Whole Latte Love

"Psh, don't worry. Being as strong as a god and having a magical sword sounds amazing. Uh... do you mind ever explaining to me how magical swords are created someday? I've never understood the process of enchanting objects to become something different or more powerful, but I feel like it would be really helpful." She already had some ideas for Christmas. She wondered how her family would react to requesting a sword be made, especially if she didn't give a name. Maybe she'd just say that for Christmas the school had a Secret Santa thing and she had to get a sword for someone. It was a weak lie, and they'd question why a kid needs such an elaborate sword, but the people here didn't go by oricenta logic all the time.

"Exploring the city with a friend sounds delightful though. Maybe I can show you my family's shop someday, and if my family is good, maybe you can even hang around and help out. I work with the jewelry and all the accessories, so I'm pretty active there. Well, when I'm not doing schoolwork, taking care of my sibling, looking for a social life, the list goes on." She waved a hand in a lazily manner as she spoke, and had to keep reminding herself to drink her latte. She kept getting so into the conversation that she at times forgot everything around her, even if they were right in her hands.​

Remi took a moment to think about what she was going to say next before speaking. She had ideas, but she had to make sure they were good ideas before she spoke about them. Instead of just sitting there silently, she took a drink of her latte to think. "Well, I'm interested in learning how to enchant the products of my family's shop. The clothes, jewelry, weapons, art, that stuff. Maybe you'll be interested in meeting my mom or Grandy. They're both skilled in armor and weapon making, and learning how to enchant what they made would make them so happy." Maybe she should rethink keeping him away from her family. The secret would be killed sooner or later, so she might as well get things over with. Plus, if her family got too weird around him she could just keep him away again and he'd be more willing to stay away probably.

It was nice just relaxing in a coffee shop without no worry of her family though. Bron was being so laid back and nice, and even made her the rambler for once. She wished this moment could last forever. "I really appreciate being with you too. Really. I think planning more outings together would be wonderful. Something relaxing like a movie or a restaurant, or maybe more adventurous like exploring the islands. I'm up for almost anything, but yeah, I am busy."​

"Well, it's a family business, but close friends are also allowed to help. Like the Meis give us food they hunted and gathered, and in exchange we give them free products." She didn't want to say he was considered family since maybe that would be considered flirting. Oricenta generally considered those close and special to them to be family, no matter the age, gender, or real relationship they had. Some species didn't think the same though, and considered blood-related people to be family and no one else. Even the adopted weren't real family to some, which made Remi feel disgusted towards those types of cultures.

She eventually finished up the rest of her latte and found herself wanting more. Not more of the latte, but something to eat sounded good. Maybe it was the restaurant talk that got her in the mood for food. For now she could hold back on that; she didn't want to end up becoming like her maman and Arjean. It wasn't even the weight she worried about, but more of the gluttony that they both had that made them capable of eating nearly anything with full enjoyment. She admired that in some ways, and loved that it allowed her to feed them all her experimental food.

The more she thought about food the hungrier she got, so she went back to focusing on the current conversation. "I love superhero movies, comics, shows, anything really. I dunno... Sometimes it's just nice seeing a world of fantasy, but now that I'm here it feels like the superhero genre is real life and everything I've been reading is a documentary. I guess that's sort of true for you though, considering your dad is Thor." She slipped out a giggle, which wasn't something she was expecting so early. She went quiet for a moment, but then went back to her monotone speech. "We can watch a movie and go out to a restaurant afterwards. It sounds cliche, but it's better than having nothing to talk about while eating. Silence is my weakness. Awkward silence kills me."​

"O-Oh, thank you. I don't really allow myself to laugh, but I guess it's fine every once in a while." She wished he didn't notice, but it was comforting to know he didn't find it silly or make fun of her for it. She tried to focus on other things than her slip of emotions, and continued on the conversation about movies and dinner.

"Fantastic Beasts I think the movie was called. How about Doctor Strange though? I think that would be interesting. Then after we see it we can get dinner, unless we fill ourselves off of expensive theater food. We should make sure tickets are still being sold and pick out a restaurant, so let's not wait." She was already preparing herself to leave considering they were already making plans to see the movies. Might as well get a head start and walk and talk to the theaters. She worried she was moving too fast for him, but she just didn't want to miss out on good seats or getting food before the movie starts.​