Hanzo still was a bit surprised that she would want to hear and that he was so willing to tell it. “Of course my family looked into the best tutors for my lessons. My mother was still the best teacher. I adapted quite fast even for someone my age. Hence the whole ‘musical genius’, a title I really didn’t care much for. All it was, was my dedication. I just wanted to continue learning and it became my life. Would you believe my first public concert was at ten?” 

“OMG ten? I’m twenty four and I still have trouble with public speaking. Weren’t you nervous?”

“Immensely, since it was in a concert hall much like the one you work at. I guess I’ve learned one thing that helped me very much.” Hanzo said, leaning forward slightly, intertwining under his chin. “Once I’m playing, I am the only one there. The music is my companion and there is no one else. That must sound strange.”

“No it doesn’t. I get lost in projects easily.” Brigitte shook her head. “I still can't believe you've been doing concerts for that long.”

“If you think I was young, Genji was on stage at eight for our first duet. He is twenty five now.” Hanzo said after drinking some more. “Then again he enjoyed the limelight more than I did.”

“Excuse me, here is your food.” Wynn said, placing two plates on their table and one down for the dogs. “Would you like some more tea?”

“Yes, thank you.” Hanzo and Brigitte both said at nearly the same time.

Which made Wynn raise an eyebrow playfully before refilling their mugs. “Enjoy your meals. If you need anything else just tell me.”

After Wynn had gone off to serve a new customer, Brigitte cleared her throat. Slightly embarrassed at the fact that they said it at the same time for some reason. “Well this looks yummy.”

“Hmm.” Hanzo muttered, then ate a little of his salad.

Brigitte took one big bite and let out a soft moan. The sandwich tasted so delicious and it melted in her mouth. 

Upon hearing that Hanzo swallowed hard and groaned inwardly. Questioning why that sound affected him and thanking anyone or anything out there that Genji wasn’t here to tease him. He’d never hear the end of it. “I...I take it that it’s tasty.”

“Yessss.” Brigitte elongated the word after she finished her bite. “It reminds me of my mom’s home cooking. No wonder you like coming here.”

“Very much so.” Hanzo mumbled and tried to focus on his own food which left them in an awkward silence, mostly on his side, since Brigitte seemed lost in her enjoyment of the meal in front of her.

“You’re barely eating, you alright?”

“Eh?” Hanzo glanced down at his bowl and indeed, he had been so lost in thought that it was barely 1/3 done while she was done besides her dessert. “Yeah, I was just thinking. Sorry for my rude silence.”

Then he looked back up to see Brigitte with a small bit of mayo in the corner of her lips. He felt the urge to wipe it away with his thumb but stopped himself. “You have a little something on your mouth.”

Brigitte wiped at the corner and nonchalantly licked it clean. “Did I get it all?”

“Yes.” Hanzo forced out, hoping it didn’t sound too bad.

Brigitte smiled. “Alright! Now it’s on to the cheesecake.”

Hanzo took another slow breath, glad that her smile calmed him down. That was until she held up the fork to him with a bit of cheesecake.

“Want to try it? It’s really good.”

Normally he wouldn’t accept an offer like this but she looked so happy, so he nervously leaned forward and ate it.

“So?” Brigitte asked sweetly, putting the fork on the plate.

Hanzo enjoyed it greatly, his sweet tooth for desserts coming through. “You are right, this is quite delicious.”

“Excuse me. Is there anything else you wish to order? More tea?” Wynn asked. “I’ll take your empty plate if you are done.”

“I’ll take more tea, please.” Brigitte said, handing the sandwich plate and bowl to Wynn before Wynn poured more tea into the cup. “This has been the best food I’ve had since moving here and compliments to the cheesecake baker.”

“Thank you so much! He’ll be happy to hear that you like it.” Wynn said with the biggest smile. “Anything for you Hanzo? Would you like to take the rest of that home.”

“Nothing for me and yes.” Hanzo said.

“Alright, here is your bill. I’ll be right back to give you a takeout box.” Wynn nodded, then pet Ama and Yomi before grabbing their empty bowl and heading off.

Pulling out his wallet he got his card ready for the bill, taking a pen and making an extra note on it that Brigitte couldn’t read.

Brigitte continued to eat at her cheesecake. “I guess you aren’t as hungry as you thought?”

“I guess not.” He felt a little lame just saying that. Though Brigitte laughed a little. “Did I say something funny?”

“Oh, no. It just makes me think that if Hana were here she’d go ‘Don’t worry she could eat enough for the both of you’. It’s a weird joke between us.” Brigitte chuckled more, holding the fork in her mouth.

“I guess you and Ms Song have been friends for quite some time.” Hanzo asked, tilting his head out of curiosity. He knew those two were friends because of the party and from talking to them.

Brigitte nodded. “Since we’ve really young. My papa and godfather are good friends with her dad, so we just clicked and stayed friends. Even if we were quite a distance from each other most of the year.”

It made Hanzo think of his friendship with Amélie. “That must be very nice.”

“I hope we can be good friends too.”

Hanzo really didn’t expect that response and it made him really happy. “I would like that as well.”

“Here is your box and I’ll get this settled.” Wynn said, placing a small container on the table and taking the bill with the card.

“Put an extra 20% on the tip.” Hanzo commented before Wynn took off.

“If you’ll excuse me I’m gonna go use the bathroom.” Brigitte said as she got up from her chair and grabbed her bag.

“It’s just around the corner to the right.” Hanzo replied.

“Thank you and I’ll be right back.”

Once he was alone at his table, Hanzo rubbed at his temples. Mumbling in japanese as he pet his dogs. “Why am I so nervous?”

“That is a good question. You seem to be doing alright.” Wynn came back with his card waiting for him to sign.

“I forgot you spoke japanese.” Hanzo commented as he signed the bill. “Here.”

“Thank you. Also here is the membership card you asked for.” Wynn said with a smile, placing a kitty themed card next to him that said ‘Paws and Snacks’ on it. “First time you bring her here and already give her a rewards card.”

“I thought it would be nice since she seems to really enjoy it here.” Hanzo said, cleaning up his salad to go before Wynn took the rest of the plates.

“Something for me?” Brigitte asked, returning to the table.

Wynn nudged at Hanzo slightly to get him to talk.

“Since you enjoyed it, I got you a reward card.” Hanzo said, handing the card over. “The cat one fit most, I figured since you own one.”

“Thank you.” Brigitte beamed happily, looking over the card before putting it in her wallet.

“I’m just happy you dropped by, it was nice to meet you and I hope that you come again.” Wynn shook hands with them both and said goodbye to Ama and Yomi. “Also feel free to bring Sushi here, if your kitty doesn’t mind coming out of the house.”

“I’ll see if he agrees to it” Brigitte said happily.

“Both of you have a nice day.” Wynn said as she waved goodbye.

After they got their jackets on and stepped outside, Brigitte stopped Hanzo. “Would you mind a picture with me? Just thought it would be nice, if not that's ok.”

Hanzo tensed up for a moment at the question. He never liked getting his picture taken all that much but for some reason he couldn’t say no to her. “I guess that would be fine.”

And he was glad he did, the smile that lit up her face made him melt.

“Okay!” Brigitte said excitedly, getting next to him as she got out her phone. Preparing the selfie mode. “Ready?”

“As I’ll ever be.” Hanzo said, trying to smile the best he could.

“1..2...3..Säg omelett!” With that Brigitte snapped the photo and smiled at the result. “It came out good. Do you approve?”

Hanzo looked at himself on the screen, glad that it didn’t look too awkward. “Yes. Though what did you just say before?”

“Oh säg omelett? It’s ‘say omelette’ in swedish. Think of it like ‘Say cheese’ for pictures. It’s not that common but I picked it up from my mama.”

“Interesting.” Hanzo replied.

“If you are ever interested, I can always teach you a little swedish.” Brigitte said as they walked back to where they had first met up that day.

“I shall think about it. I can teach you some japanese in return.”

“Deal.” Brigitte offered her hand to shake.

Hanzo took her hand but kissed it. “Deal.”

Brigitte blushed softly. “Well..that’s my way home. It was alot of fun today.”

“I’m glad to have had your company today.” Hanzo said. “Would you like me to walk you home?”

“It’s alright, but thank you for the offer.” Brigitte knelt down and pet Ama and Yomi. “You two will be good for your papa and I might bring a snack for you next time.”

The dogs gave her friendly licks on the face and nuzzles.

“Take care.” Hanzo said after she stood up.

“You as well.” Brigitte waved at them and headed back the path back to her home.

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Hanzo locked the door behind him after putting the leashes on their hooks and his salad box on the table before gently tapping his forehead on the wall.

“Did your date go that badly?”

“It wasn’t a date and no, it actually went well.” Hanzo looked over to see his brother leaning against the doorway of the kitchen, eating some chinese takeout.

Genji raised his eyebrow while slurping up a noodle. “Then what did the wall do to deserve to have your hard head beating against it?”

Hanzo sighed, hanging up his coat and scarf in the small closet, trying to figure out how much to say to him.

“I know you are out of shape for the dating world but you can't have made that much of a fool of yourself.” Genji said, following Hanzo to the sofa.

Sitting down, Hanzo leaned back and covered his eyes with his arm. “I was tongue tied around her so much unless she brought up a subject. Then Yomi decided it was best to make the situation even more awkward.”

Genji plopped himself on the sofa. “What did the doofus do?”

“He decided to run around like an idiot and entangled me and Brigitte together.” Hanzo paused. “And do wipe the grin off your face.”

“I would have loved to see the look on your face. It would have been priceless.” Genji laughed loudly, still grinning. “Though it couldn’t have been so bad or I think you would be telling me a different story.”

“After that, we managed to get to our destination for eating without any more incidents.” Hanzo undid the top button of his shirt. “She seemed to like Mrs. Twin’s restaurant.”

“So far so good.”

“When we got our food and she started eating, she made this noise. Just the softest of moans..” Hanzo felt the chills again. “And I froze. Plus it didn’t help that she offered me a bite of her dessert and I actually took it.”

“Wow, bro you got an indirect kiss from your crush on the first date.” Genji just gave him a teasing look. “Didn’t think you of all people had a food kink-”

Hanzo glared at his younger brother.

“I’m joking. Besides, why are you worrying about it so much?” Genji shrugged. “You find her attractive. You seem to enjoy her company. I don’t see why you don’t just go with the flow and see where it ends up. It will be good for you too.”

Though before Hanzo could respond his phone made a ding sound.

“I wonder who that could be~” Genji said getting up from the sofa. “Anyway I have a stream appointment with Hana. There are some extra egg rolls if you want them. And bro?”

“Yeah.” Hanzo said, looking up as he pulled his phone out.

“I’m glad you had fun today.” Genji waved and headed off to his room.

Hanzo blinked at his brother’s reaction and then looked at his phone to see the message was from Brigitte. Tapping the screen he opened the chat.

‘Hi! I just wanted to say I reached home safe and sound. Thank you again for a really amazing time out. I enjoyed meeting your doggos as well. Maybe...’

The message ended there and then he saw her type again.

‘Maybe we could do something like this again?’

She actually wanted to spend more time with him. Hanzo felt his mouth form into a smile as he responded

‘I am glad you are safe and I had a good time as well. Just tell me whenever you have free time and we can plan something.’

‘Brigitte is typing’ appeared again.

‘Ok! I’ll have to double check my work schedule for this week. Maybe I’ll see you at the concert hall in the meantime. OH and before I forget again, I should probably send you this as well. :3’

Hanzo wondered what she meant and then the photo of them appeared. He took a moment to just look at it, his attention more to the redhead beside him, then typed ‘Thank you.’.

‘Well I have to go and help Hana make snacks for her stream so she doesn’t kill herself on doritos and mt dew lol, and I have to feed Sushi as well. I’ll type when I’m done!’

‘I’ll look forward to it.’

Once his message was seen, he took another glance at the photo before making it the chat icon between them. Maybe Genji was right, he just had to see where this led.