It... it really is... [He spoke softly, and for a bit there, it seemed like a perfect moment. He was lowering his head to be level with hers and drawing closer-
-when suddenly a mask from nowhere. He turns and shouts once again.]
WAHHHHH!!!
[Now he just ends up gripping her more tightly than ever as the ride reaches it's end.]
[The boat pulled out of the tunnel, back into daylight. Soon coming to a stop in almost exactly the same place where they'd first gotten on. Except Iris had yet to move, her whole body still trembling with residual adrenaline after all of that.]
[He hadn't moved either, and he was still holding onto her. Possibly for himself as much as for her sake. Although now that they're in the light again, he's turning red, as he did not realize that his face had gotten this close to hers while they were in the darkness.]
[Her hands fumbled for the side of the boat, and she used it to slowly pull herself out and up. Her legs were slightly wobbly once she found solid ground, however, and she paused to sit on the edge of the dock while she waited for Phoenix to disembark.]
Forgive me, but...I think I might be done with rides for a little while.
[As for Phoenix, he takes a moment to clear his throat and then clambers out of the boat after Iris, with a light nod.]
I... I understand. It's a very mutual feeling. [He takes a moment to look around himself.] The other rides must have twists like this, too. At this rate, you'd be better off getting some rest. [That ride should have been so much better...!]
[His eyes are full of concern as he looks towards her.]
Anything that will help you feel better. [After what just happened, she probably needs her space, too.] And if you need anything from me - all you have to do is call, alright?
[She wasn't sure what she needed right then, and while a small part of her was...disappointed that Phoenix hadn't suggested the idea of walking her back...perhaps it was for the best. Considering.]
You don't need to worry about me. I'll be fine. I--oh! [She glanced down and remembered.] Your...jacket.
[She was still wearing it. To cover up the outfit they'd forced her into at the start of the carnival.]
I'll make sure to wash it properly before returning it to you. As soon as I can. [Perhaps even that evening; a mindless task such as laundry would do good to occupy her mind.]
H-hey, you don't have to go that far... That's very nice of you. [He smiles shyly.] You know, it might not be the right size, but it still looks kind of cute on you.
[Part of it wished it hadn't. A very large part of her.]
I...did enjoy that part. Very much.
[She turned to leave, but almost as an afterthought, turned back and--in a single, quick motion--lifted herself onto her toes so she could plant the lightest of kisses against his cheek.]
[With that, she did turn and headed off. Blushing the whole way at her actions.]
[He smiled fondly towards her, and what happened next caught him by surprise. Suddenly, the lightest and loveliest of pecks had settled on his cheek, which was still radiant from the rest of their encounter.
It's one way for Phoenix to feel young again; well not just young, but also young, flustered and suckerpunched by his own feelings courtesy of just the lightest kiss to the cheek.
He raised a hand meekly as he waved her off and tried to remember how to speak.]
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I can't say I feel thankful to them, exactly, but...
...
...but this is nice.
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[And just up ahead, even, she could see signs of light. The end of the tunnel--]
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AHHH!!!
[--before switching right back to the smiling face, fading up into the darkness above as they reached the end.]
[For real, this time.]
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-when suddenly a mask from nowhere. He turns and shouts once again.]
WAHHHHH!!!
[Now he just ends up gripping her more tightly than ever as the ride reaches it's end.]
Is - is it over?
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[The boat pulled out of the tunnel, back into daylight. Soon coming to a stop in almost exactly the same place where they'd first gotten on. Except Iris had yet to move, her whole body still trembling with residual adrenaline after all of that.]
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[He hadn't moved either, and he was still holding onto her. Possibly for himself as much as for her sake. Although now that they're in the light again, he's turning red, as he did not realize that his face had gotten this close to hers while they were in the darkness.]
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[Even if she didn't sound so sure.]
[Her hands fumbled for the side of the boat, and she used it to slowly pull herself out and up. Her legs were slightly wobbly once she found solid ground, however, and she paused to sit on the edge of the dock while she waited for Phoenix to disembark.]
Forgive me, but...I think I might be done with rides for a little while.
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I... I understand. It's a very mutual feeling. [He takes a moment to look around himself.] The other rides must have twists like this, too. At this rate, you'd be better off getting some rest. [That ride should have been so much better...!]
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I might...just head back to my apartment for a little while. Brew a pot of tea and....try to meditate.
[It might be a little harder than usual.]
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Anything that will help you feel better. [After what just happened, she probably needs her space, too.] And if you need anything from me - all you have to do is call, alright?
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You don't need to worry about me. I'll be fine. I--oh! [She glanced down and remembered.] Your...jacket.
[She was still wearing it. To cover up the outfit they'd forced her into at the start of the carnival.]
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Oh! Right. [He scratches at his head.] Don't worry about it. You can hold onto it for now, Iris.
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...thank you.
I'll make sure to wash it properly before returning it to you. As soon as I can. [Perhaps even that evening; a mindless task such as laundry would do good to occupy her mind.]
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H-hey, you don't have to go that far... That's very nice of you. [He smiles shyly.] You know, it might not be the right size, but it still looks kind of cute on you.
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[...]
[. . .]
...you really think so?
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Of- of course I do, Iris!
...I guess you just have that kind of effect on clothes!
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[Slowly, she stood up, turning to him in her farewells.]
I'll...see you later this evening, then? For the meal I promised you. And your jacket.
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You're welcome. Yeah, I'll see you then. As long as you're still up to it!
[That ride really shook her up.]
...You know, despite that ride and everything, this... this was nice. Spending time together, that is. ...It's been a good time.
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I...did enjoy that part. Very much.
[She turned to leave, but almost as an afterthought, turned back and--in a single, quick motion--lifted herself onto her toes so she could plant the lightest of kisses against his cheek.]
[With that, she did turn and headed off. Blushing the whole way at her actions.]
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[He smiled fondly towards her, and what happened next caught him by surprise. Suddenly, the lightest and loveliest of pecks had settled on his cheek, which was still radiant from the rest of their encounter.
It's one way for Phoenix to feel young again; well not just young, but also young, flustered and suckerpunched by his own feelings courtesy of just the lightest kiss to the cheek.
He raised a hand meekly as he waved her off and tried to remember how to speak.]
G-good... Have a nice... take care!