Cian's warmth is immediately missed, but alas, he knew her cute boyfriend wouldn't be able to describe squat with words alone.
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Observant eyes carefully stared at his every movement, catching the push off, the speed up, and the eventual twirl, cataloging each piece of the puzzle into the back of her mind.
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When he finished, she clapped.
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"Nice, nice!"
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But now it was her turn.
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And her twirl would be anything but nice, nice.
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A breath is taken, then the initial push off, her feet following his every movement with shakey precision. The twirl itself with a bit jerky at first, but mid-way through it gained momentum, resulting in a decent outcome.
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"Aaaaah," she cheered, "I did it! Did you see that?? I fucking did it!"
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[attr="class","ooc"] CIAN MAHER[break]


[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-ditto"]

uh, cian can be very descriptive when the situation calls for it. she's heard him gaming before. how he so accurately calls out where his enemies are to his allies only for them to miss anyways because of their terrible aim.[break][break]

tch.[break][break]

"you got it!"[break][break]

supporting his girlfriend, he watches in anticipation as she begins her attempt, and to his surprise, she actually sticks it.[break][break]

"woooooooooo! you did it! holy."[break][break]

he skates over to embrace her.[break][break]

"you're so good, babe. wow. or maybe you just have a good teacher."

[attr="class","ooc"]PENELOPE LIVY[break]

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"The best teacher."
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Not really.
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She had heard Cian's screaming over his gaming sessions and personally cringed at the abhorrent callouts he'd give. It reminded her of an old friend who nearly knocked over their hanukkah candles over a game.
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Thank god she kept to her MMOs.
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"Now c'mere." Pulling on his scarf, Penelope brought him in for a quick peck on the lips, claiming her reward without a second left to spare. When she looked back up at him, it was with a wide grin.
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"Is romantically sliding around still on the table?"
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[attr="class","ooc"] CIAN MAHER [break]


[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-ditto"]

abhorrent callouts? abhorrent callouts? this is why cian doesn't game much with penny. she's toxic in her thoughts and even more toxic when he refuses to play a game that requires him to grind levels.[break][break]

he returns the kiss, smiling even after she pulls away.[break][break]

"uh, it's always on the table."[break][break]

looping his arm with hers, he gently tugs them along, sliding left and right in a comfortable pace.[break][break]

"we should do this more. we should travel now that we can."

[attr="class","ooc"]PENELOPE LIVY[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-cubchoo color-shiny"]

A lighthearted giggle lifted from her chest as her arm locked with his and they began to slide comfortably, putting to use the last hour of ice skating lessons. Around them, a throng of merry children skate past them, racing one another for the imaginary gold.
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"Can we?"
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Eyes lit, smile wide, the councilwoman did everything within her power to keep her eyes fixated on the ice in front of her, but the lure of travel was too much. She stole the quickest glimpse of his side.
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His eyes were glimmering in a way that squeezed her heart.
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"...I'd still love to visit Kalos with you. Go see lumiose and maybe Anistar City."

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[attr="class","ooc"] CIAN MAHER [break]


[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-ditto"]

"we can. we should! let's go!"[break][break]

and just like that, a simple suggestion turns into the start of a plan. he already commits to it as he nods his head, agreeing with both lumiose and anistar.[break][break]

"when can we go? next month, maybe? or over the new year?"[break][break]

the timeline may be a little tight for the new year but he's sure they can make it work if they set their minds to it.

[attr="class","ooc"]PENELOPE LIVY[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-cubchoo color-shiny"]

His enthusiasm spread like wildfire. What once was a simple dream had become a real possibility, and for that, Penelope greedily smiled at the thought.
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"Next month, definitely."
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There was too much going on now. It'd be hell trying to negotiate a day off, especially with these rifts opening up all around them. Next month, at least, would give her time to set her ducks in order.
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"We should start Lumiose City -- that way I can show you my university and favorite shops. There's also this hotel I've always wanted to try out."
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She just never had an excuse until now.



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[attr="class","ooc"] CIAN MAHER [break]


[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-ditto"]

it feels a little irresponsible to take time off when the rifts are open and when exploration teams will soon be venturing into them (himself included) but what could they do? prolong their holiday only for the next crisis to pop up?[break][break]

"lumiose it is!"[break][break]

he agrees with ease.[break][break]

"it's not a love motel right? i'd be down but just wondering."

[attr="class","ooc"]PENELOPE LIVY[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-cubchoo color-shiny"]

"Well, if you're down with it..."
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The small tease is laced with a giggle so affectionate it bled down to her hand, pushing her to tap against the tabletop.
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It wasn't a love hotel she was referring to, but the prospect of one was...interesting to say the least. Maybe for one night.
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"But yeah, no, it's actually this old-timey hotel that overlooks the city. Its architecture is peak! You'll definitely love it. "
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All they'll have to do is wait for that day to come.

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[attr="class","ooc"] CIAN MAHER[break]


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