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[parodeity]

DAVE STRIDER

consider this your warning about stairs. itll just keep happening bro. im telling you man

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[parodeity]

I kinda sorta had a plan too. [ he grins. ]

[windeity]

[He looks surprised.] Wait really? [Pleasantly surprised, at least.] After this then, or...?

[parodeity]

We can do it Saturday maybe. I was going to cook for you. [ neither of them discussed plans... ]

[windeity]

[...it's unfortunate that this makes him happier than most things.]

Saturday I'm all yours anyway, so...I would like that.

[parodeity]

I like your anniversary plans too. Or that you made 'em.

[windeity]

It was important and you're important to me. I'm sorry it was kind of a surprise and I sprung it on you so soon after your shift ended, but it kind of worked out didn't it?

[parodeity]

I don't mind you related surprises. And now we have a Saturday plan, so.

[ he's flipping through the menu one handed ]

[windeity]

So we're in a good place. [He looks over Dave's shoulder to read.] Order whatever you want. What looks good?

[parodeity]

Ummm. Steak? [ he could probably stand to eat more meat. ]

[windeity]

Steak's a good start. [Dave could stand to eat more, period. But John's not picky.] Like actual wok-seared steak and vegetables maybe?

[parodeity]

Sounds good to me. Fried rice? Are you sharing or...?

[windeity]

[Shrug.] How hungry are you? I don't mind sharing if you want to split something.

[parodeity]

I'll split if it sounds good to you, or leftovers can be a thing.

[windeity]

Splitting's fine. I'm always good with steak...and rice is filling. Maybe some noodles?

[parodeity]

I like the little salads with ginger dressing.

[windeity]

Then salads with ginger it is. Steak and veggies and your salad and my noodles. [He doesn't even ask for confirmation before he orders said-food.]

[parodeity]

[ there's zero complaint. ] Do I get hints about activity two?

[windeity]

Do you want one? Or would you rather be surprised totally? [A pause.] It's not that extravagant.

[parodeity]

I don't think we're usually extravagant people. I do like dressing up, yeah, and I do kinda like doing fancy shit sometimes, but all my favorite meals have just been at the house.

[windeity]

Why is that anyway? Because it's simple?

[parodeity]

Because it feels like being a family.

[windeity]

[Oh.

...give him a moment to shift in his seat and try to kiss him again.]

[parodeity]

[ embarrassing!

but john gets a brief kiss before dave pushes him off, laughing. ]

Well it does? You've never seen yourself in the kitchen.

[windeity]

[Let him be affectionate in public!!]

Well no, I haven't. I'm not sure how I found but I will take your word for it I guess. I don't mind being a family.

[parodeity]

You just look comfortable. I like sittin' in the kitchen just talking and watching and then getting to eat together while our cat tries to convince us she needs the food too.