It's a party! [Open!]
Characters: EVERYBODY EVERYWHERE!
Location: Shibusen City Park
Rating: Going with PG-13 since there's mistletoe and drinking
Time: Dec 13, from 6am to midnight]
Description: Oh look, a Christmas festival
( Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you. )
Location: Shibusen City Park
Rating: Going with PG-13 since there's mistletoe and drinking
Time: Dec 13, from 6am to midnight]
Description: Oh look, a Christmas festival
( Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you. )
Huffing frustratedly at herself, her arms cross closely over her chest as she taps a booted foot on the ground, her patience already running thin. Honestly, she hasn't even been standing there for five minutes...]
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Still, he appeared casually dressed as he almost always was, though his old uniform was discarded for leather pants and a sleeveless form-fitting vest. He walked over to where she was impatiently stand and smirked.] Pants tonight, huh? This must be a special occasion.
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And shame on you for keeping such a cute girl like me waiting around. [Her head turns away with a dramatic huff.] I thought I was gonna have to go find somebody else to hang out with me tonight.
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Well, you don't have much patience anyway, and I was actually waiting way over there to see how long before you got all mad and stomped your feet. [He offered a faint smirk and mirrors her hands-on-hips look.] Want a hot chocolate, or are you just going to run in circles to warm up?
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I am warm! [But she gives the hot chocolate stand a longing look, puffs out her cheeks, then lets out a heavy sigh before reaching out and grabbing for his hand.] C'mon, it might be free but I'm just going to pretend that you're buying it so I'll feel better.
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[He allowed her to take his hand and shrugged his shoulders as he moved to get in line for a hot chocolate. He knew that she would have wanted one; why else meet here?] Hey, I'm going to win you something big tonight, so don't be like that. I mean, you've already graduated to holding my hand, so you much be excited about our 'date'.
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I don't remember you asking me out on a date! [Despite the outburst, her hand lets go of his and retreats too quickly even as she stands close beside him - not because she wants to, he just gives off warmth.] I'm just trying to make sure you don't get lost, especially if you're gonna get me a big prize.
[And after a pause she glances over to him.] Are you really gonna try to win me something? [She couldn't hide the hope in her tone even if she tried.]
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No, but you're holding my hand like we're on one. [Okay, he was just teasing, since he wasn't used to holding hands with anyone anyway. It was also really easy to tease her about it too. She wasn't moving that far away after all.] I can see over the crowd better than you can, short-stop. You just want to be close to me because I'm awesome.
[Raising an eyebrow at her lack of faith, he snorted.] 'Try', no. 'Win', yes. Anything you want, you point out, and I'll win it for you. It better be big too, or it isn't worth it.
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[Her eyes light up with excitement but she hurriedly turns her head away, biting her inner cheek to keep at least the smile at bay.] Anything, hm? [Letting her think like that is dangerous. Luckily, they're at the front of the line before she can create any ideas that are too dastardly.
With one look up she promptly stops, wincing at the dreaded 'kissing-plant' hanging over the counter. They really are everywhere... Leaning away from it, she holds up two fingers for the one working in the booth.] Two! With lots and lots and lots of whipped cream. [And after a thoughtful pause] And marshmallows! [No, Cloud, you don't get a say in how you take your hot chocolate.]
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[He didn't really like that look, since he knew that it would be trouble, but he accepted it. He had promised that he would win her something, and he meant it. This was possibly one of the only times they would hang out outside of training.
He let her order without complaint, shaking his head at her need for all the extras. Really, Yuffie? Oh well, let her get high on sugar and bounce around. ] So what's new in your life, anyway? [Serious conversation? It happens.]
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[She bounces on the balls of her feet excitedly, grinning from ear to ear when the finished cups are handed over to her. She holds one out to him, mountain of whipped cream and marshmallows threatening to tip and even more so at that question which makes her flinch. It's just a reminder that she hasn't been around him as much as she should be, but on the other hand... his partner is a repellant.]
Uh, you know, this and that and just partner stuff. [She laughs weakly before taking an experimental sip of her drink to distract herself. Another shiver runs through her and she tightens her hold on the cup, letting her eyes wander away from him and searching the booths lining the path ahead.] ( ... )
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He grunted as he took the monstrosity that happened to double as his hot chocolate. He wondered where the 'hot chocolate' part was under all the whipping cream, and he was just thankful there was a straw to nab on his way out of the booth. Her flinch was recognized, but he said nothing about it.
He knew something was up when she declined to talk about herself and passed it off to him to talk. That... just didn't happen.] You sound guilty for some reason, but I suppose we're aren't as close as we used to be. [He took a pointed sip from his straw and looked elsewhere.] Just missions mostly, which takes me out of the city. I recently left the Watch, and I share ownership of a cat and a child.
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[Guilt settles into her eyes before she's frowning down at the ground. Another drink from her hot chocolate and Yuffie wipes away the cream left on the tip of her nose before looking up at Cloud again with a renewed smile.] You and Tifa were taking care of two kids back home, so it isn't that weird now with just one and a cat. [Well, not to her anyway.] But it's too bad about the Watch.
[She sighs loudly] You know, I joined because you were in it. Now I guess I'll just have to break into your room and bug you on my free time.
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[He's busy looking elsewhere in the festival to notice much, and he would feel bad for making a girl feel guilty. He glanced at her for the smile, thinking there might be trouble.] Kids are scared of me, so why would I take care of one? Though... Marlene is really clingy to me.
[He had his reasons for leaving.] You won't break into my room. [He sounded almost patient.] My partner hardly sleeps after all, and he's not keen on intruders. I guess I'll just have to break into your room. Not like I'll find anything interesting but stolen goods.
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[An eyebrow raises and Yuffie tilts her head toward him, humming thoughtfully before shrugging.] It doesn't seem like any kids are scared of you, though. Marlene and Denzel think you're great, and those kids helped you that one time, too. [But she won't specify anything beyond that and instead she quickly continues speaking.] Even Godo likes you, so you're not only a Trouble Magnet but a Child Magnet, too! [Excuse her while she laughs at her own joke.]
Wait a minute, I'm interesting so if you're breaking into my room you'd find me. Sheesh... [A roll of her eyes before she's waggling a finger at him.] And I'm not an intruder! I'm a friend, so it turns into an unannounced visit. He shouldn't get so huffy about that... [Grumbling to herself, though, she does realize she wouldn't want to be caught by him regardless of what or who she was. Her annoyed ( ... )
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[A ghost of a smirk flashes across his face.] As long as it's just you there, I'm okay with that. [He shrugs his shoulders, not about to get in an argument over Sephiroth, so he wisely drops the topic. He remembers Tifa's warning about not talking about it.] We just need to hang out again.
[Looking to the game she points out, he examines it for a moment, not exactly thrilled about shooting game. At least it's close-range.] Alright, but which prize do you want? That will tell how much I have to beat this by.
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