[ Yu merely nods at that, still thoughtful. He can't deny the practicality of it, even if it makes him think about his own tendency to fish at pretty much that specific time. Well, if they normally avoid the river at that time, maybe it means he won't accidentally hurt someone again like this?
He pulls in a breath at Yosuke's apparent confusion, his brow settling low. ]
It's not... [ By way of explanation, he gestures at Yosuke's fin and murmurs: ] I hurt you.
[ Realization spreads across his face pretty quickly. Yosuke's confusion smoothes out into understanding--he shakes his head as if he's shaking off Yu's apparent apprehension of his offer. ]
You let me go. Like...I've never heard of any stories about that. I mean we don't really talk to humans at all, but we're pretty much told it only ends poorly, so... [ He offers the pearls again with a lopsided grin. ] Unless you're just trying to mess with me...take it.
[ Hearing that...it's not so much that Yosuke disagrees, he's just...never thought of it any other way. They all grew up being told just to stay away from humans. The world is a different place now, and they were lucky enough to be where they were that the threat was low. He hadn't had any reason to think of alternatives, not until now.
There's a pause on his end as Yosuke seems to absorb the soft comment. Despite himself, his smile twitches a bit. ]
I guess not.
[ He does have a bit of pride associated with the pearls, though. Yu doesn't realize how special they are, but Yosuke's not sure if he should risk giving away all his secrets. His mom could get upset. ]
Ah, well...just take good care of 'em and we're even. Okay?
[ Yu is running his fingers over the pearls, apparently somewhat in awe. He glances up again in time to see Yosuke's smile, and he responds in kind without thinking. ]
Of course.
[ His smile warms, and Yu lifts the pearls to affix them on his own head the same way Yosuke did. ]
How do I look?
[ Truly, he's thinking of how to keep them. They won't fit as a necklace... and he won't be able to hide them under his clothes otherwise. And he doesn't want to cut the string they're on to affix a clasp. Wear them on his wrist? People will ask questions... ]
[ Yosuke, of course, doesn't see anything wrong with wearing them, although he's got a feeling that Yu isn't used to it. He raises a brow slightly and lets out a snort. ]
It's a good look for you.
[ He picks up the fish hook that had caused him so much trouble while he speaks, turning it over between his fingers. ]
I should get back before I dry out, but...thanks for, you know, letting me go. I won't forget it.
[ The laugh wins a smile wide enough to show his teeth, if only for just a moment. ]
Thanks. I bet I look pretty dashing.
[ There's a compliment hidden in there, but he won't clarify it. Instead, he'll remove the string of pearls from his head and nod. He'd... like to keep talking to Yosuke, but... he can't keep him, and he'd be surprised if he ever saw him again. He keeps his regrets off his face, but his voice is a little softer. ]
[ This definitely isn't the way he thought his day would go, but he's not exactly complaining. He doesn't want to push his luck too far, yet he can't help but flash a little smile of his own. ]
Yeah...you too.
[ There's a pause before he pulls himself to the edge. He's not particularly graceful on the dock, but as soon as he dives off of it, he's back in his element. Yosuke affords a somewhat flashy wave of his tail before disappearing underneath the current. ]
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grasps your face in both hands & smooches you. IS THAT ENOUGH FOR YOU?!
He pulls in a breath at Yosuke's apparent confusion, his brow settling low. ]
It's not... [ By way of explanation, he gestures at Yosuke's fin and murmurs: ] I hurt you.
[ That's not worthy of repayment, he thinks. ]
getting better, yes
You let me go. Like...I've never heard of any stories about that. I mean we don't really talk to humans at all, but we're pretty much told it only ends poorly, so... [ He offers the pearls again with a lopsided grin. ] Unless you're just trying to mess with me...take it.
what more must i do
[ He says that not for himself, but for humans in general.
After a moment of hesitation, though, he reaches out to take the pearls. Very carefully, like they're something incredibly precious. ]
They're amazing, [ he murmurs, with his chin down, still staring at the gift. ] Thank you.
once more plz
There's a pause on his end as Yosuke seems to absorb the soft comment. Despite himself, his smile twitches a bit. ]
I guess not.
[ He does have a bit of pride associated with the pearls, though. Yu doesn't realize how special they are, but Yosuke's not sure if he should risk giving away all his secrets. His mom could get upset. ]
Ah, well...just take good care of 'em and we're even. Okay?
ah, i see... smooches several more times
Of course.
[ His smile warms, and Yu lifts the pearls to affix them on his own head the same way Yosuke did. ]
How do I look?
[ Truly, he's thinking of how to keep them. They won't fit as a necklace... and he won't be able to hide them under his clothes otherwise. And he doesn't want to cut the string they're on to affix a clasp. Wear them on his wrist? People will ask questions... ]
much better
It's a good look for you.
[ He picks up the fish hook that had caused him so much trouble while he speaks, turning it over between his fingers. ]
I should get back before I dry out, but...thanks for, you know, letting me go. I won't forget it.
you hardly have to ask for smooches ;*
Thanks. I bet I look pretty dashing.
[ There's a compliment hidden in there, but he won't clarify it. Instead, he'll remove the string of pearls from his head and nod. He'd... like to keep talking to Yosuke, but... he can't keep him, and he'd be surprised if he ever saw him again. He keeps his regrets off his face, but his voice is a little softer. ]
Yeah. Take care of yourself, Yosuke.
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Yeah...you too.
[ There's a pause before he pulls himself to the edge. He's not particularly graceful on the dock, but as soon as he dives off of it, he's back in his element. Yosuke affords a somewhat flashy wave of his tail before disappearing underneath the current. ]