...Heh. Calling your bluff? Somehow I'm not surprised you'd say it like that.
[ Saying that with more than a bit of light-hearted feel on his end. Though, whatever he is about to say to the second part of that changes only minutely when he spots the thought.
'Even now, Temmykins can't help but be cute about the whole thing, huh?' ]
Don't worry, I know you well by now. [ Leaning a bit forward after placing his elbows on the table. ] Including that I'm a pleasant surprise to ya a lot of the time.
[ Is he taking this as a positive boost to his ego? Yes. ]
[ the name in his thoughts gets a look, an eyebrow raise of really, but it is like. axel's brain he can't stop him from thinking about that nickname in particular, and he doesn't seem all that bothered by it.
in fact, though he waves down the staff to order a drink, axel does get his entire attention, and the answer he gets is honest, too. ]
Mmm. You are. I'll give you that. [ very much so. all of this is a pleasant surprise - that's how they got here in the first place. ]
It certainly is. Axel has a million other Temenos nicknames probably floating in his head yet.
...But, the honest admission catches him off-guard. Not in a bad way. A good way that makes his smile a bit more lazy and just somehow more serene. He orders a drink from the waiter who comes along as well; something fruity and light. ]
Heh, well you're full of surprises too; and a lot of other things that drew me right to you. [ Cheesy time ] 'Course, I'll also just have to remember you said that. Easy enough for a guy like me, though.
Hmmm. [ there's a playful little twinkle in his eye as he smiles back at him, for all the world like a pleased cat. ] 'Got it memorized', yes?
[ he is just soooo pleased with himself for repeating back axel's little catchphrase. to call this affectionately amused is an understatement.
really, for this having romantic intentions, it's not all that different than a regular outing. and... it's kind of nice? it helps even him relax into it. that's part of why he likes hanging around with axel, after all: its very easy. ]
[ 'That's one of the most beautiful smiles he's ever given,' Immediately pops up a thought as Axel's own eyes crinkle in delight to see it — naturally enhanced by the element of playfulness evident as well. ]
That's exactly it. I guess that phrase's gonna be so ingrained in your head you'd be hearing me speak it in your dreams, yeah?
[ He hasn't exactly stopped leaning over the table, chin briefly resting atop his hands, but he shifts to lift it, and then holds out one hand, for one of the other male's hands.
...Then he wiggles his fingers, like to invite Temenos to put his hand in his. Help. ]
[ so sincere... he probably has never been called beautiful before? but it's mostly just the observation of it all, knowing that axel really does think like that, that makes it particularly charming. it's just nice.
he's taking his wine glass from the waiter, and when he turns his hand back, there's the hand. temenos waits for the waiter to leave, and then makes eye contact, still smiling...
... and then, with a little laugh and a very fond shake of his head, he very gently places his hand in his, delicate. ]
I just might. [ cute. ] Would you like if I were dreaming of you?
[ It's the kind of thing that Axel thinks without reserve, though saying it aloud is certainly also pretty much a way to see how well the red head might stumble along his own words in definitely a ridiculous way.
Though he would be able to manage it nonetheless. So, once Temenos gently takes his hand within his own, Axel's fingers curl around it, smile still apparent, as he takes in the clear delight from the other man with no small amount of pride. And, of course, happiness. ]
'Course I would. And if you already were, I wouldn't be surprised. I'm pretty much the man of your dreams, after all.
[ ... apparently he would not be embarrassed to keep from saying that, though. ]
[ CHEESY he is unfortunately terribly amused by this. because of course he is. he does not pull away at all, letting axel keep his hand for as long as they are relatively left alone, thumb even very lightly brushing the side of his hand. ]
Oh, are you now? Such confidence. I don't think I've ever had one of those before.
[ he can't help himself - there's a very light tease to it, but it is awfully affectionate. ]
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...Heh. Calling your bluff? Somehow I'm not surprised you'd say it like that.
[ Saying that with more than a bit of light-hearted feel on his end. Though, whatever he is about to say to the second part of that changes only minutely when he spots the thought.
'Even now, Temmykins can't help but be cute about the whole thing, huh?' ]
Don't worry, I know you well by now. [ Leaning a bit forward after placing his elbows on the table. ] Including that I'm a pleasant surprise to ya a lot of the time.
[ Is he taking this as a positive boost to his ego? Yes. ]
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in fact, though he waves down the staff to order a drink, axel does get his entire attention, and the answer he gets is honest, too. ]
Mmm. You are. I'll give you that. [ very much so. all of this is a pleasant surprise - that's how they got here in the first place. ]
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It certainly is. Axel has a million other Temenos nicknames probably floating in his head yet.
...But, the honest admission catches him off-guard. Not in a bad way. A good way that makes his smile a bit more lazy and just somehow more serene. He orders a drink from the waiter who comes along as well; something fruity and light. ]
Heh, well you're full of surprises too; and a lot of other things that drew me right to you. [ Cheesy time ] 'Course, I'll also just have to remember you said that. Easy enough for a guy like me, though.
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[ he is just soooo pleased with himself for repeating back axel's little catchphrase. to call this affectionately amused is an understatement.
really, for this having romantic intentions, it's not all that different than a regular outing. and... it's kind of nice? it helps even him relax into it. that's part of why he likes hanging around with axel, after all: its very easy. ]
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That's exactly it. I guess that phrase's gonna be so ingrained in your head you'd be hearing me speak it in your dreams, yeah?
[ He hasn't exactly stopped leaning over the table, chin briefly resting atop his hands, but he shifts to lift it, and then holds out one hand, for one of the other male's hands.
...Then he wiggles his fingers, like to invite Temenos to put his hand in his. Help. ]
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he's taking his wine glass from the waiter, and when he turns his hand back, there's the hand. temenos waits for the waiter to leave, and then makes eye contact, still smiling...
... and then, with a little laugh and a very fond shake of his head, he very gently places his hand in his, delicate. ]
I just might. [ cute. ] Would you like if I were dreaming of you?
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Though he would be able to manage it nonetheless. So, once Temenos gently takes his hand within his own, Axel's fingers curl around it, smile still apparent, as he takes in the clear delight from the other man with no small amount of pride. And, of course, happiness. ]
'Course I would. And if you already were, I wouldn't be surprised. I'm pretty much the man of your dreams, after all.
[ ... apparently he would not be embarrassed to keep from saying that, though. ]
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Oh, are you now? Such confidence. I don't think I've ever had one of those before.
[ he can't help himself - there's a very light tease to it, but it is awfully affectionate. ]
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Until I came along?
[ Axel, of course, leans metaphorically into the tease. ]
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[ he is kidding, though he pretends not to be, putting his other hand up to his chin, as if very thoughtful...
unbeknownst to him, a tiny little thought bubble pops off of his head with a "♥" in it so. you know. probably the former. ]
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[ Axel says with a jocular tone in his voice.
...
He also looks at the heart symbol regardless, and smiles knowingly. ]
...And more just imagine it is, actually.