All the more reason to stick to my taste. I did manage some sampling .
Hm, I doubt I'll find any traditional otsumami. What do westerners eat instead? Besides fried food. [ His current frame of reference is Graze in Minneapolis, so. ]
[ And he's probably distracted himself but it's fine! Also that emote and this text...he's def smiling because Subete and food are an entire ordeal that he may find cute in a particular way but. Mouth sealed! ]
[He's still slowly learning to read the different gradients of butterfly; and there's always so much going on underneath the surface and currents of all these text exchanges no matter what. But maybe that's what makes them useful.
Or they're just nerds absolutely overusing stickers.
It takes a bit for him to browse The Library's website -- it's not hard to find, even if it's predictable enough, and his smile is probably still a-lingering from the butterfly earlier but it widens a little in further amusement.]
Fried pickles?
[... That's probably teasing. A beat, and then:]
The pretzel and sausage is a decent balance, too. Too bad they don't have library-themed dishes, hmm?
[ They're absolutely nerds overusing stickers but maybe all of the above too! Case in point, the mention of pickles makes him flush and he's thankful he was just about to get out of the car and not actually in the bar yet. ]
[It takes a while for him to reply, honestly, because getting avalanched with the combo of typos and that ridiculous bravado cat is a little too much when he's already losing his composure?? Please. This is so much. Okay, once he's done laughing:]
And well, I'm sure there are all kinds of book and writing implement-shaped things one could do in the world of gastronomy. You've seen some of the more creative things wagashi has done. Let's see...
[After a moment of googling Hikage gets this as well as this for some variety...]
[ Squinting at but he's not going to dig his own grave so a sticker will have to suffice. The pickle was embarrassing... ]
We already have sweets. The second one is weird, even with the vegetables.
...but we don't have any for tonight.
[ Because he likes veggies a lot, but Subete probably knows that by now. Also he's probably not thinking about trying to get a vegetable display? Probably. ]
[It's fine, it's fine, this old man's already so far underground that it's probably a moot point, but let's be real they're both there -- nostalgia has never been one-sided when it comes down to it. Sometimes your life really is a whole jar of aged pickles.]
One must overlook some things in the pursuit of digestible literature.
[No, he's just being silly, but it's indeed a thought: it's not a bad time to stock up in light of the impending end of everything, and it's doubtful that a spot of popcorn will be enough given who they are. Hmm.]
[ Well he's actually in the bar now (he totally just slipped in the door pre-opening because its not his fault they didn't lock it) so when this text comes in he just stares at his phone for a second or two and starts laughing. ]
[ That was a sticker avalanche but sometimes you read something so ridiculous that it calls for shutting someone up with a kiss, but since he can't do that he did the next best thing. Why are you this way Subete (but perhaps he should be asking why he's finding it more and more endearing).
But they do still have food to discuss, so with a sticker that hopefully communicates the quirk on his lips he continues. ]
It might be time for me to try this "guacamole", I keep seeing avocado everywhere. And it comes with chips so it has value either way.
[OK, on the bright side, his phone doesn't meet with an unfortunate fate this time -- possibly because he's literally at home lounging. There doesn't even manage to be a proper keysmash, though:]
[.... That sure happens somewhere in the middle of Hikage's actual message chain so y'know. Leave him and his fumbling alone.]
[That message takes a while but sshhh. That's about as huffy as his stickers are capable of being at the moment, it's very hard to be serious as a fake cactus under the onslaught okay!!! What's with all the stickers today, smh. Anyway:]
... Guacamole seems like a pretty common condiment in the American South. [it's probably his turn to get back to snickering once he's sorted out his stickers and things] One of those must-have travel snacks?
It was just for the I don't need two baths in a day... It's good weather for a pool day?
[Maybe the lack of sticker is a clue, but; he definitely turned a bit red at his previously sent one being taken unexpectedly literally and then felt a little ridiculous for blushing at a screen. He's been doing that a little too much lately, why this.
Is he ever going to get used to this? The jury is out.]
[So Hikage more or less gets away with his pause too. At least he gets to amuse himself with the taboo pickles some more.]
I think that'll be enough for tonight. A lot of places around here keep shorter hours, but if we need anything later I'm sure we'll be able to find a place.
[Things That Happen When You're Too Rich and/or Cheating.]
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Hm, I doubt I'll find any traditional otsumami. What do westerners eat instead? Besides fried food. [ His current frame of reference is Graze in Minneapolis, so. ]
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[In all kinds of ways, really. All this donut business, like much of their other business, just ends up unnecessarily but interestingly tangled...]
Finger foods of all kinds?
Anything on most small bites or appetizer menus, as far as I can tell. The menus are pretty varied.
[His current frame of reference is mostly โcopious googlingโ paired with some experimentation. ☆]
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[ And he's probably distracted himself but it's fine! Also that emote and this text...he's def smiling because Subete and food are an entire ordeal that he may find cute in a particular way but. Mouth sealed! ]
I'll see if anything is open.
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There's a bar named a library nearby. [ Alas he would link but he's an old man, but meta is not so The Library Co. ]
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Or they're just nerds absolutely overusing stickers.
It takes a bit for him to browse The Library's website -- it's not hard to find, even if it's predictable enough, and his smile is probably still a-lingering from the butterfly earlier but it widens a little in further amusement.]
Fried pickles?
[... That's probably teasing. A beat, and then:]
The pretzel and sausage is a decent balance, too. Too bad they don't have library-themed dishes, hmm?
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youre eatingthem if idont likethem
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[ Is this a missend or is he trying to project bravado and poise he doesn't have, it is a mysteryโข. ]
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And the pretzel & sausage. What would library-themed dishes even be?
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Of course.
[Deliberately, this time.]
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[After a moment of googling Hikage gets this as well as this for some variety...]
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[ Squinting at but he's not going to dig his own grave so a sticker will have to suffice. The pickle was embarrassing... ]
We already have sweets. The second one is weird, even with the vegetables.
...but we don't have any for tonight.
[ Because he likes veggies a lot, but Subete probably knows that by now. Also he's probably not thinking about trying to get a vegetable display? Probably. ]
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One must overlook some things in the pursuit of digestible literature.
[No, he's just being silly, but it's indeed a thought: it's not a bad time to stock up in light of the impending end of everything, and it's doubtful that a spot of popcorn will be enough given who they are. Hmm.]
You have something in mind?
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Subete.
2/5 whoops
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But they do still have food to discuss, so with a sticker that hopefully communicates the quirk on his lips he continues. ]
It might be time for me to try this "guacamole", I keep seeing avocado everywhere. And it comes with chips so it has value either way.
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[.... That sure happens somewhere in the middle of Hikage's actual message chain so y'know. Leave him and his fumbling alone.]
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[Jeez.....]
3/3 smhhh
[That message takes a while but sshhh. That's about as huffy as his stickers are capable of being at the moment, it's very hard to be serious as a fake cactus under the onslaught okay!!! What's with all the stickers today, smh. Anyway:]
... Guacamole seems like a pretty common condiment in the American South. [it's probably his turn to get back to snickering once he's sorted out his stickers and things] One of those must-have travel snacks?
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[What is he even doing anymore.]
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I can clear them up when I'm back. Maybe in the bath or pool? Judging by your signals
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- Soft Pretzel & Andouille
- Chips + Guacamole
-Fried Pickles
I'll pay for it now but have them deliver it later. I'm apparently early, but that's their fault not mine. Anything else?
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It was just for theI don't need two baths in a day... It's good weather for a pool day?[Maybe the lack of sticker is a clue, but; he definitely turned a bit red at his previously sent one being taken unexpectedly literally and then felt a little ridiculous for blushing at a screen. He's been doing that a little too much lately, why this.
Is he ever going to get used to this? The jury is out.]
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I think that'll be enough for tonight. A lot of places around here keep shorter hours, but if we need anything later I'm sure we'll be able to find a place.
[Things That Happen When You're Too Rich and/or Cheating.]
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