Magic Box, Wednesday [2/13/08]

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It was wet and just a few degrees shy of being icy, but inside the Magic Box, everything was warm and cheery. Andrew had lit one of the scented candles that promised to enhance the atmosphere in a way that would facilitate romance. It really smelled lovely.

He was making a little display of items and trinkets one might think of giving their Valentine. He thought twice about a book of love spells, but figured if someone wanted to take the time to brew and administer one of the potions in hopes of snagging some affection, it wasn't his place to stop them.

The Magic Box was open!

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The door opened and a rather expectable kind of customer wandered in, the bag over his shoulder well-laden with things that smelled sugary and savory both.

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"I've been waiting for you," Andrew said happily, bouncing up to Liir.

"And look! Eighty-seven to ninety percect less of a blue face today," he added, pointing to himself.

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"I didn't notice," he admitted.

"I do, however, come bearing chocolate and sugar of other kinds."

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Andrew was convinced that he had the best boyfriend in the world.

"It smells like a little slice of heavenly goodness," he said.

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"Or a touch of baked sin made sweet," he teased as he opened Andrew's bag. It had a little bit of everything he'd made.

"I also brought you lunch, if you like beef stew at all."

Two bowls, two spoons, two hunks of bread, and a teapot full of stew.

"I forgot something to drink, though, unfortunately."

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"Mr. Giles keeps a pretty good selection of tea behind the counter," Andrew said. "We even have one of those little electric kettles. I'll go put it on.

"But first..." He stepped closer and gave Liir a quick kiss on the cheek.

"Better," he said with a smile.

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He couldn't help the faint, low chuckle.

"You're very sweet to me," he remarked as he started pouring out the stew and set up the spoons and the bowls.

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"You're the one who made me lunch," he pointed out. "I'm just trying to give as good as I get."

Andrew poured some bottled water into the electric kettle and plugged it in, though his focus was on Liir pretty much the entire time. He just enjoyed watching the other boy move, breathe, think, sleep...

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He took his piece of bread, tore off a small hunk, and dipped it in the stew.

"I mostly took over the kitchen for the morning," he admitted. "I had some things to get done."

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Andrew pulled out two cups and the box of assorted teas.

"What kind of tea would you like," he asked. "There's kind of a regular black tea, a green tea in a green packet, a green tea in a pink packet, some Earl Grey, mint, and a mystery something or other."

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"Whichever you'd like to smell," he said. "I'll drink just about anything. I'm used to herbals, but good old black is never a bad choice."

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Andrew went with the black, placing the two bags in their cups.

"Now we just have to wait for the kettle to boil, and we're in business," he said, smiling over at Liir.

"I'm thinking of trying to get a suit today."

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"I got mine yesterday," he admitted. "With dark blue and gold accents, if that helps."

He smiled at Andrew.

"I wanted to match what you picked. Compliment your choice."

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Andrew shrugged and smiled.

"I'll try and match what you picked," he said.

"It sounds very nice."

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"Blue looks good on you, as I recall from our date," he said. "And I have enough green."

Though he'd probably pick up a vest in green and gold. Or perhaps green and silver. Sometime soon.

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Andrew unplugged the kettle as it started to whistle and poured the water.

"Do you like the smell of the candle that's burning," he asked. "I was thinking of maybe picking up a few."

Not that he thought they needed any help in the romance area.

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"It's nice enough," he agreed. "The cardamom is nicely balanced by the rose and the apricot."

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"Look at you with your really discerning nose!" Andrew exclaimed, carrying Liir's tea over to him.

"There is sugar and honey back here too. Not that you need to be any sweeter."

It was a cheesy line, he knew it.

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"I use rosewater in the summer ice, cardamom in chicken dish I made for you the other night, and the apricot is simple enough."

He shook his head, amused at how easily Andrew was impressed by him. He really was far too biased.

"And the tea will be fine like this."

He generally enjoyed things as they were served to him.

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Andrew leaned down and smelled the stew. His stomach rumbled in anticipation. "I didn't realize how hungry I was," he said, following Liir's lead and dipping a piece of bread into the stew.

"That's really good," he said. "Really good."

He took another bite.

"So have you, um... well, do you have plans for tomorrow night?" He wasn't sure which one of them should be making them. He kind of thought maybe him because he was more familiar with the holiday.

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He shook his head.

"I haven't been able to figure out something," he admitted, looking rather embarrassed. "And I didn't think you'd want to lay around in your room again."

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"Honestly," Andrew said, "I would be perfectly happy laying about with you. I can't think of a better way to spend my time."

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He grinned.

"Well, it's up to you, of course."

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"Maybe we could go out to dinner somewhere and then just head back to the room and crash for the evening? Or maybe I can fix you dinner?"

He really wanted a chance to pamper Liir.

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He blinked at the second one. He almost baulked at the idea, but...

"If you want," he said.

And perhaps Andrew had some idea how hard it was for him to say that.

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"Let's do that then," he said, ducking his head and smiling. "I'll take care of everything. You can just show up and be wonderful."

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He made a show of looking to either side of himself before smiling at Andrew.

"Whatever you say."

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He smiled back and took a sip of his tea.

"Any requests?"

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"I wouldn't know what to request," he pointed out with a tip of his chin. "I trust you to pick something good. I won't particularly care as long as you're there. Food is food, mostly."

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"Well, I'm not the best cook, but I'll do my best," he said.

Of course, Liir was really all that mattered, but he really did want him to enjoy the evening, and not just because Andrew was there.

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He took another bite of the bread and stew.

"I'm sure it'll be fine."

Liir would eat just about whatever was put in front of him. After all, there had been more than a few 'dry' months where a hank of meat and some hard cheese had made up their meals. Then there'd been the Emerald City...

"This is all right?"

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"This is amazingly good," Andrew said, taking a big bite himself. He had always shied away from spicy food, but Liir was turning into a fan.

"Thank you for bringing me lunch."

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"You're more than welcome. After all, I'm eating it too."