--Marriage--

[takesitall]

Oh, doctor~

[Aventurine enters Ratio's apartment with a cheerful little whistle, looking around for the doctor. They had plans for dinner tonight, just to relax after the week, and the door was unlocked but there is not Ratio.]

Doctor?

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[ignoranceisblight]

[It's so much fun to mess with the overconfident ones, though... and he has ways of getting out of trouble, besides.

He just rubs his head against Aventurine's shoulder again.]

[takesitall]

You are way too much like your human, Chertan. You probably have fun letting them chase you because they're all idiots, huh?

[ignoranceisblight]

[An all too cheerful mew in response. And purring.

He absolutely does have fun, yes.]

[takesitall]

Does Ratio not have a cat tower for you? Is that why this is your hobby, Chertan?

[ignoranceisblight]

[Having a cat tower would not stop him from this.

(Never mind that Ratio isn't getting a cat tower for his own damn self in cat form, but that's not the point.)]

[takesitall]

[Aventurine talks to "Chertan" the entire trip back to Ratio's neighborhood. He even stops to get a snack and gets a little bit of cat-friendly cream for Chertan if he is so inclined.]

Should I use the key I have and put you back inside, or will you just escape?

[ignoranceisblight]

[He is very much inclined, thank you.

At the question, he just gives Aventurine the most innocent look he can muster.]

[takesitall]

Uh-huh. Thought so.

[He sighs, amused, as they reach Ratio's place. Aventurine very carefully sets "Chertan" down on the mat.]

At least try not to get so far away from home next time, okay? For the dear doctor's sake if nothing else.

[ignoranceisblight]

[Meow! He rubs up against Aventurine's legs briefly.

... Maybe he should invite Aventurine over for dinner tonight.]

[takesitall]

[If he does, Aventurine will be happy to accept.

In the meantime, he texts Ratio:]

Poor Chertan got chased halfway to my neighborhood!

[ignoranceisblight]

[And Ratio replies to that message once he's found his way back inside.]

That little escape artist-- I'll endeavor to keep a better eye on him where I can. I take it you were kind enough to make sure he found his way back home? I really can't thank you enough. My apologies for it being necessary at all.

By the way, I was going to ask if you'd like to come over for dinner tonight...?

[Though now he feels a little uncertain about it...]

[takesitall]

ヽ(*⌒▽⌒*)ﾉ

I would love to~ What are we having?

[ignoranceisblight]

How do keftedes sound?

[takesitall]

Absolutely divine. Should I bring drinks?

[ignoranceisblight]

I'd appreciate it, thank you.

[... the way he catches himself smiling down at his phone after... he has some thinking to do, he realizes.]

[takesitall]

[Aventurine shows up on time, of course, with a bottle of lovely red wine and a very fancy cake.

Don't ask about the cake.]

[ignoranceisblight]

[And Ratio is actually there to greet him this time. The wine he expected, but that cake...]

Drinks and dessert?

[takesitall]

A new cake shop opened up right by my favorite winery. I had to get us one to try~ It's a flourless chocolate.

[ignoranceisblight]

[His expression brightens a bit.]

It looks wonderful. Thank you. I'm looking forward to trying it with you.

[takesitall]

Of course~

[He heads into the kitchen to set everything down and take a seat at the island.]

How's Chertan?

[ignoranceisblight]

Tired from his little adventure today, it seems. He's been asleep since I got home. And probably dreaming about getting out again, if I had to guess.

[takesitall]

Little goofball. He's too smart for his own good, but I love him.

[ignoranceisblight]

[Ratio just chuckles.]

Thank you for looking after him.

[takesitall]

Of course. He's your cat, why wouldn't I look after him?

[ignoranceisblight]

Fair enough.

[He feels a little bad for keeping the whole "him being the cat" thing from Aventurine, but...]