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[flyingsolos]

[ He wouldn't have made a face like that if he'd really just been concerned about the lack of dining spots here. There's more to it than that.

But that's a topic for another time. Instead, Rion just grins. ]

You said it yourself, I've liked you longer. Did you think I was the type who'd wait?

[purrtagonist]

Well, no, but it's not like I'm the type to wait either.

[and yet!1 you drag your feet, you get beaten to the punch, Joker]

[flyingsolos]

There's still something on your mind, right? I think that'd make anyone at least pause a little.

You're just going to have to accept that I was faster this time.

[purrtagonist]

[huffs a little, but at this point it's more for show than actual irritation]

Dang.

I need to step up my game.

[flyingsolos]

No, I think you're fine as you are.

[ he's already dangerous. ]

[purrtagonist]

[. . . there's something sweet about what she says that makes his heart skip a beat in his chest. which, he thinks, is the very first time he's been cognizant of that happening while around her. sheesh]

Oh.

[huh. . .]

Thanks.

[his gratitude is actually pretty sincere]

[flyingsolos]

... I should be the one saying thanks, for hearing me out. Not that I thought you wouldn't, but...

[ confessing is incredibly nervewracking, even for her. Not that she'll say that. ]

[purrtagonist]

It's nervewracking.

[she doesn't have to say it for him to get it. after all, he has been in her position before]

. . . but I'm glad. Ah, I mean. . . I'm glad you said something.

[flyingsolos]

Even if I didn't stand a chance, I would have said something-- I mean, unless you were already with someone.

Though I really thought you would've figured it out, even if I didn't. I don't just offer my shoulder to any random friend, you know?

[purrtagonist]

[a soft snort]

No, but I could see you offering your shoulder to Kou.

[and they're the most obvious platonic besties he's ever seen. so, like. ya know]

[flyingsolos]

I love Kou-kun.

[ Oh. Well. Okay. ]

But this is the guy who turned down an autograph in the first two minutes and then kept turning down opportunities to be seen with a cute girl in public, so even if I offered, he'd probably go sleep against a wall anyway.

[purrtagonist]

[. . . SNORT]

That uninterested?

[or maybe he's just into guys? Akira gets it]

[flyingsolos]

Or he's into guys.

[ Yeah, she's saying that. ]

I don't think he even knows which one it is yet.

[purrtagonist]

That was my next thought.

[JUST GONNA ADMIT TO IT]

. . . well, at any rate, when he figures it out? I'm sure he'll tell you.

[flyingsolos]

... That's only fair. He's the first one I talked to about you, too.

And he supported me. Kou-kun's really amazing, isn't he?

[ THIS DEADPAN GUY SUPPORTING A GIRL'S CRUSH. ]

[purrtagonist]

[oh]

Huh.

[huuuuh]

He's the first person I told about you, too.

[god bless Kou and his endless patience for this]

[flyingsolos]

[ ... poor Kou. ]

Actually, that makes sense. I thought he seemed weirdly confident that you weren't mad at me...

[purrtagonist]

[POOR KOU]

Thaaat would be why-- wait, did you really think I'd be mad?

[he thinks, out of the two of them, Rion was really the one who had the right to be angry]

[flyingsolos]

Well, not exactly mad, but-- not really into the kind of person who'd punch you in the jaw? For making a joke?

[ Like most normal people?? ]

[purrtagonist]

[. . . resists making a "actually it's kind of cute" joke. . .]

I'm into people who aren't afraid to stand up for what they believe in.

[oh]

[flyingsolos]

[ ... oh.

There's a long pause as Rion searches his eyes for a minute, incredibly flustered but doing her best to try to look like she's not.

Yeah, he's absolutely dangerous, and with a breathless laugh that's largely at herself, she flaps one hand at him in a "shoo" gesture. ]

That's enough making me blush for today. I need to get back to practicing.

[purrtagonist]

[is it bad that he isn't quite ready to end this conversation yet. . .]

[but he does think it's fair that she request a little bit of space. his response wasn't a rejection, but it wasn't a complete acceptance, either]

Sure, sure. You really looked like you were getting better.

[. . .]

Be careful out there, okay?

[flyingsolos]

[ He's got things to think through. She doesn't think he'll get that chance if she keeps him here any longer, even if she'd selfishly like to drag this out a little more.

It's probably for the best, she thinks, and extends one fist out to him. ]

Sure thing. If I don't talk to you before then-- you be careful too, okay?

[purrtagonist]

[. . . ha. with a lopsided smile, he holds his first out as well, bumping his knuckles against hers. as is tradition]

I'm not the one of us heading out into the center of the storm.

[but gosh, he sort of wishes he was. just to keep an eye on her. just to make sure she stays safe]

[flyingsolos]

I'm only helping with the evacuation part of it.

[ And for that, she's offering her most reassuring smile, dropping her hand back to her side. ]

Kou-kun and I will be working together, anyway. If we do it right, I might not have to even get that close.

But I promise I'll come back.