dappledleaves | THE WORLD: PSL LIFE

I think so. It might have also been because it mistook his cigarette as a treat for it and it got mad that he wouldn't hand it over.

[There's a few more silly photos of the seagull and its owners? Parents? Trying to bribe it, Gregor cradling it like a baby when it got tired..]

You know... for people who presumably have little connections left, you guys are great about bonding with animals on the spot.

[ Seriously. A seagull though? Not something Oria would have expected in a "hey we played around with an animal yesterday and taught it tricks" sort of way. ]

That might just be Rodya and Gregor.

[Says Sinclair who will let any fluffy thing within a 5m radius imprint on him]

They're good with people...and animals.

And only those two?

[ Oria smiles mischievously. It's fine if Sinclair isn't. ]

I don't think I'm good with people the way they are.

[looks at Sinclair's work recruiting people into Phantom Operatives looks away]

And I wasn't the one to train Aitla - that was my dad. [The dog one. But oh!]

I did get a baby fox to eat out of my hand once. It was fun. [He got into so much trouble with his mom though...he still remembers her scolding]

If you feed them, it'll make them come back or worse, the other foxes will smell human on the baby and leave it to die.

[ He's heard about this, but he might have gotten the wrong animal. He just says it anyway without care. ]

Well, at least Mike liked roosting in your hair.

Hmm, is that true? [That sounds like a lie designed to make kids leave baby animals alone...

Oh. Sinclair grins]

Mike's a good bird.

[And he says 'I love you' so well now. He wonders if Mike has said it unprompted]

He's such a good bird that he's started to spew "I love you" so much.

[ Which would be sweet, but like. ]

To everyone. He even said it to one of the bodyguards that was going on break the other day. You're the one who taught him that, huuuuh?

[ He reaches up to lightly pull on Sinclair's cheek. ]

[Pffffthahaha. Sinclair tries to keep a straight face, but his smile is a little too obvious]

I didn't think he'd pick it up so quickly...

[Though even to the bodyguards...Mike, no]

It's become the hot new trending phrase these days. Mike isn't gonna let go on that one for a while.

[ It would be interesting if it was an actual trendy phrase to say amongst humans. That day would be very loving, but also chaotic. ]

But I noticed it was you who taught him, because he says it exactly like you do.

...huh? [Sinclair blinks and turns red, flustered. Aaaah?] How so?

Thaaaat's a secret!

[ Oria laughs, withdrawing his hand and hugging Sinclair from the side properly. ]

Unless you want to like, record yourself and hear it. I'm not going to stop you.

That'd somehow be more embarrassing...

[Sinclair blushes but turns a little to hug Oria properly. Ooph]

I know.

[ Yeah. He takes that hug with grace though, which means he squishes Sinclair in his hold. ]

It would be cute to watch.

But I already say it to you...? I don't think I need to record myself.

[Unless Oria wants a recording. Ooph and Sinclair is squished]

You wanted to know how I could tell, right? So obviously, you have to hear yourself say it through a recorded device if you want to know how you sound like.

[ Sound logic. Oria lets go and sits straight up. ]

But know that I heard it enough times to know how it sounds like even when you're not there.

[Still. Aaah. Sinclair is still blushing]

Mm...well...I guess that makes sense.

You're very much full of love and have a lot to give.

[ Oria kisses Sinclair on the cheek and lets him go. ]

I should get going to my next meeting soon, but I don't wanna go...

[Sinclair squeezes Oria's hand]

...honestly, I don't want you to go either.

[But he'll be good. There's time. They always make time]

[ Alas. Oria wraps his arms around Sinclair for one more quick hug. ]

We both know that I have to go, so I'll go. It's nice though, hearing that you don't want me to leave anyway.

[ Oria will take out the trash. ]

I have to go there straight away, so I can't drop you off where your team is, but I arranged a car ride if you want to take that.

[ Or if Sinclair wants to take a bus, he won't stop him. ]

[Sinclair gets up, collecting his bag as they leave the cafe]

You organised it already, right? I'll take it.

I hope your trip back won't be as tiring. You deserve a good rest.

[ When they leave the cafe, Oria sneaks one more kiss, quick and simple. ]

I'll talk to you later!

[Sinclair smiles, squeezing Oria's hand one more time before he lets go]

Mm. Later tonight then, if you're not too tired.

[As soon as he gets back to his room, he's sleeping for hours]

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