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avantgardes2018-08-14 11:51 pm
anythingforyou) wrote in avantgardes2018-08-14 11:51 pm
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[It's certainly been a fun past couple of months, that's for sure. It's been a whirlwind from start to finish; from waking up in tacky wigs, to trudging their way from town to town and assisting the people, to even managing to restore some of the gods to their former glory, it's been an adventure for sure. Camilla was certainly skeptical at first, but the friends she's made along the way have more than made up for the sheer culture shock that came with everything she's experienced. From the children she's grown to adore and all but adopt, to stalwart friends who she would trust to fight alongside her, to enemies she could have some form of respect for...
And well, whatever the hell she and Yuri were doing right now.
It'd all started as some sort of teasing while they had fought one time that managed to fluster one of them; she's not even sure who's to blame for all of it at this point, but it'd just been so easy to fire back with some lovely teasing, and at some point she was certain it would stop. At some point, she was certain they'd both just call it off and it'd all be back to normal.
But it wasn't. As Camilla does her hair and makeup and checks her dress for any stray wrinkles, she's not sure where an actual date came into this equation. At this point, it felt like a natural step up in their little game (that she was certain was just a game...right?); one of them would have to cave eventually. That was just that. And Camilla was competitive enough to ensure that she wouldn't lose. She was certain of that much; the feelings in her chest that felt almost childish were just an illusion, from the mutual, almost sickening sweet talk of theirs.
It was nothing more, and nothing less.
Camilla's left most of the planning of this so-called date up in the air, but she's made sure that she stands out near the Pokemon Center of the town their currently in. The dress she's got on is rather nicely fitted, and it's certainly a step up from the stuff they've worn on their travels. All of that hard work she's been doing had to pay off somehow, and she's simply hoping that it gets enough of a reaction out of him to be worthwhile.
She would win this game. That was a certainty.]
And well, whatever the hell she and Yuri were doing right now.
It'd all started as some sort of teasing while they had fought one time that managed to fluster one of them; she's not even sure who's to blame for all of it at this point, but it'd just been so easy to fire back with some lovely teasing, and at some point she was certain it would stop. At some point, she was certain they'd both just call it off and it'd all be back to normal.
But it wasn't. As Camilla does her hair and makeup and checks her dress for any stray wrinkles, she's not sure where an actual date came into this equation. At this point, it felt like a natural step up in their little game (that she was certain was just a game...right?); one of them would have to cave eventually. That was just that. And Camilla was competitive enough to ensure that she wouldn't lose. She was certain of that much; the feelings in her chest that felt almost childish were just an illusion, from the mutual, almost sickening sweet talk of theirs.
It was nothing more, and nothing less.
Camilla's left most of the planning of this so-called date up in the air, but she's made sure that she stands out near the Pokemon Center of the town their currently in. The dress she's got on is rather nicely fitted, and it's certainly a step up from the stuff they've worn on their travels. All of that hard work she's been doing had to pay off somehow, and she's simply hoping that it gets enough of a reaction out of him to be worthwhile.
She would win this game. That was a certainty.]
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Along with his new Pokémon companions he's made quite a few friends here. He's fond of all of them, of course, but he'd be lying if he said he didn't treasure whatever he's been doing with Camilla lately.
It's just teasing, but that doesn't mean it isn't fun. And sure, maybe he wouldn't have pursued like this back home, but it seems like a waste not to tease Camilla a bit. She's fun.
Admittedly, some part of him wonders if the date is going too far. It's not like he wants to lead her on or give her the wrong idea (it is the wrong idea, isn't it?) but at the same time it's so much fun he can hardly resist. He's actually been looking forward to it since they discussed it, but surely that's just because it'll be more of the usual teasing.
It seems they've both had similar ideas today; Yuri's wearing a uniform he received from Cynthia awhile back. He doesn't usually wear it and he doesn't usually tie his hair up in a ponytail either, so it's different enough to be eye-catching. He's aware he's attractive enough, so his hope is to catch her off-guard with actually cleaning up for once.
She's definitely had the same idea, though, and she's even gone a step further in purchasing something new. Yuri doesn't stop when he catches sight of her, but he does take a moment to admire her as he approaches. The dress is really nice and Camilla does look very pretty.
(She always looks pretty, but seeing her in something new is... captivating, really.)
Yuri holds up a hand in greeting once he's close enough.]
Glad you didn't stand me up. I'd be a bit disappointed if you had.
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Well, his work certainly isn't for nothing, that's for sure--Camilla finds herself staring just a little when she sees him. Goodness, he really does clean up nicely, doesn't he? Really, it's almost sweet, the idea that he did something like that just for her. Not that she minded his look either way, but it felt...special, really.]
My, do you really have so little faith in me, dear? I'm hurt, wounded even.
[The pet names have become much easier to use around Yuri since they started this, but her tone is definitely over-dramatic; it's punctuated by a chuckle, and an offering of one of her hands.]
You may simply have to carry me as penance...
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While I would graciously accept after offending you, my lady, I'm afraid I simply cannot make carrying you look nearly as dignified as you deserve.
[It's even spoken in an obviously-fake posh accent. It sounds like he's has a lot of practice, probably from his time spent teasing Camilla and his time back home mocking the nobles.]
In penance, I'll pay for our meal together, how's that?
[He drops the accent and grins at her.]
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Oh, you do know the way to a woman's heart...I believe that'll do just nicely, darling. Shall we be off, then? I am quite curious as to what you have in mind...
[Yuri's always full of surprises, and really, that's why they've been having so much fun with this. Why she has, at the very least, and why she is genuinely excited.
Of course, while they walk, Camilla does chuckle a bit and decide to continue on with the teasing. She'll look up at him with a bit of a smirk.]
But you know...a gallant gentleman like yourself would be able to carry me quite easily, I would think. You simply need more confidence in yourself! Or...I suppose you could remain modest. That's utterly adorable as well.
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I'm glad you find me adorable, milady. I've certainly been trying my hardest!
[oh my god]
But really, were anything to happen to you, I'd be inconsolable! If I dropped you and the fall hurt you, what would I do? I'd cry for days.
[...Yuri looks like the sort of person who has never cried a day in his life, so uh.]
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[...As tempting as it is to punctuate a point like that, she is actually going to refrain unless she gets the go ahead, though Yuri's words get some lightly muffled undignified laughter from Camilla. Cry, Yuri? That wouldn't happen in a million years, she's certain.]
Oh, sweetheart...I couldn't bear to think of seeing such a handsome face like yours fill up with tears. It'd just break my heart into little pieces...
But I do like a little bit of danger, you know. Hee hee...now I'm just wondering if you'd like me to do the carrying instead. I promise I'd keep you very safe and secure!
[She has a small smirk on her face, almost mischievous.]
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A little danger certainly can be enjoyable... And who would I be to turn down such an offer? If you really do believe you can carry me, then I certainly wouldn't be opposed!
[He's absolutely convinced she's not going to do it, so he's totally fine playing along with it.]
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[...Oh, Yuri.
Yuri, honey, that may have been a mistake. Camilla chuckles a bit, honestly, almost content to leave it at that and simply continue walking along to their location of choice. But Yuri may notice that Camilla does let go of his hand after a couple feet, and without much of a word, seeming to almost stop entirely for some reason.
It takes a couple of seconds, honestly, but she's pretty damn quick quick when she does it; she quickly catches up, placing a hand on his back and using her other hand to sweep his feet into the air--the result is...pretty much carrying him bridal style, really, because while she could simply carry him over her shoulder or something, that feels like it'd be almost disrespectful? So. As long as he doesn't mind it too much, she'll just be pleased with herself.]
I simply can't deny a request from someone as darling as you, my sweet. I do hope you're comfortable?
[...On one hand, he's definitely heavier than most of the axe's she's carried, so she's unlikely to carry him the whole way. On the other, this is fun as hell, and she had to prove a point.]
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Then he's suddenly being picked up and he makes a startled (and rather undignified) noise. He's not used to being picked up?? No one ever does this to him, oh my god...
But he certainly can't let her get away with flustering him, so after a moment he laughs and loops an arm around her neck lazily, mostly just to steady himself.]
Well, I can certainly say I wasn't expecting this! You're quite comfortable, don't worry about that.
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...It gets swiftly corrected when she feels Yuri's arm loop around her, neck, settling back into something relatively serene.]
Come now, you did give me your most humble permission. How could I not rise up to the challenge?
[There is a small dusting of pink across her cheeks, but she's doing her best to play it cool as she starts to walk--this is gonna be a bit of a harder task than she anticipated, but she is! Trying!!]
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[It's kind of weird to be held like this, but it's not like it's bad? He is totally fine just hanging on for however long Camilla can carry him.]
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[Gods above, this is gonna be a hell of a time--she's at least going to do her start moving, and to her credit, she's at least making it look like she's got a clue what's going on.
...Even so, she's got a bit of a smirk on her face while she walks, just kind of pleased.]
I would have never expected something so undignified out of you, however~
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Undignified? Me? I have no idea what you could possibly be talking about! I've never been undignified a day in my life!
[Never mind that he's currently being carried or that he wouldn't know "dignified" if it bit him in the ass, it's fine...]
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[Camilla smirks a bit at that while she continues walking, just kind of keeping her strides nice and steady and keeping them going.]
I think that absolutely adorable noise you made earlier would say otherwise, but I suppose that's simply me, deary~