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Characters: Anise Tatlin, Kratos Aurion
Location: Near the park and then do Northern Lights
Rating: G
Time: Jan 16, Nighttime
Description: Anise spies Kratos and enables him to buy her dinner


Anise hated waiting. She would much rather go out and do something than to just sit around. With the recent events, she really wanted a weapon to help her out but she can be picky. She was use to having Tokunaga, her doll, do most of the work but what can she do now? She was use to being in the background and dish out spells, she wanted a staff. However, there wasn't much she could do. She had to try out different weapons.

With a sigh, she mumbled and went out to get some dinner. There was no use in getting upset on an empty stomach.

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[tokunagas]

Anise's anger was starting to get to her. However, she knew that she couldn't shout at him anymore. He was taking her to a dinner and he could very easily take that away. Fine, if that's how he wants to play it, she'll play nice.

"Then it looks like I'll have to wait 5 more years!" Oh how she couldn't wait to grow up and prove to everyone that a poor kid like her could do great things.

[flamberge]

Oh she wasn't complaining about that. Fairly surprising but Kratos certainly didn't mind.

"Patience is a virtue, one which would do you well to improve upon." Between her and Lloyd, he couldn't tell who acted more like an impatient child than the other. Probably Lloyd, but Anise certainly came close.

[tokunagas]

"But I'm being patient now aren't I?" She replied with the biggest smile she could conjecture up. However, was it just her or does it seem like he was acting like a father to her? Granted her own dad taught her how to be patient but not like this. He was a submissive person and that she had to teach herself a lot of things. It felt kind of weird.

[flamberge]

The smallest hint of a smile appeared at that reaction. She certainly was an energetic child. Almost reminded him of Mithos, minus the boy's maturity. Not to mention she did have a point; she hadn't complained even once about the food taking too long a time to arrive. "Hmph. I suppose you are."

[tokunagas]

"See? I'm glad that you're agreeing with me!" She said stretching her limbs out. "And tomorrow, I have to go back to work." She was going to say what a pain it was but with Kratos here, she couldn't complain anymore. "And in the end, it will be worth it." Or at least enough so she could the fancier stuff here.

[flamberge]

Perhaps she might be a bit wiser than he'd assumed, as well. Kratos nodded, somewhat impressed by her logic. "The more work one does, the more gratifying the outcome of said work shall be."

[tokunagas]

"Speaking of which, how much does the watch pay?" She asked. No, she wasn't seriously considering of joining, what are you talking about?

[flamberge]

Now that was an unexpected question. At least he preferred these sort of inquiries to some of her previous ones. "20 Death Dollars per hour. Usual shifts are in groups of 6 hours so for a total sum of 120 Death Dollars per day."

[tokunagas]

"I see." She said with a smirk. "Don't worry, I'm not thinking of joining the Watch, I was just curious how much money they make!" Honestly, while she had mixed feelings her job, she liked the people there.

[flamberge]

He raised an eyebrow but said nothing. If that were the case there was no reason not to satisfy her curiosity. At least, with matters of this nature.

The waitress then came by with their food, setting Anise's down first before Kratos' She wished for them to enjoy the meal before leaving. Once she left, Kratos removed the napkin from the table, unfolded it and placed it in his lap, as was proper dining etiquette.

[tokunagas]

Anise did the same before starting on her sandwich. She looked back at Kratos and started to wonder if she was eating it correctly. Those rich people and their way of eating...

[flamberge]

With knife in right hand and fork in left, he began to cut up the fish. Anise's watchful gaze didn't go unnoticed. "It's impolite to stare." Bluntly stated Kratos before eating the piece of fish now on his fork. Hmm the food was definitely worth the money.

[tokunagas]

"I know, I know." She said before chewing down on her sandwich. As she did, she was once again reminded of how rich he might be back home. It still wasn't fair!

"So how is it? The fish?"

[flamberge]

Kratos looked up at her after swallowing. While giving her a taste of the wine was out of the question, allowing her to taste the fish wouldn't hurt. Given her reaction about the having ordered this food, it's unlikely Anise ever ate something more expensive than a regular sandwich. "Would you like to sample it for yourself and see?"

[tokunagas]

She smiled sweetly at him. "Pretty please? I never had a chance to try this kind of fish before and would love it if you could!" Well, she had salmon before but it was rare that she had a chance to eat something like this. The last time she had this was when she was on her trip to save her world.

[flamberge]

Wordlessly, he pushed the plate in her direction so that it would be easier for her to try it. Eating utensils were already at the table upon arrival so no need existed for him to give her his.

[tokunagas]

With that, Anise took a small chuck from his plate before giving a bite. As she does so, she smiles to herself. "It's been such a long time since I ate something like this!" Of course, she said it without realizing it.

[flamberge]

Those words coupled with her happiness at tasting the fish made Kratos realize he probably wasn't going to be eating any more of that. She'd likely appreciate the food more than he ever could, anyway.

"You may have the whole thing, if you wish." Not like eating was a necessary thing or that he hadn't eaten anything for the past seven hours, nope. There were probably some bananas or other fruit left back at the apartment he could eat later.

[tokunagas]

Then she stared at him. Did she just heard that from him? Huh, he was a lot kinder than a lot of rich people she knew. However, she wouldn't have it. "You know, if you don't eat anything, you'll die of starvation later. I don't want to be the cause of your death when that happens."

[flamberge]

"Starvation requires upwards of several weeks in order to prove fatal and I have no intention of going without food for that long a period of time." Deadpanned Kratos as he picked up his wine glass and took a drink. Good quality wine, though now lacking a meal to accompany. Oh well, alcohol can be consumed on its own.

[tokunagas]

She pushed the fish back to him. "Nope, you're going to eat it! You bought so you eat it! And besides..." She points back to her meal. "I can't finish all of this! I need someone else to eat the rest!"

[flamberge]

"I'd purchased your meal as well, you realize." He bluntly stated. Really, if she wanted to use an argument against him there were better ones to use than that, ones more difficult to rebut. Even so, the meal belonged to her now. "If you are unable to eat it all, simply have the waitress wrap it for you so you might take it home."

[tokunagas]

She pouted at him. "Now you're making me feel guilty." She sighed before taking another bite from the fish. "At least eat some of it! Or else I won't eat any of it anymore!"

[flamberge]

With a soft sigh, he set down the glass before picking up the fork and knife. He cut off a small piece but large enough to prevent Anise from complaining of its size. Once having swallowed, Kratos turned his gaze back on her. Hopefully that had been good enough. "Was that satisfactory?"

[tokunagas]

"Yes but you need to eat some more!" She wasn't going to have it until he ate at least half of it. She pouted for him to continue. She had learned her lesson but she still felt kind of awkward around kind people. Then, a flash of guilt. Why did he have to remind her of Ion?