You and I were Fireworks// July Catch-All ~ [Open]

[phoenixstrut]

Characters: Dove and YOU (Open)
Date: All of July!
Location: Anyplace!
Situation: Anything!
Warnings/Rating: In headers


A. Pretty much anywhere/BEFORE the turtle terror vision, 5th of July
She was having a good day. She was having a very, very good day. Nevermind the distant look on her face-- she was softly smiling more often than not. She definitely looked distracted--maybe more than distracted-- but there was a certain glow around her as she alighted in each sector throughout the day. Anyone passing by might also notice that she's absently playing with the soul gem around her neck more often than not...

B. Midnight Hotel/CLOSED/July 6-9
((During these days, Dove will be entirely indisposed, in her room, away from everyone...unless they come find her.))
Unable to block the surge of terrible emotion washing over the turtle from wracking her mind and cursed with the inability to stop the vision from constantly plaguing her, Dove was more than crippled. The thought of leaving her room didn't even pass through her head as she laid where she was, having crumpled to her knees the moment the vision had started.

Five children... children...

Helpless children.

Never mind that they were turtles.... they were young souls, just like the ones she had guarded all her life. That, coupled with the overwhelming horror of the darkness and the intensity of the vision direct into her mind...

For the second time in her life, the angel was cold, and the storms outside did nothing to help.

C. HEALERS GUILD/After the Toddler Turtle Terror/July 10 onward
She had to return to her job, regardless of the consequences. If they no longer wanted to pay her... so be it. She'd volunteer her help. Anything to help, after... after that.

Those at the Healing Guild would notice a definite difference in the angel, even if they had only ever seen her once. The smiles she offered were tired and weak, despite her valiant attempt to stay light. She was slowly regaining her footing, but she was quiet... much quieter than the happy-go-lucky, bright and bubbly healer she had been over the past few weeks. Kind, yes, and diligent in her work... but quiet.

D. Large Grassy Area outside the city/Slightly happier times
She liked being inside the hustle and bustle of the city most days, but could rarely resist the pull of nature, especially when she was so very overwhelmed.

She wouldn't be alone this time though. As she flew out of the city, a radiant bird the size of a large eagle flew with her, his red and golden plumes shining in the sunlight as they soared.

E. Anything else! :)

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[wolfstrike]

She was so close. She was right there. And if he wanted to, he could just reach out and touch her. He would be lying if he said a part of him didn't want to, but he held himself back.

Instead he just continued to casually lie there with his hands safely behind his head.

"That depends if you still want to work on that mouth of mine," he said with that same smirk.

A short laugh escaping him at her jokes.

"I think I'd lose all confidence in myself as a man if I wasn't interested."

[phoenixstrut]

She was amazed at how much she was actually enjoying this. She hasn't had this much fun in a very, very long while, even back home. She's definitely be lying if she were to deny her fondness for him.

The thought made her blush a little. What he said next made her face flood pink.

She gave a soft snort. "I can't tell if you do this often, or if you're really just that clever," she grinned, hopping over him to land on the open side of the bed, folding her arms demurely across her chest as she lifted herself on her elbows. "And honestly speaking, I think most would."

[wolfstrike]

Seeing her blush was just so very funny to him. He definitely enjoyed provoking it and was thus grinning as her face flushed.

When she dropped onto the bed next to him, Yuri turned sideways and propped up his elbow to rest his head in his hand.

"I like to think I'm just clever," he retorted. Because yeah no he doesn't do this very often. When it came to this kind of stuff he didn't really seek it out. If it happened it happened. He could take it or leave it.

[phoenixstrut]

"Hmmm, clever you may be, but still no sign of romantic," she smirked, more than content just to continue their banter. He made it so easy, unlike the men she knew back home. He didn't seem at all worried about impressing her...and that in itself was a novelty.

[wolfstrike]

There was a slight pout on his face as she reminded him of her earlier challenge.

"Romantic... So like candles or something?"

Yeah okay he wasn't very good at romance.

[phoenixstrut]

Yeah, now she was just laughing at him, and it was clear in her eyes.

She flicked a wrist, making the candles around the room spring to life, then set her chin in her palm, setting her overly expectant gaze on him. "Candles, good."

[wolfstrike]

Yuri looked around as the candles suddenly sprang to life. Whoa, neat trick.

He then looked back at Dove and focused on her expectant gaze. Okay... How about this?

"Your eyes are as bright as Brave Vesperia on a clear night."

[phoenixstrut]

She closed her eyes with a feigned sigh. "You're fascinatingly hopeless," she grinned, before opening her eyes to meet his gaze once more. "Isn't that the name of this...'guild'... You started?"

[wolfstrike]

"It's the name of the brightest star in our sky," he said back. "Our guild was named after it.

[phoenixstrut]

"Oh!" She smiled at him. "Then that sounded pretty good."

[wolfstrike]

He grinned again. "Romantic enough?"

[phoenixstrut]

"Had I known it was a star, that would have been wonderful," she grinned. "Since I guess it's technically my lack of knowledge at fault, however, I guess a line like that does deserve something."

He'd be rewarded with a quick kiss to the forehead, like one she would have given to one of her children charges.

[wolfstrike]

Yuri blinked at the kiss to his forehead and smile good naturedly. "I'll take it."

He then leaned over to put his arm over her. Not actually touching her but certainly bring him pretty close. The glow of the candles reflecting off his dark eyes.

"So is this something you do all the time or am I just lucky?"

[phoenixstrut]

She tensed the smallest bit when he shifted to put his arm around her, but when he didn't actually touch her, her smile grew a little softer. Hm.

His comment made her giggle though, and she shook her head. "You're just lucky. really lucky," she told him honestly. "I don't do this with anyone." She paused. "I didn't even do this with my ex."

Whoa. The realization was almost sobering as she came upon it. Just a few months of knowing each other, and Yuri had already far surpassed what she had known... And they weren't even involved.

The thought made her warmer for some reason.

[wolfstrike]

"Huh... I guess I am lucky."

There were questions there that he could ask, but he didn't. Yuri wasn't going to pry into any past relationships that she had unless she decided to volunteer it.

Leaning over her, he went quiet. Perhaps actually realizing just how close he had gotten.

[phoenixstrut]

He didn't even know the half of it.

Thankful that he didn't press for information--she was enjoying herself far too much to end up talking about her ex-- she turned onto her side to properly look at him, her torso grazing his forearm. Why wasn't he touching her? Not hat she minded, but... It seemed a little odd. But sweet.

"So do you let yourselves into women's beds often, or am I just lucky?" she asked, her voice softening to match their proximity.

[wolfstrike]

Yuri had never been a touchy-feely person, so that was part of it. The other part was that he knew once he did start touching her, there might not be any going back. Plus he wanted to make sure she was comfortable with him before he started trying any of that.

When she did turn over and her skin brushed against his arm, she did look comfortable. Thus he placed his hand on her side, testing the waters.

"I travel with three women. You're just lucky."

[phoenixstrut]

Comfortable? She was nearly purring. She loved getting to know people, and Yuri intrigued her more than many of the people she had met on the Turtle. She was very much enjoying his playful company, and looked forward to actually learning more.

His palm would find her fair skin warm-- very warm as her inner fire glowed--and smooth--almost too smooth. The perks of being an angel. She would find that she liked it more than she had expected.

"Three? You're pretty popular for a loner," she giggle softly. "Where do you go? Or... Is that just part of your Long Boring Story?"

[wolfstrike]

Warm and smooth. Before Yuri realized it, his fingers were lightly stroking her skin, just because he liked the way it felt.

"It just kinda happened," Yuri admitted as he briefly reflected on everything that's happened back home. "Yeah it's part of it. We've been all over the world."

[phoenixstrut]

She could have started purring, but instead simply gathered a pillow and laid her head down properly as she watched and listened.

"All over the world?" A soft smile. "Your Long Boring Story gets more and more interesting each time it comes up..."

[wolfstrike]

"It would take a long time to tell," he said quietly, his voice softening. His fingers still absently stroking her skin.

It had been awhile since he'd gotten this close to someone. And it was... nice.

"And I'm not very good at telling stories."

[phoenixstrut]

She hummed softly, completely content. "That's a pity... You have a lovely voice, Yuri," she sighed, relaxing further.

[wolfstrike]

As she relaxed, he relaxed. His arm settling fully on her torso as he settled down comfortably beside her. His head resting next to Dove's. Close enough that she would be able to feel his breath. He spoke softly near her ear.

"Yeah? I think you're the first to say that."

[phoenixstrut]

She closed her eyes as she focused on the feeling of his breath ghosting over her ear and held back a small shiver. His calmness was contagious, and she was slowly forgetting why they were even in this situation in the first place.

She did smile and peek at him at his admission. "Is that so...?" A slight grin spread across her face as she slowly reached over to him to sweep his hair from his eyes experimentally. "You have nice hair, too..."

[wolfstrike]

"Thanks," he said, having heard that one before. He didn't mind as she touched his hair, and reached up to run his fingers through hers also.

"You too."