Private Finished A Tentative Reunion

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Ezra looked at Tadashi with almost amused expression despite their face barely shifting in any way. "I should have expected as much. You are feline in nature so it would make sense that you enjoy partaking in fish." They watched as Tadashi list off other options that Ezra would most likely enjoy. The one he had specifically recommended had caught their eye and after careful consideration, they decided it would be the best option.

"Thank you for the recommendation, Tadashi. I do believe that I will follow your choice and try the one you had tried previously." They paused for a moment before looking at the bakeneko with a tilted, lingering gaze. There was a silence before they finally spoke. "I had almost forgotten what it looked like when you smiled, Tadashi. It is... good that you have such a pleasant smile." Ezra nodded, as if their words were some sort of sage knowledge. After another moment, they looked down at their menu again but didn't open it up. "...Do you know if the dish you chose would go well with tea?"
 

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Tadashi slowly blinked, processing the words Ezra had said. The menu stuff was fine and no cause for any extra thought. But mentioning his smile looking nice... and pointing out how he hadnt really been smiling much lately, kind of had a bigger impact that he was ready for.

A faint pink tinge crept onto his cheeks as he scrambled to figure out whether... eh, too much thought. He realized he'd been silent for a full minute or two. "Oh, um sorry. I think tea would be ok with almost anything we get here."

Then Tadashi shook himself out of it a little and stretched out his arm so that the gloved hand could lightly tap the table where Ezra was looking. Hoping to draw their attention back up as he withdrew the hand. "Sorry, that was um, a really... nice thing for you to say. I wish I was more... happy."
 

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Ezra glanced up to the sound of Tadashi's tapping, their gaze sliding up the bakeneko's arm to land squarely on their face. They noticed the faintest of discoloration in Tadashi's cheeks but said nothing. Perhaps it was the temperature in the room causing it?

"I am... conflicted in your response, Tadashi. I am most appreciative of your compliment as I do wonder if my word choice makes people feel uncomfortable or that I've outright mistaken my intentions. But, it does concern me that you are not as happy as you should be. I know that I do not have the best of emotional capacity but I would be honored to assist you in achieving a most satisfactory happiness level."

They watched Tadashi with their usual gaze, but tried to cycle through everything they knew about what made people happier. They had to think of something that would make Tadashi smile more. Tadashi's smile was important.
 

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Tadashi sighed a little. He knew Ezra was trying really hard at this. But emotions weren't so simple and easy like it sounded. Of course he also knew Ezra had extreme difficulty understanding and properly dealing with emotions so that wasnt their fault.

"I think... maybe just doing things like this can help me. I um, know you struggle with this kinda stuff. You come across as very...rigid and not really relaxed sometimes but I know that's not your fault or how you want it to be."

He had to pause as the waitress came over to take their orders and he placed his. After Ezra ordered and they were again alone at the table Tadashi shrugged. "I did um, really like it when we went to the minigolf place. I liked helping you have fun." Despite himself a couple tears burbled up to make his eyes watery and he dabbed at them with the corner of one of his sleeves.
 

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Ezra placed their order as politely as possible while glancing at Tadashi as much as they possibly could. They knew the food order was important but the bakeneko's words had caught their attention and they wanted to respond before they got distracted. The moment the waitress was gone, Ezra faced the white haired boy properly and was ready to speak when he mentioned the miniature golf establishment. That had been a very fun day.

...Then why was Tadashi starting to cry?

It had been a fun day, had it not? They played miniature golf, they had fun (they thought), then the two had eaten a small meal before they separated. Were the tears of sadness? Or happiness? Frustration? They reached into their sweatshirt pocket, pulling out a small handkerchief and offering it across the table to Tadashi.

"I also enjoyed our time together, Tadashi. I would like it very much if we could have another outing together, if that is something that interests you? It is easier for me to comprehend entertainment when I am doing it with someone else who can explain it. You are similar to my age and you... you are patient with me. I know that it can be difficult to socialize with me."
 
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Tadashi let out a tiny sniff and graciously took the handkerchief to clear away the tears before they could drip out onto his cheeks. To be honest, he really wasn't sure why he was tearing up. It was probably the gnawing pit in his stomach and slightly nauseous feeling he was experiencing. "I think... that would be ok, Ezra. I'm still not sure what to do, or think, or feel in general but i would like to try to have fun with you if we can."

At that point he set the handkerchief back down and folded it back up, more to give his hands something to do than any other reason really. Boy, this was harder than he'd expected it to be. It was almost harder for Ezra not to have a real emotional response. It came across slightly like it was not an important thing for them- but Tadashi knew in his heart that wasn't true at all. Ezra had made it clear, in their own way, how much this all meant to them.

Tadashi folded his gloved hands in front of him and glanced at Ezra's face. "It can be hard sometimes, yeah. But we all, uh... learn to be people differently I guess. You should have seen me when I was just starting to be a boy. I thought like a cat and acted like a cat but... well, you can guess."
 

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Ezra shifted slightly at Tadashi's words. He... he wanted to try again. He wanted to socialize once more. They could try to have 'fun'. The odd, fluttery feeling in their chest came back and the faintest of smiles formed across Ezra's features. But it wasn't their usual awkward (and mostly horrifying) attempt at smiling; no, this was a true blue actual genuine smile. Was this feeling happiness? Or excitement? Or something else? They couldn't say, but it was definitely something to note and examine later.

"Tadashi, I could attempt a guess on your learning to be "people", as you say. But if it is not too much trouble, perhaps you could... tell me? It would be a wonderful learning experience and I do not know much about you. And I would very much like to learn more about my friend."
 

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Tadashi sighed and took a sip of water. "I don't know how helpful it will be. I dont remember all of it because I was still learning to think like a person too."

His cheeks again tinged just the faintest of pink hues as he stumbled over his words a little. "It um, I think at first it was mostly Ms Esumi chasing me around, making me wear clothes and stop trying to climb on things. She um, taught me almost everything I knew before coming here. Except art. The art I was always good with."

There was both pride and a bit of bitter sadness behind that last bit. He could remember being complimented for his art while he was still just a cat getting into things and making a mess.
 

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Ezra nodded, seeming to be enthralled with Tadashi's story. Learning about others was so fascinating! Even if it was the briefest of explanations, it was more information than they had previously. "So you were a cat originally, then developed your humanity because of Miss Esumi. So you did not know how to speak beyond the way a feline would normally? That is rather remarkable. Although I do understand the complications of learning to be 'human' somewhat. I do not believe it is at the same level of difficulty but there are a few notable comparisons."

They gave a nod. "I am assuming that Miss Esumi was your previous guardian? I do not believe I've heard you mention her before. Although I am... conflicted in my understanding. You have been competent with art even before you gained a more humanoid form? That is impressive but also understandable. Your art is quite wonderful to view, especially how it is able to become animated and practically living in a way."
 

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Tadashi looked a little paler than usual, almost like he might get sick right there. "She was like a mom... but not exactly. I owe her a lot but.. I havent seen her in years. I think seeing what I could become scared her too much to want to keep me." He could still remember the smell of blood and scalding coffee in the air as she hugged him to keep him from continuing his feral rampage.

But Tadashi cleared his throat and tried to focus on the funnier memories. Since Ezra asked about the art thing Tadashi forces a weak smile onto his face. "Before Esumi found me I belonged to an old man. I kind of got into his art supplies a lot and tracked it around. He called me his little apprentice"
 
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