[ Trying his hand at catching octopus and playing the flute? Not so smooth of an experience. But once that whole ordeal's been nipped in the bud, Cloud takes some time to unwind, watching from his table towards the back as culinary chefs demonstrate how to create exquisite dishes. He's no cook. Far from it, try as he might to get better at it. But that doesn't mean he wasn't open to new things. You spend a good portion of half a year in a new world, accustomed to its traditions and turn of events, and a few things tend to change.
When did Cloud stop using "not interested" so often? Well, after finishing a call from a client asking about his delivery service's work hours, he only realizes the chipper blonde woman's strolled right up to him at the last second. He makes eye contact, and that just about settles things there.
So when he's got a plate of delectable octopus offered out to him, he can't help being surprised by the offer at first. He blinks up to Maria, who is all smiles and seems just genuinely eager to share. ]
Oh. I uh...
[ It...really does smell good. And look good. Cloud's not overly picky of an eater. Obligation or not, he kinda finds it really difficult to say anything other than, ]
Sure. Thanks. [ She's not a face he's seen around here before. ]
Enamored
When did Cloud stop using "not interested" so often? Well, after finishing a call from a client asking about his delivery service's work hours, he only realizes the chipper blonde woman's strolled right up to him at the last second. He makes eye contact, and that just about settles things there.
So when he's got a plate of delectable octopus offered out to him, he can't help being surprised by the offer at first. He blinks up to Maria, who is all smiles and seems just genuinely eager to share. ]
Oh. I uh...
[ It...really does smell good. And look good. Cloud's not overly picky of an eater. Obligation or not, he kinda finds it really difficult to say anything other than, ]
Sure. Thanks. [ She's not a face he's seen around here before. ]