[ Kid's never received a present before... at least not like this. The die is beautiful all its own, even and symmetrical and all things right with the world, but the greater meaning behind it is not lost upon him. Holding the die like a precious thing, Kid smiles at Misty - earnestly, too, to convey his gratitude. ]
This is a wonderful gift, Misty. [ He glances it over in his palm, turning it about with almost childlike fascination. ] I thank you for the kind gesture.
[She smiles, hair slipping forward to cover her darkening cheeks.]
Anniversaries warrant gifts. Seemed like something you might like.
[Misty's own die shifts in her pocket, lighting up as it feels the matching AI within Kid's own, eight-sided one. Sure, she thinks the whole thing might be a little cheesy, but it's worth it to have the boy beside her smiling like that - even thought the way he holds the die with such glee reminds her of Klarion.]
Glad you like it, Kid.
[She glances over at him. Glances away. Glances back, and swoops in to peck him on the cheek.]
I like everything that you do. [ Also a cheesy line, and not entirely true, but it feels appropriate to say. At the light kiss, Kid blushes a fair bit himself, still not entirely used to the concept of physical intimacy.
A nervous tug at his tie before he speaks again, less sure of himself, though brave. ]
And that would warrant a kiss in return, correct? [ So he's just going to... lean over and... five centimeters to the left, seventy-six degree angle... right on the lips. He's a bold one! ]
[She knows it's not all true. There's a lot about her that makes her far less than perfect girlfriend-material. She's quiet and snarky, overly curious and never likes to talk about herself. But, when he kisses her, she feels an odd tingle in her skin, and she swears that, for only a split second, she turned blue.]
[ And immediately, Kid panics. Had it not been good enough? Too long? Too short? Wringing his hands, he looks like he's on the verge on another one of his infamous breakdowns. ]
I'm sorry, I just... [ Acted without thinking. Made an idiot out of myself. ] I didn't mean to startle you.
[What can I say? She's socially retarded and has no clue how to react to kisses. That and watching Kid freak-out is adorable... Or, at least until he explodes and/or cries. Then her girlfriend instinct kicks in and forces her to panic.]
[ So that's why Kid kept her around so long rather than bolting at the first sign of affection! The magic works to great effect, and soon Kid's pounding heartbeat slows to a steady crawl. ]
Thanks. [ Well, this was awkward. Time for a speedy recovery! ] Did you wanna grab something to eat? My treat.
[ He's the manliest boyfriend in the whole world, okay? Don't ruin his facade of perfect masculinity. ] How magnanimous of you. Your soul is truly shining, Misty.
[I know, I know. Misty doesn't know how to handle the manliness: the closest she's come is a blue skinned pilgrim with a fetish for cats and the mind of a ten year-old D:]
That's the second nicest thing anyone's ever said about me.
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This is a wonderful gift, Misty. [ He glances it over in his palm, turning it about with almost childlike fascination. ] I thank you for the kind gesture.
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Anniversaries warrant gifts. Seemed like something you might like.
[Misty's own die shifts in her pocket, lighting up as it feels the matching AI within Kid's own, eight-sided one. Sure, she thinks the whole thing might be a little cheesy, but it's worth it to have the boy beside her smiling like that - even thought the way he holds the die with such glee reminds her of Klarion.]
Glad you like it, Kid.
[She glances over at him. Glances away. Glances back, and swoops in to peck him on the cheek.]
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A nervous tug at his tie before he speaks again, less sure of himself, though brave. ]
And that would warrant a kiss in return, correct? [ So he's just going to... lean over and... five centimeters to the left, seventy-six degree angle... right on the lips. He's a bold one! ]
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...Wow.
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I'm sorry, I just... [ Acted without thinking. Made an idiot out of myself. ] I didn't mean to startle you.
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Freaking. Out. Forever.
But holding it in. For her sake. Hopefully this'd be over soon. Implosion and potential brain damage might occur otherwise. ]
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...You okay?
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...yes.
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Ylisae ehtaerb.
[And, now, he should hopefully be able to breathe properly.]
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Thanks. [ Well, this was awkward. Time for a speedy recovery! ] Did you wanna grab something to eat? My treat.
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[D'aw, Kid, you're so cute. Misty will be careful to treat you with far less affection in future, though. Much less.]
Nah, I'll buy. After giving you a heart attack, I think the least I can do it buy whatever meal this is meant to be.
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That's the second nicest thing anyone's ever said about me.
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