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[ Considering he has to dip slightly to make this work, it isn't the greatest of ideas but it'll do. The blankets and pillows aren't too heavy in comparison (and besides, he's used to being used as a packing horse :(
Still, even when the doors reopen and they start walking to her door it's hard to imagine walking away now
especially when all he wants to do is spend the day with her. it's why all he says for a moment is a very helpful: ] Uh...
Still, even when the doors reopen and they start walking to her door it's hard to imagine walking away now
especially when all he wants to do is spend the day with her. it's why all he says for a moment is a very helpful: ] Uh...
Edited 2016-03-07 23:10 (UTC)
[ the doors to the apartment slide open and it looks like ai is still sleep, so they won't be bothering her then.
she looks back at him, a smile on her face. ]
I can handle things from here.
she looks back at him, a smile on her face. ]
I can handle things from here.
[ Well it's still pretty early. They woke up first thing because of the light, but-- ]
You should probably put these down first.
You should probably put these down first.
Right-- I meant to do that.
[ and with a huff, she sets some of the things down on a nearby counter. ]
Could you just put the blankets on the couch?
[ and with a huff, she sets some of the things down on a nearby counter. ]
Could you just put the blankets on the couch?
[ He steps in to drop those off for her, making sure none of the blanket or pillows fall off before he steps away.
Now what? Somehow it was easier the times before when they said goodbye in the elevator. ]
...Done. [ What a pro. ]
Now what? Somehow it was easier the times before when they said goodbye in the elevator. ]
...Done. [ What a pro. ]
[ yeah, done.
what... what now. ]
Do you want something to drink or eat before you go? [ she laughs amiably. ] I just want a reason to be with you longer.
what... what now. ]
Do you want something to drink or eat before you go? [ she laughs amiably. ] I just want a reason to be with you longer.
[Merlin, soon you will have a martial arts education. Or a display, as she's about to do?!
She looks over at the creature, just to size it up. It's not super large, a manageable size...at least it's not like America and a buffalo.]
I think I can manage. [That or she'll just kick it, since the ground dips.]
Alright, you wait behind me. [And here she goes, rolling her shoulders.]
She looks over at the creature, just to size it up. It's not super large, a manageable size...at least it's not like America and a buffalo.]
I think I can manage. [That or she'll just kick it, since the ground dips.]
Alright, you wait behind me. [And here she goes, rolling her shoulders.]
[ What now indeed. He just stands there for a moment, glancing towards where he knows her and Ai's kitchen is, then towards here he presumes Ai's room might be. It's darker down that way anyway. Quieter. ]
You don't need a reason for that. [ They spend plenty of time together without a reason anyway, no need to start now baka. ]
You don't need a reason for that. [ They spend plenty of time together without a reason anyway, no need to start now baka. ]
[ stop calling her a baka, you boob!!! ]
Then... I'll text you, or something!
Then... I'll text you, or something!
[ Display seems more likely considering they're literally seconds from it pouncing again. ]
I'm right behind you. [ If she can't manage he can blast it off her anyway, he can think of something else.
He steps back to give her room though, his hand ready, mind focused to cast the spell once they have a clear shot of it. ]
I'm right behind you. [ If she can't manage he can blast it off her anyway, he can think of something else.
He steps back to give her room though, his hand ready, mind focused to cast the spell once they have a clear shot of it. ]
[ Then stop calling him that?! ]
A text... would be nice. [ They're both idiots here, honestly, he scratches at the side of his face then glances towards the door. ] I should probably... make sure Shigeru isn't having a panic attack though so...
[ SO.............. ]
A text... would be nice. [ They're both idiots here, honestly, he scratches at the side of his face then glances towards the door. ] I should probably... make sure Shigeru isn't having a panic attack though so...
[ SO.............. ]
[ you first. ]
Then... [ ah, this is so awkward.
she claps her hands together as if she just came up with a bright idea. (it's not a very bright one.) ]
I'll see you next time.
Then... [ ah, this is so awkward.
she claps her hands together as if she just came up with a bright idea. (it's not a very bright one.) ]
I'll see you next time.
[Display already! He's going to find out what martial arts is now.
Or at least, just two seconds of it. She didn't answer since he's ready, and this creature is ready TO KILL THEM.
But here she is, positioned to attack. As soon as the creature dives at them, she side steps in order to grab it and use its force and weight to spin it enough to toss it down the slope.
Not without kicking it firmly in the back to help, but you know.]
Or at least, just two seconds of it. She didn't answer since he's ready, and this creature is ready TO KILL THEM.
But here she is, positioned to attack. As soon as the creature dives at them, she side steps in order to grab it and use its force and weight to spin it enough to toss it down the slope.
Not without kicking it firmly in the back to help, but you know.]
[ Is this even an idea. ]
Next time. [ He repeats, then adds: ] Later. Sometime later.
[ He starts to step towards then door then, only seems to think better of it, glancing back and biting on his lip. It's then that he turns on his heel in a bit of a rush, leaning to kiss her once more. It's with a laugh that he steps away this time, saying over his shoulder: ]
Just one for the road.
Next time. [ He repeats, then adds: ] Later. Sometime later.
[ He starts to step towards then door then, only seems to think better of it, glancing back and biting on his lip. It's then that he turns on his heel in a bit of a rush, leaning to kiss her once more. It's with a laugh that he steps away this time, saying over his shoulder: ]
Just one for the road.
[ A bit of an overkill, but it's enough for him to step around her once she's finished, palm outstretched before he yells out: ] Forbærne! Ácwele
[ For a split second it looks like a ball of fire is floating in his hand before it's pushed down towards the creature, burning it to a crisp while making the ground shake and the earth rumble. His free hand reaches for Vietnam's arm, moving to pull her in the opposite direction. ]
Let's go!
[ For a split second it looks like a ball of fire is floating in his hand before it's pushed down towards the creature, burning it to a crisp while making the ground shake and the earth rumble. His free hand reaches for Vietnam's arm, moving to pull her in the opposite direction. ]
Let's go!
[What overkill, more like a day in the life of a country!!! Stuck in Cerealia, that is...
Also, you know what is overkill, him frying it to a crisp. But she's not even shocked, just impressed. And she follows by running after him as urged.
After that bit of destruction, who knows who would come, having been alerted.]
That was very nice!
Also, you know what is overkill, him frying it to a crisp. But she's not even shocked, just impressed. And she follows by running after him as urged.
After that bit of destruction, who knows who would come, having been alerted.]
That was very nice!
[ Keep up the good work, Vietnam! Though that sure was overkill, it's true. His arm reaches for hers to guide her through, the light he conjured earlier rushing ahead to lead them through the underground. ]
Probably dangerous though! [ He looks back over his shoulder. ] There's no way others didn't notice that.
Probably dangerous though! [ He looks back over his shoulder. ] There's no way others didn't notice that.
Alright. [ He says it naturally enough, though internally, he's a little surprised. People died out there. The room with the mirrors, the mechanical creatures, slowly starving, friends suffering from the mask effects...
Did no one close to Merlin suffer? Was he simply lucky? Or... was he just not affected by it? What does that say about the kind of person he is? No matter how he looks at it, it seems like it has to be the latter, and it makes him wonder. Merlin seems like a nice person - not at all like someone who doesn't care. So why...
... hm. ]
Have you been managing to eat? A friend of mine got sick because he ate too much too quickly.
Did no one close to Merlin suffer? Was he simply lucky? Or... was he just not affected by it? What does that say about the kind of person he is? No matter how he looks at it, it seems like it has to be the latter, and it makes him wonder. Merlin seems like a nice person - not at all like someone who doesn't care. So why...
... hm. ]
Have you been managing to eat? A friend of mine got sick because he ate too much too quickly.
...For?
[ Look all he knows is that Athena went to him for advice, nothing more and nothing less. ]
[ Look all he knows is that Athena went to him for advice, nothing more and nothing less. ]
I heard you might have had a pretty nice date, and you might be seeing someone now. That's worthy of congratulations, isn't it?
[ His response is much slower now, simply because he doesn't really know what to say. In one way there's relief because he doesn't have to bring it up on his own with someone, on the other hand...hadn't she asked him to keep quiet?
Which is partly why the reply Yu gets might not be the best. ]
I'm seeing lots of people right now? From my apartment I can even see a strange alien crossing the street.
[ Help.
This would have been less weird in person tbh. ]
Which is partly why the reply Yu gets might not be the best. ]
I'm seeing lots of people right now? From my apartment I can even see a strange alien crossing the street.
[ Help.
This would have been less weird in person tbh. ]
[ Yu has to choke back a surprised laugh at the response. Nice dodge, Merlin. That was 100% believable. ]
If you're seeing lots of people, I think Athena might be disappointed. :(
If you're worried, she's the one who told me.
If you're seeing lots of people, I think Athena might be disappointed. :(
If you're worried, she's the one who told me.
[ Look, when you're this awkward....... ]
I know she asked you some things before. She told me that.
I just haven't spoken to anyone about it.
I know she asked you some things before. She told me that.
I just haven't spoken to anyone about it.
She told you? Yeah, she'd spoken to me a few days ago. Actually, I encouraged her to talk to you. I had a feeling things would work out.
How are you feeling?
How are you feeling?
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