[closed] the only road I've ever been down

[likethelight]

Who: Allen Walker and Kaworu Nagisa
What: fruition of this. jesusy exorcists and angels meeting. and pastries. NOTHING COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG.
When: day 165
Where: Bakery near Sigyn hall
Rating: PG-PG-13?


[The bakery he'd mentioned was a short distance from the Sigyn hall; just a small sort of shop, really. Easy enough to find, though. ...The white-haired boy in a black and red uniform with the scarred face and a golden golem on his shoulder waiting outside helps in terms of being recognizable, though. Leaned up against the wall with a brown paper sack in white gloved (always gloved) hands.

...And a long black cloak with a hood pulled up that mostly keeps him dry. Though he does try not to sigh about or pull too sour a face at it; he really hadn't been counting on it raining this day after he'd had to put it off so long (honestly, he felt really bad about it)...

His luck...

But the golem flicks its wings after for a moment, snapping the rainwater out of them and peering its head (body?) closer to Allen's.] ... Mm.

[Idly petting it a little and letting his eyes close.] I know, Tim.

[—funny, you'd think it (him?) had... spoken to him.

It's alright. Nothing to do about it now.

So they were just waiting for Kaworu. Slightly melancholic despite having warm scones so close at hand, but that's more for feeling guilty about the last few days and postponing.

...But he'd made sure to try and get here early, after all, so he could pour on all his charm and score some of the day's extra pastries on the house. Occasionally he knows how charming he can be. Occasionally.]

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[5thchild]

[ Kaworu never saw rain. He has seen it in pictures and movies, and he has read regarding how rain is formed and falls, but to actually see it and feel it, he never has. So when he was going out to meet Allen and it started raining, the boy stops and looks up, staying under the rain for good five minutes to feel it - of course he got all wet.

There is a lot he knows theoretically, but not in practice. Like cupcakes. He knows they have big amounts of sugar, so they are sweet, but he never tasted them - he isn't sure about tasting them either since they have eggs in them and Kaworu has a very strange diet. Then again, he also doesn't have money.

The white haired boy finally arrives, hands in his pockets, hair dripping (obviously, but he doesn't seem to mind), but never that smile fades from his lips. He is late, so that smile is apologetic.] Hello, Allen. I'm sorry I'm late.

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[likethelight]

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[likethelight]

[—AH.

Forget about being late, he doesn't mind at all and technically this is late anyway because of him and—and more importantly you're drenched and standing there like it's nothing.] Kaworu! You—

[...are so calm about it.

It makes him blink for a moment.] Wasn't there an umbrella?

[5thchild]

I like it. [ He looks up, smiling and feeling the rain falling on his face. ] it's the first time I feel rain. It's rather nice. [ while rain doesn't have a strong meaning to him - like the moon, for example - Kaworu finds things like this rather amazing.

He walks closer to the store, now to escape the rain and shakes his head, to get some of the water off it, at least ]

[likethelight]

[The first time...?

The overhang provides shelter from the rain at least; it's why Allen was waiting under it. He's still blinking a little at that for a moment, though.]

You're not cold? [It's more curious than anything. Considering the other thing.]

[5thchild]

A bit, yes. [ but he figures it's warm inside the shop, so he isn't all that worried. ] Shall we go inside?

[likethelight]

[Ah, right—

He flashes a quick, apologetic sort of smile and jerks a little, stepping away from the wall.] Mm.

Sorry. I didn't think it'd rain today. [He'll get the door for them, though. Reflexively.]

[5thchild]

That's fine. It's not something you can control.

[ Kaworu lets Allen enter first and he follows, after ]

[likethelight]

[Maybe, but he can still look a little contrite and concerned for it, eyes flicking back to him for a moment. Maybe his coat, later, if it's still raining. He's technically got two.

But he tugs his hood down and shakes some of the water from his bangs, moving to stand over by one of the glass display cases. Likewise, Timcanpy shakes himself dry. Why a ball with wings needs to is anyone's question, but] I already got something earlier [by being harmlessly shameless and getting freebies because penny-pincher mostly broke] but—

[Conversationally:] Do you see anything you like?

[5thchild]

[ Kaworu will ask about Timcanpy in a moment, first he wants to take shelter from the rain - one of the rules Shinji gave him was to take shelter when it rained or snowed; though Kaworu enjoyed the feeling of the water falling on his face, the half-angel realizes he might get sick, so yes, getting warmer inside the store is the way to go.

Once inside he looks around for a moment, before his red eyes fall on Allen. He shakes his head ] No, thank you. [ he doesn't eat eggs. Even if he thought about trying, Kaworu really can't, in the end. ] You can eat more, if you'd like. Don't worry about me.

[likethelight]

I didn't eat yet. [Manners trumping appetite. They were being saved in the bag he's kept under his cloak to keep them dry, but—]

'No'?

[There's a slightly confused blink. Ah, he wouldn't have suggested coming here if he hadn't thought Kaworu might like it, too. Why else would he agree...?] You're not hungry? It's very good here.

[5thchild]

It has eggs in it, and I don't eat eggs. [ he agreed because he likes meeting people. ] I will drink tea, though. [ he adds with a smile.

Kaworu searches for a table, pointing to one at a corner ] Let's sit?

[likethelight]

[--!] But you came here in the rain— [HE WOULD HAVE SUGGESTED SOMEPLACE ELSE IF HE'D KNOWN. IT IS OKAY TO SHOW A PREFERENCE.

But.

Tea's good, so he cuts himself off from protesting like that and just looks a little crestfallen. (And confused. No eggs...?)]

...mm. Alright. [Following where the other's pointing, he moves to take a seat over there. And shrug off his wet cloak (coat?) first before hanging it to dry.

He does glance up for a second before sitting himself, though.] You're sure you're alright like this? [He knows what the answer will probably be, but still] We could go back to the hall.

[5thchild]

[ Kaworu shakes his head ] I like this place. it's warm and it smells good. [ just because he doesn't eat eggs, it doesn't mean it doesn't smell good. He likes the smell of the bread and the cakes ]

[ now that Kaworu is sitting, his eyes turn to Timcanpi, smiling at it ]

What is that?

[likethelight]

Ah— [Leaning forward on arms lightly folded across the table, he glances over his shoulder at Tim who's resettled there. Faceless save for the cross but seeming to look up anyway.] Timcanpy?

He's a golem. [Which most people haven't heard of, so] Sort of like a companion, I guess. He belonged to my master.

[5thchild]

Is he sentient? [true, Kaworu never heard of a golem. Nor he has seen anything like that before.

And this is Kaworu trying to touch it with a finger. What, he is curious. ]

[likethelight]

[Aha. Well—] He has a mind of his own.

[Truthfully, Allen's not so sure about a lot of things with Timcanpy, but that much is very obvious.

He stills a little when Kaworu reaches for him, though. Mostly for it also being Allen's personal space as well, but] ...Do you want to hold him? [SLIGHTLY UNSURE since it's not... usually something he offers... ever... it's mildly uncomfortable... But people do seem especially interested in handling Tim here. And enjoy or are terrified of him. It's a little weird to Allen, but c'est la vie?]

He likes people. [...The biting is generally reserved for Allen or especially unsavory sorts or situations it seems.]

[5thchild]

[ kaworu watches Allen's expression, and his finger stops before touching Tim. He pulls his hand away after, simply watching the golem; he doesn't wish to make Allen uncomfortable (he eventually will), and seeing him a bit unsure about this, he stops himself. ]

I don't have to. [ really now, Kaworu is curious, but he is fine without touching. The angel grabs the menu after, eyes reading it quickly to choose what tea he shall drink ]

[likethelight]

[He nods, relaxing a little but also getting a bit of a thoughtful look (ah, he didn't mean to dissuade, not really). Timcanpy meanwhile will be content to merely stay on his shoulder, faceless and still eyeless, but seeming to watch Kaworu back rather intently; his tail lashing from time to time.

There's a pause as he waits while Kaworu looks at the menu, turning to watch the rain fall outside. Steady and making it look a little dark out. But—

Oh.] Before—

[A pause. It's not too personal, is it?] Is it really the first time you've seen rain? [It's a little incredible to consider. What would that even be like?]

[5thchild]

[ kaworu quickly makes his choice, keeping it to himself. He nods to answer the question. ] I have seen it in books, videos - but I never seen it for myself.

[ the boy turns to face a window to watch the rain fall for a moment ] It's fresh. It seems to wash us a way and clean everything around. You can smell all sorts of things, as if they are enhanced. The sound is incredibly soothing, too. [he turns back to Allen] It's really nice, I think.

[likethelight]

[Were Allen just a little more caught up in matters happening back in his world, he might wonder if that's not a little like Kanda and Alma were. Surprised at things like the sky; at winter being cold.

...it's a little sad.

But he's not so his expression just smooths a little (oh). He does smile at how he talks about it, though. He likes the rain as well (why he hadn't minded standing out in it). Often stands in it to think sometimes.

It's contemplative.] That's a nice way to think about it.

It was snowing before I came here. [December. How strange to go back to autumn.] I like that best, I think.

[Memories, if nothing else.]

Everything is quiet.

[5thchild]

I hope I will be able to see snow, one day. [ it has snowed in this world, before, though kaworu wasn't here then. He hopes it's not too late to see it.]

You prefer quiet, Allen?

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[likethelight]

[Oh.

There's a flash of a sheepish smile again.] Sometimes. As much as anyone, I guess. [He gets it really rarely in his life it seems, but... mostly that's his own fault. Mostly. Or just his luck.]

It's...

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[likethelight]

[Ah.]

It's like the rain. It makes you think.

I have good memories of it. [Even if it's a sad-sweet way in which he smiles about it.

But moving along more brightly:] You'd like it, I think. [If how he spoke about the rain was any indication. He was raised... indoors maybe? Somehow?] It can't be that long until it should here.

[5thchild]

I hope you are right. [ Kaworu smiles one last time before he turns to the waitress, calling her over to ask for his tea. Though he isn't sure about the greyness yet, Kaworu rather enjoys these people in this world as well. Eventually, he will end up loving them as well as a whole (because that's how he rolls). ]