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[ I mean he's pretty smitten with someone who does odd jobs for a living. It makes them such a well rounded, splendid character...

So maybe trying it out seems fun! He's already charming the pants off Vietnam here. See, she doesnt have pants while in fish mode! ]

Oh, is that what this sort of business is? I can see why I was given such a splendid referral to such an establishment. I suppose I'd have to start somewhere. In a way it's similar to the guilds I've heard about in the other cities. Working to help the problems of others is quite noble, and probably fulfilling in its own way.

[ He sounds genuinely curious and interested! Tall dude is like a child, cheerful despite circumstances, like HOW DO YOU MAKE THIS WEIRD TES... oh this is Vietnamese coffee, not tea. That means he can't make it though, so Sen can pour her own tea, Haurchefant will set aside some cookies for her from the tin. Oh, there's a shopping and to do list. ]

Do you mind if I would try provide more assistance? I came by rather early, and while I'm no stranger to being trapped behind a desk with paperwork, but surely you would not mind being swept away to wherever your legs would normally take you for errands?

[Haurchefant. Your flavour is really wild. Like literally. Because they had to go do some really strange shit.

Anyway, just hope she doesn't turn back while her pants have literally been "charmed" off. Ya feel.]

Guilds? [She's curious now. She assumes from the way he talks about the referral that perhaps he and Megumi originate from the same world. She can't be sure, but she can ask a little later.] It really is! Although, I can't say the reasoning is as noble as it seems, since we are getting money back from it.

[It wasn't entirely out of the goodness of one's heart if you get SOMETHING back from it, right? But they need to eat.

Meanwhile, it seems like he's encountering THE BEST DRINK IN THE WORLD, but they have no hot water.] Ah! If you wish to try that drink, we need some hot water first. Here, have this in the mean time. [She has teabags set around at least, so she's taking them out to help him make tea. He's already doing what a host should, so she's charmed, but also, Haurchefant! You need to be doted on, please!]

My, you were stuck doing paperwork once as well? That sounds exactly like my life back home. [A paperpusher, now that they don't really need her fighting.] I would feel terrible having you carry me, but I would love to see you at work if you are also interested. Do you think you can handle my weight a little more?

[ wild like wildflowers Excuse me there is nothing wrong with admiring sentient flora. BABY KORPOKKURS AND MORBOLS ARE CUTE, OKAY?

Tea! That will work for now, and he nods appreciatively before taking a sip. Even if this business aimsbto earn money, isnt that something necessary to live? He's practical, not some noble moron. He's a different kind of moron! ]

Your weight isn't a problem at all, my friend. I suppose it isn't much more difficult than hauling around a "catch of the day", as I believe it's called. And I did find a wonderful one, and bold at that...!

[ Vietnam the catch... ]

To have you supervise my efforts and experience them firsthand, that is an honor. Speak of when you are finished at your desk, and I shall whisk you away!

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[Damn...you're right. This is bad. It's bad because he's so right. Not that she knows what those baby plants are. Maybe an AU version of her. Hmm.

She's relieved that he got something out of that, sipping his tea over there. On the other hand, he's still an endearing moron and it's frustrating her! Inside! But don't tell him that!

HE JUST CALLED HER A WONDERFUL CATCH OF THE DAY. She quickly clears her throat.]

I-I am unsure if I am worthy of such a title! I cannot be eaten, after all!

[Cannot be eaten. Seriously? What kind of remark is that?]

A-anyway, I am ready whenever you are. Perhaps after you enjoy your snacks? [That's just an excuse to calm down.]

Fear not, my dear friend! There are foreign tales of consuming such bringing one immortality, but I would dare not test it. it would be shameful to devour upon magnificent flesh.

[ Hm

Maybe it is Sen who has the peculiar taste in men. Who do we judge here, someone is dying behind a screen.

Surprising he eats his cookies like a gentlemen. Swiftly but without an undue sense of messy urgency. Without further delay, Sen is in his arms while he's beaming. Lead the way, fish princess. ]

Well... [There is the part where she's also an immortal too, but she flushes deeply as he makes comment about her flesh being magnificent.

It takes some people. Also look, don't judge her. DON'T JUDGE HER. Also also, it takes confidence to say the things he does, and she wishes for a fraction of it. Even in her Sanguis cycle right now.

He's elegant, doing his best to eat those delightful wafers before he scoops her into his arms again. She hasn't yet considered the gravity of the situation yet where he's going to be carrying her like this (a fish princess) all over the place. What she noticed first that despite his noble grace, in his attempt to hurry, there were a few crumbs on his lips.

She manages a tiny smile before wiping them away with her thumb.]

There, please excuse my forwardness. [Forwardness, huh. Anyway give her two seconds.]

[ He's a knight in shining armor! But a dork who sparkles with such confidence in what silly things he may say is dangerous. To cut through the awkwardness, he just laughs gently. Don't think too hard about mermaid food! He wont do it, after all. ]

Oh...?

[ Congrats, Vietnam finally has a charm point over Haurchefant. It's not the stunned kind of blush though, more like a pleasantly surprised one. And grateful! ]

Be as forward as you like. You are the boss and I am but your humble steed for now. I should at least be a presentable one.

[ So on her to-do list is grocery shopping! Should he grab one of her bags for that? ]

[His armor sure is shiny and she wonders if he really should be doing odd jobs, and not something that is a lot more...well, noble. Majestic. Something worth his time. He may say dangerous things, but his eyes twinkle with such delight it's rather pure. He managed to make her sound like mermaid food!

Still, she frets and dotes like no other, so she wanted to make sure he looked like his best, knightly self. The colour on his cheeks is rather fetching but she's not going to say anything about it!]

A-ah...[Then of course he gets her just by being himself.] Humble steed, you're much more than that. But indeed I do need you to carry me around. [Wow, just rolling with it now! And...actually good idea. She gestures over to the side a little so that they would be close enough for her to collect the bags, and he wouldn't have to budge from carrying her.]

[ Sen the splendid goldfish cracker. Haurchefant meanwhile doesn't mind fitting into the shoes of an odd jobs guy, he has to start somewhere. Let him be inspired by all this weird but good friendliness. ]

Are you a chef? That list is quite robust... I hope you can make a wonderful meal. Or a few for a full course!

[ Is a dinner date too soon? Just kidding, but he gonna feel just a bit lost, looking to Viet for guidance. The shelves are as tall as him! How does the short fishy manage. ]

[The tastiest, even if she's not coated in delicious spices or cheese. Still, if he's fine with this kind of role, she can't argue with that. She'll just make sure he's comfortable in it. Perhaps he is like her: you've fulfilled one roll completely. But do you want to experience something else?

In his arms, she nods.]

I enjoy cooking a lot. What do you like to eat? I can make something for you.

[They're already on the way, so they might as well. He looked at her list with such curiosity that she wonders if something like various cuisines would be a new experience. Fear not, she'll guide him when it comes to shopping, and point everything out!

Actually, she's excited. Because he's so tall, she's not going to worry at all.]

The shops are quite close, so you do not have to worry about carrying me for too long a period of time.

[ Haurchefant tilts his head, trying to think. Aside from the food you shouldn't eat (like the carrots, plums, and pears enjoyed by chocobos), he realizes he doesn't have strong preferences in food or flavors. Except. ]

Stewed meat and vegetables. Plain I know, but I'd be scant to remember the details beyond that it works out... But it's a good meal to share and warm up with comrades. Theres at least something in the pot to make a soldier smile.

[ He can recall enough eveningslike that to think fondly on it. Plus, he hopes it isn't asking for a lot... ]

If it's just the two of us however, I wouldn't balk at good soup with warm bread. 0lease, I was never one to ask for exquisite cuisine like my brothers knew how to.

[Some of those foods are totally edible in this universe. And other...universes. Hmm.

Still, she waits patiently. He has very humble tastes from what it sounds, being that he's dedicated to the cause of being a knight and soldier. That being said, she picked up something, and the quirk of her eyebrow shows that she noticed it. He spoke of his brothers have exquisite cuisine, whether or not their tastes matches is a different story. Is he also of noble stature?]

I enjoy cooking of all kinds, whether it be something so fine, worthy of your brothers. I suppose you're from a family of renown? Even so, I think I have an idea of something for you that would be comforting. Do not worry, the process might be a little time consuming, but it is a humble dish.

[INSERT SUGGESTION OF CLICHE VIETNAMESE DISH HERE THAT INVOLVES NOODLES AND SOUP.]

Blessed with a fine body a perceptive heart! You really are quite a catch to behold my arms, Lady Sen.

[ Currently they are in the spice section. This is the only reason why it's acceptable. ]

House Fortemps is an old family of knights, yes. But it is only correct to say I am a part of the house like fellow knights and servants, so my tastes are allowed to be less refined.

[ The countess never accepted him or forgave Edmont for his transgressions. In a way it was a blessing! Working your way to position of respect is as satisfying as having it passed down as a part of familial responsibility. ]

You've been eyeing that jar of star-shaped seeds; is such a curious-looking spice part of the dish you speak.

[ They're not like regular anise star, but she can inspect them as he holds it out for her. ]

[How do these words just flow out of his mouth. It's worse when that by being in his arms, she could see him up close (because she can't normally she's too short).]

You're much too nice, Haurchefant, I'm not sure if I am worthy of such observations. Lord Haurchefant? [She tried it once. She doesn't normally use such honourifics because of her own status, but she's trying it to see how it flows.]

Well, I find it admirable, either way. Your tastes. I am surrounded by nobility and those of renown myself, so I always find it so refreshing.

[She's made out money herself, man. If only she knew of his past, that someone so optimistic has suffered deeply.

Meanwhile, he's catching on.]

Mmm...it's different to the spice I am used to, but I think it will do. We'll need this for the dish I am going to make for you. [She takes it as he holds it to her.] I'm not sure if you can smell it now. I can, but my sense of smell is heightened in this form.

I didn't know that fish had a stronger sense of smell! What a curious transformation you have undergone.

[ That's news to him... They have noses, even? Well, this one does. I hope Sen realizes that when he takes a sniff of the spice, he dips his head, having to tuck his silvery blue hair behind his hair. ]

Hm... It reminds me of a spiced treat, but without the sweetness. How unusual for a soup, but I would not be surprised that a mature, dignified flavor suits you.

[ Spicy. ]

They do not! But it looks like in this form, I do. Isn't it strange?

[She had thought they didn't smell at all. Also, why are you doing this to her. Does he know that he's attractive because she just did. It's like her personal hell just opened up.]

You will see once you try it, it will be an interesting experience if you have not tried it before. [But it sounded familiar to him, so she wonders...

That's not before she coughs as well.] Are you saying I am like a spice?

[ He does not. At least, he does not realize such little acts are just as effective as his unsubtle words. So Sen's gotta deal with that as a form of hell, because what does it say about her if she's attracted? ]

Would you prefer to compared to a flower, or something sweeter to eat?

[ In FFXIV, star anise is used in steamed fish dishes. And shark fin soup.

Some fun trivia for you as I research Eorzean food. ]

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[Unbelievable, not only does she get pushed onto her that she's attracted (DON'T LOOK AT HER) but also he still is dripping with compliments! She wonders if he knows what he says, and if he is aware at all. Because this is a lot of power.

She nearly hides her face closer to his form only because this means he can't see her. Maybe.]

I would prefer for you to describe me as how you see fit.

[His most honest opinion, while she dies. Also holy crap. This is food she can cook.]

[ Hmm
How about "he knows what he's saying, but doesn't expect reciprocation. He's just Like This and it's awful." In a good way. But he'll laugh lightly and lay off the compliments, instead asking with genuine curiosity about whatever they pick up. He has to ask though. ]

Ah, what a productive day! I suppose if we are finished, Lady Sen might want a nice soak for her tired scales?

[ Even if he's been doing all the work as of right now... But he doesn't seem too tired. If anything he's slowed down by the groceries they have to balance, what with a fish in tow since the start. ]

You spare no expense when it comes to culinary endeavors, do you? But I was told money comes easily here if you are... Straightforward? Adaptible... I dare not say the last word used, surely it was a jest.

[ Thank God the H in his Fantasy French name is silent, else people would be wheezing. ]

[Can't believe he expects nothing back when it's so good! Fantasy French people are so powerful! She'll just go kill her brother instead thanks. France can deal with some pain considering that this was probably his fault from across the world.

He's cooling down, so she wonders if she freaked out too much on him, but also if he's getting tired. Frowning, she stares at where her legs would've been, and curses how they look now if only because she's feeling terrible for being a burden to him already.]

I wonder if I am tired at all, or if it is actually you. You're the one who supported my weight all this time. If you like, you can use my room to also do the same. It's styled like a beach resort, you might like it. [Basically, she's down for a soak but first he needs to be tended to, carrying her and her shopping like this.]

I tend to bargain a little more back home, but here transactions are normally final. And...a-ah...y-yes. Money comes from affection. I believe you carrying me like this, we're going to be wealthy today.

[She decided not to mention how it felt good because that's like digging a grave. Also, FUCK HIS NAME.]

[ It's just another day of little fetch quests! With a bit of cargo to carry around. He does pick up that someone so hardworking like Sen is stuck without proper legs... Maybe they should create a market on boats. But anyways! Haurchefant wants to alleviate that perceived burden because he's a good guy. ]

It would be improper to comment on on a young lady's weight! So would the admission of a task I put upon myself being too daunting when it is not. A knight lives to serve.

[ At the very least though, Sen must be pretty dehydrated. ]

Ah, so even this form of contact counts? I expected it had to be more deliberate, like so.

[ Her hand is so small in his... ]

[Think of the EXP and the gil you can get because of this!! Also someone is getting too overly creative with ideas on how to make this work.]

In this case, I truly do not mind. [Because he is working quite hard!] But you are a very fine knight, this I can attest to.

[Actually, she kind of is, only because she didn't have a lot to drink earlier. However, this dude had to go take her hand, didn't he? She couldn't even answer in time when she could see how her hand is in his, smaller, while his is safe and warm.

The feeling of chroma was much more powerful with, as he said, deliberate intention.]

It's...indeed something like this would generate more chroma. And the more intimate, exponentially so.

[ Time to apply what he's learning about moonlacing and Chroma!

Haurchefant picks up Sen's hand and kisses the back of her wrist. Seeming calm and then going straight ahead like that... It's the emote in practice too. Enthusiasm! ]

Right then. That should be plenty enough to cover the purchases.

[ It's not even out of place or all that unwelcome, hopefully? ]

[One can say a lot about his enthusiasm, in that he heads straight on and is honest. Could she say anything when he is so earnest? What she did fluster over is the fact that he did something so charming. And actually very alluring.

She clears her throat, because that jolt of chroma really powered up.]

I...I'm very sure! It would! [It's so sudden, and she didn't know how to react. She probably hasn't stopped blushing for a while.] Thank you, Haurchefant, I'm not sure how I can repay you.

Take your time, it would be cruel to demand even the consideration of repayment when you are in a precarious state right now?

[ And whose fault is that, a red moon or a blue Fantasy French man?

The payment and trip back to her office goes without incident, thankfully, and Haurchefant sets Vietnam down not in her office chair but the kitchen counter. Enjoy the feeling of being a cold fish... But he has his reasons! That being that grocery need to be organized. ]

Right, I think I wanted ask for a job! While I don't believe today was a proper way to express my interest or abilities, I should probably ask first if you are able to hire another?