✧ same target

[quicksilverwings]

[That had been... an interesting job.

Somehow, Ciar--Wing to his teammates and clients--hadn't anticipated other people going after one of their marks, but that sure is what happened. Now, Ciar can't personally say he minds. They were tackling it from different angles, and now he can't help but think that it was even more effective.

... And maybe he dragged along the mark a little more for the sake of showing off to that handsome (and clearly adorably smitten) blond.

(He still got the desired results, it was fine.)

Speaking of that aforementioned handsome blond, though, Ciar's on a mission today, to track that man down, wherever in the city he might be. He wanted to see that guy again anyway, and he has a question.]

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[quicksilverwings]

That sounds wonderful. I'll look forward to it.

[destinetmalediction]

[And a couple of weeks later, they're walking out of the very nice little Italian bistro. Hugo takes another breath of the roses that Ciar brought him.]

They're really gorgeous, Ciar.

[quicksilverwings]

I'm glad you like them.

[He was a little worried they might be a bit much, so he's glad those worries were unfounded.]

So... would you like to walk around for a while? See where the night takes us?

[destinetmalediction]

I think so, yes.

[Ciar, Hugo himself is So Much. The roses are perfect.]

Lead on.

[quicksilverwings]

[Listen, you can never quite know where someone's Lines are--

Ciar just smiles and starts walking... his hand does brush against Hugo's as they walk, though it's not entirely intentional.]

[destinetmalediction]

[Hugo brushes back. He doesn't take Ciar's hand, but he isn't afraid of it.]

This has been a lovely night so far, Ciar.

[quicksilverwings]

[... In that case, he'll go ahead and properly take Hugo's hand.]

It really has. Thank you for coming out here with me tonight, Hugo.

[destinetmalediction]

[Oh. He turns a little pink.]

Thank you for inviting me. It's been a while for me, but...I've enjoyed our night out.

[quicksilverwings]

[Ah, that's cute...]

I'm glad... I've enjoyed it too. [...] ... Did you maybe... enjoy it enough for a second date sometime?

[destinetmalediction]

I think I could be convinced~ Maybe a wine tasting?

[quicksilverwings]

That sounds like a wonderful idea.

[destinetmalediction]

Then please await my invitation~

[A couple of weeks later, they attend the wine tasting. As they head out:]

Well, that was wonderful. And they had chocolates for sale--are they good?

[He'd bought a box for Ciar. None were to his taste.]

[quicksilverwings]

They are. I'll have to be careful if I want to make these last.

[He chuckles.]

Thank you, Hugo.

[destinetmalediction]

Of course. I have to treat you right, after all, if I want to ask about a third date...?

[quicksilverwings]

[!!!]

I'd love a third date. Wasn't there a movie you wanted to see coming out soon? We could go see it together, if you'd like.

[destinetmalediction]

I'd love that.