Get me a cup of joe will ya doll?

A small, soft chuckle actually leaves the woman’s lips. She made a mental note to brew him a fresh pot of coffee once she returns, as she’s certain he’s going to need it. The man could pull this off, of that she’s sure–But whether or not he’s going to have the stamina or mental energy to be in high spirits afterwards was another story.

“If you’re certain, Narumi. I’ll be back soon.”

As promised, she would only be out for about an hour or two, mostly taking a walk and enjoying the first bout of fair weather that they’ve had in a long while, obtaining a few necessities for the office, before finally returning to this place she now called home. From the moment she opened the door, just a single glance to the local modern day man’s hunched posture told her everything she needed to know.

And it made her crack just a little smile, seeing it coupled with the documents he’d completed. No doubt he’d pushed to do it all at once, despite her words of caution. But it was part of why she loved him so much.

“–You look like you need coffee.”

Even a modern man like himself couldn’t handle the hell of paperwork. Ugh, this is why he didn’t mind doing the footwork. On the plus side, at least he wouldn’t have to worry about doing it much later and he could just ignore whatever new ones comes his way. Maybe he’ll be fortunate when business goes back to just slowing down. 

This is what happens when you go about trying to impress a woman with always stickin’ to your word. No regrets only that he had a headache that is. Speaking of she was back. He’d quickly fix his posture as he sat up not wanting to be sprawled over his desk as a hand ran back through his hair as he pushed his reading glasses up the bridge of his nose that had been threatening to slip off. A grin mustered in response as he laughed.

“Ha--! I could always use coffee, Tess. Don’t know what I’d do without it sometimes.”

Needing coffee was a understatement. Drinking a whole pot sounded mighty appealing right now. Glasses were lifted slightly to pinch the bridge of his nose.

It was probably scientific fact by now, that Shouhei Narumi can easily get her to smile. With how much time they’ve spent with one another, he’s no doubt picked up on both her quirks as well as her sense of humor.

Arms moving to fold across her chest, she’s tilting her head a little as she watches the gears turn in Narumi’s head. Worst comes to worst, she would happily help him with his paperwork after her break–But it looks like she won’t have to, the trade off appears to have been more than enough motivation for him to set to work. The sight of him already moving to get the job done has her lips quirking up at the corners just a little more.

“…Alright, I’ll be holding you to that. Just try not to do everything at once, you’ll burn out.”

A hand fanned itself in the air. Him? Burn out? Psh, the steam is already going and he’s not going to tire out so easily over some minuscule paperwork. This was nothing he’d get this all done in a blink of an eye. The sooner he can the sooner they can blow the stuffy walls of the agency for awhile. Nothing better than a gal on your arm taking her out for coffee.

There were a few things that needed to be done in person, which he tended to leave it to Tessa by now she was sure to be more familiar with the city because of it

“What kind of modern day man would I be if I couldn’t finish my work. Go handle what errands you gotta do. I’m sure as sugar not gonna burn out .”

A few moments later.

Why was she always right?

He sorta kinda maybe misses his ninja not-girlfriend

hhIOJKLALKJSEFKJL;F N ARUMI P L EA SE 

i’M WHEEZING THERE WAS SO MUCH SHIT ON TLH, THE STUFF ON TUMBLR’S SO TAME 

IF HE WAS JUST SMOTHERED BY HER ASS HE’D STILL BE FINE WITH IT

it’s legit only way to die in this world

gOOD THING SHE’S MEANT TO BE A SIDE CHARACTER, IF SHE WAS A PROTAGONIST THE GAME WOULD’VE BECOME A HAREM CENTRIC

I think that specific one had tentacles too and I’m holding my face gOD THE SHIT WE WROTE ON TLH

IF IT WAS ENDGAME FOR NARUMI HE IS READY TO DIE from snu snu

sHE’S ETERNALLY THICC AND HONESTLY I THINK EVERYONE’S WEAK TO IT, ME INCLUDED

I mean you’re not wrong, remember that one time on TLH with Sho

DUMMY THICKNESS MAKES A GROWN MAN CRY AND ANYONE ELSE TOO MUCH POWER EVERYONE IS DOOMED IF SHE WAS A PROTAGONIST

HKLASDKLJ;JKSADF KYN PLEASE SHE’S ALWAYS THICC 

But yeah I haven’t sinned in literally a year???? I wanna try and get on that train again

YES BUT THE THICCNESS WAS BAITING YOU KNOW MY MUSE WEAKNESS HOW DARE???

Tess be thicc no matter the form and I for one love it

aND THIS IS PRECISELY WHY SHE ETERNALLY WILL THINK NARUMI IS TOO GOOD FOR HER

“Snrk.”

Damn him, she actually laughed at that little pun. Coughing into her hand in an attempt to cover it up, she’s shaking her head a little. Narumi did present a good point, however; He wouldn’t be able to do this work she’s been somewhat nagging him to do if he’s out like a light. 

Thankfully, his reply to her rhetorical question sobers her up rather quickly from that little laugh, and instead leaves the woman blushing again.

“…I’ll…at least consider one or two of the former, if you finish at least that small pile of papers on your desk by the end of today’s work day.”

Sometimes she wonders if they’re ever professional, though she’s finding that she isn’t minding it all as much as she usually would. That was a testament to just how close they’d become over the years, she supposed. Maybe she’ll smack him later though, once everything’s over and done with for this evening.

“As long as you promise that at least half that stack is going to be gone by the time I get back, then I wouldn’t mind.”

There it was. He knew he could get a smile out of her much as she tried to keep that professional air about her.

Other than the payoff of actually getting his work done and not letting it pile up on his desk later that can more than motivate him to push through it!  Truth be told he always gets to the ones that do call for his attention, but everything else he just keeps putting off until there’s too much of it. He should get SOME credit for keeping any and all case falls organized at all times. His desk was another matter.

But color him surprise she took the hook and bait for him to take her out. Well, for the price of doing that growing sizeable paperwork on his desk. Shit. ...but no he will PREVAIL and get ALL of this done. A pop of his neck as he was already getting that first paper from the stack.

Tempting. Very tempting idea.

“If I slapped you, you’d end up out cold for the day.”

Oh, she knew he was teasing–And with matter how many times she was on the receiving end of it, Tessa was certain now more than ever that she was probably never going to get used to it. Sighing a little, shaking her head as if it’s going to halt the red dusting across her cheeks, the blonde rested a hand on her hip.

….Even with the embarrassment she feels, she can’t help how her lips curved very slightly.

“…What am I going to do with you?”

“What can I say? Always said you were a knockout. ...besides, if you made me catch more than a few winks I wouldn’t get that work done, yeah?”

He’d gladly take the punishment. Even if he’d be out like a light for awhile and Raidou wondering why exactly his boss appeared to be sleeping all day. Complicated adult stuff obviously.

“Let me take you out on a date, stare into those eyes, kiss me, ...the list goes on, Tess.”

Smacking him could be among those things as well. Nothing wrong with a little flirting here and there with his lovely secretary it’s more than professional.

“If you wouldn’t say no to makin’ tracks for a bit you can take that break of yours early for a coffee break~ Sounds tops, right?”

“Please don’t, you have work to do.”

To most it might sound dismissive, but one look at the blush on Tessa’s face would instantly give away how flustered she felt. Her voice in itself had left her lips as a mumble as she folded her arms across her chest, one hand holding a few of his papers that she needs to set aside. Honestly…What’s she going to do with him? Or with herself for that matter, she can’t seem to stay angry with him for more than a handful of seconds.

“….If you keep staring at this pencil skirt instead of finishing your paperwork; I’m going to start wearing pants, Narumi.”

Oh, it’s a crime in itself not too look. So, sue him. Then again don’t, he don’t have that kind of money.

“Now that’s a cruel threat if I ever heard one. Coverin’ up a good pair   of gams should be unlawful. I’d think I’d rather you slap me in the kisser than do that.”

He’s teasing of course, but he couldn’t pass up the opportunity.

“C’mon, Tess I’m not that much of a lech. Besides, if you cover them up    I can still look at that pretty face of yours when you smile .”

‘Longest nap I ever took. Must’a been real beat.’

He should probably get a wiggle on that paper work he said he’d do...