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 Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 11:30 am
Naruto had to hold himself back from nuzzling her hair, even though he wanted to run his fingers through it. But he was amazed her hair was so long, but he figured he had never seen her with her hair down, so it made sense she had long hair. "I like your hair like this....in fact, I like your hair anyway you have it!! Hey, maybe after our date, we can stop by at my home and let your cousin see you, I know she would really like it, she was thrilled when I told her and Tidus we were going out on a date!" he says, looking about as they continue on into what looks to be a rich looking district.
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:05 pm
Giggling she tossed her blonde mane, the ends lightly brushing Naruto's hands. "I think you're biased..."
The grin she gave him was pure impishness & her eyes twinkled. "Oh! Could we?" She gripped her hands into the sleeve of his jacket, blushing sheepishly before rubbing at the crinkles she was afraid she had made. "Do you think Yunie will recognize me? I've been in lots of garments before, but nothing like this." She fingered the silk gently. "This wouldn't hold well SphereHunting. Or in a battle either. I'm so afraid I'll mess it up."
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:10 pm
Well of course he was biased, no one could blame him for being that way about Rikku! He chuckles as he looks over her outfit again, "I am sure she will be crazy happy to see you dressed up like this!! Then maybe we can plan a double date or something!! You and me and Yuna and Tidus!" he explains, looking up as he feels Dimitrus start to slow down and seeing a restaurant up ahead with the sign for "Beni Hana's" out on the front.
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:19 pm
"Really?" Relief filled her eyes & she visibly relaxed a little. "Booyah! Ruto, that would be so much fun!" There was a slight flicker of fear in her eyes underneath the excitement. We've got to make it through THIS night first, Naruto! Rikku did not voice her fears, following Naruto's gaze as their ride slowed down.
She clung slightly more to Naruto as her eyes widened. "Wow... it sure is impressive, isn't it?"
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:28 pm
Naruto nods as Dimitrus finally comes to a stop in front of the restaurant and kneels down to let them both off. The shinobi quickly hops off the saddle and hoists Rikku off gently and puts her on her feet. He pats the equines muzzle gently, "Thanks Dimitrus, don't go to far, ok?" he asks.
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:36 pm
Feeling even the slightest breeze through the silk of her kimono, Rikku shivers slightly as the warmth of the two males goes away. Patting the other side of Dimitrus' muzzle she smiles her thanks again. Then she slips her hand into Naruto's, tilting her head almost coyly to grin at him. "You know... I could get used to you lifting me on and off Dimitrus' back."
Another shiver. Where these things not designed for outdoor use? "Trel told me I'm supposed to let you lead me, so..."
Rikku let the rest trail off, the look in her eyes showing just how much she was having to hold herself back from pulling him behind her & dragging the ninja inside.
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:42 pm
Naruto watchs as the horse trots off and he can trust Dimitrus to not start up trouble like Guerra had a tendency to do when he was in the city. He looks over to Rikku and blinked at what she said. Was that true? Maybe he should have gotten more advice about taking a girl on a date. But he shrugs that off when he sees Rikku shiver, and taking her hand, he leads her into the restaurant, feeling the warmth rush over him once they are inside. But with the fancy looking Japanese atmosphere, he starts to feel nervous again as they stop over to where the hostess is standing, "2-2 for U-Uzamaki." he says, gulping.
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:52 pm
The warmth seeps through the thin fabic of her kimono as quickly as the breeze. The simple Al Bhed female lets her gaze wander with appreciation at the elegant & grand decore with wonder. Whether feeling Naruto's nervousness or due to hearing him stammer Rikku squeezes the Shinobi's hand with loving reassurance. Her smile is supportive, at least until it curls into a teasing arc with the arching of her brow. As the hostess scanned down her list Rikku turned slightly on the ninja as if in confrontation -but the light teasing nature of her smile & tone took all the attempted play at being upset out of her pose. "Uzamaki? You never told me you had two names like Relm, Naruto."
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:59 pm
Naruto blushes over that. Not alot of pets must have had two names for themselves. But before he can comment on it, the hostess finds his name, grabs two menu's for them and escorts them to a booth just for the two of them. The table itself isn't like many tables you would find in restaurants. One part of the table, where they are sitting, is regular wood with chopsticks, utensils and napkins, where they would eat their food. The other part is consisted of flatmetal, where you can actually feel heat coming off it. This was where their food would be made.
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 5:08 pm
Rikku sat at the low table, eyes more focused on the warm expnse of metal than what she was doing but that did not seem to impeed her in anyway. She clutched her hands together in her lap, still marveling over the place & the decidely odd table. Catching Naruto's eyes her own danced with excitement, glancing at the metal then back, wordlessly asking if the strange part of the table meant their food would be prepared directly in front of them.
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 6:48 pm
Naruto sits down after Rikku does so, and tries to get himself to relax, "I've never really been here myself, but Moochi has, and she says its really nice here! They cool our food in front of us, so we can choose things like chicken or beef or shrimp and pick what vegetables we want and things like that!" he says, pulling at his tie a little. He still didn't understand why both girls had insisted on him wearing a tie for this date.
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 6:58 pm
Reaching out her hand Rikku caught the ninja's hand in hers & gave it an excited squeeze. "I can hardly wait! I've never seen a real chef at work! Aiden & Ginny are pretty good in the kitchen, but that's just fun!"
She grinned thinking about it. "Speaking of cooking, how's Mir? I've not seen her in a while. Didja tell her too?"
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 7:05 pm
Naruto squeezed her hand gently, "Morgana actually told everyone when I left, that way I didn't have to deal with any teasing or squealing from the others. Nervous enough as it is, you know?" he says, chuckling a little as he gulps.
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 8:05 pm
Rikku giggles. "Not the date, Silly. US!" She did not get achance to wait for his reaction for a slender man dressed in white with a tall white cloth hat pulled a cart laden with ingredients & cooking utensils up to their table. Only then did Rikku notice that the floor on the "cooking" side of the table was lower than the side she sat on with Naruto. Now how did I miss THAT?
A thin whisp of a girl scurried over to the table & blinked in surprise to see a cook already there. She bowed hurriedly to the diners, setting glasses of water on the table before them & glancing at the chef worriedly with another bow. Inclining his head the man nodded. As if there was some sort of unspoken understanding conveyed between them the girl scampered off to the kitchen. The chef smiled cordially at the seated pair, dipping his head & shoulders in a civil bow & indicating the laden cart with a slight wave of his open hand.
The Al Bhed blinked, eyes wide. Was no one going to tell them how this was done? "Well ah we've never done this before."
His smile broadened, scrunching up his eyes, & he spoke in a thick accent. "You pick. I will season & cook. Ming will return to ask drinks."
Glancing questioningly at Naruto, Rikku pointed out some of the ingredients that looked good or struck her family. Fish seafood & veggitables, with eggs. The eggs she added simply because she loved how they cooked in the pan at home. Normally she might have chosen chicken -it tasted a lot like chocobo- but she was not in the mood for it. "Will those work?"
"Yes. Yes. Very good." The man nodded almost to himself as he seperated some of each indicated ingredient from the bowl & set them together just off the heated metal. Glancing up he looked at Naruto, waiting for his selection. "Sir?"
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 8:14 pm
Naruto blinks as the chef had came over, as did the thin waitress. He takes a breath, hoping he didn't mess up his own order, because it looked like Rikku was getting the hang of what to do. 'I gotta relax!! Rikku wouldn't want me freaking out on our first date!' he thinks to himself. But he couldn't help but feel out of place, even back in his own world he had never been to a fancy restaurant.
When he is asked what would he liked cooked, he looks over the selection of food, "Umm...how about beef, chicken, vegetables and noodles?" he asks. It wouldn't be close to ramen, but heck, he could still imagine!
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