icarusalsoflew | 003. and in every raindrop... // open post.

[ There's a smile tuggung at the corner of his mouth when you say that. ] She seems like a really nice person.

[ He'd been able to watch the way she was paying attention to you during that one class, and he'd snuck looks your way during the practice after. You move a certain way around the people you care about, and he's seen a bit of that in the way you moved around her. ]

When you see her next, tell her I say hi right back. [ There's a momentary pause. ] Maybe, if she's okay with it... I can come with.on bodyguard detail.

[ You'll note the hint of shyness in that. ]

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[And this one's noticing, which is why he's keeping his tone casual. It isn't that big of a deal - at least, it shouldn't be.]

She's actually been asking about you, and when the two of you are going to get to talk.

[ You'll hear him stop for half a second, and the soft sound of surprise that leaves him. ]

She has? [ If he sounds young and shy, it's because she's your friend and... well, he knows about the other thing that didn't push through.

He's shaking off the sudden onslaught of nerves though. ] Well, you know my schedule. Just let me know and I can be there.

Yeah. Best not to think too far ahead, though... it's been way too busy lately. Things always keep coming up.

[And to think that this is already them on shore leave. Jesus.]

[ He's going to chuckle softly at that just as he's finally stepping into Dela Costa smocket. You'll also hear the distinct sound of him lighting up a cigarette. ]

Well, when we get the chance then.

[ He's definitely easing up to the idea of meeting the princess. Besides, you wouldn't have brought it up what -- at least twice now? if you didn't think it was a good idea. ]

[And on his end, you're going to hear the chirp of a deactivated car alarm, and the sound of him pulling that door open, slipping in, and then pulling it shut.]

Times like this make me wish my sister was around again.

[The statement is light, as he starts the car up.]

[ He's taking a long drag after that. ]

I miss her. [ He really does. He didn't really get to spend too much time with Setsuna beyond that one-on-one exchange at your ancestral home, but she was a... a force of peace and calm. ]

Drive safe? [ You'll note by the tone in his voice that he's offering to cut the call off for a bit, because you might be the Almighty Blade King but safety on the road still comes first.

Besides, he'll see you soon enough. Especially the way you handle that car. ]

Always do. And I was just about to say that if Setsuna was around, she could easily MAKE time happen for us.

[Chuckling.]

See you in a bit.

[And now he'll hang up. Give him ten minutes, give or take. He's actually going to practice driving at a decent speed for you!]

[ He's going to end up smiling goofily down at that phone of his. Which is going to probably get pointed out by one of his peers who just happens to wander by.

Sigh. He has missed you so much.

When you finally come around, he'll be sitting on one of the benches talking with one of the other students. Just school stuff. Like you know, a normal college student. ]

[Smiling at that companion of yours in his usual charming fashion the moment he comes around. You probably spotted the car a bit earlier: he pulled up right at the curb, in front of Dela Costa itself. Faculty privileges, and all.]

Hey.

[Topping that greeting with a kiss to your cheek as he slips in beside you, effortlessly casual.]

[ Yeah, he did. But you looked like you were going to park so... yeah.

And his classmate is smiling your way, offering a nod of deference before she scoots off to catch up with the other people nearby.

Cute. He's going to thread his fingers through yours now. ] So, where are we having dinner?

I don't know yet, actually.

[Bringing out his cigarettes. Might as well have a stick in your company.]

Your treat, right? You can pick, if you like.

[ Letting go of your hand for a moment, while he lights up as well. ]

Well, it'll have to be somewhere quiet if we're going to talk.

[ He did promise you last night, that you would. ]

[Ah, yes. There is that.

Lighting up himself before he speaks again.]

Well, we've got the pick of the city. Do you want to be close to home, or are you good with anything?

I'm good with anything.

[ He says that with certainty. You could pick a rooftop and sit down with him with pizza and a litre of soda and he could be good. ]

Then would you mind if we headed up to Kibo? The house is completely free right now, and we can order in whatever we want.

[It also has a wing just for himself in there, which might just give them the privacy that they need.]

[ He's going to send a smile your way and lean in. ]

I'm good with whatever you want.

[ And because he can't resist, and because one of his first memories of you at Kibo did involve you and a car. ] Just... I have a special request?

That I drive at a perfectly acceptable pace for your heart rate?

[Might as well try to preempt you, because you're not the only one who's recalling your last drive together from anywhere to Kibo or vice-versa. Of course, he's remembering the experience with pride and a bit of fondness.]

[ You would think that, but no. ]

I pick the music.

[ Saying that with a perfectly deadpan voice. No more Enka, please. Not with you behind the wheel. One thing at a time, babe. ]

[Chuckles. Not quite what he was expecting, but that's a good thing. He likes it when you surprise him.]

I can work with that.

[ Sending you a quick grin before he goes back to his cigarette, eyes turned towards the way the campus is blanketed with night, broken only by light from the lamps set in certain areas.

He'll go through this stick and be ready to go when you are. ]

[Once you're both done, he's standing up and canting his head towards the car.]

This place is pretty nice at night.

[Saying that as you're heading over.]

[ He's falling into step with you at that. ]

It is.

[ And when you get to the car, right before you head to the driver's side, he's catching your hand to draw your attention his way so that he can maybe slide a kiss over your lips.

Sue him. It's dark, no one's around, and class is done. That, and watching you go through that stick reminded him that he hasn't kissed you in a while.

The goodbye kiss last night totally doesn't count. ]

[Brief as that gesture is, he does shut his eyes in respond in kind, complete with a pleased noise and a gleaming glance in your direction before he's ducking into the car.

This is nice. 'Nice' can be such a quaint word, but. Well.]

This is a welcome change of pace.

[Saying that as he starts the car up. The two of you have not had nearly enough alone time since you sorted your shit out.]

[ And he's joining you in that car, sliding into the passenger seat and subsequently buckling up before he hooks up his phone to your stereo system. ]

Uh-hm. [ Smiling your way now, as he plays something you both like. ]

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