[Eiden arrives before Zack, but only by a few minutes. He's changed out of his fatigues and armor, opting for something similar to what Eiden is wearing, the same sort of thing he used to wear in Nippon. Really, the only reason he isn't in uniform is because he spent the afternoon sparring and it was dirty. Not that you'd be able to tell; any bumps or bruises he received during the fight are all healed up, thanks to the mako in his veins.
He likes Eiden! Which is absolutely no surprise. Eiden's fun to hang out with, both in and out of bed. That they're basically picking up where they left off is both amusing and honestly, he's a little thankful for it. Being here is still something of a trip.
When he finds Eiden he clasps him on the shoulder and slips into the seat next to him, a big grin on his face]
I think out of all the dejavu I've been experiencing, this might be one of the best instances of it.
He likes Eiden! Which is absolutely no surprise. Eiden's fun to hang out with, both in and out of bed. That they're basically picking up where they left off is both amusing and honestly, he's a little thankful for it. Being here is still something of a trip.
When he finds Eiden he clasps him on the shoulder and slips into the seat next to him, a big grin on his face]
I think out of all the dejavu I've been experiencing, this might be one of the best instances of it.
[it might've been a little more awkward if Zack didn't remember, but he's glad he does and glad that Eiden does, too. Not that it would have stopped him from befriending him again, but having all the introductions and getting to know each other parts all said and done is nice, too.
Even if they kind of just straight up jumped into it last time, but details]
Haha, I was pretty happy to see you on my phone, too. Made my day.
[it's been a good day, and finishing it out like this is really the cherry on top. He hums a little in thought]
Think they've got the same kind of drinks they had in Nippon?
Even if they kind of just straight up jumped into it last time, but details]
Haha, I was pretty happy to see you on my phone, too. Made my day.
[it's been a good day, and finishing it out like this is really the cherry on top. He hums a little in thought]
Think they've got the same kind of drinks they had in Nippon?
[leaving Nippon, Zack knew he wouldn't see anyone again - so that might play just a tiny piece in his excitement to see Eiden, too. Because he really isn't supposed to.
With a little hum he leans against the bar, peering down to see where the bartender is, what the bar looks like - gotta look around and take it in, since he doesn't do this too often. He chuckles] The ones with Uki in them were pretty good. If they have anything like that here, I'm sure it'll be a little more obvious.
[he likes to think so, anyway. He sits back and folds his arms on the bar]
I'll have what you are - it worked out the last time I did it.
[he's pretty sure that was the Uki drink]
With a little hum he leans against the bar, peering down to see where the bartender is, what the bar looks like - gotta look around and take it in, since he doesn't do this too often. He chuckles] The ones with Uki in them were pretty good. If they have anything like that here, I'm sure it'll be a little more obvious.
[he likes to think so, anyway. He sits back and folds his arms on the bar]
I'll have what you are - it worked out the last time I did it.
[he's pretty sure that was the Uki drink]
[while his experience isn't a lot, Zack has no complaints about the times he's encountered uki, either. Thinking back, it wasn't that often. Somehow, he'd managed to avoid a good chunk of the . . . spicier things in Nippon. Not by choice, mind you.
But he's of the same mind as Eiden with places like this. He doesn't feel like he belongs in the fancier ones; he's not some high roller and he's far from someone who's anywhere close to fancy, so places like this suit him best. He doesn't have to be as self-aware of things like the decor and can focus more on the experience - and the person he's with]
Hah, me too. [the grin on his face threatens to get bigger] You might be the only one I experienced it with for sure.
But he's of the same mind as Eiden with places like this. He doesn't feel like he belongs in the fancier ones; he's not some high roller and he's far from someone who's anywhere close to fancy, so places like this suit him best. He doesn't have to be as self-aware of things like the decor and can focus more on the experience - and the person he's with]
Hah, me too. [the grin on his face threatens to get bigger] You might be the only one I experienced it with for sure.
[the compliments are more than welcome, never stop complimenting him]
Believe it or not, I only went on a couple of dates and most of them were with you.
[not that he wasn't interested or even tried, but it had been more natural to fall into doing work than worrying about dating outside of all the flirting he did with the girls who worked in the shops around his. If he'd been 18 again, then it would have been an entirely different story.
The bartender sets their drinks in front of them and wanders away, and Zack picks his up curiously to peer at the ombre before glancing back to Eiden] Think we should toast? Here's to more good times in a brand new place, maybe?
Believe it or not, I only went on a couple of dates and most of them were with you.
[not that he wasn't interested or even tried, but it had been more natural to fall into doing work than worrying about dating outside of all the flirting he did with the girls who worked in the shops around his. If he'd been 18 again, then it would have been an entirely different story.
The bartender sets their drinks in front of them and wanders away, and Zack picks his up curiously to peer at the ombre before glancing back to Eiden] Think we should toast? Here's to more good times in a brand new place, maybe?
[Zack can be as flirty as Eiden, as he knows - and while it isn't as obvious around guys, it'll still come out with a little prompting. Because Zack is shameless and having someone flirt back is just as great as flustering them, in his opinion. And that first one is pretty rare.
He smiles and clinks his glass against Eiden's]
To all of that and living life to its fullest.
[which includes all that, really, but is worth adding anyway]
He smiles and clinks his glass against Eiden's]
To all of that and living life to its fullest.
[which includes all that, really, but is worth adding anyway]
[he decided a while ago that he had to take advantage of all of this, so encouraging others to do so is just the next, logical step. He follows Eiden in taking a sip, making a pleasantly surprised noise at the taste. He was expecting much sweeter, too]
That's not bad at all. [it can go on the short list of things he knows to order at bars]
Do you have any plans yet? For what you're going to do here.
That's not bad at all. [it can go on the short list of things he knows to order at bars]
Do you have any plans yet? For what you're going to do here.
[Zack turns a little to give Eiden his full attention, drink in hand. He's genuinely interested, he's always been so single-minded about the things he's wanted to do in the past that sometimes he'd prefer that over having all the options he does. He nods along, trying to remember he'd asked what Eiden did before, but -]
Making clothes sounds like a really handy skill to have. You'll have to show me, even if you decide to do something else. What were you going to do in Nippon?
[a sheepish little grin]
I haven't decided yet. I thought about doing what I did in Nippon too, but there's the guilds, too - I'm just taking temporary jobs until I can see how all that goes.
Making clothes sounds like a really handy skill to have. You'll have to show me, even if you decide to do something else. What were you going to do in Nippon?
[a sheepish little grin]
I haven't decided yet. I thought about doing what I did in Nippon too, but there's the guilds, too - I'm just taking temporary jobs until I can see how all that goes.
[ Eren isn't exactly shy about taking Eiden up on his offer, learning what toys are and how they work. He can imagine a little bit, but some of it is a big question mark. (He also isn't really versed in using google or the Ellipsa equivalent, which does give him a little bit of a disadvantage.)
So as agreed upon, he shows up to Eiden's place. He's a little awkward, considering the situation. He doesn't really do booty calls, so this is new! But he'll get over it. ]
You really design these things?
So as agreed upon, he shows up to Eiden's place. He's a little awkward, considering the situation. He doesn't really do booty calls, so this is new! But he'll get over it. ]
You really design these things?
[ Eren's not shy, but he's out of his depth a little here. So if he's a little wide-eyed about this, hopefully Eiden will excuse him. He's not really a blushing virgin or anything, but if they had sex toys where he came from, he sure as hell never saw one. (Everywhere has toys, Eren, humans are pretty creative.) ]
What are they even made out of?
[ Important questions, but ones he might not understand the answers to.
But he does as Eiden says, pulling the drawer open and looking inside. He has no idea what he expects to find, but…well aside from one of those seeming pretty big to him, none of that is too weird or scary. He gets the point of them (he might have had to look up what cock rings do, rip his search history). ]
Can I…touch these?
[ If he's going to let someone fuck him with something that's not their own dick, he wants to know what it feels like. That's normal, right? He has no idea what is normal in this situation! Eiden is so chill about it! ]
What are they even made out of?
[ Important questions, but ones he might not understand the answers to.
But he does as Eiden says, pulling the drawer open and looking inside. He has no idea what he expects to find, but…well aside from one of those seeming pretty big to him, none of that is too weird or scary. He gets the point of them (he might have had to look up what cock rings do, rip his search history). ]
Can I…touch these?
[ If he's going to let someone fuck him with something that's not their own dick, he wants to know what it feels like. That's normal, right? He has no idea what is normal in this situation! Eiden is so chill about it! ]
[ Eren doesn't bother asking what silicone is; he doubts an explanation would even make sense. Besides, he doesn't want to sound dumber than he feels already. ]
Right. Makes sense.
[ He's not sure what he's expecting. He picks up the smaller one, careful but not completely uncertain. It's softer to the touch than he'd guess, but the toy itself is firm, too. It's not quite like a real dick or whatever, but it clicks that it's mimicking one closer than he anticipated. Huh, okay.
He tries not to feel stupid about messing around with a fake dick with someone standing there watching him. If his face is a little pink, it can't be helped. He blushed easy when he was younger and he doesn't so much now, but this sure is something! ]
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but what's the point of using this if you're with someone else?
[ Though with the size of the bigger one, maybe that's the point? It has not even crossed his mind that toys can vibrate or pulse or do anything else. He only learned what television was like six months ago, after all. Hell, he only learned what photographs were about three years ago. He's just technologically behind. ]
Right. Makes sense.
[ He's not sure what he's expecting. He picks up the smaller one, careful but not completely uncertain. It's softer to the touch than he'd guess, but the toy itself is firm, too. It's not quite like a real dick or whatever, but it clicks that it's mimicking one closer than he anticipated. Huh, okay.
He tries not to feel stupid about messing around with a fake dick with someone standing there watching him. If his face is a little pink, it can't be helped. He blushed easy when he was younger and he doesn't so much now, but this sure is something! ]
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but what's the point of using this if you're with someone else?
[ Though with the size of the bigger one, maybe that's the point? It has not even crossed his mind that toys can vibrate or pulse or do anything else. He only learned what television was like six months ago, after all. Hell, he only learned what photographs were about three years ago. He's just technologically behind. ]
[ Eren didn't exactly think this through, but he thought about it a little bit. He doesn't want to seem like some clueless virgin; he's not, really, he just doesn't know anything about toys. ]
A second dick? Like at the same time?
[ Holy shit, that's…sure a mental image. He's never really thought about it, but his imagination is…not always the greatest. He hasn't had much time to indulge this kind of fantasy. He's suddenly learning so much and they haven't done a thing yet.
He knows he likes pain, and sensation, and anything that pulls him out of his head and into the present moment. Overloads of things, things that other people might think are too much.
Okay, yeah, two dicks suddenly makes a lot of sense. File that away for definitely trying that someday.
He has enough imagination that Eiden's words get him thinking of more than just that. The things you might see another person do. He's never watched anyone get off. He's never watched porn (he's only very vaguely aware that's a thing, since they didn't have video recordings at home, and he only heard about it from Dylan back in Folkmore). His experiences have been tragically vanilla before now, though there are things he's imagined that aren't, mostly having to do with getting the shit beat out of him, or things about bondage that he thinks are fucked up because no one has ever told him it's normal and fine. ]
You know a lot about this stuff.
[ He changes to the other toy, which feels a lot heavier. It's bigger. Maybe it's too big, he doesn't know, but he's not worried about anything like that. He's not worried about hurting because he can't really be injured so who cares, right? Safe sane consensual whomst? He doesn't know anything about any of that. ]
And I don't know fuck all, but I wanna know.
[ That's a dumb as hell thing to say, since obviously! He's standing here holding a giant dildo and hasn't been like bye about it. He can't just be normal or not awkward, but he's trying. ]
I asked you which one is your favourite, right? One like this or something else?
A second dick? Like at the same time?
[ Holy shit, that's…sure a mental image. He's never really thought about it, but his imagination is…not always the greatest. He hasn't had much time to indulge this kind of fantasy. He's suddenly learning so much and they haven't done a thing yet.
He knows he likes pain, and sensation, and anything that pulls him out of his head and into the present moment. Overloads of things, things that other people might think are too much.
Okay, yeah, two dicks suddenly makes a lot of sense. File that away for definitely trying that someday.
He has enough imagination that Eiden's words get him thinking of more than just that. The things you might see another person do. He's never watched anyone get off. He's never watched porn (he's only very vaguely aware that's a thing, since they didn't have video recordings at home, and he only heard about it from Dylan back in Folkmore). His experiences have been tragically vanilla before now, though there are things he's imagined that aren't, mostly having to do with getting the shit beat out of him, or things about bondage that he thinks are fucked up because no one has ever told him it's normal and fine. ]
You know a lot about this stuff.
[ He changes to the other toy, which feels a lot heavier. It's bigger. Maybe it's too big, he doesn't know, but he's not worried about anything like that. He's not worried about hurting because he can't really be injured so who cares, right? Safe sane consensual whomst? He doesn't know anything about any of that. ]
And I don't know fuck all, but I wanna know.
[ That's a dumb as hell thing to say, since obviously! He's standing here holding a giant dildo and hasn't been like bye about it. He can't just be normal or not awkward, but he's trying. ]
I asked you which one is your favourite, right? One like this or something else?

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