o08 ♘ accidental video | BACKDATED to the festival, before the murder

[bloodypawn]

[The camera flickers jostling and blurring before focusing on a young girl with a beautifully embroidered kimono. Her dark hair is bound up into two small buns that sit low on her head, while light flowers adorn either side of her face. Her eyes shift, attention not focused on the camera as she speaks with a boy just feet a away, similarly adorned

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[bloodypawn]

Don't blame me so quickly. [Jeeze, Yuuki. He pokes back.] It turned on by itself.

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[trappedinresin]

[Jumps, a little ticklish. She snatches his finger with a small fist.]

But Zero, this is embarrassing...! [Her voice lowers.] You're not the one caught eating a pastry like... like...! [Franticly she signals down, 'discretely'.]

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[bloodypawn]

[She doesn't have much of a hold, as it's quite easy for him to shift his hand upward, fingers curling about her wrist. Her response, however, makes him bristle. Why is she pointing so obviously!?]

You're the one who wanted one! It could have been prevented.

[He reaches to grab her pointing hand. Hushed.] Now cut that out.

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[trappedinresin]

[Glowers, glancing away, cheeks tinted pink.]

I couldn't help it. The craving for something sweet attacked, and I didn't stand a chance. It was an emotional battle.

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[bloodypawn]

You should work on that, then. [it's good advice, really. A bit of control over her cravings could help.

He glances to her hand again, his fingers lacing between hers almost idly.] It'll make what you like taste even better.

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[trappedinresin]

[At that she glances up at him from the corner of her eye. Is that how he feels with his own? Hmm. Her lips quirk, the corner of her mouth tilting up into a half grin.]

What I like? Hmm...

[Leaning forward, she adjusts to sit beside him, resting against his side.]

Do you apply that to all aspects of your life?

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[bloodypawn]

Is that what you think?

[He just has to wonder if she thinks she'll turn the tables so easily. A light smile colors his voice more than upon his lips. He leans against her in turn.]

No one should just give in every single time.

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[trappedinresin]

[A small hum, fingers gently squeezing his hand.]

What if I like being close to you?

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[bloodypawn]

It's all relative.

[A soft brush of his thumb over her knuckles and the back of her hand. Quietly relaxed, happy to hear her say such a thing, despite any bittersweet undertones. Teases a little.]

Although I guess that can be an exception.

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[trappedinresin]

See? I don't always have just food on the brain.

[Just frequently. Quietly, content, for the moment, she remains still. The sound of his heartbeat thrums in her ears amidst the noise of the crowds. Silently she watches him, for a time. After a moment though, her hand moves.

Reaching out, finger tips gently brush silvery hair from violet eyes, tracing feather light patterns along his jaw. His skin's warm, smooth beneath her touch. Staring into his face she studies the little details, smooth curves and angles, and memorizes the intricacies. Softly she presses fingers to his lips, brushing the delicate surface.]

So handsome... [A soft murmur, studying his peaceful expression as she brushes back a few loose strands of hair toward his ear.] How did I become so fortunate to have you here with me?

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[bloodypawn]

[Her touch is so delicate, fingertips like petals drifting gently over his cheeks and through his hair. Fleeting and soft, yet still able to stir his heart into a flurry, his breath held within the first few moments, as though they would cease with even the slightest shift.

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He remains silent through her words and the question that lingers in the air. For a moment, even the ambient noises from the crowds die out, leaving simply the two of them. Finding the right words just feels too difficult. Almost inappropriate.

Instead, just a quiet murmur of her name. His lips press light and soft to her fingertips, gaze drifting shut.

It's too easy to give into the desire to lean into the touch, then, hand lifting to hers. ]

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[trappedinresin]

[Tender, she smiles, expression warm as it is soft. It floods her stomach with a sense of peace, happiness in her expression as she watches him contentedly. It's different, nice to see him so relaxed, for once in his life. A rare treat. Even before everything, long before discovering the truth of her past, his sleep itself was guarded. At the moment, though, he's like a cat; exposing his underbelly to her.

Shifting, she tugs softly on his shoulder.]

You should lie down. You were up early, putting things together. We can relax here for a little while.

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[bloodypawn]

[Eyes opening, his gaze lifts to her for a moment. She does have a point. It's easier said than done, however. Sleep doesn't come easy, and if it ever has, it's been far too long since. Drifting off into a peaceful, dreamless slumber is mostly unheard of. The nightmares of five years ago continue to lurk deep within his subconscious, never fully quieted.

As different as life is in Ukiyo, compared to home, the restless nights haven't changed much.

Still, it's a tempting idea. He was up before dawn making preparations at the bakery. The atmosphere is peaceful, the light, clean fragrance of the cherry blossoms wafting through the air, mingling with the variety of foods on display. Although strange, maybe a little annoying, by now, the theme of the festival is merely background, out of mind.]

You really think I'll be able to fall asleep here?

[His voice belies the question. A tired murmur as he leans in, lips brushing hers in another soft, warm kiss

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[trappedinresin]

[Adjusting with him, she shifts, drawing him back as his head slowly lowers to rest within the pillow of her lap. A fond smile warms her, evident as she speaks, gentle in nature. The picture is near unheard of, a hunter resting safe within the arms of a vampire. They'd always broken tradition.]

Resting is fine, too. Sometimes it's nice to just close your eyes. Besdies-- [She laughs softly] If you could sleep through class, sleeping through me can't bet that hard, right?

[Even so she doesn't expect him to, aware of how light a sleeper he is. If for just right now, though, it might be nice to be the reason he can be at ease, just for a little while. With care she runs fingers gently through soft, silvery hair. Nails softly brush the scalp, massaging while idly playing with the silky strands, tickling between. It's such an unusual color, particularly in the academy it had been. She can't help but wonder if it's something he picked up from his mother, or if it had been from his father. Or how similar they all looked in appearance.]

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[bloodypawn]

[It's all like before, yet so far from being the same. A kind, gentle touch. Such a gesture far too reminiscent of those years ago when, in retrospect, it was all so simple. Nowadays, lingering within the memories only brings a certain brand of painful nostalgia. Heartache for what never will return. Even with her compassion, all of the love she so selflessly is able to give him, and the worst part of knowing how much she truly means it.

The warmth from her body adds to his own, skin tickled by the chill mingling within the early Spring air. A whisper of a smile touches his lips at her comment and the irony it holds. Only when she laid a hand so softly upon him had he been able to peacefully drift off to sleep.

In spite of everything, he still wonders how he can possible deserve such a thing. ]