making small talk at the work place is an essential skill to have, but it sure doesn't get any less painful each time you do it.
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you're catching stray pokémon...?
usually, it's a good idea to do after after having breakfast &. not jumping into it immediately after waking up.
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( it’s a bonafide answer, through &. through, far more than what he’d expect. each of riley’s vocables is lit with something, akin to the igniting sparks of an ember that carefully grows into a relentless fire —— it’s not harmful. it’s impassioned, as it is warm. )
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[ the scent of metal is heavy on the cloth, steam arising from the hot water only making it worse tenfold. the question only crops up every once in a while — the answer practices on the tongue, but the feeling indescribable. ]
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( &. there sat larry, at his usual spot, eating his usual meal — miraculously, his taste buds never tired of onigiri. are they the most delectable, luxurious meal out there? probably not, but they’re bursting with flavor. )
that’s good.
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⠀⠀⟡⸽⃟ ৡ —— @normigiri
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀The treasure eatery's bell rang when
⠀⠀Turo opened the door, walking past it soon
⠀⠀after. He was taking a break and wanted to
⠀⠀get more mustard rice balls there.
⠀⠀Surprisingly, there was no waiting line this
⠀⠀time...
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( careful, attentive concentration, ashen hues locked onto riley’s visage. despite his devotion &. nigh inflexible following of normalcy, he’s still persistent — albeit, subtle — of making sure his injured acquaintance is tended to appropriately. )
it is unusual.
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[ done the routine one too many times over. a handkerchief that’s procured from his pocket, kept in favour of these moments where he’d rather avoid staining blue with red. dabbing it into the water generously, and wringing out the fabric.
once it’s applied to &.
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a bowl of hot water, right.
( a simple request, not like he has much else to do. larry steps aside for a moment —— &. within the next few minutes, returns with gloves on, holding onto a bowl of hot water. )
careful. don't burn yourself.
i... uh.
( overworked &. he absolutely does not want to provide any kind of feedback. anything regarding physical combat he's not well versed in. )
you're right. i think you did great out there, all things considered.
OOF!
( feels the contact right at his ribs! even if it's not a particularly strong hit, it does make larry stagger back a little. hand comes up to pat the spot, clearing his throat. )
alright, i deserve that.
this baker had some of the most delectable puff pastries.
thank you, #undersidebakehouse.
then let me do it.
( clutches onto that shoulder, a smidge tighter. )
&. if you're insistent on going, then i'll come with you — i'm ahead of schedule on my work, anyway.












