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[diastereomer]

I understand the theoretical appeal of snow, but the reality of it is getting a little obnoxious.



[ ooc: Yusuf needs a winter coat! Are you out shopping with him? Just listening to him grump as he walks by? ]

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[diastereomer]

[ The ease with which she slips her arm into the crook of his, as if saying don't argue, it's a waste of breath, almost surprises Yusuf. Almost, but not quite. Saya has a way about her that never seems affected- unflinchingly blunt, at times, but never like she's playing for anyone's affections.

Which is refreshing, at the very least. ]

Not that you should feel at all obligated to. [ A token protest, at best; but shopping with Saya will give Yusuf the opportunity to find something that she might enjoy receiving as well. ] Do you participate in Holiday gift-giving?

[synanthrope]

I like giving gifts.

[Watching people react is interesting, and debt accumulates even when it shouldn't.]

I know a place with some very nice coats for men.

[diastereomer]

A generous avocation.

[ His smile is a touch at his cheek, the puff of his breath in the chilly winter air. ]

Were my shopping intentions so transparent?

[synanthrope]

No. I thought I was kidnapping you for my own purposes, Yusuf.

[diastereomer]

That can be the case, so long as a coat comes out of it.

[ While Saya leads the way, Yusuf asks, ] Have you shopped for men's clothing before?

[synanthrope]

I bought Mr. Eames a suit.

Yes, I've shopped for men's clothes. Most of my friends are men.

[diastereomer]

Oh, [ Amused. ] Did you receive a formal thank you from Arthur?

[ You know... now that Yusuf thinks about it... ] What an interesting happenstance.

[synanthrope]

No.

[Blunt, she is.]

Is that so? Why do you think so?

[She takes small steps, leading on]