Note 2|Video

[teacuptarget]

[Here's Gau, standing dressed in an apron in a professional-looking kitchen. Everything around him is spotless, of course. He's grinning broadly, and holding himself very straight, as if proud of himself. In fact, the bracelet is obviously propped enough away from his body to show off the scenery on purpose.]

Hey, everyone! If I could just have your attention for a moment? I'll be opening a bakery of my own - known as Rainy Day Treats - very soon! I know a few of you stopped by Sigyn House not long ago when I had brought some things home, so you might know my baking style!

[He hadn't really planned it that way, but hey, if it worked, it worked.]

Anyway, I'll actually need to do some hiring before the doors open, so if you're looking for a job and can either bake, work a cash register, deal with customers, or wait tables, let me know? We're located in Sigyn District, but of course everyone is welcome.

((OOC note: Jobs are basically first-come, first-serve, unless your character is very rude to Gau or something, but the application is on his journal here. Feel free to just post the application there, respond here ICly, both, or just... heckle him or show support.))

Comments

[aeterno_arma]

[Laurent murmurs a yes, glad that Gau is taking this so easily.]

Now, you two need to move more closer. The movement needs to come naturally, but remember to angle your head slightly to avoid bumping noses by accident.

[That happens with beginners. Laurent follows his own advice. He pulls Gau in close as He leans down and kisses him softly, closing his eyes.]

[teacuptarget]

[There's nothing intense about it, like this. There's nothing to tap into the buried-deep desires he doesn't talk to anyone about, nothing to make him think of his crush, nothing to dredge up his secret hopes.

There's only himself, sitting with a trusted friend, lips pressed to lips.

It's soft, and gentle, and Gau lets his own eyes fall closed, presses forward just the slightest bit.]

[aeterno_arma]

[Exactly. This was more about trust than love, and Laurent sincerely wanted to help out Gau.]

How was that for a first kiss? I thought it was better to start with something simple. [Laurent asks after breaking the kiss.]

[teacuptarget]

It was nice.

[Gau fiddles a little with his friend's fingers, not letting go of his hand yet, and then bites his lip a little.]

Can we... a little more? Something just a little more?

[aeterno_arma]

As you wish.

[Laurent smiles up at Gau and intertwines their fingers. He leans over to kiss him again, and bit's Gau's lower lip. A warm tongue slid between his teeth and explores his mouth. Laurent is not exactly bad at this.]

[teacuptarget]

[The bite is enough to make Gau's heart race, even though it's not hard or really painful. He let his eyes fall closed again and just tries to go with what Laurent is doing, inviting him in and then trying to keep up, his own tongue twining around his friend's a little.

That. That's a real kiss, like he'd wanted. One that makes his body heat up a little and his mind spin.

When it breaks, he lets out a soft sigh.]

[aeterno_arma]

[Laurent smiles slightly, wondering if Gau now have the answer he was looking for.

He bites his own lower lip before to reply.] Better?

[teacuptarget]

Yeah.

[Gau takes a few seconds to really process it, and then smiles, though there's still a faint blush to his cheeks.]

I'm really happy. I think... it might be best, looking at this sort of thing as something for myself, and not... you know. Focusing it on him.

[aeterno_arma]

[The keltoi won't comment on it, but the thinks Gau's cute all flustered like that.]

You need to take care of yourself and know what you enjoy before sharing it with other, I think. That way you'll both be happy.

[teacuptarget]

I guess you're right.

[Gau leans in a little, presses another kiss to Laurent's face, this one against his cheek.]

Thank you, Laurent. You're a really good friend.

[aeterno_arma]

[He didn't get that sort of cute kisses much, just Lilith used to give him one from time to time. His cheeks turn pink, more embarrassed now that when he was kissing Gau.]

I...y-you're welcome.

[teacuptarget]

[Gau shifts away from his friend, then reaches for one of the cookies to distract himself, taking a small bite of it.]

I'm really glad I met you, you know?

[aeterno_arma]

[Cookies make good distractions. Laurent is playing with his sari instead, smiling back.]

I'm glad we are friends too. It was hard for me to make friends in my own world, all is very different here.

[teacuptarget]

It was... kind of hard for me too.

[Gau shrugs a shoulder, takes another bite of his cookie.]

I wasn't really close to anyone but Raikou-san.

[aeterno_arma]

[Laurent blinks.] Really? But you are really nice and smart.