[He won't receive a reply anymore because Momo's heading towards their entryway now, opening the door the very second before he knocks. It's the Girlfriend Instinctâ„¢, okay?]
Welcome home, Shouto. [Something that she's said countless times to him by now, yet never loses the warmth and affection she's always given it.]
[ The sudden lack of a closed door in front of him makes Shouto initially blink. Then again, he should expect it, seeing how he has the very same Boyfriend Instinctâ„¢ (because since when were they not equals?)
Still, the welcome never fails to ease him, no matter what mood he might have been in just prior. He presses a light kiss to Momo's cheek as he passes through, before moving to take his shoes off. ]
[A kiss that will be accepted happily! Momo will also be taking his jacket now, folding it on her arm. She was just about to ask how his day was when she hears the familiar purrs of their cats, now somehow trying to weave in and out by their feet to command attention. It seems it's not only Momo who has a Shouto radar in this household.]
I think they're asking for those new toys now. See what happens when you spoil them?
[ Hardly. He makes his way further into their apartment, settling down on the couch. Upon putting his messenger bag down, he'll then retrieve a small paper bag. The tinkling sound of toy bells should be promising! ]
They aren't exactly bracelets, but I thought they would like these.
[ What he retrieves from the bag might appear a little odd at first. They're two toys connected into one, with part being akin to the number of other corrugated cardboard toys and scratching pads Rio and Harmony already use.
. . . and of course, both cats are already up on the couch beside him, playfully eager and curious. ]
[She follows, sitting by his side as she anticipates (perhaps mirroring the curiosity of their cats) as to what's in the paper bag. And then, when he takes them out:]
You actually bought them new toys! I was just teasing, you know.
[More amused than actually surprised. She leans against his shoulder, for a while just looking at the entertaining display that is their cats trying to figure out their new toys. Then, with stern tone:]
Now you two stop snooping through Shouto's belongings for those bracelets now, understood? Momo is still very disappointed.
[Playing her role at The Strict Parent quite well, if she does say so herself.]
[ The reply is made with a completely flat expression. An indication sometimes, at least when it comes to Momo, that he does know perfectly well. Amusement is in there somewhere, too. ]
Both of them, as well as Yuki, have a very good mother.
[ Shouto takes his entertainment a little further by teasing her a bit.
That's all besides the point, now, though. Just for the moment he can't help but be charmed at the sight of both cats as they immediately take to the toys. ]
Fairly quiet, but busy.
[ For the most part. Paperwork was a thing, and he met up with Endeavor to go over recent missions they had ended up collaborating on. (Something that Shouto doesn't mind too much, if it isn't on a very frequent basis. Not that it's overly irritating. He was able to get in a couple of hours of exercise and training as well, before stopping by his mother's place for a short while.
—All of which he'll speak to Momo about, bc I'm too lazy to write everything out. ]
You know arguing against it is only proving my point further, right? [He's not winning this, sadly. Anyhow, she'll be a bit concerned by the curt reply.]
Quiet days are good sometimes! It generally means things are more peaceful. Why busy, though?
[As for his question, well, she lets out a sigh.]
I caught up with my reading but aside from that, there's really nothing much to do. [Hence the 45 meow texts.] I swear our agencies are in some sort of secret agreement to never let our off days align.
[ Sometimes peace does feel fleeting, at best. Professional heroes, in ways, have a 24/7 type of occupation. It could all depend on one's specialty area. ]
Busy because I did a few hours of training and later had a meeting with a few others at Endeavor's office. I managed to stop by to see my mom and have a quick lunch with her, too.
[ Momo's remark couldn't be more true. It's a little sad to think about, too. Now with their cats preoccupied on the floor with their new toys, Shouto shifts and lets himself bump shoulders with Momo, leaning against her. ]
[Ah, Endeavor. She's aware that the relationship between the two, while not hostile, is at best very measured. She'll focus on the encounter that undoubtedly elicits positive feelings, for now.]
Mhm. Meetings do tend to be tedious at times. I'm glad you're able to have lunch with your mother, though! If I knew you'd be meeting with her, I would've asked you to pass along that book of poems that I promise I'd lend her. Do you think she'd mind if I drop by even just by myself?
[A sad Shouto makes a sad Momo, too. So as he leans against her, she'll use her hand to guide his head on her shoulder so he's able to rest it there properly. And while he talks, Momo takes his hand in hers, pressing and massaging in places. Hey, he's not the only one who knows about those pressure points now. Hopefully it soothes him a bit.]
You know, since we've graduated, doesn't it feel like we haven't really taken any breaks? And I don't mean the off days we sometimes get here and there; those hardly count. I guess what I'm trying to say is... Ah, would you indulge me a bit if I told you a plan I've been thinking of for a while now? It may sound a bit selfish, though.
[ That's more or less the best way to describe what there is between he and his father. While it's clear, by this point, that Shouto doesn't doesn't harbor nearly as much hatred towards him, there will always be a rift between the two of them. It just simply isn't as much of a deep fissure as it had been. Forgiveness is a very slow, gradual process, but he won't be granting his father the whole of it. There's ultimately no pardoning what he drove Shouto's mother to do.
The fact that Momo continues along the subject of her, however, is something he gladly will engage in. ]
I don't think she would mind at all. She sees you as family. She would probably be very if you did.
[ Both a talented young woman and pro hero, and equally a kind heart who Shouto deserves every bit of. Rei had been surprised, but absolutely delighted when they began to see one another, becoming increasingly fond of Momo when she began to see just how deeply her son felt for her.
Shouto easily relaxes into the gentle gesture as he lets his eyes slip shut for the time being. ]
[His words remind Momo of a time when the prospect of meeting any of his family was something she considered nerve-wracking, as she was worried whether they'd approve of her or not. It seems silly now, of course. They've been nothing but kind to her and supportive of them. If they see her as part of the family by now, she feels the same. Besides, it truly does reinforce how much she's become part of his life now – something that she's both happy and grateful about. She makes a mental note to meet with Rei as soon as her schedule allows it, and to buy flowers to bring over then.
Moving on, she notices him relax perhaps too much into the massage and she smiles.]
Well, don't sleep on me before I even begin!
[She knows he won't, but! the opportunity to tease must always be taken. Anyhow, she'll take his other hand now to work on that as she continues.]
Let's take a vacation. Just the two of us. Somewhere a bit farther – Europe's quite nice this time of the year, you know. And I've went a few times already back when I was a teenager, so we won't be quite as lost.
We'll file formal requests with our agencies, of course. Ask around among our peers who can cover our shifts for us in the meantime and work out a deal that'll be acceptable in return. I'm certain if we managed that, then there won't be a reason to not grant the request.
A week at minimum. Two if we're very, very lucky. And when we're there, we'll make up for all the times we had to miss each other because of work. Go on dates. Eat a lot. Or whatever it may be that you'd like to do as well. Then... at times when we're extremely busy, and when I miss you and you miss me, then we'll at least have that vacation to look back on and it'll be enough to tide us over.
[ Silly in hindsight, yes. Even his father was accepting of Momo. Obviously it wouldn't have stopped Shouto if he wasn't. Enji isn't so harsh and difficult, among other things, as he was for most of Shouto's life, but it still bears a certain weight to be approved of.
He listens to her in silence. For as easing as Momo's touch is, no, of course he won't fall asleep. Maybe there's even proof to that, given the bit of a smile that crosses his lips as Momo continues to speak, with his eyes still shut. She really has put a lot of thought into the idea. Once which he has no opposition to— ]
We should.
[ Sorry if she expected a reply of equal length. Shouto is just as aware as Momo that, not only could they immensely do with the time off, but also that, honestly, they deserved it. Neither are the type to put themselves on a pedestal high above the rest. It's just an acknowledged truth that they consistently exceed what's expected of them. ]
It's a perfect idea. Where in Europe did you have in mind?
[The laconic response is honestly not an issue. What truly mattered was his agreement and support. Besides, she can always infer from his voice his interest. Ah, and in addition, it very much feeds her confidence whenever she gets praised. "Perfect idea." Heh.
Presently, her eyes will light up at the question and the answer comes fast, as if it's been on her mind all this time.]
France! Paris, specifically. It's been so long since I've went. Plus it's the city of love, after all! I do want to visit their museums then try out the local cuisine... We can go to other places too, of course. There's Venice, too. Then perhaps Greece? Oh, Russia! Moscow has a matryoshka museum that my parents took me to when I was a kid! I wonder if they had new additions to their collections now...? And oh, oh! I need to take photos of you in an ice castle—
[Well. He probably knows by now how much she talks when she's excited. The intended itinerary is pretty grand because money is of no consequence. Will all this even fit in a week or two? Maybe, maybe not. The initial enthusiasm eases into a comforting silence soon, then she adds:]
Though I suppose the "where" doesn't truly matter, in the end. I'd be happy so long as you're with me.
[ Yes, he knows by now, but her enthusiasm is both cute, and a challenge to not chuckle at. At the very beginning when they started seeing one another, it was even a little overwhelming at times. After all, he wasn't so directly affected when they had been more simply acquainted through mutual friends. Now there's something charming about it. ]
We will need to be extra convincing when we put in our request for the time off, if that's the case.
Maybe we could narrow it to Paris and Russia for starters. Then, depending on the duration we're allowed, we can figure out the details. I think it would be a great idea if you were able to revisit that museum, too. It played an important part in your childhood.
[ A type of experience which Shouto can't claim to have had much of, himself. Positive nostalgia is to be cherished. ]
An ice castle. . .?
[ He can make one, himself, though? There's something he probably isn't catching onto. Except, with the way she continues, the thought idles for another thought. ]
What about somewhere brand new for the both of us?
[ He shifts a little, smiling to her words while now resting his forehead to her temple. ]
You're right, though. It really wouldn't matter where at all.
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Date: 2020-01-30 07:31 am (UTC)[Ah, the advantages of texting: her fluster doesn't have to show.]
You should be near home by now, right?
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Date: 2020-01-31 09:02 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2020-02-01 12:40 pm (UTC)Welcome home, Shouto. [Something that she's said countless times to him by now, yet never loses the warmth and affection she's always given it.]
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Date: 2020-02-08 05:56 am (UTC)Still, the welcome never fails to ease him, no matter what mood he might have been in just prior. He presses a light kiss to Momo's cheek as he passes through, before moving to take his shoes off. ]
Sorry if that took awhile.
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Date: 2020-02-08 12:30 pm (UTC)I think they're asking for those new toys now. See what happens when you spoil them?
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Date: 2020-02-09 09:50 am (UTC)[ Hardly. He makes his way further into their apartment, settling down on the couch. Upon putting his messenger bag down, he'll then retrieve a small paper bag. The tinkling sound of toy bells should be promising! ]
They aren't exactly bracelets, but I thought they would like these.
[ What he retrieves from the bag might appear a little odd at first. They're two toys connected into one, with part being akin to the number of other corrugated cardboard toys and scratching pads Rio and Harmony already use.
. . . and of course, both cats are already up on the couch beside him, playfully eager and curious. ]
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Date: 2020-02-10 09:56 am (UTC)You actually bought them new toys! I was just teasing, you know.
[More amused than actually surprised. She leans against his shoulder, for a while just looking at the entertaining display that is their cats trying to figure out their new toys. Then, with stern tone:]
Now you two stop snooping through Shouto's belongings for those bracelets now, understood? Momo is still very disappointed.
[Playing her role at The Strict Parent quite well, if she does say so herself.]
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Date: 2020-02-11 08:49 am (UTC)[ The reply is made with a completely flat expression. An indication sometimes, at least when it comes to Momo, that he does know perfectly well. Amusement is in there somewhere, too. ]
Both of them, as well as Yuki, have a very good mother.
[ Shouto takes his entertainment a little further by teasing her a bit.
To Rio and Harmony, who don't even look at him: ]
You'd better listen, okay?
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Date: 2020-02-11 09:29 am (UTC)Well, I had to be. They took on too much stubbornness from their father, after all.
[Two can play this game. Also, she'll laugh at the obvious lack of response.]
I don't think you'd get any attention from them now. Fortunately, you do however have a girlfriend who's now going to ask how your day went.
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Date: 2020-02-12 07:53 am (UTC)[ He isn't! Not really. By much. . .
That's all besides the point, now, though. Just for the moment he can't help but be charmed at the sight of both cats as they immediately take to the toys. ]
Fairly quiet, but busy.
[ For the most part. Paperwork was a thing, and he met up with Endeavor to go over recent missions they had ended up collaborating on. (Something that Shouto doesn't mind too much, if it isn't on a very frequent basis. Not that it's overly irritating. He was able to get in a couple of hours of exercise and training as well, before stopping by his mother's place for a short while.
—All of which he'll speak to Momo about, bc I'm too lazy to write everything out.]How was yours?
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Date: 2020-02-12 09:01 am (UTC)Quiet days are good sometimes! It generally means things are more peaceful. Why busy, though?
[As for his question, well, she lets out a sigh.]
I caught up with my reading but aside from that, there's really nothing much to do. [Hence the 45 meow texts.] I swear our agencies are in some sort of secret agreement to never let our off days align.
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Date: 2020-02-13 11:31 am (UTC)Busy because I did a few hours of training and later had a meeting with a few others at Endeavor's office. I managed to stop by to see my mom and have a quick lunch with her, too.
[ Momo's remark couldn't be more true. It's a little sad to think about, too. Now with their cats preoccupied on the floor with their new toys, Shouto shifts and lets himself bump shoulders with Momo, leaning against her. ]
Maybe they really are. It does feel that way.
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Date: 2020-02-14 06:26 am (UTC)Mhm. Meetings do tend to be tedious at times. I'm glad you're able to have lunch with your mother, though! If I knew you'd be meeting with her, I would've asked you to pass along that book of poems that I promise I'd lend her. Do you think she'd mind if I drop by even just by myself?
[A sad Shouto makes a sad Momo, too. So as he leans against her, she'll use her hand to guide his head on her shoulder so he's able to rest it there properly. And while he talks, Momo takes his hand in hers, pressing and massaging in places. Hey, he's not the only one who knows about those pressure points now. Hopefully it soothes him a bit.]
You know, since we've graduated, doesn't it feel like we haven't really taken any breaks? And I don't mean the off days we sometimes get here and there; those hardly count. I guess what I'm trying to say is... Ah, would you indulge me a bit if I told you a plan I've been thinking of for a while now? It may sound a bit selfish, though.
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Date: 2020-02-20 09:42 am (UTC)The fact that Momo continues along the subject of her, however, is something he gladly will engage in. ]
I don't think she would mind at all. She sees you as family. She would probably be very if you did.
[ Both a talented young woman and pro hero, and equally a kind heart who Shouto deserves every bit of. Rei had been surprised, but absolutely delighted when they began to see one another, becoming increasingly fond of Momo when she began to see just how deeply her son felt for her.
Shouto easily relaxes into the gentle gesture as he lets his eyes slip shut for the time being. ]
Mm. What is it?
/makes up another psl plot lmao...
Date: 2020-02-21 06:39 am (UTC)Moving on, she notices him relax perhaps too much into the massage and she smiles.]
Well, don't sleep on me before I even begin!
[She knows he won't, but! the opportunity to tease must always be taken. Anyhow, she'll take his other hand now to work on that as she continues.]
Let's take a vacation. Just the two of us. Somewhere a bit farther – Europe's quite nice this time of the year, you know. And I've went a few times already back when I was a teenager, so we won't be quite as lost.
We'll file formal requests with our agencies, of course. Ask around among our peers who can cover our shifts for us in the meantime and work out a deal that'll be acceptable in return. I'm certain if we managed that, then there won't be a reason to not grant the request.
A week at minimum. Two if we're very, very lucky. And when we're there, we'll make up for all the times we had to miss each other because of work. Go on dates. Eat a lot. Or whatever it may be that you'd like to do as well. Then... at times when we're extremely busy, and when I miss you and you miss me, then we'll at least have that vacation to look back on and it'll be enough to tide us over.
[In short? A honeymoon without the marriage.]
What do you think?
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Date: 2020-03-06 10:15 am (UTC)He listens to her in silence. For as easing as Momo's touch is, no, of course he won't fall asleep. Maybe there's even proof to that, given the bit of a smile that crosses his lips as Momo continues to speak, with his eyes still shut. She really has put a lot of thought into the idea. Once which he has no opposition to— ]
We should.
[ Sorry if she expected a reply of equal length. Shouto is just as aware as Momo that, not only could they immensely do with the time off, but also that, honestly, they deserved it. Neither are the type to put themselves on a pedestal high above the rest. It's just an acknowledged truth that they consistently exceed what's expected of them. ]
It's a perfect idea. Where in Europe did you have in mind?
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Date: 2020-03-12 03:00 am (UTC)Presently, her eyes will light up at the question and the answer comes fast, as if it's been on her mind all this time.]
France! Paris, specifically. It's been so long since I've went. Plus it's the city of love, after all! I do want to visit their museums then try out the local cuisine... We can go to other places too, of course. There's Venice, too. Then perhaps Greece? Oh, Russia! Moscow has a matryoshka museum that my parents took me to when I was a kid! I wonder if they had new additions to their collections now...? And oh, oh! I need to take photos of you in an ice castle—
[Well. He probably knows by now how much she talks when she's excited. The intended itinerary is pretty grand because money is of no consequence. Will all this even fit in a week or two? Maybe, maybe not. The initial enthusiasm eases into a comforting silence soon, then she adds:]
Though I suppose the "where" doesn't truly matter, in the end. I'd be happy so long as you're with me.
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Date: 2020-03-23 06:35 am (UTC)We will need to be extra convincing when we put in our request for the time off, if that's the case.
Maybe we could narrow it to Paris and Russia for starters. Then, depending on the duration we're allowed, we can figure out the details. I think it would be a great idea if you were able to revisit that museum, too. It played an important part in your childhood.
[ A type of experience which Shouto can't claim to have had much of, himself. Positive nostalgia is to be cherished. ]
An ice castle. . .?
[ He can make one, himself, though? There's something he probably isn't catching onto. Except, with the way she continues, the thought idles for another thought. ]
What about somewhere brand new for the both of us?
[ He shifts a little, smiling to her words while now resting his forehead to her temple. ]
You're right, though. It really wouldn't matter where at all.