[ In the meantime, Rin fidgets in the booth, waiting. She declines the waitress's offer to bring her a drink and explains she's waiting for a friend.
When Youko finally arrives, Rin instantly sees that she is not doing well. Oh no. Poor Youko. Rin plasters a smile on her face and waves back at Youko. ]
[The smell of various teas mixing in the air is a bit overwhelming, so Youko tries to mitigate the feeling by picking a single point to focus on. Watching her friend ponder the menu is better than zoning out and starting to understand the thread count of their tablecloth, so that's what she chooses. The recommendations Rin makes actually manage to break through the gloom a little and pull her interest.
[It's a little impolite, but she crosses her elbows on the table and settles her chin on top, watching her tour guide of the menu with that tired smile.]
A soy milk latte might be good. Do they have any black teas you've tried?
[ Rin waves the waitress over and places their order. When the waitress leaves, she awkwardly twists her thumbs on the table for a minute, biting her lip. Then, she looks up at Youko. ]
[Seeing her friend visibly worry herself after going to such lengths to look after her just puts a frown on Youko's face. It makes things feel silly, trivial in the present. Was what happened a crushing blow to Youko's ego? Yes. Will she ever recover? Unclear. But she can stop Rin, who really is a sweetheart to the core, from causing herself undue stress.
With a sigh, she starts with the game itself.]
It's a game you play while drinking. Harmless enough. You say, "Never have I ever," and state something you haven't done.
I think it is meant to be a party game, some way for you to get to know strangers? We mostly were playing it to tease each other, but... in low stakes ways.
[She gives a lopsided shrug.]
Then it got stepped up, the answers got racier — [A certain someone pushed that envelope.] — and I'll admit, I got a little competitive.
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When Youko finally arrives, Rin instantly sees that she is not doing well. Oh no. Poor Youko. Rin plasters a smile on her face and waves back at Youko. ]
Hey! You made it!
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[At least Youko doesn't crumple down in her chair. That's another victory, proper posture.
It took her a minute to cobble it together, but she manages to put on a wan smile for Rin.]
Is there something you'd recommend?
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They've got these lovely small cakes that are really good. But also mochi!
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Perking up a bit —]
Small cakes?
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Yes, they're tiny and so, so, pretty. And delicious! The matcha strawberry is amazing.
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Okay, strawberry matcha sounds good. What tea should we get with these tiny cakes, Rin?
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A soy milk latte might be good. Do they have any black teas you've tried?
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Oh, yeah! They have Earl Grey,but also Oolong. It's quite the eclectic mix.
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I think... an Earl Grey soy milk latte and the little cakes. Whatever flavors you like best, Rin.
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[ Rin waves the waitress over and places their order. When the waitress leaves, she awkwardly twists her thumbs on the table for a minute, biting her lip. Then, she looks up at Youko. ]
So, uhm. Do you... wanna talk about it... ?
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With a sigh, she starts with the game itself.]
It's a game you play while drinking. Harmless enough. You say, "Never have I ever," and state something you haven't done.
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[She gives a lopsided shrug.]
Then it got stepped up, the answers got racier — [A certain someone pushed that envelope.] — and I'll admit, I got a little competitive.