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 Posted: Sat May 10, 2014 11:15 pm
Danny tilted her head. "Okay but ... what are you gonna do?" She leaned over to see if he'd written his name on the papers yet. No dice.
She threw her arm around Rikki's shoulders and said, "Aw buck up, buddy. If you really want them you can just steal his!"
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Posted: Sat May 10, 2014 11:19 pm
"A romance in the making?" Kiyoshi asked, attempting to raise one eyebrow - something that had been described in various books - only for the other eyebrow to raise as well.
... At least one eyebrow was raised higher than the other.
He seemed to lean in a little more, scrutinizing the girl's face, recognizing her expression as one of delight. He briefly considered the possibility that she might had read the same book he did - since it was a somewhat of a popular book back in middle school, and they looked to be of similar age - but her reply confirmed it for him. She probably read that book. Or a similar story of that genre.
"Thank you kindly, Sir Cecilia. I'm looking forward to this tour," He beamed, pinching air where the skirt of a dress might be, and doing a curtsy. If anyone was staring, he was completely oblivious; he just thought that it was wonderful, how receptive she was to him, "Where should we start?"
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Posted: Sat May 10, 2014 11:21 pm
Shun eyes narrowed for the moment and he moved his papers away from Rikki just in case he got any ideas from Danny's suggestion.
"Yes, I'm taking them. I just.."
He trailed off while looking down at the papers. The letters were all jumbled up to him, making little sense. He wouldn't be able to fill these out properly. Not on his own at least. He was going to need to ask for help, but there also was the matter of his pride, unfortunately.
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Posted: Sat May 10, 2014 11:33 pm
That was it.
This guy was her new best friend.
She let out an excited, whispered "ahhhh" when he replied in exactly the manner she had hoped, and one could practically see the stars in her eyes as she struggled to maintain her composure. It was so hard to look dignified when she was grinning from ear to ear, but she tried her absolute best. "Seeing as this is a festival, I was thinking that perhaps we could check out the booths first, if that pleases you?"
Bending her arm at the elbow, she offered for the boy to take it. "I hear there are some games, not to mention booths selling wares and ones running small contests. If you tire at any point, I can carry you."
She was serious about that too.
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Posted: Sat May 10, 2014 11:45 pm
"A fine suggestion," Kiyoshi replied; as much as he was squealing internally, the only indication that he was enjoying himself was the genuine smile on his face - and he just couldn't stop smiling, "This is the first large scale festival that I've attended, so I would like to take a gander at the games first, if you don't mind?"
Take a gander. Where else would he be able to use it oh he is so excited.
"Carry me?" He paused momentarily, "I do not object to that, as long as you can lift me." Maybe this petite looking girl is actually covered with muscles. Who knows?
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2014 12:09 am
By this point, Cecilia probably would have agreed with whatever the boy said, and so she was 100% fine with checking out the games. Really, she was pretty curious to see what was available for playing herself. "As you desire!" She chirped, having to stop herself from giggling, "And, um...yes, I'm certain that I can lift you! I mean, I am a heroine and all."
And so she proceeded to try.
As a skinny, seemingly muscle-less girl who stood at 4'9", it seemed likely that she wouldn't be able to lift Kiyoshi up even a few inches, nevermind sweep him off of feet, and indeed, that was the case. It was a good thing she tried to start easy instead of immediately attempting to pick him up in a princess carry--as she wrapped her arms around his waist and tried to lift him up, Cecilia realized that it really wasn't as easy as she had thought. She managed to lift him maybe half a centimeter off the ground before she had to give up.
"O...o..kay..." She squeaked, huffing and puffing for air, "Maybe...maybe carrying you...is out of the question..."
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2014 12:24 am
Kiyoshi stood very still as Cecilia attempted the seemingly impossible, knowing that moving would make her task more difficult. When he was back on his feet again, he smoothed out the newly formed creases on his shirt.
"It is a good attempt nonetheless," He tried to reassure her by giving her a few pats on her head, the same way his sister would, "Most heroes and heroines in the books don't start out as heroes and heroines. They must go through countless trials and tribulations in order to hone themselves physically and mentally... It is the journey that counts. I am sure you will be able to carry me someday."
He most certainly welcome her to try. Anytime.
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2014 12:40 am
She had wilted a little at her failure, brown eyes turned down towards the ground in disappointment--she had been so sure that she would succeed! Lifting her gaze only when she felt Kiyoshi pat at her head, the corners of Cecilia's lips turned up slightly at his encouragement, and then spread into a little grin as he went on.
"Yeah...yeah, you're right!" She nodded, the movement starting slow but becoming vigorous just a split second after, "It's still a little too early for me, isn't it? I still have a ways to go, but one day...one day I promise you that I'll be able to carry you properly!"
Wow. Wow, what a promise. So touching.
Offering her arm to him again, the small teen beamed up at him. "Anyways! Shall we?"
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2014 12:47 am
"That's the spirit," Kiyoshi replied quietly, "I look forward to the day you can fulfill that promise." Maybe he should watch his weight to help her along? There's that "Guide to cheap healthy eating" book he saw that one time that might help...
"Let's proceed," He took her arm - or rather, rested his hand on her arm since he was taller - with a nod.
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2014 10:23 am
As Shun trailed off Cyril couldn't help but give an envious stare.
"Jeez what is it about that guy..." He remarked
ironically after he told Shun to take the opportunity. He stared at Rikki with eyes
of understanding. Cyril understood the feeling of wanting papers as well.
"Better luck next time eh?" He said to Rikki. Although in
this mind he couldn't help but feel angry that he wasn't picked.
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2014 11:06 am
Rikki eyed the papers as if considering Danny's advice for a second, but then his expression cleared and his grinned. He didn't seem to really think about Shun's hesitation. "We should go find you something to write with so you can fill those out. I'm sure one of these booths has to have a pen."
He turned to Cyril and gave him a thumbs up. "Yeah man, they just couldn't see how great I am." He curled his arm like he was showing off bulging muscles, but he was all lean meat. Whatever muscle he had wasn't visually impressive.
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2014 11:36 am
Cyril gave Rikki a small grin. "Aha yeah" he said
bluntly. He didn't think much of him although he did stand out. Pointing his
finger "Why don't we try that stall over there?".
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2014 12:12 pm
Danny nodded, finding the others' ideas to be sound.
"I think we have some pens back at my booth ... but I don't waaaaanna go back there!" She tugged on Shun's sleeve, and said, "Don't look so upset, okay? We'll find you a pen."
Then she began walking in the direction Cyril had pointed in.
[ exiting! ]
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2014 12:13 pm
Shun grunted lowly in thought. The lack of a pen wasn't the issue. He didn't really want to hang around with these people for long, but for now he went along. Letting out a sigh, he traveled with them towards one of the booth games.
[Exit]
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2014 12:15 pm
Rikki gave a little wave to Cyril as he followed his little party towards one of the booths. This was a very important mission for a pen.
[Exit]
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