kingseeking | PSL/Meme Continuation

... supernatural.

[To Kunimi's credit, he doesn't immediately decide that Gansey's crazy. Strange habits, maybe, but there are many spiritual habits baked into the life and culture he's lived that Gansey would probably find strange, and he just wouldn't be able to agree. He doesn't think of himself as religious or spiritual to any degree and he'd still balk at the idea of praying at a shrine before a tournament being silly or superstitious.

So. Ley lines and supernatural power. He's dubious, but not outright skeptical. This is a potential convert if there ever was one.]

[Gansey, having spent the last seven years of his life researching this sort of thing, is used to a certain level of skepticism, so Kunimi’s hesitation doesn’t deter him a bit. He simply smiles with a confidence that is entirely unlike the brand he walked down the street with to greet him. He doesn’t just believe in this stuff. He knows for a fact that it’s true.]

Supernatural. [He points at Kunimi.] I would bet my life on it. Truly.

[He retracts his hand then, and the energy radiating from him dies down a bit. He seems to relax.]

I’m certainly open to giving you more information at any juncture you may find yourself interested. This is my life’s work.

[Kunimi takes this to mean "not for casual conversation" and appreciates the warning, since he'll want to get the food back as quickly as possible. After a moment of silent thought, he pulls his phone out of his hoodie pocket.]

If you'd like to exchange phone numbers... I'm not much of a texter and I screen my calls, though, so don't take that personally.

[Hey, at least this guy is up front about his ghosting. Ronan just locks his phone in the Pig's glove compartment and pretends it doesn't exist. Gansey gladly takes Kunimi's phone to enter his number - just in time to see a text from "Whelk-san" pop up in his banner notifications. There's only a snippet - something about "I'm starting to think you've run off on me" and the implication of a longer message - but it's enough to saddle Gansey with the realization that he is very likely entering his number into his teacher's boyfriend's phone right now. It's a little late to hand it back and say, "Nevermind, I don't want Mr. Whelk to confront me about this on Monday, sorry," though, so...

[He simply smiles politely and enters his number, then hands the phone back to Kunimi.]

Found under "Gansey", if you'd please. I don't typically go by my first name. [And please, anything but "Dick".]

Neither do I.

[Kunimi's not sure if Gansey will catch the hint of humour in his reply, but since he knows about honorifics, it's worth a try. He takes his phone back and shoots a quick text right away for Gansey's contacts.

Then he notices the text from Whelk and his whole demeanor changes - he lets out a single laugh, cheeks and ears turning pink, and has to cover his face with a hand to compose himself. Even then, his eyes still have a new sparkle to them when he looks back at Gansey.]

Sorry about that. I can keep a secret if you can.

[Gansey's next smile (he is a man of many) is knowing, if not a bit awkward. He gives a small bow and nods.]

It's not my business to spread that of others. [Definitely already told the boys about running into you two at Harry's, but that doesn't mean he has to say anything about the awkward flirty texting - honestly, he kind of wishes he could unsee it.

[He then takes a few steps forward to pull open the door of the aforementioned diner for Kunimi.]

At long last! Your breakfast awaits.

[What a good. Kunimi won't push Whelk about his distaste for Gansey, but he has decided he likes the kid.]

Thank you, Gansey-kun.

[And that's where they part ways, Gansey going to find a seat and Kunimi heading right for the till to place his order.]

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