Friends can go on dates, nothin' wrong with that! But...
[ Things are weird here. They've kissed— in fact, they've done more than kiss already. Samatoki is comfortable doing those things with Kitsuno again, if she is, too, so they could be dating??? ]
Well, boyfriends and girlfriends are kinda— I dunno. Kinda hard in a place like this to be loyal to one person. I mean— I wouldn't mind goin' on a date with you, you know? Whether it's as friends or somethin' more. You're always so good to me, an' I like that about you, so...
[ He's not really sure where he's getting at anymore, but he wants to say it's okay!! Just... committing to being exclusive might be a deal breaker, considering the place. Though he'll probably get possessive of anyone Kitsuno is with if it's Sanguis. ]
[ Give her a moment to process it. Friends can go on dates, and that's fine..
But dates as a girlfriend and boyfriend suggest courtship— except she doesn't think it means becoming affianced. She thinks for a bit... ]
I know... I would never ask you to be solely devoted to me, Samatoki. That would be wrong. Back home, what is called being a "couple" meant that eventually the partners would be together. In a union or bond. That isn't what I want... especially not here. As nice as it would be...
[ She ponders it some more. ]
I do like you. Enough that I don't mind being more than just a friend. If... we did, then I wouldn't want you to not be with anyone else that made you happy too. What's important to me is that you're happy and safe. Seeing you smile makes me happy as well.
[ She'd only be sad if he ignored her, but considering her rank... ]
Most of my kind aren't usually very exclusive to one. They have a main partner, and concubines usually. They get treated just as lovingly, though, so perhaps...
[ She hopes this makes sense... ]
We could be as we are... and see how we feel later? Even if we did become more, I'd never be upset if you were with others. I'm sorry this became such a strange conversation...
[ He's never really had a conversation like this before, after all. But in many ways, he's glad she was honest with him and he's glad he clarified things and it doesn't seem like he's hurt her feelings? These are all good things. ]
I don't regret it, though. And goin' back to what you were asking? I wanna go on a date.
[ Any other time, he'd probably make a fuss about how it should be him who's asking her out—Samatoki can be traditional in some ways—but he has no complains about how this conversation turned out. He's glad he called her back. ]
We can see how things work. M'fine just hanging out with you an' doin' stuff together.
[ It's difficult to hurt her feelings when she doesn't take things personally. She's just glad it didn't discourage him from her- but she smiles when she gets that message, her face growing warm. ]
Thank you. Now that I know the difference between a "date" and "dating", it's a date I want, too! I'd like to take you places you'll enjoy, as well. Do you like... arcades? With video games? There's a really big one near where I work!
Can't say I like 'em, but... Nemu an' I'd go, you know, when we were kids.
[ ... Arcades aren't all that special, but those times with Nemu were always fun. Whenever Samatoki'd get a prize for Nemu, she always looked so delighted! ]
Ah, let's go sometime. I'll get you a prize.
[ It's not the same, and Kitsuno's definitely not his sister. . . but it'd be nice to see her thrilled because he got her something, too. ]
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[ Things are weird here. They've kissed— in fact, they've done more than kiss already. Samatoki is comfortable doing those things with Kitsuno again, if she is, too, so they could be dating??? ]
Well, boyfriends and girlfriends are kinda— I dunno. Kinda hard in a place like this to be loyal to one person. I mean— I wouldn't mind goin' on a date with you, you know? Whether it's as friends or somethin' more. You're always so good to me, an' I like that about you, so...
[ He's not really sure where he's getting at anymore, but he wants to say it's okay!! Just... committing to being exclusive might be a deal breaker, considering the place. Though he'll probably get possessive of anyone Kitsuno is with if it's Sanguis. ]
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But dates as a girlfriend and boyfriend suggest courtship— except she doesn't think it means becoming affianced. She thinks for a bit... ]
I know... I would never ask you to be solely devoted to me, Samatoki. That would be wrong. Back home, what is called being a "couple" meant that eventually the partners would be together. In a union or bond. That isn't what I want... especially not here. As nice as it would be...
[ She ponders it some more. ]
I do like you. Enough that I don't mind being more than just a friend. If... we did, then I wouldn't want you to not be with anyone else that made you happy too. What's important to me is that you're happy and safe. Seeing you smile makes me happy as well.
[ She'd only be sad if he ignored her, but considering her rank... ]
Most of my kind aren't usually very exclusive to one. They have a main partner, and concubines usually. They get treated just as lovingly, though, so perhaps...
[ She hopes this makes sense... ]
We could be as we are... and see how we feel later? Even if we did become more, I'd never be upset if you were with others. I'm sorry this became such a strange conversation...
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[ He's never really had a conversation like this before, after all. But in many ways, he's glad she was honest with him and he's glad he clarified things and it doesn't seem like he's hurt her feelings? These are all good things. ]
I don't regret it, though. And goin' back to what you were asking? I wanna go on a date.
[ Any other time, he'd probably make a fuss about how it should be him who's asking her out—Samatoki can be traditional in some ways—but he has no complains about how this conversation turned out. He's glad he called her back. ]
We can see how things work. M'fine just hanging out with you an' doin' stuff together.
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Thank you. Now that I know the difference between a "date" and "dating", it's a date I want, too!
I'd like to take you places you'll enjoy, as well.
Do you like... arcades? With video games?
There's a really big one near where I work!
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[ ... Arcades aren't all that special, but those times with Nemu were always fun. Whenever Samatoki'd get a prize for Nemu, she always looked so delighted! ]
Ah, let's go sometime. I'll get you a prize.
[ It's not the same, and Kitsuno's definitely not his sister. . . but it'd be nice to see her thrilled because he got her something, too. ]
why did I text font that smh
We can go wherever you like, it was just a suggestion! But I would love to see you win. You're already a winner to me, though, Samatoki.
[ Spoken sincerely- she means it, and Samatoki is one of the coolest people she knows! ]
What do people usually do on dates in your world?
shhh it can be our secret
[ ... You know, he could answer her properly, or he could be ~cool~. Because he's always cool. (no.) ]
Guess you'll find out when we go out.
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Then, I should surprise you as well if you're going to surprise me? I see... I'll try and think of something you'll enjoy!
[ She'll just have to ask around. ]
Is this weekend a good time?
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[ He will move all plans another day so he can accommodate the date with Kitsuno!! ]
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We can arrange when to meet as it gets closer!
[ She really sounds happy about spending a longer time with him on a date! ]
Don't get into trouble, okay? I'll see you then, Samatoki!
[ Imagine if he ends up in jail before the date... ]