[ Whatever Roxanne is doing or where she is, she will suddenly have images of blocks of tofu sent in her head. There's so much tofu it could fill the entire city. And then, a familiar voice: ]
[ She's definitely more at ease with her sense of humor without face-to-face interaction. Roxanne is currently just napping at the room she's currently using, cracking an eye open as she responds to Akashi's accidental thought transfer ]
Akashi? What's up?
[ She wanted to ask why he's sending her this and why tofu, but she didn't want to ruin the opportunity. For all she wishes, this could be a date invitation! ]
[ Roxanne unfortunately is still to catch on to Akashi's lack of ability to get cues. She gets so wrapped up in her own mistakes that she doesn't notice others' ]
...Maybe eating some tofu?
[ Seemed like the proper way to get the cravings dealt with ]
If tofu even exists here. That's probably why you're craving it, right?
[ Her inner self exclaimed, but was immediately drowned out by clearing the throat of her inner voice. She tries to save her slip-up by simmering her excitement down and going back to her usual soft-spoken tone ]
What I meant was, I can definitely make you some. I'm dying of boredom here and I used to cook a lot of tofu dishes back home. You don't have to leave your office! I-If only you want to, that is.
[ An excited chuckle escapes her, but she remembers that thoughts are not filtered so she manages to stop any from forming aside from her obvious glee. Which she can just chalk up as being happy with the idea of money ]
That's a deal! H-How do you want it done, exactly? I saw a lot of different types of tofu meals in your mind.
[ And his favourite food in general. His mother used to make tofu soup for him all the time and it made him happy! Whenever he makes soup of his own, the tofu pieces are blocks rather than chunks. :') ]
I would be very happy with anything else, though. I'm not very picky.
[ "Very happy" he said. That made her feel very happy too, even for a moment. She blushes slightly, getting energized to get out of bed. This almost felt like cooking for her sister too. ]
Alright! I'll bring it to you in a jiffy! Just tell me where you work and give me an... hour? Hour and a half, tops?
[ Already having a good idea of how to approach this, Roxanne's thoughts transfer with images of previous tofu dishes she had in her world, showing her world in the background as a futuristic version of Los Angeles, and a longer haired girl who looks like her. ]
I still don't know where tofu is being sold, exactly. But I can ask my host family. We're lucky the parents are home.
[ Roxanne is a very supportive person. She does so partially since making people happy gives her a sense of purpose; that she's doing something right with her aimless life. So her excitement in making Akashi happy brightened her face, and literally her skin too if only for a moment.
An hour had passed and Roxanne arrives at the destination. She tried to keep her thoughts in check, thinking of cute cats and puppies while she zens out during the cooking process. Now that Roxanne thinks about it some more, her sister back home works at a health food grocery store and she sometimes brings home some tofu from it whenever there's a discount. It's all they could afford, so they took every discount they could get. She arrives at the bank just in time for a late lunch, carefully holding a metal lunch box containing the freshly made tofu meal. ]
This bank is smaller than I pictured... Oh, uhm, I'm at the lobby. I don't know if you have a break room in the back or something.
[ They do indeed have a breakroom, but Akashi decides not to use it because he can't exactly invite Roxanne there. It's for employees only! It's why once he gets the message, he leaves his boss' office for his lunch break and heads to the lobby.
Akashi looks a little out of place. He's still just a teen, after all. Compared to the other employees in the bank, he's far too young, but he definitely looks very sharp in his blue pin-striped dress shirt, sleeves folded up to his elbows and tucked into his black trousers. A dark grey belt keeps everything in its place, and he has a black jacket with gold accents. ]
Roxanne, thank you for coming. There's a patio outside. We can go there, if you'd like.
[ She mentally screeched a bit. But knowing herself, she knew that would be followed by romantic imagery that she can't let anyone see. But with her brain power already reserved in keeping herself in check, she just gives him a nod in response to his offer. She'll follow him out to the patio, zipping up her hoodie since it's still a bit nippy for her outside. But she doesn't want to just be quiet! She fiddles with her fingers, resorting to the most common topic for starting awkward small talk: the weather ]
So it's really cold today, isn't it? I-I mean, the patio is good. But I'm still getting used to the cold weather again... aha. I'm from Canada, you'd think I'd be used to this weather...
[ So eating outdoors would be a little too cold, then? Akashi doesn't mind, himself, but he's not sure where else he can bring Roxanne. The office he stays in is a room shared with the owner of the bank - he can't exactly bring a stranger there. ]
The pantry, then? We'll have to eat with other employees, if you don't mind.
[ Oh no, other people. She didn't want anybody getting the wrong idea, even though a part of her does. But her fear of socialization and gossip overrides her hesitance to endure the cold that she immediately waves her hand in front of her ]
Ah no no no, that's not necessary. I can handle a bit of cold!
[ Better than than having to endure people barging in conversations and getting all friendly with them. Roxanne interlaces her fingers, and takes a few steps aside, letting Akashi lead them out to the patio ]
[ Akashi leads the way to the patio. It's not that cold, but he stops by the entrance anyway to shrug his jacket off. Then he offers it to Roxanne, his arm stretched out and the jacket folded over the length of it. ]
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misfire!
I'm hungry.
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[ She's definitely more at ease with her sense of humor without face-to-face interaction. Roxanne is currently just napping at the room she's currently using, cracking an eye open as she responds to Akashi's accidental thought transfer ]
Akashi? What's up?
[ She wanted to ask why he's sending her this and why tofu, but she didn't want to ruin the opportunity. For all she wishes, this could be a date invitation! ]
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Did I accidentally send you my thoughts? [ He was thinking of eating a city's worth of tofu, too... How embarrassing. ]
You saw nothing.
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[ Roxanne sits up on her bed, grunting in her mind ]
But now I'll have nothing but thoughts of tofu and you for the next hour or so.
[ . . . ]
Thoughts of tofu because of you. That's-That's what I meant. Yeah.
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I'm sorry, my thoughts have become a distraction to you. I'm not sure how to remedy that.
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...Maybe eating some tofu?
[ Seemed like the proper way to get the cravings dealt with ]
If tofu even exists here. That's probably why you're craving it, right?
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[ He doesn't want to take a break just because he's hungry! ]
I'll just have to wait until it's time for lunch.
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[ Her inner self exclaimed, but was immediately drowned out by clearing the throat of her inner voice. She tries to save her slip-up by simmering her excitement down and going back to her usual soft-spoken tone ]
What I meant was, I can definitely make you some. I'm dying of boredom here and I used to cook a lot of tofu dishes back home. You don't have to leave your office! I-If only you want to, that is.
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I know we've only just met, but that sounds like an offer I can't refuse. Please don't worry, I can pay you for you for your time and effort.
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That's a deal! H-How do you want it done, exactly? I saw a lot of different types of tofu meals in your mind.
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[ And his favourite food in general. His mother used to make tofu soup for him all the time and it made him happy! Whenever he makes soup of his own, the tofu pieces are blocks rather than chunks. :') ]
I would be very happy with anything else, though. I'm not very picky.
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Alright! I'll bring it to you in a jiffy! Just tell me where you work and give me an... hour? Hour and a half, tops?
[ Already having a good idea of how to approach this, Roxanne's thoughts transfer with images of previous tofu dishes she had in her world, showing her world in the background as a futuristic version of Los Angeles, and a longer haired girl who looks like her. ]
I still don't know where tofu is being sold, exactly. But I can ask my host family. We're lucky the parents are home.
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I work at the bank. I will send you the address.
[ Which he does right after, and he even provides directions if she's coming from the town square! :) ]
I'm sure you can find tofu at the local marketplace. I'm sorry for the trouble, but I have to say, I'm also looking forward to this.
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An hour had passed and Roxanne arrives at the destination. She tried to keep her thoughts in check, thinking of cute cats and puppies while she zens out during the cooking process. Now that Roxanne thinks about it some more, her sister back home works at a health food grocery store and she sometimes brings home some tofu from it whenever there's a discount. It's all they could afford, so they took every discount they could get. She arrives at the bank just in time for a late lunch, carefully holding a metal lunch box containing the freshly made tofu meal. ]
This bank is smaller than I pictured... Oh, uhm, I'm at the lobby. I don't know if you have a break room in the back or something.
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Akashi looks a little out of place. He's still just a teen, after all. Compared to the other employees in the bank, he's far too young, but he definitely looks very sharp in his blue pin-striped dress shirt, sleeves folded up to his elbows and tucked into his black trousers. A dark grey belt keeps everything in its place, and he has a black jacket with gold accents. ]
Roxanne, thank you for coming. There's a patio outside. We can go there, if you'd like.
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So it's really cold today, isn't it? I-I mean, the patio is good. But I'm still getting used to the cold weather again... aha. I'm from Canada, you'd think I'd be used to this weather...
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[ So eating outdoors would be a little too cold, then? Akashi doesn't mind, himself, but he's not sure where else he can bring Roxanne. The office he stays in is a room shared with the owner of the bank - he can't exactly bring a stranger there. ]
The pantry, then? We'll have to eat with other employees, if you don't mind.
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Ah no no no, that's not necessary. I can handle a bit of cold!
[ Better than than having to endure people barging in conversations and getting all friendly with them. Roxanne interlaces her fingers, and takes a few steps aside, letting Akashi lead them out to the patio ]
After you!
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[ Akashi leads the way to the patio. It's not that cold, but he stops by the entrance anyway to shrug his jacket off. Then he offers it to Roxanne, his arm stretched out and the jacket folded over the length of it. ]
Take this. It should keep you warm.