i'll take the cat for a night i'm bad with picky eaters
[ then ]
sure, i'll relay the message to the others
[The team will love to hear it. Himeno is hoping she doesn't have to start packing a broom and dustpan to work.
Following her last text, Himeno books it to the bakery to grab a small box of sweets: berry tarts, a custard pastry, and Makima's requested tiramisu. She picks up a tin of fragrant loose-leaf tea, too-- while it's brewing, she'll be able to finish her reports, penning out signatures and affixing the necessary stamps.
[Not exactly what Makima had in mind, but if Power finds out that her stray is with Himeno, well, she's getting the fiend no matter what. Actually, she wouldn't be surprised if Denji ended up following, too.]
Thank you.
[After that, Makima goes back to answering emails and reviewing a few reports.Trivial things that don't really deserve her attention, but they get it anyway since it is part of her job. At least, this time she doesn't have to bother with a train ride far from home, and she'll almost be finished when Himeno comes with her late reports and tiramisu.]
[There isn't a message from Himeno saying that she's on her way; Makima will just hear a couple of knocks before the door opens.]
Ta-da!
[Himeno announces herself, entering with a serving tray bearing a teapot and two cups. Hanging from one of her arms is a bag marked with a cutesy bakery logo, and beneath her other arm is the folder of very late reports.
Despite the balancing act, Himeno's cheery smile betrays no hint of struggle.]
Ready for a little break?
[Makima can help herself to the spread Himeno arranges on a small table in the office. Once the stack of papers safely meets her boss's desk, Himeno will feel a lot more relaxed.]
[She glances up from her laptop, a knowing smile on her face. Himeno said she would come with sweet and reports on hand, so she completely expects this even without a heads up that she's on her way. It's actually somewhat amusing to see the little show she's putting on--an interesting balancing act with the bag getting extra attention from Makima.]
I believe so. Please take a seat.
[She gestures to the chair in front of her before double checking that everything is saved on her laptop and closing it. It's then placed to the side to make room for everything. ]
So tell me how have things been with your hunts as of late. Reports are a necessary formality, but I'd rather hear things from you first hand.
[She assumes that Himeno will straighten out everything for the both of them since she's already made space. They can have their nice chat and Makima can see if it's truly necessary for hunters to start helping out with the clean up crews. Either way, this feels like it's going to be an amusing time and certainly delicious.]
[With the paperwork stacked neatly beside Makima's laptop, all that's left is to pour each of them a cup of tea. Might as well slide the dessert and utensils in front of her boss, too-- gotta be a little sweet in order to get a pass for month-old reports, right?]
Right. Well, I think having Denji and Power on the team is a major plus when it comes to getting things done fast. They can be pretty prize-oriented when it counts.
[Himeno's manners can only stretch so far; she decides to skip the spoon for taking a bite directly from the berry tartlet.]
Aki promised them something silly, like the first helping of dinner, if they made quick work of the Willow Devil. That really got them going!
[Then Himeno frowns. Not for needing to bribe those two bundles of chaos, but because the roots on that devil had made a real mess before Division 4's arrival on the scene. Maybe not the best example when trying to plead her case regarding damage clean-up... ]
[Prize oriented. Well, that definitely proves Himeno has been paying attention. The main motivator for killing the Gun Devil has been a single wish that Makima will grant herself to Denji. As for Power, she gets to stay alive and the same basic necessities as her faux brother. It's enough to keep them both focused on the goal, but right now it's just good to see that her seasoned devil hunter isn't slacking. Although, she knows better than to assume this is her dream career. There's been job offers from the private sector--Makima knows about those and the reason why she won't take them. Aki. It always comes back to him and she nods accordingly when his name is brought up.]
He's quite skilled at dealing with them. I'm glad I decided to give that team a chance, though...the Willow Devil...
[She notices the frown and both women can agree to that mess. Slowly, she reaches out to her teacup, bringing it slightly closer before taking one packet of sugar and opening it. Makima repeats the process until there are exactly four packets of sugar in her tea. Sweet things, in her opinion, are always better. The empty pieces of paper and then quickly tossed into the wastebasket by her desk.]
That was quite the mess. I'd say right up there with the Leech Devil.
[Picking up her spoon, eyes are kept on Himeno as she begins to stir. There's something about this woman with one eye... It's not the fact that she suspects Aki's crush is annoying to her. That's understandable. Most humans don't chasing after hearts they'll never be able to grab, but it's something else....]
What about you? How do you feel about your work? It's not the most glamorous job, but you seem to enjoy your coworkers.
[The reminder of that horrid Leech Devil causes Himeno to shudder visibly. It took a week to scrub the smell of blood off of her! The wreckage and casualties-- well, they don't need to talk about it. Around the corner is always another Devil that will give them all headaches.
For a moment after Makima speaks, the only sound is the occasional tapping of her spoon against the teacup. Himeno can't help but raise her eyebrows as she licks a bit of custard from her lips.
Enjoying her coworkers, huh? They both know what that's supposed to mean. But Himeno isn't in the business of getting jealous and petty. Not outwardly, anyway, and certainly not now.]
You've given me a pretty solid team, Miss Makima, so I've got no complaints.
Besides, if I really wanted the glamour, I'd have kept the eye-- [ she points playfully at her eyepatch ] --and joined a hostess club, or something! Either way, I don't think I'd ever be working a job that wouldn't worry my dad, you know?
[Without adding but the tiniest dash of cream, Himeno brings her cup to her lips.]
...Anyway. I'm no different than everyone else hunting down that Gun. I wanna see it through to the end.
[A futile mission. But as long as Aki refuses to abandon it, she'll stay and march on towards certain death.]
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Date: 2023-08-05 09:24 pm (UTC)i'll take the cat for a night
i'm bad with picky eaters
[ then ]
sure, i'll relay the message to the others
[The team will love to hear it. Himeno is hoping she doesn't have to start packing a broom and dustpan to work.
Following her last text, Himeno books it to the bakery to grab a small box of sweets: berry tarts, a custard pastry, and Makima's requested tiramisu. She picks up a tin of fragrant loose-leaf tea, too-- while it's brewing, she'll be able to finish her reports, penning out signatures and affixing the necessary stamps.
This'll redeem her!]
Ty <3
Date: 2023-08-06 03:20 am (UTC)Thank you.
[After that, Makima goes back to answering emails and reviewing a few reports.Trivial things that don't really deserve her attention, but they get it anyway since it is part of her job. At least, this time she doesn't have to bother with a train ride far from home, and she'll almost be finished when Himeno comes with her late reports and tiramisu.]
of course!
Date: 2023-08-07 07:27 am (UTC)Ta-da!
[Himeno announces herself, entering with a serving tray bearing a teapot and two cups. Hanging from one of her arms is a bag marked with a cutesy bakery logo, and beneath her other arm is the folder of very late reports.
Despite the balancing act, Himeno's cheery smile betrays no hint of struggle.]
Ready for a little break?
[Makima can help herself to the spread Himeno arranges on a small table in the office. Once the stack of papers safely meets her boss's desk, Himeno will feel a lot more relaxed.]
Re: of course!
Date: 2023-08-09 04:24 pm (UTC)I believe so. Please take a seat.
[She gestures to the chair in front of her before double checking that everything is saved on her laptop and closing it. It's then placed to the side to make room for everything. ]
So tell me how have things been with your hunts as of late. Reports are a necessary formality, but I'd rather hear things from you first hand.
[She assumes that Himeno will straighten out everything for the both of them since she's already made space. They can have their nice chat and Makima can see if it's truly necessary for hunters to start helping out with the clean up crews. Either way, this feels like it's going to be an amusing time and certainly delicious.]
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Date: 2023-08-12 03:41 am (UTC)Right. Well, I think having Denji and Power on the team is a major plus when it comes to getting things done fast. They can be pretty prize-oriented when it counts.
[Himeno's manners can only stretch so far; she decides to skip the spoon for taking a bite directly from the berry tartlet.]
Aki promised them something silly, like the first helping of dinner, if they made quick work of the Willow Devil. That really got them going!
[Then Himeno frowns. Not for needing to bribe those two bundles of chaos, but because the roots on that devil had made a real mess before Division 4's arrival on the scene. Maybe not the best example when trying to plead her case regarding damage clean-up... ]
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Date: 2023-08-20 05:12 pm (UTC)He's quite skilled at dealing with them. I'm glad I decided to give that team a chance, though...the Willow Devil...
[She notices the frown and both women can agree to that mess. Slowly, she reaches out to her teacup, bringing it slightly closer before taking one packet of sugar and opening it. Makima repeats the process until there are exactly four packets of sugar in her tea. Sweet things, in her opinion, are always better. The empty pieces of paper and then quickly tossed into the wastebasket by her desk.]
That was quite the mess. I'd say right up there with the Leech Devil.
[Picking up her spoon, eyes are kept on Himeno as she begins to stir. There's something about this woman with one eye... It's not the fact that she suspects Aki's crush is annoying to her. That's understandable. Most humans don't chasing after hearts they'll never be able to grab, but it's something else....]
What about you? How do you feel about your work? It's not the most glamorous job, but you seem to enjoy your coworkers.
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Date: 2023-08-25 05:55 am (UTC)For a moment after Makima speaks, the only sound is the occasional tapping of her spoon against the teacup. Himeno can't help but raise her eyebrows as she licks a bit of custard from her lips.
Enjoying her coworkers, huh? They both know what that's supposed to mean. But Himeno isn't in the business of getting jealous and petty. Not outwardly, anyway, and certainly not now.]
You've given me a pretty solid team, Miss Makima, so I've got no complaints.
Besides, if I really wanted the glamour, I'd have kept the eye-- [ she points playfully at her eyepatch ] --and joined a hostess club, or something! Either way, I don't think I'd ever be working a job that wouldn't worry my dad, you know?
[Without adding but the tiniest dash of cream, Himeno brings her cup to her lips.]
...Anyway. I'm no different than everyone else hunting down that Gun. I wanna see it through to the end.
[A futile mission. But as long as Aki refuses to abandon it, she'll stay and march on towards certain death.]