insurmountable | i wish that i could run // back into your arms

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i wish that i could run // back into your arms

[Ajax shoots a balled up, crumpled piece of paper into the basket next to him as he waits for the appointed time.

It's a bit below his station to do so, but on occasion, the CEO of Nizhnii Corp likes to surprise people and pop into interviews or other people's offices. He gets restless in his own office, not always enjoying having to deal with the board of directors or investors. There were many that say he doesn't really fit his position, that his demeanor wasn't good for being the CEO of a company. Diplomacy was never his strong suit, but despite that the company still managed to flourish. Happy employees always made for better work- and though Ajax himself was a ruthless businessman, he still treated all his subordinates like they were family.

And that's how Nizhnii ended up with such a good reputation, and how he finds it so easy to find good applicants.

Today was no exception, and Ajax plans on making a surprise appearance for this part-timer who's hoping to land a job here. Adjusting his cufflinks on his suit as he walks down the hallway, he makes his way towards the conference room where they generally conduct interviews- and he tells HR that he'd like a little time with the potential hire first. She's already gone through their first interview, and passed it with flying colors, so now he's interested to see who exactly it is who's gotten the interest of their hiring managers. He's timed it so she should be waiting in the conference room already, provided she wasn't late- but he's sure that he wouldn't have to worry about that.

The first thing he does is pop his head in, smiling warmly at the girl waiting patiently for someone to come in to start the interview, before coming in and walking up to her.]

Good morning! Sorry to keep you waiting. I had a small matter to attend to before I was able to come down. I'm Ajax Volkov, it's a pleasure.

[He offers a hand for her to shake, before he'll politely take a seat across from her at the table.]

HR will be with us shortly, but I thought I'd take some time to get to know you a little better before we start asking the stuffy, boring questions of the interview. I hope that's alright.

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( Once he's wrapped in his towel, she lets him hurry off as she watches him come back with pastries, interest instantly piqued. She almost forgets to grab the shirt, taking it to get herself ready for bed, sir! Once it's on, she begins to button up the shirt before looking at him both impressed and surprised. )

You made them? Wow, I know you said you like to cook, but I didn't think it included baking.

( She placing the towel over her folded arm now that she was semi-dressed, picking up one of the pastries and taking a bite of one. Brows raised at the soft fluffiness of it, eyes almost shine with the sweetness hitting her tongue. )

Wow... These are amazing. If CEO gets too boring for you, you'd do great as a baker.

( She hums in delight, stomach happy with the snack, as she enjoys his hard work. Unable to help herself to grab another pastry, not even touching her water yet, just wanting to enjoy herself some more. )

[The look on Lumine's face is priceless. He doesn't know why, but he had a feeling that she'd like some sweets, and luckily for him he'd baked these the day before. It seems to be a hit with her too, as he leans his head over a little bit to get a good look at those gleaming eyes who've fallen in love with the food.]

I'm glad you like them. Should I take that as a sign that you just might have a sweet tooth?

[Given that she hasn't even bothered to go for her water, he's willing to bet she does.]

Because there can certainly be more where that came from. If you'd like, you can move the plate of them over to the side of the bed for your convenience. Just make sure you leave a few for me.

( She makes sure not to make too much of a mess of herself, but you can only do so much with powdered sugar. Looking up at him with a warm smile, giving him a nod, with a chuckle at herself. She can say she had a strong sweet tooth, her and Aether didn't get to enjoy sweets as much growing up, so it's always amazing now that they can have it. )

I actually am. I wouldn't be able to have my own bakery, I'd get tempted with everything.

( With expressed permission, she picks the plate up and her bottle of water before going over to sit on the bed. Putting the plate next to her for easy access. With a shake of her head, she wouldn't want to impose and have him bake more this late. )

Don't worry about that, I'm okay with these, thank you. I'll make sure, but I would like to have the recipe before I go home though.

( Finally taking a swig of her water, leaning against the bed frame, not surprised, but surprised by how comfortable his bed was. Indulging in another pastry, determined in making sure to catch every single crumb under her chin. )

[Goodness, she's practically glowing now, isn't she? Note to self: the way to Lumine's heart is delicious pastries, sweets, and other baked goods as such. There was a plethora of different dishes he could make for her in the future, and he'll have to get his mother's recipe book of all sorts of Snezhnayan goodies for her.

He joins her on the bed, scooting up close to her and reaching across her (on purpose loool) to grab a little pastry for himself before Lumine subconsciously eats them all. Just in case.]

I suppose I could share the recipe. But that's a family secret, you know. I can't just let it go out of my hands just like that~

[With that light tease, he takes a small bite of his own snack, giving her a cheeky look of his own now. ¬‿¬]

( Now with him back in her personal space, she lets an amused chuckle and a shake of her head. If this little reveal benefits her sweet tooth, then she wasn't going to complain. Especially unique textures like that, it was so different and amazing. The tease of withholding the recipe brought a moment of absolute betrayal to her eyes.

Understanding she may have to pay a price for such a precious, family secret. So, taking another bite of her own pastry, she looks him in the eye. )

You really won't give it to me? What do you want in order for me to get it?

( Perhaps, next time she sees his siblings in her shop, she'll ask them what that dessert was. Though she'd have a hard time to describe it. )

Now that's the question, isn't it? What do I want...?

[Taking another bite, he relaxes against the headboard, looking up towards the ceiling as if he really were pondering what in the world he'd accept as a payment for this super secret recipe.]

Hmmmmmmmmm, I guess we'll just have to go on more dates. After all, sharing the family recipe isn't so bad when it's with someone who's special to you, right?

[For all the things in the world, the only thing money can't buy is Lumine- but he'll make sure to continue to charm her till the day he dies. So he leans over and presses a kiss to her cheek, before letting himself really sink into the bed and relax.]

I suppose, that is, if you're willing.

( A tilt of her head with an amused smirk, eyebrow raised as his face looked like it was trying to portray as if he's weighing out his prize. His wish was for more dates? The sweet kiss to her cheek has her a bit bashful and all fuzzy inside, unable to hide the smile it brings to her face. )

Seems a bit much to ask for in return for a recipe~ ( Teasing amusement laced in her voice. )

So, tonight counts as our first date then, if you're already asking for more?

( Lumine looks to the plate and wishes there was so much more. She nearly finished it, as she brings one to his mouth to take a bite. He did want to have some before she finished and he looked comfy, so she'll do this. Poking his mouth with the pastry, hand underneath him to catch every sugar flake, amusement at the powder now on his lips. )

I'd be willing to go on more dates, then.

[Ajax almost snorts in amusement at her tease, still wearing the same cheeky grin. Her smile couldn't be more obvious, and he gingerly takes a bite out of the pastry that she's lifted up to his mouth, chewing it slowly while keeping his eyes locked on hers. It's hard not to stare, to not get lost in her golden irises, even as he celebrates his win here with her agreement. More dates means more Lumine, and more Lumine makes his heart swell.]

Then, I suppose I can write that recipe down for you.

[And just to be cute, he cranes his neck forward again to take another small bite from the pastry, looking at her with big, endlessly blue eyes that realize that this night has really become something more than just a relaxing little rest. The chemistry swirling between them is so strong that he can barely keep his head above water, and even then, he's already fallen beneath the waves tonight.]

Lumine...tonight has been a wonderful first date. And I'm not just saying that because of the sex.

[His words are earnest, honest, soft. He really couldn't of imagined a better night than tonight, and he's thanking fate for working its magic in their favor.]

I'm both nervous and excited about this. It really feels like a love story right out of a fairytale.

Really? I'll keep the family secret safe.

( Now that she's got permission for the recipe, she smiles wide enough to close her eyes. These have become a guilty pleasure, that's for sure, but she will continue to eat his desserts until she practices it to perfection. Staring into his eyes, despite the two having an extremely intimate night, she still feels a bit bashful with such strong eye contact.

Her heart pounding in her chest, feeling it flutter as she watched him cutely lean for another bite. To hear such sweet words, that he isn't saying all of this because they'd just had sex. She can feel how real his words are just from the way her eyes soften, smile gentle, and pink reaching the tip of her ears. )

I had a wonderful time with you too, Ajax... I got to learn a new side of you I didn't think you had before...

( She'd thought he was some cocky, self-centered, asshole who let his job title get to his head... But she witnessed a whole new side of him and it's a side she knows she is in love with so deeply in her soul. Leaning forward to press a light, sweet kiss to his lips with a smile. )

A fairytale turned reality and I'm just as nervous and excited about this new journey together. But it'll be quite fun to unravel together. Also, ( she reaches to pinch the skin of the top of his hand ) that's for the hickey you left in a visible spot.

( She saw it when she went to the bathroom, sir! )

[Her kiss is returned with as much gentleness as she put into it, enjoying the feel of Lumine's lips on his own, no matter how light or heavy it might be. He closes his eyes to savor it, only opening them once she leaves to put that small distance between them so he can continue to admire her from his VIP seat here right against her side.]

Owwwwww...

[The pinch doesn't hurt that much, but he fakes a little bit of pain so it seems like her punishment is doing the job. However, he ruins it by immediately grinning at her, letting his eyes fall down to look at her neck to see his handiwork before letting them return to her.

Guess there's no hiding that from her brother unless she wears a scarf.]

I probably have something to help with that. You don't mind if I take a moment to go look, do you?

[He presses a kiss to her cheek, like that might put him back in her good graces somehow. No shame here, nope.]

( Lumine crosses her arms with feign annoyance, fighting the urge to smile in return to his grin. Eyes hood to further portray her feigned annoyance, leg crossing over the other as she looked at him. )

Oh, you do, don't you? Go on, I can't wait to see what you come up with.

( She waves him off before the kiss to her cheek brings a corner of her lip to turn up with the sweetness of it. She'll wait here for him to return back to her side, taking another drink of her water as she watches him go look for whatever he has that would 'help'. )

A kiss on the cheek isn't going to get you out of this mess, sir.

[As he scurries off of the bed, he can't help but send one mischievous look back to her.]

It was worth a shot~

[Chuckling, he goes into his closet, with a few things being moved and rummaged around in. The sound of boxes shifting echoes from within the closet until Ajax finally reemerges with a piece of fabric in his hand, blue lines in a strange pattern against a white background. He plops himself down on the bed next to her, letting her see it.]

Here. I think this would look pretty good on you, so why don't you try it on? It'll hide that hickey too.

( She gives a shake of her head, unserious frown on her face, though she is intrigued what his plan is. Though once he's coming back to her side, she is looking at the object in his hand. White and blue, once its in her hands however, time almost freezes a soft gasp escapes her. This scarf... Why... Why did it... look familiar...?

Unknowingly stroking the fabric with her thumb familiarity in her hands, only able to stare at it. She almost missed his suggestion of trying it on. There was a weird sense of nostalgia in this scarf. )

It is pretty... Where did you get this?

( Lumine unfolds the fabric and almost in perfect muscle memory, she begins to tie it around her neck. Any other way would not feel right, this scarf can only be worn in one way... And it feels like this scarf belonged to her... Both ends of the scarf now behind her and she stares up at him in surprise. )

I've seen this scarf... In my dreams... How...?

[The way Lumine looks at this scarf at first surprises him, and he wonders if she just really likes it that much. He keeps an eye on her as she feels the fabric, puts it on like it was hers to begin with, and sits there with it on perfectly. Ajax stares at her for a second, suddenly hit with this feeling of nostalgia that comes out of nowhere, and her words manage to cut through his reverie.

Que his own shock. He looks at her in confusion, the gears slowly turning in his head as he voices everything out.]

Your dreams? That can't be, we've had this scarf in our family for generations. It's practically a family heirloom, so who knows how long we've had it. It came into my possession only recent...ly...

[His breath catches in his throat, his eyes taking on a glassy look as he feels himself being whisked back to a time he doesn't know, with a girl with golden hair wearing that scarf as he stares longingly at her.]

I think, [he says slowly,] that belongs to you.

( Reaching behind her to bring one tail of the scarf in front of her, to continue staring at it. She would have chalked it up to similarity, but her dreams bore an exact resemblance and it just felt right having it there. Around her neck...

Slowly looking back up at him as she finally makes eye contact with him, her heart pounding in her chest. The look of foreign, but familiar love fills her, giving a stiff shake of her head. )

I can't keep it... You said it was a family heirloom...

( Lumine goes to take it off so she can fold it perfectly and place it next to her on the bed, to go to sleep comfortably. It felt like it belonged to her, but she couldn't take it. )

Wow, I didn't think to get hit with a nostalgiac flashback right now just from this...

[It makes him feel sad, to watch her take it off. Like she's rejecting something that's clearly meant for her, or part of herself. Ajax makes no move to reclaim the scarf, finding himself trying to claw at more of a memory than the faint image he'd just gotten from seeing it on her.]

I had a sort of flashback too, [he admits quickly,] like I was seeing it on you for the first time, and yet, it wasn't you. It couldn't of been.

[His eyes dart between both of hers, wondering if anything he just said made any sense at all.]

When I grabbed it out of the closet, I just thought it would look pretty on you, and it's just a scarf. It might be an heirloom of sorts, but no one in my family has ever really worn it. I think my father even talked about throwing it out recently...but I thought it was too nice to just get rid of, so that's how I came to having it in my possession.

[But why hasn't anyone worn it? He doesn't have an answer to that thought.]

Edited (didn't like my first dialogue lawl) 2025-02-21 02:59 (UTC)

( Lumine is surprised by the immediate admission, looking up at him, taking the scarf back as she listens to him. Her hesitance being on she worries she's taking too much from him already. )

Okay... If you're sure it's not important to you or your family... I just didn't want to accept it because it was an heirloom. But, if you're okay with it, then I'll gladly accept it.

( She puts it to the side so it's available for her to use when she goes home. Though, this made it much more confusing, they had uncovered that his family had not interactions with her beforehand. Yet this scarf, a 'family heirloom', felt like it belonged to her. )

These flashbacks really are coming at the most random of times, though. To think this one happened because of a scarf.

I can't help but agree.

[It is weird. But it's also weird that they're even in this position to start with in the first place. The sense of familiarity between them, the boyish love that's sprung up in his heart for her, and strange glimpses at a girl that flashes behind his eyelids. He doesn't understand, but there's no doubt it's all related.]

Can you tell me about your dreams? The ones that have this scarf in them. Maybe, it'll give us more clues about ourselves.

[Ajax looks at her eagerly, as if the key to the puzzle might be locked away in said dreams. Anything to make sense of their swirling emotions and the mystery surrounding the dance moves Lumine pulled off flawlessly earlier in the night.]

( Lumine looks at him as soon as he asks about her dreams, unsure whether to relay any of them, feeling like she was silly for those dreams. Sure, she'd gotten the name of her furry companion because of her dreams.

Last thing she needs is to be laughed at for dreaming of fairies, dragons, and magic powers. But the look on his face was eager to hear what she's dreamt about. )

Okay, I'll tell you some I can remember, but if you laugh, I'm pinching you.

( And it'd be on the same hand, too. Lumine sighs and thinks long and hard, these dreams usually get forgotten as soon as she wakes up. But there may be some that still linger in her mind. )

Well, one of these dreams, I can remember fighting all types of people and creatures. I'd fight dragons, large, powerful creatures... One of these fights, always happened at least once a week, fighting the same person who was able to wield lightning and water. Results varied, but it was always a routine to do every week in a golden building...

Sorry, it sounds silly saying it out loud.

( Who was she? The most powerful person ever? She didn't fight besides in competitions and she barely does that now. Lumine shakes her head to ignore the feeling of bashful shyness coming on to the ridiculous level of bragging that it sounded like. )

I promise I won't laugh.

[He responds quickly, before she starts to think on her dreams. He imagines it might be hard to recall them, as all dreams seem fleeting save for the few that make an imprint on you forever. He can definitely relate to that, having his own dream that's made its mark upon his mind since he was a child...

But Ajax is a great listener. He doesn't say a word, only reaching out to take her hand and thread his fingers with her as she recites her dreams back to him. He responds with a soft smile, letting his thumb brush over the soft skin of her hand in reassurance.]

Sounds more to me like you have some fantastic dreams. I wish I had the same kind of dreams, at least, ones I can remember. How exciting those sound...

[He sounds a bit envious, if anything else. If he had the ability, he'd love to fight a dragon or something! Lucky Lumine...]

But, knowing this does help, [Ajax says as he reaches over, brushing some of her hair behind her ear,] since you can remember someone from your dreams enough to give that much detail. We might be able to work with that...lightning and water, you say? They sound dangerous. I'd like a crack at them myself, if you don't mind.

[He sends her a wink- sure, it's just a dream person, but that sounds like a fun person to fight. (｡•̀ᴗ-)✧]

( Lacing her fingers once grasped in his soft hold, her finger and thumb on her other hand twitching in anticipation to pinch the top of his hand at the first sign of laughter. But the soft smile and the caress to her hand that gives her all the comfort in the world.

In fact, she's reassured and listens intently to his words, golden eyes staring into his as he compliments her dreams. Even share some envy for them, as she gives a squeeze of her his hand. )

It was always heartbreaking when the ones I want to remember are the ones that disappear as soon as I wake up.

( And he had to throw that wink in with the want to pick a fight with someone she may have completely made up. A smirk on her face, with a shake of her head. If her hand was free, she'd cross her arms and stare at him in amusement. )

Of course you'd want a crack at them. But who knows, you just might if your dreams get influenced now by my dreams. I will say, the fights always a tough one, equally matched, so you'd have to try extra hard.

( Leaning forward to press a quick kiss to his lips. )

Maybe if you win, I'll even give you a congratulatory kiss.

[It is always like that, isn't it. The most important, vivid dreams are the ones that are so easily forgotten. It's too bad, but maybe she'll have another shot another night at trying to remember her dreams. He'll have to ask her as soon as they wake up together what she dreamed of, before it's lost to time.]

Oh?

[Seeing as he already got a little cute kiss from her now, the reward makes him want even more kisses. Sure, he could probably get a kiss from her anytime, but earning the kiss from her sounds even more fulfilling. He blinks a few times at her as his eyes get wide and glassy with his imagination clearly running wild now.]

Just imagine, I walk into this golden arena of yours, conquer this superpowered person with my hands and a broomstick alone. What kind of kiss could I claim for a feat like that?

[He's already imagining how cool he would look doing it too, beating some bad guy senseless all on his own, impressing Lumine and getting praised from her like he's the coolest person she's ever met...yeah. He'd love that.]

( Lumine smiles, leaning back against the headboard, listening to his imagination. To hear how he plans to take on this dream man, the idea of watching him beat someone with a broomstick alone is amusing. She even can't stop the chuckle. )

The broomstick alone gave you extra points, I didn't expect that visual. Though, I'd be extremely impressed, I'd give you a free pass of any kiss you want, for that hilarious visual.

( What a great motivator she's found for him, seeming always eager for a kiss, which she doesn't mind one bit about giving. She'd give him as many kisses as he wants, but she won't tell him that. Though let's be real, him surviving any fight with a combat-craved loon with just fists and a broomstick, she'd give quite a smooch. )

What kind of kiss would you want for such an impressive feat?

[He perks up like he's been given a great compliment, happy that she finds that as amusing as he does. Her laugh is like a little ray of sunshine, warming him and making him happy that he even got a second to experience it. Ajax smirks mischievously at her, leaning in a bit as he "contemplates" his choices.]

I'm not sure...you've been making me make decisions like this all night, haha. What about...

[He leans in closer, his eyes lidding heavily as he hovers next to her lips, looking down at them and then back up at her.]

...something like...

[He closes the tiny gap between them, to capture Lumine in a gentle, sweeping kiss. Simplicity is king, letting his lips do all the talking, languidly letting them brush against hers over and over, each motion a little deeper than the next until he finally breaks from her, breathless.]

Mmmmmmm...like that.

( Watching him take on this moment with such ease, so entranced how easily he's able to take what he wants. Eyes lidding heavily to match his own as she watches him come closer to her lips.

The kiss gentle as she kisses him back, keeping the pace he creates. Bringing her free hand up to run through his hair, the kiss getting deeper a muffled chuckle into the kiss. Looking up at him once the kiss breaks, amusement in her expression. )

Mmm... I thought you'd want to show me what prize you'd want, but I'll be a bit more assertive with you.

( She wraps her arm around his neck to press another kiss to his lips, making sure not to let him deepen it. Sneaky man. Laying down on the bed, under the covers to get comfortable. )

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