[ Athena........?! He stares at her for a long moment, utterly perplexed.
Then again should he really be surprised? It was during the post it things, wasn't it so...
maybe it doesn't matter. ]
You forgot? [ Then again, she doesn't have it pinned up in her bedroom, does she? It's easier for her to forget. It's been ... 2 weeks? He doesn't remember. Learning how to time is hard. Though the days of the week are the same maybe it doesn't matter. ]
Well, a lot of things happened! [ she looks around the room, finding this situation to be an awkward one now. ] It slipped my mind, that's all.
[ and once again, she has to apologise. he seems upset?
she does have the post it kept in a box, but it's not something that's on her bulletin board... she really should pay more attention to detail, though. this was a slip up. mistakes happen. ]
[ Well he isn't upset... just more... amazed??? He can't imagine that the doodle took an incredibly short amount of time considering it was coloured too but wow. Okay.
Besides, a lot of things did happen. ]
What am I going to do with you? [ He shakes his head. Judge her, apparently... ]
...Could? [ ATHENA.................. He's really glad she changes that to something else because he isn't sure how he'd need to reply otherwise. This is safer. ]
[ with that, she gets up and dusts off her skirt before heading to the back. she does take a while, again, because as she said, she decides to tidy up the room. she's careful when she undresses so she doesn't ruin her hairstyle. it might not mean nothing to him, but it means a lot to her.
she comes back out later on wearing her casual clothes - a grey pullover, purple tights, and boots. she doesn't sit back down, but instead, sets her bag on the counter and pulls out her cerevice. ]
Hey, Merlin.
[ when he looks, she immediately takes a picture. ]
You don't need to, I can do it when-- [ But then she's walking away anyway, leaving him to sit playing around with his CereVice. He's seen people do something where the picture at the back is personalised, so he tries to sort that out in the meantime (it isn't going well) when Athen returns.
He looks up as she suspects he will and is about to open his mouth to ask if she's finished when she takes a picture. He blinks, once, twice then squints at her. ]
[ There are a bunch of questions he could ask about that, but he stays silent. Stays still. His ribs hurt. After swallowing the last of his tea he pushes himself up to stand. ]
Documenting the evening? [ It's the least crazy question he can think of, so he rolls with it. ] I'll be quick, anyway. I'm sure getting this off will be easier than getting it on no wonder Arthur needs so much help with it
[ Way to make it creepier than it really is... He picks up the crown and the sword, sliding the crown onto his arm, holding the sword. ]
Thanks.
[ She's moved some stuff around in the back but thankfully it's easy enough to put everything away and find his original clothes of the day anyway. They're tucked aside for closing. He pulls them on quickly enough, even if buttons on shirts are an entirely new concept. There are too many of them so he gives up when the shirt is high enough. He shoves his CereVice in his pocket again and grabs his credits card along with anything else he brought with him, shoving them into his jacket that he pulls on.
After a quick sweep over to make sure everything's tidied away he walks back out. ]
[ she cleans up at the cafe proper while he's away, even turning the open sign by the door to say the cafe's closed. the kitchen staff seemed to be just as bored as they were, playing card games when athena entered. she told them that they could go since nobody's really coming and they're closing anyway, and the lights in that part of the cafe get switched off when they leave.
when merlin gets back, the lights have been dimmed a bit as only a couple of lights are on. she's by the cash register where they swipe their cards, but there aren't any open tabs anymore. ]
You paid for my stuff? [ sorry, did you ask something, because she's asking you something else. ] I was supposed to do it.
[ Ah... he actually forgot about that. They're doing so well today. He pauses by the back door, leaning against it before he steps forward. Right. The tea. The cake. ]
I already have enough credits again and... [ And what? Exactly? Why is it so dark in here? Or at least it feels like it when she's definitely annoyed. ] You can pay me back with something else I just didn't want to forget while I was already there--I mean we were pretty caug--nevermind.
[ she shakes her head slowly, leaving the counter side and heading towards the door. she's not annoyed, though. just surprised. she feels like she lost a race... and losing is not good. ]
I'll transfer some of my credits to you later. Archer's going to let me work at his food stand starting tomorrow, so I'll have more sources of income.
[ Stop being competitive with the weirdest things. Thankfully, he knows who that is now or at least i think this is after so it doesn't sound as strange. ]
There's no rush. [ He's done strange poker deals, magic parties and ViViD levels already Athena. He's definitely alright again. No worries. ]
If you want to pay me back so much, why don't you take Ai something instead? I'm sure she'll appreciate it.
[ Money is just money......... ] We can go whenever you're ready.
Then everyone wins. [ No, only 3 people instead of 2, but that's good enough. Ai better thank him for that, but it's also a means of saying thank you for That Time before too. Even if it isn't directly from him.
It's amazing that at this point he doesn't even think of it when his hand takes hers, threads their fingers together and squeezes gently. ]
Good. [ He lets her pull him along on the walk to the train station honestly, mostly because he's still a little dazed from this evening. His CereVice somehow feels heavier in his pocket even if it's the exact same. ]
[ the walk to the train station is silent. she doesn't say anything and instead, just listens to the sound of his heart. she even hums along to the tune of it, not that he would know what it is.
they say the entertainment district is a dangerous place, but she feels so at ease right now. she's never really feared for her life while walking in its streets, but she feels a hundred percent safe like this. ]
[ He really doesn't, he just presumes she has a song stuck in her head of something. Not to mention if anyone tried to do anything untoward here he'd stun them so hard they'd knock their head on the floor and potentially end up comatose.
sweats.
He stays silent as he lets her onto the train first, and even when they have to break their hands apart to enter and pay for the train he's reaching for her hand right after to lead her to the train. It's late enough that it isn't too full, but it isn't a long journey anyway.
It's nice, in its own way. Being comfortable in each other's silence. Well, almost silence. ]
We're nearly here. [ It isn't too quiet, but no one really pays them any mind anyway. He moves first to get off the train, and at least then it's only a short walk to the apartments. ]
[ it's almost a miracle how she can enjoy the silence even though she's only known him for a month, or maybe even less. she's quick to make friends, there's no doubt about that, but to not talk and just appreciate each other's company... that's something else. and it's not even something that she can share with ai, or her other best friends in the colony.
her hand immediately feels empty and she feels something in her chest sink when their hands unlink, but she's glad that this little problem of hers is quickly remedied. today's just been such a nice day, even if the night started out to be absolutely dull. ]
Oh, before we split up - could you free your weekend for me?
[ as she said, she wants to make it up to him and make him happy, too. this weekend seems like a good enough time as any. she'll be busy these next couple of days, after all, working three jobs. ]
CHOKES ON TEA????????? i didn't hear that in the lyrics?!?!
[ 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.
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. ]
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[ she... she totally forgot about it... gomen, merlin. she claps her hands together, tilting her head to the side. ]
Right, I remember! You definitely surprised me. [ that much is obvious. ] Sorry, I forgot I drew something for you.
[ sweats................. ]
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Then again should he really be surprised? It was during the post it things, wasn't it so...
maybe it doesn't matter. ]
You forgot? [ Then again, she doesn't have it pinned up in her bedroom, does she? It's easier for her to forget. It's been ... 2 weeks? He doesn't remember. Learning how to time is hard. Though the days of the week are the same maybe it doesn't matter. ]
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[ and once again, she has to apologise. he seems upset?
she does have the post it kept in a box, but it's not something that's on her bulletin board... she really should pay more attention to detail, though. this was a slip up. mistakes happen. ]
Sorry. I didn't mean to...
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Besides, a lot of things did happen. ]
What am I going to do with you? [ He shakes his head. Judge her, apparently... ]
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I dunno. You could-- [ heh... heh... heheh. . . nah... ] We should get ready to close so we can go home.
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...Could? [ ATHENA.................. He's really glad she changes that to something else because he isn't sure how he'd need to reply otherwise. This is safer. ]
Did you want to go change first?
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[ just in case he's feeling itchy wearing that plastic.. even though he has a shirt underneath. it's got to be a bit uncomfortable. ]
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[ ...He was a mess at that point okay. ]
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I'll fix up your mess, then.
[ with that, she gets up and dusts off her skirt before heading to the back. she does take a while, again, because as she said, she decides to tidy up the room. she's careful when she undresses so she doesn't ruin her hairstyle. it might not mean nothing to him, but it means a lot to her.
she comes back out later on wearing her casual clothes - a grey pullover, purple tights, and boots. she doesn't sit back down, but instead, sets her bag on the counter and pulls out her cerevice. ]
Hey, Merlin.
[ when he looks, she immediately takes a picture. ]
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He looks up as she suspects he will and is about to open his mouth to ask if she's finished when she takes a picture. He blinks, once, twice then squints at her. ]
What are you... doing?
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[ mostly because their picture together was more focused on their faces. ]
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Documenting the evening? [ It's the least crazy question he can think of, so he rolls with it. ] I'll be quick, anyway. I'm sure getting this off will be easier than getting it on no wonder Arthur needs so much help with it
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[ it's just another memorabilia, nothing more. don't worry, merlin. she won't stare at your picture or anything before bed?!??!??!? ]
And don't rush. I'll put these in the kitchen.
[ ... the chefs must be wondering wtf they were doing the whole time. ]
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Thanks.
[ She's moved some stuff around in the back but thankfully it's easy enough to put everything away and find his original clothes of the day anyway. They're tucked aside for closing. He pulls them on quickly enough, even if buttons on shirts are an entirely new concept. There are too many of them so he gives up when the shirt is high enough. He shoves his CereVice in his pocket again and grabs his credits card along with anything else he brought with him, shoving them into his jacket that he pulls on.
After a quick sweep over to make sure everything's tidied away he walks back out. ]
Did we have anything else to complete?
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when merlin gets back, the lights have been dimmed a bit as only a couple of lights are on. she's by the cash register where they swipe their cards, but there aren't any open tabs anymore. ]
You paid for my stuff? [ sorry, did you ask something, because she's asking you something else. ] I was supposed to do it.
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I already have enough credits again and... [ And what? Exactly? Why is it so dark in here? Or at least it feels like it when she's definitely annoyed. ] You can pay me back with something else I just didn't want to forget while I was already there--I mean we were pretty caug--nevermind.
[ clears. throat. ] Sorry?
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I'll transfer some of my credits to you later. Archer's going to let me work at his food stand starting tomorrow, so I'll have more sources of income.
Do you want to go now?
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or at least i think this is afterso it doesn't sound as strange. ]There's no rush. [ He's done strange poker deals, magic parties and ViViD levels already Athena. He's definitely alright again. No worries. ]
If you want to pay me back so much, why don't you take Ai something instead? I'm sure she'll appreciate it.
[ Money is just money......... ] We can go whenever you're ready.
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Okay, I can do that. [ she nods obediently, then opens the door. her other hand, she offers to merlin. ]
Come on, then.
vomits
It's amazing that at this point he doesn't even think of it when his hand takes hers, threads their fingers together and squeezes gently. ]
Good. [ He lets her pull him along on the walk to the train station honestly, mostly because he's still a little dazed from this evening. His CereVice somehow feels heavier in his pocket even if it's the exact same. ]
same tbh...
they say the entertainment district is a dangerous place, but she feels so at ease right now. she's never really feared for her life while walking in its streets, but she feels a hundred percent safe like this. ]
oh no this song is cute wails
sweats.
He stays silent as he lets her onto the train first, and even when they have to break their hands apart to enter and pay for the train he's reaching for her hand right after to lead her to the train. It's late enough that it isn't too full, but it isn't a long journey anyway.
It's nice, in its own way. Being comfortable in each other's silence. Well, almost silence. ]
We're nearly here. [ It isn't too quiet, but no one really pays them any mind anyway. He moves first to get off the train, and at least then it's only a short walk to the apartments. ]
except for the part about cumming
her hand immediately feels empty and she feels something in her chest sink when their hands unlink, but she's glad that this little problem of hers is quickly remedied. today's just been such a nice day, even if the night started out to be absolutely dull. ]
Oh, before we split up - could you free your weekend for me?
[ as she said, she wants to make it up to him and make him happy, too. this weekend seems like a good enough time as any. she'll be busy these next couple of days, after all, working three jobs. ]
CHOKES ON TEA????????? i didn't hear that in the lyrics?!?!
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.
yeah... (unsure)
[ 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?
sweats....... yeah not that ok
it's a nice song otherwise ;o;
;u; yeah!!!
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sweats