[ The hilarity is entirely lost to him, luckily for Sanji. But! He seems to have dragged his attentionaway from violence and back to the food - a safe bet, and one that absolutely paid off. Besides, he’s hungry too.
Yusuke picke up one of the tacos and is about to try it when Sanji makes his rather backhanded compliment, and he pauses long enough to knock his leg against Sanji’s. Pls. Be nice. ]
All right then, how would you have presented them, given the same context and available tools?
[ He’ll agree they aren’t going to be fodder for his latest art piece, no. But the colours used are good and make the food look more appealing. It’s nice to look at! ]
[Now there's an interesting question, one that Sanji takes seriously as he chews his food -- and knocks his foot against Yusuke's in revenge. LET HIM BE MEAN FOR ONCE...!]
Better if they'd used the salmon as a base. It's got more give than the beans. [...] Or even better, the sour cream would make a good bed for everything to lie in. If you're gonna use white, either it's gotta be smothered by the other colors so that shit doesn't blind anyone, or just a dash of it on top to make everything pop.
[ Yusuke knocks Sanji’s foot back with his own. No. He shan’t.
But he does listen, and while Sanji’s focus is obviously on the foot itself, he still can appeeciate the talk of colours in food and how best to display them. Maybe that’s the true purpose of having all these food stalls with all this art: to best get people to consider the colour composition that happens in the food they eat everyday?
Or maybe because people get hungry and want to eat? Maybe that. ]
The colour of the salmon alone is bold enough to counter the white of a sour cream, I would say. But some extra greens may have worked to counterbalance the two. It’s less... intense, compared to orange or bright white.
[Sanji is KING OF THE LEGGY and is not going to stop knocking Yusuke's foot, okay? It's a matter of pride at this point. But he'll at least be nice about it, not using any of his strength in the process.]
Yeah, its so orange, y'need more colors than whatever sour cream doesn't offer. [A slight shrug before he points to the black beans at the very bottom, hidden under the green onions, corn, and parsley] See, that's what I'm talkin' about. Bring some of those to the top and it'll fight back that white shit.
[... And then he promptly shoves the rest of it in his mouth because. Hungry. So ends today's hot topic on color coordination in your cooking]
[ Yusuke knocks back again, but after a second, he hooks his foot around so it’s pressing down on top of Sanji’s. Concede victory!! ]
...
[ Ah, well. It was nice to look at and discuss while it lasted. ]
The perils of both food and chalk art - the need to be visually appealing even though their purpose is to be eaten mere minutes after their creation, or washed away days later.
[ He has his own food to be eating, and it can only be stared at for so long. ]
So it passes a taste test and semi-passes a visual test. I would say that counts as a positive review.
[ He is persistent!! He's going to do his best, even if resistance is futile. He's not a quitter. ]
Hm. [ Well. Okay. He's not going to say no, it does look good. With his free hand, he pushes his tacos towards Sanji. They should all enjoy delicious food. ]
One for one seems like a deal. These are nice too - they've got a nice spicy kick to them.
[Persistence is admirable except when it's a lost cause, and Sanji's brows keep climbing the higher he raises his foot.
... Yep. This is how they are choosing to spend their time, apparently.]
Alright, I'll try one. [Would've preferred Yusuke eat more seeing as he's the stick between them, but he admits to being curious. So he'll take an offered taco, nibbling on it before to get a feel for the flavors before taking a larger bite.]
Huuuuh, not bad. Maybe I should use that spice I bought when I try recreating these.
[ There is a slightly determined look on his face. He will win, he will... ... he'll... ...
... lean forward out of his seat, flick Sanji lightly between the eyes and use the moment of distraction to push his foot down. Probably. If it worked. Who knows. ]
Is the spice similar then? [ Sanji's the brand new super chef here, not him. But at least he seems to be enjoying it. Yusuke takes a middling bite of the tostada, enjoying the cooler texture of the salmon after the heat of the taco. ] Oh. It's quite good this way around... maybe that's why they made it.
[His foot is on the ground but he is not counting it, DO OVER, he will not accept this loss. In fact he just pulls his foot out from underneath Yusuke's and pins his to the ground instead.
Huff.
-- Yeah he's not even gonna respond to the food stuffs until he is declared the winner.]
He tries to free his foot, but he's absolutely at a disadvantage. It's not going very well, but as a matter of principle he can't give up and declare Sanji the winner, so... he leans over and...
[Sanji knows he's got the advantage in leg strength, that's kinda his thing, and there's a flash of triumph when Yusuke can't do anything to loosen his unforgiving foothold.
-- And then he practically shrieks like a tiny dog when Yusuke pokes him in the side.
It's a short bark of a laughter, quickly hidden up when Sanji bats the hand away and proceeds to ward off Yusuke's advances, ready to cover up his side in case of a second attack. Just -- what the hell, this was going so well and now it's all gone to googly moogly shit.]
I'm cancelling this goddamn date if you poke me again.
[ Oh. Oh, he's ticklish. Yusuke had no idea, but this is a wonderful discovery. And then Sanji is shrieking with laughter and batting him away and Yusuke can't help but just laugh.
Not at him, exactly, but just... at the situation. It feels nice, and natural. Not stilted, like he'd been a little worried he could end up being out of sheer inexperience. It's something of a relief. ]
All right, all right.
[ He raises his hands and flops sideways to bump against Sanji's side. And also to quickly pin his foot again, while the distraction is still in play. ]
[He's aware the laugh (which admittedly has a nice ring to it) isn't meant to be a needle to his pride, though that doesn't stop Sanji from clucking his tongue and shooting a look in Yusuke's direction while he smoothes his clothes back into place.
Jesus. His boyfriend is a fuckin disaster, this is why he's not taking him out in public any...]
With his taco still half-eaten, Sanji leans into the table, staring at it with expression that turns from exasperated to thoughtful, and finally settles on resignation - but ultimately a more pleasant version of the one he wore only an hour ago.
He promised Yusuke a chance, didn't he? And for what an asshole he can be, Sanji wants to keep his word. So ... it's fine, isn't it? Yeah.
Smile pulling at his lips, he finally reaches over, tugging pointedly at Yusuke's chin until their faces are in line, and then easy as you please, leans forward to press his mouth over his for a few lingering seconds.]
[ The... silence, and the glare, and the intense number of expressions Sanji goes through in the moments following leave him doubting for a moment. Funny, how he's never second guessed his own interactions with Sanji before, but change the context and he can't help but wonder.
And doubt.
But then his expression changes, and softens and Yusuke feels himself relax with it. Briefly, before he's tensing slightly when Sanji tugs his chin and presses a kiss to his mouth. It leaves him feeling warm, and content, and when Sanji pulls away, he wants to follow.
... ]
...
[ Ah. ]
Noted.
[ He looks happy though. Once everything that just happened has settled in. ]
Swimming wasn't in the plan today, as far as I'm aware.
[ Oh. He's been to dinners before, but that sounds different somehow. ]
I see.
[ He could probably still eat, but... Sanji has a point about it being a little futile just after they ate. ]
It'd be a shame to spoil food having already eaten... [ and it gets that all important second date locked down. Go, go! ] And there's a lot left to see here as well.
So you wanna walk around a bit more and then head out?
[Sounds fine to him; Sanji's looking pretty relaxed now that, uh, things have been settled between them, having completely given up on his neutral bullshit. He's in a good mood, sue him.]
There's an animal exhibit one further down the street. All the drawings look 3D so the kids can pretend to ride on them.
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Yusuke picke up one of the tacos and is about to try it when Sanji makes his rather backhanded compliment, and he pauses long enough to knock his leg against Sanji’s. Pls. Be nice. ]
All right then, how would you have presented them, given the same context and available tools?
[ He’ll agree they aren’t going to be fodder for his latest art piece, no. But the colours used are good and make the food look more appealing. It’s nice to look at! ]
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[Now there's an interesting question, one that Sanji takes seriously as he chews his food -- and knocks his foot against Yusuke's in revenge. LET HIM BE MEAN FOR ONCE...!]
Better if they'd used the salmon as a base. It's got more give than the beans. [...] Or even better, the sour cream would make a good bed for everything to lie in. If you're gonna use white, either it's gotta be smothered by the other colors so that shit doesn't blind anyone, or just a dash of it on top to make everything pop.
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But he does listen, and while Sanji’s focus is obviously on the foot itself, he still can appeeciate the talk of colours in food and how best to display them. Maybe that’s the true purpose of having all these food stalls with all this art: to best get people to consider the colour composition that happens in the food they eat everyday?
Or maybe because people get hungry and want to eat? Maybe that. ]
The colour of the salmon alone is bold enough to counter the white of a sour cream, I would say. But some extra greens may have worked to counterbalance the two. It’s less... intense, compared to orange or bright white.
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Yeah, its so orange, y'need more colors than whatever sour cream doesn't offer. [A slight shrug before he points to the black beans at the very bottom, hidden under the green onions, corn, and parsley] See, that's what I'm talkin' about. Bring some of those to the top and it'll fight back that white shit.
[... And then he promptly shoves the rest of it in his mouth because. Hungry. So ends today's hot topic on color coordination in your cooking]
S'tasty though.
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...
[ Ah, well. It was nice to look at and discuss while it lasted. ]
The perils of both food and chalk art - the need to be visually appealing even though their purpose is to be eaten mere minutes after their creation, or washed away days later.
[ He has his own food to be eating, and it can only be stared at for so long. ]
So it passes a taste test and semi-passes a visual test. I would say that counts as a positive review.
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Yeah, I enjoyed it. [Leaning his weight into his elbow on the table, Sanji smirks and gives a nod at the food.] Go on, try it!
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Hm. [ Well. Okay. He's not going to say no, it does look good. With his free hand, he pushes his tacos towards Sanji. They should all enjoy delicious food. ]
One for one seems like a deal. These are nice too - they've got a nice spicy kick to them.
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... Yep. This is how they are choosing to spend their time, apparently.]
Alright, I'll try one. [Would've preferred Yusuke eat more seeing as he's the stick between them, but he admits to being curious. So he'll take an offered taco, nibbling on it before to get a feel for the flavors before taking a larger bite.]
Huuuuh, not bad. Maybe I should use that spice I bought when I try recreating these.
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... lean forward out of his seat, flick Sanji lightly between the eyes and use the moment of distraction to push his foot down. Probably. If it worked. Who knows. ]
Is the spice similar then? [ Sanji's the brand new super chef here, not him. But at least he seems to be enjoying it. Yusuke takes a middling bite of the tostada, enjoying the cooler texture of the salmon after the heat of the taco. ] Oh. It's quite good this way around... maybe that's why they made it.
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Oi oi! That's called cheating, asshole!
[His foot is on the ground but he is not counting it, DO OVER, he will not accept this loss. In fact he just pulls his foot out from underneath Yusuke's and pins his to the ground instead.
Huff.
-- Yeah he's not even gonna respond to the food stuffs until he is declared the winner.]
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No, it's called being strategic. I--
[ ... HEY. HEY!!
He tries to free his foot, but he's absolutely at a disadvantage. It's not going very well, but as a matter of principle he can't give up and declare Sanji the winner, so... he leans over and...
pokes Sanji in the side. ]
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-- And then he practically shrieks like a tiny dog when Yusuke pokes him in the side.
It's a short bark of a laughter, quickly hidden up when Sanji bats the hand away and proceeds to ward off Yusuke's advances, ready to cover up his side in case of a second attack. Just -- what the hell, this was going so well and now it's all gone to googly moogly shit.]
I'm cancelling this goddamn date if you poke me again.
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Not at him, exactly, but just... at the situation. It feels nice, and natural. Not stilted, like he'd been a little worried he could end up being out of sheer inexperience. It's something of a relief. ]
All right, all right.
[ He raises his hands and flops sideways to bump against Sanji's side. And also to quickly pin his foot again, while the distraction is still in play. ]
But I win.
1/3
Jesus. His boyfriend is a fuckin disaster, this is why he's not taking him out in public any...]
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3/4 I LIED
Well.
With his taco still half-eaten, Sanji leans into the table, staring at it with expression that turns from exasperated to thoughtful, and finally settles on resignation - but ultimately a more pleasant version of the one he wore only an hour ago.
He promised Yusuke a chance, didn't he? And for what an asshole he can be, Sanji wants to keep his word. So ... it's fine, isn't it? Yeah.
Smile pulling at his lips, he finally reaches over, tugging pointedly at Yusuke's chin until their faces are in line, and then easy as you please, leans forward to press his mouth over his for a few lingering seconds.]
Yeah, you win.
OKAY DONE
[So congratulations on your foul-mouthed, temperamental, asshole boyfriend, Yusuke.
Yep... he sure is yours now.]
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And doubt.
But then his expression changes, and softens and Yusuke feels himself relax with it. Briefly, before he's tensing slightly when Sanji tugs his chin and presses a kiss to his mouth. It leaves him feeling warm, and content, and when Sanji pulls away, he wants to follow.
... ]
...
[ Ah. ]
Noted.
[ He looks happy though. Once everything that just happened has settled in. ]
Swimming wasn't in the plan today, as far as I'm aware.
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[he sure is just gonna continue on like nothing happened, gathering up his half of the taco so he can finish it off. Squishy time is over.]
Did have one more thing planned, but y'know what, might be better to push that off for the next date.
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Oh? Are you trying to keep some suspense?
[ Because, I mean. It's working. He wants to find out what it is! ]
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[... and maybe he'd been looking at shows the two of them could go to BUT HE CAN'T SHOW HIS ENTIRE HAND, that's just poor planning.]
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I see.
[ He could probably still eat, but... Sanji has a point about it being a little futile just after they ate. ]
It'd be a shame to spoil food having already eaten... [ and it gets that all important second date locked down. Go, go! ] And there's a lot left to see here as well.
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[Sounds fine to him; Sanji's looking pretty relaxed now that, uh, things have been settled between them, having completely given up on his neutral bullshit. He's in a good mood, sue him.]
There's an animal exhibit one further down the street. All the drawings look 3D so the kids can pretend to ride on them.
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That sounds nice. [ Oh. ] 3D... but still drawings like the ones here?
[ He's already thinking how he'd make them 3D... there he goes... ]
Is it the placement of the shadows? Or a different technique in the drawing itself?
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You're gonna have to tell me. I'm the food expert, remember?
[He can break down the color scheme of a dish in a heartbeat, apparently, but remember, he's still learning how to draw a believable egg.]
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