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...As long as the produce itself isn't screaming at me, it should be fine.

[THE LATEST FARMER'S MARKET HAD SOME INTERESTING WARES...]

I do drink, it's just been a while since I last did so; white as apéritif, red with dinner, isn't it usually?

[It's light, though; easy.]

Believe me, if the escargot were yelling at me, I wouldn't dream of cooking them.

[...he would probably try and put them in a B-cube, but that's another story. Anyway! More important things to talk about - namely, wine! Wesker's answer makes him grin.]

That is the traditional manner of doing things, yes! But I'm happy to turn a blind eye if you'd like to break the rules. I'm not a stickler for them; particularly when it comes to indulgences!

[of course it's escargot - you know what, as long as we all agree that we're not eating food that can yell back at us we're good

that's a little far even for him]

There's something to be said for tradition every once in a while, I find. Although I imagine you might have more of an idea than I would.

[Seeing as you seemed very enthused about the whole wine thing and it's been a while for him, after all.]

Do you have a preference, personally?

Myself? Hah...interesting question.

[He'll lean back in his chair, at that one, his smile...not dropping, per say, but there's a flicker of sadness that comes into his eyes.]

I don't have strong feelings either way; I'm easy to please, so I usually just adjust to whatever my drinking partner selects. But I did have a friend who would always let me choose, as long as I chose a red. You remind me of him, sometimes.

[....w h o o p s, we all know what that sounds like, don't we? A potential segue into feelings, and not good ones! Let him just quickly chuck this conversation into reverse and head back onto the pleasant route-]

So! I'll probably just get a few bottles of each. Some pinots, maybe a sauvignon, a merlot, etc. Lunatia has quite an impressive selection! Although if there's a different type of alcohol you prefer, let me know.

[That's...

There are a few things in that that catch his attention. The past tense, the odd flicker of emotion there, the deftness with which the subject is changed. A conversation they've had before; an incident regarding strife on a grand scale.

His own expression doesn't change, though he does tip his head a bit; he doesn't press.]

I'm far easier to please than most would expect. Though perhaps I'll bring something by sometime, if you're curious as to what my owns tastes look like.

[While Sycamore may not say it, he's grateful Wesker didn't press. Although, at least he's able to refer to Lysandre without getting emotional; Iris is another story.

But! It's not Iris, we're not talking about Lysandre, and his friend is offering to bring things to his apartment. Sounds lovely!]

I would very much appreciate that! I always like knowing what my friends prefer.

[....oooooh speaking of which, that has struck him with another excellent idea-]

Ah, we should go to a bar together, some time! No better way of trying new things, no?

...If you'd like to.

[He sounds somewhat amused, though, not put out at all; he's never really been great on the...personal preferences front, he tends to just let the extroverts drag him along as they please with regards to social things, but at the very least it makes him fairly agreeable on most things.]

I'll admit it's been some time since I've been, however; I'm not twenty anymore, and I certainly don't drink as though I am. But I always do enjoy it somewhat more when I have someone else to go with.

[...It's been a long time since he's done that with anyone, even, but that's beside the point.]

[Well, this extrovert is more than happy to drag him to all manner of interesting establishments! They can have their own little version of a pub crawl and it will be delightful.

...Wesker may or may not need to assist him back to his apartment if they drink too much, but that's a risk he's willing to take. Wouldn't be the first time...]

Don't worry, mon ami, I know how you feel! These days it feels like if I have more than three drinks, I can guarantee I'll wake up tomorrow feeling every one of my thirty six years. Terrible, really!

[The simple answer would be to not drink too many drinks, but if the purpose of the evening is to indulge...well, it would be rude not to!]

But it would be my pleasure to accompany you. I can't promise good taste, but what I lack in skill I make up for in enthusiasm!

Thirty-six, really. I was around that when I first started going out to bars properly, though I admit my upbringing was a bit sheltered.

["A bit." Anyway -]

I like to think my taste has developed at least somewhat since then, though. I'll be looking forward to it.

[Oh, is that a compliment he hears? Either way, he's definitely going to act like it's one - with a flick of his hair and a suitably silly waggle of his eyebrows.]

I know - hard to believe, isn't it? But I am rather pretty-

[...

wait hang on-]

...did you say thirty-six was when you started going to bars?

[...???]

.....how old are you, if you don't mind me asking?

[...You know, he actually has to think about it a little.]

I believe forty-eight or forty-nine, depending on how much we're willing to say the time spent here counts for it.

[....?????]

You're almost fifty? I thought you were around my age!

[....wesker, sir, are you going to share your skin routine or-]

[...He's already actually acknowledged this much to some people here so it's not, like. The worst admission he could be throwing out there.]

I don't age in the same way that most humans do. Trust me, however, I'll take the compliment.

[...oh

so it's not a great skincare routine. Maybe you're not that similar to Lysandre after all...

....also, sir-]

I hope you don't think I'm going to let that one slide without an explanation.

[It's playful, however, even if Sycamore's curiosity is currently off the charts.]

[Again, also not the worst.]

The most I've given anyone here by way of an explanation is that I used to be human, but I'm not anymore. Anything else is nothing I'm going to give away without a proper date at least.

[It's airy, not quite dismissive but definitely flippant; the sort of thing that definitely gives off the impression that he doesn't find whatever brought that answer into being to be a negative thing.]

[Well, that was a roller-coaster of a pair of sentences! Despite his shock, Sycamore can't help but laugh.]

If that's the sort of secret you give away without a date, I can't wait to see what you'll tell me after some wining and dining!

[....

welp, looks like we're definitely going on a date, then, if what he just said has anything to do with it! They can add dinner before their bar crawl...brilliant! Honestly, sometimes his own genius astounds him.]

But that does explain the youthful appearance, and I'm rather flattered you trust me with that information. Knowing me, I would have happily bought that you've just invested in some excellent skincare products.

[Because while he genius may sometimes astound him, his naiveté does as well....]

I hardly see any reason to lie about what I've mentioned, especially given where we are and the sorts that tend to populate it.

[...Horny furry hell is definitely a thing, to put it gently.]

But if you're going to pursue, I won't discourage you. I can't guarantee you'll get any terribly rewarding information out of it, but you never know.

You clearly underestimate how convincing I can be.

[Again, it's far more on the lighthearted side than anything overly serious or seductive; while he is, admittedly, shocked that Wesker isn't human, there's something about the man's demeanour that just...makes it make sense? He can't explain it, but the information is less jarring than it would be from anyone else.]

So we shall have to plan our little bar crawl earlier than I first ancipated! I'll have to think of something similarly juicy to share with you. It's only fair!

...If you wouldn't mind it, I'd like to hear whatever you're willing to tell me.

[He sounds pleased with this, at any rate.]

Whenever you like. I'm generally available, most evenings.

It's a date, then. I'll be in touch!

[...and pondering the best way to obtain more deets about all this 'non-human' stuff....]

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