[Sanji greets Jae-Ha as he always does -- with plenty of suspicion and the vague threat of violence should the guy get weird. His eyes narrow automatically.]
Sanji, for his part, makes no move to fulfill the request. His stare has settled over Jae-Ha again, still narrowed, but without the initial hostility.]
Y'know, you're damn lucky I don't pay attention to half the shit that comes outta your mouth.
[He's not interested in the petty worth of proving Jae-Ha wrong (for once), just ghosting through the castle until they're -- of course -- stationed inside the kitchen.
[Does that mean he's allowed peace and quiet now? For the love of god, please keep your trap shut, Jae-Ha. Sanji will pop back up in a second, a triumphant grunt accompanied with a bottle of... wine, apparently.]
[ - no, he's just being difficult now. he doesn't entirely like being in the company of others when his nerves are this bad, but if sanji is trying, it would be impolite to turn him down.
so for half a second, the easy-going smile drops and he just gestures for sanji to take the seat across from him]
... then if I can impose on your kindness for just a bit longer.
[Tempting as it is to take the "insult" to heart and storm out the kitchen, his irritation doesn't rise above the usual boiling point. Instead he'll snatch a pair of wine glasses before taking his seat, popping the cork, and pouring Jae-Ha a healthy amount.
After another pause of consideration, he huffs a sigh while his fingers itch around his pocket, procuring the sought after cigarette]
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You can ask, sure.
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I'm sure they're in short supply and you're welcome to turn me down, but.
[but.]
I can't find any anywhere else in the castle.
[and he feels like right now, he needs it]
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Sanji, for his part, makes no move to fulfill the request. His stare has settled over Jae-Ha again, still narrowed, but without the initial hostility.]
... Nervous?
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[Hn.
Well at any rate.
He starts to walk, ticking his glance at Jae-Ha with the silent command that he follow.]
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Your rude play is cute but not nearly thorough enough if you want to pass as cruel.
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[He's not interested in the petty worth of proving Jae-Ha wrong (for once), just ghosting through the castle until they're -- of course -- stationed inside the kitchen.
Barely pausing, Sanji nods at one of the chairs.]
Sit.
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But he blinks before moving obediently enough... though his mouth continues to run.]
Have you even looked at the other rooms in the castle? Just wondering.
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[In fact, he's bent down and is shifting through the cupboards as he speaks.]
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I'm in your capable hands. ♥
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Surprised it stayed where I stashed it.
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Do you want me helping or not?
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[ - no, he's just being difficult now. he doesn't entirely like being in the company of others when his nerves are this bad, but if sanji is trying, it would be impolite to turn him down.
so for half a second, the easy-going smile drops and he just gestures for sanji to take the seat across from him]
... then if I can impose on your kindness for just a bit longer.
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After another pause of consideration, he huffs a sigh while his fingers itch around his pocket, procuring the sought after cigarette]
Wine and a smoke are best paired together.
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You're sure?
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and despite himself, he manages a laugh]
Ah, so there are still some prickles left.
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[So yes, absolutely prickles left. That's just the Sanji way. Though after a short moment of thought --]
Oh wait, lemme light it for ya.
[Jabbing his thumb at the stove] The ladies sent me here with cigarettes but no light; can you believe it?
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[but he will let sanji take the cigarette back to light it - what is this kindness... should he enjoy it
can he enjoy it?]
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Alright, here ya go.
[Handing it back off to him, and looking pleased as his eyes fall back to the wine.]
I got you a red wine, one of my favorites. The deep flavor pairs the best with nicotine, I've found, so you should savor 'em to the fullest.
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jae-ha takes the cigarette... and also a moment to observe sanji quietly because his face when he's not being quite so grumpy sure is a Thing
it's so much of a nice sight that he even refrains from making it worse for a second]
- did you learn all you know about flavors from your floating ex-pirate restaurant?
[maybe talking about what he likes will get the nice atmosphere to linger a bit longer]
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[A softer smile crosses his expression. Jae-Ha made the correct decision letting Sanji talk about the Baratie]
But there's a limitless amount of combinations out there that I still gotta learn. It's why the ol' geezer kicked me off the ship in the end.