[ yeah she's gonna heckle him someday about that other one.
... will's been honest and open with her from day one, and she has no reason not to believe him now. but he's also. thinking of minami. he's kind of. he is sort of. if someone else liked him, then--
actually, no, if someone else liked him then it's their fault for not saying anything before, mission be damned. there's always time for love. for telling someone they're important to you. don't look back on this in a few weeks if she can't spit a word out. ]
... Okay. [ they missed that ship anyway. ] I believe you. One of them sounds really married to her job anyway.
[ two of them if she really wants to cut that golden heart girl out of the race. which she does. ]
Think they'll tease you for bagging a babe like me first day?
[she has teased him so many times that he knows she isn't going to let the whole "whirlwind romance" thing with Anna go. she may even be proud of him for moving so quickly and decisively. traits of a true king!!]
[HE NEEDED A VACATION. HE DIDN'T SAY IT BECAUSE HE IS DUTY-BOUND BUT GOD DID HE NEED THIS--]
[not that he realizes how much he needed it, either]
If we were on a tighter deadline, I might be.
[but as things are, his party back home is kind of stuck in a waiting game. they have a several week stretch of free time before their next big move, and. . . well. they are all agreed: why shouldn't Will spend that doing something productive for his campaign?]
[like going on a dating competition and becoming more popular!!]
But right now, there isn't much to worry about. It gives me time to focus on what's happening here.
[both for purposes of a) gaining public favor, b) earning everyone their wishes, and c) . . . meeting and connecting with new people]
[ she's not can she abort this conversation how does he say stuff like that with a straight face he's a different kind of stupid than nukumizu she's contemplating the pool again but she has to say something similar in return for the sake of the show-- ]
W-Well... there's still plenty of time to get to know me more, so. You've got that to look forward to.
[and unfortunately for Anna, the walk to the back door is fairly short! and once they reach it, he slows to a stop, turning to face her fully]
. . . good night then, Anna.
[and]
[don't mind him as he reaches out to slide his fingers underneath her chin, tilting her head up slightly so he can lean in for a very innocent, very chaste kiss]
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[but he draws up a smile and shakes his head]
They are wonderful people. I'd like for you to meet them sometime.
And you don't have to worry. They're my precious friends, but that's all they are. Friends.
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... will's been honest and open with her from day one, and she has no reason not to believe him now. but he's also. thinking of minami. he's kind of. he is sort of. if someone else liked him, then--
actually, no, if someone else liked him then it's their fault for not saying anything before, mission be damned. there's always time for love. for telling someone they're important to you. don't look back on this in a few weeks if she can't spit a word out. ]
... Okay. [ they missed that ship anyway. ] I believe you. One of them sounds really married to her job anyway.
[ two of them if she really wants to cut that golden heart girl out of the race. which she does. ]
Think they'll tease you for bagging a babe like me first day?
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Junah definitely will.
[she has teased him so many times that he knows she isn't going to let the whole "whirlwind romance" thing with Anna go. she may even be proud of him for moving so quickly and decisively. traits of a true king!!]
But mostly, I think they'll just be happy.
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Because you're having fun and making friends?
[ like he's some kid ]
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Of course. But also-- because I'm happy.
[they'll be happy that he's happy!!]
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[ even though the fate of so many tribes are resting on his shoulders and he's here on some dumb TV show trying to campaign his reign? ]
I mean, it's not bad here, and it's pretty fun... but I'm pretty impressed you're not more worried.
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[not that he realizes how much he needed it, either]
If we were on a tighter deadline, I might be.
[but as things are, his party back home is kind of stuck in a waiting game. they have a several week stretch of free time before their next big move, and. . . well. they are all agreed: why shouldn't Will spend that doing something productive for his campaign?]
[like going on a dating competition and becoming more popular!!]
But right now, there isn't much to worry about. It gives me time to focus on what's happening here.
[both for purposes of a) gaining public favor, b) earning everyone their wishes, and c) . . . meeting and connecting with new people]
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[ ... heheh. she's bumping his shoulder a little. ]
Soooooooo... what's made you the happiest?
[ and why is it ~her~, ]
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Meeting you has made me the happiest, of course.
[and he MEANS it because Will isn't capable of being anything but grossly sincere]
I've really enjoyed getting to know you, Yana-chan.
[and she is another follower in his cause, which. . .! as she probably knows by now. . . means so much to him]
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W-Well... there's still plenty of time to get to know me more, so. You've got that to look forward to.
[ help. help. please. someone help. ]
But, um... you've... made me happy too, Will-kun.
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. . . it's getting late though, isn't it?
[he did return awfully close to bedtime]
I don't want to keep you up too long. Are you getting tired?
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[ not a fucking bit she feels so awake right now. ]
I was thinking how I could fall asleep right here, right now, leaning against you like this.
[ she wouldn't get a wink. ]
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You might fall into the water?
[WILL NO]
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You'd let me? How mean, Will-kun.
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I wouldn't--!
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I know! I'm just teasing.
[ why else would she feel okay enough to sleep on him next to the pool... gosh. ]
You're a good guy. You'd fall first.
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I'd fall. . . or you'd push me?
[ANOTHER TEASE]
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... and lingering in her press this time. ]
Don't worry, I'd be right in after you.
[ okay. she'll get up after that, shivering at the chilly wind as she goes to grab her towel and wipe at her legs. ]
Am I walking you or are you walking me?
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[Will stands as well, grasping at the strap of his bag as he waits for her to dry off]
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[ she's teasing please don't ta
i know he's gonna take it seriously but please don't take her tease seriously. there we go. she'll fold the towel over her arm. ]
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[KEEP DOING THIS TO YOURSELF]
[YOU JUST!! KEEP DOING THIS!!! TO YOURSELF!!!]
Hm. . . yes. I think so.
[and he starts making his way towards the door!]
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does in fact keep doing this to herself, and she stands there watching after him a moment before looking back at the pool in deep consideration. ]
I was just joking, Will-kun... you don't really need to do that.
[ maybe that's enough... as she... slowly makes her way after... ]
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It's okay. We've already-- [well, she knows. their time in the embrace space!!]
. . . and I'd like to, if that's-- okay?
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like to? she pauses, then shuffles forward again. he wants to? this is bad for her heart. she hopes not a single light goes up tomorrow. haha. ]
Oh, yeah. Of course it's okay. You can, I mean. If you wanna. I don't have any complaints.
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. . . good night then, Anna.
[and]
[don't mind him as he reaches out to slide his fingers underneath her chin, tilting her head up slightly so he can lean in for a very innocent, very chaste kiss]
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