There's a flavor I think would suit you. It's pink, with sugary flowers. I've had it a few times, but now I want to share it with you.
I do hope *that* answers your question.
So I'll meet you at the ice cream stand next to "Birdbucks!" Assuming you can make it there without too much trouble. You said your health has declined, but are you bedridden?
That does sound like a nice flavor... My birthday passed recently, you know, and the House made it so no one would leave me alone when I went out in public. So I didn't get to enjoy any little treats like that.
Anyway, I can move around just fine. I'll be there.
( Just because he can move around doesn't mean he should, but unlike at home, he doesn't have anyone here to follow him around and nag him into resting. )
Then I guess we're going out for birthday ice cream! 🥳 It's more common to eat cake on your birthday, but I don't see anything wrong with switching things up a little. They say variety is the spice of life! Anyway, see you soon! 👋😊
[What a pity. If he'd known, he could've brought noisemakers and party hats. But if Esikko is tired of people approaching him in public then maybe it's best not to cause a scene for once. In any case, he'll be waiting at the ice cream stand without a pointy hat on his head.]
I wasn't sure when it would be on this calendar, either, but apparently. The 11th. I'll see you.
( Esikko doesn't take too long to show up. He's got a more floral scent to him than usual, thanks to the bandaging covering a large open wound on his back, but it's all bandaged, and clean, and he's dressed over the top of it, so it's not any sort of visual issue. So, he's presentable! Thankfully.
His steps are a little slower, is the only thing, as he approaches, but he tries to detract from that with the way he reaches out to poke at the pointy hat with a dubious sort of stare. )
[Esikko said he'd be bandaged, but Hiyori does hope he isn't too mangled. He's determined not to recoil in horror at the sight of him regardless, as that would surely add to his loneliness and misery. He'd probably take it as proof that no one wants to be around him, that his very existence is a curse. Given how their whole text conversation started, he might just decide he's better off dead! And they can't have that, so when Esikko appears, he'll give him his best and brightest smile!
Which is exactly what he does, turning away from the ice cream stand and beaming from ear to ear. It turns out he wasn't in any danger of recoiling, since Esikko doesn't look the least bit mangled (or, indeed, the least bit bandaged. They must be under the clothes).]
Why, if it isn't the birthday boy...♪
[As for the hat...
....... well, that last tag said "without," but it's funnier if he is wearing one, so on second thought, sure. He's got a striped cone on top of his head! While waiting to get ice cream! After noticing where Esikko is staring, he says:]
You mean the thing on my head? This is what you call a party hat! People wear those at events such as birthdays. If you require proof, look no further than our watches!
[He brings up his wrist, toggles his watch... and then sends Esikko a single emoji.
🥳]
See? That's someone who's partying, so they're wearing a party hat and blowing a noisemaker! I do have some leftover noisemakers, but I figured you might not want a commotion. You're welcome to wear a hat if you'd like, though. Or we can skip right to ice cream!
( We are going to pretend I didn't mess up horribly, yes, and roll with it... Because Esikko is so charmed by this horrible little hat and the emoji that follows that he almost forgets how much pain he's in. He stares at his Watch as Hiyori explains it, and then with a little reluctance, speaks. )
If you brought an extra hat, and that's what's normal, I suppose I don't mind... ( tsuns gently... ) But you're right, I'd rather avoid the noise.
I've only had things like soup lately, though, so I've been wanting something sweet.
( He's grateful his overly floral smell isn't an unpleasant one, at least, so he doubts he's poor company from the hidden bandages alone. But he moves to walk near Hiyori as they head for ice cream, eyes tracing briefly back up to the hat on his head before moving forward. )
If I remember correctly, there are all sorts of flavors here.
[He smiles and raises an arm, jostling the small bag he's carrying.]
Yep, there's one for you too!
[But putting that on can wait until they're seated, maybe. First: ice cream!]
Then this is perfect timing! They do have lots to choose from. Including chocolatey flavors, and the one I mentioned.
[He steps up to the ice cream stand; there's no else in line at the moment, perhaps because ice cream isn't super popular in January. Esikko might notice an odd smell wafting from behind the counter. Hiyori doesn't care for that at all, especially since Topaz told him it was drugs, so it's best to make their selection quickly!!
The choices include some special seasonal flavors, some normal options, and some questionable ones (what does "Love Potion #69" taste like? He'll never know). There's at least one triple-chocolate monstrosity in there, but Hiyori points out another flavor.]
See? That's the one! The pink flowers are such a nice touch, aren't they? ♪
( You know, he was expecting to like the ice cream, yes. But he wasn't expecting to be blown away by it. But that? That little scoop of lovely colors and little flower shapes, so expertly formed even at such a size?
That has his eyes focusing with an intense sort of brightness, like a cat that's trying not to appear too impressed by a treat. )
Okay, you are right. I do want that flower one. It's cute...
( His eyes still scan over the variety of other flavors, making a mental note to come back here on the daily as soon as he's feeling better. If he ever does. )
Do you have these sorts of flavors and variety where you're from?
[His smile takes on a faint smugness as he glances from the ice cream back to Esikko. Here he'd been worried that cheering him up was an impossible task, but it turned out to be simple! Thank goodness for sweets lovers!]
Then we'll both be getting Berry Blossom! ♪
[He issues this order to the staff member behind the counter. Who might look a little red-eyed?? Don't worry about it. Then he turns back to Esikko.]
Yep, pretty much. I don't think I've seen that exact one before, but there are plenty of places to get ice cream back at home.
[Then something occurs to him, and his voice takes on a new excitement.]
Speaking of "back home," if you want to know what that's like I can show you, since I got my phone back! That means you can see pictures of my world. My world, and the people in it...♪
( The word is a little foreign. He's heard it used, here or there, and he thinks he remembers the gist of it, but he still turns like he's surprised. )
That's that thing a bit like the Watches, right? How did you get something like that?
( He does want to see, though, and the amount that he does surprises him a little. Because it's not as if it matters to him, it's not as if he'd meet any of these people, or care about them, right? )
[He hadn't been sure what they'd talk about. Asking questions about Esikko's life always carries the risk of stepping on a landmine, but if he talks about how his own life has been going, he might just trigger more sadness like he did earlier! Talking about his home and showing pictures, however, seems like a safe bet: he can dazzle Esikko with the sights of the modern world! And cute Mary pictures! It's a great plan, and he's already patting himself on the back for coming up with it!
Though the whole business with his phone being found is pretty weird.]
Right! And that's the thing. They said someone found it lying in the basement and turned it in at the front desk, but that doesn't make any sense, does it? I've been here for ages, so I don't know why it'd turn up now at all times. Unless they were keeping it safe somewhere, and they wanted to give me an early Christmas gift? I asked them if anyone had found Jun-kun or Leo-kun's phones, but they said no!
[While he's chatting away, the totally-stoned Basking Robbins employee finishes scooping presenting them with two identical cups of pretty pink ice cream with pretty pink flowers. After paying up he'll skip off to find a table.
And then it's time for the all-important question:]
Want to put your hat on now?
[There's a cone hat just waiting for him in the bag.]
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There's a flavor I think would suit you. It's pink, with sugary flowers. I've had it a few times, but now I want to share it with you.
I do hope *that* answers your question.
So I'll meet you at the ice cream stand next to "Birdbucks!" Assuming you can make it there without too much trouble. You said your health has declined, but are you bedridden?
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Anyway, I can move around just fine. I'll be there.
( Just because he can move around doesn't mean he should, but unlike at home, he doesn't have anyone here to follow him around and nag him into resting. )
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[Oops.]
Then I guess we're going out for birthday ice cream! 🥳 It's more common to eat cake on your birthday, but I don't see anything wrong with switching things up a little. They say variety is the spice of life! Anyway, see you soon! 👋😊
[What a pity. If he'd known, he could've brought noisemakers and party hats. But if Esikko is tired of people approaching him in public then maybe it's best not to cause a scene for once. In any case, he'll be waiting at the ice cream stand without a pointy hat on his head.]
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( Esikko doesn't take too long to show up. He's got a more floral scent to him than usual, thanks to the bandaging covering a large open wound on his back, but it's all bandaged, and clean, and he's dressed over the top of it, so it's not any sort of visual issue. So, he's presentable! Thankfully.
His steps are a little slower, is the only thing, as he approaches, but he tries to detract from that with the way he reaches out to poke at the pointy hat with a dubious sort of stare. )
What is this...?
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Which is exactly what he does, turning away from the ice cream stand and beaming from ear to ear. It turns out he wasn't in any danger of recoiling, since Esikko doesn't look the least bit mangled (or, indeed, the least bit bandaged. They must be under the clothes).]
Why, if it isn't the birthday boy...♪
[As for the hat...
....... well, that last tag said "without," but it's funnier if he is wearing one, so on second thought, sure. He's got a striped cone on top of his head! While waiting to get ice cream! After noticing where Esikko is staring, he says:]
You mean the thing on my head? This is what you call a party hat! People wear those at events such as birthdays. If you require proof, look no further than our watches!
[He brings up his wrist, toggles his watch... and then sends Esikko a single emoji.
🥳]
See? That's someone who's partying, so they're wearing a party hat and blowing a noisemaker! I do have some leftover noisemakers, but I figured you might not want a commotion. You're welcome to wear a hat if you'd like, though. Or we can skip right to ice cream!
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If you brought an extra hat, and that's what's normal, I suppose I don't mind... ( tsuns gently... ) But you're right, I'd rather avoid the noise.
I've only had things like soup lately, though, so I've been wanting something sweet.
( He's grateful his overly floral smell isn't an unpleasant one, at least, so he doubts he's poor company from the hidden bandages alone. But he moves to walk near Hiyori as they head for ice cream, eyes tracing briefly back up to the hat on his head before moving forward. )
If I remember correctly, there are all sorts of flavors here.
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Yep, there's one for you too!
[But putting that on can wait until they're seated, maybe. First: ice cream!]
Then this is perfect timing! They do have lots to choose from. Including chocolatey flavors, and the one I mentioned.
[He steps up to the ice cream stand; there's no else in line at the moment, perhaps because ice cream isn't super popular in January. Esikko might notice an odd smell wafting from behind the counter. Hiyori doesn't care for that at all, especially since Topaz told him it was drugs, so it's best to make their selection quickly!!
The choices include some special seasonal flavors, some normal options, and some questionable ones (what does "Love Potion #69" taste like? He'll never know). There's at least one triple-chocolate monstrosity in there, but Hiyori points out another flavor.]
See? That's the one! The pink flowers are such a nice touch, aren't they? ♪
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That has his eyes focusing with an intense sort of brightness, like a cat that's trying not to appear too impressed by a treat. )
Okay, you are right. I do want that flower one. It's cute...
( His eyes still scan over the variety of other flavors, making a mental note to come back here on the daily as soon as he's feeling better. If he ever does. )
Do you have these sorts of flavors and variety where you're from?
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Then we'll both be getting Berry Blossom! ♪
[He issues this order to the staff member behind the counter. Who might look a little red-eyed?? Don't worry about it. Then he turns back to Esikko.]
Yep, pretty much. I don't think I've seen that exact one before, but there are plenty of places to get ice cream back at home.
[Then something occurs to him, and his voice takes on a new excitement.]
Speaking of "back home," if you want to know what that's like I can show you, since I got my phone back! That means you can see pictures of my world. My world, and the people in it...♪
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( The word is a little foreign. He's heard it used, here or there, and he thinks he remembers the gist of it, but he still turns like he's surprised. )
That's that thing a bit like the Watches, right? How did you get something like that?
( He does want to see, though, and the amount that he does surprises him a little. Because it's not as if it matters to him, it's not as if he'd meet any of these people, or care about them, right? )
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Though the whole business with his phone being found is pretty weird.]
Right! And that's the thing. They said someone found it lying in the basement and turned it in at the front desk, but that doesn't make any sense, does it? I've been here for ages, so I don't know why it'd turn up now at all times. Unless they were keeping it safe somewhere, and they wanted to give me an early Christmas gift? I asked them if anyone had found Jun-kun or Leo-kun's phones, but they said no!
[While he's chatting away, the totally-stoned Basking Robbins employee finishes scooping presenting them with two identical cups of pretty pink ice cream with pretty pink flowers. After paying up he'll skip off to find a table.
And then it's time for the all-important question:]
Want to put your hat on now?
[There's a cone hat just waiting for him in the bag.]