[Yuri has enjoyed his time with Macau so far. He was still brand new to this whole Christmas thing, but he took the suggestion of several other people to get his spouse a present.
He decided nice and practical was the way to go with something new like this! On the table in the kitchen were three medium sized tins of tea, a black cast iron teapot and some teacups. He remembered him mentioning that he was a big fan of tea, so he decided this was the safest route to go.
Also on the kitchen table was a full three course meal that he had prepared himself. There was stir-fry vegetables, curry, beef croquettes, and even a small chocolate cake garnished with fresh strawberries.]
[ Macau enters their home with two bags in hand, and if the door swinging open and then shut isn't enough to signal his arrival, his pleasant humming should be. It's when he reaches the dining and kitchen area to set his bags upon the counter that he notices the table of food, and of course Yuri. ]
Nah, it's for us! I was advised by several people that a good thing to get in the spirit would be to do something for my fellow housemate, so I made dinner! The tea and stuff is for you too.
[ For a moment Macau merely blinks, clearly not expecting such... generosity. ]
Ah-- ah, I see. [ And then realizing that that reaction sounds negative: ] I'm sorry, I'm just a little overwhelmed. You did all of this yourself, and for me? It wasn't at all necessary... I feel truly fortunate to be staying with someone so thoughtful.
[ He won't cry or anything. That wouldn't be tasteful. ]
[Yuri chuckled. While he was amused with how taken aback Macau was at his gesture, he couldn't help but feel happy that he was showing genuine thanks. It felt good to have his actions appreciated.]
It's no problem at all! Food tastes better when it's shared amongst the company of people you enjoy. Even if in this case it's only one other person.
[ Macau decides then to pick up one of the two bags that he'd placed on the counter again, moving closer to Yuri and only pausing to appreciate the aroma of the food. ]
It really is far too much, and it looks wonderful. I'm afraid my gift to you pales in comparison. [ He raises that bag, one that contains an elaborate set of knives and a dog print pillowcase -- he couldn't find a sword, so he had to improvise. Never mind that he also feels compelled to lightly kiss Yuri's cheek in the process; it's clear which curse he got. ]
You really know how to flatter someone, dontcha'? I cooked for other people all the time back home so this is nothing, so long as the food is appreciated it's good enough for me! I'm sure your gift is just as good so don't worry about it.
[Yuri flinches back slightly at the kiss, not having expected it. Oddly enough though..he finds himself being compelled to kiss him also. Without second thought, he returned the kiss to Macau on his cheek. It seems to be that Yuri also has the same curse! Slightly embarrassed, he tries to change the subject quickly.] S-So uh yeah! What's in the bag? Is it a gift for one of your friends here? You seem to know quite a bit of the people!
[ Macau blinks before indeed lifting the bag, his trademark smile returning... though somehow even with more warmth than usual. ] This? It's something that I purchased today, for you. I'm afraid that I wasn't able to get it wrapped. [ Because it was far too expensive and not a complementary service! It's shameful, really. ]
[Yuri's eyes widened and a smile spread across his face. ]
You got me something too? Sweet!
[He took the bag Macau held up and opened it staring at the knives in awe and chuckling when he got to the dog print pillow case.]
These gifts are sweet! These knives are fantastic, way better than a lot of stuff back home. The pillow case is a good touch too! Can't believe you remembered all that stuff about me.
[Yuri wanted to get up to brohug Macau, but he decided against it when he started feeling an urge to...do that thing again.]
[ The reaction earns another smile, warm and truly happy. ]
It's surely nothing compared to all that you've done for me. I can't venture a guess as to how long it took you to prepare all of this food, and the tea set is perfectly to my tastes.
It's clear that I'm not the only one who remembered several things from our previous conversations.
Like I said, I cook for people back home all the time so it was no sweat making all of this! Food tastes better when you're with good company anyways. I'm glad you like the set, it was the most simple one I could find since you don't seem to be the type to go for something too gaudy.
I don't have the best memory, buut I try my best! Anyways, I'm starving, we should start eating!
I could never fight against such a perfect suggestion. Here, allow me. [ And, the perfect gentleman, Macau lightly pulls out a seat for Yuri. But he doesn't stop there, oh no. He has to follow that up by gently grasping the other's free hand, giving it a quick kiss, and then directing him to that very seat before taking the bag of presents off of his hands. This curse kind of suits him, honestly.
This he places on the counter before taking his own seat, all too pleased with the spread. ]
[Everything felt like a blur to Yuri, but he definitely noticed Macau placing a kiss on his hand. Though what did it in for him was as he was sitting down in his chair, he kissed Macau back on the cheek. He felt his entire body heat up and he was pretty sure if this kissing thing went on any longer, he was going to lose his mind.]
S-So uhm yeah food we should eat some food it looks pretty great if I can brag about myself here! Tell me what you think about it and stuff I'd love to hear what you think about it!
[Yuri noticed he was still holding Macau's hand, and he quickly let it go as he tried to play it off as getting a bowl to serve himself some food.]
[ The frenzied response is met with a blink, then another, then another. Finally Macau convinces himself that it's nothing to be too concerned over; after all, Yuri seems much more composed now. ]
Of course. A meal like this deserves the appropriate amount of feedback, though I fear I'll never be able to offer it enough praise or enough thanks.
[Yuri hopes that Macau didn't notice what he just did in his panic stricken stake. Usually, he was a lot more composed and in control of his emotions than this.]
Go on ahead and take the first bite! This food is for you after all.
[ Oh, he noticed. He noticed and will say nothing, because he is that thoughtful. Instead he carefully begins to assemble a plate of food for himself, careful to get a little of everything. ]
Thank you, again. [ He will probably say this a hundred more times. And now, finally, he takes the first bite. It's savored for several long moments before: ]
Well this particular one I've been making for awhile, I just changed some of the spices here and there to things I think would suit ya a little bit better. It's not rare for me to make food for other people back home, but I also eat by myself a lot. Not everyone likes their seasoning the same way so I tried to keep that in mind.
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Date: 2012-12-24 09:57 am (UTC)He decided nice and practical was the way to go with something new like this! On the table in the kitchen were three medium sized tins of tea, a black cast iron teapot and some teacups. He remembered him mentioning that he was a big fan of tea, so he decided this was the safest route to go.
Also on the kitchen table was a full three course meal that he had prepared himself. There was stir-fry vegetables, curry, beef croquettes, and even a small chocolate cake garnished with fresh strawberries.]
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Date: 2012-12-25 02:40 am (UTC)Oh... Are you planning to have a guest over?
MACAU IM GOING TO CRY ABANDBSNA
Date: 2012-12-25 02:59 am (UTC)NO, DON'T
Date: 2012-12-25 03:47 am (UTC)Ah-- ah, I see. [ And then realizing that that reaction sounds negative: ] I'm sorry, I'm just a little overwhelmed. You did all of this yourself, and for me? It wasn't at all necessary... I feel truly fortunate to be staying with someone so thoughtful.
[ He won't cry or anything. That wouldn't be tasteful. ]
macau is so cute i just
Date: 2012-12-25 04:08 am (UTC)It's no problem at all! Food tastes better when it's shared amongst the company of people you enjoy. Even if in this case it's only one other person.
so is Yuri, ubububu
Date: 2012-12-25 09:48 pm (UTC)It really is far too much, and it looks wonderful. I'm afraid my gift to you pales in comparison. [ He raises that bag, one that contains an elaborate set of knives and a dog print pillowcase -- he couldn't find a sword, so he had to improvise. Never mind that he also feels compelled to lightly kiss Yuri's cheek in the process; it's clear which curse he got. ]
these two just ;w;
Date: 2012-12-25 11:59 pm (UTC)[Yuri flinches back slightly at the kiss, not having expected it. Oddly enough though..he finds himself being compelled to kiss him also. Without second thought, he returned the kiss to Macau on his cheek. It seems to be that Yuri also has the same curse! Slightly embarrassed, he tries to change the subject quickly.] S-So uh yeah! What's in the bag? Is it a gift for one of your friends here? You seem to know quite a bit of the people!
RIGHT THOUGH
Date: 2012-12-27 10:25 pm (UTC)You are free to open it now if you like.
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Date: 2012-12-30 11:08 am (UTC)You got me something too? Sweet!
[He took the bag Macau held up and opened it staring at the knives in awe and chuckling when he got to the dog print pillow case.]
These gifts are sweet! These knives are fantastic, way better than a lot of stuff back home. The pillow case is a good touch too! Can't believe you remembered all that stuff about me.
[Yuri wanted to get up to brohug Macau, but he decided against it when he started feeling an urge to...do that thing again.]
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Date: 2013-01-04 10:47 pm (UTC)It's surely nothing compared to all that you've done for me. I can't venture a guess as to how long it took you to prepare all of this food, and the tea set is perfectly to my tastes.
It's clear that I'm not the only one who remembered several things from our previous conversations.
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Date: 2013-01-05 03:14 pm (UTC)I don't have the best memory, buut I try my best! Anyways, I'm starving, we should start eating!
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Date: 2013-01-08 07:03 pm (UTC)This he places on the counter before taking his own seat, all too pleased with the spread. ]
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Date: 2013-01-08 08:55 pm (UTC)S-So uhm yeah food we should eat some food it looks pretty great if I can brag about myself here! Tell me what you think about it and stuff I'd love to hear what you think about it!
[Yuri noticed he was still holding Macau's hand, and he quickly let it go as he tried to play it off as getting a bowl to serve himself some food.]
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Date: 2013-01-10 12:34 am (UTC)Of course. A meal like this deserves the appropriate amount of feedback, though I fear I'll never be able to offer it enough praise or enough thanks.
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Date: 2013-01-10 06:47 am (UTC)Go on ahead and take the first bite! This food is for you after all.
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Date: 2013-01-10 11:05 pm (UTC)Thank you, again. [ He will probably say this a hundred more times. And now, finally, he takes the first bite. It's savored for several long moments before: ]
Excellent, truly excellent.
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Date: 2013-01-11 06:44 am (UTC)[Meanwhile Yuri is also stuffing his face, he was starving.]
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Date: 2013-01-12 01:59 am (UTC)It shows in the flavor. I'd love to hear the recipes.
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Date: 2013-01-13 11:09 pm (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2013-01-14 04:07 am (UTC)