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[Ah, yes. He knows exactly what's supposed to come next. A brief pause, paired with a surprised blink at the sight of the gifts, followed by a small chuckle and a gentle smile. Jin hasn't really done any of this since he left the Military Academy, but it still comes so naturally to him that he could almost fool himself into believing this act is how he truly feels.
(And perhaps apart of it is, considering he even bothers with this little performance for her sake.)]
I suppose I can consider that, provided you do the same.
[The man takes the presents and unlike many others he's received today, these do not land in the trash can in the corner of the office.]
Me? [Well that catches her off guard. She nods at his thanks.]
I...don't believe it's necessary for me to leave just yet. It's your day after all. [She may look a bit embarrassed by his thoughtfulness. Now if only he could be this kind to everyone else....]
He looks fairly amused with her reaction, allowing himself to tease her a bit more, albeit keeping it friendly.]
Hm? Even if that's my wish for today?
[While Jin himself has long since stopped caring about such ridiculous things like birthday wishes, he's quite certain it's an argument Tsubaki will have trouble saying "no" to.]
[Here comes her sense of responsibility towards the NOL. Something Jin has never concerned himself with, but knowing Tsubaki, it may not be easy to convince her to leave her post.
Fortunately, he does have an idea how to change her mind.
His expression tenses a bit, the smile replaced with cold professionalism.]
First Lieutenant Tsubaki Yayoi. You are to take the rest of the day off.
... This is an order.
[What's the point of having the position of power if you don't abuse it?]
It's fine. [He's the Hero of Ikaruga, after all, and apparently that title holds some meaning to people who aren't Jin himself. Who's going to question him?
The man stands up, walking around his desk until he faces the girl.]
Now, shall we be on our way?
[He wasn't all that interested in leaving the office, since as boring as his paperwork is, he doesn't have anything better to do, unfortunately. If Tsubaki does decide to accompany him, however, the day may become slightly more bearable.]
Then, since we are both relieved from our work on the same day and in the same city no less! Would you be opposed to spending your birthday with me, Brother Jin?
[She didn't want to impose and she truly did want him to enjoy his day off, and perhaps he wanted to be alone, what with his loner tendencies. But it had been a while since she got to spend any extended period of time with him and in all honesty, she missed it.]
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(And perhaps apart of it is, considering he even bothers with this little performance for her sake.)]
I suppose I can consider that, provided you do the same.
[The man takes the presents and unlike many others he's received today, these do not land in the trash can in the corner of the office.]
Thank you, Tsubaki.
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I...don't believe it's necessary for me to leave just yet. It's your day after all. [She may look a bit embarrassed by his thoughtfulness. Now if only he could be this kind to everyone else....]
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He looks fairly amused with her reaction, allowing himself to tease her a bit more, albeit keeping it friendly.]
Hm? Even if that's my wish for today?
[While Jin himself has long since stopped caring about such ridiculous things like birthday wishes, he's quite certain it's an argument Tsubaki will have trouble saying "no" to.]
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Your...wish? [Crap.]
Well, if it's your wish...b-but I can't just leave. [This is the best she can do.]
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[Here comes her sense of responsibility towards the NOL. Something Jin has never concerned himself with, but knowing Tsubaki, it may not be easy to convince her to leave her post.
Fortunately, he does have an idea how to change her mind.
His expression tenses a bit, the smile replaced with cold professionalism.]
First Lieutenant Tsubaki Yayoi. You are to take the rest of the day off.
... This is an order.
[What's the point of having the position of power if you don't abuse it?]
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Yes Sir! [Ah! Damn her training.]
[She falters a bit after that, bringing her hand down.]
I mean...is that alright? We're not even in the same division. [Nice save.]
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The man stands up, walking around his desk until he faces the girl.]
Now, shall we be on our way?
[He wasn't all that interested in leaving the office, since as boring as his paperwork is, he doesn't have anything better to do, unfortunately. If Tsubaki does decide to accompany him, however, the day may become slightly more bearable.]
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[She nods and smiles up at the older boy.]
Then, since we are both relieved from our work on the same day and in the same city no less! Would you be opposed to spending your birthday with me, Brother Jin?
[She didn't want to impose and she truly did want him to enjoy his day off, and perhaps he wanted to be alone, what with his loner tendencies. But it had been a while since she got to spend any extended period of time with him and in all honesty, she missed it.]