[ This is...actually pretty wholesome. A feeling he didn't think he actually would ever get a chance to experience in recent days. Not since arriving in Nippon. Especially not since Ayaka came into his life. But watching the two Pokémon have a little roundtable session with Taroumaru, seemingly happy as can be yet hanging off the dog's every word(?)... ]
Was thinking the same thing.
[ And since no one is watching, in this secluded little space, before they can go and prep apple slices together... Cloud rests a hand upon her shoulder at his side, giving it a gentle squeeze to take her attention. A kiss on the cheek, smiling as he does it. A silent 'thank you' for having him here. For letting him be a part of something so precious to her and her brother. Something that was just as important to Cloud now. And he would protect everything this teahouse stood for as long as he was able and willing. ]
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[ This is...actually pretty wholesome. A feeling he didn't think he actually would ever get a chance to experience in recent days. Not since arriving in Nippon. Especially not since Ayaka came into his life. But watching the two Pokémon have a little roundtable session with Taroumaru, seemingly happy as can be yet hanging off the dog's every word(?)... ]
Was thinking the same thing.
[ And since no one is watching, in this secluded little space, before they can go and prep apple slices together... Cloud rests a hand upon her shoulder at his side, giving it a gentle squeeze to take her attention. A kiss on the cheek, smiling as he does it. A silent 'thank you' for having him here. For letting him be a part of something so precious to her and her brother. Something that was just as important to Cloud now. And he would protect everything this teahouse stood for as long as he was able and willing. ]