like that question.

"sorry, i didn't mean to get on your nerves. well - maybe just a little."

he smiled, seemingly unaffected by the glare sent his way.

"if you're /really/ sure about that... whatever. how is work, by the way?"

what he wanted to ask was if edgeworth was genuinely okay, but he probably wouldn't +

"yeah! wait, are you a girl gamer?"

his eyes sparkled excitedly, mistaking her curiosity as recognition.

"i convinced my bro to get lots of switch games. there's mario kart, mario party, smash, overcooked, just dance... the list goes on. do you want to play?"

- people to celebrate that perfect record with."

17 year old trying to be deep.

"i was just trying to say that you're allowed to find love!"

and he's nosy. he's curious about edgeworth's love life, but it didn't really sound like there was a whole lot to discuss.

"there are twenty-four hours in a day, you know? you have time for other things. and everyone needs a family +

"even prosecutor von karma has a family, ja? it's not that weird of a concept."

he liked to think that he had a good balance of things. studying, relationships, hobbies.

"maybe you just haven't met the right person yet. or maybe you're scared because you don't have any rizz??"

he pinched at the air sadly, fingers having lost their target, and pouted. "you've /been/ to my house. i'm a growing boy, what can i say?"

he studied edgeworth for a moment, and then shrugged. "sounds like a boring way to live. you can't just work all the time... you shouldn't."

/ <- little guy actually cares for his wellbeing so is happy to give him an out

/ we are so back

you hate everyone, or...? men /are/ pretty cool."

"you'd definitely drop to your knee to pet all their dogs, though."

he reached to steal another piece of edgeworth's scone, assuming he had not cared instead of not noticed.

"wait, huh?" it was said so casually it almost didn't register. "wait, and you're not attracted to men too because +

hmph. "whatever."

he stole a piece of edgeworth's scone and munched on it, then continued looking out the window as the poodle got closer. not only did it have a bow on its collar, it also had bows in its hair to match!! cute.

"if you like them so much, you should marry them. the owner, i mean."

/ do you also play multiple instruments bcs that's so COOL
i am Not a rockstar irl unfortunately but we help each other 🤝

"it's called confidence, herr edgeworth! you should have some too." he grinned cheekily.

"well. i got bitten by a dog once. they have sharp teeth." but he's over it now, so whatever. if edgeworth likes dogs... "there's another one there, look." in the distance, there was someone with their poodle.

heard the end of it.]

alright, we're here now! to get off, just do everything you did to get on but in reverse. i'll help you with your helmet.

finally, he manoeuvred into his usual spot in the garage. he turned his head to the side and patted eustace's hands. there was a relieved smile on his face. he didn't think anything bad /would/ happen, but he's glad they made it in one piece. if he made a mistake, he probably wouldn't have +

[these moments were like the ones in the movies where the guy gets the girl, and all that. the ride to his house felt longer than usual. he was going slower (read: not speeding) for eustace, and he was being extra careful with turns. he needed to lock in. (why was he feeling nervous?)

+

to look through the snacks anytime you want." he opened the pantry for a quick sneak peek of the goodies inside, then closed it back up.

"bathroom this way... and there's kristoph's office, but stay away from there. bedrooms are upstairs."

he was excitedly leading her all over the place.

and then we can hang out in my room - that's where all the magic happens."

he stood up and gestured to the area they were in now. "this is the lounge, obviously - lots of games we could play on the tv, if you want." he pointed to the consoles and shelf of games.

"this is the kitchen - feel free +

he wasn't quite so sophisticated with his creative process, so his eyes were wide as he looked over her music scores. he did a lot of stuff on his computer too, instead of on paper. so many dots and lines...

"it looks good so far." from what he could see, anyway.

"let's take a mini tour first, +

/ nooo don't apologise !! i disappeared for Real i was so busy this week (Help)

"it wouldn't be an assault if i'm the one wearing it - it would be a blessing." he was seriously considering it. he just needed to figure out where to find something so visually disturbing.

he waved to the puppy, then turned back to edgeworth. "so mean to people, but soft to animals. you're funny."

"who knows! it might look cool when i wear it, and become a trend." now he had his chin rested in his hand, in prime people-watching position. "i'm glad you're feeling better - aww, look! that's the cutest dog ever, and i'm a cat person." he pointed to a white spitz pup.

"are you working on new stuff?" being busy was better than having nothing to do, in his opinion. he nodded. "but on that note - thanks for hanging out. is there anything you want to do, like, should i show you around? do you want to listen to my stuff?"

"but i also added a compliment, so we are not the same. do you think i could pull off the fit?"

he finished chomping on his roll and wiped his mouth.

"how's your headache, by the way?"

"i know, i know. performing to an audience is exhilarating." he sculled the rest of his water, eyes shining. "why don't you just do both? not at the same time, obviously - but then you could choose what you wanted to do."

if i'm the one hiding the eggs, then it's no fun.

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IF I COULD SEE YOU,
⠀⠀⠀ONCE MORE TO SEE YOU.
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a blink, and then snickering when he finds the person edgeworth is looking at.

"you're so mean. hey look, that person looks like a pinata! it's kind of a vibe, though."