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[If Tifa did notice anything, she makes no sign of it as she returns, and as she sets down the drinks, she runs her fingers through his hair before she moves to sit. She had noticed the stares of the men near the bar, but it was something she was used to, and something that she's gotten quite good at ignoring. Especially when she knows that Eustace is sitting just on the other side of the lounge probably watching...

But she is all smiles as she slides back into the chair and motions to their drinks.]

Managed to get him to craft us up something special. It isn't much, but I think it'll be to your tastes. Similar to some of the drinks I've made you before.

[A bourbon with a single cube of ice, with a hint of maple and honey scent to it. Unlike the spicier and citrus notes that she adds to his usual drink, this one is softer.]

Might be similar, but I'll prefer yours, anyway.

[Not that he doubts this will be good, either, just an obvious preference he would prefer whatever she made him. But he'll hold up the glass to her.]

Should we have a toast?

[She should have expected that, but it gets a shade of red into her cheeks anyway, and she blushes as she lifts her glass to him.]

Of course we should. We're on a fancy date, after all.

[She leans forward, closer to him, across the table.]

... To us?

To us.

[A warm smile as he lightly taps his glass against hers, the only thing that is in his vision just her.

And really, that's not a bad toast to make to.]

[There isn't really much else for them to toast to... at least not to her. Everything that she could ever want in this moment is sitting right across from her, lifting his glass to her own. The sentiment encompasses everything, doesn't it? Him, her, them... Everything about them in this moment and every moment that came before and will come after.

Not much more needs to be said.

She takes a sip of her drink after that little clink, the foam lining the top clinging to her lips as she pulls it back.]

Oh, that's good. A little sweet, but not too sweet.

[He'll take a sip of his own drink when she does, letting the taste linger in his mouth for a bit before swallowing. He hums a bit as he looks at the glass.]

Not as strong as I would have normally, but not bad.

[He then looks up and... ...How does she always get something stuck to her mouth—]

[It's a foamy drink!!!]

Oh? I could ask him to add a little less of the maple next time. Or more bourbon. ... But if you like it, I could make it for you.

[A flush to her cheeks.]

It was one of my recipes, after all.

It is?

[There's a slight look of surprise as he looks at the glass.]

I thought this was from the bar.

Well, it is. But I got them to add a few extra ingredients... so noted on the strength of the drink for next time.

[And this is why she went directly to the bar!!]

It wasn't that big a deal. He knew of the Seventh Heaven, so I invited him to come taste some of my drinks next time he's around Eltrut. I'd say that's a fair trade.

....I see.

[There was definitely a PAUSE before his eyes drift over to the bartender and then back to the drink to take another sip.]

And what did you get?

[She turns her glass between her fingers, looking at it.]

This? Here, they call it a Brown Derby, apparently. It's made with bourbon, honey syrup, and grapefruit juice. Wanna try?

[...Sounds a little sweet... So although he considers, in the end he shakes his head.]

I'll have to pass.

Suit yourself.

[More for her, she guesses, and she eyes him with amusement before she goes for another sip.]

... Would you try it if I made it for you?

...That I might consider more.

[Another look at his glass.]

I have a feeling the one you have now would be too sweet for my tastes.

[Her brow furrows with worry at the way he looks at his glass.]

You don't like the drink?

[There's a small look of surprise.]

No, it's not that—it's good.

[And he means it.]

It's just what I said earlier—a little weaker than what I would preferred and your drink wouldn't have been made to my taste.

[She gives an understanding nod, and sets her drink down.]

Well then, that sounds like a challenge. There's a way to make any drink to anyone's tastes.

[Probably replace the grapefruit with something else, but the gears in her head churn for a moment.]

Now I know for next time, though.

[A quiet laugh as he watches her and he doesn't realize there is a touch of warmth and fondness in that gaze.]

Really? Guess we'll have to see.

I guess so.

[She lets her own fond, warm gaze linger on him for a few seconds longer before she motions to the menu in front of them.]

So, have you looked at it? Find anything good?

[Ah yes, the real reason they are here—]

Some. Was thinking trying the lobster.

[Usually he'd go for a steak, but he hasn't had seafood like this in a while and it seems this is what they specialize in more. Which makes sense given where they are.]

Ooh, you're going all out, are you?

[Even though lobster isn't as rare a delicacy here as it was back home given... well, they're surrounded by water.]

I was thinking the salmon myself... This grilled one with the vegetables sounds great. Or maybe I should go all out, too...

Might as well.

[A light, idle shrug before he smiles a bit.]

I haven't really had lobster in a while so thought might as well.

[He then looks at her curiously.]

Anything here you haven't had before?

Kinda hard to find something when I'm the one who cooks all the food, and makes the menu for my own place.

[And they serve a little bit of everything. But looking over the menu...]

I haven't tried these raw fish and rice rolls before, but I've always wanted to.

[Sushi—]

You mean sushi?

[A small arch of the brow as he looks at them. Hmmm.]

I haven't tried too many of them... But I did have a few back on Auguste.

Oh, is that what they're called?

[They don't call it sushi on Gaia. Do they even have sushi on Gaia? Who the hell knows—]

It's pretty rare to find a restaurant with as much selection as this. Are they good?

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