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February Catch all!

Who: Seto Kaiba & You
What: This is a catch-all for February where I will be adding prompts as the month progresses. If you would like something specific, let me know!
Where: All over
When: Various time periods!
Content Warnings: None currently

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I am the one who decides my fate....

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Like cream cheese on a bagel. [It was strange to have someone hold him in such high regard that wasn't either a. related to him, or b. a duel monsters enthusiast. Perhaps that's part of why he'd never been able to let someone get this close before. There wasn't a soul who hadn't at least heard the name Seto Kaiba in Domino, and they all came with their preconceived notions about him. He couldn't afford to drop his guard. Still- he couldn't help teasing her when she opened herself up to it] I was thinking of an entire pot of coffee, but sure [Smirking at that, and thinking she was smart enough to know the truth.] Well- Akechi isn't the great animal lover that I am.... [Making a joke about himself. He took care of his creatures but he never thought of himself like... a pet owner. They did their tasks and he rewarded them for their efforts. Simple as that. ~~Not that Toby had.... many.... tasks... to do....~~]

Have you put in anymore thought into capturing a monster of your own..? [Thinking she sounded like she had some regrets]

Mm, it would. [She was wise not to, because if and when it was implemented it wouldn't be common knowledge until someone fell prey to it]

[The sheepish reply was endearing, he he went back to lightly fiddling with things blissfully unaware of her additional homework. Then she piped up with another suggestion] ... [Stopping again, he looked back up at her. You know what... let's try this. Pushing himself off the ground, and dusting himself off he walked over to the nearest functional machine and pulled over with with some mild difficulty.] I'll take it apart, but you can make the comparisons. [~~With his suggestions to guide her... maybe if she got stuck~~] They can have their own nuances but these two likely aren't all that different.

Exactly! [ And listen, everyone knows cream cheese and bagels are delightful, so this analogy is very much appreciated. But really, despite their first meeting, Seto has been one of the easiest people to get along with here. At least, for her -- other people haven't been so lucky, but there's always been something about Seto that's captured her attention, and eventually, her heart. Any time spent with Seto is a good time, whether it be hanging out at his (or her) apartment just chatting and sipping coffee, combing the beach for new helpful treasures and items, or even just sitting in silence, each doing their own thing. She's grateful for him every single day, for his presence and just his everything. ] Of course, my mistake. Why stop at just one, though? It should be at least two pots of coffee, right? [ She does know the truth! It's pretty easy to read between the lines. ] Ah, you're right~ It's like you're a regular Doctor Doolittle. [ Or a winged giraffe whisperer... ]

Yes! Sort of... I don't think they like me very much, though. Which is a shame, because I really like them. [ If it's not.... ridiculously obvious by the way she treats Toby like a dog and feeds him treats and pets him and may or may not have, at one point, attempted to get him to fetch... ]

Even if we can't find gloves, maybe we can figure something else out. [ No death for us, babe! Not today, at least. Or hopefully... ever.

She watches him quietly, studying his work, watching his expression and generally just enjoying being in his company as per usual. She blinks a few times at his suggestion, looking a little like a deer caught in the headlights for a split second. ] Me? Are you sure? I mean, I don't... I don't really know a whole lot about this stuff... [ This shouldn't be too bad... she just needs to recall the hours she's spent reading the various books on electronics. Piece of cake, walk in the park. Probably. Either way, she's quick to over to where he is, helping him pull the machine over so he doesn't end up injuring himself. ] I mean, okay... I can try!

[ Keyword: try. At least he'll be the one taking it apart. That much would have definitely gone over her head. It's not so much taking apart that's difficult, it's putting things back together. But... baby steps. ]

[Food analogies did seem to be an area Ann both understood well and excelled in. Perhaps that's why he had deployed one. He never would have considered himself easy to get along with, but for someone like her who could think on her feet and come up with an answer for nearly anything he said even if it was one of her more nonsensical selections he could see why she might think so. The key was holding his attention and since she was fairly unpredictable in her commentary he pretty much had to stay focused. That and she wasn't hell bent on changing who he was, or acquiring his assets for herself. Sometimes he wondered why it took so little to please her- but knowing what he did of her old life perhaps he could already guess.] Now you're just being ridiculous. [He paused] A coffee maker itself, then there's no end to it. [Shaking his head to the rest of it] I think we both know that's not right.

Maybe you scare them... [Then he thought he should clarify] If they pick up on your excitement, they might see that as a reason to bolt.

[Unsurprisingly she looked caught off guard by the suggestion, but that was part of the fun of it] Mm, I'm sure. Besides- it's not like we're going to run out of busted arcade games. We can at least use one of them for practice. [Trying to ease her might slightly. He appreciated the help because these machines were not light. That could be telling of the vintage.] Sure, there's nothing to it. [This oughta be good]

[Working on the machines in turn, he soon had some of the innards removed and on display for her.] Alright, just from this.. what do you see?

[ It's probably no big secret that she loves food, especially things on the less healthy, sweeter side. She appreciates everything he does, though -- well. Most everything, at least, maybe some of the... meaner things not so much, but generally, he's a delight to be around. At least, to her he is; and it's almost hilarious how they are damn near polar opposites, and yet, some how, some way, they've just clicked together as if it were meant to be all along. She can't really think of anyone else she'd want to be with, he makes her happy, and whether or not anyone else can understand or even believe that is not her problem. She knows how she feels, how he makes her feel, and that's all that matters. ] But what sort of coffee maker? A standard one, or a fancy one with its own milk frother built in? Inquiring minds would like to know. [ Humming, she taps a finger to her chin thoughtfully. ] I dunno... I see how Toby looks at you. If heart eyes were possible, I think that's how he'd be looking at you all the time.

Yeah... I thought about that. I don't mean to be so enthusiastic... [ She sighs, twirling a few stands of hair around her fingers. ] I just really want them to like me. Mm, maybe I'm not meant to have one, though, and that's okay, too. It's not like I don't get to visit Toby.

Yeah... okay, that makes sense. [ Is she panicking a little bit? Yes. Inwardly, at least, because she doesn't want to go and make herself look like a complete and utter idiot now that she's been tasked with actually looking at things. So, she waits for him to open the panels up, which doesn't take him long, and the moment of truth has come. She crouches down to get a good look, and for a few moments, she's quiet as she compares things -- other than a few things being a little bent up here and there, she doesn't really see anything too different or out of place at first glance. ]

...Do you think there's something wrong with the solder joints? If we had a brush and some rubbing alcohol, we could clean the boards off and see if that didn't help because maybe some of the contact points are dusty or dirty. Not... that we have a soldering iron or even the right kind of oil or solder to use to fix it. Yet. If that's even the problem...

[ There's multiple, different caps on this thing, though, too... ]

Capacitors could be bad, too, and it sucks that we have no way to test them...

[No it really isn't, but that was fine. That knowledge was useful for a plethora of reasons. Everything? Really? ~~That's what I thought~~. It was kind of night and day how Seto was with her to compared to others. Don't think he wasn't also grateful that she was so confident in her own feelings that she could tune out the disparaging opinions of others. There isn't a thing he wouldn't do to protect her, which was as close as he could come to admitting his affection for her. Words had never been his strong suite when it came to this. It's like he had a mental block on the subject, gestures, actions and body language would largely have to be her cues. Well- and tone. The way he tended to tease her without the vehemence he reserved for others] The top of the line, though I'd personally have no use for 65% of it's functions. It makes a statement. [It says, I too am top of the line and I can afford this overly expensive kitchen device] Speaking of which- if you see any coffee maker on the beach, let me know. [He wanted to spend less time at Heavenly Leblanc. It was best for all involved. Then he crinkled his nose to her claim.] I... don't really know why he's so attached...

Mm. There are some creatures you can befriend without capture. Maybe if you got more on their level so you didn't look intimidating, brought some treats, and let them come to you... [Not wanting her to feel like she had to forgo anything]

[Once things are in position and awaiting her inspection, he's further confused by this whole exchange. They could acquire some of these materials, but not all of them as she lamented but the most baffling part was... he was talking to Ann? Ann Takamaki? About circuitry? So his sharp blue eyes just stared at her like she had 7 heads. It wasn't that what she was saying was out of the realm of reason...]

Who are you, and where did you leave Ann? [When would a model/high school student really need this information? Unless they were in the AV club]

Edited 2021-02-04 05:07 (UTC)

[ Fortunately, Seto doesn't need to worry about saying anything to her. She gets it, and she knows that he feels the same way that she does just by the way he treats her. Who else, other than Ren, would have put up with the things he had at the New Year's party? She doesn't remember a whole lot about that night, but when she'd awakened hours later she was home and he'd been right at her side. He'd bothered to even stay with her for a few hours after that, making sure that she wasn't too ill from an evening of... whatever the hell happened. She knows from the way he holds her, and kisses her, too, of course, the way he allows her to link arms with him or hold his hand. Not to mention the plethora of gestures that have been reserved for her and her alone. Don't worry, Seto. She knows. ] Maybe you could use the other functions for other things, you don't know. You could make something you really enjoy! You could add more coffee to the milk in the frother, or like, espresso to make the froth on top caffeinated too. [ She's got a whole lot of ideas about how that thing could be used, okay. ] Oh! Yeah, if I find one I'll bring it to you right away. [ She can't really say as she blames him. She's no stranger to the animosity that goes on between Ren, Akechi, and Seto, after all. ] He saw something in you, clearly! He's got good taste.

Yeah, maybe! I could try that... though I really wish this place would just start spitting out normal animals like cats or dogs. I wouldn't mind a puppy...

[ Or a kitten, but, you know. Morgana might get jealous. ]

Mm? [ She blinks up at him, before her cheeks take on a light pink tinge as he stares at her in disbelief. Apparently, her secret study sessions have paid off! Too bad there's no books about duel monsters here too to sorta... study on her off time too, alas. At least she's starting strong here with the electronics stuff. ] I mean, I don't know a whole lot of about this stuff, just um... you know.

[ She glances off to the side, a single digit scratching at her left cheek, before she adds: ]

On the broken one, if you look at the yellow resistor at the bottom, it's backwards. The gold band should be going to the right, not the left, but that's unlikely to cause the machine not to work. We should probably check the wiring, but we'd need some flux and a soldering iron... to fix anything like that or else we'd risk burning the board.

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[At least Ann seemed to be able to interpret his unique brand of communication, otherwise these relationship wouldn't have worked. Perhaps once day he would find a way to voice it, if only to confirm it and make it somehow more official. If his dealings in business were any indication he knew it was better to get everything out in the open to prevent misunderstandings or miscommunication. Granted this wasn't anything so formal but he had to draw from something he was more experienced with] You're giving this way too much thought, but sure. A machine with multiple functions can be used for a variety of concoctions. [Feeling that all of this was obvious] I'd appreciate it- besides.. you owe me for those sewing supplies. [Cough] The best- when it came to selecting me. Now he's a little loose in his assessments. [Toby wanted to be everyone's friend]

I'm surprised that you'd want anything as common as a puppy? Why not a peacock, or a goose... [He's kidding]

Just... um you know? [Chuckling lightly as she fumbled through her words, the light tint appearing on her cheeks] Why would you even need to know any of this? [It was a gross oversight that the void didn't hold one of the rule books for the game of duel monsters]

[Quietly he looked where she directed, able to see the things she was describing. They didn't really have the appropriate tools for this, no. That much they both seemed perfectly aware of. Kaiba soon returned to blankly staring at her as if he was waiting for this moment to spontaneously end or for her to transform into someone he knew that was more mechanically inclined.]

You know what...? I think I have a better idea than fiddling with this garbage...

[ Ann's always been good at reading people, and while sometimes it can be a little hard, especially with Seto, for the most part she can generally read between the lines, the things that he's likely to have a harder time expressing verbally. Besides, their misunderstandings thus far have been sort of hilarious -- their first kiss on the beach had been a misunderstanding, to be fair, but it's something that while had been embarrassing at the time, has morphed into a fond memory. ] It can, I wish we had one right now... [ Because she can think of m a n y drinks they could make and try, okay. ] I know I do... hey. What if we found enough stuff on the beach to build one? [ He's pretty good with building things... ] He's got good judgment, but I'm also glad he's pretty friendly. If he wasn't, can you imagine the carnage he'd be capable of? [ Large, flailing legs, stampy hooves, and wings, man... like Giraffezilla. ]

Puppies are great! Dogs are loyal, you know? [ She pauses at his other suggestions, however. ] I wouldn't mind a goose... you can decorate a goose. Tie cute little ribbons around their necks, and they're loyal, too! Do you think we'll ever get geese here? [ She's. She's seriously considering now, Seto... ]

Yep, just.... um, you know! [ She laughs nervously and waves a hand dismissively, looking a little more than embarrassed. ] W-well, I dunno! It's not a bad thing to know, right? [ It's her ultimate goal to never let him find out that she's trying her hardest to study up on this shit and get more on his level, mostly because she's not sure if he'd really like that or not. She'll never be as smart or as talented at Seto, but she can at least make an attempt to better herself and be slightly more knowledgeable, right? ]

Hm? [ She blinks, pushing her nervous thoughts aside as he speaks again, and she looks back up at him, tipping her head slightly to the side. Why... is he looking at her like that........ ] Yeah? What did you have in mind?

[Truthfully, most of their misunderstandings had a way of working themselves out and weren't over anything major. They were both feeling this relationship out in a way that was unique and personal for them, as it should be] Yeah, well we don't. [Briefly raising an eyebrow] I'm beginning to wonder if there might be one in the cache of items Legion and Turing gathered... [Surely, coffee makers could not be so rare] For this, I haven't given up finding one pre-fab. [Somehow it seemed too backward to have to build something you should be able to purchase.] Though if.. I did build one I would put my branding all over it. [Smirking at the rest] He couldn't rampage much before the other wildlife took him out... [Not saying Toby is a lightweight.. but ... well.. he does have feathers]

They also shed, drool, and eat slippers.. [They aren't cleanly enough, Ann] I thought people only decorated goose statues.. for whatever reason. [Not seeing the allure] If geese appear here they're get crossed with... a rutabaga or be entirely featherless like 70% of the birds here. [What has he done]

No, it's not a bad thing- just a suspicious one. [Letting her know that he's on to her. Not that he has anyway to prove that this is new knowledge or any evidence. There's only so far he can push this. There were still things that Ann would always excel at more than Seto too.]

Let's pick up some lunch from the food stands and blow this place for now.. [Ie. go hang out in a less populated area where they can have the illusion of more privacy] I can always see about collecting some of these cabinets later and working on them back at the apartments where I can dedicate more focus.. [You're distracting Ann. ~~Lol~~]

[ They sure do, and really, most of their little mishaps are things that they (well, her, at least) can look back on fondly later on. Their first kiss on the beach, the way they'd threatened each other's very existence upon first meeting -- good times! ] Yet. [ Keep the faith, man-- ] They might, but also, you could literally make a coffee pot to whatever specs you wanted. It'd be customized to you. [ She blinks, because... of course he'd put his own branding on it. ] See!? It's not a bad idea! [ AND it'd keep his hands busy! ] True! Maybe we're really lucky that the giraffes didn't get fused together with something like a t-rex. [ Those teeth... ]

They don't eat slippers, silly. They just chew them until they're beyond repair. I love puppies, I've always wanted a dog! [ They're cute, loyal, they want to play, they're man's best friend! ] What? No, if you decorate a real goose, you don't need to worry about decorating a ceramic one. They'd be super cute... aww, I really want one now. [ She sighs, and then blinks and nearly chokes at the mental image of a rutabaga goose mash up. ] I mean, on the upside, it'd be healthy, right? Like. It could be cooked several ways... [ ...This is gonna get real dark, real quick. So much for keeping one as a pet. ]

D-don't worry about it. Nothing suspicious here~ [ She's going to have to hide those books if she ever wants him to come hang out at her place again, but at least she's got time to figure out how to keep him from stumbling upon them. Then again, maybe it would please him to know about her little study sessions. They, after all, just for him -- the last thing he needs is an entirely stupid girlfriend, and even if it kills her, she will not be entirely ignorant to the things he does and likes and wants to do.

Fortunately, however, food has been mentioned. And food is something she's never not going to be excited about. If she ever turns food down, know that she's probably dying. ]

Okay, that sounds like a good idea! [ And it is a good idea, too, because it's still pretty early and they've got an entire day of... whatever ahead. Clearly, they'll need the energy. ] If that's the case, on our way back to the apartments, lets circle back here. I'll help you carry them back.

[ She pushes herself up to her feet and stretches, flashing him a bright, ridiculously happy smile, before she reaches both hands out to him, intending to help pull him back to his feet, too, if he wants. She knows he doesn't need, or probably even want the help, it's more or less an excuse to just hold his hands, even if it's just for a few moments. ]

We could head down to the beach and see if we can't find that coffee maker for you, too... maybe even some tools. You never know what's washed up lately.

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