you hide your face with your disguise // 'cause someone filled your head with lies

[monoceroscaeli]

[It had been a few days since the hunt for the Great Mujina Youkai had come to an end, having to say goodbye to the kids and to Yoimiya too. The ship that was to take him back to Snezhnaya would be arriving a bit later in the day, and Childe sighs as he sits back in his chair in the tent he's occupying in one such hidden Fatui camp. He had a great time in Inazuma. The country was beautiful, rich with a new culture to learn and all sorts of places to explore and fight new and more exciting enemies. All his things were in order- the gifts that he'd bought to bring back to his family, Teucer's Onikabuto in a little bug box with some food to keep it alive during the trip back- all he'd have to do is wait for the ship and he'd be on his way.

He tells himself that he'd return to the country one day, once tensions between the Fatui and the Shogunate calm down. It was a miracle that he was able to stay as long as he has, evading the Tenryou Commission. He has some people to thank for that, and he won't forget what they did for him while he's been here. Some gifts would be in order for them upon his return.

The Harbinger idly plays with a writing utensil between his fingers. He'd like to bring something from Snezhnaya for Yoimiya, too.

There's a sharp rap at his door, and Childe sighs. He doesn't really want to deal with work right now, perfectly happy reminiscing on the time he's spent in Inazuma before he leaves, but answers with a bored tone to his voice:]

Come in.

[An agent enters, bowing and standing at attention.]

Sir, we've captured a Tenryou Commission spy that was found sneaking around. We've taken her into custody and are awaiting your orders on how to deal with her.

[Childe's eyebrow raises. It should have been hard to find this camp, even by the Shuumatsuban. Somehow, doubt creeps into his mind, but stands from his chair.]

Alright, I'll deal with it myself. At least I can have one last bit of fun before I depart.

[The agent only bows once more, to lead Childe towards the prisoner. He knows better than to argue with the Harbinger, but feels sorry for the spy. The two cross the camp to another tent, the agent stopping him right before lifting the flap for his senior commander.]

She claims to be from the fireworks shop, but we've seen Tenryou soldiers stop frequently at it.

[Before he can answer, the flap is lifted to reveal a certain girl that he'd met not but a few days ago...]

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[monoceroscaeli]

[The glint in her eye catches him, and he's beyond satisfied at how she's taken his taunting to heart and now is going to make this more than just a simple pleasure. Somehow, somehow, he manages to shoot her a smug grin before one more pass of her tongue wipes it right off his face. His head rolls in bliss as her moans continue to scramble his thoughts.

That's the last time he's able to think straight. When it's all over, he'll realize how lucky he'd gotten arriving here in Inazuma and meeting a girl that's just like him. Her circumstances are far different from his own, but that same spark for adventure and trouble seem to lie within both of them, and it's a recipe for disaster that he's looking forward to. They'll have so much fun causing a stir wherever they go, and he can't wait.

Her determination shines through when she picks her pace up, tongue making deliberate strokes across him that elicit cries from him that bubble up from out of nowhere- one such cry is a little louder than he would of liked if he didn't want to draw any attention to what they were doing, but Tartaglia finds himself passing a point of no return far faster than he thought. His legs begin to weaken from underneath him, and to top it off she starts using her hands to cover where her mouth doesn't- and Childe lets out a keen when he feels himself sink deeper into her mouth.

It's almost as if she's trying to get him to buck into her, but he refuses to- that would be helping her, and he can't do that, not after challenging him like this.]

Yoimiya...nghhaaaah...

[He wants to talk, but she's pushed him too far. All he can manage is needy and terrible moans, one hand having to cover his own mouth from crying out too loudly again while the other cups behind her head. Her name gets chanted between them, the only thing he's capable of saying anymore. No matter how hard he fights it, he's on the edge- and he's not going to last much longer.]

[niwabi]

[ she has to give it to him, tartaglia's stamina is incredible. while most guys would have given in by now, childe is on a whole new level of vigor and determination. if they keep going like this, she wouldn't be too startled if she ends up sucking him off all night long.

at the very least, he's close. his desperate moans, his needy cries for her name and the way he's throbbing inside her mouth, she can sense that he's about ready to hit his breaking point. at this rate, there's no way he's going to last much longer and naturally, she's more than willing to help him finish. thinking about the expression on his face when he orgasms makes her heart pound, she knows he's not going to disappoint.

in order to push him to the brink, she changes her tactics up a bit. slowing down her pace a tad and instead going for a much more long, slightly drawn-out sucking, all the while keeping her lips tight around his length. listening to his loud groans as she brings him deeper into her mouth causes her to internally grin, oh so that's what he likes. she's always eager to please and happily does so, opting to take as much of him into her mouth as she can. his size makes it a bit difficult but just like tartaglia, she too loves a challenge. he certainly knows her well, she's doing anything she can in order to bait him into slamming his hips into her.

she allows him to sink deeper, taking him as far back into her mouth as she's capable of. a wave of pleasure washes over her as she keeps him there for a few seconds, moaning as she's savoring his essence. at this rate, she's fairly certain she's going to get addicted to giving him head in the future. she can't get over how good and full he feels between her lips.

but of course, she's not going to simply end it there. that's not how yoimiya operates. he's not the only one with bountless amounts of energy. she goes back to bobbing her head, alternating between fast and long, deliberate strokes, sliding her tongue alongside his base to the very tip. from her own terrible sounds she's making, it's clear as day that she's enjoying this just as much as he is.

while her free hand keeps a steady hold on his leg, her other hand that's been occupied by his cock continues it's work, firmly stroking his stiffness in order to further push him to his end. she flutters her lashes, never once breaking her gaze away from his own. her honey doe-eyed expression is a tell-tale sign of what she desires:

come for her, tartaglia... ]

[monoceroscaeli]

[Now he understands why his own ever-changing fighting style frustrates his opponents. Yoimiya has changed her own strategy, as he sinks down further into her mouth, to draw out more responses from him. His eyes lock with the golden hue of her own, that last flutter of her lashes is too much for him to bear along with the pull of one long deliberate strokes- he blinks slowly, the ocean blue taking on a glassy shimmer of the complete lust he's given into. She's won, and he no longer cares for winning any so-called challenge now.

Tartaglia's body shudders again, every drag and stroke eliciting louder cries from him as he begins to chant her name, hypnotized by how incredible he feels under the effects of her tongue wrapping around him and how her lips keep him anchored to her. The sensation of want building in his core pushes away any thoughts and pleasure drowns him as wave after wave surges through, his body no longer his own. Yoimiya is driving his body to feel what she wants it to feel and he can no longer do anything to stop it, having finally seized control from him after his well fought battle to keep it.

And to hear how much she enjoys it too is maddening enough, eyes rolling backward as the pressure that's built inside him is about to explode. His hand joins the one already on the back of her head, bucking his hips slowly forward to sink all the way into her mouth and out again, his mind lost to her ministrations and finally succumbing to her will.

With one final cry, his length shudders and spills into her, his sweet Yoimiya who's worked so incredibly hard to please him. It feels incredible to finally release himself, gazing downward into her eyes with satisfaction.

All the while, there's a voice not too far off in the distance, having heard Tartaglia's cries as they walk down the beach, looking for the source of the voice they've heard:]

Hello? Is everything okay?

[niwabi]

[ the moment he started moving his hips is when yoimiya knew that victory is in her hands. it was not without resistance he certainly did a good job not giving into his primal urges until the very end. it truly was a well fought battle. but if it's any consolation, she doesn't even think about winning and is instead, consumed by her own body shuddering in pleasure. the way he slowly bucks his hips all the way into her mouth and out again clouds her mind into a lust induced haze, she's more than happy to take in every inch of him. although it's exactly what she wanted, there's no denying that she too has lost her own will to tartaglia.

his orgasm had been well worth the wait. with her lips still wrapped around him, she makes sure to take in every bit of his release, not pulling away until he's completely done. she's moaning in pure delight as she feels him pulsating in her mouth, enjoying the taste of his essence as it pours into her mouth.

while being the winner of their challenge is a treat, more importantly, yoimiya is much more elated about satisfiying her dear tartaglia. seeing him totally satisfied and happy is what matters most and in her mind, the best reward she could ever ask for. she flickers her own gaze upwards, her eyes filled with nothing but love for the man she fell for.

but then that spell unfortunately gets broken with the harsh reality of a passerby's voice, causing yoimiya's eyes to grow ten times wide. ]

Tfar—

[ oh. yeah. she still has his dick her mouth. give her like a quick second to pull herself away from him. ]

T-Tartaglia, we should probably leave like now.

[ to make matters worse, yoimiya is pretty sure that the voice belongs to takami. while she likes the lady and has an immense amount of appreciation for the way she helps promote her family's fireworks, it would be bad news if she caught them messing around like this. she would absolutely die of embarrassment if word got out to her dad. it also doesn't help that takami is a member of the yashiro commission, while she's pretty sure the lady isn't in a high enough position to know who tartaglia really is, she still does not want to take that chance.

it's really hard to think right now, her body still in a state of euphoria. but she knows that now's not the time for her mind to wander back to her experience with tartaglia. her face is flushed bright red as she quickly gets up and scrambles to grab her gloves and knapsack. ]

[monoceroscaeli]

[Archons, and she swallows it all too.

He's making absolutely certain that later, when they're alone and he can freely do with her as they please, that he returns the favor ten fold. Tartaglia's lust-filled haze doesn't even register the voice that's wandering down the shoreline, too busy being focused on the treasure on her knees in front of him, drinking him dry as he falls further for her. The only thing that breaks him out of being mesmerized by her eyes is when she takes him out of her mouth, his ears perking up to the sound of someone coming.

Oh.]

Quick, around the back of the rock face here-!

[His legs wobble as he tries to tuck himself back into his pants, desperately trying to hide himself so he isn't seen being indecent like this. The last thing he needs is to get in trouble with the Tenryou Commission, especially with the Fatui being personas non grata in the country at the moment. Childe gives up on his belt, managing to at least zip his pants back up as they round the backside of the rock outcropping that the tree is next to.]

That was too close, [he breathes, his eyes peeled for that person to appear at any moment.] They probably heard me moaning...heh, guess you really had me going there, Yoimiya.

[Even now, he manages to chuckle. It's not the kind of chaos he usually incites, but it's close enough for now.]

[niwabi]

[ once they've taken cover behind the rock, yoimiya focuses her ears on the sounds of the passerby's footsteps. she's fairly certain she could hear the faint clicking of takami's sandals as she rounds the area on the beach where they were just at. the poor lady undoubtedly looking very confused. ]

Hehe, surely sounds like I did. I take it you must had a great time. With how loudly you were moaning and all.

[ a soft giggle departs from her lips. even with the looming threat of being spotted and potentially exposed, she can at the very least, see the humor in the situation. eleventh fatui harbinger caught being indecent in public with naganohara fireworks shop owner would make for a very scandalous headline. kujou sara would never let her hear the end of it.

as the sounds of takami's footsteps grow distant, yoimiya lets out a satisfied sigh. not due of the stranger leaving, but because her activities with tartaglia still weigh heavy on her mind. that was, without a doubt, one of the best experiences of her life. she's never felt an pleasure like that before, thinking about it only makes her all the more excited to see what her lover has in store for them later when they're alone. with a serene smile graced for only the harbinger's eyes to see, she comfortably snuggles her head against his arm. ]

Are you feeling better now? Your problem all taken care of?

[ even though she already knows the answer, she still sends a cheeky wink his way. ]

[monoceroscaeli]

[Childe only laughs with her when she teases him, and she's damn right he had a great time. He never would of imagined how much he'd love having a partner that teased and him challenged him so, and it only serves to make him fall a little more in love with her. He's excited to see what lies ahead in the future for the two of them, if what was supposed to be a nice day out at the festival turned into a bold and precarious situation where they both risked being thrown out of said festival is going to be the norm. And even if he does enjoy a nice time sometimes, he hopes deep down that their meetings will be as flash and bang as this has been.

The best part about it is that it's not over yet.

Tartaglia relaxes when he hears the person leave the area, looking back down to her again, greeted by her smile and her closeness. It makes his heart flutter, even as that same arrogant smile crosses his features, to match that cheeky wink.]

I'd say so.

[He leans down to place a kiss on the top of her head, before fiddling with his belt and vision to get everything put back into place again.]

That felt amazing. It was really unfair what you were doing to me just with your eyes, let alone everything else. I'll have to repay the favor later tonight.

[He lets a hand reach down to drag over the front of her groin, just a little tease for her for now. He can't have her excitement for him die just yet.]

[niwabi]

You're making me really excited for later tonight. I— [ suddenly, she's cut off mid sentence by the sleight of his hand. she hitches out a breath before letting out a soft groan. ] Ooh...!

[ this darn guy...!! even if it was just a quick tease, it's plenty enough to get a reaction out of her, yoimiya's body easily shuddering at just that simple touch. she nips down on her bottom lip as her cheeks instantly turn red, her demeanor suddenly shifting to an almost uncharacteristic look of embarrassment. despite putting on a confident face throughout their activity, the actuality is that she had been extremely aroused the whole time, having only fought off the urges to touch herself because of the sarashi wrapped around her waist. she's definitely a little more than damp down there, pleasing him had made her more wet than she'd like to admit.

if anything, it's certainly confirmation that she's very much looking forward to tonight. ]

Sheesh, you're a pretty big rascal yourself.

[ she squeezes her thighs together in an attempt to not bring too much attention to her own arousal. ]

But that's one of the many reasons why I like you so much. Stirring up trouble with you is the most fun I've ever had.

[monoceroscaeli]

[Her reaction is delicious, and he laughs when her body reacts to his touch. Someone's a little excited themselves, and his mind wanders to how wet she might actually be under all that wrap. It's too bad she's got that on, he would have repaid her right here and now, but getting all that sarashi back on would make it too much of a pain. Especially now that he knows others will wander down here.

Tartaglia gives a very obvious look down to her legs, noticing how she squeezes them together. C'mon, he's not blind.]

I'm glad to hear it. If causing a stir is something that excites you, then you found just the right guy to do it all with.

[There's no way she could know how chaos seems to trail behind him like a never-ending line of fire through a dry field. He supposes, in time, he'll learn if she's willing to be at the center of the storm with him. But he has confidence that she's up to the task.

For now, however, they can have a nice night until the doors close behind them.]

Life can't be too mundane, after all. Thankfully there's a spark of excitement around the corner wherever you are. You just need to know where to look for it.

[Tartaglia moves to wrap his arm around Yoimiya, tugging on her to go now that they're decent. Mostly.]

Would you like to go back up to the festival for now? I don't know about you, but I'm a little hungry...

[niwabi]

[ the way he stares at her legs causes her face to flush even hotter. man, she's really got to work on being more subtle...

tartaglia is absolutely right, she has found the right guy. with him around, she's certain he'll be the spark of excitement that she's always eager for. there's not going to be a single boring moment with him around. while it might be a bit too soon to declare that she loves him, yoimiya has a feeling that it'll get to the point where she can't see herself with anyone else. he's exactly her type, charmingly arrogant, good with kids, fun to be around. while she's not aware of the full extent, she does know that tartaglia lives a dangerous life. it's a fact that she'll have to come to terms with.

but since it's him, she's more than willing to stand by his side. ]

For sure! There's still a certain something I really want you to see before you leave.

[ after adjusting the straps of her backpack, she excitedly stands back up, raring to go as always. his little jest does cause her to roll her eyes before she busts into a myriad of giggles. ]

Well, I guess I do have someone to thank for the nice treat. [ she playfully nudges him with her elbow before snuggling up close to him. ] We'll get ya some good food! Murakami's food stall has plenty of festival snacks to try.

[ with that extremely wonderful distraction taken care of, yoimiya leads them both up the ledge and back onto the main pathway of the festival. just a few steps up the hill and the delicious fragrance of murakami's food stand fills the air. as the pair approach the stall, the owner notices them from afar and gives them a welcome wave. ]

Ah, there you are Yoimiya! I was wondering when the two of you would show up. Sanden told me that you were here with your boyfriend.

[ well, if it wasn't already obvious, it certainly is now with the way tartaglia's arm is wrapped around her and how yoimiya is practically cuddling against him. the pink lovey dovey aura emitting from the two is extremely strong. ]

Hey Murakami! Hehe, it's this guy's first time visit to Amakane island. So, of course I had to bring him here to get the festival experience.

[ murakami can't help but smile at the two as he flickers his gaze over to tartaglia. ]

It's nice to meet you! I hope you've been enjoying yourself at our island so far. If your here for food, you've definitely come to the right place. Festival snacks certainly make enjoying the festival a little more special.

[monoceroscaeli]

[The warmth of Yoimiya against his side gives him a sense of ease, as if this is where he's supposed to be, with her snuggled against him. Tartaglia happily lets her lead him back up towards the festival, while enjoying this feeling of home as he keeps her close. The smell of food wafts through the air as she leads him to Murakami's stall, the sight of different kinds of Inazuman food on display makes his stomach growl a little.

Though he guesses he shouldn't be surprised at this point about others noting their status together. It's not as if either of them were being very subtle about it when they had bought masks at Sanden's stand. The mask that adorns her hair looks stunning in the glow of the lights of the festival, the intricacies of the design highlighting her and making her stand out against all of the others in the crowd, at least he thinks so. Tartaglia feels a swelling sense of pride and happiness in his chest when he's addressed as her boyfriend. He hopes that everyone will come to know that she's taken, though perhaps just as Tartaglia, not the Eleventh Harbinger of the Fatui. That wouldn't bode well for her...]

The pleasure is all mine.

[He nods his head to Murakami in greeting.]

Yoimiya has recommended your stall, and I'm excited to sample what you have to offer here. I'm really not too picky about food, so as such, I'll take whatever you recommend.

[He looks downwards to Yoimiya, giving her a little squeeze.]

And whatever you recommend as well. I wouldn't want to leave this place without having sampled as many local specialties as possible.

[And when Murakami turns his back to them, he sends Yoimiya a little wink.]

[niwabi]

Sakura mochi and egg rolls have been our biggest hits. I've made so many here recently that I can say I've definitely mastered the art of sakura mochi.

[ that innuendo does not go unnoticed. she shoots him an all-knowing grin while also trying her hardest to hold in her giggles. if that's how it's going to be, she can't resist joining in on the fun. ]

You certainly can't go wrong with Murakami's suggestions! I can attest that they're both very delicious. But as for my recommendation...

[ yoimiya nods for the vendor to prepare them an order of egg rolls and sakura mochi. as soon as murakami has his back turned to assemble the dishes, the sneaky blonde takes tartaglia's hand, guiding it to grab her breast. she sends him a smirk, letting his hand linger for a short moment until she quickly removes it right as murakami is back to facing the pair. ]

I'm very partial to tricolor dango and candy apples!

[ did she pick the round snacks on purpose? hmmm, she'll let tartaglia be the judge of that one. ]

[monoceroscaeli]

[Hmm, all those suggestions sound good to him. He can feel his mouth watering already, meeting her grin with one of his own. Yoimiya is just as mischievous as him, look at her trying to keep herself from giggling...

He turns his attention back to Murakami, and suddenly he feels her grab his hand and place it over her breast. Tartaglia feels a flush of red cover his face as its cupped into his hand before suddenly having to let go and keep his hand to himself. Did anyone else see that? That sneaky little...]

Ah- yes! That sounds wonderful as well! [He speaks a little unnaturally, because he's actually a terrible liar and bad at covering himself when in a situation like this...] You wouldn't happen to have any tricolor dango and candy apples, would you?

[He asks the vendor as he turns around, hoping that the man doesn't notice how his face has reddened significantly.]

Sure. Let me get you both some.

[He shoots Yoimiya a look when he has the chance. She's really going to be the death of him, his heart beating hard in his chest. And yet, at the same time, he enjoyed that. Now he'll have to come up with something to get her back.]

[niwabi]

[ seeing his face turn scarlet is always worth it. while yoimiya is fairly certain her own sleight of hand hadn't been noticed, she honestly wouldn't have even cared if someone spotted them, playing this little game with tartaglia is way more fun than anything. there's something about being with him that enables her to be even more of a trouble maker than usual.

the look on his face is priceless, she's got no shame in sticking her tongue out at him while murakami has his back turned once again. she immediately goes back to feigning innocence once the vendor has their food ready for them. ]

Alright, I believe that should be everything. Was there anything else you two wanted? I'm surprised you're not ordering much, Yoimiya.

[ yoimiya presses her lips together, looking as if she was actually contemplating on what to say. but nah, she's shameless. ]

Well, I actually had a really tasty treat earlier so I'm not that hungry.

[ she says, all the while grinning from ear to ear. sorry comrade tartaglia, you've got a long night ahead of you....... ]

[monoceroscaeli]

[He almost, almost is offended by that little gesture of her tongue, but he won't even get to do anything about it since Murakami turns to give them their food. Childe lets go of her waist to take it, stealing a glance at his girlfriend as the vendor speaks.

There's a part of him that doesn't know what she's going to say, truly. It's a level of unpredictable that he's not used to having to deal with himself- usually that's his job. But...he finds it attractive and exciting.]

I'll share a little of mine with you if you decide you want something anyway, [he offers with a polite smile, doing his best to try to hide his complete amusement that she'd say that out loud.]

If not, we'll just grab you something later.

[Oh, he can't let that go without saying something...]

I wouldn't let you go unsatiated, after all.

[niwabi]

[ of course tartaglia wasn't about to go down without fight. she had been looking forward to his counter strike and naturally, he never fails to disappoint. being around him excites her like no other. in the short amount of time they've known each other, he's brought so much joy and thrills into her life. ]

Hehe, you're mighty sweet as always.

[ she winks, not even caring if murakami happened to catch that. ]

Since it's you, I know I'll be in good hands.

[ thank the archons that murakami has no idea what these two are going on about. this poor man does not deserve to be scarred for life, ignorance is truly bliss. the oblivious vendor merrily tells them to enjoy the food and to have fun at the festival before sending them off with a wave. yoimiya hands the vendor some mora (plus an extra tip because the poor guy really does deserve it) says her goodbyes and starts heading up the pathway brightly lit with lanterns.

once they're out of sight, she finally lets loose and starts giggling non stop. ]

You'll have to tell me which one of the local specalities is your favorite. Although I'm pretty sure I have a feeling I already know the answer to that.

[ gotta poke some fun at his comment from earlier. ]

[monoceroscaeli]

[Tartaglia won't elaborate further on anything for as long as they're in front of Murakami, only offering a soft smile to make it seem like they're just having a normal conversation. Though he knows full well what it all really means, but that doesn't mean they have to let this poor food stall vendor know about that. He'll walk along with Yoimiya, admiring the decorations of the festival as they walk up towards the top of the hill of the island, appreciating the ever-constant falling of sakura petals that seem to litter the ground no matter whether it's here or in Inazuma City proper.

Yoimiya's laughter is contagious however, and he can't help but chuckle a bit himself when she starts losing it once they're far enough away to have their own private conversation once more.]

Sounds like you've got me all figured out then. I've always had a taste for trouble, so whichever one of those will fit my preference will certainly be my favorite.

[He still manages to be surprised how much of a risk-taker Yoimiya is, and he couldn't of asked for better. He'll have to see how much trouble she's willing to get into...]

But since it seems you're tailor-made to my tastes, why don't we have a little fun? I've no interest in spoiling this festival, but I think it could stand be a little more lively. You never did say what you've been carrying around in that pack of yours.

[He's got a feeling whatever is in there might be just what this festival needs. There's a very short list in his mind of what she'd gone home to get, but he won't say it out loud.]

[niwabi]

[ tartaglia is not the only terrible liar. granted, yoimiya has never been all that great at being sneaky but given the circumstances, it's only natural he'd figure out she had been up to something. her family owns a firework shop, she went back to her house to grab a few items and there's a festival taking place. it's quite easy to put two and two together. ]

Great minds think alike. The festival has been fun and all but I'm all about spicing things up.

[ sliding the straps off her shoulder, she sets it down on a nearby rock sitting underneath the sakura tree. yoimiya digs through it, first thing she pulls out is a bottle of sake and two cups. ]

First thing I brought with me is sake! I figured since we'll be getting snacks, this would be great to drink alongside it.

[ but of course, that's certainly not the only thing she intended to bring in order to liven up the atmosphere. after setting the sake and cups down next to tartaglia, the next thing she brings out of her sack is a bunch of firework launchers. ]

It was probably like, super obvious what I had in mind but tada! I wanted to watch a few fireworks with you before you left. After all, ending things off with a bang is my speciality.

[monoceroscaeli]

[He watches on as she rifles through her bag, chuckling at the sake she produces from it. He's really enjoyed the sake here on the island, so that's going to make things fun, especially if they drink it all to themselves. And then she produces the fireworks- exactly what he thought might be in there- and he grins. He knew he could count on her to bring something flashy.]

Trying to get me drunk, eh?

[He sits down under the sakura tree, picking up one of the cups and examining it. The little saucer feels good in his hand, glancing over to the fireworks. Those look fun...he definitely wants to set them off.]

Do you think it's wise to be setting fireworks off while drinking? I mean, I don't mind, haha. But you're the expert.

[And you know what, he's just going to pour them both a little sake, picking the bottle up to pour some and handing her one of the cups.]

[niwabi]

Oh? Don't tell me you're the type that gets drunk easily.

[ she says in jest. it's hard to imagine him getting black out drunk but maybe he does have a low alchohol tolerance that she didn't see coming. a drunk tartaglia stumbling around is quite humorous to think about. okay on second thought, maybe she does actually want to see that. ]

It'll be totally fine. [ she waves her hand dismissively, with not a care in the world. ] I've done this plenty of times.

[ that she's an expert in shooting off fireworks, is what she actually means. not that she's done it while under the influence. archons help everyone if she were to ever attempt this while drunk... ]

I'll just hold off on the sake until after the show. All you have to do is sit down and enjoy the drinks and snacks. I'll be done in a jiffy!

[ before taking her leave, yoimiya can't help herself in craving a sweet treat. that of course, being tartaglia's mouth. in a swift motion, she leans in to give her boyfriend a very quick but soft kiss on the lips. all the while grinning at him when she pulls away. now with that out of the way and having feel a bit more satiated, yoimiya takes off to start placing launchers a bit of distance away. while tartaglia might have a blast in dodging fireworks, it's definitely for the best that she doesn't take any risks especially with the other guests wandering around the island. ]

[monoceroscaeli]

[He takes the cup back from her, not minding at all, he'll just drink it for himself. There's a whole bottle for them both, and where he's not the type to get easily drunk, there's no doubt that he's going to be feeling it if they finish the whole thing off. He sets it down to the side for the moment, because Yoimiya is sweeping in, and Tartaglia returns the kiss with a soft smile. The soft brush makes his lips tingle, and he nods to her as she leaves.]

Alright, don't keep me waiting too long, now.

[He watches her go, wondering if it'll really matter too much if she just sets fireworks off at a public event like this. He's well aware that many places have rules and regulations around this kind of thing, but...you know what, if the Yashiro Commission comes running, he'll get her out of here well before they're even able to figure out who did it in the first place.

While she's setting up her fireworks, he helps himself to the sake from both cups, downing them with ease and takes a bite out of the dango she'd recommended. Not bad.]

[niwabi]

[ having messed around with many launch tubes in her lifetime, it doesn't take long for yoimyia to finish turning on the devices while also making sure the timer is set just right. true to her word, she's back in a flash. only being gone for five minutes. ]

Okay I'm back! I hope you weren't too lonely without me.

[ yoimiya says with a grin, while taking a very close seat next to her boyfriend, snuggling up against him. now that she's done with her work, she finally takes one of the saucers and fills it with sake. ]

It should be starting right about now.

[ on cue, a flashing bright light shoots off into the sky. as it reaches it's desintation, the fluttering beam explodes into an array of orange and red, revealing it's shape to be a bright goldfish painted in the sky. as the first pattern shimmers down, more explosions are quick to follow, blasting off into various other patterns such as foxes, flowers and even just simple bright colorful lights. ]

[monoceroscaeli]

[Tartaglia's arm wraps around her once more, pulling her in as she snuggles against him, leaning into her warmth and placing a quick kiss to the side of her head. He doesn't even get the chance to retort, as the fireworks are set off, painting an exquisite canvas of lights and colors against the now darkened sky.

His eyes widen as he looks upwards, the smile on his face widening with every new picture and design, quietly enjoying it as the show goes on. Her work is impressive, and he's really proud of her and how meticulous she is about her craft. It's a beautiful display, and he's glad that he gets to see it.

For a quick second, he glances over to Yoimiya. She seems as if she's focused on the fireworks, so he stays quiet, not wanting to disturb her. Instead, he chooses to simply lean his head into her, nuzzling her softly as he returns his gaze up at the stunning show above them.]

[niwabi]

[ as her eyes gaze into the sky, for once, yoimiya is actually quiet. the one time she's ever silent is when it comes to watching fireworks, wanting to much rather take in the splendor of the lightshow rather than utter a word.

but every so often, she finds herself sneaking a few glances over at tartaglia, hoping to get a good glimpse of his reactions. looks like he thought the same thing, as she finds her eyes meeting with his every so often. she chuckles, nestling her head into his arm to feel more of his warmth. at least he seems to be enjoying himself and she couldn't be any happier, she's proud to show him her craft that she pours all of her sweat and hard work into.

more importantly than showing off her trade, yoimiya had been mentally timing out each pattern in her head. having carefully made preparations for each one, she knows what's next and an intense sense of excitement rushes over her as the lightshow is slowly reaching it's end, the finale is what she had been looking forward to the most. in one of the rare instances of talking during a firework show, she speaks in a soft whisper: ]

Ah, here it is. This is why I asked you to come here and what I really wanted you to see.

[ several arrays of lights shoot into the sky, transforming the view above them into different hues of blue that's almost akin to the sea. finally, one lone blue light is quick to follow suit, exploding in the middle of the ocean in the sky. the shape reveals itself to be a narwhal, it's color matching the shade of tartaglia's eyes. yoimyia softly smiles, looking back over at him with eyes that are filled with only an ever-growing love for the man that captured her heart.

it's dedicated to him. ]

[monoceroscaeli]

[It surprises him when Yoimiya breaks the silence between them as they watch the fireworks show. Even though she'd stolen glances at him during it, he can sense that it's something she really loves and that enjoying it with her is best done quietly, especially since she hasn't breathed a word about it until now. Her voice is quiet still, so he sends a smile her way while direction his attention back to the sky.

Tartaglia almost immediately recognizes what's beginning to form, the waves of the sea being replicated in bright lights that shimmer downwards and don't fade away immediately like some other fireworks do. And to top it off, the image of the narwhal- his celestial body in the sky, a symbol of his ambition and one of the very weapons he uses to defeat his enemies- explodes in a brilliant display, the light of it reflecting in his eyes as he stares up in wonder, mouth open wide in a wide smile. It's almost as if he's regressed to the boy who used to look up at the stars with a child-like innocence, before he learned the truth of the world.

When it finally fades, the Harbinger lifts his head to look over to Yoimiya with appreciation, expression soft.]

Yoimiya...

[He's left speechless for a moment, choosing now to lift a hand to hold her face, brushing his thumb across her cheek.]

Thank you. That's one of the nicest things anyone's ever done for me. It was absolutely splendid, in every fashion.

[Leaning in, he captures her once again in a kiss, deep and inviting. The buzz of adoration for her fills his chest, his gesture tender. He wants to return the favor to her somehow, to this amazing woman he'd met on his trip to Inazuma...but for now, he'll be happy to drown in affection and appreciation.]