Take My Hand

Post by **Tree** » Thu Oct 10, 2024 7:18 pm

Marina smiled at him, poking his abs.

" I suppose I can work with that logic. Only cause you're cute, though. "

Post by **Sushi** » Thu Oct 10, 2024 7:22 pm

Hale booped soap onto the offending finger.

"You can call for whatever you want. "

Post by **Tree** » Thu Oct 10, 2024 7:44 pm

"Hey.... I really do appreciate this. You know what, yeah? "

She asked, prausing to watch him before climbing out of the shower.

Post by **Sushi** » Fri Oct 11, 2024 5:28 pm

"I figured it was probably the case. Unannounced things don't usually work for us, so this was already a special case."

Post by **Tree** » Fri Oct 11, 2024 5:33 pm

Marina kissed him once.

"I think it can work out, we know one another better than we did then."

She let it be before heading to go dress and head to grab food. Food before wrangling a valkyrie.

Post by **Sushi** » Fri Oct 11, 2024 6:16 pm

"This time seems to be fine. "

Hale didn't sound eager to pursue more spontaneity.

Post by **Tree** » Fri Oct 11, 2024 6:18 pm

/....... she is insane. /

Marina shared later, expression kind of bland. Like, was this for real?

/I can't kill her but I'm not gonna keep talking to her right now. /

She sounded so upset.

Post by **Sushi** » Fri Oct 11, 2024 6:18 pm

/ why can't we kill her? /

He hadn't advocated talking to her in the first place.

Post by **Tree** » Fri Oct 11, 2024 6:21 pm

/ Cause I'm not that sort. /

She grumbled with further discontent.

/I hate this nonsense. I was supposed to have less drama/

Post by **Sushi** » Fri Oct 11, 2024 6:25 pm

/ what if she just happened to be dead next time you checked on her? You never know when an accident might occur. /

Post by **Tree** » Fri Oct 11, 2024 6:27 pm

/..... I could probably only be alright with something befalling her if you're with me to be sure it wasn't my sweet love acting on my behalf. /

Plausible deniability?

Post by **Sushi** » Fri Oct 11, 2024 7:53 pm

/I suppose I'll need to stay with you then, just so you can be sure. /

Post by **Tree** » Fri Oct 11, 2024 7:54 pm

/I do wanna head out for a bit to unwind, wanna come? /

She posed curiously

Post by **Sushi** » Fri Oct 11, 2024 7:55 pm

/ what does 'unwinding' entail? /

Post by **Tree** » Fri Oct 11, 2024 7:57 pm

/ There's a vineyard I was going to check out? According to google there's also some fun little entertainment and such along the boardwalk not too far away? /

Post by **Sushi** » Fri Oct 11, 2024 7:58 pm

Hale considered it.

/ that doesn't sound too painful. I suppose I could go. No fair rides, though. /

Post by **Tree** » Fri Oct 11, 2024 7:59 pm

/Awww, not even the ferris wheel? It's supposed to be all romantic in the movies? ~

Post by **Sushi** » Fri Oct 11, 2024 8:47 pm

/ that's gitchy./

He waved a hand dismissively.

/ a cliche at best. /

Post by **Tree** » Sat Oct 12, 2024 9:51 am

Marina pouted at him a tiny bit.

/ What's romantic to you, then love? /

Post by **Sushi** » Sat Oct 12, 2024 8:53 pm

"I'm a man. 'Romantic' is a girl's concept"

Post by **Tree** » Sun Oct 13, 2024 7:34 am

Marina looked over him with a curious look, turning to kiss him.

/Ok, then what makes you feel loved? /

Post by **Sushi** » Sun Oct 13, 2024 8:27 am

/ nothing in particular. I'm good. /

Apparently this was your least romantic partner.

Post by **Tree** » Sun Oct 13, 2024 12:22 pm

Marina pouted at him a tiny bit, wrapping her arms about him.

/ Well, do I at least make you feel loved ? /

Post by **Sushi** » Sun Oct 13, 2024 8:36 pm

Hale thought about it.

/ you make it clear you love me, so I imagine so./

Post by **Tree** » Mon Oct 14, 2024 6:33 am

Marina looked over him curiously, nuzzling into his chest.

/ Alright.... I just want to be sure we're both getting what we need and want from our relationship. /

She kissed at him a bit before moving to let them both resume walking, lacing her fingers with his.

/I want you to feel cared for and treasured. /

Post by **Sushi** » Mon Oct 14, 2024 6:45 pm

/ that seems a bit much. /

Hale eyed her suspiciously.

Post by **Tree** » Mon Oct 14, 2024 6:55 pm

/ How so? /

She asked, grinning at little peddlers as they called to her, wondering over to see what they were selling.

"I think it's good to want to protect and care for those precious to you. "

Post by **Sushi** » Mon Oct 14, 2024 7:15 pm

"Well you're in luckbecause I don't mind doing those things. I let you come over, didn't i?"

Post by **Tree** » Mon Oct 14, 2024 7:16 pm

"But it should be both ways, even if it's slightly differently... you know, because generally you don't need protected from things. "

Maybe the other loves in her life.

Post by **Sushi** » Mon Oct 14, 2024 7:36 pm

"The distended is you like me doing what I do."

He would not like her doing the same.

Post by **Tree** » Mon Oct 14, 2024 7:45 pm

Marina looked up at him.

"I like how being loved by you feels."

Marina agreed in her own way, linking her arm about his as they walked on.

"But then .... is our relationship fair to you? "

Or was it all off balance?

Post by **Sushi** » Mon Oct 14, 2024 8:02 pm

Hale laughed.

"You see me crying in a corner? "

Post by **Tree** » Tue Oct 15, 2024 12:47 pm

Marina snickered, grinning a bit.

"Alright, alright.... just checking in.."

She trailed off, wondering over to look at the elderly woman's wares up aways with hand crafted little trinkets and accessories.

Post by **Sushi** » Tue Oct 15, 2024 5:42 pm

"I, however, am confident enough that everything is going fine."

So he didn't ask. He just strutted around smugly.

Post by **Tree** » Tue Oct 15, 2024 6:19 pm

Marina was soon wearing a hand woven anklet of pearls, grinning as she relaxed with him.

"I think I'm gonna probably head out tomorrow if things are settled down. I don't want to put you out or anything. "

She posed, eyes turning to see what he thought of this.

Post by **Sushi** » Tue Oct 15, 2024 6:30 pm

Hale was frowning at the anklet.

"That's fine. You're not my prisoner or anything. "

Post by **Tree** » Tue Oct 15, 2024 6:32 pm

Marina glanced to the anklet.

"What? "

She asked curiously.

Post by **Sushi** » Tue Oct 15, 2024 6:55 pm

"I could have purchased that for you. Or something better. "

Post by **Tree** » Tue Oct 15, 2024 7:09 pm

Marina looked over him, smiling slowly.

/ I'll come over and see you again soon, lover. Then you can spoil me however you see fit. /

She proposed, a warmth sweeping over her at the thought of him wanting to care for her

Post by **Sushi** » Tue Oct 15, 2024 7:52 pm

His expression was one of begrudging agreement

"How *i* see fit, " he emphasized.

"You might need some reminding about proper civilization. "