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[pinkblinded]

[Gaura is honestly rather used to getting lost. He's been fired from enough jobs for being late to work because of it, after all. So now he feels like maybe that happened here? Yes, he's had everything explained to him but that certainly hasn't stopped the confusion.

But after going in circles for several hours he's finally discovered this feature and he's giving it a go.]

Hi there. [He gives a smile. A look he's figured out is usually the thing to get someone to help.]

Could someone help me out? I seem to have lost my way to my apartment and nothing is really looking that familiar. Is Koreatown familiar to anyone at least?

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[pinkblinded]

Anything really. There was a time when I didn't know if I'd have a job or a home the next day so I would distract myself by experimenting with food. My favorite is when I can grow vegetables and make things with that though.

[He's not sure he'll be able to do that so often here. Maybe one day when he has money to get a plot for it.]

It's fun.

[inthewood]

(( Silver nods. He never had much of the so-called green thumb until very recently. Though he hasn't had a need to grow anything since arriving here, maybe he should. The apartment could use a little extra life in it. He worries he might end up neglecting any plants, though. ))

Maybe we could see what we can grow indoors?

[pinkblinded]

If there's rooms with enough sun...

[He smiles though.] But I'd be happy to have plants there if you are. I can even take care of them since you'll be busy with your work.

[inthewood]

There's at least one that gets a lot of sunlight most of the day. If you remind me, I can help take care of them, too.

[pinkblinded]

[Giggling softly, he shakes his head.] You're busy so it's fine. I can take care of things so you won't have to worry about them.

[inthewood]

(( He fakes a pout then shakes his head. ))

Hopefully, we'll be busy traveling together!

[pinkblinded]

[Gaura doesn't seem to notice the pout at all, his expression just going dreamy at the thought of getting to travel with someone.]

That sounds wonderful. We'll get to see so much.

[inthewood]

It might be strange at first. There are a lot of... um, not quite human creatures here. The yokai, the ayakashi. And then you'll meet regular people who've acquired animal features. It's quite the place!

(( And Silver sounds absolutely giddy about it all. ))

[pinkblinded]

[He blinks in surprise at that. Of course he's seen the natives but he's not really been able to tell that there's animal features. At least not anything that hasn't seemed like a costume to him. Is it because he can't recognize their faces to tell?]

I had no idea...

[inthewood]

It's odd, but you get used to the sight of it. People with animal tails and ears, I've seen people with scales and feathers. It's all very fascinating!

[pinkblinded]

[He supposes he'll end up fitting in well here since it'll be harder for him to notice all these things which means he'll just treat everyone the same. That's something of a relief.]

How do people end up with these features?

[inthewood]

Kizuna, the native magic. As I understand it, kizuna comes from the bonds we make with others. The stronger the bonds, the more likely the appearance of animal features.

[pinkblinded]

[So Henry probably doesn't have any of these features because he's been lonely and unable to form close bonds with people yet. Gaura doesn't say his thoughts aloud but it does make him a little sad. This man is so wonderful. So kind...]

I wonder if I'll get any animal features...

[inthewood]

Probably! You're a very friendly fellow. I can't imagine you wouldn't get them after being here for a little while.

(( Oh, look! Here comes their food. A variety of sushi for Gaura and a very large bowl of ramen (with two spoons) for Silver. ))

[pinkblinded]

[Gaura blushes at the compliment then falls quiet while their food is set down. Enjoying the beautiful color of the fish, he picks up a piece of the sushi to savor it.]

Mmm... The fish is good.

[inthewood]

(( Ah, how cute! Silver can't help feeling pleased that they're going to be living together. Gaura is a curious, sweet person and he happens to be adorable which is just an added perk of his warm companionship. ))

What sort of fish is it?

[pinkblinded]

[Pointing to each piece in turn, he lists them off.]

Tuna, salmon, and yellowtail.

[He's eaten one of the tuna ones but there's still plenty of sushi left.]

How is your ramen?

[inthewood]

(( He blows on a spoonful of broth before swallowing it down. He's been here before so he knows he enjoys the ramen, but he hasn't been brave enough to try anything more, yet. He nudges the bowl and the other spoon toward Gaura. ))

Have a taste.

[pinkblinded]

[Scooting closer, he takes the offered spoon so he can sip the broth. It's rich and meaty. He smiles at the taste of it.]

It's delicious. Are there...? Oh here.

[Finding the chopsticks, he breaks them apart so he can bring up a noodle to try too, jumping a little when the last little flick causes it to get a drop of broth on his nose. Laughing, he dabbed at his face with a napkin.]

Which one of the fish would you like to try?

[inthewood]

(( It's a crime to be so cute! Silver chuckles in time with Gaura's laughter. At the question, he casts a thoughtful look at the array of sushi. While he ponders which to try, he also breaks his chopsticks apart and fumbles a little to get them in the proper(ish) position. ))

That one!

(( It's probably no surprise he's pointing to the tuna. He's had tuna before and knows he likes that. ))

[pinkblinded]

[It's clear his new friend doesn't know how to hold the chopsticks so he gently reaches over to adjust them just slightly to make it easier on his hands. Then he pushes his plate over so he can try the tuna.]

Here.

[inthewood]

(( No, he doesn't really know how to hold chopsticks. He's been bumbling with them all these months. Maybe now he can have someone teach him properly! The adjustment helps and he's able to scoop up the tuna with one try. One bite and a few seconds to chew and his eyes light up. ))

This is delicious!

[pinkblinded]

[He smiles so brightly when he hears Henry's delight. Being unable to see it, he has to wait for things like verbal cues but at least he's been sure so far that Henry will always give those.]

They can also be dipped in something called soy sauce. Some people like to mix a little wasabi in too. I don't. I like spicy food but I don't like wasabi really.

[inthewood]

(( Silver cocks his head to one side, curiosity in his features and his voice. ))

I haven't had much in the way of spicy food. What would you recommend for a beginner?

[pinkblinded]

[Thinking about that as he ate another bite of sushi, he hums softly.]

I think something like adding a little spice to something would be good. Maybe like adding a tiny bit of chili to your ramen sometime when you have it. But having something creamy or bread or pasta to go with it is good. It'll help cool the heat in your mouth.