[ this meeting feels a lot less like one than the others so far, even the more laid-back affair within his own faction. it's not necessary to make those kinds of gestures here, it's more important that it's comfortable.
he chooses an izakaya in shuten territory, meaning the drinks are strong and so are the flavours in the food, of which quite a bit is meat. it's got a western-style feel to the place, trying to lean into some kind of diner aesthetic despite having a menu that has a lot more japanese-style dishes than anything else. the low lighting and chill music makes for a nice atmosphere, at least.
ryouma's seen to the drinks already, ordering one for each of them since he already knows he can't keep up when it comes to that. otherwise, he's content to sit and wait, leaning his chin on one hand and closing his eyes. he's awake; just enjoying a few minutes to himself while he's in a mood to appreciate it. being idle was a lot more irritating when he felt like he was just running around accomplishing nothing at all. it also helps that you can smoke in here. ]
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he chooses an izakaya in shuten territory, meaning the drinks are strong and so are the flavours in the food, of which quite a bit is meat. it's got a western-style feel to the place, trying to lean into some kind of diner aesthetic despite having a menu that has a lot more japanese-style dishes than anything else. the low lighting and chill music makes for a nice atmosphere, at least.
ryouma's seen to the drinks already, ordering one for each of them since he already knows he can't keep up when it comes to that. otherwise, he's content to sit and wait, leaning his chin on one hand and closing his eyes. he's awake; just enjoying a few minutes to himself while he's in a mood to appreciate it. being idle was a lot more irritating when he felt like he was just running around accomplishing nothing at all. it also helps that you can smoke in here. ]