[ whether it was accident or something just overlooked, Rook will forever be thankful for the fact that he was given the chance to sneak behind Jiho's defenses. not that he was trying but-- well he also wasn't trying to make the other dislike him. honestly, there was no one that he tried to make really dislike him, but-- there were those that saw him, what he was, and figured that he was nothing more than his cardinal.

Jiho wasn't like that. clearly. he did this, a date, for Rook. let the demon take care of him, let him in his space. Rook couldn't ask for more.]

So I should return the assless chaps that I got to wear around next week?

[ is he teasing? probably. maybe. there is a good chance that he does actually own a pair of said chaps but whether or not he will wear them around is another story.

but yeah, he is leaning in to steal another kiss, brief and soft, and Jiho can surely feel the smile on his lips.]

That sounds... like a very interesting story actually. And I will have you know that I will not be offended if you rank garlic bread above my kisses, it is delicious.

[ he will rank any affection from you above breathing but like, whatever that's him. Rook is then moving to impale a meatball with his fork now, humming under his breath as he does, watching Jiho from out of the corner of his eye.]

You look good. I mean, you always look good but-- [ one moment, let him flush a little. goddamnit. ] Yeah. Your back doing okay?