CHOKES ON TEA????????? i didn't hear that in the lyrics?!?!
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sortileges
2016-02-29 05:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He is terrible with silence. In the future--his future--this is probably why he and Gwaine get on so well. They're both chatterboxes. It's definitely a special moment when even he is being quiet.
He glances back at her as he steps off the train, already starting the walk back to the apartments (and there's that moment again, when their hands have to separate to go through security, but he's thoughtlessly reaching out for her again as if it's the most natural thing in the world. ]
Which day? Or ... both? [ Weekend is 2 days Athena... Please be more specific. ] I probably can though, yes.
He glances back at her as he steps off the train, already starting the walk back to the apartments (and there's that moment again, when their hands have to separate to go through security, but he's thoughtlessly reaching out for her again as if it's the most natural thing in the world. ]
Which day? Or ... both? [ Weekend is 2 days Athena... Please be more specific. ] I probably can though, yes.
Oh, just Saturday is fine. Saturday night, specifically.
[ you definitely won't be sleeping early this weekend, merlin. just you wait. (this isn't supposed to sound prurient.)
as if to give him a clue, she looks up at the night sky. she's been in cerealia for half a year now, but she still finds it odd that there are two moons in this planet. it's strange in a good way. she appreciates it. ]
The moons are so pretty, aren't they?
[ you definitely won't be sleeping early this weekend, merlin. just you wait. (this isn't supposed to sound prurient.)
as if to give him a clue, she looks up at the night sky. she's been in cerealia for half a year now, but she still finds it odd that there are two moons in this planet. it's strange in a good way. she appreciates it. ]
The moons are so pretty, aren't they?
...Saturday night is it. [ Even if he had work he'll find a way out of it, no worries there.
The sky seems lighter with the two moons there to reflect the light (now that had been interesting to learn.. there's so much information he didn't have before but-- that isn't as important as when he looks at her and sees the moonlight on her face.
They're walking home. Right. ] Y-yeah. [ He doesn't get the clue. ] They are.
[ He isn't sure if he wants to stop to let her appreciate it or keep walking on so they can get home. It was a long day, even if it ended up being pretty fun in the end. ] What time? Saturday, I mean.
The sky seems lighter with the two moons there to reflect the light (now that had been interesting to learn.. there's so much information he didn't have before but-- that isn't as important as when he looks at her and sees the moonlight on her face.
They're walking home. Right. ] Y-yeah. [ He doesn't get the clue. ] They are.
[ He isn't sure if he wants to stop to let her appreciate it or keep walking on so they can get home. It was a long day, even if it ended up being pretty fun in the end. ] What time? Saturday, I mean.
[ merlin doesn't have to decide, because athena pulls him gently to lead the way again when he slows down a bit. she can always look out the window later when she gets home, if she still wants to check out the moon then. though she'll likely bury herself in books upon getting home... there's no end to her studying, even after graduating. ]
It has to be a bit late, so if 10 is good with you, then let's meet up then. I'll text you instructions.
[ she doesn't mean to make it sound complicated, but there are some things she wants him to do and/or bring for this surprise. ]
It has to be a bit late, so if 10 is good with you, then let's meet up then. I'll text you instructions.
[ she doesn't mean to make it sound complicated, but there are some things she wants him to do and/or bring for this surprise. ]
[ Ah, there we go. She catches up quickly enough, not even thinking about what he's going to do once he gets back. Collapse face first onto his bed? Probably. Not move for a good hour or two? Probably.
He blinks at the time she says, because that is late, but it also means that it shouldn't clash with something else. If he finishes work at 7pm he'll be alright. Plenty of time. ]
Alright. Whenever you have details. [ For this. date meeting. thing. What is it?
He presses the button for the elevator, waiting for it to arrive. ]
He blinks at the time she says, because that is late, but it also means that it shouldn't clash with something else. If he finishes work at 7pm he'll be alright. Plenty of time. ]
Alright. Whenever you have details. [ For this. date meeting. thing. What is it?
He presses the button for the elevator, waiting for it to arrive. ]
Try not to lose sleep over it, [ she says teasingly, even moving to the side to nudge him with her shoulder.
though with this, she's probably making him anticipate it or make guesses on what it could be. hopefully, she won't disappoint when saturday comes. that would be the worst. ]
though with this, she's probably making him anticipate it or make guesses on what it could be. hopefully, she won't disappoint when saturday comes. that would be the worst. ]
I don't know, maybe I'll forget this conversation happened. [ He's just teasing. He leans against the side wall of the elevator though (after he presses the button for her floor) as it starts to go up, and it's like it hasn't felt this small in a while. It's fine when he's on his own but their hands are still clasped and...
He definitely hasn't forgotten that incident days... a week ago.
He only moves when the doors open, indicating they've reached her floor. His hand lets go of hers, and he indicates for her to go with a smile. One hand holds the door steady though. ]
Good night. [ It's the only thing he says at first, as he waits for her to cross the threshold and step outside. He isn't sure if she expects anything, if she plans anything.
But he does.
His heart feels like it's going to burst when he reaches for her wrist, calling her name so she'll turn around again. His foot is keeping the lift open for him (hopefully no one is downstairs trying to use it right now) when that hand that reached out for her moves up to cup her cheek.
It's similar to what she did before, that he keeps her steady when his lips press against her cheek. It's similar to how he kissed her hand before too. It lingers, warm. Soft. Then quietly, he whispers against her skin: ] Sweet dreams.
[ Before she has a chance to say anything though he's stepping back into the elevator, pressing the close door button in the hope that he didn't just make things weirder. ]
He definitely hasn't forgotten that incident days... a week ago.
He only moves when the doors open, indicating they've reached her floor. His hand lets go of hers, and he indicates for her to go with a smile. One hand holds the door steady though. ]
Good night. [ It's the only thing he says at first, as he waits for her to cross the threshold and step outside. He isn't sure if she expects anything, if she plans anything.
But he does.
His heart feels like it's going to burst when he reaches for her wrist, calling her name so she'll turn around again. His foot is keeping the lift open for him (hopefully no one is downstairs trying to use it right now) when that hand that reached out for her moves up to cup her cheek.
It's similar to what she did before, that he keeps her steady when his lips press against her cheek. It's similar to how he kissed her hand before too. It lingers, warm. Soft. Then quietly, he whispers against her skin: ] Sweet dreams.
[ Before she has a chance to say anything though he's stepping back into the elevator, pressing the close door button in the hope that he didn't just make things weirder. ]
Edited 2016-02-29 18:03 (UTC)
Surprise!!!
1) Wear something comfy.
2) Do you drink wine?
3) There will be pillows but I promise I won't suffocate you. :'( So come to the rooftop at 10, ok?
1) Wear something comfy.
2) Do you drink wine?
3) There will be pillows but I promise I won't suffocate you. :'( So come to the rooftop at 10, ok?
1) I'm not sure if I have anything anymore, but I'll try
2) I don't think I have before, I can try it?
3) Promise? ;) I'll be there at 10
2) I don't think I have before, I can try it?
3) Promise? ;) I'll be there at 10
1) A t-shirt and pants? Pyjamas? [ :D?!?!??! ]
2) It's an alcoholic drink made from fruits. It's good, I promise!
3) I SAID I PROMISE.
2) It's an alcoholic drink made from fruits. It's good, I promise!
3) I SAID I PROMISE.
Edited 2016-03-01 10:46 (UTC)
Laughs at you!! This is what you get for asking him to be naked?! Heathen
sortileges
2016-03-01 11:44 am (UTC)(link)
1) Do you really want me to come in pyjamas? Really?
2) We have it but it's for special occasions and only the King and Prince can taste it.
3) I know you did
2) We have it but it's for special occasions and only the King and Prince can taste it.
3) I know you did
1) I did say comfy, and pyjamas are comfy! But whatever. Wear whatever you like.
2) Oh, okay. Well, you'll try it tonight, then! :)
3) Ok, good! I'll see you then.
2) Oh, okay. Well, you'll try it tonight, then! :)
3) Ok, good! I'll see you then.
I'll see what happens and I'll see you then :)
[ athena thought that preparing something like this was going to be easy, but it proved to be more challenging than she had imagined. she's been in and out of her apartment all evening, carrying various items and bringing it up to the rooftop.
and of course, she had visualised this better in her head. a blanket fort in the middle of the rooftop! but since she doesn't have a lot of money to buy the materials needed, she ends up with nothing but blankets. no fort... smh... at least it still looks nice and comfortable.
she didn't want to use candles just in case they accidentally burn the apartment building down, so instead, she opts for fairy lights and outlines the blanket on the ground with it. it's not what she thought it would look like, but it still looks nice!
there's even a small cooler next to the blankets, and it's where she's keeping the wine chilled. a small basket rests atop it with various kinds of snacks: chips, cheese, crackers, and popcorn... the selection of snacks is probably unusual, but it's to her tastes. people don't call her ms. fancy-pants for nothing.
when her alarm goes off though, she heads to the emergency exit and waits for merlin on the other side, where the elevator is. she thought her first case was nerve-wracking, but this. this is something else.
she hopes she never messes up.
she keeps looking at her cerevice, literally waiting by the elevator doors. her feet rock back and forth; her hands make way for widget and taps at it. she's so on the edge...
and waiting just makes her even more so. she begins to pace around the hall, the click of her shoes echoing through. why does she have to wait like this...? ]
and of course, she had visualised this better in her head. a blanket fort in the middle of the rooftop! but since she doesn't have a lot of money to buy the materials needed, she ends up with nothing but blankets. no fort... smh... at least it still looks nice and comfortable.
she didn't want to use candles just in case they accidentally burn the apartment building down, so instead, she opts for fairy lights and outlines the blanket on the ground with it. it's not what she thought it would look like, but it still looks nice!
there's even a small cooler next to the blankets, and it's where she's keeping the wine chilled. a small basket rests atop it with various kinds of snacks: chips, cheese, crackers, and popcorn... the selection of snacks is probably unusual, but it's to her tastes. people don't call her ms. fancy-pants for nothing.
when her alarm goes off though, she heads to the emergency exit and waits for merlin on the other side, where the elevator is. she thought her first case was nerve-wracking, but this. this is something else.
she hopes she never messes up.
she keeps looking at her cerevice, literally waiting by the elevator doors. her feet rock back and forth; her hands make way for widget and taps at it. she's so on the edge...
and waiting just makes her even more so. she begins to pace around the hall, the click of her shoes echoing through. why does she have to wait like this...? ]
Edited (i pressed post comment too soon...) 2016-03-01 13:01 (UTC)
[ From experience he can say this is never a five minute job. He didn't have as much to do when they met in the gardens, but the ground is softer on grass compared to hard concrete. He turns up at 10.01, dressed semi-casually in the hope that this is actually a) warm enough for when it gets even later and b) comfortable enough.
Even if she said pyjamas, that seems a bit weird to do.
He's also grateful he doesn't when the elevator doors open and he sees her. In fact, as he glances up and down, trying hard to keep his eyes up (how much leg does she have to show????????) he only makes a soft choking noise.
The doors even start to shut again.
He kind of keysmashes a bunch of buttons in the hope it won't take him down a bunch of floors again because he's actually on time he's just an idiot. He even ends up pushing himself through the doors asap once they open again in the hope that she missed that ...mess. (not likely) ]
I'm on time. [ Why does he keep having such a dry throat when it comes to this? ] Right?
Even if she said pyjamas, that seems a bit weird to do.
He's also grateful he doesn't when the elevator doors open and he sees her. In fact, as he glances up and down, trying hard to keep his eyes up (how much leg does she have to show????????) he only makes a soft choking noise.
The doors even start to shut again.
He kind of keysmashes a bunch of buttons in the hope it won't take him down a bunch of floors again because he's actually on time he's just an idiot. He even ends up pushing himself through the doors asap once they open again in the hope that she missed that ...mess. (not likely) ]
I'm on time. [ Why does he keep having such a dry throat when it comes to this? ] Right?
[ she's only showing her knees at least?! it's a lot more covered than what she wore during the movie...
his sudden display of... whatever that was (panic? stupidity?) baffles her, and she can't help but blink in confusion. this guy... she swears. . . he's such a boob. she even pushes on the down button on the elevator to keep the doors opened for him, though that's probably not a lot of help. ]
Right. Um. [ don't freak out more than he is, athena... ] Hi!
[ her hand's shaky, but she holds it up and waves at him, even though he's just a few inches away. ]
Should we? [ go, she means. ]
his sudden display of... whatever that was (panic? stupidity?) baffles her, and she can't help but blink in confusion. this guy... she swears. . . he's such a boob. she even pushes on the down button on the elevator to keep the doors opened for him, though that's probably not a lot of help. ]
Right. Um. [ don't freak out more than he is, athena... ] Hi!
[ her hand's shaky, but she holds it up and waves at him, even though he's just a few inches away. ]
Should we? [ go, she means. ]
[ This is definitely shorter???? Or maybe that's because most of the time she had the dress tucked over her legs. He doesn't know. That's probably why he blurts out: ] I really have no idea why you said pyjamas were okay when...
[ when...... ??????????? Only he never finishes the sentence, just looks to the rooftop access doors. ]
We should. Go. [ He clearly wasn't prepared for this evening. ]
[ when...... ??????????? Only he never finishes the sentence, just looks to the rooftop access doors. ]
We should. Go. [ He clearly wasn't prepared for this evening. ]
Come on.
[ the end of the hallway isn't that far either, so it shouldn't take long for them to get to the rooftop proper. since she's the host, she decides to open the rather heavy door for him that leads to where the blanket not-fort is. it doesn't look flashy or anything, but the lights sure make it look like it's something. ]
We're going stargazing! See? Now I bet you're thinking that you should've worn pyjamas.
[ the end of the hallway isn't that far either, so it shouldn't take long for them to get to the rooftop proper. since she's the host, she decides to open the rather heavy door for him that leads to where the blanket not-fort is. it doesn't look flashy or anything, but the lights sure make it look like it's something. ]
We're going stargazing! See? Now I bet you're thinking that you should've worn pyjamas.
[ He really doesn't know what to expect when they make it out to the top, just not... this. For him things were easier because he could cheat with magic. He could make vines or whatever to hold something, could create a fire to keep them warm.
It must have taken her effort to do this.
At first he opens his mouth to protect that she's getting the door for him, but soon enough he's just staring at the blankets and lights on the floor. ]
Are you thinking that you should've worn pyjamas? [ His voice is soft when he says it though, stepping closer to the area she's set up, eyes drifting up to the sky. Slowly, he twists to look back at her, a wide smile spreading on his face. ]
What are you waiting for?
[ He holds his hand out then, and even if it shakes because wow, okay, he wants the contact and wants to spend this moment with her properly. He feels elated. ]
It must have taken her effort to do this.
At first he opens his mouth to protect that she's getting the door for him, but soon enough he's just staring at the blankets and lights on the floor. ]
Are you thinking that you should've worn pyjamas? [ His voice is soft when he says it though, stepping closer to the area she's set up, eyes drifting up to the sky. Slowly, he twists to look back at her, a wide smile spreading on his face. ]
What are you waiting for?
[ He holds his hand out then, and even if it shakes because wow, okay, he wants the contact and wants to spend this moment with her properly. He feels elated. ]
[ she ignores how he's shaking, since he'll probably feel better later on. she takes his hand and leads him to where the blankets are and quickly takes a seat in the middle. it's not so hard, at least. it's a bit soft since there's a cushion underneath.
there's a book by one of the pillows, and she grabs it. ]
I bought a book about the stars you can find here in Tellus. Maybe if we're lucky, we'll even see a meteor!
[ she... is so excited about this. outer space is a lot of fun, ok. ]
there's a book by one of the pillows, and she grabs it. ]
I bought a book about the stars you can find here in Tellus. Maybe if we're lucky, we'll even see a meteor!
[ she... is so excited about this. outer space is a lot of fun, ok. ]
[ He's careful once they're at the blankets, trying to not tread dirt onto them. His hand presses to the floor anyway, just so he can lean to look at the book she pulls out. ]
What's a meteor?
[ It's nice to see how excited she is though, so he presumes that with this and the moon earring combined space must be important to her. He got glimpses of her memories before, but she hadn't gone into detail on that sort of thing. Not really. ]
What's a meteor?
[ It's nice to see how excited she is though, so he presumes that with this and the moon earring combined space must be important to her. He got glimpses of her memories before, but she hadn't gone into detail on that sort of thing. Not really. ]
[ she shifts in her seat to get a bit more comfortable. flipping through the pages of the book, she says: ]
They're shooting stars. I guess you could also call them falling stars. And... [ her index finger lingers on one edge of a page, flipping it back and forth. then she looks at him, sparkles in her eyes. ] they say that if you make a wish on one, it will come true.
[ ugh...! this is the stuff of her dreams. ]
They're shooting stars. I guess you could also call them falling stars. And... [ her index finger lingers on one edge of a page, flipping it back and forth. then she looks at him, sparkles in her eyes. ] they say that if you make a wish on one, it will come true.
[ ugh...! this is the stuff of her dreams. ]
How are you doing, Merlin?
[ Checking in on his telepathic, falling-from-the-ceiling, shouting-in-his-brain buddy, sure. ]
[ Checking in on his telepathic, falling-from-the-ceiling, shouting-in-his-brain buddy, sure. ]
Much better now. You?
Hope your head is alright, that was quite a hit :(
[ I'm so suspicious rn ]
Hope your head is alright, that was quite a hit :(
[ I'm so suspicious rn ]
[ He looks up at her explanation, as if searching for one of them. He probably could cheat and make a light like one but that would be cheating way too unfairly with how hopeful she seems about this. He looks down when he hears the crinkle of paper, her words coming out... more excitedly? At least it feels like it. It feels like he can easily get caught up in this moment.
That's why instead of saying something normal he asks: ] What would you wish for?
[ gomen ....... ]
That's why instead of saying something normal he asks: ] What would you wish for?
[ gomen ....... ]
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