I finally found a reason to stand still... [Closed]

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Who: Yuuna and Merrill
What: Anniversary Date
When: September, their 1 year
Where: Union



[A whole year now. Yuuna could scarcely believe that she'd been seeing someone for an entire year. That was something of a milestone for her. A year as a trainer, and a year settled with someone? Even her parents had commented on it, and it wouldn't feel right to let the date pass without marking.

So she'd taken the time to buy Merrill a nice new dress, make reservations at a nice restaurant, and remind Merrill at least three times to set aside the evening. And so here they were, Yuuna all dressed up in a black evening dress that trailed down to her knees, actual heels on that gave her an even more statuesque appearance, and waiting for Merrill to come out of the bedroom dressed and ready.]

Are you ready yet, sweetie? Do you need help with some buttons?

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Well, you remember I keep one of those...quite literally at my back at all times right? And besides, I know how to punch ghosts in the face.

[In fairness to Kintsu though, he's a sweetie. Still a nightmarish ghost with a pocket sewn into her jacket...but a sweetheart.]

And furthermore that makes you a dangerous bad girl, the kind mothers warn you about. I'd say that's at least part of the appeal.

[Okay, she can't stop from breaking into a little giggle at the thought of Biker Merrill being a bit of a tough girl.]

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But Kintsu is sweet. Not at all like Eluvian.

[Merrill can't help but laugh a little too at being described in that way.]

The Keeper always warned me about making friends outside of the clan too, so I suppose we have that in common.

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A bad girl and a rebel, too? I sure know how to pick 'em.

But then, mom and dad like you? So. You can't be too bad for me. Except my teeth, maybe. Because you're just so sweet.

[Fairy typed. She may as well be a cute cotton candy elf]

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Well, it's a good thing you haven't been trying to eat me, then.

[As usual, it's either a statement made in all seriousness or a joke, and it's hard to tell which.]

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Well, not yet anyway.

[It's been a year and Yuuna still can't ever completely gauge if it's a joke or not.]

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I'm sure I can't taste very good.

[Innuendo is utterly lost on her in this case.]

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Well I beg to differ.

[Have a kiss, dear, right on the neck.]

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[Merrill giggles, pulling Yuuna closer.]

Try to save room for dinner.

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[Her stomach chooses that exact moment to gurgle, and that totally spoils the mood because Yuuna just starts laughing.]

Gods and Saviors! I could probably eat a whole Miltank alone!

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Are we almost there?

[Merrill leans over to peer out the side of the carriage.]

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[Coincidentally, they are! It wasn't terribly far...]

Yep. In fact.

[The carriage stops after another few clops, and the woman from before opens up the door on Yuuna's side. Hopping down with a gracious nod, she holds out a hand for Merrill.]

Let's go, darling.

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Ma serannas.

[Yuuna should definitely know the phrase for 'thank you' by now, and Merrill smiles at her as she takes her hand and steps out of the carriage, squeezing it gently.]

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Of course, ma vhenan.

[She never forgot anything, and she'd paid careful attention to language. Yuuna bows to the driver, and then turns towards the restaurant, slipping an arm around Merrill's waist.]

I can smell it out here! Let's go!

[She can hardly restrain herself from running, but she does. Smells great!]

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[Merrill blushes at the sound of Dalish coming from Yuuna, and especially that phrase in particular. It's enough to light her face right up as they head toward the restaurant.]

It smells wonderful.

[And she won't begrudge Yuuna one bit if she wants to hurry her step.]

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[Consider steps hurried then. Once they get there, the place seems very, very crowded...but Yuuna happily pipes up that they have a reservation and a moment later they're led to a back table, well away from the entrance and near the kitchen.

Someone may have specifically requested that, so they get first dibs.]

So! Have you...ever eaten at a place with unlimited servings before?

[She sounds so excited...]

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They just keep bringing more...?

[Merrill is completely in awe at this concept. Where does it all come from?]

How do you know when to stop eating?

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Yes, that's right...and...I guess you stop when you're full?

[It's pretty crazy...]

I mean, it's really kind of excessive, but I thought it might be nice.

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I hope it wasn't too expensive.

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Oh? Nah, not at all! Dad knows the owner. We're getting this free.

[Connections!]

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Oh! Well, I don't have to feel too bad about it, then.

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Even if I was paying...I'd still want you to enjoy.

[And here comes the first course. Well course. It's flank steak that Yuuna is all too eager for!]

Oh...man! This is amazing smelling!

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[At this point, the promise of nigh infinite delicious meat and the smell wafting up at them from the plate is enough for Merrill to abandon propriety entirely. Picking up a fork and knife, she quickly saws off a bite nearly too large to chew and swallow and eagerly shovels it into her mouth.]

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[Yuuna isn't much better, eating ravenously and savagely, attacking the food like she might an opponent. Fighting types need calories, man.]

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It's so tender!

[And juicy. And delicious. This is a banquet like Merrill has never seen.]

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I know? Right!

[Said around a mouthful. Whoops. She may be ill-mannered when there's this much food on offer.]

I've never dreamed of something like this.