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Post by Strawberry on Apr 16, 2006 15:09:19 GMT -5
Gippal wondered what made Rikku act this way so suddenly. Of course, he loved it and he wasn't complaining, but so suddenly? He shrugged the thought aside just as his stomach growled. He blinked, then laughed guiltily. "Well, guess it's time to get something to eat for breakfast, eh?" he said with a grin on his face.
Baralai watched her, noting the sadness that looked as if it was about to devour her personality whole. He sighed and began walking toward the bathroom. "Don't worry about it.. It was just.. something different," he said awkwardly as he passed. He seemed to be saying that a lot to her, telling her not to worry. It wasn't exactly her fault or her actions, it was him who always reacted too poorly and made her think she was at fault. Glancing at her, he entered the bathroom and closed the door, stripping off his shirt and making sure the water was warm enough for a good shower. Well, being Praetor, I guess you wouldn't have much in the personality department, seeing as you always have to put on a mask for the council and as time passes you'd get used to it. Poor Baralai just wasn't used to company.
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Post by Kiwi on Apr 16, 2006 15:39:53 GMT -5
[Ooc--Using my Mom's comp -_-;;]
"Yeah, I guess. Do they even have a kitchen in this place?" she asked glancing around with a shrug. "Well they probably do, I man how else would they eat?" Rikku just grinned at him, "Hmm...that lady person told me to use the Commsphere if I needed anything, so should we use that or look around ourselves?"
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How could she not worry about it? She practically committed a crime in a way, well not really...Azul sat there bored again, there was no one to talk to and nothing to do. She searched through the pockets on her belt, finding all kinds of things. Finally she grabbed something, it looked like a grenade. Azul tossed it up in the air and caught it, then repeated that process again. If someone was watching her they'd probably think she was insane to do something like that. Nope, not insane at all though. It was a fake, squishy toy grenade that you could play catch with. She always used to use it back in Bikanel as a small girl. It never ceased to amuse her and the looks on people's faces were priceless. |
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Post by Strawberry on Apr 18, 2006 19:13:46 GMT -5
Gippal shrugged and sat up in the bed, stretching his arms above his head and yawning. "Not sure.. After I eat, though, I have to get back to the Djose Temple," he said in a tired voice, elbows now propped on his knees and hands rubbing his face. His blonde hair was a slight mess, some of it hanging in his face more than usual, but it didn't bother him. "Hmm.. might be a good idea to get dressed before someone walks in and gets the wrong idea..." It was mostly muttered to himself in a low voice as he stood and went to the bathroom, finding his clothes where he had stored them, and began pulling his shirt over his head. "Maybe we can call for room service."
After about ten minutes or so, Baralai walked back out of the bedroom, his hair half dry and extremely messier than usual. He ran his hand through his hair slightly before his eyes caughtg site of Azul and her little 'toy.' His brow was raised and he just stood there, not sure whether the 'toy' was real or not. Who could tell from across the room?
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Post by Kiwi on Apr 18, 2006 19:24:32 GMT -5
Rikku rolled her eyes, "Okay, have fun building Machina, do you ever even get fresh air?" she asked him still not bothering to get up. One, she was tried, and two the bed was really comfortable. She yawned again, but laughed at his comment. "Now what exactly would that wrong idea be, hmm?" she asked him giving him a suspicious look. Being a thief she had excellent hearing, so of course she heard him. Rikku shrugged, "Room service would be cool, but this isn't a hotel Gippal. So yeah...."
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Azul looked up when she heard the bathroom door open again. She glanced over at him to find him practically staring at her. Then it dawned on her and she smirked. "Catch!" she exclaimed and threw it to him. Now that could really freak someone out if they didn't know if it was real or not. After all, the Al Bhed loved their weapons made by themselves. She continued smirking at him, watching to see what his reaction would be. Azul hoped it would be priceless, she need a good laugh... [/size] |
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Post by Strawberry on Apr 18, 2006 19:37:57 GMT -5
"Who cares? They told us to call them if we needed something, right? Well, they should have told us if we couldn't ask for room service," he said, finishing getting dressed. He looked in the mirror and started messing with his hair, trying to get it at least somewhat decent. "And yes, I do get plenty of air. I do have to places and stuff." He was still running a hand through his hair as he exited the bathroom while he straightened up his shirt with his other hand, his eyes making sure he fixed it. "And you personally don't wanna know what was going through my mind. You might turn back into the old Rikku and beat the living hell out of me or stick a dagger in my throat or something."
He hesitated slightly, one thought running through his mind that he always followed. Either trust it or push it away. Baralai let the plushie fly to him as he grabbed it and, unfortunately, he almost freaked before the realization that it had squished under his grip plus that she hadn't pulled the ring off hit him. It was a blunt fake joke. He twirled it on his finger [like a basketball XP], his chocolate brown eyes on Azul. "And may I ask how old you are?" he said with a smirk, eventually tossing it back to her. He couldn't spend too much time due to the fact he had to leave and do an errand for the damn council. Maybe he should retire as Praetor...
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Post by Kiwi on Apr 18, 2006 19:52:51 GMT -5
"Then you can call them. I'm not going to be responsible for making them mad." she told him claiming all of the covers now. "I'm not that hungry anyways, you're the one eats all of the time, you pig." The covers muffled the sound of her laugh, "You know I'm starting to wonder if that muscle is actually muscle...or fat...". Of course she was only teasing, she knew it was muscle. Rikku stretched out across the bed, "Oh you meant that, and I am the same Rikku! You just were lucky yesterday. Don't expect any more special treatment." she said to him smirking. She personally thought it was moving too fast even though she really enjoyed it yesterday, rushing into things was never a good idea.
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"I'm eighteen thank you very much, so how old are you? Like fifty or something? You do have white hair you know." she told him still smirking. She'd rather act like a child then an unplayful old person. Azul caught the toy in her hand and tossed it to herself. "It removes stress you know. If you're mad you can just take all your anger out on it by throwing it or squeezing it really tight." She stood up and tossed it to him again. "If you ask me, you could use it. Just because you're someone important doesn't mean you can't have a life. Live a little or something, it'll do you good." she said something smart for once. [/size] |
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Post by Strawberry on Apr 18, 2006 20:07:25 GMT -5
"Fat? I need to eat so I can stay healthy, you know. Its not good to not eat.." he said, almost confusing himself near the end. He walked over to the right side of the bed, leaning over it as he placed his hands on either side of her head, looking down at her. "I'd hardly say that was any special treatment. You were enjoying it quite as much as I was, so I think maybe you were doing for your own sake. We did make quite the couple back then, you know." He grinned wickedly, then pushed away, throwing his arms into the air as he turned and took a couple steps away, abruptly changing the subject. "Fine! If you want me to starve, that's okay. I'll just go get crushed by a huge machina part from lack of eating and I'll make sure to notify everyone to blame you for not feeding me."
"Twenty-one if you really need to know. And my hair is natural. If you have a problem, you can go ahead and track down my parents and complain to them, so good luck," he said, catching the plushie with one hand and turning away slightly. He had never really liked the subject of his parents and his hand tightened slightly on the plushie in thought of them.. or in no memory of them. He stopped his anger in time before it could really show and tossed the plushie grenade behind him as he completely turned and walked back over to the area where his bed was, collecting his weapon. "Just because you're someone important doesn't mean you can't have a life. Live a little or something, it'll do you good."[/color] I wish I could.. but life doesn't grant miracles so easily..[/i][/color][/size]
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Post by Kiwi on Apr 18, 2006 20:23:58 GMT -5
"Duh, but that doesn't mean you need to eat all of the time. Over-eating is bad for your health," said said still not moving. "And why would it be my fault? Can't you call someone yourself?" She shook her head and buried her face into the pillow. "Gippal, I doubt any big machina part would crush you. Seriously, that's absurd." Rikku sighed at her other commented, "Exactly, back then. Everything had changed and what if it won't be like the past? Then we'd both end up getting hurt." It truly pained her to say that, it was the last thing she wanted to happen. She frowned wishing she could keep her mouth shut, she knew she should have learned something from Paine. Heh, Rikku was already at -32 Respect Points.
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She watched at his hand tightened on the toy, obviously something was bothering him. Azul decided not to say anything, she would only make things worse. "So 21 hmm? That's not very old." she commented with a slight smile, trying to lighten the mood a bit. "And...I like your hair that way. It reminds me of marshmallows or whipped cream. Both very good things!" She laughed slightly, but it was muffled by her hand. Yep that was Azul for you, always doing something or saying something weird. She grinned at him, "Just kidding, but still you do have cool hair." What can I say? She liked hair, she liked a lot of people's hair, she just happened to like his, too.... "Um so...where did you say you were going again?" Azul asked him curiously, she just wanted to know... [/color][/size] |
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Post by Strawberry on Apr 18, 2006 20:35:47 GMT -5
Gippal, with his back still turned to her, frowned and looked at the ground. But he perked up before he turned around, a grin on his face. "Well, trying to make you guilty was one of my last resorts. I guess I'll be eating on the road then!" he said, giving her a thumbs up. He had begun toward the door, but he stopped, backing up a few steps. "Oh, and sleeping isn't very good for your health either. It makes you lazy and fat starts to grow on ya. Just thought I'd let you know."
Baralai smirked at her comment. "I have to go the Gorge in the Calm Lands, where the Fayth of Yojimbo used to be. Even after a lot of persuasion, they still think that the Fayth still have something to do with everything," he said, stepping toward the door. He stopped, his free hand on the knob. "And marshmellows don't taste good plain. They're better as smores or those little candies you can find around Spira."
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Post by Kiwi on Apr 18, 2006 21:02:11 GMT -5
"Ugh..." she mumbled and finally got out of bed crossing her arms, "Sleep isn't bad, you need sleep to get through the day." She rolled her eyes and walked over to him, narrowing her eyes slightly. "Look, I'll go with you if you wait for me alright? I just need to take a shower and fix my hair okay?" Rikku smirked up at him and gave him a look like, 'You'd know you'd wait for me.' She reached up and messed up his hair again, ruffling it and everything. "Opps, wells thats unfortunate...guess you have to stay anyways." Rikku stuck out her tongue and rushed into the bathroom, not really giving him a choice. She knew he liked to look good and that meant his hair as well.
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Azul thought for a moment, "Hmm...isn't the Chocobo Ranch right near there?" she asked obviously having an idea. She smirked up at him, "I'll make a deal with you. If you let me go then, I'll get Chocobo and we can ride him so you don't have to walk." she suggested. Azul was just daring him to decline her offer. "So what do you say? Rather go with a suck-up or me?" she asked. She was only trying to be nice, really. Azul waited for his reply tapping her finger against her arm. To tell the truth she wouldn't be surprised if he picked her Chiana to go, after all...she'd listen to whatever he says and adore him every second. Well Azul wasn't exactly a love-sick dog like that, she just wanted adventure... [/color][/size] |
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Post by Strawberry on Apr 18, 2006 21:14:28 GMT -5
Gippal had a half traumatized look on his face after she had rushed into the bathroom. "Hey! That was cheating and uncalled for! I'm appalled by your behaviour!" he called after her, even using a big and confusing word in a sentence. He sat on the ground, right where he had been standing, and began picking at his hair again, mumbling to himself in the process. "Weirdo woman... Messing up my hair and trying to make me, me, the leader of the Machine Faction, look like I just got out of bed without one thought as to how I look. I mean.. I am the look of the Machine Faction.."
Just as Baralai was about to answer, a knock sounded on the door and he sighed. Walking over to it, he opened it and stared straight at Chiana. "Good morning, Praetor. Are you ready to go?" she asked. She then caught sight of Azul in the room and her eyes went wide, her face crimson from trying not to giggle like a gossip girl. "Um.. Praetor..? Should I come back later?" She had even noticed that his hair was still slightly messy and it just put the wrong idea into her mind.
Baralai glanced back at her, then at Chiana. "Uh.. Wha..? No! No, its not like that. She needed a place to stay the night and all the other rooms were taken," he said, telling the truth. But a light red was already on his face. "Well, I was just about to find you and tell you that I don't have to go. The Council just contacted me and said it'd be best if I took a day to relax. So you can go back to bed or something." The lie was quickly thought of and he knew Chiana would believe it, although if the Council found out, he'd be in trouble. He sighed and closed the door as Chiana giggled and walked away, putting his forehead against the wall. He then turned his head, his chocolate brown gaze looking at Azul. "Yeah.. we better go before she realizes it really was a lie.."
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Post by Kiwi on Apr 18, 2006 21:34:46 GMT -5
"I don't even know what that means!" she called from the bathroom, the sound of water drowning her voice some. She was laughing and it was easily heard above the water. "Be quiet Gippal! You're um......interruptting my cleansing time!" she exclaimed as loud as she could. After about 20 minutes she came back out, only in a towel though, hair dripping wet. Isn't it sad how she knew what a big pervert he was and she just walks in the room in a only a towel? It didn't bother her at all though, she made sure it was tight around her so it wouldn't fall. She sat down on the edge of the bed watching him, "Did you fix your hair yet or do we have to wait another hour?" she asked curiously with a smirk.
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Azul's emerald eyes went wide as if she couldn't believe what the girl was saying. Her face had turned a bit red, okay...more like a lot. Once Chiana was gone she managed a nervous laugh. "Heh, I...can't believe she'd think something that absurd..." she said. "I mean, we're like the last two people on earth who'd ever do that so yeah....you need to get your people's brains checked or something..." Her face was still 10 shades of red, she couldn't help it though. Azul raised a brow at him, noting the good lying skills. "Hmm, it's like your an expert at lying." she teased, "Just joking, although you did do a good job in lying...or maybe it's just that they believe everything you say that makes it seem that way." She shrugged, "Well come on then, if you're in such a hurry to leave." she said opening the door again walking outside glancing left and right. "Um....you're the Praetor. You lead the way out of here." |
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Post by Strawberry on Apr 19, 2006 15:22:42 GMT -5
He had finished his right after Rikku had asked him. "Yes, I'm do-What the hell woman! Get some clothes on before someone walks in here! What if a man walks in here and sees you like that, do you know what would happen? He'd go screaming down the hall that you're in here naked!" he said when he had looked at her, jumping to his feet. Though he couldn't quite complain much in his head because well... he was rather intrigued that she was acting this way around him so suddenly. There was this upside and then there was the downside that could come about. "And you shouldn't be complaining about me and my hair. You aren't even dressed." He had stubbornly turned around, arms crossed over his chest.
Baralai only shook his head as he passed her and out into the hallway. He certainly couldn't tell her what Chiana and some others always told him if she couldn't believe what had just happened. "Praetor, you know.. you should find a nice girl who would care for you. Maybe that would make your job easier, y'know?" "Praetor! Did you met any cute girls while you were gone? You[/i] are an adult, you know..."[/color] "Baralai, you should try getting one of those girls. You could make quite the couple, y'know.[/i][/b] Baralai sighed, brushing away the thoughts and moving down the hall. Gippal, Chiana.. they were pretty much the same. "It grows on you when you don't want to be bothered.." he said toward her lying coment. It was pretty true..[/size]
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Post by Kiwi on Apr 19, 2006 15:44:49 GMT -5
"The door is locked and nobody's going to just barge into the room Gippal. They'd probably knock first." she told him rolling her eyes. "Plus I'm in a towel, it's not like I'm completely naked." Rikku shook her head and gathered up her clothes, walking back into the bathroom. She took her good ol time getting dressed and finally came back out running a brush through her hair. "Don't get used to it, I only came out that way because I forgot my clothes." she told him truthfully, "Sicko..." Finally she fixed her hair up in it's usual style, amazing how it didn't take her all that long. Practice I guess. She walked over to him, crossing her arms. "Y'know I'm surprised you were complaining, I thought you'd be the last person in all of Spira to do that." she told him with a a laugh, "I guess you're losing that perverted touch of yours. Good boy." Rikku patted him on the head wondering if he'd spaz over his hair again.
Azul followed him so that she wouldn't get lost, she'd never find her way out if she did. She frowned slightly, now walking beside him. "So you mean you stay alone all of the time? That's no fun..." she commented. "You know, sometimes being bothered can be a good thing, even if it is annoying. It let's you know that people are willing to talk to you and stuff." Azul gave him a cheery smile, "I'm sure you'd be a lot happier if you just talked to someone without a reason. You know, to just chat instead of talking over important matters. You're the Praetor after all, can't you declare yourself a day off?" [/size] |
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Post by Strawberry on Apr 19, 2006 15:56:57 GMT -5
"Not the hair again!" he whined, grabbing her wrist before damage could really be done. He then pulled lightly, bringing her body to his. "Perverted? So that's what you've been thinking of me all this time? I'm not perverted, Cid's girl. Its just how I am." He planted a kiss in the middle of her forehead and let go of her wrist, walking to the door and opening it. He then stopped, turning his head back to her with a huge grin. "By the way, someone could just so happen to look up that towel you were wearing..." Although he hadn't really done it, he thought it'd make a great laugh.
Baralai glanced at her. "Yeah.. Well I can't exactly take a break now. Not only are my people missing, but others. Someone has to look into it and Bevelle and I decided that we would. I'd be shirking my duties if I just took a day off," he said, randomly messing with his hair. His mind was still at the part where Chiana had commented and he didn't want it to happen again. It was bad enough that she might blab it to the whole city. "Plus they only really talk to me because of the Council or something important. Chiana.. she just talks to everyone as if they're her best friend, important person or not. She may seem like a flirt and everything, but she's just an all-around nice girl. Truthfully.. I don't really know her too much, but that's my point of view."
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