W-well, Shrike and I already did the mistletoe thing in the last game, so it kinda felt like... it'd make that one less special. D.Va might wanna do something crazy, but uh...
[He's growing redder and redder as he goes on, clearly speaking to fill for time while he wrestles with the actual thing he wants to say. Rubbing his nose, he glances away for a second, sheepish--]
[She settles a hand lightly on his shoulder, which is probably not strictly necessary, and tilts her head up to press her lips to his cheek, lingering only briefly.]
[Fortunately the tumult of feelings settle down after a little while. Unfortunately the most clear feeling she has left after she's calmed down somewhat is being very sure she wants to kiss him more, and her eyes follow his lips more than is especially natural. Maybe this was a bad idea, actually?
Well, she's definitely not going to kiss him more than he wants, regardless.]
...Mmm.
[She turns slightly on her heel to go and then pauses, suddenly anxious.]
Not that I have to—kiss and run? If you... wanted to talk more. I have a few things I want to do, but that's not a packed kiss schedule or anything, and I do enjoy...
[He stops in his tracks. MAYBE THIS WAS A BAD IDEA, ACTUALLY??? Some kind of boundary might be crossed. Or feelings mixed up. Griffin had his girlfriends already and he still thought of Maki as a friend and...
...
but... all these lines drawn in the sand, he was overthinking them again. It was Maki herself who encouraged him to think openly about relationships. Without the pressure of everything else, what did he want?
[Some visible tension goes out of her at his response. Okay, breathe. It's fine. Nothing was ruined. They can both approach this reasonably.
She exhales slowly as she tries to reset and come up with a topic of conversation.]
...I was talking to Shrike, the other day, and she told me I'd definitely be invited the next time avante has dinner, so I'll probably... come by. I meant to earlier, there's just... been a lot going on. As usual.
Is there anything people like that I could bring...?
Nemesis likes Japanese food, for sure. I've tried making it, but I don't think it's quite there yet. And Kestrel'll inhale anything you put in front of her, so... having extra food's a good idea. I don't know where she puts it all, but you'll instantly be her favourite person.
Y'know, alongside every other favourite person who's ever fed her.
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I-In general, I mean! Like, with Shrike or D.Va. —Or, well... I'd...
[......]
I'd be happy to do something with you too, but I know that's a bit...
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He's stupid
and got caught up with owning King
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[He's growing redder and redder as he goes on, clearly speaking to fill for time while he wrestles with the actual thing he wants to say. Rubbing his nose, he glances away for a second, sheepish--]
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--I wouldn't mind a kiss on the cheek. From you, I-I mean.
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[That surprises and flusters her more it has any right to.
She fidgets with her hair for a moment before she manages to respond, her cheeks turning quickly bright red as well.]
...Right now? Or...
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[Tries not to fidget. Fidgets a lot.]
I just think... y'know, after last time...... I'd rather replace that with a better memory. Of you.
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[She steps closer, movements hesitant and skin still flushed, but her gaze focused steadily on his face.]
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Here's to a new year, right?
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...Yeah. Hopefully it will bring some better things.
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...Thanks. That was-- nice.
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Mm. Thank you.
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Do you... um. Should I do you one back???
[IS THAT HOW GAME WORK]
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[wait was that too eager]
That is—if you want to?
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PAINLESS! NOT WEIRD!! YEAH!!!!]
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This is a lie. Maki has never not been flustered by a kiss on the cheek from a boy she likes. She doesn't manage to say anything for a few seconds.]
...R-Right... good. That... should do it.
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very cool people
Griffin is also kinda frozen for a moment, fumbling over what the hell to even say now, before the words trip out of his mouth, uhh]
Okay uh. Have... fun with your train thing!!
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Well, she's definitely not going to kiss him more than he wants, regardless.]
...Mmm.
[She turns slightly on her heel to go and then pauses, suddenly anxious.]
Not that I have to—kiss and run? If you... wanted to talk more. I have a few things I want to do, but that's not a packed kiss schedule or anything, and I do enjoy...
[Her cheeks turn pink again.]
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...
but... all these lines drawn in the sand, he was overthinking them again. It was Maki herself who encouraged him to think openly about relationships. Without the pressure of everything else, what did he want?
He wanted to spend time with his friend.
Answering with a small, relieved smile,]
I wouldn't mind.
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She exhales slowly as she tries to reset and come up with a topic of conversation.]
...I was talking to Shrike, the other day, and she told me I'd definitely be invited the next time avante has dinner, so I'll probably... come by. I meant to earlier, there's just... been a lot going on. As usual.
Is there anything people like that I could bring...?
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Nemesis likes Japanese food, for sure. I've tried making it, but I don't think it's quite there yet. And Kestrel'll inhale anything you put in front of her, so... having extra food's a good idea. I don't know where she puts it all, but you'll instantly be her favourite person.
Y'know, alongside every other favourite person who's ever fed her.
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Yeah. I worry 'bout her.
She's way too innocent for this place.
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