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[monolike]

...this is the neatest thing I've ever seen. I want one for home so bad.

-Right! This is Sorey, please leave me a message so I can get back to you!


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[monolike]

Gee, akhi, I didn't mean to embarrass you, [says this little shithead as he holds the teapot out of his reach and then finishes pouring him tea. Oh did you think he didn't make note of how you take your tea? HE DID. And he fixes it just how you like, right now, and even puts a little tea biscuit on ur fuckin' plate.]

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[stefanged]

[That's it, he's never taking anyone's powers of observation for granted because he sure did witness those swift motions - two teabags, a few spoonfuls of powdered milk, and MA'AMOUL, his favorite food - and his face just keeps getting redder and redder.

Honestly, he's probably the same shade as the carpet.]

You sure? Cause you're putting me to shame right now.

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[monolike]

[Okay relax, look, he's getting some of those cookies too because they're bomb af.]

You're just way too easily embarrassed. C'mon, this is totally normal for us! I tell you that you're kind and generous, I offer to clear the dishes when we're done and then you say...

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[stefanged]

Aw, thanks. I'd appreciate the extra help.

[He laughs, even though his face is still as red as the carpet.]

No, no - I know. I usually refuse because I say oh, that's okay, I can handle it.

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[monolike]

You're a workaholic, [Sorey accuses lightly, like he's not just as guilty.] But with hospitality. A hospitality-aholic?

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[stefanged]

Really? [This is genuinely Brand New Information^TM. Someone's grown up on the (hardcore) Islamic school of hospitality.] I didn't think that was possible.

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[monolike]

I've never had anybody memorize how I take my tea without even asking me before. I mean, aside from people I've lived with all my life.

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[stefanged]

But you're akhi. As a general rule? I know how my family likes their tea.

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[monolike]

Yeah, but you knew by like, the third time you served me! I know you did.

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[stefanged]

[BUSTED.]

Uh... I've got good memory???

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[monolike]

I believe that. [100% affection here] I appreciate it. [He loves you Stefan, truly. He does.]

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[stefanged]

I was kind of hoping you did. [He laughs, half-embarrassed.] But thanks, Sorey. I'll try to tone it down a little.

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[monolike]

You don't have to do that! Just let me reciprocate. We'll spoil each other.

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[stefanged]

You got it. [He finally helps himself to that tea and - oh. Y'Allah. Sorey has it down to an art.]

Wow, actually - I'm not sure why I tried to stop you earlier. This is perfect.

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[monolike]

[FIDGETS HAPPILY!! Sorey's never been particularly adept at this proper stuff, always relying on Mikleo for his manners. Tea with Syefan has never been a particularly stuffy affair, but there's something genuinely pleasing about getting his tea right.]

Thanks! I've been watching you really carefully to make sure I get it right. ...that sounded less creepy in my head.

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[stefanged]

[He shakes his head fondly.]

You say creepy, I say kind of awesome. Next time, uh, just let me show you the ropes. [He's so tempted to lean over and ruffle Sorey's hair. Good thing that tea's preventing him from doing so!!]

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[monolike]

No can do, I like surprising you. [SO THERE]