[ A duet? He feels flush, but not embarrassed. Mine considers the nuances in the exchange, the slight relaxation in Nishikiyama's shoulders accompanied by confidence in his stride, but most of all how Nishikiyama's demeanor changes depending on who he's addressing. The lingering smoke adds a hazy veil to his departure.
Mine's defenses are low, despite restraint and reluctance to fully relax in this unfamiliar setting. It's the glass of whisky he holds onto, and savoring the warmth of another sip going down, and Reina's relentlessly hospitable presence. ]
Snacks would be nice, thank you.
[ With Nishikiyama away, he has time to look elsewhere. He notes the slight wear on the bar counter, the carefully arranged bottles behind Reina. Mine's thoughts return briefly to the way Nishikiyama's disposition shifted when he addressed him formally. His gaze sharp and perceptive, even so as his thoughts turn outward, Mine looks at Reina with a polite, attentive expression. He makes a cautious approach. ]
I was surprised when Nishikiyama-san invited me. You seem to know each other well.
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Mine's defenses are low, despite restraint and reluctance to fully relax in this unfamiliar setting. It's the glass of whisky he holds onto, and savoring the warmth of another sip going down, and Reina's relentlessly hospitable presence. ]
Snacks would be nice, thank you.
[ With Nishikiyama away, he has time to look elsewhere. He notes the slight wear on the bar counter, the carefully arranged bottles behind Reina. Mine's thoughts return briefly to the way Nishikiyama's disposition shifted when he addressed him formally. His gaze sharp and perceptive, even so as his thoughts turn outward, Mine looks at Reina with a polite, attentive expression. He makes a cautious approach. ]
I was surprised when Nishikiyama-san invited me. You seem to know each other well.