The Cape Rouge, Late Friday Afternoon

[okteiviakom]

So Octavia and Duke had actually made some date plans for today. And those had pretty solidly been at the back of Octavia's mind today so far. Not during therapy, of course, but... definitely during her swim at another random, remote public pool.

And during the trek back into town.

And now, as she finally boarded the Rouge again.

[ooc: For the guy!]

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[betterthanaplan]

Duke had also had it on his mind, especially while he’d been googling “hot stone massage” to make sure he wasn’t going to get it dangerously wrong.

He was waiting for her in the galley, a bottle of sparkling cider on ice along with a plate of chocolate dipped fruit and various cheeses.

He planned to pamper her thoroughly today.

[okteiviakom]

Octavia made her way down.

Saw him and the things he'd prepared, and couldn't help a little smile.

It actually looked almost a little shy.

"Ha yun, jaka."

[betterthanaplan]

Duke’s smile in return was broad and pleased.

He always loved being able to coax smiles out of her.

“Ha yun, gona. Care for a snack?”

[okteiviakom]

"Definitely," Octavia said, as she was coming closer. (Her hair looked just a little damp. So, not just therapy.) "What've you prepared?"

[betterthanaplan]

“Today’s menu features sparkling cider — non-alcoholic, of course — and chocolate dipped apples, strawberries, banana, and pineapple. And a lovely baked brie with multigrain crackers.”

[okteiviakom]

Octavia looked at the spread, then up at him, smile widening.

"That's... quite the selection."

[betterthanaplan]

Duke ran his hand through his hair sheepishly. “I . . . may have overdone it a little.”

They hadn’t had a proper date night in ages.

[okteiviakom]

Octavia's smile went a little more amused, if also a little wry.

"For you, I think 'overdoing it' would mean going full Lucifer," she said. "This is just good."

[betterthanaplan]

“He does set a high bar,” Duke agreed. He reached over to draw her into his arms. “I’m glad you like it.”

[okteiviakom]

"There's fruit," Octavia pointed out as she let herself get drawn in. "And you made it. There is nothing not to like."

[betterthanaplan]

“Good.” Duke shrugged a little. “I thought so, but sometimes my instincts are a little off.”

[okteiviakom]

"I know."

She had also seen Lucifer flail about a date night at least once, and knew what it looked like.

She leaned up to press a little kiss to his lips.

[betterthanaplan]

Duke gave her waist a little squeeze as he kissed back. “You know we just want to see you as happy as possible, right?” He asked softly.

[okteiviakom]

"I'm starting to get the idea," Octavia murmured, half joking, half not. "Lucifer said something like that, too."

[betterthanaplan]

“Doesn’t surprise me. We worry about you, snogon.” He was just going to keep being willfully ignorant to the fact that they worried about him back, yes.

[okteiviakom]

"That, I couldn't ignore even if I tried."

They were not subtle.

[betterthanaplan]

Duke nodded. “Fair. Your boyfriends are not very subtle.”

[okteiviakom]

"Not even a little bit," Octavia replied, reaching up and booping him on the nose.

(Also, look at her, not arguing with 'boyfriends'.)

[betterthanaplan]

He definitely noticed. He tried to catch the tip of her booping finger with his lips.

“It’s part of our charm.”

[okteiviakom]

Octavia tried for a snort, but there was the start of a laugh to it when she let him catch her finger - and tapped his bottom lip with it.

"Sure is," she drawled. "Like going a little overboard with snacks."

They were very intent on keeping her fed.

[betterthanaplan]

Look. They were as a whole not unfamiliar with insecurity of resources, be it food or comfort.

It was a thing.

“Just means we can enjoy leftovers later,” Duke said. “Once you’re all warm and soft from your massage.”

[okteiviakom]

"So... snacks, massage, then leftovers? Is that the plan?"

[betterthanaplan]

“That is the plan,” Duke confirmed. “But it can change as needed.”

[okteiviakom]

"Well, I could go for a few pieces of fruit before the pillow room," Octavia said, glancing past him at the table.

[betterthanaplan]

“Then by all means,” Duke said, stepping aside and waving her ahead of him. “The strawberries are especially ripe right now.”