kaloxia:
“Cherry sours? What’s that?” It was her first time hearing of it. “… If we get slushies, I want a blueberry one.” Alphonsine didn’t notice their nervous gesture, only because she was focusing on not being nervous herself. Or better yet, letting it be known that was nervous. It wasn’t a foreign concept for her, though it was usually for stuff like testing an invention for the first time or if a weapon that she created worked perfectly for the heroes who commissioned her. That she was familiar with, not this. Not being aware of her feelings for another person, especially when that person themself felt the same way. “And I don’t know yours. I guess we should change that,” Alphonsine said, putting her tools down and standing up, walking out first. “I like chocolate, specifically dark chocolate. But I’ll usually eat or try any candy you give me. You?”
“oh gods, have you really never had them? they’re so good, we’ll grab some for sure.” those were definitely their favorite. “bet. i usually get green apple.” al was taking in the new information, it’ll come in handy someday. they started to relax, not necessarily forgetting what the whole point of this snack run was, but more so starting to feel more confident. it’s alphonsine! they hang out all the time. it’ll go well. maybe. “dark chocolate? oh, so you’re a freak. got it.” they were teasing, of course. “i like sour belts! as far as chocolate goes, i’m weak and like milk chocolate. i can’t help who i am...”