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« on: February 20, 2018, 02:18:40 am »
"Well I guess I can't argue with that~" She giggled louder, more so with his use of the words 'cutiest patootiest cutie patootie', that along with his cute little chirp-like laughs caused River to giggle so much, some of her starry freckles started to 'shoot' across her like shooting stars while bits of her galaxy-like hair that floated close by turned to look more like some sort of starry bubbles, while the laugh itself became more of a hiccup.
She'd cover her mouth soon after though, face glowing again, "Sorry~ Your chirps are so cute"
River's smile seemed to grow when Zarc's ears wiggled, she was urged to gently touch them even but she promised to tone it back "Oh you know it~" She cooed in response to the brand of danger comment.
She seemed to enjoy the pizza pies just as much as Zarc did, very glad that they had gone with the two that they had and eager to try out the other ones whenever they dropped by next! "I suppose we'll find out soon enough~" She smiled, they hadn't even fully finished this date and already she was excited for another! Given how well this one was going though, could you blame her? "We can keep coming back till we've tried them all if you wanted~"
With his arm around her, her head rested on his chest and Zarc's chin rested on her head, of course she felt as though she was comfortable and safe enough to start dozing off a little bit. When Zarc looked down and noticed though, she'd at first giggle and pout a little bit before just rubbing her cheek against his chest. "You sure are~" She'd say softly, shooting him a wink before then sitting back up. "I'd love to show you, I think it's turning out a lot nicer with the new layout-- The garden is honestly my pride and joy~ I'm proud of how it's all growing-- Believe it or not, but they seem to respond pleasantly whenever I play some of your third album as well~".
Zarc would then step over and take hold of her hands, stopping her before she got the hood up fully. River would look up at him, meeting his eyes as he softly spoke to her, telling her it was okay. As he spoke to reassure her, she closed her eyes and hung her head down a little bit, just soaking in all his words for the moment. Looking up again after he squeezed her hands and let her go, Ripley would take in a breath. He was right. He was here, it was okay, she didn't have to wear the hood if she didn't want to, but she could also wear it if she wanted. She wasn't here to decide for her at the moment and while River knew they'd be boating past that house to get to her's, she had Zarc with her. It was okay. She was okay.
With a small smile, She would grip the hood for a moment, before then letting it go and turning her small smile into a big proud one, "You're right.. Yanno..-" She'd place a finger to her lips for a moment, "I think, I'll let these stars shine out from under the hood today" Honestly, after how today had gone, it'd feel like a crime to hide herself from him and she didn't want to do that to herself either. So she wasn't going to.
"Ohoh dear~ Well, I look forward to what you have in mind then".
When asked about the tablecloth though, the bunny looked a bit surprised at first before smiling at the other monster, "If I remember correctly, it was Silversilk my Dear, and a touch of magic of course~" She made a slight glance up to her horn for a moment before softly thanking the two for coming as Zarc bowed, "Thank you both for your manners! You're more then welcome back at any time, thank you so much for coming, I'm so glad you enjoyed the meal! You have a wonderful day now~" She'd call out to the two as they left the little gingerbread house, the door giving a merry little jingle as they left.
River giggled on how his sisters reacted whenever she brought Ridley over for sleepovers "Oh? Well I guess I'll just have to make sure he comes with me the next time we have a sleepover at your place then! I'm ready for that whenever you are by the way~" She'd wink, and was that a finger gun she shot his way?
When Zarc joined in on the tune with his own, it encouraged her to add some more volume to herself, she'd always been so quiet, even with her little 'tra laa laa's and it was nice to be loud for once, she felt like she could be with Zarc.
After hopping off the boat and after Zarc gave the head of the boat a pat, a rather bubbly but also rather rough bark would come from where he had just touched as Ridley seemed to show himself again. Zarc's comment seemed the leave the wooden canine looking rather proud of himself- that is until he saw Zarc's peck on River's cheek "Certainly better then some of my sails back when we where kids, heheh~ Oomph-" River would give a light wobble on the spot after Ridley tried to wedge himself inbetween the two, trying to stand in the middle. This made River giggle lightly, kneeling down for a moment to pat his head, "Ridley! There's no need for green eyes~" She'd smile and the wooden dog would jump up first on River, getting mud on the knee part of her cloak, before then trying to do the same to Zarc- River however was quick enough to catch him before he could though, still giggling as she did. "I don't think so! Come here you!" After some even more giggling along with some playful barks, River eventually got him calmed down enough to let him go, the dog would give Zarc a look for a couple of seconds before then opting to go and disappear somewhere in River's garden around the other side of the house. "Heh, sorry about that--" She paused, smiling at how Zarc thought her place was cute and that it fitted her, "Cute huh? We already agreed on that, that title fits us both~ Thank you though, it's taken a while, but I'm happy with how the place is turning out, Ridley seems to enjoy it too" The box fort idea made her both laugh and nod enthusiastically, "Oh gosh yes! Of course! I mean, after some dancing maybe we could go dig up my moving boxes and build ourselves a nice fort"
Once on the couch, she seemed rather glad that Zarc liked what she'd done, she liked it too, it had taken a while to set up after all, but it all paid off in the end. "O-ooh~?" She put one hand to her mouth in a shy giggle on the exclusive song recordings comment, "You know how much I enjoy those~"
She looked at first a little taken aback when he asked if they could sit and cuddle for a moment, she of course nodded though, "O-of course!" She stuttered, as she let him rest down first before she'd sit down next to him, moving a hand to his chest and sitting close enough that he could put his opened arms around her if he wanted to. "Get it off your chest, you know I'll always be here to listen and support you, I do want to know what happened, but when you're ready to talk about it-" She then smiled lightly, gently resting her head against his shoulder for a moment, "That sounds wonderful Zarc~"
The more Zarc spoke on the experiences at the mines, and the further into it he got, the closer River seemed to get to him, she seemed to grow quite the worried expression on her face, she figured he might be leaving some details out that where less then pleasant to mention, but she did not push him to go into full detail. She'd go to a slip a hang into one of his after he mentioned the lollipop again. Very glad that she made it a habit to always give him one when she could. For the moment, she just let Zarc talk while gently holding onto him as they cuddled on her couch. Only once he had seemed to finish speaking for the moment, did she then speak up herself. "I-I.. Well I-" She cleared her throat, glancing aside for a moment. "I'm glad you're here now and are safe" She began, fumbling his badge with one hand while the other stayed against his chest. He was right here, alive and well but she still found herself anxious and somewhat scared. She didn't want to loose Zarc, especially not to someone like that genie or flowey. "I-I'm also.. Ah- I'm sorry, I'm just so glad you're okay-" She would take a moment to get into his lap so that she could put her arms around him and hold him tight for a few moments. In those few moments she silently cherished being able to feel him then and there, being able to hear him breathe, and feeling his soul beat in his chest. Things he did all the time that where hardly noticed. "I'm proud too, of you, I wish I had of been there with you." She'd hold her breath for a moment as he put his forehead to hers and ran a hand through her hair. She in turn moved a hand to one of his cheeks to stroke it as she closed her eyes and kept her forehead against his. Her thoughts wandered for a moment and they didn't seem to go to the best of places, as she'd lean in more, squeezing her eyes shut as though she was trying not to cry, keeping that cheek in her hand. What he summered of his magic was interesting though, she understood the 'El Zarco' comments being made now too. "Hmm, that's- well, like I said earlier, I dont mind helping you in practicing and working out your magic whenever you'd like to, if it'd help, that's certainly interesting though Mmmm" Like Zarc earlier, River found herself caring more then she had first anticipated. The thought of that she could of lost him before even getting to tell him how she really felt about him. It scared her. She couldn't quite word exactly how it made her feel but it was scary.
Ripley would nod silently when he wanted for them to sit for a while longer, managing a small smile at that he hadn't yet thought of dances. "Of course, we can stay here as long as you need, okay?" She'd rest her head against his chest for a moment, keeping him close during this time, more then happy to stay close to him. While they cuddled though, she remember something.
When Zarc was ready, and she in turn to get back up again, she would, smiling as he took hold of her hand and summoned up some strings of darkness. She eventually burst into giggles at being called Starling though, "Oh I don't knoooow~ But I'll for sure try" She'd become surprised again as the pink crackle came from his eyes ad swirled around, making the outline of a heart. She wasn't the only one surprised by it either, as Zarc himself even looked shocked. "You're full of surprises~" She'd coo, before smiling at how he said it was because of her, "Oho~? Me? I wonder what else we could manage with that magic of yours together" She'd 'purr', returning the grin to him before bringing a finger to his lips for a moment. "Before we start, I have something for you, one moment alright~?" She'd remove her finger from his lips as she disappeared off down the hall to her room again.
A few minutes later she would come back out, she wasn't wearing her cloak anymore and seemed to opt instead for just her Dark Requiem shirt and shorts that she had, had on underneath. As she came back over though it became obvious that she had something in her hands. Stopping in front of Zarc again, she'd smile lightly, "Remember that flower crown I tried to give you all those years ago?" She began, her cheeks beginning to glow lightly as she spoke up. "Well um.. I.. I got some of the flowers I used in the original ones, the same type that is and, they where the hardest thing to get to grow in my garden, but eventually I did it and uh" With one hand, she would reach back and rub behind her neck a little shyly for a moment "Well. I made another one for you, the colours on these flowers came out better then the ones I used on the original too" She smiled lightly at pointing out the red tipped purple petals that where lightly freckled with 'stars', personally rather proud of how the flowers had came out. "I-I.. I hope you like it." She whispered softly as she glanced aside, her blush picking back up again. With that done though, she was ready to dance when Zarc was, but she felt that it was important to give him the crown before they started.