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[enigmaster]

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[enigmaster]

[Next time...] O-Okay... [...] ...You don't make me uncomfortable.

[agoodname]

[that...was an abrupt topic change with absolutely no segue, so it takes Oswald a solid couple seconds to catch up--but when he does, he blinks, once, a little surprised] ...I don't?

[enigmaster]

No. You don't. I wasn't sure if you believed me when I said that earlier, but... Um... A-Anyway, just. Don't worry about that...?

[agoodname]

...okay. [...] If you won't worry about telling me if something's not fine.

[enigmaster]

[WELL THAT'S JUST NO FAIR] I'll... try...?

[agoodname]

[Well, that's definitely better than a no.] Okay. [:> he is pleased] Thank you.

[enigmaster]

Sure. [freaking lawyer of course he'd make a deal out of it] I might not be great at that, but... [Well. Like he said, he'll try.] Mm... [He's. Going to focus on his food again for a moment, because he feels very unsure of himself right now whoops.]

[agoodname]

[of course he would] As long as you try, that's more than enough. [he's very pleased to have gotten that honestly so he'll be quite happy with it]

[enigmaster]

Sure.

[And, of course, Harvey returns shortly. So back to hanging out again, though Edward is... trying to open up.

...Trying being the key word, he's still mostly very quiet, but he's doing his best.]

[agoodname]

[things...go smoother after that. At least, it seems so. Edward is still quiet, but he seems a bit more relaxed, at least. and that allows Oswald to relax a bit more. Conversation flows a bit easier as time passes, until the concert is finally over and the food is gone. And Oswald stretches a bit trying to stifle a yawn]

[enigmaster]

[And Harvey, eventually, says his goodbyes and gets going. It might be the weekend, but he still has some work he'd like to get done. Which leaves Oswald and Edward alone, now. Edward glances over at Oswald.] ...Tired?

[agoodname]

A little. [.....] But I also was hoping he might leave if I seemed a bit tired. Or that we could leave. [:>]

[enigmaster]

Ah... [Oswald.] You probably could've just said you'd like to leave, you know.

[agoodname]

I could've...but this way we didn't have to leave. [and he....scoots a little closer to Edward]

[enigmaster]

Oh. [.....Oh, okay.] ...I guess it's fine, then.

[agoodname]

I'm so glad I have your approval~

[enigmaster]

Hm. [And Edward leans back, a little, and just... exhales. He is more comfortable now that there's less people...]

[agoodname]

[....yes, Edward seems much more comfortable now, and honestly, it's a relief. And Oswald's reaching for that bottle of water to pour himself a bit more, though he kind of wishes it was wine :/]

[enigmaster]

...It's been a while since I've been out like this. With anyone else. It's... nice.

[agoodname]

I'm glad you like it. I'm enjoying myself as well. [he hums a little, in contemplations] My parents used to take me to the park for these free concerts quite often.

[enigmaster]

So I heard, yes. That must've been fun.

[agoodname]

[Oswald blinks--but then, ah, of course, his parents. He can't help the almost flicker of jealousy that surprises him a bit at the thought of Edward getting to speak with them and him not.]

....it was. It was just time we could spend together without worrying about anything.

[that's a ridiculous feeling, and he shoves it aside. Edward's situation isn't an enviable one, and he really shouldn't feel like it is in any sense.]

[enigmaster]

Hopefully this is... comparable, at least. [Obviously not the same, but. You know.]

[agoodname]

I don't think it'd be particularly fair to compare the two, really. Different situations and all that.

But...I am very much happy to be here, Edward.

[enigmaster]

As... am I. [It won't last. But he has this, right now, at least. And that's nice.] ...Thank you for inviting me.