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[inbarrels]

/Alright, enough sitting around in his room and reveling in happy Tulio. Miguel had to get out and see to some Serious Miguel Business. It wasn't something he particularly wanted to do -- he still had a few issues with the way the whole thing had begun in the first place -- but that had nothing to do with poor Chel. And who else could she talk to

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[princess_arista]

A-Ah! Miguel! [She just happened to open the door to the stairs and there was her music buddy! It feels like it's been AGES since they talked! Her depressed look instantly brightened as she bounced over to him in her little red sundress and bare feet.]

Where have you been?! Gosh, it's been forever!

[princess_arista]

Oooh la la~ [She giggled.] Or, er, whatever men in Spain say. What do they say?

[inbarrels]

Hmm. How about...

/he looks thoughtful, then turns on his heel, bowing slightly and taking her hand in his. He kissed the top of it lightly before looking back up at her.

Sos mas linda que las estrellas en el cielo.

[princess_arista]

... [Her jaw nearly hit the floor. Eyes wide, and a sudden -- rare -- blush graced her pale cheeks. It wasn't often a boy could stun her. Oh Miguel~]

... wow.

[inbarrels]

/his smile broadens as he stands, brushing fingers lightly over that blush/

Ah, yes. That's a much better expression on you.

[princess_arista]

[She felt hot all the way down to her toes! How did he do that?! Color her impressed! And the same shade as her dress. She pulled in a deep breath.]

You're good. You're really good.

[inbarrels]

I'm only as good as my audience, I'm afraid. And you... are fantastic. /he gave her another wink/

Now, I believe you wanted to... make music?

[princess_arista]

Make music, make out. You know. Whatever. [She winked right on back, the blush fading away as she got back into her comfort zone. She really did need this cheering up.]

Oooh! Wanna go to the gardens?

[inbarrels]

/he perks/ Ooh, can we make music and make out?

[princess_arista]

Maaaaybe~ [Arista makes no promises. ♥]

[inbarrels]

I'm in. I'll teach you how to play with my strings~

/he plucks his mandolin for effect/

[princess_arista]

[She burst into giggles again. She winds her arm around his again, leans against his shoulder, and walks with him away from the cooped-up dorms. It was time to smile again~]

[inbarrels]

/FAST-FORWARD TO GARDENS! They were beautiful-- scenic, even. He couldn't have picked a more romantic spot if he'd tried. He found his spot -- the one with the best lighting -- and posed there, mandolin in hand. He offered her a small bow/

M'lady, if you would be so kind as to join me? /he waggled his eyebrows/

[princess_arista]

Oh~ What a gentleman! [She allowed herself to be swooped away by his charms, smiling wide as made a small bow in return. (Mermaids had no idea how to curtsy).]

I'm all yours. For now. [She grinned and came close, pressing her index finger against the strings of his mandolin. She dragged them down to produce the desired vibrating noise.]

So how do we start?

[inbarrels]

/he gave her a smile, glancing down at her fingers as they moved. He didn't budge. Instead he took her hand in his, twining their fingers backwards as such he could guide them over the strings properly./

There, you see? Now, if I can borrow your other hand I can show you how to properly grip my frets.

[princess_arista]

You can borrow whatever you want. [She giggles, apparently having complete trust in his.]