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Mikasa sleeps forever after their arrival. How long exactly doesn't really matter but at least she doesn't really sleep for a week like she may have said right before passing the hell out. But that's norm-- ...Okay honestly, it's not normal even though it's not new for her to sleep a lot when she can. It may be one of her longest times sleeping ever but these happen sometimes after their long fights and she's here from right after one the worst battlefields of her entire life. ...So technically Jean is used to it, at least it's nothing to worry about when she keeps on sleeping as much as possible.

When Mikasa finally gets enough of sleeping, it's unsurprisingly from a nightmare with a jolt that makes her sit up before she's even really awake.

"E R E N!!!" That's the least surprising part. She looks around, taking a moment to wake up enough into the reality of not being back in the world of Titan Hell. Right. Empatheias, their new home that is a huge farmhouse and her head drops towards her knees with a sigh at the knowledge that she and Jean are the only people from there in this world. More people from there would absolutely deserve to be here.

Mikasa walks out of her new room and around the house. She's not a morning person, she'd gladly stay under the blankets for a long time even when this girl usually keeps running as part of her work out even in the morning... But she didn't want to say there for any longer now. She doesn't look into any mirrors or whatever, she knows what she looks like after so much sleep... But Mikasa's hair being an uncontrollabe, shaggy mess, her skin being pale and her face looking like she's still half-asleep make her kind of look like a zombie or something.

So, good morning, Jean as soon as she arrives to the kitchen to find him. He looks like he's about to start making food, she wonders if the sound of her waking up has anything to do with his timing for it...

"Mind if I take a shower or can I help with that?"

Jean has been making the house a bit more cozy while Mikasa's been sleeping to recover her strength. Of course he slept as well, but he required a lot less of it and he's honestly too full of different thoughts and emotions to actually sleep more than a four hours at a time. He kind of envied the way Mikasa slept... but then again, also not.

Hearing Mikasa wake up is definitely one reason he's preparing to make something for them both to eat. He'd gone out to get some ingredients once, but didn't stay away too long because he became too worried about Mikasa. But at least he managed to get basic ingredients. The kitchen equipment seemed to come with the house.

"Good morning. How about you-" he turns to look at Mikasa and freezes. Of course being him and hopelessly in love with Mikasa he imagined her look like the perfect maiden in the morning with her straight hair and everything and not this. He tries not to look too amused, but likely the sparkles around him give it away.

"Uh, how about you take a shower and then help me? You slept for a while so it'll help you... freshen up." He bursts into a small laugh. "Sorry, your hair is just... it's just very messy and... cute."

Mikasa looks so confused when Jean freezes. What? She glances behind her, giving the young man an even better look at the mess that is her hair. There's nothing.

Once she looks at him again, there are sparkles and Mikasa has no idea what those mean! Except they are clearly positive emotions, she doesn't need a translator to tell that.

Just when she is about to say something to his plan, he laughs and explains it all. Mikasa sighs with a pout but there is some blush on her cheeks. "It's not cute but take one last look I guess before I go fix it with that shower... That said, sounds like a good plan to me."

Here she almost thought that he would be in ~~need for a hug~~ moooooood after hearing Eren's name, if he even heard it... So in a way she is also glad that her hair helps to make him laugh.

Mikasa gives him one more good look at it while she's leaving and then another while she is looking for a towel... Just to realize that they are obviously in the room where she is about to go, duh.

She looks over her shoulder at Jean one more time before she'll really go and collecting courage to say this before going may be the real reason why she isn't there yet...

"Your laugh is cute."

Okay, she says that and then she escapes out of sight to the bathroom. Bye!!

Jean almost comments back that denying makes it all the more cuter, but instead he just looks amused as he looks at the hair for a while longer. She told him to, of course he would - while looking all the more like he could burst into more laughter but he's able to hold it back.

He continues with more preparations as Mikasa walks around. Idly, he wonders why she's taking so long to go, but doesn't really question it out loud. A new house which she's only looked around between her long, long sleeps. Of course she would be disoriented.

Then she says that and Jean freezes again, but this time it's because he's blushing like crazy. The piece of bread he has before him suddenly turns into a toasted bread - actually no, it becomes more like charcoal with how the area around Jean now is. Not that he notices it when his mind is racing with 'Oh my god did she really say that - she did - she called something about me cute' and he's trying his best not to broadcast it on accident.

He spends a very long time just standing and trying to cool the area around him and just continue like normal. Normal, but very much happier than before.

Although the bread is now kind of useless. He doesn't really want to throw food away so he just munches on it as he works to get some pans out. Even a bread made of charcoal actually tastes alright when you're happy.

That's what she gets for asking for Jean to look at it even more while he still can! She doesn't seem to mind, it's certainly weird for her in a way because she isn't used to this at all and she's not sure if she'd mind even if he'd laugh. The hair looks like a ridiculous mess!

She can't believe she actually says that or that he says the cute word into her direction either, more things that she isn't used to!! That comment is what he gets for saying cute things to a brat like her. Then again maybe it would also work vice versa in another situation, he's ... that kind of a person too. She sighs as she gets ready for that shower.

Mikasa returns from the shower, all fresh and clean and now her hair is not a mess anymore. She's still drying it and then starting to brush it when she walks back towards the kitchen, seeing him munching something over there but not asking what it is. She figures he's just really hungry by now. And she's probably wearing something that he's gotten to her while she's been sleeping, she will thank him later but at least they both know how quiet she often is.

The girl doesn't continue her way to the kitchen before she's done with her hair, leaving the brush away and towel to dry before really returning there. Jean's working with the pans, she goes to get some vegetables and whatever else for her to chop for both of them.

There definitely would have been a similar situation if things were reversed. At least it's all done in good humor from both sides and they both know it.

Jean is thankful she doesn't ask what he's eating - and that he's almost done with eating the bread anyway. He notices the clothes she's wearing, a small blush forming on his face again as he realizes it's the ones he bought.

"Looks like the clothes were the right size... good." He smiles at her before turning back to the pans. "How many eggs do you want?"

What is humor and does she really have any sense of that?

Mikasa doesn't notice his blush at first because she is looking into another direction but then he says that about the clothes and there's a beat before she looks at Jean.

"Yeah. They're great. Thank you." She really likes them! Even though it's all said in an apathetic tone and with that look on her face too. She turns back to doing whatever she is doing... How many? "Whatever works."

That's ... Not a good answer at all.

"No problem." Yeah, that apathetic look is something that really worries him. While some might think it's just normal Mikasa behavior, it definitely isn't. But... it's still only been a few days. Maybe she'd improve.

'But Eren and Armin aren't here, she's not going to improve. You're not good enough to save her.' Thanks brain, he doesn't need that inner voice. Luckily, it doesn't show in the surroundings because Jean is instead of focusing on being annoyed at Mikasa's answer. So very helpful there!!

(Or perhaps the coldness of the thought and the warmth of annoyance just null one another.)

"Just say a number between zero to three. It's not that hard."

Jean, Jean, Jean... It may be the best thing for her ever to be away from them, she just doesn't know it but it might certainly help to see anything else in the world around her. And maybe it would be great for her to move on from a certain someone, good luck with that though.

Either way, she's going to buy an outfit to him one day to thank for this but Mikasa doesn't say anything about that.

"Three." It stings because she's from a group of three but this is talking about healthy things to eat for someone, who trains a lot, so of course she goes with that!

It's a thought he's not had yet, but one he might in time. Maybe then he will stop being focused on how he's not Eren or Armin and can't help.

Jean nods, calming down now that he has a clear answer. He continues in the progress of making food. Something he's pretty good at it seems.

"I wasn't sure what you wanted to eat, so I just decided to make something really simple." Which is mostly Scrambled eggs with vegetables. Simple.

"...Anything works, you should think what you want to eat and I can eat that too."

She's not picky! But she could appreciate his way of thinking about what she wants if she ... cared at the moment anyway. Either way, she's done with chopping the veggies, she's bringing them closer to him and he can tell her where to put them.

"I wouldn't do food I don't want to eat, too", Jean assures her as he makes way for her so she can put the veggies into the pan now.

"We could start making lists of things to eat..." It's just one idea... And yes, she puts the veggies in.

"Why not. We can increase it as we find new things that we enjoy." He continues to cook once the veggies are in. "It won't take too long so want to get the plates out?"

"That's obviously the whole point of a list like that... Ummm, not that I mind only eating whatever you can make now." She could eat just one thing or a couple of things through her whole life, no problem, but they really don't have to do that here. "Mm, I'll get them ready."

Plates, glasses, everything, she's going to do that now.

"Oh, uh, yeah." Jean blushes a bit over saying something so obvious. He silently focuses on finishing the food before delivering it over to the table.

Mikasa wakes up on the other side of the bed to this new month and ... It's cold being there alone as if she's really far away from Jean. Why is she so far away from him anyway? Not like she can't easily fix that which is exactly what she is going to do!

The girl rolls over to Jean and instead of just hugging him, she's also cuddling even closer and nuzzling his chin. If he can feel the lightest touch of her lips there too that must be just his imagination, right? Her eyes are closed again either way, she's not ready to wake up yet but she sure is feeling like cuddling for a while.

Jean is not exactly awake, but not exactly asleep either - so when Mikasa comes closer he does notice it, even if he doesn't open his eyes. There's a light smile on his lips as she cuddles and nuzzles. This felt like a familiar dream. One that he's had many times. Though usually at this point there'd be small kisses exchanged... but not every dream is the same.

Yeah, he's pretty sure he's dreaming. Especially with the feeling of lips on his chin. He cuddles closer, kissing her hair lightly and sighing with content.

Hugging and cuddling a lot isn't really anything new between them at this point, not when they sleep close like this every night. She smiles too.

And then this morning she feels even more affectionate than usual... So after Jean cuddles her in return too, Mikasa waits for a moment before she kisses his cheek.... Then she kisses his other cheek and then his nose and chin too. They are tiny kisses but they really happen, she is not even sure if he is awake to know that, unsure of which one she hopes to be the answer.

It's normal for them, which is why it only became a dream for sure when he felt her lips. He chuckles before opening his eyes and looking at her with a hint of playful mischief in his eyes, as if he would have in his dreams. Which he totally believes this is, still. A very realistic feeling dream that he can suddenly control a bit.

"You missed my lips."

W h a t?!

Mikasa looks so surprised when she hears that. She ... missed them intentionally. Not because she wouldn't want to kiss him or not because she doesn't want to know how kissing feels like in general!! She just tends to go really slow with everything and that doesn't sound slow... Or maybe she is too slow with how they have been getting closer and closer, it sounds like a natural next step sooner or later??? Also oh boy, she has done a lot of thinking but she hasn't really said much about it to him and she would probably have A LOT of explaining to do if she...

But Jean is looking at her like that and saying those words and it may be a good opening to everything... She is way too curious anyway.

So.

Mikasa ignores everything about why she couldn't do that. She can do whatever she wants, really, and it is way too tempting to pass up... She looks at him, all calm on the outside but her face is a fierce red like her scarf even before she leans closer and closer again. So close that this time she doesn't dodge them.

Jean gets a soft kiss to his lips. ...and Mikasa is not moving anywhere from there after that unless he tells her to leave.

The girl has no idea how this works, she has never kissed anyone before...!! Prodigy.exe has kind of stopped working if it ever even works in situations like this??? It sure as hell doesn't really work with her poor social skills or words or emotions most of the time, her heart is racing like it's trying to get out of where it is.

Edited 2019-09-21 12:15 (UTC)

Somehow, saying that always works in getting a kiss. Which is what he expects to happen, even in this very realistic dream. She looks very cute with the blush and Jean's smiling when she comes closer. He closes his eyes again when their lips touch.

Then she's not moving. He's not moving. Something is not quite right with this picture.

It then occurs him to think 'what if this wasn't a dream.'

Then he realizes that everything feels too real. The emotions, the changes in the area around them. This wasn't how a dream felt.

This isn't a dream.

This... this wasn't... a dream?

JEAN.EXE HAS STOPPED RESPONDING.

Jean has by now opened his eyes and he looks at Mikasa with a very bewildered look on his very, very red face - but he hasn't moved either. Frankly, he's afraid to move or do anything, but the air around him is very warm over his being embarrassed and sparkling over being very happy... but also very confused and startled which shows up with very tiny, confused lightning bolts.

What do they do now???

Mikasa is staring at him, confused and surprised by his reaction. What? Then it kind of hits her that maybe he thought it was ... a dream... not that she has any idea why he would dream of kissing with her but ... It seems like a logical conclusion with his reaction???

The girl is not sure what to do now either. She could quickly leave and make this super awkward but she is an extremely lovesick girl and he seems... Happy about it happening too between all of the other emotions there. Happy is good. Warm is good too. She feels both of those too despite being embarrassed too of her mistake of thinking he really meant it. He is usually saying things bluntly and seriously, so...!!! Does that mean he really wants her to kiss him??? She may be wrong, she is pretty bad at this whole translating thing even when Jean usually makes it easier for her by being honest.

Mikasa stays calm on the outside again. Nervous but calm. He is not pushing her away and she is not doing that to him either... He is so close. Still so very tempting. Even more now after that first one. She seems to take a deep breath and waits if he wants to do the same or something.... else, there is no rush with anything but after a moment she tries it again.

Her lips brush gently against his again for another soft kiss and another after that too and there will be even more if he doesn't stop her this time either.

Jean is definitely very warm and content over this happening, even if also very confused. At least he's calming down from his surprise which helps with the change in atmosphere being warmer - like a safe hug or a nice warm blanket after coming back inside from cold weather.

When she kisses him again, he closes his eyes. The air feels softer. Fluffier. Confusion is slipping away and changing into curiosity. So after the second kiss, Jean leans closer to kiss her carefully and softly in return.

Safest hug ever when he is always all about keeping Mikasa safe and having her as his number one priority. Yes she notices that back home too even when she doesn't say anything about it. So his hugs here always feel like the safest place ever anytime, it's really warm under their blanket here right now.

Mikasa closes her eyes too. Maybe this is a dream after all or at least this feels like a dream. Or if it is a dream, she doesn't want to wake up. Jean returns the kiss and her eyes fly open for a very short moment. Kissing feels... nice. Understatement. It feels amazing and kind of addictive from both sides of it, she continues with soft and gentle kisses, careful baby steps into it instead of rushing in. Maybe that could happen later. This feels good now and that is an understatement too.

Eventually they stop after kissing for what may be a long while even if it feels shorter. She could go on and on... She still goes for some more when she is first about to stop like she can't get enough of kissing with him now. There is a smile on her face when she pulls back from it and just ... looks at him while she has no idea what to say. Maybe she should explain it somehow, she is still trying to figure out words for that.

Honestly, Jean could continue this way forever, but he would definitely take more passionate, deeper kisses too and continue those forever. Just having this happen is a long dream come true and he doesn't want it to end. He's fine with baby steps. Fine with fast development too. Honestly, he's fine if this is the first and the last time, if that was what made Mikasa comfortable. He'd hope for more, but would never push it.

His heart is beating crazy fast and his face is most likely very deep red... but he's smiling, too. A smile he's likely shown before, too, but now it's even brighter. The pure, sweet, genuine joy and affection.

He, too, is lost for words for now. Or maybe he's waiting for her to say something instead.

[ It's about 3-4 days after the trip to Ephyria, which still feels a lot more than it was advertised to be. But a hum comes through Jean's amulet, and a voice who should sound familiar by now. ]

Hey, Jean? How're you doing?

[ There's a slight uneasy energy in the far back of the call...but compared to most Tidus has made, this one is more comfortable than the rest—has a purpose that's more important than how creepy mind communication is. ]

[Jean's mostly been taking it easy after that trip and he's lying on the couch, reading when Tidus contacts him.]

Hey. ... I'm doing fine. Still pretty tired, but at I'm not as sore anymore.

[His mental voice does sound pretty tired, but also rather content at where he is, so perhaps that will help him feel more comfortable, at least.]

How about you?

Me? I didn't have to worry if my arm was going to make it. [ A joke! But also true. He's pleased though that Jean seems fine, despite an apparent lingering exhaustion. ]

I'm just glad that it's over with. After all that... I'm still not really sure what happened.

[ He does. But also doesn't. ]

[Jean does laugh at it.]

My arm was fine after a day. Luckily it wasn't a bad kind of poison.

[At least there's that.]

Yeah... I'm not all that sure either. Return trip home was sort of a blur...

I guess we did it? [ Why doesn't it feel like more of a victory, in that case... ]

Well, if you're ever up for some good food, I'll buy. 'specially after that save you made with your thingy-majiggy. [ Helping to boost them through the walls closing in. ] Who needs magic when you've got gear like that!

[They didn't get the victory fanfare...]

I couldn't have made it possible without your spell, so I think we both deserve a pat in the back. But thanks, I'll keep that in mind.

The gear's definitely saved my life... but also put in me in serious danger.

It didn't this time! [ So hey, good gear. ] What's it for normally, anyway? Is that just how you fight? Swinging around everywhere?

[Oooh boy. You asked. Jean's exhaustion gets an additional stronger emotion: seriousness.]

It's to fight, yeah. It's our only means of reaching our enemies' neck and kill them. The enemies range from a few meters to ten, so gotta have something to climb the distance with. Especially when they only die if we cut their nape.

They're called titans. Humanoid looking mindless naked creatures that eat humans. As I said my gear has saved me many times, but if I had joined the army and never learned how to use it... ['He might have never been in danger'. Negative.] well, I might be dead, after my home town got attacked.

[ Just give Tidus a moment to process that. ]

Uh, wow. That sounds rough.

[ Buddy. Another pause. ]

Giant tall naked people?

[ It's not that he missed all the rest, it's just. You know. ]

I wish I could say that's the worst part.

[Thanks Zuko.]

Yeah. They don't have any genitalia though, which is a blessing

Huh--yeah, you can say that!

[ Not that he really wants to think too much about Giant Naked Humans, but had to get his head around that. ]

What causes them? Do you know?

[It's completely understandable.

Jean's mood drops down a bit more, but not into "critical must stop talking" range.]

They're humans that have been transformed into them using a serum. Why that serum exists and where it comes from is still a mystery.

That's why they eat us. They're trying to turn back into humans by eating a human who can shift into a titan at will. An intelligent titan, you could say. A titan shifter.

Ugh...

[ It's both a sound and feeling: of disgust, but not without sympathy. How can't you feel any when hearing that a guy and his world has to suffer something as grotesque as that?

But it's still disgusting. Tidus is silent as he attempts to find any words adequate to respond to that too, but even when he does... ]

I'm sorry, that sounds...insane. I can't imagine going through that.

[ It doesn't feel adequate at all. Is there anything he can say? But the sympathy comes through stronger than the initial ugliness of hearing of the situation. ]

[The feelings of sympathy are received and Jean feels warm. The other emotions he understands completely so he doesn't mind them.]

Yeah. There's a lot more to the story... Unfortunately. But maybe that's enough depressing story time already.

It's your story. You tell as much or little as you want. [ He's not going to press or stop Jean. Just- ] Wish I could say or do anything.

[ Hhhrrmmm. ]

Isn't there anything here that can help? You're stuck here... there's gotta be something you can do to help you when you get back!

[Jean doesn't say anything to that, but he does understand what he says, which is clear from his emotions. He'd tell him sometime, if there was a need to or if it just came up. Just right now, he's not up to it.]

Hmm... I wonder if I could transfer the corridor of death to titan territory...

[ That gets a laugh out of Tidus, the humour bubbling through. ]

Crush all those titans left, right, and from above? Yeah!

Then you can make the biggest fireball and chuck it on the remains. Just for good measure!

[Jean definitely laughs now, too, his emotions taking a much more cheerful turn, even if still tired.]

That would definitely be a sight to see.

You go through a death corridor for someone, they should give you a hand back. Thras should be more than happy to help!

[ Though- ]

Be a lot better if he was bigger and scarier. [ Heh. ]

I'm sure he'll grow in size before we head back to our homes.

[Who knows, really.]

Ugh, then he should do it fast! I don't want to be stuck here too long -- I've already got a bunch to do before I get to go back home.

[ Let him go back hooommmeee. ]

Are you on an adventure, back at "home"?

[So this... Christmas thing. No one here would possibly guess that Jean and Mikasa had no idea what it is before hearing about it here if they looked at all the lights and decorations and everything around and inside their house. They may have gone a bit crazy with them... They even got a tree.

But instead of putting gifts under the tree, she is sitting with him on the couch and offering him a gift wrapped in red paper. It feels soft, so that may say something about what he'll find inside. ...unless Jean is too distracted by things like Mikasa smiling at him.]

This is for you.

[It was actually very fun, decorating the house. It would likely be a pain to collect them all back, but it was good right now and that's what mattered. It was another memory for Jean and Mikasa to share.

Jean is very distracted by the smile on her face as he receives the package, but what she says does make him look at the package and take it, feeling how soft it is. There's a stupid smile on his face and a small blush appears to accompany it as he places the package on his lap for now.]

I have something for you too.

[He takes a hard gift box from behind his back. It's not very large, the wrapping is a bit messy, but the paper at least has cute snowflakes on it.

What matters is what's on the inside.]

Let's open them together?

[Mikasa blinks, clearly surprised seeing something from him to her too. ...And again once she takes it, unsure what to expect... But it clearly is wrapped all by himself, that is so cute.]

Thank you. I-- Yes, together.

[What he'll find inside are knitted gloves and scarf and hat in green and black color theme.

She doesn't start opening hers until Jean starts opening his, opening them together and so on. Sounds as cute as it can get.

There is a gasp as soon as she sees what's in hers and Mikasa just stares at it for a moment.]

It's beautiful. Thank you, Jean.

[The surprised look is cute on Mikasa's face and he's happy that he managed to keep the present secret. Though it was also a surprise to get one from Mikasa. A pleasant, heartwarming surprise.

Jean sees the items inside his package and smiles. Warm gloves, scarf and even a hat. Just what he needed to fight back the cold winter. The colors are also nostalgic and symbolic.]

Thank you. They'll definitely keep me warm.

[He states at her for a long time, happy to see her reaction to the necklace. This is all in all a very wholesome moment.]

Can I help you put it on?

They'd better.

[It's great seeing him so happy and smiling too. This sure is one of the best memories here with him. Something just between them.]

Yes, of course you can.

[Give her a moment to take it away from its box and all, moving much closer to Jean after that and holding that necklace against her while he'll help from behind.]

[Jean moves her hair to the side and then joins the two ends of the chain together behind her neck and locks them. He gets distracted for a bit though, having Mikasa so close to him.

After a moment he presses a very gentle kiss on her neck before letting her hair fall back over it. Then he's blushing very deeply over the gesture, wondering if he ruined the moment.]

[Mikasa is trying not to get distracted by being so close. Even if part of her wants to get even closer, she has been more and more affectionate this month with that little boost from Elios at the beginning of the month to help with getting things rolling... She should move as soon as she hears it locking, it even feels like it obviously won't fall.

She doesn't move. Seeing if anything happens if she stays close to him is way too tempting. Whether that would be from her side or his side is another thing but either works for her.

Jean does that and she gasps again, not really expecting it or anything else to happen even if she is hoping otherwise...

... And then that moment is gone and she is blushing fiercely. Should she turn around and kiss him or make it clear how she wants more of those or ... go away if he changed his mind about the timing or anything else??

She is doing... None of those. Well. Not at first. She turns around at least but she leans closer to give a kiss to his neck too. And another above it and maybe even another above that before she nuzzles their noses together and stops right in front of him like she is so damn close but not kissing him yet... Teaser? Nope. Waiting for him to kiss her while the words "all I want for Christmas is you" suddenly make sense.]

[Jean is unsure of what he expects at this stage. They've been close, but was this too much? The wait after the kiss is tense and he can hear his heart beating faster.

Then she turns around. His face is even darker red when Mikasa leans closer. The first kiss makes him gasp. The other two make him sigh. The muzzle brings a smile to his face.

Jean can tell that it's not a teaser but that Mikasa's waiting for him. It doesn't take long for him to close the distance and kiss her on her lips.]

[Does anyone ever know what to expect from anyone else? No idea but if Mikasa was in his place, she'd have similar thoughts too.

Except she kind of is in that same situation because she has no idea how he'd react either. Action girl, not the thinker... Jean's reactions make her smile though.

She could kiss him. It wouldn't be a new thing at this point, not after that one morning that changed things. Not that it still isn't exciting whenever they kiss and it makes her heart go into a wild race with butterflies everywhere everytime But she waits. Somehow it just feels more fun that way right now.

Jean never makes her wait, it's one of the best things about him for an impatient girl like her. Mikasa doesn't make him wait with returning that kiss either. Nope. And neither with how fast she is wrapping her arms around him as if he might somehow go away if she wouldn't do that. He wouldn't go, of course not, she trusts him -- so apparently she still doesn't trust this world on letting them both stay here.

But ... He definitely didn't go too far or anything with that first kiss earlier. She's just not sure how to say that or anything else. She could be blunt but so far letting actions speak instead of words seem to work better, maybe she should continue it like that if she'll ever throw self-control away from all of this. Moving closer, as close as she can get right now.]

[The kiss definitely feels amazing. All the kisses they had shared so far had been something Jean had only dreamed of. Having her close, kissing her, her arms around him in an embrace. Mikasa made him feel so alive and high on love.

Not that he had confessed yet, but he's pretty sure by now his feelings are clear as day. If not, at least she'd see there's something there. Something that has always been there. He wanted to tell her with his own words. Someday. When the timing would feel right.

Right now he wraps his own arms around her, holding her as close as he could. Without breaking the kiss, he guides her so she can even sit on his lap. But only if she wanted to, of course.

Jean wanted to be as close to her as possible, but he also respected her limits. Because he loves her. Truly, madly, deeply.]

[ A messenger bird with a small drawstring bag arrives to Jean, inside a note and also -- biscuits! Specifically, circular gingerbread, florentines and white chocolate and cranberry cookies, about ten of each. Wowie. Somebody definitely did not go over the top in the kitchen or anything for a day.

The note sits at the top. ]

Hope you're not allergic to anything in these. Just ask if you're worried.
Tidus

[That's a nice surprise to find. At least he can share them with Mikasa later. Though he does send Tidus a message later that day.]

Thanks for the biscuits. But what do you mean with "allergic"?

Edited (it's 3 am, english is hard) 2020-01-10 01:19 (UTC)

[ ~~english is for neerrrds~~ oh hey there, Jean. ]

Huh? Allergic? --oh! [ Needed a second there. ] You know, allergies? Something you can't eat? Some people have them. It makes them ill.

If you don't, then no problem.

I don't think I have anything like that, no. I mean, I would have probably noticed if I do, right?

[ Brrng brrng, Jean's amulet!! ]

Yo, Jean! How's your dunamis training been going? Ready to show me any moves yet?

[If amulets had ringtones, he'd have something silly for Tidus.]

Hey.

I can something really small, but if that's enough for a show... I've been a bit distracted from training lately.

[ Would it be All Star.

But oh? Distracted? ]

What's up?

[ Good? Bad? Drop some deets, friendo. ]

[Yes. Yes it would.]

I started dating last month. So I've been, ah, enjoying that.

[Can you feel his blush on the emotion side. Because he's definitely a bit flustered even if also very happy.]

Wha-? Dating?

[ There's a sudden burst of laughter. ]

No way, that's great! Congrats! [ And now comes the sense of a widening grin on top of the already joyous sensation. ]

Someone's gone and snatched you up, huh? What's their name? You two takin' it easy, or going as wild as you can get?

[ Heeeeeey? ]

[kjdlajflajfa. Tidus!! You're making him even more embarrassed.]

Her name is Mikasa and she's from the same world as I am. We've been living together ever since we came here and been close... well I've been in love with her for years.

[Mikasa's probably currently wondering why there's so many flowers around him.]

We're taking it slow and easy...

[ Eheheheh he doesn't need visual to see how flustered Jean is. But don't worry, Tidus can behave. ]

Oh yeah? That's good. Nothing wrong with slow and easy.

[ ... ]

So are you thinkin' 'bout getting engaged soon?

[ he couldn't help himself-- ]

[Imagine a smoking volcano because he's that embarrassed. Happy embarrassed, but still!]

Eng- What part of slow and easy aren't you getting!!

[Geez. Not that he would mind being engaged to Mikasa, but that's too soon.

Change the subject, change the subject.]

Did you want to see some dunamis or not?

[ Sorry Jean, but Tidus is definitely taking the time to laugh now. Please give him a moment to come back to the call. ]

Yeah, yeah. You swap the fire tricks for some flowers?

[He's going to hear about this for a long while isn't he...]

A shield, actually. But I start looking into flowers so I can bury you into them.

Don't make your girlfriend jealous!

[ nee nah nee nah ]

Alright, come show me what you can do, loverboy. You free now?

Don't worry, I'll make sure the flowers are thorny.

[ :) ]

Sure. Where do you want to meet? Also bring a ball or something to toss at me.

No problem, [ he says, like a ball is definitely getting tossed at Jean's face (that was the request, right). ] And let's do the beach. More room for moving.

[ And less walking than leaving town. ]

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ACTION; some day during their first week

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action | let's pretend i posted this on the first of september

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and at last I see the liiiiight

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voice; no continuous flow of sap now!!

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Here to bring the sap back. also action and backdated to Christmas

bringing the sap back, oh yeah

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03/01: late holiday present

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voice, mid-march

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