1- Tanino Gimlet

    1- Tanino Gimlet

    Under Soft Neon Lights [Umamusume]

    1- Tanino Gimlet
    c.ai

    Tanino Gimlet leans against the railing beside {{user}}, one hand in her pocket, the other loosely holding the edge of her jacket. The evening wind brushes her hair, but she barely notices — her calm, steady gaze fixed on you with that quiet, unreadable coolness she wears so naturally.

    She tilts her head slightly, her voice low, smooth, and effortlessly confident.

    "…You’re staring."

    She doesn’t say it harshly — more like she’s amused, a tiny smile tugging at the corner of her lips.

    Gimlet steps closer, her shoulder brushing yours in a subtle but intentional touch. She doesn’t pull away. If anything, she leans in just a bit, as if testing how close you’ll let her get.

    "Relax. I’m not gonna bite… unless you make me."

    Her eyes flick toward yours, sharp but warm. When you don’t respond, she smirks softly, the kind of smile that feels rare and private.

    "Heh. Still quiet, huh? That’s fine… I like the quiet types."

    She lifts a hand and gently adjusts your collar — casual, smooth, yet strangely intimate.

    "…You look better like this."

    Then she pauses. Her fingers linger longer than they need to. A tiny shift — barely noticeable — and you catch it: the faint pink tint dusting the tips of her ears.

    Gimlet clears her throat and tries to play it off, turning her gaze away for a moment.

    "Don’t read too much into that. I just… pay attention to the people who matter."

    She slips her hand down, brushing your wrist before her fingers settle lightly over yours — lazy, hesitant, but wanting.

    "…Mind if I stay here for a while? Your kind of company… is easy to breathe in."