Good for her, really. He's meeting people that are deserving of a well-aimed punch on a regular basis... but alas, professionalism and all that. The soda is her last chance to get him something cursed. Better make it count. He'll be waiting at one of the corner tables, still wondering ー

A challenger has arrived. "Ooh. I'm partial to spicy foods... may I try one of these?"

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Aventurine of Stratagems 🦚 #HonkaiStarRail #Aventurine

...Alright. It was funny enough the first time, but now he's clearing his throat and trying to steer the conversation elsewhere. "I'm not going to ask." It also isn't sitting right with him that she's treating him. He'll find a way to foot the bill or return the favor as soon as ー

"..." He pauses, staring at her with an unbelieving expression before he laughs. That crude language took him by surprise. "Fine. I'll have a plain cheeseburger and some fries. No lactose intolerance here, I promise."

"Isn't that what everyone looks like around here?" Ignoring the bystanders that look at them funny, he eyes the sizeable menu above their heads and taps a finger against his chin. "...You were the one threatening me with cursed food. I'll leave my fate in your hands."

"Hah. That's one way to break the ice, I suppose..." It amuses him if nothing elseー as odd as this is, it's a welcome change of pace among mind-numbing meetings. "...I wouldn't say I looked miserable, though. I'm tired is all."

It's fine. He's not exactly tall, either... nor does he seem to weigh a lot. "I don't know," he retorts in a deadpan manner. "Do you pick up strangers and feed them fast food often?"

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"Challenge accepted." He won't deny it's embarrassing to be carried around like this, let alone by a stranger, but he's too tired to care. "If you turn left outside HQ and keep to the right, there should be a burger place."

"I'll be honest, I stopped listening halfway through the last. I swear he was repeating the same thing over and over like a broken record..." A yawn accompanies his words. "I wouldn't mind some affections while you tell me about your day."

Hm... He shrugs a shoulder. "Contrary to popular belief, I'm not too picky, so... I'll go with whatever you're having."

Content to dangle off his shoulder and complain about the repetitive torture he's subjected to, he resembles a rag doll more than anything else. "My savior."

...He blinks at her. "Oh." Unbothered, he reaches into his pockets to slip her a crisp 10,000 credit bill. "It's my treat regardless. Get something for yourself as well."

Immune to well-meaning advice as he is, he's pretending to not have heard it. It's the question that gets him to look at her. "...That's the oddest invitation to dinner I've ever gotten."

Unless that cereal bar from the vending machine counts, he hasn't even had lunch. It's one of those days. "Thanksー"

Eight meetings back to back... Someone scrape him up off the floor.

♤ ー My TL is so quiet these days. I get jumpscared when people actually post something, lmao.

はっ、ただの検品だ。 #Aventurine

The IPC's Strategic Investment Department wishes everyone a Happy New Year. Let's keep doing our best and invest in a bright future!

♤ ー Happy New Year! ✨

♤ ー Alright... I should be able to be more active again now that the holiday season is over. 💀

He's hugging a book to his chest, carrying it with him no matter where he goes. There's a persistent smile on his lips as well.

"Happy Holidays, my friends!"

海賊アベンチュリン　 衣装の供給多くて嬉しい #Aventurine

"Shouldn't you be more careful about who you're showing this to?" He laughed, teasing him someー though it came from a place of genuine concern. Aventurine was still a stranger from the IPC to him, after all. "I dare say our own ー

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♤ ー Weekeeeend. I'll try to get pending replies done today and tomorrow. 🙏🏻

@stellarxn.bsky.social 【 Pirate AU 】 "Be ye sure ye thought dis through, cap'n? Wha' do we do if it bites through the net?" "He won't bite through the net, idiot. Now focus and don't let him escape!" Aventurine watched with bated breath as his men heaved the heavy steel net out ー

♤ ー The glowing fingers are intriguing me the most on Pirate!Aven's design. What does it mean...

I'm obsessed #aventurine #honkaistarrail

🦚⚓️ Scar. 妄想一個刀疤海盜砂金 #Aventurine #砂金 #アベンチュリン #HonkaiStarRail #星穹鐵道

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♤ ー His outfits keep getting more ridiculous and he's still rocking them. 😭

♤ ー PIRATE AVENTURINE... I'M SO UNWELL...

...Excuse you? "I don't even know who you are."

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A 'walking corpse', huh... That's a new one.

Does he want a '𝐈 (𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐘) 𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐘' shirt? They're in high demand and limited edition.

これはアベンチュリンさん

Gives her two. "Enjoy!" ✨

He put one hundred credits into the snack vending machine near his office and got snacks worth a thousand. Robbing the IPC blind on this fine Monday morning.

golden night #avencae #アベ穹

♤ ー I am inconsolable every time Aventurine shows signs of healing from his trauma, no matter how insignificant... 😭😭

That's not my problem. I can't stop you from feelingーor not feelingーthese things, but what I can do is drawing the line. I hope you'll get it sorted out soon.

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Oh, that? I already told you that was just another job. There's always some risks involved in my line of work.