[He leads her a little ways into the small garden, where he kneels down after spotting a shrub of lady's eardrops. He picks one, rises, pauses, stares at the flower hanging from his hand, and holds it out to Byleth.]
[He likes other things as well, but chocolate is up there on the list. With the promise of something so delectable, he jauntily takes them through the daycare and into the administration building, where they must overcome the staircase for the sweet prize.]
[The fact that she claims he's polite is what makes his expression contort. Even he knows better than to say that about himself, joke or no. But he is handsome, oh, yes.
He also nearly asks who that was, but the opportunity slips away at her next statement. Humming, Sieghart pulls open a nearby drawer and plucks a tea spoon out from the bunch.]
This should do.
[Seeing the bottle in her hand, his expression lights up into a grin.]
[Now that he's here, he realizes how awkward this arrangement is; however, he can't well refuse after all the trouble Byleth's gone through to see it happen. There's a pregnant pause before he parts his lips.]
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Fine. But let's take the scenic route.
[Saying that, he urges her to follow him to the community garden.]
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[but she lets him lead her through the gardens, attached to his hand all the while.]
Taking your time, are you?
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[He leads her a little ways into the small garden, where he kneels down after spotting a shrub of lady's eardrops. He picks one, rises, pauses, stares at the flower hanging from his hand, and holds it out to Byleth.]
. . . Here.
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as sieg offers her the flower, she takes it, and tucks it behind her ear.]
Thank you.
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[He stares at her for a moment before turning in the direction of the entrance.]
All right, let's go to the café now!
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Don't forget your promise.
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If you're going to spoonfeed me, it better be something good.
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What would you like it to be?
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You made a good guess with the tea, so I'll let you decide.
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Chocolate sauce...
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[He doesn't need to share his thoughts for her to know that the suggestion pleases him.]
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Sweet toothed.
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[He likes other things as well, but chocolate is up there on the list. With the promise of something so delectable, he jauntily takes them through the daycare and into the administration building, where they must overcome the staircase for the sweet prize.]
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Is there a time limit? Do we date all day?
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I'm enjoying my second-ever date.
We can do it again, if you like.
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Are you saying you wouldn't want to date me twice?
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I'm asking why you'd want to date me twice!]
No, not exactly . . .
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You're polite and handsome. Isn't that what most people look for?
[it sounds a little like she's teasing, but it's genuinely hard to tell. her thoughts only give a static image of some random guy?
she fishes the chocolate sauce down from a shelf.]
You can choose your preferred spoon.
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He also nearly asks who that was, but the opportunity slips away at her next statement. Humming, Sieghart pulls open a nearby drawer and plucks a tea spoon out from the bunch.]
This should do.
[Seeing the bottle in her hand, his expression lights up into a grin.]
Is that it?
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[she takes his chosen implement!]
Sure you don't want a bigger spoon?
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What are we waiting for? Let's sit down and get started.
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she goes out to the cafe area, and carefully pours a little teaspoon of sauce out.]
Say "ah".
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. . . Ah.
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