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[saviorexe]

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[saviorexe]

There’s an upscale restaurant called Armand’s that opens in the evening hours. I play piano there.

[mercurio]

doesn't noct work there too?? i gotta go visit more often ig lol

[saviorexe]

He does. He’s a waiter there, though you might have to make an advance reservation if you want to stop by for a night.

Or maybe I can pull a few strings instead.

[mercurio]

you'd do that for silly old me?
wouldn't want you to get in trouble

[saviorexe]

The manager likes me well enough. If I put on my best smile, I’m sure it’ll be no trouble at all.

[He’s joking, but let’s be real… it’s probably true.]

[mercurio]

i don't think you gotta smile at all
you can charm the pants off anyone with a tilt of your head and tightening your jaw

[gay alert]

got a real handsome look going for ya

[saviorexe]

[wait what

He chalks this all up to unexpected flattery.]

That’s a nice thought, and I’ll pretend you’re not exaggerating.

[mercurio]

hey, i'm a photographer! i know what i'm talking about

[saviorexe]

So you're trying to trick me into modeling for you?

[he's kidding.]

[mercurio]

sorry i don't do model photography
i pick my targets spontaneously when they least expect it

so you know
whenever i blink at you, maybe i'm taking a pic maybe i'm not

[saviorexe]

Or maybe you have something in your eye.

[mercurio]

that's when i start winking all weird

[saviorexe]

[Pfft. Okay, he actually huffs out a small laugh at that, unseen as it is.]

Then I guess I’ll really never know whether it’s your allergies or your photographer’s eye at work. You’re very sneaky, Prompto.

[mercurio]

i try my best! it's a skill needed for photographers i'm pretty sure of it

[saviorexe]

Do I get to at least look at these candid shots after you've taken them?

[mercurio]

you would really want to?

[saviorexe]

Of course. I'm curious to see how your eye would frame me in the shot.

And to make sure it's flattering, too.

[mercurio]

okay!! i'll go through what i've taken and clean up the mental image gallery folder and let you know
i like sharing my photographs

[saviorexe]

Good, I'll look forward to it.

In the meanwhile, I'll work on your chicken painting. You can come pick it up in a few days' time.

[Except ALL THE THINGS will happen to interrupt this, but. It's a standing offer at least.]

[mercurio]

CHICKEN PAINTING!!!!!

[saviorexe]

[oh lord]

Chicken painting.