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Ai looked over the note then nodded, "Yeah, I could see where it might be embarrassing. Cute though that he is trying so hard to help." He murmured, so long as the man didn't push so hard that he pushed them apart. That would, in Ai's mind, be quiet sad seeing that to him love was a very, very important thing. It was amusing in a way that, while it was the most important thing that he didn't have a love of his own yet. At least not one that counted since he knew his engagement as a child was likely a game on the part of Kal more then it was something they would play out.

As the second note was handed over to him he starred at it for a long moment, thoughtful, "Uncomfortable around your family?" He found himself asking, wondering why that might be, "Well maybe he will come for you? Since it would be you asking and not your family, that is my guess at least." He couldn't help but wonder if it might be some sort of Romeo and Juliet scenario... two families that didn't like each other but their sons were in love. How romantic... so long as the dying at the end part was left out of Dinnye's story that was.

"Hmm?" He looked down at his drawing then nodded, "Yeah, I think that you're likely right about that." He said before he set to work fixing what it was that he was working on to make it more poofy and less ruffly as Dinnye had put it. He leaned back in his seat for a moment, stretching out all over, then started to sketch once more.

"This will likely be my biggest challenge since opening this place but I think that it will be good for me." To see how he would do under pressure, how he'd do working on costumes for various sizes and genders, how he would do with time constraints, as well as his own nerves. He lifted his gaze to look at his friend and gave him a smile, "I think that it will go well, you should as well. A bit of confidence is all you need." It was never something Ai had been lacking, now an internal voice telling him that he should getting crushes on everyone at the drop of a hat... now that he was missing. It made things more interesting when he was younger though.

Turning the picture Dinnye's way he asked, "How's this? More the right style?" He wanted it to be perfect after all.

Ai gave a smile as he was told that the outfit did indeed look perfect, something that was quite important to Ai. He blinked down at his friend as he was given the hug before giving a smile and returned it, "You really are a sweetheart, I can't even begin to fathom the one you love turning you down when it comes to the ball." He said, finding it to be a bit of a shame that he hadn't snagged someone as adorable as Dinnye for himself. Perhaps his luck would change though he thought to himself before he heard Dinnye's stomach rumble. Between the sound and the look on Dinnye's face, Ai couldn't help but to give a little chuckle.

"Yeah, I can tell that it must be near to dinner time." He said, rising to his feet, and set his things aside, "How is it that you are getting home again?" He wanted to make sure that his little friend would be alright heading from here to home, ever protective of the sweet boy that he'd saved when they had first met.

Ai starred at the note that his friend handed to him before he shook his head, "No, that won't work." He murmured, then moved to get his phone and keys, "Come on, we will call a cab and I will ride home with you, Dinnye." He told him, holding his free hand out to him, "I want to make sure that you get back alright." From there he would see about getting himself something to eat, then back to work. He had to much to do to go home he thought to himself. Of course home was above the shop but that didn't matter. Even up the flight of stairs was to far from his work when it came to this project.

As he started toward the front door of the shop with Dinnye he dialed the number for the cab company, a place he called a lot since he didn't drive, "Hello, it's Ai. Yeah, I need a pick up from the normal spot." He said, giving a smile as he heard a familiar voice on the other end of the line greeting him and asking him if he was at his normal spot, "I will have a passenger with me tonight, alright. Ten minutes then, thank you, Love." He didn't know the one on the other end of the line, didn't know the name, just knew he had a nice voice so he gave him such a nickname after the first couple times he'd called.

Looking down at Dinnye he smiled, "Ten minute wait then we will be on our way, can you write down directions to your place for me?"

Ai smiled as they pulled into the drive way, seeing Dinnye safely home, "I will see you again soon, have a nice night Dinnye." He told his friend, giving a smile as he was given a kiss on the cheek. He and the cab driver waited for him to go inside before they were heading out again, "If you can bring me by the sandwich shop to get dinner, then back home." He told the one driving him.

The man gave a smile and a nod of his head before they were on their way along the route laid out before them. There was still a lot to do tonight but for the moment Ai was enjoying the ride, as well as the company, as he worked on design ideas in his mind.