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 Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2015 11:09 pm
"Probably." She stretched on top of him, "They were minor burns. It just doesn't help that I keep agitating them by practicing the moves I need too. It'll fade. Ballerina's have suffered through much more." She leaned back and held her foot up in a delicate point for him to see. Though it was bare, it was easy to see the callouses and fading bruises on the top of her feet.
"We push ourselves for perfection." She let her foot slide down. She could feel his heat, the embarassment from him. But she also felt comfort and ease and well...She dipped her head forward, making a audible pleased sound as the cool cream slid down her throat. Ice cream was gods gift to humans in tribulation.
Amen to the lord above.
"It's delicious." She took the spoon from him, then scooped a bite out for him, holding it out for him. Her eyes were twinkling with mischief. "Your turn?"
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Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2015 11:32 pm
Lorne stared at her foot with more than a touch of awe, one hand curling briefly at the small of her back. He rationed it was to make sure she kept her balance - but she was the dancer, not him. "I knew ballerinas worked hard, but... " He'd never really looked into it; when it came to dancing, he was two left feet. (Not had, was.)
"Your dedication is amazing, " was the best way he could put how he felt into words, and it wasn't really enough. He'd never been so completely dedicated to one thing in his life, he realized. - not like this. "They're... they're idiots if they don't see that."
His socked feet curled and uncurled at the sound she made, but his shy smile didn't falter. I am a mess, he thought wryly to himself. But as much as it embarrassed him, he loved it. He loved that she was close even if he squirmed and blushed and made a fool of himself. He loved that she was smiling and happy with him and he could do something like that for her. He adored that twinkle in her eye that meant nothing but trouble. Lorne flashed her a look before he leaned in to claim his bite.
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Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2015 11:43 pm
She was pretty thankful that he moved himself to adjust for her. It was small things like that, that spoke of the easy comfort they shared with each other. She trusted him, even in all his shy glory, to not let her fall off of him or the chair.
"You're giving me too much praise." Her cheeks turned pink again before fading quickly. "Colin could give you just as many war stories. Dedication is just our shield." She laughed, "I adore you so much Lorne. I'm very blessed that you are in my life." And she thought to herself, one day to be hers. Not yet though. She wanted to enjoy what it was they had. Just a bit longer. Just a bit longer she wanted to enjoy that he simply enjoyed her for being her.
When he took the bite, she actually giggled a little.
"Your face." She teased, "I'm surprised the ice cream hasn't melted with the gaze you're giving me." She laughed again, feeling free and alive.
She felt like doing something, showing him something. Showing herself something. They were super hero's, with planets and wonders to explore, other worlds to go to. There was more to this war then just chaos.
There was more to them then just a couple of fights.
"Do you wanna go to my moon with me?" She asked, smiling at him, though she felt the nerves bundled deep in her chest. She didn't want to think of a ruined moment. "I haven't been, I'm terrified it might be a waste land." She breathed out, "But if you came with me Lorne? I think I could face it."
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Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2015 12:07 am
"I'm sure he could, " Lorne murmured, hesitating only for a moment before gently cupping her cheek. "But that makes you no less amazing. You worked so hard to even come this far, I can't help but... really respect that, " and again, he was struggling for the right words. But he was more satisfied with those. He gave that sheepish smile even then, averting his eyes just briefly as he added, "And, I, uh... adore it, too. Just so you know."
His face burned, but he laughed with her, making a futile effort to stick his tongue up to catch the stray cream. Some of it had dabbed on his nose, right at the tip, naturally. "Was I giving a look?" he laughed even harder, fueled by nervous excitement.
The surprise showed on his face only because it was sudden - but it quickly gave way to that rare, toothy smile that was reserved for the select few that Lorne got comfortable enough with. "I'd love to go, " he said, an excited, boyish glint in his eyes as he leaned forward to brush his lips in that feather light way on her forehead. "I'd be honored to visit your moon with you."
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Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2015 12:26 am
She didn't know what to do with just the amount of feelings he was causing her. She felt like some giddy teenager. She felt for once, that her confidence was absolutely dim to the amount of comments he kept giving her. Her ego inflated.
But of it all, she felt happy. She closed her eyes at his touched, inhaled a breath as if it would be their last one. Really it was just the beginning for them.
"You were." She murmured, "It was hot." Then she she slid herself off his lap, touching barefoot to the ground. "I'll help you put this all away, we can eat some when we get back?" She asked, hopeful as she put all the goods away in the fridge, practically making herself at home.
Once it was done.
"Methone power Make-up." She lazily spun the pen out of....SOMEWHERE magical something and transformed into Methone.
"You'll have to be powered up for me darling." She bounced a little, looking through the instructions on her phone one more time. Okay two more times. She could take Mont Blanc, but she was sure they wouldn't be able to stay too long.
"I have no idea what to expect when we get there though..."
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Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2015 12:50 am
Hot. Maybe that's how his face felt, but as for the way he looked... he laughed softly as he stood up, stretching himself out to his full height and then some, a few joints popping in that perfect way. When they got back; how late would it be? He wondered with a surge of what could only be described as giddy nervous panic if she might be staying over. Not that he'd mind, and he was a gentleman, and - he'd absolutely never stayed with a girl overnight anywhere in his life, and the realization was kind of a hearty slap to the face as he helped her clean up. "We can even watch a movie, " to answer her actual question about the ice cream after all this, smiling rather coyly. "I have Netflix and stuff - if you want."
He did, however, politely avert his gaze as she transformed; he nodded when she asked for him to power up, willing his own pen into his grasp to join her as Mont Blonc. When he did, he peered over her shoulder, furrowing his brow a little. He looked at his ring. Then back at the phone. "... your stuff looks so easy to use, " he remarked a little dejectedly, making sulking a little about the mysterious ring blueprints he'd spent months staring at with no results. He really had to ask Aegir about meeting that cat or something.
"Well, what I expect, " he declared, outright planting his chin on her shoulder... although as gingerly as ever. "... is that we'll see space together. And - and I like that." Maybe he'd see Saturn for the first time? His heart thumped excitedly at the thought, still aching to see his Wonder. Soon.
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Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2015 10:19 pm
He was asking her to stay. She couldn't even turn that down. She didn't care about his roommate. She wanted to curl up next to him, watch movies and sleep. It was, in her mind, the ultimate date.
"Yes!" She looked up at him, as he went from Lorne to Mont Blanc. "Yes I would like to stay." She took his hand and laughed as he looked over her shoulder.
"I've heard that it wasn't this easy. Ash upgraded my phone, and another senshi actually made the database for us." She looked down at his ring. "Maybe we can find Knights to write a guide for you guys too? It could be a good project." She held her breath as she nuzzled his cheek against hers. Then she took her hand tightly.
"Hold your breath Handsome." She pressed the button and they disappeared from his room. She didn't feel space. She didn't feel the travelling.
What she felt was sand. What she heard was the calm waves of ocean. Her mouth fell open as she looked at the setting. Ocean for days, beaches and islands. Fern and a mild climate. Methone's Moon was practically a tropical paradise.
Above them, in the sky was a consistent northern lights, like on earth. A ribbon of blue and green and purple against a star filled sky. And right off to the side was saturn. Huge, with the rings and all.
"Monty..." She gripped his hand...."It's..." Words failed her as she looked around. It was a little paradise. Something she had never expected.
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Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2015 11:23 pm
Even if he remained as flustered as ever, the smile on his face when she said she'd stay was insanely, stupidly bright. Nerve-wracking? A little. (Understatement.) But really, how could he not be excited about spending more time with her?
"Ash again... I really do need to meet her, " Mont Blonc murmured quietly, mostly to himself. Aegir had mentioned maybe arranging something, although a lot had happened since then. That wasn't a bad suggestion at all, though. Something he'd love to get behind. "That would be a great project, " he said, a touch of raw enthusiasm in his voice. "You're brilliant!"
Even if he was supposed to be holding his breath (and he meant to, it just happened so fast!), he was sort of subtly relishing the feel of her cheek and wondering if she wore perfume or just smelled so wonderful all on her own and -- before he could even wonder if that was a weird thing to do or not they were already there.
His jaw dropped, completely taken aback by what he saw. The sands. The beaches. Most of all, Saturn in the sky, the first and only time he was seeing his planet with his own eyes, engulfed in breathtaking lights. His hand squeezed her's tight, and he slowly breathed out, "Beautiful. Oh, Methone..."
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Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2015 11:33 pm
"I'll arrange something if you like. My little Silver lady visits me often." She squinted and hummed little...that wasn't quite..well...ANYWHOO. "Please Handsome, I can't be gorgeous, amazing and brilliant. Need to save some for the plebeians." She teased and then nodded.
She slipped out of her sandals, the sand was soft and cool. She had a feeling that it never got super hot here. Something told her, a...instinct? Memory? That the sky was always lit by the lights and nothing else. That this moon was just right. Just perfect.
"The water..." She went closer to it, dipping a toe in it. It felt like water. Cool. It smelled though...like fresh spring water, water you'd find from snow caps. Unlike the salty oceans of earth. "It's like fresh...water. like spring water?" She looked at him, stunned and humbled. Her fear had been for nothing.
"This is my world." she looked at him, reaching over to grip his sleeve. In retrospect, she was a little misty eyed, like the man before her. "It's beautiful. I was worried it wouldn't be, but it is...." She did a circle, her skirt swaying in the air. Her arms held up high. As if in response to her, the sky grew bright, the beach lit up with the reflected colors.
"Thank you...for coming here with me." She moved back to Monty, pulling him down for a kiss. "It means my world to me."
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Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 12:00 am
"You'd do that?" He didn't even know why he was asking; of course she would. "I mean, if she's not busy..." Better way to put it. Much better. He hummed himself, light and melodious. "Well... I'm a horrible liar, so you know I'm not, " he teased back. Not the best retort, exactly, but at least he sort of managed to say it without stuttering. That was progress, right? - his flirting was getting better, right?
(God Aegir would laugh so hard.)
Mont Blonc didn't even realize he'd gotten emotional over it. He was just so blown away by what he saw, what he smelled, all of it. Nothing could be more beautiful than this. But when she gripped his sleeve and he looked at her, the light reflected in her eyes, he realized he'd been wrong.
"Thank you for sharing it with me, " he half-whispered back to her, and he savored the kiss for as long as it lasted with a soft hum bubbling in the back of his throat. When it ended he tried to look away, at the sand, at the water, anything. But he couldn't help stealing glances back at her as he said just as quietly, "Of course it's beautiful - it's your's."
Pixie Nyxie I'M STICKING TO THE SAP AAAH
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Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 1:12 pm
"I'd do anything for you." Methone dropped that little bomb easily, though it wasn't...not true. She'd do anything for Monty to make his powered life easier. Just like, she would do anything for Aegir. "Ash is really sweet, and she likes handsome men. I don't see why she wouldn't want to help you out handsome." Seriously, introducing Ash to handsome Men was just as good for the cat as it was for the men she met.
"You don't lie." She laughed, "You haven't to me yet." She didn't think he would either.
She looked up at him, "You..You are the best thing to happen to me, since I become Methone." She sighed happily. "I want to see more, I want to explore more." She pulled him from the beach, following that feeling that she had been here before. Into trees and woods. Underneath them was crumbled rocky path, but a path none the less. When she hit the city remains, buidlings of rubble. She stopped and stared. It was just the beginning of a large arch of buildings, metal and class and palm trees. A river ran down the middle of a huge dias.
It was still a tropical paradise.
"Look..." She ran her hand over one of the buildings, with a clear blue glass. "They had glass. It looks..."
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Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 1:49 pm
Mont Blonc made a noise that almost sounded like a hiccup, his eyes widening all over again - he smiled, then, a surge of warmth rising in him. He wanted to say that he'd do anything for her, too - whether powered or not - but the words somehow got lost between his mind and his mouth, and he'd just have to hope she knew. "Thank you..."
The way she looked at him when she said that all but made him melt; even so, this time he had to say it. "You are too, Methone - I hope you know that - you really, really are." She hadn't been there in the future he'd seen - or really, if she had been there, he hadn't known her. He thought back to the way he'd felt then, and the way he'd felt in the park when he'd been surrounded by knights and senshi alike and felt so alone in the eye of the storm. With people like her, Aegir too - he couldn't even imagine feeling that way with them in his life.
He stared in awe at everything around them as they walked, captivated by the nature that, although a paradise, didn't look that much different from what they'd find on earth. It made him want to look closer, investigate. More than anything to take an afternoon someday and just sit with Methone under a tree and read to her under that sky.
If it wasn't awe-inspiring enough, the buildings in themselves were a wonder, even broken down as they were. "This is so amazing, " he murmured, peering at their reflections in the glass, and he wished he had better words for it. "It's... I can't even begin to - do you remember any of this?" he asked, turning to her. " - I don't really know how - " How past lives worked? How it felt to remember? "How does it feel, being here?"
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Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 2:51 pm
"I don't know how it feels. It's like you know..." She thought hard about it. "When you go to your hometown, and they've built around some things. But you still know all the paths and all the hidden little places." She smiled.
"It feels like home." More then earth ever had. "It feels like....like I want to be here." She lowered herself to the ground, where ever so slowly, the plants faded back, clearing the path. It was like watching the ground recede a little back into what once was. The plants turned greener, the flowers brighter.
"There is a shrine somewhere..." She moved away from him, following a path that led up a long flight of stone stairs. At the top opened into a large circular cliff, formed by the ancients of her time. In the middle was a stone platform, free of debris and plants. Clear as day.
Tattered clothing remains, and she went to a piece, picking it up.
"Monty." She held it up for him to see. "It's....the northern lights..." But in a cloth? at least a piece of one.
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Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 3:11 pm
What a fitting analogy, Mont Blonc thought to himself, smiling back at her. Maybe that's why he felt such a pang when he looked at Saturn? - was it even really the same, though? - it didn't really matter now.
It was enough just to see her in her element, in a place she hadn't even known she had such a connection to. To see the way the path and the fauna reacted to her - he'd been a page for a long time, now. But of all he'd seen, this was probably the closest he'd ever seen to the world of magic he'd envisioned as a child, his nose buried in a book.
Where she went, he followed without question, a grateful observer in her exploration. Even if he hadn't thought she was wrong, he still felt a jolt of pleased surprise in the pit of his stomach when she found what she was looking for. And that fabric...
"How...?" he asked in that breathless way, compelled to reach out and touch it - he stopped himself before he did and pulled his hand away, vaguely embarrassed with himself. It was her things, her place; to do something like that without permission felt like the jump from observer to intruder. "It's absolutely stunning."
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Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2015 2:53 pm
She dropped the cloth in his hand.
"It feels like sheer silk?" She said in awed wonder, "Like it was spun for the highest threads." She let him hold it as she looked around. The planet was thrumming with life, calling out to her.
In the moment, she knew that eventually, she would have to come here alone.
"Thank you again..." She reached over and nodded. "We'll take this home. Let's go home handsome." She smiled at him. "I want movies and ice cream and cuddles." She reached over to him like a greedy child. Her planet could wait, it was so much to take in after all. She just wanted, simple things.
"Are you ready to go back?"
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