omnomcinnabon | Just a quiet moment [meme rp]

[The snow was gently falling on the hill. Tsuzuki didn't mind. It made him feel like there were snowball fights and snow angels in his future. So far from the nearest town, it was peaceful and white as far as the eye could see. The only movement came from animals and spirits. In the end, he went outside of the little cottage, looking around expectantly. It was too cold this afternoon, so he couldn't simply leave anyone out to freeze. Not even if he had been told to focus on the mission.]

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[Of course Tsuzuki goes outside in this weather. Hisoka can't help but follow him out, knowing if his partner does see or hear someone that things were going to change priorities from their mission. He pauses next to his partner, looking out at the snow and hugging himself to try and keep warm. He's always hated extreme temperatures and how they make him so uncomfortable. Even bundled up in his coat he still feels the cold.

Even so, it's hard not to admire the snow, all the white surrounding them and watching it fall.]

It's so....peaceful.

[Though somehow between their mission and Tsuzuki's usual playful moods he doubts that will last too much longer.]

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It is.

[The chill creeps nearer, even though they're both dressed in warm jackets perfect to keep. Tsuzuki inches closer, wrapping his still-warm arm around Hisoka's waist. They shouldn't be outside when it's clear his partner can't handle it, so Tsuzuki waits for his partner to give a sign that he wants to go inside to the warm blankets and even hotter tea.]

I heard that during the nights, you can see spirits coloring sky. Maybe if we're lucky tonight we'll get to see them play.

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deathofempathy

[Hisoka leans in against Tsuzuki a little, quiet and admiring the view. For now he doesn't seem to mind the cold too terribly at least. He's learned to tolerate certain situations to keep his partner happy. A little cold won't kill him. At least the cold won't make him faint and have to be carried back inside, unlike the heat does. He'll stay outside for a bit longer.]

Spirits colouring the sky? You mean the sunset?

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[Small gestures like leaning close means a lot to Tsuzuki. The chill of the weather can't compare to the warmth he feels inside whenever Hisoka lets his guard down.]

No, it comes after.

[But that would mean waiting for a couple of hours, and despite how cozy it is to stand and watch the snow with Hisoka they're still getting cold fast. He shivers lightly, closing his eyes as large, puffy snowflakes land on his face and eyelashes. He knows what would make them feel less cold, but suggesting it might get him in trouble.]

It's nice, isn't it? Not like having to spend another day in the office.

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deathofempathy

I'm not staying out here that long if that's what you intend to stand out here in the freezing cold waiting for.

[Blunt as ever, but Hisoka would be just content watching this spirit thing from the window. Inside where the fire is already going and nice and warm. He huffs slightly, attempting to blow away some hair and snowflakes from his bangs, almost pouting briefly as he does so.]

But...you're right. It does beat doing paperwork.

[Since it isn't like Tsuzuki helps with the paperwork, that sort of gets left to Hisoka lest his partner lose it or get it ripped somehow or rather.

He shivers a little, almost seeming to be attempting to curl up closer in the cold.]

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So mean, 'Soka.

[Tsuzuki isn't hurt by the bluntness. That honesty keeps him from second-guessing what Hisoka thinks. It is the bluntness that made Tsuzuki believe Hisoka's words when they clung together in Touda's fires. Smiling brightly, he brushes some of the snow out of his partner's hair. A white puff of air escape his lips as he breathes.]

Cold? I know how to fix that.

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deathofempathy

Just the truth. That isn't mean, it's a matter of comfort. I'm not saying you can't stand out here waiting for it and freeze yourself. Just that I wouldn't be out here that long.

[He closes one eye as Tsuzuki brushes some snow from his hair, simply allowing the contact as he blinks away some snowflakes from his lashes.]

A little. What did you have in mind to fix that?

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It is kinda cold, I guess.

[Tsuzuki's cheeks grow pink when Hisoka closes his eyes. In this light, there is something otherworldy lovely about him.

He smiles crookedly, a playful glint in his eyes. It should be warning enough for Hisoka to realize that he's up to something, before he reaches down into the snow and lifts a handful. He gives his partner a second to react before he lets the snow rain down on his head.]

Snowballfight!

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deathofempathy

Kinda? It's freezing out here.

[But oh, that smile definitely means something is up. Hisoka is instantly wary and on guard but still doesn't quite manage to dodge the incoming snowball. He wipes some from his face with his sleeve before half glaring and half pouting at his partner.

And then reaches into the snow to retaliate. Clearly this is the best and most mature option.]

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[That is the best reaction. Tsuzuki laughs with delight when Hisoka joins in on the fight, and tries to throw another snowball at him. Right as he does, he gets a snow straight to the face.]

[Toppling backwards, Tsuzuki somehow manages to grab a hold of Hisoka's coat, dragging him down with him.]

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deathofempathy

Ack!

[And here there is a squawk from Hisoka as he feels the tug at his coat, attempting and failing to keep his balance and ending up falling down next to his partner. There goes any hope of keeping somewhat dry, he muses, feeling the wet snow clinging to him already as he lies there for a moment.

And then promptly reaches over and attempts to smush more snow at Tsuzuki. The klutz.]

I don't see how lying in the snow counts as warming up.

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[As the fell, a cloud of snow flew up into the air, the particles glittering in the sunshine. Tsuzuki is caught of guard by it, almost as much as he's caught unaware that he successfully dragged Hisoka to the ground.]

[He isn't unaware for long, since Hisoka is good at payback. Tsuzuki wipes the snow away, grinning happily as he sits up and leans over his partner. Even though Tsuzuki is as wet as Hisoak, he ignores it in favor of his partner. Hisoka has snow on his hair and on his neck where it's melting. Tsuzuki can't help himself. His hand strokes some of the wetness away, worried that his partner will catch a cold.]

This wasn't what I meant. I just wanted to play, first.

[He offers him a hand, in case Hisoka wants to get up.]

Want to go inside?

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deathofempathy

Of course.

[Hisoka blinks and looks to Tsuzuki's hand as the other brushes some snow off of him, closing one eye when he wipes some from his hair. It's cold, he can feel it creeping up more on them in spite of the warm coats. He reaches for the outstretched hand and gives a nod.]

We probably should before we stay out here too much longer.

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[Tsuzuki is cold too, and although he loves how crisp and bright the snow makes everything, the sting of frost on skin is still something that is best experienced in short periods of time.]

[Pulling Hisoka up to a standing position, Tsuzuki brushes more of the now off of his shoulders. It's surprising how much of the stuff can cling to you from such a simply frolic. At least Hisoka doesn't look genuinely angry about it. That's good.]

Sounds like a good idea. I can light up in the fireplace and everything.

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deathofempathy

[Hisoka stands, back to his feet as Tsuzuki helps him up, letting his partner brush more snow from his coat as he himself reaches to wipe some from Tsuzuki's hair and coat.]

You always make such a mess....but a fire sounds good about now, yes.

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[Tsuzuki is somewhat caught of guard when he's touched in return. Hisoka rarely uses touch to communicate, so in the few cases he does, Tsuzuki doesn't take it lightly. That surprise quickly turns to delight, and he bends down like an obedient horse so Hisoka can get the snow out of his hair.]

We might even manage to make some tea. Or hot chocolate. And we'll forget all about how cold it is.

[A little unsure, he curls his fingers around the edge of Hisoka's coat.]

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deathofempathy

[Hisoka's expression is halfway between exasperation and fondness for his partner, by now quite used to helping clean up after Tsuzuki in some manner or other. Whether it's washing his clothes from spilling something or helping wipe food from his face. Snow isn't much different and at least isn't sticky. Just cold. Which is why his hand doesn't overly linger too long.]

Hot chocolate for you perhaps. Unless you leave the sugar out of mine.

[But there's almost something of a pause as Tsuzuki still holds to his coat a bit, looking up at him uncertainly.]

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[Tsuzuki doesn't mean to pause, but his emotions suddenly warms again, like a bright spot of sunshine after a cloudy morning. He's thinking about holding Hisoka's hand, and the small chance that his partner might not pull it away.]

[It makes his nervous. He swallows, looking briefly at Hisoka's mouth. The way his thoughts travel, he knows that he's entering dangerous territory. Tsuzuki gives him another small smile, finally daring to wrap his fingers around his partner's, tugging him towards the door.]

How do you take the sugar out of the hot chocolate?

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deathofempathy

By not adding sugar to it besides the chocolate.

[Which he knows Tsuzuki would for his own, but hopefully Hisoka can avoid that for himself. He doesn't mind the occasional sweet thing so long as it isn't too packed with sugar.

The empath is either oblivious or pointedly not commenting on Tsuzuki's train of thought as his partner stares at him. At his lips. But he does allow Tsuzuki to take his hand and lead him inside. It'll be warmer there at the very least.]

Lets get inside. It's freezing out here.

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I guess I can do that.

Oh, that is nice. I can feel my fingers again.

[Tsuzuki strikes the thought down once he's conscious of it. The last thing he wants is to make Hisoka uncomfortable. Dragging him to the door, he doesn't wait for permission before he tugs him inside. The change is dramatic. Instead of the biting cold nipping at their skin, the house is dry and comfortable, and the air is just bordering on being warm. It's the perfect temperature to sit in front of the fire, and Tsuzuki's emotions flutter pleasantly at the idea of such a simply comfort. Shrugging out of his wet jacket, he turns to Hisoka as he puts it on a hanger. He reaches out to take his partner's, too.]

Want me to take it?

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Or I could while you check on the fire.

[Because. Yeah Tsuzuki in the kitchen is never something Hisoka is the most comfortable about. He quickly shuts the door behind them once he is inside, savoring the warmth and giving an almost appreciative sigh at the heat. It's not the warmest without a fire but it is certainly better than the cold outside. He looks to Tsuzuki before back down at his own jacket at the question before shrugging out of his own. He's relieved at the warmth, feeling it already as he hugs himself a little.]

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omnomcinnabon

Okay!

[Luckily Tsuzuki doesn't need much encouragement. He doesn't even notice that it's Hisoka subtle way of keeping him out of the kitchen.]

[He's simply happy to have something to do, and the fact that he's with someone he cares about only makes it that much better. Tsuzuki plucks Hisoka's jacket out of his hands, hanging it up to dry for him. The rest of their clothes is another matter. It makes him suddenly flustered, because although he'd like to get out of his wet clothes, he is not drunk enough to strip carelessly.]

Do you want to change into something dry first? I think your pajamas is still in the bedroom.

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Ah, yes that would probably be a good idea for both of us.

[Because Hisoka is always the one more self conscious about his body given the curse, being stuck at such a younger age and having been raped. So naturally he agrees to that, quickly heading off to the bedroom and changing before coming back out to the lounge, bundling up as best he can after having put his wet clothes in the laundry.]

You better get changed too, Tsuzuki.

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I will. I just wanted to give you the chance to do it first.

[Setting things on fire is something Tsuzuki is unfortunately good at, and for once it can actually be useful. With his usual careless grace, he places a fuda on the logs and whispers and incantation. The magical flame licks at the corner of the paper, before enveloping it completely.]

[The scent of smoke brings him back to a place he doesn't want to be. He doesn't want to ruin this good moment by remembering. Sighing quietly, he moves to the bedroom without a word. That might be cause for concern, except that he returns only a few minutes later, eyes bright as he buttons his pajamas up.]

Are you still cold?

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[Hisoka watches, tempted to say something about Tsuzuki being more careful lighting the fire but. Well, it's Tsuzuki. Tsuzuki and 'careful' hardly go hand in hand with how reckless and carefree his partner is.

He dries his hair with a towel, looking up from watching the flames when Tsuzuki returns, distracted from his own recollections of Kyoto.]

I'm warmer. Come here and get your drink before it goes cold.

[Because he took the time while Tsuzuki was changing to make the hot chocolates, Tsuzuki's with sugar and marshmallows, of course. His own is plainer but that suits him fine.]