outdistanced | turbo heaven 🌼 chrono

Why are you so embarrassing. [ he says, not minding it that much, actually,

but okay. he'll let the portal close once when they're both safely through and in the garden. ]

Me, too. It's nice to have somewhere that isn't all screwed up now. Gives us a break, at least.

Think you know why. [ hmm. that warm feeling is back, for a moment.

he watches the portal close the whole time... gooby lime flavour............ ]

Gotta wonder why this is the only area. Till and I went to the beach yesterday, and... man, was that ever depressing.

[ well!!!!! he's going to ignore that for now!!! :yell: ]

I know, it seriously sucks. Even the nice places we had are fucked up now. [ he's so mad about italy? their stars... ] But Zhongli said it might be because it was influenced by some of us? Same as the tavern.

[ it's not exactly totally going away so too bad

he hums, thoughtfully, and starts down the trail a bit. ]

...influenced by us? Like, the fact that this place remained normal is because we had some kind of control over it?

[ well he's trying not to think about it! even if it's hard to ignore! god!

following along though. ]

I guess so? Like - that game table over by the pond? Sounds like that might be something from Jiaoqiu's world, so maybe we do. I don't know.

[ we're just having a nice stroll after something really exciting!! his emotions are so pleasant right now!! ]

Huh... that would make sense as to why the neighbourhood's fine as well. It's a shame we can't show everyone the new spots as they were. Guess it's a good thing you sent those photos.

[ a soft noise of agreement. ]

Maybe it'll go back to normal before we leave, though. [ ... ] I hope it does, anyway. I kind of want a break from nothing going like how they say it should.

[ but anyway that's not fun to talk about. ]

It sounded like they liked the photos, at least. I'm really glad we could get those cameras.

Hope so. I wanna go to Italy again.

[ guy who has italy at home

but anyway!! he'll slow down a little so they fall into step, and give him an amused glance. ]

'course they liked 'em, didn't I say so? Think so? Whatever. [ waves. ] Hearing about everyone's experiences there has been nice. Mostly peaceful for real. Firefly said she started baking.

Weren't you going to go to the real thing when you got home, anyway?

[ might be nicer than a weirdass train car with cursed food ]

Pictures aren't the same as seeing it yourself, though. [ he nods. ] Oh, yeah, she sent me some cookies. She wasn't very good at first, but she said it was fun? Seems like there wasn't a lot to do there, anyway - probably so they could focus on healing.

Yeah, but it's free here.

[ he's on part-time retail wage man

he hums in agreement. wow this is a nice chill walk... can i hold his hand? he thinks, and does nothing to do that. ]

No one's good at baking at first. On Thursday she and I are gonna cook together and we mentioned inviting a few others, do you wanna come too? No clue what we'll make, but maybe somethin' sweet.

...Okay. [ laurence doesn't know what retail is. he hardly even knows about money. transitioning to life outside the tower is going to be an experience.

oh, that thought. he pauses to give chrono an amused look before reaching for his hand wordlessly, intertwining their fingers. overthinking again. stop that. ]

The tiramisu you showed me didn't look that hard. [ thinks of the yaoi tiramisu and giggles. not laurence, me. ] Of course I want to come. Not that I'll be much help.

Plane tickets are expensive, and I don't make a lot of money at my job. If I visit Tokoha, she'll probably offer to pay, but still.

[ her big pro player winnings. why are all of his friends like 500% cooler than him.

ah. well. good. he's not even embarrassed anymore, just grateful and pleased. ]

It's not that difficult. Might be a good start, unless anyone makes a request. Could make a few things with enough hands.

[ nods with the vibe of "whatever you say, buddy." ]

Then we'll keep checking. It has to wear off eventually.

There's already tiramisu in the tavern... [ and bas is a really good cook. ] You could try her sugar cookies or something. And I guess if you need an extra hand, I can try.

Guess you can just pop your head in, check for wizards and leave, huh?

[ how handy. so cool.

nods... bas is a really good cook. he's learned a lot from him. ]

Sugar cookies are good, if she wants to try again. Maybe something savoury, too. [ smirks at him. ] Oh yeah, you're one hundred percent bein' put to work, count on that.

Yeah, easy. Just have to make sure they don't come through while I'm at it.

[ imagine if the wizards got loose. ]

Wow. Maybe I should just come in later instead.

Can you make smaller portals? Just enough to look through?

[ pff. shoulderchecks him.]

Dude, you literally just offered. Can't have it both ways.

I'm not sure. Theoretically, maybe, but I've never tried. They can be dangerous if they're not stable enough, you know?

[ thoughtsharing the image of akihiko losing his arm... ough. bad. ]

I can take it back.

[ he isn't. but he could. ]

[ ouuugh bad. chrono squeezes his hand, thumb running a soothing motion along his. ]

Right. I get it.

[ keep things stable. makes sense. mm.]

No, you don't. It won't be hard work. You can throw stuff at me again, it'll be fun.

[ mumbles 'm fine but yeah. leaving it at that for now. ]

Are you seriously just inviting me to throw shit at you?

[ the thumb movements and soothing emotions do not stop for a bit. ]

I'm inviting you to have a nice day with a little incentive. It was pretty fun, last time.

[ the annoying(?) thing is that it does actually help. ]

Yeah, it was. [ fond... even if he's still not sure about curry. ] You're lucky I don't mind helping out. Just don't expect me do anything too complicated.

[ good?? it should

he hums, pleased. ]

You can just stand there and look pretty if you really want, but I don't think you'd actually be comfortable doing that if the rest if us are working. So I guess I am lucky, yeah.

"Look pretty?"

[ with a little flash of faux-annoyance? be fr he's not the type of person for pretty. ]

How many people are you even inviting?

Dunno yet. Maybe four or so like last time?

[ but your gyaru phase... he laughs, though, a little spark of mischief in his expression. hmm ]

Ah? What should I say then? Handsome, attractive, charming? Cute? I got a few more adjectives to pick from if you're gonna be fussy.

Is Zhongli coming again, too? [ he's just curious... he missed grandpa so it might be nice.

kjdflfsghj why! are you like this! god! ]

You literally don't have to say anything.

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