psycholawgy | post of shame

[ the time merlin took to get changed was the time time athena used to breathe and just find her footing (ha ha) once again. she picks up her book, as well as the bookmark, and shoves it in between random pages. she'll just fix it later on when she's alone again (not that she's alone right now) before bed. not unless they sleep on the rooftop again, which. . . wouldn't be so bad, to be honest.

she slaps herself lightly a couple of times, telling her everything's fine and it's not like she saw anything. so it's still good. it's not like it would ruin their relationship or anything. or make things worse. or. or. something...

once he's out, she can't help but look him over. he looks nice. should she say it out loud? now she feels like she's underdressed all of a sudden. ] You. [ okay, okay, she'll say it. ] You look really nice.

[ to the point that her jaw almost drops.

she takes the bag, though, but doesn't open it or look inside at first. she's still looking at him. ]

A gift? I didn't get... you anything.

[ Only when she says that he looks down at himself, twisting his arm in the jacket a bit. ]

The sales assistant picked it out. [ ...because he's Useless. ] Honestly, that's what happens most of the time. Thanks. Though. [ He didn't really pay attention to her earlier, or rather her clothes, because he was too busy being embarrassed getting caught like that so he looks her over now. Maybe his is a little over the top in comparison, but hers is definitely cute. ] You do too.

[ He waits a beat, then... looks confused?? ] You weren't supposed to. I just saw it while out the other day and it was fitting...

[ Just take the gift, Athena. ]

Unless you want me to take it back?

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[ smh this boob... he's too modest. he could at least leave the details out, you know. to make him sound less useless. because that would be better. she laughs, though-- ] Not Vietnam, this time?

And I look so underdressed compared to you, too. [ she has to note that, okay. stupid merlin looking so good and making her look like she's just in her pyjamas... what a boob. but at the comment regarding the gift, she looks at the bag. ]

I guess not, but- [ she doesn't feel as thoughtful as him, now. she should be more thoughtful next time around and get him something nice. something better than a gigantic dragon, that's for sure. ]

Thanks, Merlin. [ she still hasn't opened it, though. ] I'll keep it.

Should I open it now?

Not this time, no. [ He smiles at her, scratching his jaw lightly. ] I wouldn't want her to know I'm still really confused about what's supposed to be good with modern fashion. I'm used to having multiples of the same.

[ Though let's not talk about being underdressed after what just happened, okay? He glances at her, though his eyes avert moments after with a faint laugh. ]

You look pretty. Sometimes I wonder if you really even realise how pretty you are. [ kicks him off a bridge ]

But it's probably better you open it now, it's why I wanted you to come here first. I want you to check it's alright, where it's light. And all.

[ ???? He's terrible at this apparently. ]

[ a quick interjection-- ] You can't just say things like that!

[ she deflates and her movements get a bit more minimal, as if she's trying to hide herself in her seat... this is embarrassing. ] But. Thank you.

[ this stupid guy. she can't even look at him in the eye now. so instead, she looks at the bag and opens it.

she cants her head as she pulls out the headband. it looks like a necklace from the bag, but now she knows what it is. ] Oh my gosh... [ a hand moves to cover her mouth from the shock. ] This is so pretty.

And there's even— [ she takes out the glove from the bag. ] They match!

[ Only he really isn't helping in the slightest when he moves to sit on the edge of the coffee table, opposite the seat she's taken residence in. ]

And here I thought free speech was a thing now. [ He watches her take out the two parts though, clasping his hands together as a means to do something with them. Despite actually having some help from Vietnam for this part, he's still a little nervous about it.

Her commentary helps a little, especially when she says it's pretty and he starts to relax a little. ]

Well I wasn't going to get two completely different ones, was I? [ He chews on his lip. ] The glove only has one though because I know you have the... [ He indicates to her hand where the glove to use Widget's functions are. ]

Aha... [ she just laughs amiably. free speech is a thing now, but not when you're with athena. because she gets flustered. and you know what happens when people get flustered? athena in particular? she gets violent. but at least she's not being volatile right now. ] So- Sorry, like I said, it's weird. I'm not used to it.

[ compliments, that is. it's other people who usually get compliments, not her. ]

But thank you, really. [ she smiles, holding both the glove and the headband close to her heart. then she looks at him. ]

Should I- I mean, do you want me to wear them now?

[ it wouldn't mess her hair or anything, since her hair is down. she'd have to take off her widget glove, though. ]

[ It's fine, maybe one day (like now) she'll start to get more and more used to it so she won't smack him everytime he says something meaningful. ]

It's up to you, they're yours to wear whenever you want.

[ He really isn't going to tell her what to do with them, they just made him think of her with all the symbolism they have with butterflies between them since the dark part of the city and all.

He just wanted to make her smile.

Exactly like that warm smile right there. ]

Then, maybe next time. [ she nods, placing them back in their respective bags. ] When you'll be able to see it better. [ she loves it, and she wants to wear it proudly where other people can see it, too. LOOK AT THIS, YOU BASTARDS. MERLIN GOT THIS FOR ME!!! #flaunting

it's also good to know that they aren't talking about. the towel incident.

which, by the way, suddenly popped into her head again, and once again her face is flushed. ]

Um. Merlin?

Sounds perfect. [ He leans back slightly, pressing one hand onto the table, head tilting to rest on his shoulder. ] Next time it is.

[ He's trying to keep it out of his head considering he was the one seen, though it's impossible to not notice how red she's going again now. ]

What is it?

[ just because he was the one seen doesn't mean it's worse for him!!!!! o9!!!! ]

Were we supposed to bring stuff upstairs?

[ It's his pasty noodle body?! ]

Right! I have the stuff in the fridge, I just need to move it to the cool box. The blankets are in my room, I didn't want Shigeru to see them out of place and get... you know... [ He tilts his head, indicates towards the super clean room. ]

[ WHO CARES.

that makes her get to her feet, though. ]

What can I do?

[ He does?! More for her eyes though tbh. ]

If you can carry these two pillows and the sheet for the floor, I should be able to carry the rest.

[ He's quickly going to the fridge now though to put the food in the cooler, along with water, juice and... there might be a bit of wine in there definitely not enough for either of them to go crazy and more for a taste. He might have looked up what was popular in a certain country that begins with "I" and found a bunch of wines and cheeses that would go together.

There's obviously some other stuff in there too, but it's mostly heavier snack food. Pasta salads, other salads, sandwiches... meats...

There's just a lot of it.

When he comes back out she'll notice he's tipped a little to the side he's holding the box at. ]

There we go.

I can do that, [ she even flashes him a peace sign to show that it's an easy task. leave it to her, merl!

that said, she notices that he's bringing a lot of things... wow??? just how much are they going to eat up there. they didn't even finish the snacks they had the last time they were at the rooftop.

also, iceland? :) ]

Looks like a lot.

[ Ah, how cute... as per usual. But really it's because he bought a cheese plate that's on a chopping board... you know how those things go. There are different types of crackers and what not too.

Slaps you with a small wet fish. ]

I think it's just because I'd rather just cut it up while we're up there and do it that way, we'll probably be wasting some bits otherwise. You got those?

[ He'll make sure his card is in his pocket and he has his CereVice then pick up both the box and the blankets. Life being used as a donkey surely has its merits. ]

I got it.

[ she gives him a look. the sheets and pillows are easy to carry, jeez! ]

Maybe we need two trips, though. It looks like you're going camping for days.

[ He didn't mean it like that?! Just doing a check on everything! ]

I've... [ He looks down at his arms, and laughs a little. ] ...had to carry much worse than this before. Trust me.

Let's go though before I really do drop something.

[ to the door she goes! and fortunately for everybody, the doors are sliding doors and not the ones with knobs. thank god.

though now... the test to open the elevator door.

athena just stares at merlin expectantly. she can't reach for it when she's holding the pillows and the sheets. ]

[ He puts the cool box down to press the button, seeing as it's much easier for him and it gives his arm a break. It doesn't take long for the elevator to arrive, or even for him to lead them out to the rooftop. Thankfully they're higher up than most people, so this trip is short.

Once there he puts the blankets on top of the cool box and takes the sheet from her to set it on the ground. It's mostly there to protect the blankets that he lays out right after.

He indicates she can put the pillows down then, whenever she's ready. ]

There!

[ she sets the pillows down as she kneels onto the floor to get comfy. she's calm for the most part, but the last time they were up here, things happened. unexpected things happened. and it was weird. and crazy. and while athena loves it, she's still in disbelief sometimes. she can't believe he likes her back.

she looks up at him and pats the spot next to her. ]

Come on. [ a beat. ] We can't see them here, but do you want to learn about the planets in the Solar System?

[ nerd. ]

Edited 2016-04-04 02:19 (UTC)

[ He moves to sit on the floor next to her, trying to make sure his shoes don't mess up the blankets. He pulls the cool box to the side so he can at least grab the glasses and the fairy lights that were thrown on top (before it messes with the electrics in that oops) then flops it out on the ground at the bottom of the blankets to turn it on.

Now it isn't quite as dark, at least. ]

Tell me. I read a little, but you'll still know a lot more than I do.

[ they're both nerds in their respective fields ]

You read- [ oh, right, that's why she's bringing it up in the first place. because he said he knows about the rotations and revolutions of the planets and all that when he was drunk.

she laughs, covering her mouth as she does. ]

You know, you said some stuff about planets when you called me that one time.

[ Well that might be saying a little more than he really knows, but he did look up the names and their atmospheres and things like that. ]

I did? [ He reaches up to rub his neck. ] I've had to read up on a lot of general knowledge, I guess it's because I think of you when I think of space, the sky... you know?

[ because you're out of this world eyyyyyy ]

[ she pulls a pillow to put on her lap and embrace it tightly as they talk. it's better this way, and she's comfortable. she's having fun. ]

Because I told you I grew up in something like the planetarium?

[ I WILL PUNCH YOU FOR THAT. ]

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