week two | mingle

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Welcome to week two, Teens Who Are Definitely Searching for Love!

Hopefully everyone got a lot of rest over the weekend, and are bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for the upcoming week, because there are a few things of interest this week.

But first, some changes of note in the house!

First: there is a giant rectangular box on the living room table, addressed to Lessing. It is a care package. The only thing in it is his sword.

There is some Bauernbrot bread on the counter. Ask Lessing about that too.

There is now a hot tub near the pool. It’s large enough to seat about six teens comfortably, but you can get more in there if you really try for some reason.

Okay I think that’s everything. Additionally, Tsukasa is here early this week! He’s looking pretty perky, seemingly recovered from the Match Ceremony, and he’s got some interesting info to share with everyone.

Embrace Space | Property Damage, etc | Dates | Mini-Event
Truth Booth Voting | Match Ceremony Submissions

Comments

[willandaway]

[closes eyes DON'T REMIND ME]

[with great exhaustion]

Yeah. I think Sanctifex Forden has been eager to claim the crown for himself for. . . years now.

[and so far, he is getting what he wants. but. . . not if Will has anything to say about it]

I'm in the top twenty. Closer to twenty, I'm sure. . .

[makeine]

You're practically at the top then.

[ to her, anyway. a hop and a skip away. ]

Not gonna be long before you're climbing past ten, Will-kun. And it'll start feeling really real then. Lemon-chan says that once you get up there, the places are just seconds apart.

[willandaway]

[he doesn't feel that way, but her encouragement. . . he likes that, and he lets out a little laugh]

I'm not sure it's the same, but. . . [tilting his head up a bit so his smile is directed at her] Your confidence is very inspiring, Yana-chan.

[makeine]

I've heard it's my best trait.

[ no, her being a go-getter was -- but that isn't the point, she's pink in the face at his smile and maybe if this was after the embrace space she'd kiss him but it's not, so, stay kissless will. ]

You should believe it more, too. I know it won't be a walk in the park, but you should act like it will be. People like it when they feel they can totally depend on the person in front of them.

[willandaway]

[CRIES IN THIS PAINFUL KISSLESS EXISTENCE]

You think so. . .?

[well, she is right about that. it's why people like Louis and Forden have amassed so much support, right? because people feel like they can rely on them]

[. . . he really. . . needs to take a page out of her book, doesn't he?]

I can really learn a lot from you, Yana-chan.

[makeine]

Keep your eyes on me and you'll learn tons.

[ for better and worse. her hand smooths down his bangs, grazing his ear a little in the process, with a soft, warm look in her gaze. ]

But I wouldn't take all your lessons from me... Ritsuka-chan's got a lot of what you need too. See how she totally leads discussions? You gotta be able to do that too, Will-kun.

[willandaway]

[oh. . . now that feels nice. his eyes flutter a bit, slipping shut as he tilts his head into her hand. just a li'l!]

[he wrinkles his nose a bit]

I've debated with other candidates back home, but that's the extent of my public speaking experience. [HE ISN'T. . . GREAT AT IT, TBQH] Should I take lessons from her, too?

[makeine]

[ like an animal... she'll keep petting then. just like at the cat cafes. ]

Definitely. I don't think you're decisive enough.

[ lol. lmao. ]

[willandaway]

[l. lmao]

So that's something else I should work on. . .

[to be a better king!!]

I'll try to hold meetings like Ritsuka does, then. I'm sure she'd appreciate the help.

[makeine]

Right? God knows she shouldn't have to be a mother here, too.

[ ritsuka's mom lore..... ]

[willandaway]

-- she's a mother?

[WHAT]

[makeine]

Not literally, I think.

[ ... maybe... ]

But she sure gives off the feeling of an older sibling.

[willandaway]

[Anna don't scare him like this???]

Ah. That I agree with. She's like a big sister. . . but that means sometimes, she needs to be reminded that she can be taken care of, too.

[makeine]

At least you're open to letting yourself be spoiled. That's a huge difference between you goody-two-shoes.

[ just a little tease, grinning down at him. ]

[willandaway]

. . . am I being spoiled right now?

[yes]

[makeine]

Duh? You're laying in your girlfriend's lap while she messes with your hair. What else could it be?

[ will doesn't know this is the dream of teenage boys everywhere......... ]

[willandaway]

[HE SURE DOES NOT BECAUSE HIS LIFE IS SO DIFFERENT THAN A NORMAL TEENAGERS. . .]

A good chance for a nap. . .

[HE IS TEASING]

[makeine]

[ hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

well, in that case,

she's scooting him a little just so she can more comfortable lean down to kiss him, lingering a little the way he does at night. ]

You'd better get some good shut eye then, Will-kun.

1/2

[willandaway]

[W. . . WAUGH. . .!!]

[willandaway]

[clearly not expecting it, but clearly not. . . displeased?? when she pulls away, he is smiling with that same pink glow on his cheeks that has probably become super familiar by now]

It might just be the best sleep I have ever gotten.

[makeine]

[ it is and

she really, really likes it. ]

On thighs like mine, it better be. You know how many guys would kill to be in your position right now? You're one lucky dog, Will-kun.

[willandaway]

[HELP HE WAS TRYING NOT TO THINK ABOUT HER THIGHS]







Am. Am I going to get in trouble if I say anything. . .?

[makeine]

Depends on what it is, Will-kun. Don't worry, I'll shut you up if I sense that it's anything I don't wanna hear.

[ her tone's only slightly chilly. maybe she's serious. maybe she's not. it's one of those women mysteries. ]