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[justscribing]

WHO: (fussiest), (justscribing), (cashewlater), & (wreatharrow)
WHAT: Sumeru crew have a little huddle.
WHERE: Some little cafe with outdoor tables.
WHEN: Early July
WARNINGS: N/A







[It's been a couple days for them all to try and orient themselves in this situation. And, given it's already a strange situation, it might as well just get stranger when Alhaitham is the one who makes a decision that they need a gathering between the four of them that already know each other and have the same place to get back to.

In the morning, he scouts nearby blocks until he finds a small cafe, empty as every other place is but with small tables outside which are a suitable meeting space. Also, maybe he can take some coffee bags to go.

Then, he sends a message to Tighnari and Cyno:]

You're not busy this afternoon, right? [Trick question none of them are busy.] Come meet with Kaveh and I around 1 pm. We should establish a routine with each other and share what information we've found.

[And he'll send along the location, and a photo of the cafe front. Just in case.

Kaveh gets less warning, because Alhaitham decides to just tell him in person when he catches him: they're meeting with Cyno and Tighnari (did he know they were here? Well, anyway,). They'll walk there together. Alhaitham brings one of those blank books and a pen, because he's sure he'll want notes.

And slides into one of the cafe seats, just a bit before the designated hour.]

Comments

[cashewlater]

Yes, but you're not responsible for that expense. There's no reason to suffer needlessly if you can instead enjoy even a moment of relief. This isn't on you, Kaveh. Take from it what you can.

[fussiest]

But Cyno, I'm not suffering.

[ kaveh says this with a smile. it's a smile that suggests he ought to. kaveh shakes his head. ]

That being said - I know, I know what you mean.

[cashewlater]

[ cyno is silent. his arms around his abdomen tense a little, and he drums his fingertips against his upper arm, his gaze on kaveh not unkind, but certainly knowing. he might be able to fool a great many people, but he cannot fool cyno, whose eyes are sharper than most, who relies on his powers of perception to be able to efficiently do his job. a hunter must study the body language of its prey.

but he won't push. just know that he knows, kaveh. ]

Well. Just know that the road goes both ways.

[ kaveh wants cyno to lean on him, well, he'd better be ready to lean right back. ]

[fussiest]

[ cyno's silence steeps. kaveh looks. then, as if the breaking of a wave, the silence relents. it isn't, kaveh knows, the end of the conversation, but he is being provided a measure of grace. his heart swells in affection for his friend. it's more than what kaveh deserves.

so what kaveh smiles and cants into that nod. ]

I know. If anything, you'll be tired of me showing up at your door. That reminds me then - it'll be good to have a standing dinner invitation. Say, once a week? We can oscillate between our places, use that as an opportunity to share information and catch up.

[cashewlater]

[ at that offer, cyno's mouth curves into a nearly imperceptible smile, his expression softening around the edges. ]

I'd like that. A little familiar routine would be nice.