[a smile at that, touching Gokudera's hand lightly before drawing back]
The strings, yes. The city had a strange seasonal tradition of binding people together with strings on our little fingers. But it was not the worst of that season's traditions, thank goodness - it did bring me a friend. Ah--!
[he'd not even thought to check a menu, when they got here, but there is one at his elbow that he can pluck up easily, his familiar rising and settling on his shoulder as if to read with him. Thankfully there are items on the menu he is familiar with by name or description and he is able to indicate his choice to the staff-]
A black tea, perhaps if we are having savoury foods. Oh...
[gentle laughter as he adjusts his hold on the menu - his familiar has descended to turn the page for him. Directed at Zuko, rather than the waiter-]
And-- forgive me, may we have a piece of cake as well?
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The strings, yes. The city had a strange seasonal tradition of binding people together with strings on our little fingers. But it was not the worst of that season's traditions, thank goodness - it did bring me a friend. Ah--!
[he'd not even thought to check a menu, when they got here, but there is one at his elbow that he can pluck up easily, his familiar rising and settling on his shoulder as if to read with him. Thankfully there are items on the menu he is familiar with by name or description and he is able to indicate his choice to the staff-]
A black tea, perhaps if we are having savoury foods. Oh...
[gentle laughter as he adjusts his hold on the menu - his familiar has descended to turn the page for him. Directed at Zuko, rather than the waiter-]
And-- forgive me, may we have a piece of cake as well?