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[image description: Santana proposing to Savvy a engagement ring.]


Romero: You're really doing this?

Savvy: I wanna give it a shot, you know? Things go screwy, I got you to bail me.

Romero: Yeah but like... why?

Savvy: I mean one, got her to bail out of the safehouse. That's probably gonna have to be cleared out but...

Romero: Yeah...

Savvy: Should probably let 'Spina know someone snitched...

Romero: Sure it's gotten back by now, we'll figure it out. Might've just found the spot on her own though.

Savvy: That quick?

Romero: Yeah, entity's got plenty of ins. Kind of a problem when they sign with the opposition. You gonna be good for this?

Savvy: Yeah, wingman for me and I've got this.

Romero: Toss me a signal if you need out.

Savvy: Gotcha.

A retro diner, bit on the fancy side.

Bit all in on the old time aesthetic that was a bit too clean to give any sense of authenticity, very much influenced by the Post Crown Rebuild era that'd become a bit of a popular discussion among certain crowds who seek a "simpler" time. You personally never got it much but you'll gladly go for a hot drink and some egged toast..

Your date was seated, visibly nervous and pretending not to notice you.

It was clear she wanted you to initiate.

Savvy: Hey! Hope I didn't stall you too long?

Santana: You're fine, didn't see you until just now. I... figured you'd get a bit lost on the way, delay is no issue I assure.

Savvy: If you're sure...

She was clearly very worried you wouldn't show up, very ready to cry if you hadn't gotten there then.

You were only late by two minutes, note to arrive early for her sake..

Santana: So, wanted to keep it somewhat casual.... I'll cover today.

Romero: So uh..

Santana: Mm? You're invited too just.. maybe a bit of space.. Shrimp?

Savvy: No uh-

She had offered you a plate of ceviche. Ah.

Savvy: Oh, thought you were talking to me...

Santana: I mean yes.

Savvy: No like, calling me Shrimp and like..

Santana: I mean if you'd like a pet name..

Savvy: Uh..

She pokes your nose with her finger gently.

Santana: You're consider it.

You were.

Savvy: Think it'd be easier on you?

Santana: That depends, does it make you happy?

Savvy: Maybe but... it'd be kinda unfair if I didn't have something for you too.

Santana: Oh? Something mutual? Bit fast but I don't mind...

Savvy: ....You were the one who...

Santana: Mm?

The waiter arrived with a couple of menus, giving you a little gesture.

It was clear he didn't want to disrupt whatever you two were in the middle of.  

For now anyway...

Savvy: Can't say I really know this all too well...

Santana: Never been on a date?

Savvy: Not with a entity.

You grab a menu, the prices aren't prohibitive but a bit much for a casual brunch...

Santana watches your face carefully.

Savvy:...Something wrong?

Santana: Pretty.

Savvy: That's a problem?

Santana: Very much, not used to being around people cuter than me.

Romero: You gonna start drinking their blood?

Santana: Haven't touched you so-

Romero: You think I'm cute?

Santana: Yeah but himbos are different...

Romero: Himbo?

Santana: Maybe a thembo? What is your deal actually?

Romero: Uh... guy?

Santana: What kind?

Romero: Like.. you know? I'm not sure actually.

Santana: That's... okay. Are you both ready to order?

Romero: Uh... water for now. Sav?

Savvy: It's kinda pricey, you sure you wanna cover-

Santana: I get paid more than enough, don't worry about it...

The rabbit gestures over to the waiter.

Santana: Service please?

he scoots on over quick.

The Waiter: You three ready?

Santana: Mmhmm!

She points to you.

Savvy: French Hammy Sandwich, OJ on the side..

Romero: Just some water for now-

Santana: He's being polite, get him some bangers and mash on me. Set us up with a kettle setup too, tea cookies included.

The Waiter: Anything else?

Santana: Parfait, aching for something sweet...

The Waiter: Alright, gonna go ring up the chef. You guys let me know if anything, yeah? We'll be quick.

The three of you left awkwardly silent for now.

Santana takes a look into your eyes.

Savvy: Giving me stares again..

Santana: Seeing your universe, part of my nature...

Savvy: Anything interesting?

Santana: You, obviously. I'm wondering, you know who you came from?

Savvy: Bit complicated, maybe much for the first date if that's alright...

Santana: Mm... soon enough I suppose... can I see your hand up close? The left one..

You offer it to her, it flickers on occasion.

Santana: Unstable, I'll have to look into that.

Savvy: You wanna help m?

Santana: Mm. You'd be good research and I have to take care of you...

Savvy: You wanna elaborate?

Santana: Honestly I'll cut right to the pitch.

The rabbit with a little sleight of hand whips out a ring. Wait..

Santana: I have a proposition for you.
 Oh god okay, maybe time to-
 
 Santana: A contract really.

Are we fine?

Savvy: What kind of terms we talking?

Santana: Pact, one to take care of each other...

Savvy: Like in a entity way or-

Romero: Think she means the kinda gay way-

Savvy: Oh uh... maybe??

Santana: Maybe?

Savvy: Like we just met and all and like-

Santana: This ring is not binding, it's simply a means to call me anytime. But... I'm very aware that your kind don't last anywhere as long as mine.

You look toward Romero, he gives you a shrug.

Santana: I'd like to get as much time as I can..

She's really talking about outliving you on the first date...?

Savvy: You'd be speeding through all the milestones on the way.

Santana: Like?

Savvy: Second date, moving in together, first kiss..

Santana: That's true...

Savvy: You'd rush right to the middle?

Santana: You mean the end-

Savvy: I mean the middle, people don't just stop living cause they got married...

Santana: Your kind sure makes it feel like that's all there is, to it..

Savvy: No kidding but... maybe we could change that?

Santana: If you could fill me in, maybe I'll consider.

Savvy: Then hear me out...