Red Fishies

[mortalcoil]

Who: SS Red Fish crew and visitors
Broadcast: No
Action: Aboard the SS Red Fish
When: Around the drifting week (and probably a backtag party!)

[watch the newest episodes (and catch up on a few reruns) of your favorite dysfunctional fish in the fleet! what kind of drama will they create next? you can find out right here, right now!]

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[dontthinkaboutelephants]

[He lifts with her, and together, they manage to put it back on the rack. He sits up, running his hands over his face.] I just wanted to impress you.

[He avoids her eyes, full-out sulking.]

[child_of_bhaal]

[She lets out a breath once the weight is back on the rack where it goes. And then she blinks at him, as she shoves her copious hair out of her face.]

Impress me?

[She's really really confused.]

[dontthinkaboutelephants]

[He chews at his lip.] Yeah. I just... I want you to want me still.

[I need you to need meeeeee]

[child_of_bhaal]

[She is unfamiliar with that song.]

Still want-? Arthur what are you talking about?

[Confusion level rising.]

[dontthinkaboutelephants]

I'm worried you'll get bored of me so I'm trying to gain some muscle, [he blurts, glancing up at her uneasily.] I just... I want to be attractive for you. It's stupid, I know.

[child_of_bhaal]

[She chuckles suddenly, and grabs his face in both hands, giving him a nosy kiss on the lips.]

Oh Arthur, sweet beautiful Arthur. How could I ever be bored with you?

[dontthinkaboutelephants]

[That at least draws a small smile from him.]

Very easily, I'm afraid.

[He kisses her cheek, lingering with his nose pressed to her cheek.]

[child_of_bhaal]

Don't be silly. You're brilliant, creative, charming...

[She lifts her head from his and gently brushes a thumb against where she knows his dimple hides.]

And you're very handsome. You don't have to impress me. You already do.

[dontthinkaboutelephants]

[He looks down, a bigger smile forming on his face.] Years of trying to live up to my mom's standards haven't made me very confident at times. Sorry.

[Looking back up at her, he looks decisive. More confident.] Syeira, can I move the rest of my things in your room? I know I've got a lot of stuff, and I don't want you to say yes unless you really want me to stay there, but... I like living with you.

[child_of_bhaal]

Parents don't always see the mess their making. But if you ever question, you know I'll tell you the truth.

[She's still touching his face when he asks to move in with her. It's a surprise, definitely.]

I...I like having you there, of course. Are you sure? You don't want to keep your own space?

[dontthinkaboutelephants]

It'll be an adjustment for sure, but... I want to share something with you. I want to wake up and see your face. And I want to be able to get dressed in the same room I wake up in, [he says with a smile, giving her a peck on the lips.] I guess this is the fleet version of making a home together. Are you sure you're fine with it?

[child_of_bhaal]

[Her cheeks slowly gain color as he talks, and her smile grows wide. She nods.]

Very much so.

[dontthinkaboutelephants]

Good. I'm glad.

[He grins.] Think we can fit all my clothes in there?

[child_of_bhaal]

[She's grinning too.]

Well, I don't have much, so I think we can make it work.

[dontthinkaboutelephants]

Will you let me go shopping with you sometime? I'd love to help pick out a few more outfits for you.

[child_of_bhaal]

[She laughs, light and airy.]

Let's make sure we'll have the room first.

[It's not a no.]

[dontthinkaboutelephants]

[He smiles.] Okay. I should probably take a shower. Are you free in about fifteen minutes?

[child_of_bhaal]

I always have time for you.

[Yeah she's getting sappy. Also flushing a little more because she's now thinking about Arthur in the shower. Oops.]

[dontthinkaboutelephants]

[He grins, giving her another kiss, softer this time, and then stands up] I've gotta go pick up some clean clothes. Walk with me there?

[child_of_bhaal]

Of course.

[She feels a giddy rush from head to toe. This feels very...romantic. She can't help but enjoy it.]

[dontthinkaboutelephants]

[When he starts walking with her, he takes her hand, squeezing it gently.] How was your day?

[child_of_bhaal]

Well, my beau is moving in with me. So that's exciting.

[She squeezes back, smiling like a fool.]

[dontthinkaboutelephants]

[He laughs lightly.] Well, good. You're adorable when you're happy, you know that?

[child_of_bhaal]

[She ducks her head, pushing her hair behind her ear, only for it to fall right back where it was; a fruitless battle. Her blush is in full swing too.]

Am I?

[dontthinkaboutelephants]

[He stops walking abruptly, staring at her with wide, awe-filled eyes. She's so beautiful. Her hair never cooperates, and a bright red blush never leaves her cheeks.

He might... He thinks he's...

He smiles at her, his smile big and bright as his heart beats hard in his chest.]

You are, [he says, breathless. He pulls her close to kiss her. The kiss is tender but passionate, soft and yet filled with more emotion than seems to fit the situation.]