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how could i ever forget // outside the morning was cool and wet

[It's not often Ajax finds himself getting his head slammed down onto the hood of a car, least of all a cop car. Usually it's him doing the slamming.

But today the young man finds himself denting the hood, the sound of metal caving in under his head ringing in his ears. Not exactly the ideal situation he was hoping for, but he figured sooner or later he'd have a run in with the cops due to the sensitive nature of his profession, but that doesn't mean he has to like how inconsiderate they are with him as they cuff him and throw him in the back of the paddy wagon. Not that he was considerate to them when he was discovered, as evidenced by the blood all over his clothing and knuckles from the fight he'd gotten into with them. How he managed to avoid getting shot is beyond him- plenty of shots were fired, but that hadn't stopped him from knocking a few of them out.

It's just too bad he'd been instructed that he couldn't kill anyone, or else he'd of gotten out of there without being caught.

The lights of the police station are bright, almost too bright from the contrast of how dark it was outside. Ajax squints as he's dragged inside, held tightly by two cops who hurry him through the station, but not fast enough that he doesn't catch a glimpse of the secretary behind the desk as they come in. Pretty, blonde, looking like she'd rather be anywhere else. Gorgeous eyes, ones that catch his attention almost immediately as he's being shoved towards the back, shining with a radiance that captures him instantly. His eyes lock with hers, feeling something silent yet powerful surge through him from this tiny, insignificant interaction. He doesn't even have a moment to think further on it, before he's so rudely interrupted.

Get moving.

The curt voice of the bigger cop on his right cuts through the moment, anger welling up in Ajax's chest and something dark stirs in his core. If he wasn't cuffed and being restrained, he'd turn that guy's face into a new work of art, something so abstract some insane art collector would gladly pay millions for it.

No sooner had Ajax been ushered in, he disappears from sight as he's taken back into an interrogation room, the mysterious blonde no longer in his sights, now getting shoved into a corner of a room.]

What's with this? Don't you even have the courtesy of giving me a chair to sit in, at least?

[From outside of the room, muffled noises of a scuffle as the cops lay into Ajax can be heard, the loudest of which is a thud of a body slamming into a wall, accompanied by a groan from the ginger kid. Though little do any of them know, their real problems haven't arrived just yet, waking from their slumber right outside of the city...]

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[Aw man, there wasn't a thing about that that was believable and he knows it. He tries to act cool while she's taking her time to respond, silently sweating bullets now that he's gone and made himself look suspicious. There's no one here to save him as she taps her chin, and it's a relief when she finally says yes and he can breathe out that breath he's been holding for a few seconds now as she turns her back to him.

Great, he's going to get to see her for a little while longer before they'll finally have to part, but then...she turns and winks at him and says that...]

Hey, c'mon now...

[He feels his face flush, taking on a light hue of pink as he joins her at her side and he folds his arms over his chest.]

Teasing me like that. I see you're the kind of gal who likes to watch people sweat a little, huh?

[ Oh no, he's blushing and it's adorable, an absolute sight to behold. It's hard to believe that someone with his horrendous occupation could have a bashful side. She's going to remember his precious reaction for the rest of her life. Just like that, he's become a prime target for bullying. What would Nizhnii think if they saw their lackey bullied by a country girl from the outskirts of Inazuma? ]

Little ol' me? Never. I wouldn't do such a thing.

[ Yoimiya lies as naturally as she breathes.

Her jovial laughs fill the crisp lake water air as she swings her arms, merrily skipping along the water's edge. The serious atmosphere of their conversation didn't dim her lights at all, she's still full of energy, bright as the sun as she hops and skips over rocks as if playing hopstotch. ]

I've been meaning to ask. What brought you to Fontaine? And how long have you been here?

[He shoots her a half-smile filled with doubt, as if he'd ever believe that, watching her trot off and playing among the rocks like a little kid would. It sort of reminds him of his little siblings at home, how carefree they are and so innocent to the world. He knows that Yoimiya isn't an innocent child, especially given the little she's already shared about her background and what had happened to her family in the past...but it doesn't seem to of jaded her.]

I suppose you'll find it unsurprising that I'm here for my job, [he starts, shoving his hands into his pockets as he walks alongside her.]

The rest of my family is back home in Snezhnaya, so I'm the only one here. I've been away for...let's see. It must of been almost a year now...

[He reminisces for a moment, thinking about how everyone's doing back at home. How he wishes he could be back in Snezhnaya, with his family instead of doing dirty work here.]

Anyway, unsavory things aside, I find Fontaine to be quite beautiful indeed- the endless body of water that cascades off of the edge of the plateau into the rest of the world is a splendorous sight, not to mention the mountainous scenery we can enjoy anytime we leave the city. I can even go fishing without having to worry about how thick the ice is, haha. All in all, I'd say this was a great location to end up in. But what of you? You've never mentioned where you're from. Your name sounds Inazuman if I were to guess, though.

[ She's all ears, listening to every word he says while trotting along the bank. With the established connection of Nizhnii and Snezhnaya, it's not surprising he's here for his job, a lingering feeling in the back of her mind kept telling her that was the case.

The rest of his family is back home in Snezhnaya and he's been away from them for close to a year now. Just the thought of it tugs at her heartstrings, having to be seperated from her parents for a month has been tough. From the brief moment of pause, she wonders if he misses them dearly. ]

That's right, I'm from Inazuma. We live on an island out in the middle of the ocean but goodness, you're right when you say the land of hydro is splendid. Even though I lived my whole life surrounded by the sea, there's something so about Fontaine's waters that have this magical quality to it. Not to mention, the technology is outstanding! [ She pauses for a brief spell to hop over a particularly large rock. ] Hehe, the way you described this country is quite poetic. If I wasn't already in Fontaine, listening to you would give me wanderlust to come visit.

[ He has a way with words, it's impressive! Maybe Fontaine should hire him as their spokesman. ~~Or narwhal slayer~~ ]

Being away from your family for a year sounds tough. Did you... take up your job to support them?

[It's not the first time he's ever been told that his speech can be poetic at times, and he's not even sure how he came to be like that- but he's glad to hear that she appreciates it. He's no poetry writer, but if she likes it, he wouldn't mind serenading her with words sometime in the future...]

You could say something like that. I probably shouldn't go into too many details about it, but the job allows me to take care of my family in all the necessary ways. Mother has her hands full with my siblings, and Father isn't as young and spry as he used to be, so it sort of ended up falling into my hands.

[On the surface, he doesn't seem to be bothered by this at all, if anything he's happy to take on the responsibility to take care of them.]

I keep in touch with them often, and my younger siblings really enjoy writing letters, even if it would be easier for them to just text or call. So they play pen pals with me. What about you? Got any siblings of your own?

[ They're still getting to know each other but in the span of this conversation, she's steadily learning more about him and his background. It's not enough to get her to fully trust him just yet but all this information does the trick in painting him in a better light. Maybe, just maybe, she was being a bit too hasty in her assessment of him.

Setting aside the details of his unsavory job... ]

That's mighty kind of you, no doubt your parents appreciate the help a lot. I can tell you care about your family a lot and that's really admirable.

[ While she might not agree with how he goes about his occupation of choice, she gets the sense he loves his family with all his heart and for that, he deserves credit for being a good son and brother. ]

Nope! It's just me, my pops and ma. I've been an only child my whole life but I've always fantasized about how nice it would be to have siblings. But I see why my parents decided to have just one, I was a total wild child growing up. They probably figured one gets them in enough trouble, hahaha.

[ The Naganohara household would constantly be in a state of chaos if there were two or three Yoimiyas running around. ]

[He appreciates the compliment from her, listening to her about her own background. Ajax finds it too bad that Yoimiya didn't have the chance to have siblings of her own, but sometimes that's just how it is. He shoots her an amused smile, eyes widening slightly as he teases:]

A wild child, eh? You know, I can kind of see that, hehe.

[His grin widens with the tease, the thought of a younger Yoimiya running around getting heated at people for being jerks, running around causing trouble, and enjoying a simple life out on an island in the middle of the ocean. She must of been really happy in a small setting like that. It's an easy scene to imagine for her, and kind of cute when he thinks about it.]

[ Yoimiya will be the first person to admit that she definitely was a wild child growing up, a bundle of energy that got into constant trouble by playing pranks, yelling at bullies, climbing trees, sneaking off to pull some crazy stunt... it's amazing her parent's hair didn't turn gray at such a young age. But there's something about his teasing grin that riles her up, making her want to play a little tongue and cheek back. She can't just let him get away with that comment...

Coming to a halt, she stops in her tracks, turning around to stare at him with her arms on her hips. An amused smile tugs at the corners of her lips. ]

Oh? What's that supposed to mean?

[ Go on, enlighten her. ]

[Oh, he wonders which button he pressed here as she stops and stares at him with arms akimbo, fighting the urge to laugh and give up the game to just be straight with her about it. But there's something in the way she looks at him that makes him want to play for a moment longer.]

Well, correct me if I'm wrong but you're pretty bold, [he starts, tapping his chin as if he were thinking on it further.]

Combine that with your fearlessness- [because lbr who just faces down a monster like that if they weren't fearless-] and the rambunctiousness of a kid, I'd be willing to bet you're not exaggerating too much here. Don't worry, you're not the only one here who was a little wild growing up.

[He'd be lying if he wasn't a little shit himself, getting into fights and being a general pain the ass. Maybe this is why they've gotten along so well so far, strange emotions brewing in his chest aside.]

Life's a lot more interesting when you shake things up a little bit. I know I can't sit at home and live a mundane life.

[ Somehow, she gets the feeling he's still poking fun at her but hey, he's not wrong in assessment, there's no denying she's bold and fearless to a fault at times. With her arms still akimbo, she shoots him a proud smile, recalling her little stunt to thwart that monster which could have easily gotten her killed. So even if he's playing with her, he's earned a satisfied nod out of her. ]

I had a sneaking suspicion that was the case. From the moment you walked into the station, I figured you were the type of person who wasn't going to take crap from the police officers. And not only that, only someone with a courageous heart could have fought back against that monster like you did.

[ She further nods her head in agreement, sitting at home living an everyday mundane life The more she thinks about it, they really are a lot alike, almost two sides of the same coin. Maybe it was more than just fate that brought them together. ]

Hehe, so I can picture you as a rambunctious child growing up. Did you happen to get into a lot of trouble as well?

[ As well, she says.... ]

[Look at her, proudly displaying her feathers for him for his correct assumptions and analysis of her. He wasn't entirely sure how she'd react, but this is just as fun as any other scenario that could have happened. His arms fold over his chest, looking satisfied with how she's returning the compliments here. He clearly enjoys the ego boost, because he thought he did pretty good back there in the police station too. Better than even he expected.]

All the time, [he says as he laughs, the teasing tone of his voice fading away to be replace with something more warm.]

Believe it or not, I didn't always used to be so. Mother and Father like to tell stories of me from time to time about how I used to be afraid and hesitant as a child. The memory's faint, but I have a silver of memory left from when I was around four or so. I got scared of the snowman my siblings built after one particular snowfall- they'd decorated it in such a manner that I had nightmares for a week, though I don't remember the nightmares, haha.

[Ajax flashes a boyish grin at her, seems kind of crazy given who he is now, isn't it? He recognizes that fully, amused at his own change in demeanor over time.]

[ Oh yeah, he's got the face of a troublemaker for sure. Goodness, he's an absolute riot from the way he crosses his arms over his chest with an expression that shows he's really enjoying the ego stroking, to his infectious laughter that draws out a chorus of giggles from her. What a silly man, he's too funny.

But then, the next tidbit about himself comes as a complete and total shock to her. It's so unexpected, her jaw hangs open for a moment or two. ]

Ehhhh?! Really? It's so hard for me to imagine you as anything but fearless. Never would have guessed there was a time in your life when you were hesitant.

[ Poor tiny Ajax having nightmares over a snowman. His siblings must have gone above and beyond in decking out their scary snowman. ]

How did you grow up to be so brave?

[Her reaction makes him laugh again, he supposes that it shouldn't be a surprise to see her be a little blindsided by a tale that seems to be the antithesis of who he is now. Sometimes, not even he can believe it- but it's all true. His hand goes up behind his head, almost bashfully at how she puts it- when did he get brave, anyway?]

I don't know, to be honest. I guess when you live in a frozen place like Snezhnaya, you grow up pretty fast. There's all sorts of hidden dangers lurking beneath the snow, and even more unseen dangers that seek to take your life.

[He takes a second to hope that his family was well back at home, spending time together in front of the fire place or eating a nice meal at the table. He misses it, but duty calls.]

I don't know how it is in Inazuma, but I can say that things seem a lot safer here in Fontaine. It's actually kind of nice, the only things you need to be careful about is ending up in the wrong side of town at night. Sorry...

[He apologizes, exhaling heavily at himself.]

I didn't mean to talk about myself so much like that.

[ Even in this day and age of modern technology, Snezhnaya sure is a dangerous place to live. Just from carrying a conversation with tourists visiting Inazuma, she's briefly heard about how harsh the conditions are. Showing just the slightest hint of being inadequately prepared could land the unfortunate in a frozen grave. It's no wonder that over time, Ajax grew up with a hardened heart unafraid of even fighting otherworldly monsters.

She shakes her head at his apology, shooting him a gentle, reassuring smile. ]

Don't worry about it. I wouldn't have asked if I wasn't interested.

[ Plus, she got to see an unexpected bashful side to his bold personality. ]

It was nice learning more about you. I'm happy you were able to open up to me, even just a little bit.

[Ajax's expression softens in kind, appreciative of Yoimiya listening to him, and for a moment he wonders why he opened up so easily to her. It felt right, natural, like he was talking to an old friend. Like he wanted to share himself with her, and was happy that she accepted him. Ajax tries to shake that feeling off, but it lingers around his heart and warms him from within, causing the mark on his chest to emit a soft, red glow that shows through his shirt. He doesn't seem to notice this, nodding appreciatively back at her.]

I appreciate you listening.

...Will you tell me a little more about Inazuma?

[His tone is earnest, unlike what a man of his background might suggest. Ajax's eyes widen a little, hints of curiosity and wonder behind them, genuinely wanting to know more about her and the land of which she hails from- he's never been there, and wouldn't mind learning.]

[ A gentle expression settles on her features at his question, finding it incredibly sweet he's showing interest in her home country. His earnest tone of voice is quite soft, a stark contrast to a man with his job history. He easily could have kept this meeting between them strictly business only but he's choosing to learn a bit about her in turn. It's a gesture she appreciates a lot, a reminder that he's got a kind soul despite his background.

Even with the truth wide out in the open, her heart stirs with warmth as she stares into his eyes filled with boyish wonder. ]

Don't mind me, I may or may not sound a little biased hehe, but Inazuma is splendid! The sandy beaches provide a wonderful view of the vast ocean that stretches out for miles on end. And I can't forget about the Yumemiru trees! As the name suggests, just the sight of the beautiful cherry blossoms blooming on the branches is so soothing that it can fill your nights with sweet dreams—

[ Suddenly, a faint light grabs her attention from the corner of her eye. She stops in the middle of explaining, her jaw slack and eyes growing wide upon realizing that the red glow is emitting from Ajax himself. HELP. WHAT IS GOING ON??? ]

Oh my goodness... Ajax! Your chest is glowing!

[All of that sounds really nice to him. He's used to the snowy cold of Snezhnaya, and the only trees that have anything on them are the pine trees that grow and are constantly covered in snow from the blizzards that rock his homeland. He's only seen Yumermiru trees on the internet, and the way she describes it paints a lovely picture in his head. It would be romantic to sit beneath it, his arm around her, staring out into the ocean with no end-

But she stops? At first he's confused why, expecting her to continue, but she looks like she's seen something terrifying, and he looks behind him in a panic. Surely there's something there, but of course there isn't, not a single soul or thing behind them that could get her to look like that. His head snaps back at her when she cries out, absolutely confused at to what she's talking about, looking downward. But in his panic and confusion, the glow has ebbed away, and he sees nothing.]

What?

[He looks back up, then back down, touching his chest as if the motion would reveal a hidden secret to him, that doesn't appear.]

Yoimiya, what are you talking about? Are you sure?

[ Huh...? How is he unable to see the red light shining off his chest? But as quickly as it made its appearance, the glow vanishes in an instant. Yoimiya's face goes from shock to complete and utter confusion. Eyebrows furrowed, she studies his face then shifts her gaze towards his once glowing chest, glancing back and forth all the while puzzled by this strange turn of events. For a second, she even starts to consider the possibility that maybe it's her going crazy from all this information overload.

But no, she's absolutely certain there was a glowing mark. ]

Yes, I'm positive. I saw a red glow reflecting off your chest.

[ Taking a step closer, Yoimiya closes the gap between the two of them extending her hand to tenderly place her palm on top of his chest. ]

It was here... right where your mark is.

[ Flickering her gaze upwards, she locks stares with him... only for it to finally dawn on her that ah, she kind of put them in close proximity with one another. At the realization, heat spreads across her cheeks but even so, she finds herself unable to pull away while staring into those brilliant blue eyes. Somehow... this moment feels so incredibly right. ]

[He's pretty sure she wouldn't lie to him. But as it stands, no red glow exists, not to his eyes, but it does make him worry for a minute. Did something happen that would make his chest glow? Was it something she said, or he said? And why did it stop suddenly?

Maybe he's freaking out over nothing, breathing out a heavy sigh trying to calm himself, as her hand comes to gently take its place on his chest. All of a sudden, Ajax becomes aware of how close they are, his eyes moving from examining himself to her. She's blushing, the golden hue of her eyes capturing the deep blue of his own, and his heart begins to pound hard in his chest as his own cheeks become a dusted shade of pink. His mark begins to glow once more, wisps of power wrapping around Yoimiya's fingers as if it were beckoning her, inviting her in. But he's only concerned with how nice this feels, how the longer he stares downwards into her eyes, the more he feels at home. As if this was right, meant to be, exactly where he belongs.

With Yoimiya, together. His hand falls onto her hip, entranced by her in the moment, but the red glow brightens enough that it catches his eye and he blinks from the distraction of it. Looking down, he finally sees what she means, the tail of the goldfish stamped to his chest glowing clearly from beneath his shirt. Suddenly, he steps away as he gasps, bringing his hand up once more to touch it in disbelief. No sooner does he do so that the glow fades away once more, his mind distracted and his heart beating way harder than it should be.]

H-Hey, did you do that...?

[It's not an accusation, but more of an actual question. Like her hand had gotten his mark to glow, or something like that. Plus, it brings a whole new problem to the table for them both.]

When you touched it, it started to glow again. Oh, but that's not good...

[ There's that strange glow again. Yoimiya sees the light clear as day but even so, she's more enamored by Ajax's stare. Gorgeous blue eyes that anyone could get lost in, a dashing smile with the power to make her melt, soft ginger hair that she would love the chance to run her fingers through. He's stunning from head to toe, it's no exaggeration that he's the most handsome man she's ever laid eyes on. She sees that darling blush coloring his cheeks and oh, her is beating so profoundly that she could float away. A squeaky gasp slips out from the gentle press of his fingers against her hips but she doesn't move, she doesn't wish to. This is right where she wants to be, right here with him.

Utterly taken by his radiant features, Yoimiya finally snaps out of her trance once he pulls away. It's silly but she already misses his touch, the space between them suddenly feels a whole lot emptier. Sheesh, just what is she thinking?! She tries to shake it out of her head, her own thoughts causing her cheeks to turn even redder. ]

No, it wasn't me. I first noticed the mark was glowing during our conversation about Inazuma before I touched you.

[ Whew, she needs a second to calm her racing heart. Internally, she's screaming at herself in embarrassment. But there's no denying that in the span of those wonderful minutes, their connection felt so deep, so right, and so perfect. ]

You're right... because that means we have to be extra careful about our powers in public.

[ In the midst of attempting to wrap her mind around this, she has yet to notice the faint blue glow emanating from the whale tail branded to her chest. ]

[Is it just him or is she blushing? His own mind is reeling between learning that their marks can glow just out of nowhere like this. When he'd originally been taught about the marks, and where to look for them, they'd never mentioned that they had the ability to glow on their own. He'd always thought that he had to use that special light to reveal them for what they really were, but this adds a whole new layer to it...and a whole new problem.

That and how his heart was nearly leaping out of his chest just now. The inexplicable fondness and closeness he had with her just now is a feeling that doesn't go away, and he wonders if she feels it too, deep down in her core just as he does. He tries to think about what it was that was going on while they were talking about Inazuma, but the blue light makes itself known to him, making his eyes widen in surprise.]

Yoimiya...

[He doesn't mention anything about it at first, instead opting to reach his hand out slowly to press his fingers against the fabric of her shirt where he sees the glow. The power from it seeps through to wrap around his own fingers, tugging at him, asking him to come closer.]

Look down.

[He can't tell her to be calm, to try to keep herself from freaking out about this. But it fantastical enough that he needs to see this for himself, and he hopes that through all of this confusion maybe she'll be able to keep it glowing for longer than he's been able to, just to see what this is about.]

[ Her name that slips from his lips sends an electrifying jolt down her spine so splendidly that it makes her feel as though she could float off into the clouds. In a complete daze, not even the background noise of the world behind them is enough to pull her away from his stare. His baritone voice so alluring to the ears, his beautiful blue eyes that have her full undivided attention.

"Look down." Snaps her out of her reverie. From the corner of her eyes, she finally notices the faint blue glow. She glances down, stunned to see the tail now shining in a blue hue. ]

Oh! It's glowing too.

[ This should have her freaking out but the only thought that crosses her mind is how much she yearns for him to come closer. ]

Do you... want to get a closer look at it?

[ Admittedly, she's not quite sure how to keep it glowing but Yoimiya is willing to try her best. Why is it glowing to begin with? Uncertainty floods her mind but unknown to her, the heat searing off his fingertips keeps the glow's luminosity. He's so close, she doesn't wish for this unspoken feeling to end. She swallows hard, sliding the cardigan further down her shoulders to give him a better view. ]

[Somehow, Yoimiya's managed to keep it illuminated for him to get closer, thankful to her that she's done what he hasn't been able to, leaning forward more to inspect it further. It's even more brilliant once her cardigan is slipped off of her shoulders, revealing the mark on her skin clearly. Ajax's fingers gingerly trace the curves of the tail, her skin smooth and cool despite the power that beckons him further to her. It's surreal to see, and even more fantastical to feel, warmth pouring into him that makes him feel like he's home and that he's found exactly where he belongs. He breathes a sharp breath in as that feeling overwhelms his senses, blinking slowly before his eyes rise to meet her own, his mark glowing once again to match the flow of gentle tones and warming waves that overflow into his mind.]

It's...beautiful.

[He says, his eyes locking with hers as he utters those words, unable to break his gaze. Nothing has given him any indication why the mark is glowing, but right now that doesn't seem to matter- all that matters to him is Yoimiya, and the reflective pool of her eyes that he can see everything in, as if he can see his own future. Logic seems to leave his mind, his eyes flick down to her lips and back up again, and he leans in closer, closer...

Before he realizes what's happening, his lips slowly slot with hers, his eyes close, and all he can feel is this strong connection form that feels reminiscent of when he'd first felt the mark brand his body. It fills him, tells him that this is right, and it's almost as if he feels stronger as his lips brush and pass against hers. She feels like heaven, like home, tastes like a refreshing sunsettia that's been freshly picked. Ajax feels lightheaded, a strange power seeming reinforcing his own, and it all feels like her.

When he finally breaks, he seems to remain in a light trance, his eyes heavily lidded, the realization of what he's done not quite hitting him completely. His head is filled with thoughts of her, a happiness filling him that he hadn't known he was missing. She's gorgeous in the afterglow of their kiss, and the mark on his chest burns brightly as his emotions flare brightly for her. But as reality slowly sinks in, his eyes get wide, and panic fills his chest like a chaotic, heavy buzz that sends his mind into a frenzy.

What...what did he just do???]

I...!

[Ajax's cheeks flare a bright red, holding his hand up to his own lips as he takes a step back.]

Yoimiya, I'm sorry, I don't know what just got into me...

[ How she is able to keep the mark aglow is a mystery even to Yoimiya herself. She's far too entranced by his mesmerizing stare and the wonderful sensation of his fingers against her skin that the thought doesn't even cross her mind. It's as if happiness is pouring from the pads of his fingers, coursing through her veins and filling every crevice of her heart with deep yearning. She shudders under the ministrations of his touch, wetting her rosy red lips to subside her throat that's become dry from staring at him for what seems like a moment in eternity. Never before has she felt such a strong connection with someone, as if she's found her missing piece, the person who holds the key to her heart. And in this moment that feels like it's frozen in time, she doesn't want this to end.

All she wants... is to be with Ajax. Forever.

They truly were meant to be together. As if Ajax has the ability to sense her desires, he fulfills her needs by capturing her lips in a kiss that has her seeing stars. She eagerly returns his affections in full, kissing him back with passionate fervor thrumming out from her lips. He's divine, sweeter than any candy, a slice of heaven that she is so lucky to taste. With every pass, her chest bursts with joy, the mark is an everlasting flame that burns solely for him.

She's lightheaded once they break but oh, does she feel so incredible after that amazing kiss. Utterly lost in the splendor that is Ajax, Yoimiya is breathless as she stares into those beautiful ocean orbs of his. He's perfect from head to toe, his own mark glows in a dazzling hue that illuminates his handsome face in a celestial hue. But soon, a wave of reality crashes down on them as she watches his eyes grow wide with panic. Slowly but surely, her loving expression melts into one of shock, mirroring his face.

Oh dear, what just happened? ]

It's okay Ajax. I...

[ "I enjoyed it." nearly slips out of her lips, barely managing to stop herself from saying such an embarrassing confession. Her cheeks flush several shades of red and subconsciously, she brings her fingers to her mouth, the ghost of his lips still lingers on. ]

I... don't know what came over me either. You don't need to apologize.

[Through his own panic, one emotion that's missing from the mix is that he doesn't feel guilty about it, and he doesn't know why. He should feel guilty, he's essentially just moved in to kiss her without her permission, even if she says it's okay. But there's something at the back of his mind that reminds him of how passionately she kissed him back in that moment, that despite it happening in the heat of the moment, there didn't seem to be any resentment from her that he'd taken this special moment from her. If anything, he swears for a moment that she's feeling exactly the same as him- incredible and elated at the feeling of sharing such an intimate moment.

But when his logic returns, it also reminds him that they've really only just met, and that something strange is happening to the both of them. And there's no doubt in his mind that it has something to do with the marks they've been branded with. The company never told him what the marks were, only that targets had one of different levels of completion. Now, he's finding out, that it just might have to do with how they're received and who else gets them at the same time...meaning there's far more to it that meets the eye.

These are thoughts he'll have later when he thinks about it more thoroughly in the solitude of his apartment, but for now he's trying to keep his head from spinning in shock at his own actions. Yoimiya's blush only serves to make his own grow a deeper red, taking deep breaths. She's not mad. It's okay.]

I... [he breathes out a long sigh, before looking down at his chest. It continues to glow a bright red, but dims slowly over time as he starts to regain control of himself.]

...still. I shouldn't of done that. I don't know how to explain it, but I felt this surging, overwhelming feeling come over me...and it was easy to give into it. It didn't happen until I touched your mark, so I'm guessing it has something to do with that.

[Even despite these facts, his face hasn't stopped burning a bright red, and he still looks uncomfortable, as if he'd really done something embarrassingly wrong.]

I felt stronger, too. Like I could take on the entire world.

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