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I don't have work this afternoon, so - in a little while works.

[bumps against him a little]

At the very least, if you need a break while we're there, I can pretend something came up and we can bail. Fair compromise?

If you're sure. We can get ice cream or something after? My treat.

[ huffs a tiny laugh at the bumping but otherwise looks appreciative when gingham speaks. leaning down to press a quick kiss to his cheek. ]

Fair. And in case I haven't reminded you lately: You're amazing and I love you.

I'll never say no to either hanging out or ice cream.

[shifting a little to kiss his cheek]

I love you, too. [teasing:] And I guess you're pretty cool.

[ he was smiling a little at that as he started to look at his phone, but okay THAT earns an abrupt laugh ]

We can both admit my coolness points are nonexistent.

[ it's a joke and not at all self-disparaging. ]

Nope. Not allowed. One thousand cool points at the very least.

Okay, but how does that work if I'm not the cool twin?

You'll always be the cool twin to me.

That's because you're biased.

[ said fondly as he types something in his phone. ]

We'll see if you change his mind when you meet him. Which - he can walk us there if we want?

[ in the cautious tone of do we want that ]

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If you're okay with that, I'd love to meet him.

[hand squeeze]

- I am, yeah.

And at the risk of sounding lame in the midst of on-going conversation he does in fact seem... cool? Very excitable.

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Well, I'm really excited to meet him. I'm guessing he's on his way?

[ another look at the phone. ]

He should be. He asked where about we were -

[ and as if on queue and (nebulously not blessing fast because npc but still Fast) it's like.... a color-swapped version of phoenix because i can do that unlike the mcu. identical except for white hair and green eyes. ]

- Sup?

—Whoa, that was quick.

[doesn't let go of phoenix's hand, but turns to face tommy - giving him a wave with his free hand]

Hi. Um, I'm Gingham. Nice to meet you!

[ with a glance to his brother ]

I know who you are.

[ trying not to go red as he ducks his head, quietly as if more to gingham or just because he's vaguely mortified! hard to say! ]

I did not say that much.

The hand-holding literally gives it away, little bro.

[ which speaking of!! he offers his hand to gingham. ]

Jonah, but people call me Jon.

[bites back a nervous laugh at 'i know who you are', but then moves to shake his hand as he offers it]

Regardless of, um, how much you did or didn't hear... I'll stick with the 'nice to meet you'. Jon's a cool name.

[ he's going to want to run for totally different reasons isn't he. the "we're the same age," is definitely mumbled under his breath as he fights going redder. ]

[ but he doesn't let go of Gingham's hand. ]

He didn't - I didn't.

Gingham sounds cooler.

[ amicably said!! as he shakes his hand. ]

It's nice to meet you, too, sorry - brain goes fast sometimes uh but seriously I just know the name and you're important to him - [ another glance, ] very, I guess, and as older brother it's my job to give him shit.

[ he tilts his head. ] You guys got anything else you need to grab?

[carefully running his thumb over the back of phoenix's hand in an attempt at a calming and grounding motion, even if he goes a little red at that "very". to jonah:]

Thanks, I picked it myself. [small laugh] But it's totally okay. Your brain can go as fast as it wants.

[another attempt at a joke, before he glances towards phoenix]

I'm okay, but - how about you? Need to stop by your locker or anything?

[ it does work to calm him, though he's still red when he looks in Gingham's direction. ]

No, I did everything I needed after we texted.

You do not want to release the monster that is my brain going at full-speed.

[ gives a little amused breath of air. ]

Then we're good to go. 'rents house isn't that far of a walk from school. Dad teaches here, too, and he wanted a short commute.

Okay, rephrasing - your brain can go as fast as you want.

[gives a nod, though!]

Sounds like all of us are good, so - lead the way. [glancing to phoenix] I know it's kind of impromptu, so... Maybe give them a quick text or something that I'm coming?

[ the face of someone who just thought to text jon and not anyone else - ]

Right, I'll do that.

[ going to quickly pull out his phone. ]

Might be awkward if not.

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