Francesco's and X-Men (For Riley)

[honeyandwine]

Tristan pays extra attention to detail as he dresses for his date with Riley. He doesn't want to come across overly formal, but he doesn't want to dress too casual, either. He decides upon an old favorite of his, an outfit that is both fashionable and comfortable at once.

He has a bouquet of passionflowers and a box of caramel-filled chocolates by his side as he approaches Riley's door, taking care not to breathe in any general direction of plant, the image of Val's displeasure all but burned into his mind.

Taking a deep breath, he works up the courage to ring the door bell after standing nervously before the door for a good few moments.

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[jiyunnies]

It takes way too long for her liking for Riley to pick an outfit that Val approves of. Her sister wants her to dress more formally, but Riley's determined to be comfortable and look a little like herself tonight. Finally she changes into something that receives Val's stamp of approval.

When they hear a knock at the door, Riley just barely beats Val, shoving her sister into her room and closing the door--a brief obstacle, but enought of one to get Riley out the door quickly. She opens the front door and rushes out, slamming the door behind her while almost running smack dab into Tristan.

"Hi. Sorry. I'm saving us from my sister," she beams up at him. "You look handsome."

[honeyandwine]

Tristan raises an eyebrow when he hears slamming doors, and he wonders if everything's okay when the front opens to reveal a Riley who tumbles right into him. He catches her with a laugh, unable to stop staring at how pretty she looks.

"You look incredible, wow," he says, admiring the dress and how it just suits Riley so well. He gets so lost in thought he almost misses her warning him about her sister.

"So is that a hint that we should leave now?" He asks with a teasing grin. He blushes when she calls him handsome. "Thank you. I definitely tried."

[jiyunnies]

Riley takes a moment to look Tristan over. He really looks nice and incredibly cute. "Yeah? I'm glad you like it," she says as she nervously fixes her hair.

"Probably. I kind of pushed her into her room," she laughs.

[honeyandwine]

He watches her fix her hair, which, in turn, reminds him to smooth down his own stray strands. "I think it's a perfect look for you."

"Yes, we better run then, right?" He asks, enjoying her laugh.

[jiyunnies]

"Thank you, Tristan," she smiles.

"Run's an understatement." She grins and starts walking along the path of their cottage, waiting until their clear of the house before saying anything. "What have you got there?" She gestures at the gifts in his hands.

[honeyandwine]

"Well, a little birdie told me you like passionflowers and caramel chocolates, so these are for you," he tells her, holding both out for her. He made sure to buy the passionflowers at Val's shop and the chocolates from the best local candy store around. He wanted them both to be special for Riley.

[jiyunnies]

"Oh wow, thank you!" she exclaims, taking the only flowers she actually loves. "They're weird looking and help with anxiety and insomnia. They're amazing." She recognizes the wrapping around the flowers as Val's and hugs them a little close to her chest before opening the box of chocolates. "Are you going to fuss at me if I have chocolate before dinner?"

[honeyandwine]

"I saw that when I researched them online," he admits, wanting to get to know why they were Riley's favorite flowers. "They suit you very much; it's impossible to feel anxious around you." He smiles warmly at her.

"As a chef and owner of a bakery, I feel that I would be remorse in my duties if I didn't cheer you on in eating a chocolate before dinner," he says.

[jiyunnies]

"You did?" She smiles, colour filling her cheeks. "I am the calmest of the Jungs, not that that means much if I get riled."

"This is why you're my favourite baker." Riley pops a chocolate into her mouth, closing her eyes to enjoy it. "I love these so much. Do you want one?" She offers the box.

[honeyandwine]

"Riled, like your name?" He can't help but asking, still grinning. She blushes and looks even lovelier, if that's possible. Which, Tristan is learning, is.

"I'm your favorite baker? Aw, thank you," he ducks his chin to hide his growing blush, looking up at her with an even brighter smile. "Oh, thank you. I'd love one," he says, picking a piece from the box. "I can never say no to chocolate."

[jiyunnies]

She laughs at that. "I guess it makes sense. My parents didn't give me an English name until after my sister was born."

"Amazing pies with magic? Of course you are. I always like when people use magic to help others." Riley smiles at him when he grabs a chocolate from her, thinking he's really too handsome for words.

[honeyandwine]

"What's your Korean name?" He asks, curious. "If you don't mind me asking."

"Same, which is why you're my favorite witch," he beams at her. "You're brilliant and you use that brilliance to help others. Also, you're the nicest person I know."

[jiyunnies]

"Ji-Yun. It's a combination of my parents' names. I usually only hear it when I'm in trouble though," she grins.

Riley laughs, but she's still appreciative of his words. "I know a few people who would disagree, but thank you."

[honeyandwine]

"Ji-Yun," he says, hoping he pronounces it correctly. "That's beautiful, especially since it comes from your parents' names."

"Well, they're wrong and I'll gladly tell them so," he grins, laughing with her.

[jiyunnies]

She nods at his pronunciation. "That was good!"

"Sure you wanna tell my sister she's wrong?" she winks at him.

[honeyandwine]

"Really?" He says, pleased. "I'm glad. I would hate to mispronounce a beautiful name."

"...on second thought, I can keep it to myself," he agrees, blushing.

[jiyunnies]

Riley smiles softly, ducking her head. "I think you have a natural ability with pronunciation, being bilingual and all."

"Exactly. You can tell Mr. Cod though."

[honeyandwine]

"I do like hearing and learning different languages," he grins, offering her his arm as they start to walk.

"Oh, I will definitely tell him, certainly."

[jiyunnies]

She takes his arm happily. "Speaking of, you owe me some French tonight."

[honeyandwine]

"I do," he agrees, grinning. "Would you like your French now or at dinner?"

[jiyunnies]

"Ummm, now, since I'm pretty sure I'll be paying more attention to food at dinner," she teases.

[honeyandwine]

"I can hardly blame you for that," he teases right back. "Very well then. You are the most beautiful girl I've ever met."

OOC: Insert French here~

[jiyunnies]

Riley laughs. "I have no idea what you said, but it sounded pretty."

ooc ur so legit~

[honeyandwine]

"Merci," he grins wider. "I try."

ooc: Too legit to quit~

[jiyunnies]

"Could you say anything in French and it'd sound pretty though? It is French after all."

[honeyandwine]

"Well, there are some ugly words," he grins at her mischievously, before uttering the least attractive French sentence he knows.

[jiyunnies]

Riley makes a face up at him. "Okay, that didn't sound pleasant. What the heck did you just say?"

[honeyandwine]

"Something about snails and back alleyways," he says, trying not to laugh at the expression on her face. "See? French has it's ugly side too."

[jiyunnies]

She laughs. "You're right. French ain't all that," she teases.

[honeyandwine]

"Don't tell that to Parisians," he advises her with a wink. "They might start a revolution over it."

[jiyunnies]

"My lips are sealed," she says with a grin.

[honeyandwine]

He winks at her before offering her his arm as they make their way to the restaurant.

"So, have you ever traveled to anywhere besides America and Korea?"