RL w/ Ange

[second_star]

[ Right outside of Heliord, by the west city entrance. That's where he said for her to meet him. This whole world hopping business was still new to him, after all. To be completely honest...he didn't fully understand why he even told her to come. He just knew she needed to get away. Everything in that world was way too confusing for it's own good. The witches, logic error, closed rooms...all together in one messed up game. He never knew about other worlds, much less this kind of world. And it wasn't doing her any good being there right now.

Was it a bit of a sudden suggestion? Calling it just a suggestion would have been a lie too. He didn't ask her to come. He told her too. All he knew was he didn't want to see her get any worse than she was right now. Argh, and they were so close to saving her brother too...Why did things have to go and get worse?

He kept his back against the stone wall of the entrance, breathing in the cool night air. He had his own problems here, the knights dragging them in today, Estelle leaving tomorrow...yet, he still couldn't ignore this. Heh, this is must have been what Flynn was talking about. Yuri closed his eyes, waiting for her arrival. ]

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[denies]

It was.. sort of ridiculous. [ Of course she's glad it ended well, but still.. ] Beatrice just barged in during the ceremony with the answer to the whole logic error, even if it barely made sense. So she solved it and Battler onii-chan came back, they both beat Erika and then he turned down her love or whatever.

[ Ange would make a bigger deal out of the last part but it was predictable, everyone knows how much Battler likes Yurippe. ]

[second_star]

Beawho? [ That was a new name. ] Basically, someone crashed the wedding with the answer? We almost solved it ourselves, you know. That's unfair.

[denies]

The witch who killed my family a handful of times now. Theoretically, either way. [ There's some slight grump in her voice over it, but mostly she just discards it for now, it's not the issue here. ] It's complicated.

And.. yeah, everything about it was generally really stupid. Of course I'm glad Battler onii-chan is okay, but I feel like all my effort was for nothing in the end.

[second_star]

[ All for nothing...huh. Guess it did seem that way, since someone else was able to barge in and save him with the answer. It did make all their work seem pointless, didn't it? ]

I wouldn't call it for nothing. I wonder if he would have been able to hold out if we all stopped believing in him.

[entreats]

Like he even knew whether I believed in him or not. I didn't even get to speak to him for a moment during all of this, unlike apparently practically everyone on the community.

[ Bitter? Why yes. Not like Ange had ever been good at hiding her butthurt, either way. ]

If that is what did help him, then that's thanks to everyone but me.

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[ Fair point. Things were never just easy for her, were they? Yuri shrugged, putting a hand on his hip as he turned to her. ]

Well, you helped me. You might not think anything of that, but I appreciate it. You helped me help him. [ He closed his eyes and took in a deep breath. ]

So that's like you helped him. Simple as that. [ He then went poked her in her forehead. ]

Just don't think about it too much.

[entreats]

[ She winced just slightly at the poke. Not since it hurt anything, of course not, but not like someone like Ange was very used to being touched in any way that was supposed to be nice after all the bullying, so it just came as a surprise.

After it she slowly peeked a little at him again. ]

I really helped you..?

[second_star]

[ He just gave her a smile. Not a smirk, or a grin, but a sincere smile. Something he wasn't used to doing himself. ]

You really did.

[entreats]

[ .. Huh? There was something different about that expression, enough to make her stare in surprise for a moment. The smile was different from his usual expression, even if it was close - but it was like the emotion behind it was a little different. Ange hardly even realised it made her pause, instead she just nervously tucked back a lock of her hair behind her ear. ]

.. Well, you were helping out Battler onii-chan to begin with. It was only natural.

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Still. Thanks. [ He repeated, kicking at the water. It was a little relaxing, just talking like this. Though he had meant for this meeting to help her more, he couldn't help but feeling it wasn't that bad for him either. He gave a glace back to the beach. ]

You wanna stay out here longer? Or head back?

[entreats]

I want to stay out here. [ The answer came surprisingly quickly, as if she didn't even have to think about it - more of an instinctive answer. Somehow it was nice, just being here with him.. she didn't want anything to change about the situation just yet, as if she could hold onto the feeling as long as things just stayed this way. ] If that's okay.

[ Ange took a few more steps out into the water, staring over the water into the distance. ]

...

I like it here.

[second_star]

[ He grinned at her response. He didn't feel like going back either. He remained where he stood, as she went out farther into the water. Her sudden statement, however, caught him by surprise. Though he couldn't help but agree. ]

Yeah. Once you get past the monsters, it really is nice. I always like being outside of the barrier.

[entreats]

You should do this a little more often, you know. Whenever you have a break inbetween running away from everything since you're just that popular.

[ It was an opportunity she didn't really have herself, so.. it'd be nice if someone else could at least have it, right? Somehow this place was so calming. ]

[second_star]

It's not like I asked for this. [ He said, with a chuckle though. ] Maybe I will again, sometime. I should invite you again if I do.

[entreats]

[ She moved her hands behind her back, lacing her fingers together as she glances at him - only slightly, though. ]

What, are you that desperate to have me around? [ Sorry, Yuri, but the only way to avoid getting flustered or embarassed herself was to try and switch the obvious meaning around like this. ]

[second_star]

Nothing desperate. You're a good person to talk to. [ He gave a tiny laugh at that. ]

Can't say I run into many girls like you. It's refreshing.

[entreats]

[ It was almost as if she choked up a little at that, although she wasn't sure why exactly. Probably out of surprise, right? Her gaze quickly was averted from him again, although that almost seemed more embarassed than anything. At least she could hide her expression like this.. ]

.. You sure say funny things. Am I supposed to laugh?

[second_star]

Come on, it was a compliment. You're gonna hurt my feelings. [ Though the tone of his voice made it obvious he wasn't hurt. He walked out into the water, just a little past her, before turning to smile at her. ]

I don't wanna keep you out too late. Big bro might kill me.

[entreats]

I doubt he's going to kill you unless you'd drag me into the bushes to make out with me.

[ Of course it was just her usual deadpan. But.. yeah, she knew he was right. Even if she didn't want to leave, she should get back home, right..? Her hand awkwardly fumbled a little with the ring on her other hand. ]

[second_star]

Relax. Just cause I was wanted doesn't mean I'm that bad. [ He said with smile, rubbing his head as he walked towards her, back to the shore. He held out his hand. It was pretty dark, after all. ]

Let's head back.

[entreats]

[ .. Holding hands?! Wait, was he really and seriously suggesting that-- She just stared at his hand for a while as if it was some sort of alien hand instead before she finally dared to slowly grab it. Well, not like anyone would see it here or judge them, right? Hopefully, at least. ]

What's that for, to protect me from monsters? [ The hand holding, that was. ]

[second_star]

Hey, it's late. Wouldn't want to lose you on the way back. Though, it'll be easier to run away from monsters if we stick together, you're right about that. [ He began to pull her along out of the water. ]

We'll do this again sometime.

[entreats]

Somehow that almost sounds like a threat.

[ Not that she meant it. After all, she did enjoy herself today, so she wouldn't mind a repeat of this.. maybe it really was better for her to take a break every now and then from her own world. Especially since she hardly had any role left to play in it, apparently.

She had to let go of his hand for a moment once they fully reached the shore again, so she could put on her thigh highs and shoes again. Apparently she didn't mind getting them a little wet from her legs now. It was easier than going home and having to explain to Battler why some of her clothes were off. ]

[second_star]

[ He stood near her, watching her seductively put her thigh highs on. His own pants were from the knee down, but he could careless. ]

Just throw me a line over the community whenever, alright?

[entreats]

[ At least she finished putting them back on, followed by her shoes, so she should stand up properly again. ]

Aren't you usually busy being chased by whatever it is this time that's out for you? [ She honestly couldn't even keep track of his weird adventures anymore half of the time. ] There's not really much time to hang out with me in the middle of all that.