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The Spark to A Dream [ Holly/Closed ]
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2020 6:51:51 GMT
Most of what she said was true, in fact she didn’t think she was fibbing at all! Her family was this crazy mix of stuff and her infini storage was something that she didn’t believe was too expensive. The conversation about the gabumon came and went; she remembered having to remove it from him because of that lightning strike. He was surprised that he had survived it and was sour about the state of his pelt. Honestly rosewood was somewhere that was almost… strange sometimes!
She’d blink a bit as agress stood up in alarm. She almost would have taken a step back but knowing where they were she deigned not to; lest she spilled what she was making all over the place. The quiet thump of his ears made her giggle and she’d gesture at him with her free hand.
”She’s really good with information. I keep her out when I think I need her or when she wants to be out. It’s really quiet in the infini storage so she likes it there too.”
He seemed to like slouching a bit, was it a natural habit of some kind? Maybe some kind of defensive passive means? She didn’t know! The meicrackmon rubbed at her chin a bit; she could feel the concern ever so slightly and just shook her head. At least she felt that there was some concern… maybe that was her own?
”Not the royal knights mind you. Knights of the rose. They’re this group out of rosewood. I don’t think ma intended them to correlate but that’s kinda what people think! They do a lot of good in the world; or are at least trying.”
Holly followed through with what agress was doing; a thin mesh strainer… and placing it over the pan. She’d watch him and follow suit. Even pausing and watching him quietly as he poured the mixture into the main pot. She’d do the same, following him step by step. Her ears flicking a bit as she heard that steady breath and hum follow suit! She’d follow his example as quickly as she could, making the same motions and curiously leaning as the udon noodles were shown!
She’d flick her ears and try to follow suit with what he was doing; his measurements. The items he added, there was some here or there that were mucked up. Too much brown sugar, too little soy salt. So he had only three digimon he’d consider family? One of them not knowing if they were or not?
”Who if you don’t mind me asking?”
Holly tilted her head and followed his motions, taking her time and found herself flushing a little bit at that nickname once again. She’d rub at her neck slightly and give agress a small but bright smile.
”I am thankful. I’m not the best cook and I know I probably mucked this up… Thank you Mr. Agress.”
Next was the motions with the udons, the placement and… well. Laying everything down. That broth that he had was far different than hers no doubt but that wouldn’t stop her from pouring it out like he did! She’d blink a bit as he quickly went about cutting up those green onions. She wouldn’t be anywhere near as fast and would let out a little grunt as she found the knife running against one of her fingers. Although rather than be there for even a moment her little cut healed almost immediately.
”Tsk! I’m always so bad with knives… do you have something I can clean this up with?”
She’d ask before blinking at his question. They were going to have dinner together? She’d flick her ears a few times and then feel her blush spread across her face.
”S-sure! Uhm… L-lets do that. I think mine is mostly ready? I think…”
Why was her face so red from him calling her sunflower? Why was she getting these little butterflies in the pitt of her stomach? Why why why? She’d rub at one of her cheeks; feeling the heat radiating off of it in waves...
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Post by Agress on Mar 20, 2020 7:33:21 GMT
Agress nodded for a moment content with the results of their adventure but as he prepared to move into the serving table. The sound of Holly’s grunt rang to his ears, making him almost hyper focus for a moment, both his ears flicking to her direction, the sound of his knives putting the prep table. His attention decided what was needed, putting down his bowl of Kitsune udon, in almost a blur did he slide in front of Holly.
“What..!? Holly! Were you even thinking?” Agress’s voice raised, hearing it almost dip down, this bellowing low growl slipped from him. He took Holly’s hand, seeing the small healing cut, all he needed was to see some kind of cut and his brain switched into a routine. One of Agress’s hands leading Holly, his free hand placed at her waist, pushing her over till she was sitting down in the one chair. He only pushed harder till he had her placed directly in that seat, fetching a cloth and turning on hot water.
“You should not have followed at that speed! You know how dangerous it is to wield a knife like that?! D-reapers, child lords and those foul spires. Gah! Enough of them! This is my kitchen, I don’t care what you have done outside but you will follow safety in this kitchen!” Agress voice trailed off, carrying even to the winds outside. His voice only grew in volume as it was a escalation of tension to him, winding up, even visually he started to stand up completely.
Walking his way back to Holly, Agress was almost looming over her as if she first walked into the bistro. That blank mask pointing at her eyes, the smooth wood showing nothing but the sheer intense weight of his glare, almost invisible visage of rage. Agress took a knee, getting down to be at level with Holly, he started cleaning the spot which would have clearly healed by now based of the immediate healing factor.
It was almost as if nothing else mattered, Agress tended to ‘injured’ hand, even once wiping down the hand with a hot, clean sterile cloth. Even if these things would do no help now, he proceed with every thing he knew how. Stepping back and opening a cabinet, pulling out a bandage roll and started to wrap up Holly’s hand, well beyond what he needed to do.
His gaze didn’t even meet her eyes, his attention went to immediately tossing the green onions she failed to cut, shoving them to the trash. The knives, cutting board, even the saucepan directly into the sink filling with steaming hot water. Shutting the water off and lets them soak in the heated water, Agress took no hesitation in coming back to Holly.
Agress’s movement slowed down before he started to kneel back down, taking in the bandaged hand between his own. Despite the meicrackmons hand being large, Agress’s hands still easily fit around hers. His long, thing claw like fingers curled around Holly’s hand, squeezing it for a moment.
There was a hush fallen over him, every breath his body slouched again, starting to ease back to a calmer state. He moved his head to look at her eyes, still holding the bandaged hand.
“Sunflower, you clearly can handle yourself but... Shut up! I don’t want to hear how I didn’t need to do this. My kitchen, my rules. I made sure you are safe, it was my duty to do so.” Agress started to stand back up, his voice wanted to be harsh but something kept him from being to mean to her this moment. Heading to the two bowls of Kitsune Udon, Agress turned to face her again.
“Now... I will answer your question once you take the bowl I made. We will sit down, together and have dinner. “
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2020 7:47:43 GMT
Holly honestly wasn’t expecting what came next. She’d blink a few times as what came following her small rather minute injury. She’d look up at agress as he asked what she was thinking. She’d look between him and the knife a few times before just sort of splaying her ears.
”Well I was just following after… you…?”
More blinking and he was quick to take her hand, sure it had healed but that didn’t stop him from going to work. She’d be lead and sat down; though feeling his hand at her waist made her shift slightly. Somewhat awkwardly and she felt her face start to blush a little more. She was unused to such a touch from anyone that wasn’t related to her.
She’d open her mouth to speak and flinch a bit as he told her she shouldn’t have followed that speed. He didn’t seem to care about the other things and safety? Well… Her ma had always made her peel potatoes and use tools that weren't terribly sharp. She was careful and was in the midst of teaching holly proper cooking etiquette before her passing.
”...I uh.. Don’t actually know no. Past cooking at home I don’t really know proper kitchen Etiquette. Like sure i might know how to cook a bit but...”
The meicrackmon flinched again at that sheer glare that she could feel from agress. Though the softness that followed as he cleaned her hand made her feel that pit in her stomach and the warmth in her cheeks. She wouldn’t fight him as he tended to her hand, wiping it down, making it sterile. She’d just meekly sit there, somewhat unsure what she should do.
So if you were to get cut like that you’d have to wash everything? Tend to everything beforehand? She’d swish her tail to n fro. Then he came back over to her and took her hand in his. Squeezing it softly and making her blush spread across her face. She felt her breath catch in her throat and she’d flick her ears a few times. Her eyes were tender, confused and… well. There was a bit of curiosity in them.
Further still? He called her that little name again and she felt her butterflies kick up again. A small breath easing through her lips. What was this reaction? She didn’t understand it. Not even his reaction. Her reaction to all this.
”I… okay Agress…”
The meicrackmon looked up at him, seeming a bit lost. A… smitten was the term? Perhaps? She’d slowly stand up and then nod her head as he told her what she would be doing. So she was eating his and he was eating hers? She looked between the two and it wasn’t hard to tell which was which. Hers seemed… oddly wrong compared to his.
”Uhm… okay.”
Holly would pick up the bowl and give the wolf a small smile, gently reaching to pat at his arm somewhat supportively. She appreciated his actions even if they weren’t needed.
”Thank you.”
She’d head back out into the bistro, figuring that they would be sitting at the counter together. As it didn’t seem as there were any tables here? Well. There was one table and it was shared among everyone. Her tail swished behind her and she’d look back at agress; giving him another one of her bright smiles before sitting down at the stool nearest the door.
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Post by Agress on Mar 20, 2020 8:13:49 GMT
Agress felt the tap against his arm when she walked back out into the customers area of his bistro, holding the bowl of Kistune Udon in his hand. Watching where she went to sit down, Agress was not far behind her, not letting her sit alone. Not one stool away even, he sat directly next to her, reaching to one of the square jars that rested on top of the serving counter. Taking two pairs of chopsticks, handing one to Holly, making sure to hold it in a way where he touched it as little as possible.
Once he sat down, slowly opening the package of chopsticks and breaking them apart so he can use them.. even if it was awkward. A Digimon with such elongated digits made holding delicate items awkward if he couldn’t wrap his fingers around them completely. Looking down at his Kitsune Udon that was made by Holly, the broth had a different distilled color, knowing it was the lake of bonito flakes.
Agress used the chopsticks to cut the aburaage in half and letting it soak in the broth some more before pulling up some udon. Though he stopped with the noodles in front of his mouth, lowering the chopsticks for a moment as Agress stared down at the counter top.
“Sunflower, I know I raised my voice and you did do a very dangerous accident for a kitchen. You still.. did very good, you followed instructions well. You had only a few mistakes.” Agress nodded before taking a bite of the udon noodles, to him, the taste was immediately different but the mistakes Holly made lingered.
While Agress ate from this bowl the Kitsune udon broth, thickened, it was a golden mixture of flavors but a dull yellow slimy water. Almost as someone diluted it with syrup but instead of critically penalizing Holly. Agress took another bite, then turning his head to her.
“One, your aburaage doesn’t have the same color. You stirred the sauce too much and kept it swimming, so it didn’t boil and soak through properly before evaporating.” He helped point out the errors by gesturing with his chopsticks, though on the first boiling of the aburaage he talked about how she kept the size and shape, doing a wonderful first step.
“ You other mistake is a very small one, this dish can be hard because you go from managing one item to three. The aburaage, the dashi or broth, then straining into the main pot and letting it simmer. Not too long or it burns to the bottom of the pot. You did the simmering right but... You did forget to add the bonito flakes to the dashi.” Agress points this out with a soft laugh, hiding it behind his wrist again...
While his hand twists and points towards the prep table and seeing the bonito flakes resting on the counter side, waiting to be used... almost looking out, sad, they never got to go swimming! Though with all this Agress, took another bite of the Kitsune Udon this time with the aburaage. While chewing his food, Agress fidgets on the counter top with his free hand while he eats, hearing his claws tap at the wooden surface.
Agress’s fidgeting taps began to halt before reaching over and placing his hand on Holly’s forearm. “You did good Sunflower, honestly. I would say you could sell this.”
All the exchanges between the two, even the event of Holly cutting her hand, those two Impmon’s remained at the edge of the serving table. Each of them smiling, even one holding the other, their food was done but it was clear watching Agress and Holly was its own reward...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2020 8:29:33 GMT
Holly smiled warmly up at agress as he took a seat with her. She was rather content with the little experience here thus far and was happy to continue. She’d take the offered chopsticks and split them apart. She already knew how to use chopsticks and was just calmly spinning one of them around her thumb with a surprising practiced ease. Even with her thicker fingers she didn’t seem to lose any real motion!
”This looks really good Agress…”
She’d mumble a bit and look down at her udon; it was far different than hers and she wasn’t even sure where to start. She’d follow his motions and do the same as he did; curiously tasting at them as he spoke. She’d set it back into the broth and blink slightly.
”Well… it’s your kitchen Agress. It makes sense if I mucked up like that ah… why do you keep calling me that?”
She’d feel her face turn red and she’d quietly take a bite out of her udon. She let out a soft breath of air as the taste overwhelmed her and she’d bring a hand up to her cheek. Exhaling slowly before looking to the other; her eyes sparkling even though they were halfway closed.
”This is amazing…”
She’d flick her ears and nod her head as he told her what she did wrong. She stirred the sauce too much, made it swim so that it didn’t boil and soak through properly. That made sense. She’d nod her head slowly and then glanced back into the kitchen. Right. The bonito flakes. She’d rub at the back of her neck and gave him a somewhat sheepish smile.
”Sorry Agress… I got distracted… I… I don’t get called stuff like that and… Ah. You think so? Even though I messed up?”
Holly gave him a small smile, flicking her ears and well.. He had squeezed her hand before, so why not? She’d reach over with her hand to give his free one a gentle squeeze. She appreciated his advice and was thankful that he had reacted so quickly to what could have been bad as an injury for any other mon. She’d mull something over and then brightly smile at him once more, flashing her white fangs with a small giggle.
”Maybe tomorrow I can try again? I've already covered a lot of ground today so a day or two of cooking isn't going to hurt.”
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Post by Agress on Mar 21, 2020 4:30:06 GMT
Agress steadily continued eating, though Holly showing a flare of dexterity from spinning her chopsticks around. He found this to be particularly impressive, Agress began looking down towards his own hands for a moment, inspecting the chopsticks between his fingers than stretching out those long claw style fingers. Trying to imitate Holly only ended up with the sound of the chopsticks hitting the counter top, as his long digits made it hard, to him the chopsticks were to thin to carefully move.
Even with the occasional bouts of silence, Agress was enjoying the food Holly made though he was careful not to raise open his mouth too much. Having Holly so close to him he tried to not just immediately consume his food without thought, with company around, Agress was trying to pace out his eating habits. The reason being that he had time to sit, enjoy it and actually chat with someone, this was a welcomed but rare occasion.
Agress was finishing up the Kitsune Udon bowl, his hand remained touching Holly’s forearm didn’t move, while his dominant hand continued to finish up the bowl. Agress was looking around the bowls for him and Holly, realizing he forgot the spoons for the broth, letting out a quiet huff. His slouched sitting posture perked straight up, feeling something on his hand, out of reflex his attention was immediately drawn to it.
Agress seeing Holly gently squeezing at his hand made him give a quiet scoff, even at the edges of his mask his lips curled a smile. He started to roll over his hand, the Holly was touching, feeling Agress begin to gently return the squeezing, though his grip tightened once she finished talking. Watching Holly smiling with that giggle, it was infectious, she actually got him to join in with a laugh and not hide it behind.
“You seriously never had someone call you a different name?” Agress tone was surprised though he continued holding onto Holly hand. “Lets say this, you have this white fur on your chest, right under your head and mix it with your golden head fur? When you smile, it really draws attention to your face, then showing up in such a color muted place? You are a Sunflower that brightens up the town.”
Though thinking on the last thing she said, Agress kept his smile, it lingered even at the edge of his mask. Agress’s tail seemed dead until this moment where it shifted to-n-fro in a one time sway, he was genuinely excited to hear of Holly’s interest in cooking.
“Tomorrow? No. You will be coming by more. I want to teach you and besides, even on a slow day the customers seemed to like having you around. Now Sunflower, give me more than just a day or two I have plenty I can teach you.”
Agress gave one more squeeze to holly’s hand before getting up from the serving counter, making sure they both were finished before collecting the bowls. Even going to the pair of Impmon’s, taking the dishes they had as he wandered back into the kitchen. Setting everything to soak in the sink for now, grabbing the kitchen chair with one hand he walked it over to sit in front of Holly on the chef side of the counter.
“A week. That is my minimum offer, I extend it to a week and I keep teaching you. If you want to learn more and challenge yourself you can stay longer. What do you say?”
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2020 5:25:55 GMT
Holly spun her chopsticks in her hand and blinked a bit as Agress tried the same; but his long spindly fingers made it difficult for him to do so. She’d hum a little bit and showed him how to do it by slowing down a little bit. One finger in, rotating it just slightly and keeping the speed right… She’d smile softly at him and flick her ears a bit.
She enjoyed her noodles and was actually rather happy to have this udon. It was delicious and it was making her body warm up; though her cheeks were still on fire and she could feel her core thumping in her chest.
Her smile warmed and she’d find herself shivering as he turned his hand over… and returned the squeezing. She’d find that blush grow even more if that was even possible. He didn’t seem to mind this at all? It was strange why she was so comfortable with that. She almost didn’t want to let go but at least she was allowed to keep holding that hand.
It was strangely comforting and she’d shake her head at his question. She had never had someone call her by a nickname; or at least never called her by a nice nickname. Meicoos and meicrackmons weren’t the sort that were well accepted in every circle.
”No. Not ones I’d want to keep. Well… Thank you agress. That means a lot.”
To teach her he’d need more time than just a day or two? She’d rub at her chin and at feeling him squeeze her hand again she’d almost shudder. Her tail swishing from this way to the next. What was happening here? She had come to have bistro but… She was getting all flustered and sentimental..
”Come by more? Uhm… I mean… I could do that I ah…”
He’d take their bowls and move to the kitchen. She’d lean back in her seat and mull it over. She’d flick her ears forward and blink a bit as he told her that she would need to stay for a week for him to teach her. Longer if she wanted to challenge her…
”...A week? I could do that and have jade collect the information I’m here to do so… I at least have extra hands? Uhm… Hmm. I suppose why not? Next I know you’re going to ask me to stay longer than that… but...”
She felt her cheeks turn a bit red at the jesting suggestion and she could tell that even just by the joke that she sorely wanted to stay around and learn how to cook. That her core was spinning and she’d look away; both of her hands were still on the counter and were kind of relaxed…
”...I’ll stay on one condition.”
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Post by Agress on Mar 21, 2020 9:10:58 GMT
Agress watched Holly through everything she was speaking about but as the meicrackmon became flustered, he stopped saying and doing things. Only watching the effect everything he has said and done this night, feeling he should tone it back. While holly started considering his offer, mentioning Jade, even starting to discuss the idea of how he might as her to stay longer.
He began a slow nod as Holly looked away, Agress sat up from his chair and pulled it back into the kitchen. Not wanting to waste anytime, Agress began to pull out the soaking dishes from the sink, slowly beginning to clean and put them away on a large drying rack. His Attention remained looking down at the sink, waiting to hear Hollys reaction to his choice.
“No. If you show great promise, I will want you to stay longer then just the week. I will want to teach you every cooking skill I have tucked away into my data.” Agress didn’t have many dishes form the slow day that inched along, not even breaking out the extra pile of dishes he keeps around in case of a swarm of customers.
Though Agress remained silent, as he hasn’t answered the condition choice she placed on their deal. His mind rushing too a million different ideas. All of those thoughts swarming his mind, taking him a moment to gather his composure, letting his attention slip away from his diligent duty of cleaning his kitchen.
“Well.. Let me heat this condition of yours. If its a reasonable one, I might let you do it. “ Agress tone was harsh for a moment, suddenly distracted by Holly, rapidly glancing at her before finally saying enough. Agress stood in the door frame that led to the cook’s side of the serving counter and looked out at Holly.
“Well, go ahead and spill it now.”
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2020 14:14:34 GMT
Holly flicked her ears a little bit; mulling over how jade would go about gathering data without her. Maybe the meicrackmon could send a clone along with them? But at that thought she’d look to the two impmon’s that were sitting there. Such a powerful signal cropping up and the strangeness of the form itself likely would have negative repercussions. She’d just have to work with jade here or there right? She’d watch the other go back into the kitchen and shifted so that she could watch him through the door.
”I don’t know if I’ll show that much promise but okay!”
The meicrackmon let out a soft laugh and shook her head. She was intelligent and in tune with her body most certainly but other than that she wasn’t exactly sure if she would be the one that he’d take under his wing. Cooking was always something she enjoyed, whether it with family or friends. It was one of the few things she got to do with her ma. Hearing that harsh tone the meicrackmon looked up at agress and rubbed at her cheek awkwardly. This next part brought a small blush on her face when she started to stutter it out.
”...Keep calling me sunflower? It’s cute and I like it…”
The meicrackmon’s tail swished and she’d look away; feeling her cheeks burning with blush and those butterflies in her stomach still. She wasn’t even sure if that was a good idea if she got flustered but it was so adorable and she liked the name. Something that she particularly enjoyed was how the wolf was saying the word.
”I know it’s silly but that’s pretty much it ahah…”
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Post by Agress on Mar 23, 2020 6:34:50 GMT
Agress kept his sight locked on Holly, waiting for the Meicrackmon to speak, to answer his questions but as her simple answers finally slipped from her. A loud huff bellowed from him in a frustrated breath, simply wiping his hands across his pants a moment to make sure they were dry, walking into the chefs part of the serving counter. The U-shaped counter having him stand directly at the bend, Agress leaned down over the counter, inspecting Holly for a brief moment..
Seeing this Meicrackmon turning her head away, why was this happening? Agress asked what her condition was! This almost infuriated him for a split second, still leaning forward over the serving counter he quickly reached out, grabbing at Holly’s chin, laying his palm against her chin. Why did she hide her request now, if Holly is motivated to help those in need why is it so hard to voice what you want?! The longer he remained thinking of the idea, his thoughts racing a mile a minute he finally had enough.
Able to feel Agress tightening his grip for a moment, then slowly the tension rising through his arm released feeling the soft and gentle pull of his hand. Agress began to turn Holly’s avoided gaze back to looking directly at his Mask...
“Alright! Now you listen to me. We had a fun damn time, I enjoyed the time you shared with me. Its clear you enjoyed it to some extent with me. So why this hush tone?!” Agress tightened his grip for a moment, feeling his claw like hands dig through Holly’s fur, even with his agitation falling he was still catching himself in using force. So with a deep breath he tried to relax as he kept this direct contact with Holly, even feeling his hand move to gently smooth out the fur on her jawline.
Agress started to pull his hand away, Holly getting to watch as Agress fingers gently curled to a ball and a single index finger extended then with a soft breeze of a touch. Boop. Agress poked the finger against Holly’s nose.
“Well Sunflower, I can do just that but if you have a condition or want to say something. Don’t be afraid to say what it is that you would desire. Alright?” Agress finishes this before walking back towards the kitchen and starts to calculate the bill for the Impmon’s. “Alright you two, I will be closing up so...”
Agress stopped what he was saying as he looked down at the pair of Impmon’s seeing them being much closer together than any regular Digimons would. “The hell do you two think you are doing?”
The Impmons were caught off guard for a moment. “Oh! We.. It is our anniversary and we didn’t want to interrup-”
“Get out.” Agress cut them off, in a loud firm tone.
“I- Excuse me!? What? Why?” One of the Impmons stood up looking frustrated.
“Yes, get out. Both of you!”
“Fine, we will not pay if this is the treat-”
“No. It is your anniversary, you damn well eat for free today.”
“Wait.. we get it free?”
Agress nodded for a moment, starting to walk out from the kitchen. Even stopping in front of the couple, giving them both a proper bow of gratitude before stepping over to the corner of the bistro. On this corner of the Bistro there was a board labeled ‘ The Wall ‘ with a bag hanging off of it. Underneath this board was were the collection of photos with customers.
“Here, I will put you on the honor customer wall. I will mark today as your anniversary and from now on, you will get one free meal on this day.” Agress reached into the bag, pulling out a old Polaroid camera, while cleaning it off slightly the Impmons began to cheer, who argues with free food? As Agress holds up the camera he stopped...
“Here my Sunflower. You take their picture, be part of the family.” Agress looks at Holly, his relaxed, slouched posture has returned, even tucked at the edge of his mask there was a smile from him.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2020 9:43:51 GMT
The meicrackmon seemed flustered, worried. She wasn’t sure of a few things; mostly herself and these feelings going through her mind. The butterflies in her stomach when she stared at the wolf; even looking away didn’t help. She could feel his gaze and presence very clearly. She’d exhale and wanted to speak but he reached out and grabbed her chin. She was like a deer in headlights with this. Staring at him as he turned her gaze back to him.
She wanted to keep staring, keep looking. That mask was making her feel calmer by the moment rather than the unknown from before. She’d exhale softly, and brought her hand up to touch at her cheek as she tried to vocalize. The boop on her nose however made her stiffen and she’d blink a few times.
”I did enjoy it I’m just… I don’t… well sometimes I have so much on my mind or don’t know what to say… and… and uhm…”
The meicrackmon felt herself blush at the use of that name again and she’d nod her head a bit. Rubbing at her face and exhaling slowly. This was something different than before; something she couldn’t explain. The feelings she had for people was varied and she couldn’t explain it but she felt something for this wolf. The way he handled things and the way he was so forward. It was like silence but… so much more. So different.
She’d blink a bit as the camera was handed to her; that nickname again. He wanted her to take a picture of these two? As part of the family? She felt her cheeks turn rosy and she’d nod her head a few times. She’d fumble with the camera for a moment as she was unused to it and after a few seconds of waiting she’d lean to say something.
”Ah! Say cheese!”
Hoping that the others would know this she’d snap the picture, shaking the polaroid in such a way as she had seen in the movies before shyly offering it to agress. Though she wasn’t sure if he wanted that or the camera.
”Should I put this on the wall for the two of them or do you have a place in mind?”
She noted the smile underneath the mask and walked over to the wall. Giving the impmon’s a small smile as she looked at who was a part of his ‘family’. She couldn’t help but note the difference in the mons here… some big. Some small. Some happy. Some sad. Some even seemed to be a bit beat up. But there were smiles of all sorts here… at least from what she could tell.
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Post by Agress on Apr 13, 2020 11:06:29 GMT
Helping move the Impmon’s so they could pose easier for the camera, letting the meicrackmon take the photo of the pairing. Not trying to give any hints on what to with the camera, as Holly gave the call out for the photo the pairing of Impmon’s smiled, posed and thus ended the session with them. While Holly shook the photo, Agress took the time to give farewells to the customers and started to lead them out as it was a small building but he wanted to show respect and see them out.
Once the pair of Digimon left Agress reached up and started to remove the Noren, officially showing that he was closed for the night. Placing the items aside in their bin next to the door, Agress turned towards the bistro giving a soft breath of relief as the day ended. The tall Digimon started wiping down the countertop, making sure the surface was spotless as he used spare cloth from the chef's side of the table.
During the detailed work, he found even the smallest remnants from food served, though the remnants were scattered, it was a sign of pride for him. Those pieces of the meals served were rare to find, it showed that his customers ate diligently and carefully, knowing they wanted to savor every bite. One thing broke his routine as he finished up wiping the counter, Agress moved to grab a broom to begin sweeping...
Holly standing there looking over the ‘family wall’ where photos of customers, returning customers specifically, had their photos hung up. Though sometimes Agress broke his own rule, letting the wall be a meaningful place for events or personal revelations. He got tired of waiting for her to place it somewhere upon the wall, though staying true to teaching her even in this weird way. Agress took the meicrackmon’s hand and pushed it up to the wall, using a thumbtack on the white border to safely hang up the new photo.
Agress without turning to Holly, those thin limbs moving with an awkward grace as he snatched the Polaroid out of Holly possession. Moving to put the camera away, the bag hung from the wall being opened but before slipping the Polaroid back into the hanging bag.
The Digimon stopped, something changed the energy within his motions, keeping his sight locked on the camera. His attention fixated on the lens, seeing the subtle reflection within the bistros lights but the small viewfinder. Agress caught the reflection of Holly for a brief moment, taking the camera back from the bag completely.
Agress’s long thin claw-like fingers gingerly stroked across the camera before starting to raise it, pointing it towards Holly. “You have thirty seconds before I take your picture. Ready or not.” His tone was firm as he started counting down for Holly to find what every position she could think of at that moment.
Three...
Two...
One, click!
Sounds of the next picture being produced by the Polaroid was quickly taken by Agress, passing off the camera back to Holly. “You will take this. If you are going to learn how I make food, this needs to be treated like your home too.” Starting to shake the picture steadily, walking around to gather the supplies to clean up the store for the night.
“Show me your family, get pictures of them. Then when you get back we can start your next lesson.” Once having the photo beginning to colorize, seeing the picture of Holly within its white border. Agress moved the picture back into the kitchen for now before turning his attention to cleaning the store.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2020 0:48:16 GMT
Holly was glad that she could be here for this, it wasn’t often she got to take pictures nor see such a cheerful array of individuals. Even if she had to bid them farewell so soon after taking their picture. She seemed somewhat distant looking at the pictures on the wall. So many bright and happy faces; she seemed… Oddly content staring at them.
Holly however was surprised when Agress helped her put the photo on the wall and managed a small smile to him. But with the other taking back his polaroid the meicrackmon tilted her head. She seemed confused and then couldn’t help but blush. She stammered and just managed to meekly cross her arms in front of her, holding them and smiling quietly at the camera.
It would be a very sweet and gentle image. She’d take the polaroid back from the other and blinked slowly. So she needed to take pictures of her family? She’d blink a bit… That would be hard given the status of one of them but the memorial may be something he’d need to see.
”Oh! Okay!”
Holly beamed a bit and turned her head to look down at the camera. She’d flick her ears forward and she’d have something to look forward to! Though there was a small hint of sadness in the fact she’d likely need to leave for now.
”It shouldn’t be more than a couple days. One of them is constantly patrolling so it’s… sometimes hard to find her.”
Holly laughed a bit and stepped lightly to leave the bistro; her tail flicking happily. She’d gaze back at the wolf and manage a small but cheerful smile at him.
”See you soon sunshine~”
Sunflower. Sunshine. Made sense in a really dorky way...
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Post by Agress on May 10, 2020 14:56:14 GMT
Sounds of Agress taking the photo and flicking his wrist so it waved around, steadily revealing the image. The sleek mask trained on Holly as she examined the camera that was given to her, Agress enjoyed seeing her flip around the polaroid and look it over. Something about the way Holly was handling this all only intrigued the Digimon, his cleaning efforts slowed down and his attention fell to solely watching Holly.
The cleaning duties came to an end, even as the motions to cause the color to fill the Polaroid image, Agress attention moved to the still frame of Holly’s arms crossed, the Meicrackmon’s smiling expression within the picture. That moment Agress tossed any caution he had, placing the recently taken picture down onto his stores counter, the cleaning supplies being laid to rest.
Hearing the Meicrackmon’s steps starting to leave, hearing Holly’s playful nickname hit his ears. Sunshine? Sunshine... what a peculiar thing to be called. That word ringed in his ears, almost echoing in his head to the point it got that smile showing at the edge of his mask.
“ No, wait there Holly.” Taking slow steps towards Holly, following along the edge of the counter. Agress gripped part of his clothes, tearing off some of the rims, slowly rolling it the ripped cloth into a thin string. The dark-colored fibers intertwined as it looked like a thin cord, taking these light steps until he stood directly beside Holly.
Agress said nothing while lifting one of Holly’s hands. “We are busy Digimon it seems. So, why not take a chance?” Agress took the time to be as delicate as he could, handling Holly’s hand with dexterous grace that was found in his culinary skill. Soon that dark-colored threading found its way around one of her fingers, gently tying it around Meicrackmon’s ring finger.
“If I am the Sunshine? Then it is my job to see a Sunflower blooms bright.” Agress let his words trail off with a delighted hum as the cloth ring fitted snuggly along with Holly’s finger. Keeping one hand holding onto Holly’s while Agress, the Venermon, reached with his free hand and pulled his mask. Pulling it forward just enough so show Holly this wide smile, Agress revealed his bright lavender eyes and gave Holly a wink before placing his mask back.
Agress slowly released her hand and walked back towards his cleaning supplies for the little tasks that remained. “Now, while you gather the photos of your family. When you return...” His voice halts for a moment, getting slightly embarrassed but a grin showed his enjoyment.
“When you return... “ Agress begins to repeat himself to try and get his words right. “ You can see to being My-crackmon.” Letting out a delighted laugh before getting back to cleaning.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2020 16:12:11 GMT
Holly had never really dealt with a polaroid camera before; but she thought it looked pretty cool and with how it made the pictures she took? Made her want to take more but she didn’t know how much in the way of film it might have had.
Her attention wavered for a moment but hearing him tell her to wait; she’d do exactly that. She’d blink slowly as he ripped off some fabric… and then made a little ring. She wasn’t sure where he was going with this at first but…
She felt her jaw slacken, her core beat a little faster and her face turned so red that she couldn’t think straight for a few moments. One of her hands came up to her face and she’d make a muffled groan.
”I… w-wasn’t ah! Ex-expecting…”
Holly stammered a bit and she’d stare at him as he winked at her; she was able to see his eyes and that smile which just made her core ache. She wanted to see that face more; wanted to see those eyes. She’d reach out for a moment and then he continued on.
Getting pictures of her family wasn’t going to be hard; wasn’t even going to be anything that they’d question. But the last part nearly made her want to fall over and just sit there. But instead she’d wobble and mumble to herself.
”That was so cheesy… But nnn…”
She’d mumble a bit and her hand rested on that ring of fabric; her face growing redder and redder. She’d turn to look at the cleaning Venermon before getting a somewhat dazed smile on her face.
”...That sounds really nice… See you soon then...”
And with that she’d head out; red faced and tugging at her ring finger from time to time. It’d be hard for her to stop blushing as the days dragged on…
[EXIT]
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