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[toremainbehind]

Posted: May 13
From: Izumo

Would anyone happen to know if there's a good bar around here?

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[toremainbehind]

[Eno, you just took a sip. A sip]

Have you ever considered the fact that you're attractive?

[hackberrydragon]

[ It can't be as bad as mister one-cup-tolerance. ]

A... attractive? Me?

[ Quiet staring as he takes half a mouthful. There's a slight brace at the bitterness. ]

No.. I... always kind of thought I never stood out.

[toremainbehind]

[And whom would you be talking about, hmm?

The bitterness surprises Izumo a bit and he takes a sip of his own drink. Not as strong as he'd usually like, but it helps a bit.

His priority now is to get Enomoto to raise his self-esteem.]

Really? I've always thought you were attractive, even if I'm not exactly attracted to you in that way.

[hackberrydragon]

[ Never take Bandou out for a drink.

There's a confused look there, with the smallest flush as he takes more of his beer. ]

You... really think so? I mean, I'm not even as attractive as half the guys here--

[ A beat. ]

Not that I've been looking!

[toremainbehind]

[Doubt he'd even offer Bandou a drink.

Izumo smiles, a bit bordering on teasing and flirtatious (though the latter might be part of the imagination).]

Half the guys here has a different appeal than you do, so it makes you stand out. [He chuckles a bit, drinking a bit more.]

So yes, I really do think that you're attractive.

[hackberrydragon]

[ His ears are still kind of red. Huh. Fancy that. Could he actually be a little more than plain...? ]

Well... thanks, Kusanagi-san. I.. probably have to mull that over a bit but... I appreciate it all the same.

[ And a smile back. ]

You're pretty suave, you know that?

[toremainbehind]

[Izumo's hoping to at least change Eno's opinion of himself.]

Perhaps it'd be better to mull it over when you're not tipsy.

[He chuckles, a small grin forming.]

Thanks. Like I've said, I'd like to think I have a certain type of charm.

[hackberrydragon]

I'd like to remember whatever conclusion I come to, eventually.

[ And there's a smile back and he drinks down more of his beer. ]

You do, though. I can't help but feel kind of at ease around you. You're pretty easy to hang out with.

[toremainbehind]

It's always best just to stay sober, yes.

[This time, Izumo laughs, leaning against the counter of the bar.]

Really? I've always imagined I was difficult to deal with.

[hackberrydragon]

No... not really.

[ He folds his arms over the top of the bar, eyeing his glass a moment. ]

I mean... you come off as the kind of guy that people can relax around I think. Very... hospitable.

[toremainbehind]

[He gives a soft hum.]

Well, you're an easy guy to be around with, too.

[A smile.]

Even if you tend to get shy easily.