Blind Date Mishaps [Ophelia/Kitt; Valentines Day Event]

When Kitt stuck his tongue out at her, as they went along, Ophelia would've laughed and stuck her tongue at him right back - it really did feel like how her siblings would interact sometimes, the way she and Kitt bounced off each other. Otherwise though, as they sat down, leading up to when she would order, she would be watching people mill about outside - curious on if everyone out there was having a good day with their dates and whatnot, too. Additionally, Ophelia giggled as she noticed Kitt drooling over the menu - how hungry did that fight even make him, with as short as it was? She supposed she'd need to pack a bigass meal if she ever decided to spar with him!

Back to the present though, as the Meicoomon jotted down the orders and took their menus, Ophelia would chirp a cheery "Thank you!" to her as she walked off and alerted the cooks to what they wanted - leaving it to just her and Kitt. Whereas Kitt was nervous over starting a conversation, Ophelia was content observing her surroundings - looking at the decorations, the staff, and the surroundings outside as well. It was when Kitt would begin with a 'Sooo...' that her attention would snap to Kitt with a curious "Mrrp?", and when asked about Eris, her eyes would light up a bit. "Oh yeah, Eris!" She'd chirp, thinking back for a second.

"I met her out in the Western Flatlands- it's way too hot and sunny out there by the by, if you ever decide to head out that way. I had been out in the Folder Desert though, exploring and practicing my sword fighting, when a sandstorm kicked up! It drove me into these nearby ruins - and Eris happened to be hiding out in the same building I was, while we waited out the sandstorm." She'd explain, with plenty of emotive hand gestures - as though to help get the point across. "She had been out there with a Dorumon named Alpha - she had gotten lost from home at the time, and Alpha was there to help her get home - though they got split up in the sandstorm, which I guess drove her into the same building I had been hiding out in, eheh."

She couldn't help but think back to when Eris had popped up from that pile of scrap cloth before, and just how happily she talked about her family and friends then. "We talked a bunch about our respective homes n' families n' such, and when it started getting dark, I helped her get to sleep when the wind was rattling everything n' spooking her a bit. And then the next day, I helped her find Alpha, n' we went our separate ways from there!" Ophelia's tail was swishing eagerly, as she wondered about Alpha - maybe she should ask Eris about them sometime.... Though, in any case, she'd turn her attention more fully to Kitt now, as she asked "What about you? How did you meet Eris?"

Ophelia blinked a little; so... Kitt was a scavenger, before Eris and he met? Digging around in trash cans didn't sound like stealing to her, per se; if people wanted to keep their things, they wouldn't throw it out right? Waste not want not, and all! If he was able to find a gemstone and not go hungry, then that'd be his life set, too! 'Course, perhaps this was a misinterpretation based on Ophelia's view of the world, and how she was raised... But she didn't see anything wrong in making use of the shit people throw out, right? If you want to keep your stuff safe, you find a place to hide it that's more discreet (and doesn't read 'i don't need this anymore') than a garbage can, or you keep it close to you! Still though, it seemed he was a lil scrapper from the start; Kitt's expression looked a little grim even, at the mention of fending off any hypothetical guards...

As Kitt paused for Ophelia to speak, she would've taken a second to mull over it all, before smiling faintly; mentioning "I suppose that's one way to meet a friend!" with a chuckle; continuing "Though seeing a little Gigimon was probably more comforting than getting in trouble with guards... Why would they have gotten at you for digging around in a trash container though? If they wanted to keep those things, they would've boxed them up somewhere, right...?" Ophelia would've tilted her head one way with the question - that was something that she didn't really get, to be honest. It certainly wasn't sanitary, she could understand that, but then in that case it'd be on the digimon digging around, right? As long as they didn't make a mess in the process, she didn't see the problem with it.

Ophelia would listen intently as Kitt explained Luminas, the rules regarding such containers, and how the guards handle such rules being broken. She'd quietly nod - thinking it all over for a moment. As she saw it, it was none of her business how other people ran their territories, as long as it wasn't cruel and whatnot - if someone didn't like a territory, they could leave and make their own, right? Though, she still couldn't help but find the rule perhaps a little dumb; certainly, it was none of her business, but that didn't mean she couldn't quietly criticize it to herself. If they wanted to keep those jewels and use them though, why put them in the garbage? That just implied to her that the jewels weren't fit for anything, or worth anything to the owners anymore, and waste not want not - right?

Instead, she'd simply quietly nod and listen as Kitt would continue, talking about how Eris dragged him along to meet her uncle at some inn, and Ophelia couldn't help but ponder how Kitt must've been then, for Eris to be so concerned over him. Not to mention, what kind of digimon her uncle might've been! Her mind conjured up the possibility of Logane being a big dragon digimon, like herself or her dad.

Though, in hearing Kitt also mention just what Eris meant to him though, Ophelia's expression softened a bit. She chuckled softly, and would smile to him - mentioning "It sounds like you oughta be dating her, not going on blind dates, yeah?" with a hint of humor. "You seem to really care about her - and hell, I've seen the spirit you've got from when we first met, and how tough you are with the fight earlier - you could court her easily! Ask her out or something!" She'd add with a big grin; it seemed she still was more used to how wild digimon sometimes courted each other, not so much how more civilized digimon did. All she thought, was that Kitt would be great at sticking up for Eris and keeping an eye out for her in those times when she couldn't digivolve, and in those times when she could, they'd make a fearsome duo!

As Kitt sighed, Ophelia tilted her head one way - a concerned hue over her expression. She was wondering what the issue was then, up to when Kitt explained what happened, with them getting ready - Eris more or less confessing to Kitt - and then, finally, the misunderstanding; with Kitt rushing out and likely having upset Eris in the process. Ophelia would be quiet and contemplative for a moment, but... As she found her words, she'd simply suggest "Why don't you talk to her then, once this is all wrapped up?" The way she said it came off as though Ophelia thought this to be the most obvious answer - and in a way, she did.

Before Kitt could respond, Ophelia would be quick to explain, mentioning "I'm sure if you talked to her, she'd understand if you had a panic moment or someshit; I guess a lot of people get nervous about romantic stuff, but I dunno if I necessarily do?" She'd shrug a little, unsure if it was just a thing of her never having found a reason to be nervous or not,  but nonetheless continuing "But Mom and Dad talk a lot whenever they have misunderstandings or disagreements, so... Maybe you should talk to Eris, too, and explain that you just didn't know how to handle it at first, and tell her how you really feel then!" Ophelia would grin confidently with this, adding "I've seen how confident n' spirited you can get, show that to Eris when you go talk to her and clear shit up!"

Ophelia reached over to pat Kitt on the shoulder in an encouraging fashion, when an idea occurred to her - her ears and tail perking up in the process. "Hey, what if I helped you find something to give to Eris, like you did with the flowers for me? That might help, too!"

Ophelia purred happily, reassuringly, as Kitt reached out to hug her - and she was more than happy to return that hug. "Of course, Kitt." She'd murmur with a smile; gently scritching the back of his mane. She found the close contact soothing, if she was honest - being close to friends and family was nice and relaxing for her... "And sounds good; I trust your judgement with Eris." She'd conclude with a grin to him, bunting her cheek against his shoulder before they parted and sat down proper. It seemed Eris and Kitt did care about each other a lot - she hoped things would go well between the duo, her lil rival and her lil sorta-bro.

Once they were seated back down and the Meicoomon came out, with a large pizza and a few containers, Ophelia would light up visibly - the smell was utterly delicious. The different meats, the cheeses, she was starving, and absolutely ready to dig right in! Though, she too would reach out for a slice before the Meicoomon stopped them - and Ophelia was right ready to question what gives, up until the other feline 'mon explained what was going on. People who were dining and dashing? Ophelia blinked a second, before nodding - supposing that all made sense - before glancing to the pizza, then Kitt.

It seemed like he was having trouble, judging by his nervous attitude. Though, it wasn't like she was going to let him pay either way, even if he did have the bits for it; he did enough for her, she wanted to return the favor somehow! She'd reach down to her coin pouch - noting with a hair of amusement the candy bar she was saving was still there - before pulling out the 300 bits that they needed. "Here you go!" She'd chirp happily, handing the bits over to the Meicoomon with a big smile. "That should be enough, yeah?"

Ophelia would giggle softly to Kitt's surprise at her paying, glancing over to the younger lion. She was perfectly content paying for the pizza - as she saw it, it was silly if one person in the 'date' - assuming this was even a date anymore - had to pay for everything; it should be something at least semi-equal! Either way though, she'd wave to the Meicoomon as well, calling "Have a good night!" to her in a cheery fashion, before turning her attention to Kitt and the pizza. With his 'thank you', Ophelia would giggle again - remarking "Of course; like hell I'd let you pay for everything today," She'd grin humorously and cheekily with this. "Lemme pitch in a bit too, n' make it equal, silly!"

Now that it was just them though, there was now the pizza. Ophelia would eagerly take a slice for herself, her tail swishing side-to-side as she saw the melty cheese stretch, get stringy, and drip as she took the slice - smelling all the different toppings as she did. "Hell yeah! Nothing like a good meal after a tussle, yeah Kitt?" She'd chirp happily, grinning to him as she took a bite from her pizza. She wasn't quite as patient as the smaller Spadamon was though; she didn't blow on her slice at all, and so the bite she took was a bit too hot as a result! Her expression was as one might expect - a mix of discomfort, pain, and surprise - before she forcefully swallowed down the bite.

She'd almost immediately go for the glass of water, taking a couple of gulps of it to soothe her near-burnt mouth - "I need to be more patient, mistakes were made." She'd quickly mutter out with a sharp laugh, grinning sheepishly to Kitt as the pain from the too-hot bite began to fade. "Good to see you're enjoying it, though," She'd remark more calmly - taking the time to blow on her slice as well before she bit into it this time. "Iht'sh dahmn gud!" She'd remark, her mouth still full.

Ophelia sort of recognized in a small part of her brain that the pizza was hot, when she had made the mistake of biting into it too early - but she was impatient and stubborn, hence her rushing into digging in and burning her tongue. At least she knew better now, as she enjoyed the pizza more responsibly; giggling at Kitt's remark - "You got that damn right, eheheh!" - with her tail swishing. She was - surprisingly - taking it at not quite as fast of a pace as Kitt was, taking her time and enjoying the pizza. Nonetheless though - it wasn't long before the two had torn thru it completely.

As the duo left the pizzeria - Ophelia having left the Meicoomon a tip - she would be quite stuffed, a soft purr escaping her as she patted her belly. "Hell yeah that was; I oughta stop by there again, next time I come to Rosewood!" She'd respond - she wasn't sure if she'd been to enough pizza-places to make a solid opinion on what place in the Digital World was the 'best' - but this pizzeria was damn well up there! And the people there seemed super nice, too!

And outside... It was very nice outside as far as Ophelia was concerned. The air was nice and cool, and the sky was clear - stars and the moon stretching out across the dark expanse above, as far as the eye could see. Having been up in the mountains, she was used to this being sort of a treat - something that didn't happen often, given that it was usually cloudy or foggy up in the mountains. Yet, no matter how long she's spent away from home... Each night sky still seemed so beautiful, to her. Perhaps it was something she wouldn't ever completely adjust to, even; though not being able to see auroras from this part of the Digital World was a bit of a downside.

Either way though, she'd hum gently with a particularly cool breeze, her ears twitching and fur puffing up a little in response - before glancing over to Kitt when he began talking "Haha, yeah... It's been really nice hanging with you," Ophelia would agree with a small nod and smile, "I'd love to hang out with you again sometime, though - I wanna see more movies with you sooner or later!" She'd giggle a bit - before after some thought, adding "Hell, you and Eris live together, yeah? Maybe I could come with ya, for the evening, and we could see how Eris' date went for her! Three of us could all hang out or something, as a bunch of buds."

Another moment of thought, and Ophelia would take on a more playful hue as she elbowed Kitt, adding "And then when I head out, you can go ask Eris about you two going on a real date!"