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dinner, mah boi

Who: Kaworu, Rei, and Shinji
What: Rei thinks Kaworu is a serial killer. Kaworu thinks Rei is a serial killer. They have a pleasant dinner with Shinji.
Where: Ikari residence
When: Monday evening

[Kaworu has been looking forward to tonight for days. Nevermind that Shinji specifically told him not to get too excited -- he had invited Kaworu over to dinner! He would get to meet his mysterious twin sister and eat Shinji's cooking! Kaworu was pretty sure this was a date and thus was pretty sure he should be excited.

He wasn't dressed up nicely because he knew Shinji would probably object to him being that formal, but Kaworu isn't one to go completely without dramatics, so he has a bouquet in hand as he rings the doorbell. He may also be silently freaking out that this might not be the right house. You can never be too sure.]

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[Shinji's been pretty nervous about this entire thing, having Kaworu over to his house and hoping Rei likes him well enough. When he hears the doorbell ring he immediately blurts out an "I'll get it!" and practically runs to get to door. On the off chance that his sister might try to beat him to it.

So when he opens it he's probably panting slightly(but trying to stop himself), and then oh god why did he bring flowers.]

Kaworu...!

Good evening, Shinji! [Kaworu hands him the flowers and smiles.] I hope you don't mind that I got you these, I know you want to keep this low key, but...

[Shinji takes them, trying to figure out how not to offend Kaworu because he can't help but think "you don't give a boy flowers."]

Oh, uh...thank you.

[Trying to approach this gently...]

But you know you don't have to do anything like that...it's not like I'm a girl or anything, so...

Do you not like them? [You made the Kaworu sad, Shinji. He's frowning. Shame on you.] It's not meant to be...an affront to your masculinity, just a nice gesture...I like flowers...

Well, no, I mean...there's nothing wrong with flowers...

[FUCK.

He's just going to. Make himself smile and practically try to hide his face behind them in embarrassment.]

I-I like them, so don't worry about it.

Heh, well, you're welcome, then!

[He picks his head up and smiles again. Crisis averted.]

So, where's your sister?

Do you need a vase for those. [Standing at the other side of the room. Menacing.]

[WHERE DID YOU COME FROM.]

Um...y-yeah, probably.

Ah, there she is! [Kaworu chuckles a bit.] Pleased to meet you, I'm Kaworu!

I'm Rei.

You're dating my brother. Hello. [God that's weird.]

Should probably get that vase...[She starts walking back towards the kitchen and then suddenly stops.]

. . .

I know that voice...

Oh...really?

[Is this a good or bad thing.]

Oh...Hello.

[Oh god it's the serial killer girl.

He's dating serial killer girl's brother.

This is all kinds of not good.]

So, you're Rei, huh...?

[He's just gonna go the "I'll pretend I don't know what you're talking about" route for as long as he can without cracking.]

We met. [She turns around, staring into Kaworu hard enough to burn a hole in his face.]

On the network.

He's the guy you've been telling me about? Him?

Uh, yeah...is that a bad thing?

[He doesn't like where this is going...]

She doesn't really...like me much. [He clears his throat nervously and tries to look anywhere but at Rei.] I had no idea that you two were related, I'm sorry, Rei, I know I said I would leave you alone, and...

[this is really awkward and sad and date night is ruined]

[NO. Date night is not ruined. She will not let this be ruined by herself or this weirdo.]

...You haven't known me long enough to start joking around like that, don't you think?

[PATS KAWORU ON THE SHOULDER EXTREMELY HARD.]

I just didn't know he was your type. [A forced smile in Shinji's direction.]

Edited 2013-09-03 05:16 (UTC)

I...see.

[He doesn't seem convinced. Something is obviously up here but he's going to try and play along and see where it goes because he's too awkward not to.]

Well, all things considered, I don't think you'd have any way of knowing, so.

[What. What just happened?! Is serial killer girl pretending to like him?

He'll take it. He'll take it and he'll be thankful for it forever.]

I didn't know Shinji had a type, but if I'm an exception to it I'm honored! [He's obviously trying his hardest not to sound incredibly awkward but he's failing.]

It's not like you see purple hair every day, anyway. [She says it as playfully as her perpetually monotone voice will allow. So they both know she's joking. Hopefully.]

[Gives Kaworu another pat. We'll talk later is silently transmitted.]

Why don't you tell us about the meal tonight, Shinji?

Purple--?! [It takes him a minute to get it but REI NO DON'T EVEN GO THERE.] Um, I wouldn't say that's "my type," really.

[God this is the worst.]

Um, it's just pasta, so...

Purple hair? [He laughs, earnestly, because he's quick to believe it.] Well, then I hope my hair color is out of the ordinary enough for you!

I'm sure it'll be wonderful, Shinji!

Not quite rabbit food, but I'll take it.

[Turns toward Kaworu.]

I don't eat meat.

Shinji is very accommodating. [She finally takes the flowers from Shinji and goes off to find a vase.]

We can worry about explaining these to Mom later, I guess. Flowers already, huh...

Edited 2013-09-03 06:04 (UTC)

Thank you, Rei.

[And after watching her start to walk off Shinji turns to Kaworu.]

Um, Rei was just kidding about the type thing, so...

It wouldn't matter either way, but at least I don't have to dye my hair purple!

..I wouldn't do that, by the way, I'm kidding. So...

[He clears his throat.] Well, this is all very...surprising!

Yeah, I never thought you'd already know Rei...

[Attempting to subtly fish for more info...]

Oh, not very well. We've just had a few conversations on the network. I didn't even know her name, I just recognized her voice.

What kind of conversations, anyway?

[Okay now it's not-so-subtle.]

Oh, just casual conversation...I didn't seek her out or anything. We've talked twice about my piano playing and the echoes. [That's his story and he's sticking to it.]

[Hmmm maybe if this doesn't work out he'll get it out of Rei later.

She's his sister so he can ruder about it.]

Sorry if she said anything...weird.

I'm pretty weird myself, so it's not like I can judge, but... [Well looks like someone's daring to be a bit sassy.]

Rei is a different kind of weird.

[Hahaha no "no you're not weird!!!" asspats for you.]

[Clearing her throat loudly from the kitchen.]

If we're going to eat, maybe we should move the party in here?

A-ah, yes, that would be better, right, Shinji?

[He shoots Shinji a nervous smile that he hopes communicates the message "I'm secretly absolutely terrified of your sister".]

Oh, yeah...

[He turns to head for the kitchen and motions for Kaworu to follow--he'd grab his hand but he's not bold enough to do that yet.]

[When they make it to the kitchen, they will find the table nicely set for three. There's a small candle in the middle of the table that Rei lifts up and gestures towards Shinji with.]

Too much?

That seems a bit too...formal, doesn't it? [Because this is casual and not terrifying and there isn't a serial killer at the table and Kaworu is not sweating.]

Yeah, we don't need anything like that.

[Rei this isn't some romantic candlelit dinner. Especially since you're here too.]

Sorry. [She tosses the candle haphazardly onto the counter where it promptly rolls off and clatters onto the floor.]

Oops. [Ignoring the felled, rejected candle, Rei takes a seat at the table.]

While my brother does what he does best...[Folding her hands under her chin in a way reminiscent of someone else.]

Kaworu, why don't I get the story of you two meeting from your perspective.

How we met was actually quite simple! He commented on my introduction to the network, and...well, we didn't start off incredibly well, but I found him very endearing and suggested we meet up! Okay, well, it's simple up to a point...there was the existential feeling of being drawn to him. But I was taught that it's rude to bring up matters of spirituality at the dinner table...

[Shinji picks up the candle before doing anything else, shooting Rei A Look because she can't clean up after herself as usual.

He decides not to say anything yet as he attends to the food; Kaworu hasn't said anything too embarrassing yet, which is good...]

[Serial. Killer.

After giving Shinji a "what do you want me to do about it" type of shrug she narrows her eyes at Kaworu.]

We don't have that kind of rule.

Do go on.

Edited 2013-09-04 20:32 (UTC)

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