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@cetrary tfln overflow

[brightknight]

( Continued from here. )

You've got so much stamina, Aerith. Certain other things start to make a ton of sense, in hindsight.

Your cover also made all the difference while I rushed opponents down up close. Is it strange for us to be fighting this much on what's supposed to be our vacation?

I kept not one, but two. Figured I should share some authority with my queen.

[cetrary]

'Certain other things' huh? I think I've gotta a tiiiiiny idea what you might be thinking about!

Are we having fun? If the answer is yes, then I think that's the point of a vacation right?

We're going to take pictures with them!!

[brightknight]

A distinct and memorable tenaciousness, and not just in combat. That what you mean?

I suppose there's something therapeutic about the beatdowns we've been giving. Helps to feel a sense of accomplishment that has nothing to do with saving the world.

They'd look good on us, for sure. Make us more of a match than we already are.

The question is... where, for pictures?

[cetrary]

Yup! Other things like....gardening, right?

Exactly! It's low stakes and just fun. Plus don't you at least kinda like hearing the crowd? I think we've become favorites! What if people start making merch for us?

Hmm, maybe we'll need a vacation from our vacation to find a place!

[brightknight]

To say nothing of the attention to detail involved. How careful and deliberate you tend to be with your hands.

I've lived with crowds my whole life, Aerith. In a way, being out there kind of brings me back. I hereby declare you an honorary member of Haly's Circus, in fact, just for the applause you draw.

I keep thinking about the ferris wheel. We can still be out and about, showing off our crowns along the way. But then we'd have a whole cabin to ourselves.

[cetrary]

You have to be. Plants need tender touches and soft whispers. Gentle ones sometimes too.

Really? That's a pretty big honor! Thank you! I promise I'll live up to bringing in the applause and adoration of the crowds.

What an excellent idea! But...what do you think we'd do in a cabin by ourselves once we're done taking pictures?

[brightknight]

Funny. In my experience, you often need the same. Is more of that in order sometime soon?

You already do. I know I have the martial arts and acrobatics stuff down pat, but magic often steals the show. Sorcerous Storm especially gets all the "oohs" and "aahs."

Oh, don't play coy with me. Alone with nobody watching in all that time... we can think of something. I'm even tempted to see how much we can get away with.

[cetrary]

Maybe I'm part plant. Annnnnd I think so!

I've noticed. Everyone loves a light show! I think people like Fleeting Familiar too but just for the familiar...

Hmm, nope still not entirely sure what you could ever be suggesting! You definitely couldn't be saying we could try something...

indecent!

[brightknight]

Must explain why you can hear what the flowers are saying. Or why you always remind me of one in bloom.

They don't know what they're missing. It's a dazzling sight... just not as alluring to the eyes as the caster.

If anything I'm suggesting is that scandalizing, just cover your eyes. I'll take care of the rest.

And you.

[cetrary]

Mmhm! It's a secret though so you better be prepared to keep it, mister! Or they'll know

I dunno, have you ever seen the familiars eyes? They're pretty alluring...

You're particularly devilish today. I guess I could at least consider it

[brightknight]

And we wouldn't want that now, would we? Whether it's from me or from them, you really do enjoy your secrets... the way I enjoy a good mystery.

Seeing them's nice and all, but it can't compete with looking into yours. (Something I need to do more often).

Maybe I'm opening up to you a little more, and I can only hope you do the same. Let me know, for instance, when you're tired or hurting.

No matter what happens, I'll catch you.

[cetrary]

maybe I just enjoy them because I know you like a mystery! I could just like watching you work

Counter: I can never get enough of looking into your eyes.

You know, I've never doubted that about you. If I ever needed a knight in black and blue armor you'd be my first choice.

Hope you know I'll catch you too.

[brightknight]

Oh, there's plenty I know you like watching... believe me.

Side point: even with the mask on? [ He says knowing how eager she can be to pry them off sometimes. ]

Bet I could rock the Loveless attire. Alphreid's, was it?

You've caught me more times than you know. Though I think the flower bed in your church did it first.

[cetrary]

Do I really make it that obvious?

Mmm, maybe not so much with the mask on. I prefer it off.

I bet you could! Maybe we should buy one of those costumes and see how you look!! And I could come break you out of a jail.

The flower bed might be hard to take out on a date though...

[brightknight]

Your pretty eyes give a lot away.

I prefer it off, too. Unless it's one of those nights we're feeling extra kinky.

I'll audition for the role, even. I was the lead singer in a band once*, y'know.

Those flowers can hold a conversation like nobody's business, though. Unfortunately, they're just not my type.

[cetrary]

On those nights I like being the one to wear the mask though! Even if it is a little big on me

Were you really? You're going to have to sing for me sometime now.

Hmm, care to share who your type is then? If it's not flowers.

[brightknight]

It might do a better job concealing your identity than mine. Say you wear your hair differently, too.

Ha, not saying we were any good. I was a bit of a one-hit Boy Wonder... but I can hold a note well enough.

Before I tell you, send me a selfie real quick. Trust me.

[cetrary]

Got any hair requests then?

I have to hear this! That's settled, we're doing karaoke one night!

Just because I always do trust you...

( she sends a selfie of herself outside kneeling down with a few of her flowers. There's a few strands of her bangs that have fallen into her face covering part of one of her eyes, but she's got a big bright smile on her face. )

[brightknight]

Y’know, I’ve never given much thought to a preference. I’ve always liked your style as is… so really, what else have you ever tried?

Surely there’s bound to be a joint somewhere among these sectors. Wall Market’s probably the first place to look.

( perfect. that’s her, alright. and what he does is save the picture before sending it right back. )

There. That’s my type.

[cetrary]

Other than the stuff Madame M has given me? Not much else. I've always just liked what's comfortable.

I'll look around next time I'm there then report back to you!

You can't see but I'm laughing a lot at that. You're very silly sometimes

[brightknight]

No wonder you wear what you wear so well.

A little intel-gathering, then. Talk about a woman after my own heart.

( and it delights him to learn how much she's laughing. the only thing better would be to hear it himself, to see how well he can set her heart at ease in person... but he's content with this. )

To think I got myself a new wallpaper in the process. I should be silly more often.

[cetrary]

People really sleep on just wearing what's comfortable.

I thought you'd like that.

Hey! If I knew you were going to use that as a wallpaper I would have taken a better picture.

[brightknight]

If you think you could do better, what's stopping you?

I certainly wouldn't complain if I got another one.

[cetrary]

Hmmm this kinda seems like a clever attempt to get more pictures

[brightknight]

Well, I'd rather not twist your arm just to see your pretty face.

I'm quite content to keep looking at my wallpaper. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯