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[Add this to the list of reasons why he likes her. He's seen far too many people get horribly squeamish over the mere thought of sushi.]

If you ask me, it's the best way to enjoy the taste.

[He'll steal some of the mackerel and salmon for himself.]

I would have to agree, but consider the source. [She grins as she downs the tuna. Yes, that really does taste much different from what she's had from a can. Probably because no one on Columbia would dream of eating something that hadn't been cooked.]

Yes, I think I'll enjoy fish and chips.

Then it's another date.

[He pauses to eat a couple of pieces of sushi and grab a gyoza and more takoyaki... okay, and some yakisoba too. What can he say? He's hungry, and he wants to make sure he has plenty of energy for later.]

We seem to be setting up quite a list of those.

[Gai certainly does look hungry, and Elizabeth takes a moment to look impressed with how much he can pack away so quickly.]

Is that a bad thing? [Elizabeth looks mildly unsure for a moment.]

[Seeing that hesitation, Gai's eyes soften slightly, and he reaches out his free hand to cup her cheek with a smile.]

Not in the slightest.

[It's a wonderful thing, in his opinion. He's actually somewhat pleased that he can come up with all of these ideas despite his lack of practical experience.]

[Of course it isn't a problem. But for a moment Elizabeth was a little concerned that maybe she was clinging. She rests her head in Gai's hand for a moment, then forks a gyoza and holds it out for him.]

[Gai allows himself a brief moment of looking surprised by that gesture before obediently eating the gyoza off the fork, trying not to laugh as he does so. There, now they're both even in the "being silly and feeding each other" department.

He's starting to see why people in movies and such do that. It IS kind of fun, if a bit goofy. But then again, that's part of the fun.]

[Goofy, yes. But Elizabeth is clearly enjoying herself and enjoying Gai humoring her.]

Now what about these? [She points to the riceballs.] Are they just... rice?

Onigiri, and they can be, or they can have fillings. The only way to find out is to try them.

[Which he will be doing right now. And tasting one--]

Yeah, this one has salmon in the middle. See?

Oh! And you eat it with your hands... [She is all over that. She picks one up with a black center and takes a bite.]

[And her face is probably priceless when she realizes that is the most sour thing in existence.]

[Belatedly it occurs to him that one of the common fillings for said onigiri is umeboshi, and that is sort of an acquired taste.

... judging from the look on Elizabeth's face when she takes a bite, it's one she hasn't acquired yet. Oh dear. It would probably be rude to laugh, but...

Well. He can't exactly help it.]

Let me guess: you found an umeboshi, and you're wondering how people can consume anything that is that sour.

[Elizabeth nods, making an extremely sorry expression as she sets down the rice ball.]

I feel like I've been shot in the mouth.

It's my fault for not warning you that was a possibility.

[Will a kiss on the forehead be enough of an apology for it? Or he could also cut a piece out of the okonomiyaki and set that on her plate, because that's guaranteed to taste delicious.]

[Elizabeth smiles again after the kiss and takes a sip of her wine to clear the flavor.] Anything I should be aware of in this one?

No, this one should be safe. The worst you'll find in it is some squid or other seafood, and at least it's cooked this time. That should be the last of the surprises, I promise.

[He's still going to taste it first to check, just to be sure.]

They've been mostly good surprises! And I promise not to hold the... umeboshi incident against you. [She grins and watches Gai, clearly waiting for the go-ahead.]

[He laughs and gives her a thumbs-up to signal that it's safe to eat.]

Good. For a moment there, I was fearing for the rest of our evening.

Afraid I would throw my drink in your face and stalk off? [She grins and starts in on what Gai's given her. It is good, though she thinks she's more fond of the sushi.]

That, or worse. I do like this suit.

[And now his smile edges more into the territory of a smirk.]

And I was under the impression that you did, too.

[Elizabeth takes her time eating her next bite, contemplating.]

You have a point. [She smirks back.]

I'd like to at least be able to make it back before it gets too badly damaged.

[He lets a little heat creep into his voice, just teasing. He's been behaving himself for the most part this evening, he's allowed a few lapses occasionally.]

I'd like to see you in it again, so I can accept that stipulation. [She points at Gai with her fork.] Nothing happens to the dress, at all. Yes?

And I'd like to see you in it again, so you have my word on that too.

[But he holds his hands up playfully in a surrendering gesture.]

I'll refrain from saying what else I'd like to see in public.

[... so much for trying to behave.]

Gai! [Elizabeth toes him under the table again, looking amused and shocked again.] I should hope you would!

[...though she is a little curious now...]

[The fact that she's curious is exactly why he isn't going to answer, instead returning to eating as if he were innocent as can be in all of this.

Now she can ponder what exactly it was that he was going to say were they not in a public place.]

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