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[ Sounds like she'll have to pin in that and take another trip to Morepesok in the near future. The way he talks about his homeland is scary and yet, enticing all the same. The raging tides and sands covered in a layer of frost ignite her adventurous spirit, she might love Inazuma but she's always itching to get out and see everything Teyvat has to offer.

But for now, she'll settle with staying in Inazuma. After all, she's got an Ajax to get to know. ]

Yeah, let's go! Talking about the beach is making me wanna go see it. It will be nice to take the ocean breeze after being cooped up in that building full of people.

[ Not that she didn't enjoy the club but it's a nice change of pace after all the bustling music. ]

Last one to the beach is a rotten lavender melon!

[ After issuing her silly challenge, Yoimiya takes off running as her merry laugh resounds across the salty sea air. ]

[She says exactly what's on his mind. Getting down to the beach and getting the ocean breeze on his face after spending it in the hot club sounds like a perfect plan for the time being. That, and he's always thought walks on the beach are kind of romantic in their own way, but he's sentimental like that.

He's getting ready to just walk down there when all of a sudden, Yoimiya takes off without warning with a challenge ringing in his ears. She's caught him completely off guard, but he laughs in response as a gleam enters his eyes. He's going to catch her!]

What?! Oh no you don't!

[Ajax's long legs stride across the grass towards the beach, running as fast as he can to catch up with Yoimiya. His athleticism shows- it's not hard on him to dash as fast as he is as he does his best to catch her.]

I'm afraid you're going to be the rotten lavender melon, here!!!

[HERE HE COMES YOIMIYA he's gunna GETCHA]

[ It's tempting to use her powers to come out the victor in this race buuuuut, she kinda already made that promise to Itto. Besides, from his reaction, she already senses that Ajax is the type of guy who will rise to any challenge, and it will be far more fun to beat him fair and square.

And truly, his athleticism is nothing to sneeze at. Just from glancing back every so often, she can tell this guy either constantly hits the gym or simply has a talent for sports. However, he does have one huge advantage over her; his long legs. Despite gaining good distance on him, his long strides pick up the pace and with every step he takes, she can sense he's inching closer and closer to her. ]

Oh, please. I can already smell your stinky lavender melon stench all the way from here! You gotta do better if you want to keep up with me.

[ OH LAWD HE COMING.......

Still, Yoimiya isn't deterred, she sees the beach within reach. So close, all she has to do is keep pushing forward and hope she can triumph over those long legs of his. She takes a deep breath and puts the pedal to the metal on her speed, surging forth with all her might to widen the gap. Suddenly, Yoimiya's foot gets caught on a tree root that happens to be sticking out of the ground. What was once a glorious sight of the beach is now a dirt ground as she tumbles down. ]

Eek—!

[Gaining on her every second, he can see that there's a chance even with her head start that he'll catch her and it'll all be Yoiver. He won't let her get away with such an unfair lead, despite smirking with amusement at the entire scene of him chasing after this girl who's playfully baited him into a contest that has no real stakes. It's fun, and she's fun, and he appreciates it as he finally closes in on her.

That is, until he sees her hit that tree root and start falling face first towards the dirt.

Ajax knows he's got way too much momentum to simply grab her and lift her out from her timely demise of eating dirt. He's only got a split second to react, and thankfully due to his long legs, he's reached her in time to at least be able to do something about it. So he slides, using that momentum to get underneath her right as she's falling to catch her on top of him, spinning around a few times and skidding a few more feet until they finally come to a stop.

Ajax is on his back, holding her as tightly as he can, his mind reeling for a moment and trying to catch up. His breath is heavy from the effort, doing his best to catch his breath as he looks up at Yoimiya with concern.]

You okay?

[It's the only thing on his mind at the moment- did he manage to keep her from getting hurt? Never mind the giant grass stain on the back of his shirt now from the slide.]

[ In her mind, it's officially Yoiver. Not only did she lose the silly competition she started but her face is also about to eat the dirt and worse of all? It's happening right in front of Ajax... talk about embarrassing. But it's fine, she figures they can get a good laugh out of her clumsy self and move onto a beach scroll with her face covered in dirt.

But fortunately for her, Yoimiya's savior comes in the form a skyscraper ginger. Just as she's getting ready to accept her fate (and a painful face) Yoimiya can just barely make out something or someone sliding underneath her just in the nick of time. She lands with a light thud, but this time on something nice and soft instead of the cold, hard ground. Her face lands right onto his chest and well, she's most certainly not complaining... not only is he good-looking, his body is the owner of toned muscles underneath those clothes. It's no wonder why he's so athletic, he's got the bod to prove it and she feels like a lucky gal to be this close with him.

Maybe tripping over the root wasn't so bad..

Ahem. Anyways, she pulls away from his chest, staring at his handsome face that looks positively radiant underneath the moonlight. That was quite the incredible rescue and from his heavy breathing, she could tell he busted out all the stops just to ensure she didn't fall flat on her face. He's hot, fun, and a gentleman, this guy is more than a catch. ]

Yeah, I'm okay. All thanks to you, my hero.

[ Despite the near disastrous fall, Yoimiya's smile is both bright and appreciative of the man who just performed that daring rescue. She brings a hand to the side of his face, gently stroking his cheek with her thumb. ]

Are you okay?

Edited (added stuff bc i was bored and couldn't sleep last night stares off into space) 2024-12-20 11:37 (UTC)

[Based on her reaction, he managed to catch her in time so she didn't get hurt, and her face lights up like a holiday tree. The way she looks in the moonlight on top of him, how the soft rays illuminate her face is dazzling to the young man underneath her. He feels his heart swell at being addressed as a hero, expression melting into something more tender and proud instead of the concern he was showing a moment ago. The brush of her thumb against his cheek makes his face turn a slight shade of pink, muted in the glow of the moonlight.

But his eyes give it away- Ajax is gazing up at her with a kind of wonder that only a naive young man could who hasn't had his world torn asunder by anything terrible yet. He replies in a hushed tone, dopey sounding and completely taken in by Yoimiya's beauty. It's as if his brain short-circuited for a second.]

Yeah...

[His eyes lock with hers, gazing deeply into the shining gold that reflect himself in them. So cute...he's so glad he saved her in the nick of time, not only for her safety, but for this opportunity...]

[ Those big blue eyes that gaze every inch of her send an electrifying chill down her spine, tightening up something within her. One look at his face tells her everything she needs to know, he's utterly taken by her charms and is slowly, but surely, falling into her clutches. He's got the cutest expression, almost like a puppy dog staring at his master and it makes her want to monopolize him even more.

Her hands slowly move away from his face, her palm settling on the top of his head as her fingers twirl a loose strange of his silky ginger curls. She takes advantage of his awe, leaning forward until their lips are only centimeters apart. Ajax will be allowed a few seconds to orient himself since she still wants to take his comfort into consideration. Every second spent with this man makes her crave him, all she wants to do is feast on him until he's completely and utterly under her spell but even so, she still wants his approval first. ]

I'm glad... I wouldn't want my hero to get hurt.

[ Her voice low and sultry as her warm breath brushes his lips, they're so close... all she has to do is close that pesky distance to engrave herself onto him forever. But, she makes sure to gauge his reaction and let him decide his fate. ]

[Ajax has been well aware of Yoimiya's intentions from the dance floor- he knows she'd be more than willing to accompany him to any open bed for a nice night of indulging in each other until they'd be too exhausted to move. Where he has no intention of moving that quickly with someone, he's no stranger to giving an interested girl a preview of what he's willing to bring to the table in time. With those sultry tones dancing in his ears and her lips so close he can practically taste them, the best case scenario he would of wanted out of tonight is staring right back into his mesmerized eyes.]

It's only my duty to ensure that no harm comes to you, [he says, speaking softly, letting his voice lower in tone to match her own seductive tone.]

Your comfort and safety are my priorities. I do hope that you find yourself quite...comfortable.

[He could let her play with his hair all night if she wanted, eyes lidding heavily at the soothing feel of her hand tangling with his locks. He hopes that she closes the aching distance between them, hoping for the chance to make out a little bit before this impromptu date ended. This was the perfect spot- somewhere relatively secluded and yet, wouldn't allow them to follow their deepest desires.]

[ After seeing his reaction on the dance floor, Yoimiya halfway expected him to pull his face far away from her. An act that would oblige, she might have her own ulterior motives for wanting to cozy up with Ajax but she still has her own principles, she'd move away in a heartbeat if he was uncomfortable.

So it's unexpected to see him so taken by her hand in his hair, he harbors the face of a man who is at peace and right where he wants to be. Likewise, Yoimiya finds herself mesmerized by his visage, those lashes that flutter against his ocean-blue eyes have the power to melt her heart. Given that he hasn't pushed her away, she figures there shouldn't be any issues in closing that terrible gap to allow the both of them to drown in their inhibitions. ]

I do. Can't ask for a more comfortable spot than right here with you.

[ It's clear that he's given her the green light to continue, and who is she to deny him? Since he seems to enjoy the attention to his hair, she keeps her hand there while the other comes up to the side of his face, resting her palm against the curve of his jaw. Without another word, Yoimiya leans forward to finally, dip her head down to press a slow, lingering kiss the two of them have been so desperate for. ]

[Ajax's eyes flutter shut as she slots her lips with his, enjoying the feel of her hands in his hair and on his face as his own hand slips up from around her middle to tangle into the locks on the back of her head. He's kissed plenty of girls, but there's something mystical about the way Yoimiya kisses him. He kisses back, languid in his strokes, delighting in the refreshing taste her lips leave on his. It sends a shiver down his spine and makes his mind go a little sideways.

Had it lasted any longer, he swears he'd easily get intoxicated by her kiss alone, and his eyes open slowly once she pulls away. Ajax sighs in content, lips tingling from the sweet kiss, happy that he'd gotten the chance to kiss such a fun, alluring woman.]

I could get used to that.

[Who wouldn't want to. Yoimiya is a great gal, it would be stupid to pass her up and let her go.]

I'd say I got pretty lucky to come across someone as stunning as yourself.

[ For all her earlier confidence, Yoimiya was still worried he might not be comfortable kissing someone within an hour of meeting them but any second thoughts she might have had vanished the moment she felt his lips connect with hers. It's their first time but she's so utterly taken by his taste, each and every languid stroke sets her to her skin, he might be a virgin but he's an absolute pro at kissing. She feels like she's being sent to the heavenly peak as they share this kiss underneath the moonlight.

It was so magical that the thought of cranking up the heat didn't even cross her mind. And when he breaks, he's left her breathless. Her smile is laced with satisfaction as she brings both of her hands to cup his face, her thumbs skimming across his cheeks.

Oh, she could get used to this all the time. ]

I could say the same. The evening started pretty rough but I'm grateful I ran into you. Handsome, fun, charming personality... you're a real treat to be around.

[ He's also a treat in other ways if you catch my drift. ]

Does that mean... you want to see me more?

[Ajax's body shudders involuntarily once Yoimiya cups his face with both hands now- her hands are so cold to the touch. One hand was okay but both almost feel like ice. But he doesn't let that show on his face, still admiring her from his position underneath her. Now, when he thinks about it, her lips were cold too...but it's not like she's the only person in the world who's cold to the touch.

It doesn't detract from how pretty she is. He feels like he could stare at her all night, get lost in her eyes, do whatever she wants.]

I'd love to see you more. Honestly, I thought even before we left the club that you'd be done with me and was just humoring me from that point onward.

[The fact that Yoimiya is the one that seems a little interested in seeing him more is a plus. It's unexpected, but appreciated and welcome.]

[ Hmm... it's hard to get a read on this guy. She can't tell if he's the most confident man in the world or if he's masking some deep-seeded insecurities. Somehow, she gets the feeling he's been through his fair share of dating woes.

But she's confident in playing sweet innocent guys like him. All she has to do is act understanding and say what he wants to hear. ]

Of course not. Don't sell yourself short, Ajax. You're way more interesting than that. You had my full attention the moment you stepped in and saved from that creep.

[ But although she has her own motives, that part isn't a lie. He stepped in and saved a girl he didn't even know, that part alone makes him intriguing. So much so, she's willing to let this drag on even if it means she doesn't score tonight. Ajax is worth it for that alone. ]

I should have said this earlier but I'm sorry if I came on too strong at the club. You're a really, really handsome guy, and I got caught up in the moment after we danced.

Edited (do you ever just choose the wrong icon and not notice? that's me that's what i did) 2024-12-22 05:38 (UTC)

[Hearing her say that makes his heart flutter, surprising even him. In all the time he's gone on dates or started to get to know a woman, he hasn't let himself get vulnerable like that so early on- if at all- knowing that a lot of people in this world don't have his best interests in mind. And a lot of times he's right, for some reason he just attracts women that want to use him for one reason or another. But she seemed so genuine in her response, his heart couldn't help but resonate with it.]

It's alright. It was a bit of a heated moment, in a good way- it seems it's really easy to get caught up in the moment with you. I'm really not that kind of guy, though. I hope you understand.

[He looks up at her, confident in his boundaries, but there's still a bit of an apology there.]

I hope I hadn't led you on, and I'm sorry if I did. I just...I'd like to get to know a person first. Kissing isn't such a grand thing to me, but I'm not interested in a one-night stand. But you've really caught my interest, so I'm hoping that we can see each other for a bit and see where this road takes us.

[ Interesting. Ajax is so different from most guys. If he was like those typical horndogs, she probably would have been in his bed right now, having sex like her life depended on it. Yoimiya suspected as much but he confirms it, he's not the type of guy that wants to fuck and run. Looks like she won't be getting any action tonight but that's fine, Ajax is a treasure worth getting to know. ]

There's no need for you to apologize, silly. Please don't feel bad about establishing your boundaries. You didn't lead me on and if anything, I'm over the moon you're still interested in me after I came onto you on the dance floor.

[ Smiling, Yoimiya places a quick kiss on his lips before stepping out of his lap to stand up. Once she's done folding down the creases of her dress, she offers her small, delicate hand for him to take. ]

You're a rare gem. It's nice to see a guy looking for something more meaningful instead of a one-night stand. So... why don't we start by getting to know each other better, first. There's a whole beach waiting for us, we can chat while admiring the ocean waves beneath this beautiful moonlight.

[That's a relief. She really was someone he really could see himself having a lot of fun with, and even he can admit to himself that he had really gotten caught up with her while they were dancing in the club. The little kiss is nice, and he savors it before he takes her hand and pulls himself up off of the ground. The grass stain is evident on the back of his shirt now, but he doesn't seem to care to even check if he'd ruined it. His attention is on Yoimiya.]

Yeah, I think that's a great idea. I haven't gotten to share the opportunity to admire Inazuma under the moon. Let's go.

[He smiles, offering his hand now to her to hold. It feels...right, and appropriate, even if they'd just met each other. They've already kissed...what's handholding to that?]

So, c'mon. Tell me a little about yourself. What does Yoimiya like to do when she's not picking up an unsuspecting Snezhnayan guy in the club?

[He sends her a wink- as if he wasn't the one that butted into her life, lol.]

[ Her whole world feels like it's brightened up when he takes her hand. She twines their fingers together, walking hand-in-hand to the beach illuminated underneath the moonlight. Although she's seen this scene many times, it never gets old. ]

Oooh, fun question! Hmmm, I have many hobbies, but picking up unsuspecting Snezhnayan men is my favorite.

[ She says with a cute wink thrown his way. Is she joking? Kind of. Sort of. A little bit. Well, it's not a complete jest. Picking up Ajax is definitely up there as one of the best things she's done. ]

But if I'm being serious, I work at a daycare. I've always had a strong desire to help kids in all walks of life, and being a part of a child's growth brings me joy like no other. Besides that, I also enjoy watching fireworks, baking, fishing at the beach, and, of course, taking care of my pet goldfish.

[ No matter where you go, Hanabi will always be there for you in every universe. Watching. Waiting. Judging. There's no escape from Hanabi. ]

[Ajax only smirks at her joke- the wink is cute and he has to admire how persistent Yoimiya is in hitting on him lol. He can tell it was a "joke". This girl...]

Haha, you seem to have your hands full by the sounds of it.

[She enjoys working with kids- that means a lot to him, even though he hasn't said it yet. That tells him a lot about her already, and that was absolutely delightful to hear. That means that she'd probably get along with his siblings. She even has a pet, though it's a fish. They're pretty easy to take care of.]

I'll have to accompany you one day fishing. But, [he says while holding a finger up to his lips,] don't tell your goldfish, I'm sure it wouldn't approve.

[ The finger to his lips draws out a chirpy giggle from her. He's proving himself to not only be charming but entertaining as well, she finds it cute that he's going out of his way to not hurt her beloved pet's feelings. ~~UNLIKE THE OTHER PSL~~ What an endearing fella... she cracks a big smile at him, giving him a gentle squeeze on the hand. ]

Hehehe, I promise to keep it between the two of us. Hanabi is kind of a tough nut to crack, though. It takes a lot to impress her. So... you might be in for a hard time if you're trying to gain her approval.

[ Why is Hanabi like this in every universe? But regardless. ]

What about you? Aside from fishing, what hobbies does the mystery man from Snezhnaya like to do?

[~~R00D~~

He smiles back, thinking it's pretty cute of her to keep the joke about Hanabi going ~~is it a joke to her though, is it~~ but it's really cute that she loves her fish. Guess he'll find out how hard it'll be to impress her, according to Yoimiya's standards.]

Me? Well...I suppose I enjoy a bit of cooking. It's a fun challenge to me to be able to learn and perfect multiple dishes. And, I rather enjoy movies. But, the thing I love the most is martial arts and weapons training. There's nothing quite like the physical feel of battle, haha.

[He smirks with all the confidence of someone who knows they're good at what they do, and he's proud of it.]

[ ~~R00D HANABI IS NEVER A JOKE—~~

Yoimiya's eyes light up with intrigue as she listens to him list out his hobbies. She never would have pegged him to be a chef and that makes him even more interesting. Despite that she has... peculiar taste in foods, she'd love to try his cooking. But the most interesting of them all is his love for martial arts and weapons, that's the most unique hobby she's ever heard anyone tell her. ]

Martial arts and weapons, huh? That's the first I've heard of it. You don't hear people say they enjoy fighting as their hobby every day.

[ How interesting! And now that she thinks about it, Ajax looked like he was about ready to deck that creep's lights out. ]

What kinda weapons are you into?

Which ones aren't I into?

[He laughs as if it was silly to think that he'd be picky about it.]

You name it, I've likely mastered it. Admittedly, there's a few I'm still working on, but it won't be long until I've got those down, too.

[His eyes practically sparkle as he's talking about it. There's three subjects he could go on and on about, and this is one of them.]

I've amassed quite the collection of weapons as well, but I didn't bring them with me to Inazuma. Only a few practice weapons came with me, but I've been eyeing some of those authentic Inazuman swords for quite a while since I've arrived.

[ Yoimiya momentarily shoots him an incredulous look. Discussing weapons as a way to get to know someone isn't exactly a normal thing, he's the silly one for being such a weapons freak in the first place. That aside, she's pretty impressed to hear that he's mastered basically every weapon in the book. That takes time and energy most people don't have.

Not to mention, she can't help but notice the sparkle in his eyes as he discusses his unusual hobby. That's the face of a man who is really, really into weapons. ]

If swordplay happens to be on your resume I'm sure you'll be able to master the katana in no time! I don't know much about western swords but I do hear it's quite different from how samurai use their blades. But I have to ask...

[ This has been on her mind since the topic came up. ]

Are you some kind of hitman? I promise I won't tell anyone.

Edited (writing is my arch nemesis) 2024-12-28 21:49 (UTC)

[He's happy she has faith in him! He won't let her down, he'll master the katana too in time. He'll put that on the list of things to make sure to do while he's here in Inazuma. He should be here long enough to get a teacher, and learn how to use one...

...oh.

That question cuts through his thoughts for a second, and he looks at her with a surprised look, before he starts laughing.]

What? Oh, oh no, don't worry, all of my official duties reside all within the scope of my government job. I'm not a hitman, but I guess I gave you that idea, didn't I?

[He can see it. Talking about weapons and such, admitting to being from Snezhnaya, the shadiest government in the world...yeah. Makes sense.]

Sorry. I'm just an enthusiast who likes to perfect his craft. Getting to cross blades with others is fun to me, but I'm not in the business of killing anyone, haha.

[ Oh, oh no, don't worry, all of my official duties reside all within the scope of my government job. I'm just an enthusiast who likes to perfect his craft. Getting to cross blades with others is fun to me— HMMMMMMMMMM sounds like something a HITMAN would say. 🕵️ Yoimiya narrows her eyes at him, shooting a skeptical expression that almost looks like she doesn't fully believe him. ]

Well, alright. I was going to offer my assistance if you needed help moving bodies. Since you saved my skin, it's only fair I scratch your back in return.

[ She's just kidding, of course. His love for weapons might be a little shady but he seems like a genuine guy. ]

If you don't mind me asking, what got you into the hobby? It's kind of unusual to meet someone so enthusiastic about weapons in this day and age. But I think it's a pretty interesting hobby, nonetheless! You certainly look like you know how to defend yourself.

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