emovampboy | For Reeve

When it came to use of his phone, Vincent was very much like Cloud. He left it on, received messages and listened to or read them, but quite rarely responded. The few times he did respond tended to be if he deemed an actual answer to be required, or when from time to time Marlene got hold of Cloud or Tifa's phone and contacted him. Since it was so rare for her to do so, he always took it as a good thing to answer.

Which meant he had answered when she called him a few days after a message from Tifa asking him to come to a party for the girl, which he had ignored; his first mistake. Once answered, the girl had spent several minutes speaking to him, until suddenly springing the question of if he were coming to her party and making it quite impossible for him to really say no without seeming like a total heel, and so he agreed to go; his second mistake. And then he had made his third mistake - actually going.

At first, it really wouldn't have seemed to have been a bad idea. He knew everyone who was invited, how they acted around one another, and that Tifa would keep the whole group from going completely crazy over the course of the night, but he had not expected having to assist in breaking up one of Cloud and Barrett's squabbles when the woman had to leave for a short time to fetch something, and honestly he was glad that Reeve was invited and could help diffuse the situation with; especially when Yuffie and a very unhelpful Cid decided it would be a great idea to bet on who would win if they actually took to fistacuffs over whatever stupid thing it was this time which set them off.

All of this had left him rather done with company, and as soon as Tifa was back to be the adult in the situation, he'd snuck outside for some relative peace and quiet.

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emovampboy

Probably a mixture of both, if one is honest. Either way, Vincent smells it and even he would admit it's a nice smell I such wet weather.

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plate_builder

The rich spices are there for Reeve too after another few paces, and he lets out a relieved sigh. "Nothing like good hot food when there is a chill in the air. And I mean both in terms of temperature and in spice."

Because it's nice every now and then to make his tastebuds scream. And the Mideel-style coffee is pretty good too. Heavily seasoned with spices. He's always appreciated it.

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emovampboy

"Agreed. And good company helps." Vincent notes that the crowd is a little larger as they get closer, maybe not by much, but enough to show that a few others have the same idea as them.

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plate_builder

A few others indeed. As Reeve moves to the door he holds it open for Vincent and almost immediately the woman at the counter is nodding and waving him closer.

"The one privilege I allow myself from my association with Avalanche. I always have a table here," Reeve admits, sounding a bit like he knows he should feel guilty but he really doesn't. The woman sweeps out a pair of menus and waves for them to follow.

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emovampboy

"Oh... taking a bit of leeway when it comes to food?" Vincent seems vaguely amused.

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plate_builder

"My favorite cuisine at my favorite restaurant?" Reeve counters with a smile. Come on, surely everyone can understand this one allowance he gives himself. "Don't judge me."

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emovampboy

"We'll see." It's off-handed, almost more like something Cloud would say, but not without humor. "You'll have to tell me what your favorites are."

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plate_builder

"Are you really going to sass me like he does?" Reeve asks. At last they've made their twisting way through crowds to a table in the back. Where they have easy access to the kitchen if he has to get out faster. They know him well.

"I'm partial to anything on the menu that doesn't involve fish or tofu. Never understood eating the former, and the latter has a texture that does not work for me."

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emovampboy

"Depends. Do you like it?" Vincent takes note of the escape path, but seems honestly more intent on Reeve. "Is there anything you'd suggest I might like?"

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plate_builder

"I don't mind."

Meanwhile he looks over the menu with a critical eye. And then pauses. Wait. "I don't know what your taste is, Vincent. Things you do and don't like. Things you might be allergic to."

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emovampboy

"I don't have any allergies." Vincent decides to get that out of the way straight away, but considers a moment. "Salty things. I like salty things."

He pauses, then adds. "Maybe that's why I had a crush on Cloud?"

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plate_builder

"Perhaps. It had to be something, and I doubt it was the 'let's mosey'."

Yes, Reeve still finds that line hilarious. Don't tell Cloud. He continues to eye the menu. Curry doesn't tend to be as salty, so that's an issue. He'll keep thinking.

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emovampboy

Vincent nods, and looks at the menu quietly. He doesn't really mind if the food isn't all that salty, but Reeve had asked so he responded.

After a bit though he does notice something that looks good and indicates it to Reeve. "Is this any good?"

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plate_builder

Ah, a nice red curry with potatoes, peanuts and pineapple. Reeve nods his approval. "One of my favorites when I don't want something as spicy."

His own dish tonight will be a noodle based one, spicy before he even used the spices tray to up the temperature.

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emovampboy

"Then I'll try it." Vincent keeps the page open so he can let the waitress know, and seems to search again for a topi.c

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plate_builder

Good thing he has Reeve here, because Reeve can easily supply a topic. The fact that he can see Vincent is looking for one makes him happy to swoop in.

"I admit, I'm a bit jealous of you and the others. I never got to see Mideel myself. Not when it was still standing. Though I have made it a primary area for assistance from the WRO. Our three primary points of interest right now are Kalm, due to the number of Midgar refugees that ended up there, Mideel and Wutai. The latter because of all Shinra did to them. I'm actually going to get my first ever trip to those last two soon."

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emovampboy

"It was nice, if small." Vincent honestly doesn't recall it a huge amount, as it wasn't somewhere they stayed very long. Mostly Tifa had stayed there, with Cloud. "I'm surprised you've never been to Wutai, however. Shinra liked that place too much."

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plate_builder

"Shinra wanted that place for their power. For their strength," Reeve answered. Then he frowned and looked at his water. How do you even put it into words?

"The executives other than Heidegger and Deusericus were not allowed to go to Wutai. Supposedly to prevent us from being kidnapped to be used against Shinra. For me, though, I expect it was because I was a soft touch."

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emovampboy

"...I see." It makes sense he supposes, but it's also strange. For such a strategic point, to allow so few people near it? If people hadn't known Wutai existed, it could have been considered myth. "I suppose be cautious of going when
Yuffie is nearby."

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plate_builder

Well that gets true laughter from Reeve, who shakes his head as well. Works for him.

"Especially since I always carry materia with me?" he asks playfully. Yes, he knows to be careful. And to try not to let her know.

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emovampboy

"That, too." Vincent smiles just faintly, and looks up as someone comes to take their order, giving his before folding the menu and handing it to the server. "She also would offer you the Super Golden Deluxe Tour. Only 1 million yen."

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plate_builder

"Oh what a wonderful bargain," Reeve laughs as he offers his own order and menu. And he orders a nice coffee as well. "Only one million you say? Well, as it would go to Wutai's improvement I could almost agree with that."

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emovampboy

"It would go to the improvement of Yuffie, maybe her clan on a good day." The smirk indicates that he knows this isn't true. Money and materia hungry as the girl is, she's not a bad person, and she would put much of it towards Wutai.