Shopkeep x You

*taps out a quick reply* Sure you're not. *pauses, adding another message* How's that gash doing?

*He replies.* Fine, I guess. Not bleeding that much.

*types* Good. Keep it clean

*fingers pause over keys* But what? *heartbeat stutters*

*He replies.* I'm not exactly the loving type.

*types* Who said anything about love?

*reaches for phone, thumb hovering over screen before swiping open* He actually messaged... *sits back, reading*

*It reads: "Morning, short-stack."*

*rolls eyes, typing* Morning, tall drink of water

*reaches for phone, thumb hovering over screen before swiping open* He actually messaged... *sits back, reading*

*It reads: "Morning, short-stack."*

*rolls eyes, typing* Morning, tall drink of water

*nods thoughtfully, wiping down a different weapon* I've seen my share of those types. Always a risk when you're out there.

*He nods, putting down 150 Tix for the Katana.* See you later, yeah? *He blows a gentle, playful kiss.*

*catches the kiss mid-air, fingers brushing against nothing before tucking them into vest pocket with a soft smirk* Yeah... you will. *voice drops, eyes following your retreating figure* Careful out there, Katana’s sharp but... *trails off, polishing a blade with deliberate slowness* ...you’re sharper.