[ On any other occasion, something like this would make him smile, laugh— perhaps even kiss Jae-ha right on the mouth out of glee and spite. But between the anxious prickling in the pit of his stomach (thanks castle, thanks Sanji), the snow, and all that the week has already promised him, he's just a little surly as he follows Jae-ha into the kitchen.
The sight of the curly browed bastard quells his anxiety for the moment, at least; through his surly demeanor remains (out of spite? because he's really actually in a bad mood? who knows!) ]
Shut up.
[ Is all he says in response to Sanji.
He sits himself down in a chair with a loud huff. The legs of his chair screech angrily against the tile as he does, perhaps taking after the mood of the person sitting on them. ]
just kidding, Jae-ha is just going to blink at that, watching. This really is just answering his own curiosity, because he's kind of a jerk and wanted to see what would happen. He'll go to retrieve another plate and utensils to set Zelos's place at the table, reclaiming that candle because he lied and just lighting it to set on the table.
So that did not keep on script. Sanji's expression slowly, slowly loosens the longer he stands there assessing Zelos, shoulders unknowingly relaxing now that he's not hiding a wall of panic. Will wonders never cease, here is Red in an actual bad mood.
Wish I could say the it was you, Brows. That'd kill two birds with one stone— but unfortunately, with the castle-wide manhunt you've sent me on it seems whatevers lodged itself up there is anything but you.
[ Let that be a lesson to you Sanji— don't ever ask questions involving Zelos' ass ever again.
He is however, taken aback when Sanji sets food down in front of him. It all looks really good. Maybe even better than whatever the chefs back in his rich boy manor(tm) would make. ]
Oh, so this is why everyone seems to inexplicably like you.
Mostly because he's here to enjoy himself, and to figure out some of Sanji and Zelos's dynamic, not out to make it worse when Zelos is clearly not in a stellar mood. But he does hum appreciatively at the food and offer a happy - ]
Thank you, Chef. ♪
[he's pleased!!!!
but also:]
How about some wine then? To lift the mood some, if something is plaguing our friend Zelos over here.
[Sanji, meanwhile, has no qualms speaking his mind. Also? Gross, Zelos. There's a vaguely disgusted noise while turning to fetch them drinks.
He's not using his best wine for this, you best believe.]
And forget I fuckin asked, then. [Gonna pour them all glasses, really damn tempted to offer Zelos less, except that interferes with a chef's sensibilities and nah, he's not that petty. Zelos is a customer for now, he'll get the standard treatment.]
We got two choices, white or red. Which one do you bastards want?
Just shatters on the floor, loud enough to fill the kitchen with the sound of impact. If Zelos and Jae-Ha are quick enough, they'll catch Sanji staring at his hand in naked shock]
[So that's a negatory. Sanji doesn't seem to be doing anything down here besides shuffling the glass with his feet. His hands, meanwhile, are shoved inside his pants pockets the moment Jae-Ha shows up.]
Actually, do me one better and you two bastards stop flirting where I can hear it. I'm about to be sick.
[Sanji is going to renounce this possible friendship if he finds out they slept together. He needs friends with standards.
... Anyway he stands, shoulders squared, glancing at the wine glasses...
Taking his hands out (and hey, they're fine!) while reaching over to the wine bottle. He's looking at Jae-Ha the entire time.]
Oi, go sit. You two start eating without me, it's fine.
But he's going to ignore Sanji's request and instead take the wine glasses now that Sanji's gotten ahold of the bottle, bringing them over to the table with a hum.]
Nope! Let's eat all together - I can't very well satisfy my curiosity with only one half of the question, can I? We'll take care of the glass later.
[THEY SHOULD EAT WHILE IT'S HOT
but then he's joining zelos at the table]
Oh? It suits your tastes? Do any of your adoring fans ever cook for you?
[One would expect Sanji to take Jae-Ha's head for disobeying a direct order, but at most he scowls, shoots the green dragon a look and keeps his mouth shut.
He'll also make his way back to the table. Slowly, and rather mute as he slips into his chair.
... Though bless Zelos for running his mouth; nothing like an asshole to get Sanji talking. He scoffs, hands in his pockets, like he plans to make his plate later]
Tch! Wish I could say the same for you. You keep finding new ways to prove how useless you are.
[ Pointedly ignoring Sanji, instead he takes the bottle of wine on the table and reaches for a spare glass from an unoccupied table setting. ]
Oh yeah, my hunnies cook stuff for me all the time. Valentines Day is the worst— homemade chocolate piled to the ceiling. I of course, never eat any of it though. Shouldn't eat food you don't trust, stranger danger and all.
[ All through this he's pouring wine into the glass he's acquired. And then he sets it down in front of Sanji, who already has his own glass? ]
Here— you drink two, because you're reaaally bringing down the vibe in here. So I'm gonna have to get you to loosen up, one way or another.
[Eyebrow twitching some, and not even because of the alcohol -- just that Zelos mentioned food he left to rot and it takes effort not to start a fight over that. Haha, silly pirate sensibilities.
Thankfully, he's also quickly distracted... by those two glasses filled with wine... thanks partner? Ugh. Sanji sighs so hard his eyes close tight, like he's warding off a headache. It's with that expression in place that he'll reach over, unpocket his left hand, and swipe the first glass up.
Knocks it back.
Briefly opens his eyes to find that other glass and same thing. Wine glass is grabbed, drinking the entire thing down.
After which he'll put the second glass down and sit back, pocketing his hand again to keep it warm. His visible eye slits open]
[ Zelos slides out of his chair and walks back towards the kitchen seeking out the harder stuff. ]
I'll babysit, you two get as drunk as you can bear. We'll test the limits.
[ When he returns he slowly inches the butt of a bottle of rum towards Sanji's face, smushing it against his cheek. ]
C'mon! This is a once in a murder castle chance to let your hair down proper. No one dies till Thursday and if anyone does try anything I'll protect the both of you!
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The sight of the curly browed bastard quells his anxiety for the moment, at least; through his surly demeanor remains (out of spite? because he's really actually in a bad mood? who knows!) ]
Shut up.
[ Is all he says in response to Sanji.
He sits himself down in a chair with a loud huff. The legs of his chair screech angrily against the tile as he does, perhaps taking after the mood of the person sitting on them. ]
Hurry up and feed me.
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just kidding, Jae-ha is just going to blink at that, watching. This really is just answering his own curiosity, because he's kind of a jerk and wanted to see what would happen. He'll go to retrieve another plate and utensils to set Zelos's place at the table, reclaiming that candle because he lied and just lighting it to set on the table.
Sanji never says anything about it. :/ ]
... and I thought my roommate was moody.
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So that did not keep on script. Sanji's expression slowly, slowly loosens the longer he stands there assessing Zelos, shoulders unknowingly relaxing now that he's not hiding a wall of panic. Will wonders never cease, here is Red in an actual bad mood.
He is probably to blame.
He only feels slightly guilty about that.]
What crawled up your ass and died, Red?
[Concern? Fuck no, perish the thought, it's curiosity and some (tentative?) needling as he begins setting out the meal: filleted steak in a herb butter sauce, baked scallops wrapped in bacon and served on a bed of asparagus, along with a sautéed dish of shrimp, rice, and spices.
... and some bread rolls because why the hell not. Apparently it's surf and turf night in Grimm.]
Here, eat up.
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[ Let that be a lesson to you Sanji— don't ever ask questions involving Zelos' ass ever again.
He is however, taken aback when Sanji sets food down in front of him. It all looks really good. Maybe even better than whatever the chefs back in his rich boy manor(tm) would make. ]
Oh, so this is why everyone seems to inexplicably like you.
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Mostly because he's here to enjoy himself, and to figure out some of Sanji and Zelos's dynamic, not out to make it worse when Zelos is clearly not in a stellar mood. But he does hum appreciatively at the food and offer a happy - ]
Thank you, Chef. ♪
[he's pleased!!!!
but also:]
How about some wine then? To lift the mood some, if something is plaguing our friend Zelos over here.
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[Sanji, meanwhile, has no qualms speaking his mind. Also? Gross, Zelos. There's a vaguely disgusted noise while turning to fetch them drinks.
He's not using his best wine for this, you best believe.]
And forget I fuckin asked, then. [Gonna pour them all glasses, really damn tempted to offer Zelos less, except that interferes with a chef's sensibilities and nah, he's not that petty. Zelos is a customer for now, he'll get the standard treatment.]
We got two choices, white or red. Which one do you bastards want?
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White—
[ He taps the rim of his long-stemmed glass. ]
And fill her up real good, thanks—
[ He says, very nearly reading Sanji's mind. ]
I'm going to need as much of that stuff as possible to get through this.
[ He turns to Jae-ha ]
You really do this every night?
[ Spending this much time with Sanji when you don't have to? Absurd. ]
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The food's delicious!
[but also - ]
The conversation is also pretty good? I still haven't quite figured out the animosity between the two of you.
[BEING HONEST
THIS IS HIS EXPERIMENT
HE'S HERE TO WATCH]
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Just shatters on the floor, loud enough to fill the kitchen with the sound of impact. If Zelos and Jae-Ha are quick enough, they'll catch Sanji staring at his hand in naked shock]
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Tch! I liked that glass...
[Gonna disappear behind the counter, sorry assholes, muttering as he goes. There's the slide of glass on the floor, another curse--]
Well, at least it wasn't full.
[... And tacked on the end:]
That's why you invited him?!
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Once Sanji is behind the privacy of the counter however, he will pause to give Jae-ha a look and mutter, only so Jae-ha can hear: ]
What's up with him?
[ And then in a louder voice so Sanji can hear: ]
Can't figure it out honestly. I mean, I've been nothing if not accommodating as a partner and roommate.
[ He turns to Jae-ha ]
You'd love to have me as a partner, wouldn't you handsome?
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But he still doesn't miss a beat - ]
It'd only fulfill my wildest dreams, gorgeous.
[they should stop
but also jae-ha's going to wander over the sanji and investigate]
Trouble in paradise, chef? Why don't you let me perform this part of the service for once?
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[So that's a negatory. Sanji doesn't seem to be doing anything down here besides shuffling the glass with his feet. His hands, meanwhile, are shoved inside his pants pockets the moment Jae-Ha shows up.]
Actually, do me one better and you two bastards stop flirting where I can hear it. I'm about to be sick.
[Sanji is going to renounce this possible friendship if he finds out they slept together. He needs friends with standards.
... Anyway he stands, shoulders squared, glancing at the wine glasses...
Taking his hands out (and hey, they're fine!) while reaching over to the wine bottle. He's looking at Jae-Ha the entire time.]
Oi, go sit. You two start eating without me, it's fine.
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[ Zelos calls over the din of Sanji's general kitchen shuffling. Hm, there sure is a lot of deja vu packed into that one statement.
Anyway, Zelos has little courtesy in general but especially not for Sanji, so he doesn't protest and starts eating. ]
Huh, this is actually pretty good. Guess you are good for something that isn't just yelling and being a pain in the ass. I'm shocked, really.
[ Not really, everyone's been talking about his cooking for weeks at this point. ]
Anyway, stop breaking stuff and come sit down. All that noise is annoying.
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But he's going to ignore Sanji's request and instead take the wine glasses now that Sanji's gotten ahold of the bottle, bringing them over to the table with a hum.]
Nope! Let's eat all together - I can't very well satisfy my curiosity with only one half of the question, can I? We'll take care of the glass later.
[THEY SHOULD EAT WHILE IT'S HOT
but then he's joining zelos at the table]
Oh? It suits your tastes? Do any of your adoring fans ever cook for you?
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He'll also make his way back to the table. Slowly, and rather mute as he slips into his chair.
... Though bless Zelos for running his mouth; nothing like an asshole to get Sanji talking. He scoffs, hands in his pockets, like he plans to make his plate later]
Tch! Wish I could say the same for you. You keep finding new ways to prove how useless you are.
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Oh yeah, my hunnies cook stuff for me all the time. Valentines Day is the worst— homemade chocolate piled to the ceiling. I of course, never eat any of it though. Shouldn't eat food you don't trust, stranger danger and all.
[ All through this he's pouring wine into the glass he's acquired. And then he sets it down in front of Sanji, who already has his own glass? ]
Here— you drink two, because you're reaaally bringing down the vibe in here. So I'm gonna have to get you to loosen up, one way or another.
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Look at that generosity at work. Do you think you'll be up for it, Chef?
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Thankfully, he's also quickly distracted... by those two glasses filled with wine... thanks partner? Ugh. Sanji sighs so hard his eyes close tight, like he's warding off a headache. It's with that expression in place that he'll reach over, unpocket his left hand, and swipe the first glass up.
Knocks it back.
Briefly opens his eyes to find that other glass and same thing. Wine glass is grabbed, drinking the entire thing down.
After which he'll put the second glass down and sit back, pocketing his hand again to keep it warm. His visible eye slits open]
Happy?
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[ Because ugh, how's he supposed to be HAPPY around Sanji of all people!! ]
Hey, brows— what's your alcohol tolerance like?
[ He looks to Jae-ha ]
Actually you too. It's kind of weird to imagine what you'd be like drunk since you're already so, y'know.
[ Zelos makes a vague gesture that means absolutely nothing and everything at all. ]
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Care to find out? We can make a game out of it.
[no,,]
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[IMMEDIATE VETO?]
I can barely stand one of you at a time; you expect me to deal with both of ya while you shits are intoxicated?
[Also he is not saying what his tolerance is, NO ONE NEEDS TO KNOW >>]
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[ Zelos slides out of his chair and walks back towards the kitchen seeking out the harder stuff. ]
I'll babysit, you two get as drunk as you can bear. We'll test the limits.
[ When he returns he slowly inches the butt of a bottle of rum towards Sanji's face, smushing it against his cheek. ]
C'mon! This is a once in a murder castle chance to let your hair down proper. No one dies till Thursday and if anyone does try anything I'll protect the both of you!
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C'mon Sanji, why not? You've been through hell this week.
But come - Zelos, you should have at least a little bit. A glass of wine is supposed to be good for you, isn't it?
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