[ If Mettaton looked like a man to him and not a talking box, he might feel a little more resentment at the fact that they go on dinner dates. He's a box, though, so it's fine. Jean does actually want to see how a box can eat a carrot. He doesn't get much entertainment out of his dreary life so any chance to see something he doesn't usually get to see is more than welcome. Plus, it's nice to go out with people for meals. Again, that's not something he's gotten to do very often given how hectic things have been. Maybe enjoying small, mundane pleasures like that make him boring (he is boring), but the opportunity alone indicates that times are peaceful. ]
If I agree, can you foot the bill? [ He has ... no money. ]
YOU'RE THE ONE WITH THE CURIOSITY... BUT YOU'RE ASKING YOUR DATE TO FOOT THE BILL. [Heavy pause. When does Mettaton not foot the bill.] SUCH MANNERS. I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS. YES... HMM. I'LL PARDON IT. I SUPPOSE I DO LOOK LIKE I'M RICH... BECAUSE, I AM.
[He puts on a show of looking real exasperated by this, clutching his "forehead" in his hand as his screen goes red.]
IT CAN'T BE HELPED! SINCE YOU'RE MIKASA'S FRIEND. [A warmer gesture this time, a one-armed shrug with a palm up as his monitor switches yellow.] I CAN PENCIL YOU IN SOMEWHERE, DARLING.
[ He'd be a lot more awkward about the 'date' part of this potential meet-up if Mettaton hadn't already framed it as a friend-date. Also, if he weren't a talking box ... ]
Nice. I haven't had enough money to try out the cuisine here. [ Small pleasures mean a lot to people from Jean's world. His lips curve into a rare smile; the second time he's smiled since coming here. ]
Look, I'd hate to be a mooch too. If there's anything you need me to do for you in return ...
[To hear Jean's sort of appreciation for the opportunity... Mettaton can't say he doesn't relate. Before coming here, he couldn't even taste! It's all been a brilliant new experience to him. And he remembers when he first extended the offer to Mikasa, she suggested similarly: things like ice cream were a rarity to her. And if Eren's plain-ass favorite foods were anything to go off of, he doubts that anybody from their world got to try much in the ways of exciting cuisine.
Mettaton waves a hand at the offer.]
IF I THINK OF SOMETHING, YOU'LL KNOW, DARLING. I'M NOTHING IF NOT VERBOSE. THAT EXTENDS TO THE THINGS I NEED. [A pause.] I THINK MIKASA'S GLAD YOU'RE HERE, FOR THE TIME BEING. THAT'S GOOD.
[Mettaton may be a man of indulgences and whimsy, but he cares for his cute human friend Mikasa. She worries him, sometimes.]
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If I agree, can you foot the bill? [ He has ... no money. ]
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[He puts on a show of looking real exasperated by this, clutching his "forehead" in his hand as his screen goes red.]
IT CAN'T BE HELPED! SINCE YOU'RE MIKASA'S FRIEND. [A warmer gesture this time, a one-armed shrug with a palm up as his monitor switches yellow.] I CAN PENCIL YOU IN SOMEWHERE, DARLING.
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Nice. I haven't had enough money to try out the cuisine here. [ Small pleasures mean a lot to people from Jean's world. His lips curve into a rare smile; the second time he's smiled since coming here. ]
Look, I'd hate to be a mooch too. If there's anything you need me to do for you in return ...
[ He can consider if it's not too burdensome??? ]
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Mettaton waves a hand at the offer.]
IF I THINK OF SOMETHING, YOU'LL KNOW, DARLING. I'M NOTHING IF NOT VERBOSE. THAT EXTENDS TO THE THINGS I NEED. [A pause.] I THINK MIKASA'S GLAD YOU'RE HERE, FOR THE TIME BEING. THAT'S GOOD.
[Mettaton may be a man of indulgences and whimsy, but he cares for his cute human friend Mikasa. She worries him, sometimes.]