Spilled Secrets [Closed]

It was almost comical in how much she changed, including the almot peculiar way he handled the new mannerism he's acquired. A deep rolling laugh would leave his lips as she finished the sip, placing his dish down he'd bring an hand up to wipe his eye. It last only a few seconds as he lowered his head, opening his greyish-green eyes to look at her. Before finally speaking, shaking his head slightly.

"You looked so serious, and so funny." He'd jest, the look of her just transfixing her eyes on him while she sipped was a funny sight indeed. As if despite indulging him she didn't trust him one bit, and truthfully that was a fair assumption to make at this point. But after a moment he'd simply lift his own dish to his lips, taking a small sip his shoulders relaxing. It had been some time since he had fun in a manner like this. Without looking at her he'd speak.

"It's been awhile, since I've been able to relax like this. Thank you." He'd mused turning to look at her, giving a small smile in the dim light of the tavern. A hand would come up to brush some of his own hair back.

"Can't help it, recently learned to just, enjoy the moment, ya' know?"

He'd point out as he lifted his dish to his lips finishing the last bit of it, letting out a heavy quiet sigh. He'd rest his elbows on the table, staring ahead as the smile on his lips seemed to falter slightly. Decreasing in size until it was more of a natural resting smile than anything else, staring at the bottles on the shelf. Even in this moment he had to wonder what was going on with Chidori, wondering if perhaps he should go back early. The thoughtful look on his face was ever present, as he looked over to her.

"You said you wanted to talk, earlier. Got anything interesting to talk about?"

He'd inquire before lifting a hand, gesturing to get a refill of his drink of choice. Even going so far as to consider ordering a light snack. "Want to split an appetizer?" He'd inquire off-handedly, waiting for her answer to his questions. A hand coming up to brush some of his hair back, before resting a hand on his dragon tattoo'd shoulder.

Rio was kissing women? Ah man, that's knew. She seemed like the most straight laced out of them.

Well that wasn't something he expected but he wasn't one too judge. He'd lift his dish clearly undisturbed by the thought for the most part, it wasn't like it was Chidori or anything like that. That would be ridiculous to think, after all, they where still able to patch things up once she settled family affairs. None the less he'd take a sip of his own dish as she asked the question to him, giving a thoughtful gaze.

"Well.. I can see how it would make me uncomfortable." He'd say slowly, turning to look at her. "It's just not something you expect, and back where I come from it was pretty looked down on for a while. Could just be built in like.. prejudices." He'd explain as his fingers drummed the counter. But soon an easy smile would spread on his lips.

"But to be honest, if it made my brother happy, I wouldn't care too much. Like sure, yeah, it's a bit strange if you're not used to it. But I love my brothers, so it's kinda like, whatever. Family is all about getting used to those weird quirks of your family, and just being there for each other." His smile would grow slowly, if only because he actually thought back to his brothers- Marcus and Joshua. He hadn't seen them in awhile, and honestly, he hoped he would soon. God, he wanted to show them his and Chidori's kids.

"There's nothing wrong with not approving of their choices, or even being put off by them. It's only normal. Just be there when they need you, ya' know? I'm the youngest, so I'm sure I'll need their help eventually and vice versa."

"What type of help does she need then?"

He'd ask innocently enough, maybe Yugiri had some insights that he could help out with. It wasn't like he was entirely new to this thing, he just wanted to help out where he could. Yugiri also seemed to have changed in some ways while not, which was to be expected. So a little probing questions didn't seem to be bad, however he'd notice the soft wince she had.

"Sore?" He'd inquire before chuckling lifting a hand to his own shoulder, also feeling a bit sore from his own sparring sessions. On top of his practice with his sports team, things where really physically pushing the male. However, he'd get to notice her hair actually. "Hey I like your hair." He'd point out playfully, looking at his own. "We're matching. Kinda." He'd laugh.

"Ah' c'mon the colors may be different but look!"

The man would reach a hand behind his own neck to show the tying that kept his hair in a sorta ponytail. It wasn't a pony tail proper but the binding was around his neck which kept it from getting in the way. He'd laugh at his own humor, releasing his hair, before shaking his head. He'd reach over to his sake going to take a sip, staring forward as he held an easy smile on his lips. As the burning alcohol went down his throat his mind went back to what she said.

He couldn't help but think about what she said, the girl on girl thing. It had to be Rio, it wasn't like Chidori would really be doing that at this point. Like sure things where rough, but it wasn't that bad. The smile on his lips would falter, as he sorta went into his head. His brow furrowed briefly as he took another sip of the liquid, pushing aside whatever thoughts he had on the subject. He'd tap his fingers for a moment on the bar.

After a bit of silence, he finally broke. A deep sigh left his lips as his shoulder sagged.

"Can I be honest with you about something?"