oh my, going against your personal aesthetic for lil ole me? and here i was planning on wearing red, i do it often enough as it is
but ill defer to your choice, of course
[ it might be hard to tell... but he is very flattered... and he might even be looking forward to seeing this fit? he can't just say that though, he's too #cool and #nonchalant for that. ]
but ill defer to your choice, of course
[ it might be hard to tell... but he is very flattered... and he might even be looking forward to seeing this fit? he can't just say that though, he's too #cool and #nonchalant for that. ]
[ with an outfit that expensive, kaiser does not want to hear about how much he spends to spoil his bestie anymore. never mind that splurging on an outfit that will see multiple uses has a bit more staying power than one incredibly expensive hotel booking for a night, but that is not the point!!
truth be told, kaiser pretty rarely wears much blue himself — he's already always got blue accents between the tattoo and the questionable hair dye, so more threatens to be overkill. he keeps his outfit rather clean-cut and minimalist in a navy blue dark collared shirt enough to be mistaken for black with off-white embroidery, with matching dress slacks just a few shades lighter — simple but well-executed and probably tailored to his specifications. kaiser is aware his looks are flashy enough on their own, so he's chosen to offset that with a simple look and get his points for execution.
kaiser eats the chocolate ("it tastes better than it looks," he'd said after swallowing, which — true! — and then "it's edible. yeah, i'll finish it." turns out that eating out of trash cans for years was training for a greater cause all along) and then eats his share of the parfait. he doesn't really enjoy doing these things, but he enjoys doing them with riddle, and he shall purposefully not inspect that feeling too deeply on their way to the hotel, lest it lead him to thoughts that he won't like thinking.
when he booked the penthouse level of this hotel, he had more or less just gone for some combination of "most expensive" and "best location" without thinking about it too deeply. he spends a lot of time living out of upscale hotel rooms, so he thinks he knows what to expect, but he taps the key card to the scanner to open the door and let riddle step in first and realizes this is on a different level. half the walls are windows, and the door immediately opens into a living room area with an unnecessarily large L-shaped couch. kaiser thinks he can see speakers built into it too, he's taking note because he will want to watch a movie to see how impressive the sound system is later... ]
รรผล... [ so impressed(?) that his lowbrow german slang leapt out against his own will. ] Right proper, isn't it?
[ as a brit would say :) in his mind, at least. kaiser shamelessly wants to fully sprawl onto the sofa and will beeline over to do so... ]
truth be told, kaiser pretty rarely wears much blue himself — he's already always got blue accents between the tattoo and the questionable hair dye, so more threatens to be overkill. he keeps his outfit rather clean-cut and minimalist in a navy blue dark collared shirt enough to be mistaken for black with off-white embroidery, with matching dress slacks just a few shades lighter — simple but well-executed and probably tailored to his specifications. kaiser is aware his looks are flashy enough on their own, so he's chosen to offset that with a simple look and get his points for execution.
kaiser eats the chocolate ("it tastes better than it looks," he'd said after swallowing, which — true! — and then "it's edible. yeah, i'll finish it." turns out that eating out of trash cans for years was training for a greater cause all along) and then eats his share of the parfait. he doesn't really enjoy doing these things, but he enjoys doing them with riddle, and he shall purposefully not inspect that feeling too deeply on their way to the hotel, lest it lead him to thoughts that he won't like thinking.
when he booked the penthouse level of this hotel, he had more or less just gone for some combination of "most expensive" and "best location" without thinking about it too deeply. he spends a lot of time living out of upscale hotel rooms, so he thinks he knows what to expect, but he taps the key card to the scanner to open the door and let riddle step in first and realizes this is on a different level. half the walls are windows, and the door immediately opens into a living room area with an unnecessarily large L-shaped couch. kaiser thinks he can see speakers built into it too, he's taking note because he will want to watch a movie to see how impressive the sound system is later... ]
รรผล... [ so impressed(?) that his lowbrow german slang leapt out against his own will. ] Right proper, isn't it?
[ as a brit would say :) in his mind, at least. kaiser shamelessly wants to fully sprawl onto the sofa and will beeline over to do so... ]
Right? I used to help out here. It was about when I got my driver's license. I wasn't getting any gigs, so I did some errands for this joint between auditions.
[It's a totally different side of him compared to his stage persona, and he tells it somewhat meekly, too. He's not wealthy the way Riddle is. But Riddle's reaction to the humble restaurant softens the look in Rinne's eyes, and maybe there are things only guys like him can afford. He sits opposite Riddle in a quiet corner and pushes the menu at him.]
Take a seat, take a seat. I'm gettin' a Margherita pizza. You? What's your favorite?
[It's a totally different side of him compared to his stage persona, and he tells it somewhat meekly, too. He's not wealthy the way Riddle is. But Riddle's reaction to the humble restaurant softens the look in Rinne's eyes, and maybe there are things only guys like him can afford. He sits opposite Riddle in a quiet corner and pushes the menu at him.]
Take a seat, take a seat. I'm gettin' a Margherita pizza. You? What's your favorite?
[ kaiser's tall in a relative sense, but not tall enough that he finds any particular inconvenience in it — or so he had thought, until he noticed just how much he can spread out on this sofa without any of his limbs spilling over the edges. he yawns, more reflexively than because he's actually tired, blinking sluggishly a few times before riddle comes and sits down next to him. ]
... That's because I'm exceptional, after all. Not many people can manage what I can.
[ read as: not many people have the bank account that he does? but putting that aside, kaiser reaches up, patting riddle on the head lightly before letting his hand settle briefly at the crown of his head — just for a few moments, before letting it slide off. ]
But, my god, you're going to make it hard for me to do better next year. [ unless riddle has a hot date (actual, unambiguous) next year?! hmph... ]
... That's because I'm exceptional, after all. Not many people can manage what I can.
[ read as: not many people have the bank account that he does? but putting that aside, kaiser reaches up, patting riddle on the head lightly before letting his hand settle briefly at the crown of his head — just for a few moments, before letting it slide off. ]
But, my god, you're going to make it hard for me to do better next year. [ unless riddle has a hot date (actual, unambiguous) next year?! hmph... ]
Of course he will be. [ the phrasing is slightly different here... kaiser is saying that the hypothetical boyfriend will be overshadowed, not his efforts. totally different! ] But you should cut him some slack. How could somebody who's only known you for a year possibly outdo me?
[ kaiser is very unthreatened by this hypothetical boyfie... he feels very secure that even if riddle went and got himself a boyfriend — married him, even — that he will still be number one. that's just how it is! if anything, he lowkey welcomes the opportunity to pull toxic power moves to prove to mr. boyfriend that he will never be more important, and it might not even be close. chatgpt could never make up an r/relationships post this comical and horrifying!
anyways, kaiser will pull himself up to a sitting position, leaning back against the sofa and enjoying the way that his body sinks into the cushions. the lazyass in him is leaping out at how comfortable this all is... ]
Mmm... a movie first, then. [ he's still recovering from the homemade chocolate and parfait combo... ] Given the holiday, I suppose a romance?
[ not... the genre kaiser is generally into. but a good movie is good regardless of the genre, he supposes, and his usual taste might be a little too much of a downer for valentine's day. ]
[ kaiser is very unthreatened by this hypothetical boyfie... he feels very secure that even if riddle went and got himself a boyfriend — married him, even — that he will still be number one. that's just how it is! if anything, he lowkey welcomes the opportunity to pull toxic power moves to prove to mr. boyfriend that he will never be more important, and it might not even be close. chatgpt could never make up an r/relationships post this comical and horrifying!
anyways, kaiser will pull himself up to a sitting position, leaning back against the sofa and enjoying the way that his body sinks into the cushions. the lazyass in him is leaping out at how comfortable this all is... ]
Mmm... a movie first, then. [ he's still recovering from the homemade chocolate and parfait combo... ] Given the holiday, I suppose a romance?
[ not... the genre kaiser is generally into. but a good movie is good regardless of the genre, he supposes, and his usual taste might be a little too much of a downer for valentine's day. ]
[When Tsukasa arrives, chocolate, fruits, and other ingredients and items in tow, his large, amethyst eyes widen in surprise as they alight upon the shorter teen. His gaze shifts to his watch and then back up.
He had hoped to arrive early to set up and be ready before Riddle's appearance. But the other has cleanly beat him to it. Thank goodness he is the punctual sort.
. . . His excitement for today played no little part in his eagerness to rush over after finishing all of his earlier tasks. True to form, Riddle is already there though. He has never met someone more studious and determined in his preparation than him.
After his initial surprise fades he smiles amicably, moving inside to set his supplies down on the counter.]
I thought to try and beat you here and set up early, but it seems you have already beat me to it. As expected of Riddle Rosehearts-kun. โช
He had hoped to arrive early to set up and be ready before Riddle's appearance. But the other has cleanly beat him to it. Thank goodness he is the punctual sort.
. . . His excitement for today played no little part in his eagerness to rush over after finishing all of his earlier tasks. True to form, Riddle is already there though. He has never met someone more studious and determined in his preparation than him.
After his initial surprise fades he smiles amicably, moving inside to set his supplies down on the counter.]
I thought to try and beat you here and set up early, but it seems you have already beat me to it. As expected of Riddle Rosehearts-kun. โช
[ in fact, that's kind of kaiser's preferred arrangement, because he is self-aware that he has intimacy issues that are severe and abnormal and cares enough to not want to bring that into a regular bedroom arrangement? so this hypothetical boyfie can take care of various household needs like a good little trophy husband... it's like what people who fear the woke lgbtqs would do if they could implement their version of the handmaid's tale. ]
Mm, okay. I heard it got pretty good reviews, I've been wanting to watch it too.
[ he lifts his arm so riddle can lean against him and kaiser can drape his arm over him. the sofa is actually so comfy that kaiser doesn't think his tit is a particularly good upgrade to it, but he thought he should offer the option! ]
Have you seen the original movie before? I promise, I won't make fun of your tastes for being pedestrian if you haven't...
[ more like kaiser's the weird one for having seen it and being a zoomer... to be honest... ]
Mm, okay. I heard it got pretty good reviews, I've been wanting to watch it too.
[ he lifts his arm so riddle can lean against him and kaiser can drape his arm over him. the sofa is actually so comfy that kaiser doesn't think his tit is a particularly good upgrade to it, but he thought he should offer the option! ]
Have you seen the original movie before? I promise, I won't make fun of your tastes for being pedestrian if you haven't...
[ more like kaiser's the weird one for having seen it and being a zoomer... to be honest... ]
[ surprisingly, kaiser will be normal about the offer to cuddle being rejected. the thing is, though, is that kaiser is like a cat in that he only wants to be touched on his own terms, so who knows when this chance will come back around... but also, kaiser is really enjoying leaning back into the sofa, so he doesn't mind too much. strictly speaking, his boobs are usually available to riddle and the comfort of this hotel room is not — so he gets it! (he does not get what is going on in riddle's mind, though.)
he just puts his arm down like a surprisingly normal person and leans back further, relaxing against the cushioning. ]
Hm, well, we all have our crosses to carry. [ just a little teasing? eheh? ] It's fairly good. I mean, dated, for sure... but it's nice to watch some older cinema every once in a while. You know, to appreciate how far it has come since.
[ that, and at heart, kaiser has the tastes of an old man. ]
I'll leave the commentary for afterwards, though. I'm ready whenever you are.
[ kaiser's a good wife and lets the husband take charge with these things...! ]
he just puts his arm down like a surprisingly normal person and leans back further, relaxing against the cushioning. ]
Hm, well, we all have our crosses to carry. [ just a little teasing? eheh? ] It's fairly good. I mean, dated, for sure... but it's nice to watch some older cinema every once in a while. You know, to appreciate how far it has come since.
[ that, and at heart, kaiser has the tastes of an old man. ]
I'll leave the commentary for afterwards, though. I'm ready whenever you are.
[ kaiser's a good wife and lets the husband take charge with these things...! ]
[ true, everybody knows german craftsmanship is unparalleled, and kaiser has put his all into honing his craft (working out). he is so blissfully aware of riddle's situation — both mentally, and the fact that he might get swallowed up by the sofa cushions — and unironically is completely locked into the movie, the obnoxious connoisseur of them that he is. when riddle scoots in, kaiser glances down and towards him, blinking a few times before looking back at the screen... maybe he doesn't want to make anything of it, kaiser figures? he didn't before, and kaiser can read the room! ahah!
that said, riddle is awfully red and kaiser is making an effort to be a good friend(?) or something(?), so he leans in slightly before asking: ]
All good?
[ for some reason, he says this with more of a german accent than usual. he's been vibing with his countrymen onscreen, perhaps. never mind that they aren't actual germans... ]
that said, riddle is awfully red and kaiser is making an effort to be a good friend(?) or something(?), so he leans in slightly before asking: ]
All good?
[ for some reason, he says this with more of a german accent than usual. he's been vibing with his countrymen onscreen, perhaps. never mind that they aren't actual germans... ]
Ah... well, Thomas isn't real, is the thing.
[ whether bad things happen to this poor white man cannot be helped at this point, as far as kaiser is concerned. he has excellent division between fiction and reality when the direction is coming from the fiction side! when it's coming from the reality side, though... not so much. nobody can be perfect, though. ]
... It's not a stomachache, is it?
[ kaiser could tolerate a few of riddle's special chocos after forging his strength with years of eating trash and other such things barely better than plastic. he shalln't even attempt to estimate how many test rounds riddle has been through over the last few days, so it seems very possible that a combination of more of that today plus an ultra luxurious parfait could be hitting really hard at the moment? he's sooooooo... thoughtful! ]
[ whether bad things happen to this poor white man cannot be helped at this point, as far as kaiser is concerned. he has excellent division between fiction and reality when the direction is coming from the fiction side! when it's coming from the reality side, though... not so much. nobody can be perfect, though. ]
... It's not a stomachache, is it?
[ kaiser could tolerate a few of riddle's special chocos after forging his strength with years of eating trash and other such things barely better than plastic. he shalln't even attempt to estimate how many test rounds riddle has been through over the last few days, so it seems very possible that a combination of more of that today plus an ultra luxurious parfait could be hitting really hard at the moment? he's sooooooo... thoughtful! ]
I can't...
[ kaiser having a genteel wife? that would never happen, he can't relate at all. also, yeah, kaiser would not easily tolerate alla this from an ugly old man. gross! a hot old man, that might be different, but that is not relevant at the moment— ]
Ahh... [ kaiser hadn't thought about this angle. ] Are the pillows any stiffer?
[ with that, he'll reach right over riddle — blocking his view temporarily, truly a sin of movie-watching, and coming awfully close to smothering riddle into the sofa in his attempt to grab some of the pillows stacked at the corner of the sofa— ]
[ kaiser having a genteel wife? that would never happen, he can't relate at all. also, yeah, kaiser would not easily tolerate alla this from an ugly old man. gross! a hot old man, that might be different, but that is not relevant at the moment— ]
Ahh... [ kaiser hadn't thought about this angle. ] Are the pillows any stiffer?
[ with that, he'll reach right over riddle — blocking his view temporarily, truly a sin of movie-watching, and coming awfully close to smothering riddle into the sofa in his attempt to grab some of the pillows stacked at the corner of the sofa— ]
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