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[ As they walk, Asougi glances from stand to stand, taking everything in. He smiles a bit as Naruhodou picks out the fish, considering that for a moment. ]

Hmm. Well, you know what I like. [ And for once, he's not saying that due to his memory. Naruhodou does know what he likes. ]

Hmm, I could sneak in some beef slices...since I did eat that last piece. [And he should pick up some seasoning with a little more of a kick for him. He'll hold onto the fish for now as they move on towards where the vegetables are. This is where he runs into a problem. One hand is still holding onto Asougi's, the other is carrying the fish. He looks to his partner.]

Um, would you mind holding this while I pick through the vegetables?

[ On the one hand, he doesn't want to out of principle. On the other hand, Naruhodou will have to let go of his hand if he doesn't. In the end, he takes the bag. ]

You're taking this back once you're done.

Right. [. . .] But then I'd have to ask you to hold onto things again anyway when we move to the next stall.

. . . Is this why you invited me along?

[ He gives him a suspicious look at that. ]

What? No! [He looks at his friend defiantly...but then deflates a little.] I mean the extra help is nice, but I really just wanted us to hang out.

Pick out your vegetables, Naruhodou.

[ At least . . . at least he's not mad or anything. ]

[He still hears that annoyance in his tone. He sighs, doing as he's told.] If you know how to pick fresh ingredients, we could switch.

It's still the meal you're making at the end of the day. It's more efficient to have you pick them out.

[ Reluctantly, he pulls his hand away from Naruhodou's since, speaking of efficiency and logic, that will help with all of that at the end of the day. ]

[That actually made Naruhodou pause to glance over at Asougi when couldn't feel his hand anymore.] . . .Right. [He shakes his head, turning back to resume his check on the produce. Admittedly, it is more efficient this way. By the end of it, he's got another bag worth of ingredients before moving on.]

Ok, now the eggs and milk.

[ It's more efficient, but he doesn't have to like it. ]

So that would be . . . over there, right?

[He looks in the direction he was indicating.] Mm, that's right. [He still has a free hand, so he's gonna take Asougi's hand once more as they move down the the path. There were a bunch of poultry walking around as they got closer, chickens, ducks, and a few other native birds. They were selling eggs of different shapes and sizes, from quail eggs to eggs the size of basketballs.]

I wonder what made that egg? [He hopes he never runs into whatever it is.]

Is that a question you really want the answer to, Naruhodou?

[ He shakes his head, chuckling a bit. ]

. . .Maybe not. [He'll be the one to let go of his hand this time, so he could point out what he wanted. This continues on from stall to stall until Naruhodou eventually gets everything he needs from the marketplace. He may have bought a little more than necessary, but he had extra help today, so why not? Course by the end of the shopping spree, both of Naruhodou's hands were occupied holding bags. He didn't seem too bothered by it, in face he seem to be in high spirits.]

Ahhh, this has been the most productive shopping I've ever done! I won't have to make another trip in a while!

[ He's even holding some of it in one hand without complaint! A miracle! ]

That's good, isn't it? Well, I wouldn't mind helping you next time . . . provided you have a shopping list, of course.

Yea! I had to make so many more trips when it was just me. It really frees up my time this way. [As if he's actually busy. He smiles at Asougi.]

I really appreciate the help.

[ He smiles a bit, all his annoyance from earlier long since forgotten. ]

. . . Well. I like getting to hang out with you.

[He brightens at that.] You know, you can ask me if you want to do something. I don't have to be the one dragging you around everytime.

You know where everything is around here, though. And how this world works. It's only natural that you'd be the one dragging me around right now.

[ That's not entirely it, of course, but it's easier, certainly. ]

I...guess you have a point, but that doesn't mean there isn't room to discover something new. Everything I know is stuff that interests me or to keep me alive, and...well, I don't want to end up boring you with my stuff.

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. . . I don't want to take up all of your time, either.

[ He says it in a matter-of-fact manner, giving him a bit of a half smile at that. ]

[He gives him a sideglance, frowning.] I don't think you're taking up enough of my time, to be honest. [He elbows him gently.] You're starting to sound like me now.

[ That gets a snort out of him. ]

Like you? Don't be rude, Naruhodou.

Well I mean, I'm usually the one trying not to inconvenience you, not the other way around. That's just strange to hear from you.

If you assume that, then yes, I imagine it would be.

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