With Honors

“…my apologies.” He knew he got defensive when money was involved. He cleared his throat. “How about potato soup? With plenty of cheese.”

" it's okay.. " she squeezes his hand. " that sounds like a great idea. one of my own favorites when i don't feel like making anything too difficult to be honest. "

“My mother writes to me every now and then and has mentioned how different the food is in Fontaine. I’m no gourmet, but I’d like to try more of it than I got to last time.”

#sncwlight #mobile

“It’s not as if I’m chronically broke.” A frown. “But, thank you.” He has more hunger than pride right now.

" i never said that, Kaveh. i didn't even imply it. i know rent and the like sometimes just eats through mora. " she just leads him to the kitchen. " let's forget about that and focus on food now. "

“…my apologies.” He knew he got defensive when money was involved. He cleared his throat. “How about potato soup? With plenty of cheese.”

#sncwlight #mobile

"...well, I don't always have the funds for groceries, either," he admitted. "Mm, soup sounds good, though."

" that's okay. i know shit happens... " she kisses his cheek and then tugs his hand, a sign for him to follow her. " come on then, let's get you fed~ "

“It’s not as if I’m chronically broke.” A frown. “But, thank you.” He has more hunger than pride right now.

#sncwlight #mobile

" i don't know how you manage to forget to eat. " she just sighs and shakes her head. " making something together sounds like a great idea! is there anything specific you want to make?~ "

"...well, I don't always have the funds for groceries, either," he admitted. "Mm, soup sounds good, though."

so kaveh, would you ever think of marrying ishtar? having a family with her?

"I don't see why not. But that decision is hers to make, as well, and I wouldn't want to presume she even wants a family, or wants one with me."

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She couldn't help but laugh to herself in amusement at the sound that met her ears. He really wasn't good at lying sometimes, at least not to her. Guiding him to lean against the counter she quickly set about gathering what she'd need, hurrying her way through the kitchen with a soft hum sounding.

" Nice try to start , I'll give you that , but you need to try a little harder . " Ishtar teased, poking her tongue out. " It's okay to take breaks , you know ... And if you can't take them on your own , come find me . " There was a brief pause as she turned back to the cooking, trying to hide the redness slowly growing on her cheeks.

" We could ... Go on a date or something , if you wanted ... "

"Yes but... the quicker I get jobs done, the more likely the client will give me a bonus." And even if he wasn't particularly strapped for cash these days, the more, the better.

At the suggestion, he nodded. "I'd like that. Did you have something in mind?"

she presses a kiss to his knuckles. " i'll make sure to pack some stuff in the meantime then~ have you eaten today? would you like me to make you something? "

"...eaten?" That made him pause. "I... had breakfast?" He'd been so busy enjoying his free time he'd lost track of time. "How about we make something together?"

she can't help but giggle as she takes one of his hands in her own. " it's no trouble at all, Kaveh.. honestly, i'll take any excuse to get out of here for awhile and a trip with you sounds wonderful. "

"It's very much appreciated," he said, squeezing her hand. "I just finished a job and have some time, so I was thinking of heading off in the next couple days."

" ... It's been a couple of days , by the looks of it . I just got back from a job ... " Well, that meant there was only one thing to do now - make something for her boyfriend to eat. Encouraging him onto his feet it was then the Matra made a point to tug him along with her toward the kitchen.

" Come on you , I'll make you whatever you want . Are you hungry ? "

"I'm not-"

And there was his stomach growling. It sounded vaguely like a machine in need of oil.

"...shwarma sounds good."

oh. she had no idea his mother was in Fontaine. " do you want company during your trip? i don't have anything important to do, so i can accompany you, if you want me to, of course. "

"I wouldn't want to trouble you..." A pause. "But I do know very little about navigating Fontaine. When I visited for her wedding, I had a few escorts from her husband's family for the entire stay."

" Kaveh ... " What was she going to do with him? Gently tipping his head toward her Ishtar offered a rare smile before shaking her head, free hand moving to take one of his.

" Your work can wait until you've gotten proper rest . Aren't you always scolding me for overworking ? "

"...I suppose so." He stretched, a couple cracks sounding from his back. "I... when did I last eat?" He glanced to the pile of coffee mugs. Yep, he'd been living on coffee for two days.

" it's pretty easy. since i had been there last, i think they've chilled out on some of their weirder laws. what are you making a trip for? " she can't help but be curious.

"My mother lives there with her new husband. Needless to say, after all that's happened, I'd rather see in person that she's alright."

A soft sigh escaped as she caught sight of him. Making her way over a hand came to brush hair back from his face before leaning down, pressing a kiss against his temple.

" Kaveh , this is bad for your back . Want me to help you to bed ? "

"Huh?" He jerked up when he felt someone touching him. It only took a couple seconds to realize it was Ishtar.

"Ah, no, I'm fine," he said. "I have a job to finish..."

@sncwlight

"...how easy is it to travel around Fontaine these days? I may need to make a trip." And when he was last there, he almost ran afoul of about twelve obscure laws.

@viindicators

He is half asleep over his drawing supplies. Please save him.

uh oh, she's spotted him. she skips over to him, takes his hand in her own and presses kisses to the back of it.

A pause, though he does let Nat take his hand. And then he smiled.

"You missed me, I see."