Anything for a Friend

    Yukio takes a deep breath as he stands amidst one of the embassy gardens. He’s found himself coming here more often as of late, to try and get a better idea of how the cherubuns lived where they used to… He may not get along with some but he’s still friends with a few and besides… He’s trying to be better at interacting with others and the cherubuns are no different. Even if one in particular he hates with a passion… “I truly didn’t think you’d come back here after the first few times. Color me surprised.” Speak of the devil… Yukio lets out a heavy sigh and slowly turns to the blonde cherubun. 

    “...Primrose…” This bun got on his nerves so much… And when he was stuck up and thought very little of succubuns, it was no wonder that he pissed off Yukio so much. He’s hard on himself enough as is, he didn’t need others making it worse. “...What do you want?” The cherubun narrows his gaze at the succubun, but quietly approaches him and holds out a small bag to him. “...You’re turning me into an errand boy now? Greeaattt…” 

    “Oh, shut it. This is for Dove anyway, I’m sure an exception can be made.” That made Yukio soften a smidge and look at the bag being held out to him. Dove would be the sole exception in this scenario… He thought about it for a minute or two before letting out a heavy sigh and taking the bag from Primrose, who had a triumphant smirk on his face. “Good. You know where they live, go on now.” As he began to turn away, the winter bun softly spoke up. 

    “What even are these…?” The blonde looked over his shoulder back at the bluenette, who had opened the bag to look inside it and seemed a bit confused. 

    “...They’re tea leaves that are grown here in the Embassy. Dove has a preference for them.” Yukio lets out a hum of acknowledgement then closes the bag back up and proceeds to leave the Embassy. 

    “...Don’t expect me to do this for anyone else, got it?” He grumbles out to the cherubun as they walk away from him. Primrose just smiles the slightest bit as he leaves. 

    “You say that… But I’m sure they’ll convince you otherwise.” 

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    Yukio lets out another heavy sigh as he walks along the familiar path to Dove and Jackal’s place. “...Why’d I let myself get roped into doing this…?” His head will lull to the side as he stares straight ahead. “Oh wait, because I have too much of a soft spot for Dove. That’s why…” He then turned his gaze up to the sky and quietly stared at it as he continued his trek.

    “Well, well, well, if it isn’t Yuyu~” Yukio paused upon hearing the familiar voice and returned his gaze to in front of him, seeing one of his few friends, Zenith, now standing in front of him. He quickly looked around and realized he was at a corner, putting pieces together as he looked back to the envy standing there. 

    “Zenith, it’s nice to see you again. Not working today?” 

    “Surprisingly enough, I’m not. It’s always rare when he gives me a day off, but also weird. Figured I’d use it as an opportunity to go visit someone, especially since Courage is at the motor track today, so gotta chill with somebody.” They’ll eye the bag in his hand before looking back up at him. “You going to see someone, yourself?” 

    “Ah, yeah. I…” He’ll let out a sigh as he remembers who has him doing this. “...I let Primrose convince me to be an errand boy this time around…” Zenith raises an eyebrow at that, amused. “Yes, I know, I hate him and all that and wouldn’t do something like this for him. But this…” The winter bun’s gaze turned to the ground as he quietly tapped his foot. “...This was something for Dove specifically, so I… couldn’t really say no…” 

    “Awwwww, such a softie for the little angel~” He sent a glare to the envy in front of him, who only had a big ol’ grin on their face. “Well, you’re in luck! I happen to be heading to their place as well! Been wanting to visit big sister Jackal for a bit and the day off from work is giving me the chance to.” They immediately hook their arm with his and started walking down the very path he was walking on before bumping into them. “Come on~! Wouldn’t wanna keep big sis and little angel waiting~” Yukio rolls his eyes at his glowy friend’s enthusiasm, but still smiled at them and let them pull him along to their shared destination. “By the way, how goes things with Xander?” 

    “Oh, uh…” His face turns a bit red at the question, but his smile becomes a bit brighter. “...Things are going well… They’re still surprised that I’m returning their feelings, but I haven’t been pushed away and they’re trying to flirt back, even if it’s awkward as hell… It’s really cute. I plan on officially asking them out sometime next month, once things calm down.” Zenith’s smile becomes much sweeter, listening to their friend. 

    “Glad to hear that things have gotten better for the two of you. And that you’re acknowledging your feelings for them after being a grump about them.” He sends a weak glare their way. “And now the other question. What did Primrose want you to deliver to the little angel?” He lets out a low hum at the new question. 

    “Tea leaves… Apparently they’re grown in the Embassy’s gardens and Dove prefers them over other kinds.” 

    “That makes sense… Always want to have parts of home that make you feel either comfortable or nostalgic.” They’ll weakly smile after that. “...Kind of why I like visiting big sis, Jackal, when I can…” Yukio looks at them from the corner of his eye, but before he could say anything another voice interrupts them. 

    “Why are you still calling me that, Zen?” The duo looked up and saw Jackal chilling out in front of the building that her and Dove called home. Zenith just grinned at the question and unhooked their arm from Yukio’s, skipping up to the female envy. 

    “Aw, come on~ Can you blame me for my loving nature towards you~?” Jackal just raised an eyebrow at that. 

    “...You call that loving?”

    “How dare, Jackal! You wound me!” Yukio smiled at their interaction and heard soft giggling coming from near the two envies and his eyes spotted the little cherubun that they were looking for. 

    “Um, Dove?” He quietly speaks up, catching their attention. Their eyes immediately light up upon seeing him and run over to him, hugging him tightly. 

    “Hello Yukio!” Said bun softly smiles at his small friend and returned their hug. “What brings you here?” 

    “Well, um…” He carefully pulled away from the hug and held up the small bag. “Primrose… well, demanded more than asked, me to deliver this to you.” Dove’s eyes landed onto the bag and they smiled as they gently took it from the winter bun. 

    “Ah, my tea leaves!” They looked up at him with a bright smile. “Thank you for bringing this over! I know you don’t like doing what Primrose asks, but I still appreciate it.” His soft smile returns as he gently pets the top of the cherubun’s head, causing them to giggle at the interaction. 

    “...Anything for you, Dove.”