7 • Wedding Ring • [Video/Action]

[wildkotetsu]

Valentine's Day already, huh? I remember thinking it was a pretty gross holiday, when I was a little kid. I just liked getting candy from the teachers, most of the time, so I guess I couldn't complain too much.

[He's cautious when he says it, but he sounds pretty okay with things; in fact, he's thinking fondly--it's probably obvious by the look on his face; this day hasn't held much meaning to him personally for the last few years. The first few after Tomoe died were... depressing, yeah, but the ones after were simply normal days. Go to work, do his job, go home, sleep, and the day was done. Still, it didn't mean he wasn't susceptible to memories.

He recalls on occasion how hard he tried to be impressive on Valentine's Day for her, but... they never really worked out more than once or twice. Still. He holds those days very close to him.]

I guess it's not as much fun when your other half is back home, huh? Maybe people can make them some cards and keep 'em put away, on the off chance you'll get to give it to 'em someday. Aa, and anyone who's got their significant other here, give them something nice to remember for today, huh?

...



[Aaaand finally a sour face. He just realized something. I know, I know, it's impressive.]

The malnosso... I'm guessing they won't like Valentine's Day either.

N-naa... Maybe everyone should enjoy their romantic evenings in bunkers?

[But more importantly, stuff to do today! He goes over to Barnaby's to visit--for some reason, he's got this weird urge to cook him breakfast. Probably because he owes him one. After this ordeal (which will probably be super weird and confusing for this poor oyaji bastard), he's going to go to the grocery store to buy some veggies or whatever. 

But he sort of ends up... like... staring down the chocolates aisle with a zombie face. ~_~]

((ooc: backdated a bit to valentine's day morning :|b))

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[concasse]

[Fufufu, guess who else is by the chocolate aisle? 8D Looking far more at ease than his voice!bro]

[wildkotetsu]

[Staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaring at this chocolate.

This is some really nice chocolate.

Have you seen the chocolate around here?

...

...

Nope that's all I got. Just this face. Right here. Maybe he just looks like Forever Alone Guy over here, but he doesn't seem to pay it any mind.]

[concasse]

[Like Sanji can ignore Kotetsu for long. Honestly, when he finally notices the man, he's unsure if he should approach or not. The guy must be engrossed in his V-Day shopping and all.

... Not that this has ever stopped him before]

Oi. Shithead. [Wave wave] You sure you're in the right aisle?

[wildkotetsu]

Eh? Uh-- [Oh. Right. He looks from the Valentine's stuff to the chef, finally grounded in reality for a sec to realize he probably looked weird. Also you're back to normal. But that's not important yet.] Nothin', nothin'! I guess I was thinking of getting some chocolate, or something.

Isn't this day the best day to find good chocolate?

[concasse]

Chocolate for a special someone, yeah.

[Can Kotetsu feel the weight of Sanji's judging?]

[wildkotetsu]

[.....

He looks back at the boxed goods, hands in his pockets.]

Aa, well... I don't really have anyone like that here...

[Are his ears getting red? Of course they are. He's so confused about everything this morning, he can't even. He's just sick or something. Totally! After all, it's been a long time since he's had a sick day!]

[concasse]

Aa. Of course not. [Sage nod.]

In that case, why don't we pick out some shitty chocolate for yourself. [For a moment, the shit-eating, hellish grin on Sanji's face conceals within it enough trolling to power a universe, but, he quickly smooths the expression out into a light smirk]

And if you happen to share some with someone else, no big deal, right?

[wildkotetsu]

Nah, of course it's not! Valentine's Day isn't just for couples, right? [GESTURING toward the chocolates, avoiding eye contact. Cough.] If you had to pick which ones were good, which ones would that be? I mean, you're the chef, right?

[concasse]

That'll depend on the particular tastes you're catering towards. [He steps up and takes a box in hand, twisting it over to check the ingredients]


... Or, you could always make some yourself. [Pause, and then lazily]

For your shitty self, of course.

[wildkotetsu]

... Right.

[ehem.]

Well, I'm not really that good of a cook, remember? I'd probably just burn it. [W-well. Might as well. Bunny would have good tastes in chocolate, right? Being all richy rich.

....

'Rich'.

Close enough.]

Something real rich, maybe?

[concasse]

[Sanji quietly concedes that point. Kotetsu making anything this special will be met with questionable consequences.

As for the suggestion, the chef picks up a few more cartoons, eyeing the ingredients with a stern eye before handing a few over] These. Not sure if your lady likes dark chocolate or milk, though.

[wildkotetsu]

[grump grump]

... It's just for me, remember?

[;///;]

Maybe I'll just stick with milk then... Aa, no, maybe not. I'm probably... on a diet... or something...

[You are making me miserable, go away.]

[concasse]

[Remember all those times Sanji wanted to be alone and you continued to subject him to your presence?

Man, payback is a wonderful bitch.]

You really expect me to believe you're blushing about yourself?

[wildkotetsu]

Oi, oi, of course not! [Oh look, it's an old man who's acting like a teenager all over again. How about that.] I mean--that's not it at all!

[brb snatching a box and starting off]

M-maaa I'll just-- get some of these okay see ya' around bye

[ZOOOOOOOOM]

[concasse]

[... Whoa, Sanji never pegged Kotetsu for the shy type.










Don't think you've escaped, old man. B| Later in the afternoon, you'll get a ring on your journal]

[Voice]

[wildkotetsu]

....

Aa?

[W-what... do you want from me... >_>]

[Voice]

[concasse]

Tch, don't give me that look. I just need a favor.

[Voice]

[wildkotetsu]

[The magical word... 3:^T]

Well... uh, what favor, exactly?

[dammit you got me already, i just know it orz]

[Voice]

[concasse]

I've got this shitty cake that needs to be disposed of, but it's still good and all.

Feel like taking out a few slices for me?

[Voice]

[wildkotetsu]

........

[Suspicious.

Squint.

But still.]

... What kinda cake?

[Voice]

[concasse]

[In response, Kotetsu is treated to an eyeful of this, minus some of the slices here and there]

Think you can handle it, or should I find someone else?

[Voice]

[wildkotetsu]

[He feels like you're roping him into something...

... something delicious.]

Well, I'd hate to turn down something like that. I'll, uh, come by?

[Voice]

[concasse]

Sure, whenever you've got the time. I'm at the restaurant.

[Voice > Action]

[wildkotetsu]

Right.

[He'll come by pretty soon, but hopefully, he can just sneak in and out. Yeah? Yeah. He pokes his head into the kitchen, looks both ways, and starts quietly toward the fridge.

Sssshhhh... Maybe he won't have to get stopped by a sneaky chef.]

[Action]

[concasse]

[No one's gonna stop Kotetsu on his perilous journey for the fridge.

The door to the kitchen (there was a door?) just closes shut. And locks.]