[ . . . . stupid!!!! there's the immediate puff of defensiveness like she's mad at him, but it's. really? hard? to be mad at him? it disappears so fucking fast, because she is so fucking weak.
and it's just.
fondness. so much fondness and a little bit of disbelief that she gets to have someone like this in her life, who makes her feel so...
happy. gods, he makes her happy.]
... stupid.
[is what she says, but she'll give him another kiss, brief and endeared.]
but the irritation is just going to puff up again - but it's. even briefer than the last time. because god she loves the sound of his laugh. disgusting. it gives way immediately to fondness, and adoration.
she moves to sit closer to him, sighing as she tucks herself against him as if it'll let her enjoy the feeling of his affection more. like a cat trying to find a warm spot in the sun to nap in.
(there's the ache that hums in the background. the how can someone like this exist for me? that she can't turn off.)]
[ he doesn't mean that either, and it shows in the utter lack of irritation as he shifts to accommodate lili. he really does enjoy the way she nestles against him; sometimes, that still surprises even him. to not keep her at a distance, physical or otherwise - it will just give him more reason to hurt later, probably.
but that doesn't matter now, because kara loves lili anyway. so he'll only worry about that if the time comes. ]
[please get her to care more about being annoying - but the fact that he actually doesn't feel any.... that manages to leave her a bit awed too. even as she lets her head rest against his shoulder and just. sighs.]
... this place wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for the secrets and the murder and the taking away our choice to leave.
[so like.
80% of it.
but she probably means that she likes getting to spend more time with him, and the scenery isn't bad, and she likes the people more than the village?]
kara can't say he disagrees? leaving means going back to his mission, and while that is something he undoubtedly has to do, and wants to, he'd like to spend more time with lili before returning to the citadel. more dates, maybe. another kiss...
in fact, what if he steals another kiss, right now? ]
it's probably a bit comedic, how it manages to surprise her every single time. when he leans in for another kiss, her heart still jumps even as she leans forward to meet him. she melts into it as easy as anything, soft in a way that only kara really manages to pull from her.
when she pulls back, she doesn't go far, keeping their faces close.]
.... well, I like whatever's left whenever you take away 'most' of it.
[ is that really how it feels for her...? always the surprise, like kara didn't cherish her even before they decided to try dating? kara is still surprised by it sometimes, but more often he simply lets the pleasure of lili's company wash over him, using her proximity as a reminder to calm the anger that's always so close to the surface.
he does the same now, as he slips an arm around lili. ]
[oh... lili isn't the type to want protection, even if she arguably needs it more than most - but having kara's arm around her definitely manages to get her to feel even more safe. there's nothing dangerous at the moment, but it's comfortable, and she knows that both her physical well-being and heart are safe with him.
it's not that the rest of her swirling emotions are gone - they rest below the contentment. the wanting, the hunger, the determination, the anger. they're just... easier to keep quiet, even temporarily, with kara.]
Maybe we can just go visit other worlds once we're done here, and you're done with your mission...
[ those words bring uncertainty to his heart. a sense of responsibility wars with the desire to spend more time with her... and ultimately, kara thinks they both know which will win. ]
...I can't leave the citadel until the Revisionists have been defeated.
[ he won't risk another of his masters being targeted just to spend time with her - as much as he'd love to have more time. ]
[ he is, at least, relieved that she doesn't feel disappointed. the problem is, now kara wishes that they could leave, just so he could see her sometimes. that isn't something he'd considered before she died in the village... that, and the visiting.
he isn't even sure if that would be allowed, but the thought sends aa little thrill through him anyway. ]
...I'd like it, if you did. You could meet Mitsutada, and Sada, and... [ he hesitates. ] ...and my Tsuru.
[ . . . . well, even if she doesn't say anything about it, he can probably see the look on her face and the complicated emotion that comes with that. she cares a lot fo tsurumaru, it resonates so easily and immediate. for all her frustration, she adores him even still. there's a loyalty and a friendship that won't shake.]
.... mm. That's to be expected.
[even if it'll probably be a bit hard for her to process]
[ ...he's quiet for a moment, but hesitantly offers: ]
You can always visit the other citadel to see him, you know. [ "you," because kara doesn't know if he could handle that, himself. it's still hard to believe that this isn't his tsuru at all. ] And we can probably tell my Tsuru about it, too. He may not remember you, but you'll still become friends.
[ . . . there's just a little huff gently amused at that.]
... it'll be fine. You don't need to worry about me.
[and she'll lean up to kiss his cheek, as if to reassure him that she really will be okay. she feels that way too, even if it's weird and complicated to think about.]
It'll be odd but... it's not like I plan on letting go of the Tsurumaru from here regardless.
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and it's just.
fondness. so much fondness and a little bit of disbelief that she gets to have someone like this in her life, who makes her feel so...
happy. gods, he makes her happy.]
... stupid.
[is what she says, but she'll give him another kiss, brief and endeared.]
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But you like that, don't you?
[ she can't pretend she's not a morosexual when they're linked!! ]
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but she's still going to fluster at that - ]
Don't make it sound like I like you when you're stupid!
[she likes him at all times! not just when he's stupid! there's a difference!]
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but the irritation is just going to puff up again - but it's. even briefer than the last time. because god she loves the sound of his laugh. disgusting. it gives way immediately to fondness, and adoration.
she moves to sit closer to him, sighing as she tucks herself against him as if it'll let her enjoy the feeling of his affection more. like a cat trying to find a warm spot in the sun to nap in.
(there's the ache that hums in the background. the how can someone like this exist for me? that she can't turn off.)]
You're so annoying sometimes.
[she clearly does not fucking mean it at all.]
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[ he doesn't mean that either, and it shows in the utter lack of irritation as he shifts to accommodate lili. he really does enjoy the way she nestles against him; sometimes, that still surprises even him. to not keep her at a distance, physical or otherwise - it will just give him more reason to hurt later, probably.
but that doesn't matter now, because kara loves lili anyway. so he'll only worry about that if the time comes. ]
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[please get her to care more about being annoying - but the fact that he actually doesn't feel any.... that manages to leave her a bit awed too. even as she lets her head rest against his shoulder and just. sighs.]
... this place wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for the secrets and the murder and the taking away our choice to leave.
[so like.
80% of it.
but she probably means that she likes getting to spend more time with him, and the scenery isn't bad, and she likes the people more than the village?]
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[ but
kara can't say he disagrees? leaving means going back to his mission, and while that is something he undoubtedly has to do, and wants to, he'd like to spend more time with lili before returning to the citadel. more dates, maybe. another kiss...
in fact, what if he steals another kiss, right now? ]
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it's probably a bit comedic, how it manages to surprise her every single time. when he leans in for another kiss, her heart still jumps even as she leans forward to meet him. she melts into it as easy as anything, soft in a way that only kara really manages to pull from her.
when she pulls back, she doesn't go far, keeping their faces close.]
.... well, I like whatever's left whenever you take away 'most' of it.
[she likes this.]
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he does the same now, as he slips an arm around lili. ]
...Mm. I do, too.
[ he can admit that much to her - only to her. ]
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it's not that the rest of her swirling emotions are gone - they rest below the contentment. the wanting, the hunger, the determination, the anger. they're just... easier to keep quiet, even temporarily, with kara.]
Maybe we can just go visit other worlds once we're done here, and you're done with your mission...
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...I can't leave the citadel until the Revisionists have been defeated.
[ he won't risk another of his masters being targeted just to spend time with her - as much as he'd love to have more time. ]
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Not at all, huh...
[annoying...]
... Fine, I can settle for visiting you instead.
[until the whole war is over.]
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[ he is, at least, relieved that she doesn't feel disappointed. the problem is, now kara wishes that they could leave, just so he could see her sometimes. that isn't something he'd considered before she died in the village... that, and the visiting.
he isn't even sure if that would be allowed, but the thought sends aa little thrill through him anyway. ]
...I'd like it, if you did. You could meet Mitsutada, and Sada, and... [ he hesitates. ] ...and my Tsuru.
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though she notes the hesitation, and peers up at him curiously]
... pretty sure he's just going to be a similar type of annoying to this one.
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He's pretty much the same, yeah. [ except... ] He won't know you, though.
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.... mm. That's to be expected.
[even if it'll probably be a bit hard for her to process]
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You can always visit the other citadel to see him, you know. [ "you," because kara doesn't know if he could handle that, himself. it's still hard to believe that this isn't his tsuru at all. ] And we can probably tell my Tsuru about it, too. He may not remember you, but you'll still become friends.
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... it'll be fine. You don't need to worry about me.
[and she'll lean up to kiss his cheek, as if to reassure him that she really will be okay. she feels that way too, even if it's weird and complicated to think about.]
It'll be odd but... it's not like I plan on letting go of the Tsurumaru from here regardless.
I'll deal with it as much as I can.
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.... there's a version of you that sings and dances, you know.
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What?
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[there's nothing but appreciation from lili!]
From Tonbokiri's citadel. It was pretty attractive... but also a bit odd, considering that it's not the you I know.
[but like
it was so sexy. is there a feeling for 'that was hot'? that's what kara's getting. i'm sorry.]
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...It's not like I can't do those things. But why would I?
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.... I guess I can't think of a good reason....
[aside from that she would appreciate it?]
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