genessia | [CLOSED] Out of all the past confusion

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[CLOSED] Out of all the past confusion | Out of all the common spite

Who: Trunks & Mai
What: First Date
When: Mid-July
Where: Genessia Shooting Range (...no, really), followed by dinner at The Garden Bistro in Attleton, and then capping off the night with a visit to the Sky Gardens in Nova City.
Warnings: none

[Mai couldn't recall the last time she'd had the opportunity to dress for a date.]

[At the very least, Trunks had given her a brief summary of his plans for the evening. Enough that she knew mobility would be necessary. Comfort. Clothing she could bear while walking during the warmer sunlight hours. That would allow her to breathe through the humidity of the late evening. Recalling a love of fashion from her previous "life", she settled on a grey, short-sleeved sweater dress and thin leggings. Black boots. Minimal makeup, focusing mainly on her eyes. A small bag to carry her communicator and some money.]

[She knew she wouldn't have to wait long, considering they lived in the same apartment. So she sat on her bed, facing the mirror on the opposite wall, and finished brushing her long hair. The door left ajar so he knew he was welcome to enter at his leisure. Just like before.]

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[This time, Mai's head did dip downward. Although her expression was less one of sheer embarrassment and more...almost like someone who'd been caught doing something she shouldn't, despite the fact that she was well ~~beyond~~ within her legal rights.]

...I was considering a glass of wine, actually.

[Her reaction brought a soft chuckle, although the hint of blush remained.]

I doubt a glass of wine is enough to get you anywhere near buzzed or tipsy. Especially if you have food with it.

[Maybe teasing just a bit too.]

Do we want red, white, pink, or a glass of each?

[She smirked a bit at his suggestion, wondering in the back of her mind if it was even a good idea to mix wines, before deciding--]

A glass of each. Since we're trying new things tonight.

[Because, after all, what could be the harm?]

[Maybe it was, maybe it wasn't. They have been getting far more regular meals than before they'd been 'kidnapped'. They'd be having dinner as well. HOPEFULLY she was also far from concerned about him letting anything happen to her (or doing anything to her while under the influence); because he wouldn't let either of those scenarios happen.]

Glass of each it is then. Ready to order?

[Because he's looking around and ready to signal their waiter, if said waiter is not already on the way.]

I think so, yes.

[The waiter approached, and after receiving confirmation that they were both ready and without further questions, began to jot down the order. Mai went first, requesting the salad and two of the wines they'd discussed--the red and the white.]

[Trunks continued, ordering water for them both too, as well as the Eggplant lasagna. And when that came out, please bring a glass of pink-blush wine as well. Menus taken, the waiter headed off to put their orders in.

Leaving them both alone once more--with Trunks offering a shy smile, and unsure of just what if anything, to talk about.]

[There was only a moment in an otherwise mildly tense silence when the bus boy stopped over to provide them with a small basket of bread and butter, along with two glasses of water, before venturing off once more to his next task.]

[This, at least, provided Mai with an excusable pause as she allowed herself a healthy sip of her water before placing the glass back down and turning to Trunks.]

...would you believe I'm not actually sure what to say right now?

[She admitted sheepishly, but with a good-natured chuckle. The irony was not lost to her, as she was always the one in the past who had words for him. Typically of comfort, but always deliberate and at ease.]

Yes.

[An instant response, and some embarrassment at the promptness, and relief too.]

I mean, it's...I just...I'm not sure what to say either. You already know me, so know I'm happy so I can't really say that I'm glad you're here with me--it's obvious. But I also think, from what I can tell, you're happy too? Or at least, that you'd tell me if you weren't enjoying yourself.

[Nerves and shyness are horrible.]

Of course I'm happy.

[And it was only because Trunks seemed mostly sure of that, questioning tone aside, that her smile didn't fade. There was still a minute trace of tenseness on her part, but it could easily have been attributed to the awkward situation.]

I've always been happy whenever we get to spend time together. [Outside of battle, of course.] Almost since the day we met.

[His eyes widened a bit, and blush threatened to return. He'd known she enjoyed spending time around him, and his mother before. They'd met through rebuilding efforts, and then grown closer as things had gotten worse... Bonding over little joys and big sorrows and everything in between.

But the idea that she'd been happy spending time with him for that long---that was clearly a new concept. The surprise of it, and simple sudden pleasure of it, was naked to see in his eyes and expression.]

M-m-me too.

[Quietly, almost inaudibly, eyes down in shyness.]

I...didn't really have many friends growing up---at least, not in my timeline.

[Her lips pressed together in the few seconds of silence that followed.]

...I know.

[Not that it was something he spoke of much, if ever. But...in the year's time they fought, she had rarely seen him interact with others on a regular basis besides herself and Bulma. Casual acquaintances, yes, and there was no denying a degree of innate charm to his personality--she recalled some of the older aunties at the shelter appreciating him for just that--but he was still incredibly withdrawn to the point of timidness.]

To be truthful...I didn't really, either. [Likewise, a rare moment in which she divulged something from her past. Even if it wasn't about...] Before you, there were maybe two others I was close to. And I lost them both. Years before we met.

Shu, and Pilaf, yes?

[A sympathetic smile, and his hand reached out for hers to offer more comfort.]

I'm sorry for your loss--and for all the differences in between timelines, if they were like the trio I saw when I was in the past, then I can only imagine how close you 3 were.

[She was very nearly surprised he remembered...before she remembered he'd met them in the past. Along with the little her.]

...that's right.

[A weak smile appeared, and she shook her head lightly to dispel any notion of her wallowing in grief. The losses she'd suffered had been great, but those had been so long ago by then....]

We were together for a long time. [Longer than even you probably realize.] We didn't always get along, though. It wasn't until years later...towards the end...that we realized how much like family we'd become.

[She may not have been wallowing in grief, but his hand was still holding hers for comfort and sympathy.]

Sometime you'll have to tell me how you all met. I definitely saw some strong bonds when I was in the past. I suspect the younger me liked having more kids his age around besides Goten.

[An open offer if she wanted to take it. Whether it be now, or some other time.]

[Something he said seemed amusing to her just then, and she gave a half-laugh as she shook her head.]

I could tell you right now. It's not a very long story.

But...I'm not sure you would believe me.

Whenever you're ready, I'll listen. And you might be surprised by what I'd believe. My life hasn't been normal ever, and there are still moments where if I hadn't lived it, I wouldn't believe it.

[But liked when she laughed, even if it was a half-laugh.]

[...well, if he insisted...]

Pilaf put out an add in the local paper looking for some henchman to work for him.

Shu and I answered.

[Have fun puzzling that one out.]

[That was not the answer he expected clearly, as is obvious from the surprise and that it takes him a moment. Before he's laughing softly.]

I knew Pilaf was precocious, but... Guess all of you were more precocious than I thought.

[She actually chuckled at that. Showing no signs of attempt to refute.]

If you had known me then, you may not even have recognized me.

I admit, it took me a bit to recognize you in the past too. But that also might've been because of how rough my arrival was, and everything that happened after it.

[Nor was there any hint he might think she meant more than she did.]

As much as being kidnapped sucks, that has been one of the unexpected positive sides. We've been able to make more friends. And spend time with family.

[Then ducking his head, trying hard to not blush again--hoping soon the waiter'd arrive with drinks maybe?]

Even...even if we weren't on a date, and even if this doesn't work--you'll still be welcome by my family. For what it's worth.

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[Although that hadn't entirely been what she meant...she still chuckled at his ongoing misunderstanding.]

[After all, it's not as if she'd made a point to correct him.]

[...yet.]

I remember.

It's still a bit amazing to think that, even in that alternate world, we still found each other. And that I would end up at Capsule Corp, of all places. With Shu and Pilaf.

I can only imagine how that happened--as I never got the story while I was there.

[Far too many other things going on, as she had a glimpse of.]

From all I could tell, they were being taken care of well though. Not that I'm surprised, knowing my family. Even if they get flack for it--I did hear something about them helping out, and being called 'freeloaders'.

[Maybe a hint of teasing, but he was glad they had found their way to Capsule Corps.]

[Mai gave a sound vaguely similar to a low snort. One of amusement.]

We've been called far worse.

[Before she could elaborate on that, however, the waitress arrived with their food. Placing both aromatic dishes on the table, along with a couple of side plates after overhearing the two of them discuss sharing.]

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