[ It's going so perfectly. The soft whimper that gives tingles along Tidus's skin, that low shy voice matching the face close to his vision, but difficult to really appreciate. But he likes it anyway, the rubbing of their noses--
Tidus startles. The tiniest hitch in his throat, the hands holding Inigo's squeezing, lips pinching together. He wasn't expecting it, and it's an overreaction; an overreaction he'll play off, hurrying to reply. ]
Well-- this one right now. This one's cute.
[ oh gosh, what is he doing, he's got this, right (he ain't got this)
(why did inigo have to start rubbing noses with him!!!) ]
[ There's something ironic in the simultaneous panic that goes through their minds at that very moment. Because while Tidus is just getting startled and flustered for a moment, Inigo does pick up on the slight signs of the reaction. And his mind, in turn, immediately starts freaking out whether he did something wrong or not, if he's being too forward, if he's not doing what Tidus expected--
Clearly there is only one way to solve this problem, right? And it's not through words, because that way he may just muck things up even more. Or just once more.
So instead of saying anything, Inigo leans in a little further, pressing their lips together.
THERE. Now it's better, right!! This is what Tidus wants, isn't it!! ]
The lips are a mysterious welcome; shouldn't be, since didn't he just invite them over? But Tidus's brain isn't quite working to begin with, overreactions slowly fizzling to an understanding--of oh, lips.
And he accepts the kiss, eyes closing for the time that it's there. Or the time that he lets it be, being the one to withdraw, if slowly. Without pressure, his thumbs massaging the side of Inigo's left hand. ]
...you can ask, [ he finally says; what he's been meaning to say, through all his goofing. ] Whenever you want to.
[ This time it's Inigo who feels a little disappointed when the kiss ends. Sweet lips pulling away from his own, leaving him close to Tidus still, staring at the other shyly. ]
Always?
[ It's a soft, questioning word. Almost innocent in its nature, really, with how earnestly he seems to be asking Tidus this. His hand shifts a little, but then, as if realising he'll lose that nice feeling of Tidus's thumbs spinning circles on his skin, the movement of his hands stops right away. ]
I.. I mean-- You can ask me whenever too! [ It's sputtered quickly as a follow up to his own question.
As if the content of that statement wasn't obvious enough yet, with how eagerly Inigo has been reacting to all these kisses and affection. ]
[ A puff of laughter, light off Tidus's tongue, sounds as he leans back his head some from Inigo too, just so he can better see the other guy. His cheeks warm, wondering--isn't he being a bit too soft after all? A little too -- much, for what they're meant to be. ]
Sure! I just mean...you know. [ His fingers flex a little, not pulling away from Inigo's hands, but loosening some in their grip. ] We're having fun, so there's no reason to treat it so serious. And...
[ He waves their hands once, like an idle thing, nothing serious. ]
I'm not really gonna complain if you say you wanna hang out and make out some days. [ He can't help the chuckle at how that sounds, adding after a beat with a tugging grin: ] Think we should get more magazines?
[ Honestly, maybe it's a little easier like this. Treating it so lightly. It convinces Inigo to at least try to not think about it so hard, especially when Tidus's tone shifts like that, and he brings up magazines of all things. ]
So you want to hang out, make out, and read magazines. All at the same time. [ He manages to match his tone fairly well with Tidus's own, despite it being an even bigger shift for Inigo.
His cheeks still betray his bashfullness, but he manages a small laugh. ]
I guess that doesn't sound like a bad way to spend the time.
At this rate, the two of us are just going to end up filling up the library with comics and magazines. [ Not that it's a bad end result, really. Who wants boring books with way too much text and way too little pictures? ] .. though I'm not sure anyone would be all that interested in a magazine about ferrets.
[ Now his hands are finally free, Inigo can't quite resist moving one up to lightly touch his lips. Sorry, he still can't quite believe all that just now was an actual thing that happened. Did he really get all those kisses? Is he asleep or something? ]
What other topics do you think may be interesting? [ May as well start planning their magazine collection for their make out sessions 'hanging out periods'. ]
[ Does he have to touch his lips like that? It's distracting-- Not that Tidus can help himself wondering if he's doing that because of him, a smug satisfaction small, but felt.
He should focus on the conversation instead of making any cheeky remarks, shouldn't he. ]
What's wrong with ferrets? They dress nicer than most of us. [ Respect the Ferret. ] You can get more of your dancing magazines. I bet you can get more of the same series if you used the twenty-five points to buy a bunch at once - that's what I did for the comics I got.
--oh! [ Oh! He looks beyond Inigo's head, or semi-attempts it, before waving a hand to the cubby holes in the wall behind him. ] That reminds me, is there a book there? Magazine-sized?
[ He's speaking about the one with six men with well-toned bodies on the front in black and white, a beautiful moment of dance captured. It reads The Ballet of Giyuin over the top. ]
[ If Inigo was capable of using multiple braincells right now, he'd probably realise that it's the book Tidus mentioned earlier this month - back when they were picking up Inigo's dancer outfit among other things in the luggage carriage.
But his single braincell is still very much occupied by going through the memory of everything from a few moments ago, so he doesn't make the connection.
What Inigo does do though is reach out when he sees something vaguely in that shape. Grabbing it, pulling it towards him--
And that's when he sees the cover. And stops. Just.. staring at it. Not even necessarily a bad kind of staring, but there sure is a whole lot of staring going on here. (If you know what I mean.) ]
[ look at how you can see every line of muscle at work bro ]
A book. [ He's got a little smile on his face, watching Inigo. That stunned expression that he knows is going to last a while, and Tidus lets himself appreciate it by being slow to continue.
But, eventually- ]
Take a look. You told me men dancers don't get appreciated the same as women.
[ But in that book is a story, amidst a collection of beautiful, large photographs: a ballet performance about six young men, connected by fate and music. It's far more colourful on the inside, packed with emotion. Quietly intense, bursting with character; each dancer expresses themselves well, and the camera work them. ]
And too many beautiful dancers to stare at. Inigo is mesmerized by the book still even as Tidus speaks up, even as Inigo actually opens it up to idly browse through it a little. At least he does slowly seems to catch on as to what's going on here. ]
It's.. a book about male dancers? A whole story about them? [ As if it's just something normal? ] That's..
[ Inigo's voice trails off, but he doesn't continue. He doesn't even look up from the book, as if he just can't. As if his gaze is absolutely glued to it now. ]
It's about...some kinda play? [ He thinks. Tidus flipped through, but he didn't read too intently at what was in the book (he just looked at the pictures).
But that's not what's most important here, he knows. Even if it's the book that Inigo can't tear his eyes away from now, a sight that's endearing. ]
You can get more books like this. Books on male dancers, books with photos. You can see guys doing and enjoying what you do too. You don't have to feel like a rarity.
[ Embrace it, enjoy it. Tidus knows what it's like to see media of your favoured passion all around you -- and what it's like to lose it, lately. Inigo deserves to know what it's like, to have more of the things he likes. ]
[ It's all so much. What does he even say? His fingers keep playing with the edge of a page, flipping said page back and forth idly without really looking at the photos on it, without really reading the text on it - because Inigo is mostly still thinking. ]
T.. Thanks.
[ It's hard to even say any thanks that feels proper, since the gesture behind the book is even so much bigger than the book itself. Tidus wanting to make sure Inigo feels normal and accepted for his passions. And that's even aside from all the other encouragement the other has thrown at him regarding following his dreams. ]
Maybe.. one at a time though. [ Before he gets overwhelmed. Because he sure is feeling that right now - though perhaps in a good kind of way.
He's definitely blushing now as he looks up at Tidus. ]
[ That's the way Inigo is acting, the dazed look about him that's happy at the same time, but still no less stunned. So easily overwhelmed by the smallest of gestures, but he'll get to it. Tidus hopes, Tidus is sure.
He ruffles up Inigo's hair, a small chuckle leaving with his words. ]
Don't put it in such a weird way! [ It's a flustered protest. Not even too loud - more blush than words, especially as Tidus ruffles his hair and messes it up a little, leaving Inigo to try and smooth it back out a moment later.
His other arm is still holding the book. Clutching it close to his chest, as if he's worried it may disappear if he lets go. ]
.. today sure is a day, huh.
[ You know. Between this, Roland being Actually Old, his scars disappearing, all the kids everywhere.
[ It gets a laugh out of Tidus, the initial response, letting Inigo tidy the hair he's messed up as he likes. But as Inigo goes on, he hums thoughtfully, a slight tilt of his head. ]
Well, I wanna know if everyone's gonna change back... is this really going to last for a day? Who knows? But if it's really just a day...
...I dunno. It might be better than that time we went through that voidstorm and we saw all those people around.
[ Sure, a bunch of people being kids now? Weird! But having those fake people around everywhere, even in their own cabins?
Even weirder!
(No, he isn't thinking about them kissing being part of this 'day' assessment.) ]
[ THE KISSING PART IS PERHAPS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THE DAY ASSESSMENT TO INIGO.
But you know, he can roll with this. In fact, maybe it's easier to just focus on the other parts of today. Because even though they are weird, at least he can talk about those without it feeling like his heart is going to wiggle right out of his chest and fly circles around the room. ]
I hope it's just a day. Because otherwise taking care of all of these kids is going to get so hard.
[ As if the train isn't chaotic enough already at times on regular days. ]
... Not to mention I can't imagine most of these people would be happy to be stuck as kids forever now. [ A small pause, and then he can't help but add: ] No matter how cute Taiki is right now.
I feel like you're going to give me a hard time regardless of my answer.
[ HE'S ONTO YOU, DUDE. He knows your tricks! He knows what happens when Tidus starts to use that playful tone - it spells out disaster for Inigo, that's exactly what it does.
(Not that Inigo isn't pouting a little as he says it, which means he's giving the other a reaction all the same.)
And let's be real. It only takes about three seconds before Inigo just breaks, unable to not give in and sing the praises of Adorable Tiny Taiki. ]
But he's just cute when he's a kid! I mean, you've seen him, right? He's so adorable! He's all friendly, and cute, and he let me play with his hair! [ He looks just a few moments away from touching his face and getting all sparkly-eyed at the memory. ]
[ Oh, you bet, Tidus is so a winner regardless. The pout is cute, but it's Inigo going into Taiki-loving mode that seals his status as winner. Look at him.
You couldn't peel this smile off Tidus's face. Inigo knows how to be adorable too, huh...
Tidus scoots up a knee, just so he can lean an elbow on it, prop up his chin for the full effect as he asks: ]
So you don't want to be playing with him right now, while you still have the chance? If everyone turns back to normal tomorrow...
[ A dramatic pause. But also. ]
You could get a picture of you and Taiki together. If you slip Saku into it too...!
Ah, I'm not sure. After all, if he'll remember everything once he goes back to normal.. [ Then it may be embarrassing, right? Having been treated as a cute kid, or there even being picture evidence of it..
Inigo stares down at his hands for a moment. In the end, it always comes down to this, doesn't it? Both of them trying to consider their friend's wellbeing above everything else.
His gaze raises a moment later though, and after a moment of what seems like contemplation, there's a moment where Inigo quickly leans over, pressing a very short kiss to Tidus's cheek before pulling back again. ]
Thanks for offering though. You always have the best ideas, you know?
[ The kiss has a delayed effect. Where Tidus has to think about what was just done, the reason it was probably done, and then a mixture of giddiness and embarrassment that just makes him feel goofy and dumb to experience.
Ugh. Ugh! He can't just sit here, but at the same time-- ]
Well--! [ --he leans in, a quick kiss on the side of Inigo's mouth, barely pulling away, but his legs falling back down, coming to the side of the bed. ] Maybe I'll go and get a cute picture myself, then!
[ Tidus slips off onto his feet and stands straight, hand held up, and the device appearing in the usual puff of gold.
You changed your tune quick. [ Look at this! Not that Tidus is about to push Inigo back onto the bed bow chika wow wow with an eye of suspicion. Clearly, someone just can't hold back the thought of seeing their friend all cute.
But if Inigo's going, then they need to plan accordingly. Tidus points up at the top bunk. ]
Bring that toy you've got with you. [ The wyvern plush. He means the wyvern plush. ] And Jumblie too! And we need to grab the art stuff if he doesn't have any already. We need to make this day extra fun for him, 'kay?
Even if something's embarrassing, it's the memories that count.
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Tidus startles. The tiniest hitch in his throat, the hands holding Inigo's squeezing, lips pinching together. He wasn't expecting it, and it's an overreaction; an overreaction he'll play off, hurrying to reply. ]
Well-- this one right now. This one's cute.
[ oh gosh, what is he doing, he's got this, right (he ain't got this)
(why did inigo have to start rubbing noses with him!!!) ]
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Clearly there is only one way to solve this problem, right? And it's not through words, because that way he may just muck things up even more. Or just once more.
So instead of saying anything, Inigo leans in a little further, pressing their lips together.
THERE. Now it's better, right!! This is what Tidus wants, isn't it!! ]
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The lips are a mysterious welcome; shouldn't be, since didn't he just invite them over? But Tidus's brain isn't quite working to begin with, overreactions slowly fizzling to an understanding--of oh, lips.
And he accepts the kiss, eyes closing for the time that it's there. Or the time that he lets it be, being the one to withdraw, if slowly. Without pressure, his thumbs massaging the side of Inigo's left hand. ]
...you can ask, [ he finally says; what he's been meaning to say, through all his goofing. ] Whenever you want to.
[ Whenever they want to. ]
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Always?
[ It's a soft, questioning word. Almost innocent in its nature, really, with how earnestly he seems to be asking Tidus this. His hand shifts a little, but then, as if realising he'll lose that nice feeling of Tidus's thumbs spinning circles on his skin, the movement of his hands stops right away. ]
I.. I mean-- You can ask me whenever too! [ It's sputtered quickly as a follow up to his own question.
As if the content of that statement wasn't obvious enough yet, with how eagerly Inigo has been reacting to all these kisses and affection. ]
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Sure! I just mean...you know. [ His fingers flex a little, not pulling away from Inigo's hands, but loosening some in their grip. ] We're having fun, so there's no reason to treat it so serious. And...
[ He waves their hands once, like an idle thing, nothing serious. ]
I'm not really gonna complain if you say you wanna hang out and make out some days. [ He can't help the chuckle at how that sounds, adding after a beat with a tugging grin: ] Think we should get more magazines?
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So you want to hang out, make out, and read magazines. All at the same time. [ He manages to match his tone fairly well with Tidus's own, despite it being an even bigger shift for Inigo.
His cheeks still betray his bashfullness, but he manages a small laugh. ]
I guess that doesn't sound like a bad way to spend the time.
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[ Get a light nudge on the hand, Tidus finally freeing them from their forever hold. ]
Plus, magazines are fun right? And we can get comics too. We'll let the rest of the train read 'em when we're done.
[ Because Tidus doesn't want a hundred magazines sitting around their cabin. ]
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[ Now his hands are finally free, Inigo can't quite resist moving one up to lightly touch his lips. Sorry, he still can't quite believe all that just now was an actual thing that happened. Did he really get all those kisses? Is he asleep or something? ]
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He should focus on the conversation instead of making any cheeky remarks, shouldn't he. ]
What's wrong with ferrets? They dress nicer than most of us. [ Respect the Ferret. ] You can get more of your dancing magazines. I bet you can get more of the same series if you used the twenty-five points to buy a bunch at once - that's what I did for the comics I got.
--oh! [ Oh! He looks beyond Inigo's head, or semi-attempts it, before waving a hand to the cubby holes in the wall behind him. ] That reminds me, is there a book there? Magazine-sized?
[ He's speaking about the one with six men with well-toned bodies on the front in black and white, a beautiful moment of dance captured. It reads The Ballet of Giyuin over the top. ]
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[ If Inigo was capable of using multiple braincells right now, he'd probably realise that it's the book Tidus mentioned earlier this month - back when they were picking up Inigo's dancer outfit among other things in the luggage carriage.
But his single braincell is still very much occupied by going through the memory of everything from a few moments ago, so he doesn't make the connection.
What Inigo does do though is reach out when he sees something vaguely in that shape. Grabbing it, pulling it towards him--
And that's when he sees the cover. And stops. Just.. staring at it. Not even necessarily a bad kind of staring, but there sure is a whole lot of staring going on here. (If you know what I mean.) ]
Wha.. T-Tidus, what's this?
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A book. [ He's got a little smile on his face, watching Inigo. That stunned expression that he knows is going to last a while, and Tidus lets himself appreciate it by being slow to continue.
But, eventually- ]
Take a look. You told me men dancers don't get appreciated the same as women.
[ But in that book is a story, amidst a collection of beautiful, large photographs: a ballet performance about six young men, connected by fate and music. It's far more colourful on the inside, packed with emotion. Quietly intense, bursting with character; each dancer expresses themselves well, and the camera work them. ]
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And too many beautiful dancers to stare at. Inigo is mesmerized by the book still even as Tidus speaks up, even as Inigo actually opens it up to idly browse through it a little. At least he does slowly seems to catch on as to what's going on here. ]
It's.. a book about male dancers? A whole story about them? [ As if it's just something normal? ] That's..
[ Inigo's voice trails off, but he doesn't continue. He doesn't even look up from the book, as if he just can't. As if his gaze is absolutely glued to it now. ]
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But that's not what's most important here, he knows. Even if it's the book that Inigo can't tear his eyes away from now, a sight that's endearing. ]
You can get more books like this. Books on male dancers, books with photos. You can see guys doing and enjoying what you do too. You don't have to feel like a rarity.
[ Embrace it, enjoy it. Tidus knows what it's like to see media of your favoured passion all around you -- and what it's like to lose it, lately. Inigo deserves to know what it's like, to have more of the things he likes. ]
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T.. Thanks.
[ It's hard to even say any thanks that feels proper, since the gesture behind the book is even so much bigger than the book itself. Tidus wanting to make sure Inigo feels normal and accepted for his passions. And that's even aside from all the other encouragement the other has thrown at him regarding following his dreams. ]
Maybe.. one at a time though. [ Before he gets overwhelmed. Because he sure is feeling that right now - though perhaps in a good kind of way.
He's definitely blushing now as he looks up at Tidus. ]
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[ That's the way Inigo is acting, the dazed look about him that's happy at the same time, but still no less stunned. So easily overwhelmed by the smallest of gestures, but he'll get to it. Tidus hopes, Tidus is sure.
He ruffles up Inigo's hair, a small chuckle leaving with his words. ]
'fraid you're gonna burst?
[ You're okay, bro. You're good. ]
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His other arm is still holding the book. Clutching it close to his chest, as if he's worried it may disappear if he lets go. ]
.. today sure is a day, huh.
[ You know. Between this, Roland being Actually Old, his scars disappearing, all the kids everywhere.
Them kissing. ]
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Well, I wanna know if everyone's gonna change back... is this really going to last for a day? Who knows? But if it's really just a day...
...I dunno. It might be better than that time we went through that voidstorm and we saw all those people around.
[ Sure, a bunch of people being kids now? Weird! But having those fake people around everywhere, even in their own cabins?
Even weirder!
(No, he isn't thinking about them kissing being part of this 'day' assessment.) ]
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But you know, he can roll with this. In fact, maybe it's easier to just focus on the other parts of today. Because even though they are weird, at least he can talk about those without it feeling like his heart is going to wiggle right out of his chest and fly circles around the room. ]
I hope it's just a day. Because otherwise taking care of all of these kids is going to get so hard.
[ As if the train isn't chaotic enough already at times on regular days. ]
... Not to mention I can't imagine most of these people would be happy to be stuck as kids forever now. [ A small pause, and then he can't help but add: ] No matter how cute Taiki is right now.
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But he didn't miss that part about Taiki, a slip of a smile as he asks teasingly: ]
You like a cute kid Taiki face better than a normal Taiki face?
[ Huhh? ]
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I feel like you're going to give me a hard time regardless of my answer.
[ HE'S ONTO YOU, DUDE. He knows your tricks! He knows what happens when Tidus starts to use that playful tone - it spells out disaster for Inigo, that's exactly what it does.
(Not that Inigo isn't pouting a little as he says it, which means he's giving the other a reaction all the same.)
And let's be real. It only takes about three seconds before Inigo just breaks, unable to not give in and sing the praises of Adorable Tiny Taiki. ]
But he's just cute when he's a kid! I mean, you've seen him, right? He's so adorable! He's all friendly, and cute, and he let me play with his hair! [ He looks just a few moments away from touching his face and getting all sparkly-eyed at the memory. ]
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You couldn't peel this smile off Tidus's face. Inigo knows how to be adorable too, huh...
Tidus scoots up a knee, just so he can lean an elbow on it, prop up his chin for the full effect as he asks: ]
So you don't want to be playing with him right now, while you still have the chance? If everyone turns back to normal tomorrow...
[ A dramatic pause. But also. ]
You could get a picture of you and Taiki together. If you slip Saku into it too...!
How about it? I'll let you borrow my memoris.
[ a.k.a, his camera. ]
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Inigo stares down at his hands for a moment. In the end, it always comes down to this, doesn't it? Both of them trying to consider their friend's wellbeing above everything else.
His gaze raises a moment later though, and after a moment of what seems like contemplation, there's a moment where Inigo quickly leans over, pressing a very short kiss to Tidus's cheek before pulling back again. ]
Thanks for offering though. You always have the best ideas, you know?
[ Even if Tidus teases him so often. ]
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Ugh. Ugh! He can't just sit here, but at the same time-- ]
Well--! [ --he leans in, a quick kiss on the side of Inigo's mouth, barely pulling away, but his legs falling back down, coming to the side of the bed. ] Maybe I'll go and get a cute picture myself, then!
[ Tidus slips off onto his feet and stands straight, hand held up, and the device appearing in the usual puff of gold.
It's time for some cute pictures. ]
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And the idea of seeing adorable tiny Taiki again sure isn't helping to tame that giddiness in the slightest. ]
Hey, you can't go see him without me! [ So he gets up on his feet as well, a grin on his face that he absolutely can't contain. ] Let's go together!
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bow chika wow wowwith an eye of suspicion. Clearly, someone just can't hold back the thought of seeing their friend all cute.But if Inigo's going, then they need to plan accordingly. Tidus points up at the top bunk. ]
Bring that toy you've got with you. [ The wyvern plush. He means the wyvern plush. ] And Jumblie too! And we need to grab the art stuff if he doesn't have any already. We need to make this day extra fun for him, 'kay?
Even if something's embarrassing, it's the memories that count.
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