviously totally in love. It drips off each word they speak of each other. So it's not like there's any potential for it to turn awkward then. (Especially with that not-proposal-that-seemed-like-one already having happened..) ]
Especially if it's such a good idea! No need to let those go to waste!
wrap?
Excellent!
[Iskandar looks down on his barely touched cocoa, smiles, then proceeds to finish it still grinning. Minako is completely right in her assessment. They are impossibly crazy in love.
Err yes, Earth to Iskandar... He looks at Minako and nods.]
But I am keeping you here long enough already.
yes, that's perfect!
[ Minako's drink - in comparison - is long finished. But she didn't even seem to realise as much with how much she got into this whole conversation. She glances down at the empty cup in surprise, and then back up at him. ]
I should probably make sure I'm not slacking off on everything at my own temple. [ She stands up, but before walking away she quickly turns back to him. ] But-- keep me updated on everything! I really want to know!
[ She smiles. ]
Good luck, see you!
[ And with that she's off. ]