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[sandrock_qrw]

Who: Quatre, Suoh, Duo, Allen, Jake, Dart
What: The dog days aren't over yet, in fact they're just beginning...
When: [Front Date] 02.14.10; after this log
Where: Neon City -> Junk City

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[batmanmecha]

"Geez, isn't winter over yet? I feel like I'm never wearing enough layers," Duo complained a little, huddling close to Allen as he walked.

"You could always use your braid as another scarf," Suoh said with a teasing note to his voice.

"I've actually done that before!"

[sandrock_qrw]

Allen rubbed Duo's arms, and took a drag on his cigarette. "We'll be there soon, unless you want to go somewhere where I can warm you up."

"After you two made us get up, no way."

[batmanmecha]

"Quatre would beat me silly if I did that."

"And I would help! You're the one who made such a big deal about going out today, Duo."

"Yeah, well, my fault for not paying attention to the weather on the news feeds. Next time we'll order Chinese and watch bad movies."

[sandrock_qrw]

Quatre punched Duo's arm lightly, "Chinese takeout and cheesy movies? Okay that does sound amusing, but this will be fun. And you aren't going to turn into an icicle."

"He might, I should have gotten you a coat for your birthday, not that silly scythe."

[batmanmecha]

Duo pouted at both of them.

"That scythe is awesome and I love it. And this jacket is just fine."

"Oh, so, you're a wuss then."

"I hate the cold. Doesn't everybody?"

"Yes, but no one whines about it as much as you."

[sandrock_qrw]

"A good wool coat will keep you warm in rain and wind and snow though." Allen said, kissing Duo's hair, then pausing to stub out his cigarette as they got to the restaurant.

"Is this is?" Quatre asked looking at the tiny store front.

"Yeah, Turkish food. Their lamb is amazing. And I figured it wouldn't be busy."

[batmanmecha]

"Everyone's either at the teashop or waiting for dinner to go out," Duo commented, tugging his jacket tighter around his shoulders again. He wanted to get inside, hoping it was warmer than where they were standing.

[sandrock_qrw]

Opening the door for everyone, Quatre ushered Duo in first, after which Allen followed.

[batmanmecha]

Duo walked in quickly, shaking off the cold as soon as he was past the threshold of the restaurant.

"Aaahhh warmth!"

"Complaining over now?" Suoh asked with a smirk.

"Until we're forced back outside."

[forgedpapers]

A 'Seat Yourself' sign was perched on the front desk, so Allen lead the way towards the clusters of low tables and cushions. Hanging braziers cast light dancing along the walls and draperies. He picked a seat towards the back and pulled Duo down with him and practically into his lap.

"They aren't busy at all, which means no one is going to be hurrying us out."

[batmanmecha]

Duo flopped down less than gracefully with Allen's tugging, but curled up next to him as soon as he was sitting.

"Good. This is warm and comfy!"

Suoh kindly took Quatre's jacket before sitting, being a little more mature about it than Duo was managing.

"Just don't get lazy and fall asleep. They might actually kick you out if you do that."

[sandrock_qrw]

"I can make sure he stays awake."

"Thanks Su," Quatre said and picked up the menu scanning it quickly. There were a few things that caught his eye but he hadn't had them before. He pulled a slim box from his coat pocket and handed it to Suoh.

[clampninja]

Suoh was focused on the menu, nearly missing that Quatre was trying to hand him something. He looked down, a blush coming to his features when he realized Quatre had been waiting for him to take it.

"S-sorry..."

[sandrock_qrw]

"It's okay. Just open it." He rubbed the back of his neck, tugging at the hair there. "I hope you like it."

[clampninja]

"R-right..." Suoh nodded, taking the box and opening it carefully. His own gift was still in his pocket, the little box some how feeling really heavy now that he was reminded of it.

[sandrock_qrw]

He unrolled his silverware from the napkin they were in and set them in place. He'd had Sokka do the metal work on a silver disk set into the brown leather wrist band, in addition to set of kunai engraved with Suoh's family crest. He'd figured that a restaurant wouldn't appreciate having weapons unwrapped, so those he'd left at home. But the wrist band was perfectly safe.