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[ oh no
he expected a call but not like this

not like this
He feels the colour in his cheeks rise as he presses pause on the video game he's been playing

and considers melting into the floor... ]

....Ah.

...

I've been ... considering messaging the group chat with... an apology for my conduct but...
I have not yet worked up the guts...

I made a fool of myself, didn't I.

[ Oh no... She can only imagine how he feels, so she forces herself to stifle a giggle. Don't want to make him feel any worse. ]

Aha, well... From the sounds of it, people were mostly angry at Zhongli. Though he told me how you got attached to some food... And I think you got Eunie mixed up with someone Australian so she might've been offended by that.

[ So could be worse! But she doubts most people are going to let him live this incident down... ]

So besides the embarrassment, how are you holding up?

AHaha....Yeah, I went back and looked all the nonsense that happened when I was gone, and ... I sort of wish I'd been lucid at the time. I almost went back and apologised but...

[ embarrassment got the better of him. ]

He was just trying to help. Neither of us could really assume that would have happened...

But I'm much better, now. Even if the blood had made me feel loopy, it's what I needed. I don't feel like I'm starving anymore.

Hopefully it lasts a while.

I don't think neither you, or him, really have to apologize. It's not like the effects of dragons blood on vampires is something that's well-known... Though we now have a better idea of it.

[ Besides, they both technically suffered enough. ]

But that's good, I know sometimes after trips like that people tend to feel a bit rough. [ Her voice trail off as she thinks, considering how to put her thoughts into words. ]

Hopefully it does, though... That's the other reason why I called you. I imagine I'm not the only one to offer, but I still wanted to offer my blood as well, if you ever need it.

I honestly didn't really think that blood would have a negative effect on me if it wasn't human. I've been supplementing pig's blood into my food since this happened and it was fine.

...I didn't know Zhongli was a dragon. God. When I agreed to feed off of him. So.

While it definitely sated my hunger, the after-effects were...

[ nothing he ever wants to experience ever again. ]

I--

[ and then he goes quiet, as lapis offers... that. he blinks, in quiet shock, and... then maybe a bit of embarrassment. ]

Eunie mentioned she could help, but she's a doctor. So that was to be expected. [ having lapis offer, though-- ]

Are you really okay with that?

It's a lot for anyone to ask.

Right, that... The dragon god thing probably should've been mentioned before you drank his blood, but at least now you both know.

[ Seriously Zhongli.

But she picks up on the shock, when he goes quiet. While she has no issues with it, she also knows it's not an offer to be made lightly - and he probably never expected anything like this in the first place.

So all she can do now is reassure him. ]

I really am okay with it. I wouldn't offer if I wasn't... If you're worried about me, I'm a lot more durable than I look.

[ Mostly thanks to her immortality, but still. ]

It's likely he didn't think it'd make a difference.

We really know the difference now... [ god he buried a meat bun in the garden. ]

--And um, no, I wasn't trying to say you were weak or anything of the sort. From what I've seen you're way stronger than I am, to be sure.
I guess I'm just. Shy about the idea of biting anyone. It feels... wrong, I guess.

I've been a human my whole life, so...
It's just something to get used to. ...Something I have to get used to.

[ Lapis falls silent for the moment, considering his words. When she speaks again, her tone has become something softer. ]

Mmm, that makes sense... It must be difficult, dealing with this.

But I can at least help in this way. I don't want you to feel worried about asking me for blood, whenever you need it. I'm offering knowing what it means, including the biting part.

I mean, if you're okay with me helping.

I've dealt with things just as strange before, so while it's difficult, I've resolved myself: I'll get used to this, too.

[ sad to say such things but that's just what happens when you're from the order. he's certain lapis can agree. ]

I'm a bit. Shy about asking, if only because it's something ... difficult to admit to wanting. But I've made a promise not to starve myself anymore. So I won't.

So I ... don't mind that you're offering. I actually really appreciate it--more than words can honestly describe.
I'll have to find some way to thank you properly.

[ It's a relief that he seems to be taking this new lifestyle change well, and that he's willing to accept her help with this too. Though there's a pause when he speaks about thanking her; it's not something she sought out when she offered, nor does she really... know how to respond.

When she does speak again, she sounds almost embarrassed - quickly clearing her throat, before stumbling over her words. ]

You... don't need to do that - I mean, thank me properly. So long as you feel... ah, comfortable asking me for help, that's enough for me. Really.

[ ...oh! Had he flustered her by offering to do something to thank her? He looks... curious, for a moment, and then he just... smiles, tipping his head forward with something of a fond expression. ]

Maybe I don't need to, but I wish to. After all, kindness deserves kindness in turn, or something like that.

It won't be anything too extravagant, so don't worry too much, noona.

[ She takes a moment to run her hands over her face, feeling how her cheeks are heating up. Anything... genuine like this always trips her up. ]

... Aha, anything extravagant would've made me die on the spot, oppa. [ She is terrible at handling embarrassment, she can admit that. ]

I'm getting the feeling I won't be able to convince you otherwise, so... Really, something small would be more than enough.

[ he sounds amused as she admits she might die, and he'll wave his hands, as if to reassure her. ]

Hey, hey, hey now. I'm just getting adjusted to having your fair company, I'd appreciate it if you remained alive.

How about something simple, like -- next time we meet to work on your Korean, I'll treat you to some barbecue.
There's a few places open late downtown.

[ Despite her embarrassment, she does manage a quiet huff in response. ]

My fair company, huh? In that case I'll do my best not to self-implode.

[ But she relaxes a little more now, almost perking up when he mentions barbecue. ]

But I like the sound of that. It's been a while since I had some, so I'll look forward to it.

I. Uhm.

It's embarrassing to admit, but.
Given my old nickname back in Florida, I never really got a huge chance to hang out with that many people.

Eizen and Vel were often around, but when they left, I was alone for a while.

It's... nice to have a new friend.
Sorry if that's embarrassing.
To hear.

...I'll uh.
Go now.

[ Hmm, what's embarrassing -

- "It's... nice to have a new friend." ]

[ Oh, he... called her a friend.

Maybe it's sad how much it stuns her, but friends aren't things she easily makes considering their line of work. For a long time her friends were just the spectres she could summon. ]

[ But he really called her a friend. Shock melts into joy as it finally sinks in, and for a moment she almost misses the last part - ]

[ - No wait shit, hold on!! ]

Wait! Wait, wait, wait, wait! [ This is probably the most frazzled Lapis has sounded in a while, but she needs to say something first! ]

First, you need to tell me that nickname sometime - [ Priorities. ] - and second!

I'm glad to have a new friend too.

[ that is ABSOLUTELY the most frazzled he's ever heard her talk--his eyebrows go up as she goes from looking as Lapis always looks--her normal quiet, cool expression to something very animated.

Did he say something weird?
No, of course he said something weird. Who says something as lame as "im glad to have a new friend?" it was so highschool--

He almost wants to die of embarrassment on the spot--but.
In a moment after, she returns the sentence.
And all that foolishness melts away as he tries his best not to break into a small fit of soft chuckles as she asks, with great priority--for his nickname. ]

Did I catch you off guard? [ he's ... amused, but. It's a happy feeling. he hasn't had this in a while. ] I can tell you now, it's not a big deal. Ask anyone from Florida's team and they'd tell you.

It was Black Cat.
People used to tell newcomers to the Order in Florida not to cross my path. [ else they'll deal with misfortune. ]

[ . . .

U g h. Maybe she should ask one of the hounds to drag her down to hell the next time she summons them - ]

Ah... A little. I just didn't expect you to say that and I didn't want you to hang up before I could say it back...

[ Uggggggghhh. While Lapis tended to be quiet but firm enough to be heard, now her voice trails off to a whisper - she is really bad at handling embarrassment.

But. Anyway. Nickname! ]

Black Cat... Well, since you dress in all black it fits. But I think it sounds more cute than anything else.

[ maybe your hounds would be happy youre making friends huh ever think of that

...jinwoo can't keep the grin off his face, though, as the other hushedly speaks out, her words dying in her throat as she does her best--and fails--to hide how she's feeling.

Ah, hahaha.... ]

It's just a habit, I think. Dressing in black, I mean. To avoid the sun's rays. Since I've had an issue with sunlight even before the... vampirism.
I wouldn't mind the name 'Black Cat' so much if it was used in an endearing way like that.
Instead of it being a way to tell people to just not bother with me.
The Order members here aren't half as cautionary.

[ The thing that makes her even more Upset is that they absolutely would be, their little weird medium friend is growing up-!!

Though... at least he seems to be enjoying her trip-up. As embarrassing as it was, but with a quick clearing of her throat she's (almost) back to her usual self. ]

Well, between being related to Eizen and dealing with demons, random misfortune doesn't bother me that much. I imagine the others are the same too, there's no reason to be cautious. [ And honestly Jinwoo is like... the cinnamon roll of the group. Who could ever be cautious of him. ]

Oppa and Black Cat... That's two nicknames I have for you now. I promise to use them endearingly, though.

I really hope that holds up, haha. I'd ... like to be able to have a better time here in kaisou, than I had in Florida.

It's already starting to look up. [ he says, a week before statuegate. ]

So long as you don't mind a bit of misfortune here and there...

Then we'll get along just fine.
Eizen's already accepted it to be a bit intense when we're in each other's company, so...

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oh no LAPIS...

she's..... fine.

is she tho

absolutely not

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