[The relief Sandalphon feels when Izumi temporarily wraps his hand is palpable. Those hunger pains are still there, but the smell of blood has been dampened enough that it should be manageable for the time being.
He gives Izumi's hand a squeeze, though his own hand is shaking a bit from restraint.]
You mentioned that there was a brand launching a new line this week, right? I looked into it, and this store said they've got the new stuff in...
[He points to a nearby S*phora.]
That face cream you're almost out of, right? I'll buy some for you.
[And hopefully the highly-chemical smell of the makeup store or any free samples Izumi might apply will help dampen the lingering smell of blood. He doesn't really wait for Izumi to respond so much as he starts gently leading him along; Izumi likes it when he's more confident, so hesitating and waiting for his approval might be the wrong move here.]
...How have you been? I'm sorry I had to cancel last time. I wasn't feeling well.
[Though honestly he doesn't look especially healthy right now, either. But it's true—he's had to conserve his energy more often lately.]
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He gives Izumi's hand a squeeze, though his own hand is shaking a bit from restraint.]
You mentioned that there was a brand launching a new line this week, right? I looked into it, and this store said they've got the new stuff in...
[He points to a nearby S*phora.]
That face cream you're almost out of, right? I'll buy some for you.
[And hopefully the highly-chemical smell of the makeup store or any free samples Izumi might apply will help dampen the lingering smell of blood. He doesn't really wait for Izumi to respond so much as he starts gently leading him along; Izumi likes it when he's more confident, so hesitating and waiting for his approval might be the wrong move here.]
...How have you been? I'm sorry I had to cancel last time. I wasn't feeling well.
[Though honestly he doesn't look especially healthy right now, either. But it's true—he's had to conserve his energy more often lately.]