[Having embarrassed her so badly embarrasses him too, and then they're both red-faced, but it's nothing to worry over. He holds her hand loose, friendly - and necessary, he thinks, to really make sure she gets what she's looking for...
[He closes his eyes. He tries to picture a perfectly cooked wagyu dinner - but he tries to leave some of it up to Haru too. He tries to, if he can, bring both their ideas together to create...
[A meal, right there between them on the table. Neil lets go of her hand and straightens in his seat. It looks good. Really good...]
How's that, Haru? [He laughs through his words, gesturing down at the plate.] A small miracle, isn't it? Tell me how it tastes.
Our work, I say. [All said while taking a bite himself indeed.]
Holy-- [Holy nothin'! Watch your tongue, Neil.] It's delicious.
But I mean it, Haru. When I took your hand, I tried to...I don't know...sort of combine our... Magic? Or just...our essence? [He starts laughing at himself.]
Oh, I don't know. I thought we'd work together to make it real. That's all.
[ Since the last time wishes were made, reality got bent in ways it shouldn't have and then there was the entire ordeal with Maruki...
Some lessons could only be taught in pain, which is why she's been holding off on doing much this new ability sweeping across this land. ]
But... thank you, Neil-kun! Yes, good food is nice, but it's nice to be able to share it with a friend. I am usually eating alone at home during the school year.
she's so scandalized - are u sure ur not the one from the 50s, haru?
[He closes his eyes. He tries to picture a perfectly cooked wagyu dinner - but he tries to leave some of it up to Haru too. He tries to, if he can, bring both their ideas together to create...
[A meal, right there between them on the table. Neil lets go of her hand and straightens in his seat. It looks good. Really good...]
How's that, Haru? [He laughs through his words, gesturing down at the plate.] A small miracle, isn't it? Tell me how it tastes.
she may as well be
There's a small gasp, astonished that Neil actually managed to actualize her wish into existence. ]
Oh! You really did it!
[ She looks between Neil and the plate, mouth agape just a little before she realizes how silly she must look and conceals her mouth with her palm. ]
That's amazing... I can't believe this is actually happening.
[ She takes the fork and knife and cuts into a small corner, taking the daintiest bite.
But oh... this tastes good. Her palm presses to her cheek with delight. ]
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Well. How is it?
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[ It's amazing that Neil was able to grant this with such little information.
She nudges the plate toward him then. ]
Please have some. After all, this is your work.
[ She's not sure if it took anything out of him to grant the wish, but to enjoy a meal with someone? Well, that's just another part of her wish. ]
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Holy-- [Holy nothin'! Watch your tongue, Neil.] It's delicious.
But I mean it, Haru. When I took your hand, I tried to...I don't know...sort of combine our... Magic? Or just...our essence? [He starts laughing at himself.]
Oh, I don't know. I thought we'd work together to make it real. That's all.
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[ Since the last time wishes were made, reality got bent in ways it shouldn't have and then there was the entire ordeal with Maruki...
Some lessons could only be taught in pain, which is why she's been holding off on doing much this new ability sweeping across this land. ]
But... thank you, Neil-kun! Yes, good food is nice, but it's nice to be able to share it with a friend. I am usually eating alone at home during the school year.
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If you ever want company, I'll be glad to share a meal, Haru.
wrapped!
Please allow me to do the same for you then! I'm happy to share a meal with you as well.