[ yeah this is very, very disappointing for her. ]
It won't fit.
[ she takes it back out finally and just puts it on the bed next to the dragon. she cants her head slowly, looking at the two plushies. they don't look like they're from the same worlds or should even be put next to each other, but it's kind of cute. ]
And you have to talk to someone to be their friend?
[ He leans to rest his chin on his hand there, and while she might be looking at him like he said something stupid, he's looking at her pretty lovingly, actually. ]
[ That makes him raise his eyebrows a little, she does have a point but-- ]
What, like this?
[ While she reaches her arm out to do that, he leans to press his mouth against her shoulder and bite down gently over her vest top. Really he's trying to not laugh because she actually made a space between them both... Ah. ]
[ Ow. Thankfully his cuts and bruises are all healed now but there is probably a new one growing from where her elbow hits him in the side. He sinks away, holding the spot with a hiss.
[ Well she might be ready but he's still gingerly rubbing his side a moment longer. His bag is ready by his bathroom door, but he does use his other arm to pick it up now. ]
[ well, if he's cool with it, then she should be too? she takes his hand then, and tries her hardest to smile. it's just a small one, though, but a smile nonetheless. ]
[ The small smile makes him feel a little bad, but it isn't like he can help that it hurts okay. Instead he tugs her a little closer, leaning to the side to kiss her on the lips. He tugs on her lower lip gently with his teeth before letting go. ]
I'm fine.
[ After that he's heading to the door, then after the elevator. At least at this time in the morning people are either at work or school. It shouldn't be too busy out. ]
[ yeah, there doesn't seem to be a lot of people out, or they're heading to work. they pass by some people who actually know athena since she goes around the residential district every day, so there's a bunch of hi's and hello's that pass as they head to the spa. ]
This is going to be such a good day! I can't wait.
[ Look at you miss popular, though Merlin doesn't actually say anything until he does. He doesn't let go of her hand now though, and instead swings their arms just slightly. ]
You won't have to wait long, anyway. [ It's quicker to take the train anyway, meaning she really won't have to take long once they reach the right district. Besides, trains are fun!!!! ]
[ it's the best kind of walk ever ;w; when they're holding hands. it's the best, okay... it's the best!!! and she's just so happy getting on the train. ]
[ It is the best!!! There's no disagreeing there. He gives her hand a little squeeze as he lets her sit down first, stretches his legs out in front of himself and says. ]
You brought everything extra I told you to, right? [ Because he did read it and the Jacuzzi part sounds great tbh. He also wants to have a real!!! massage, rather than the one he got in that shady hotel. ]
[ she nods excitedly, putting her bag on her lap as they talk. with it not having any books anymore, and just being full of towels and clothes, it's as soft as a pillow and easy to hug. ]
I'm not worrying. [ He gives her a smile, laughing a little too honestly. ] It just means you can try and section you want now. There's a lot of choice.
[ When the train stops after a few minutes he stands up, holding his hand out for her again for when she stops hugging her bag. ] It's not far from the train station I don't think.
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