[closed] and should the sky be filled with fire and smoke

[activatingcombatmode]

Who: Zack Fair & friends
When: when these threads happen
Where: where these threads happen
What: a catch-all for the month of december! threads are within. if you would like to do a thread you can contact me at michrure or at my cr meme comment!
Warnings: tba.

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[activatingcombatmode]

[At least it's on a bench in a quiet place were nosy patrons can't bother them or listen in. He'd rather not snap at someone for that today.]

Did you have a good time at the Masquerade?

[Yeah, he'll start with that.]

[lightblooming]

[ For a moment, her expression shifts - falling a little. Her mind can't help but go back to Vanitas, and well -- how he'd deceived her. However, she offers a soft smile after a moment. ]

Zack, you showed me a wonderful time.

[activatingcombatmode]

[Zack gives her a curious look. It's hard to miss the way she looks a little down for a second?]

Are you sure?

[lightblooming]

.... Yes. [ She's not going to lie to him, though. ] I ran into someone who had caused trouble for me and my friends at home.

But, despite that - I'm still glad that I came with you.

[activatingcombatmode]

[He has to raise an eyebrow at that. He looks at her and frowns slightly.]

If there is someone here who's going to cause trouble for you, you can tell me who it is.

[Protective chimera is proctective--]

Aside from that, have you made any bonds yet?

[lightblooming]

Thank you, but - I don't think he's going to try to cause any trouble for us here. ... Besides, I've dealt with him before. I will again, if I need to.

[ LOOK... she can totally fight her own battles. ]

Yes. With my friends, though... One of them is temporary - in case her best friend arrives here.

[activatingcombatmode]

[Doesn't mean he can't still feel protective?! Which will probably only heighten if she agrees to his next few questions.]

Still, I don't like the idea of someone bothering you and yours.

[Zack frowns and looks at her with a somewhat contemplative expression.]

Aqua, I don't know what you want from the two of us. But... whatever is happening with you and me? All I know is I want more of it. Even if that means getting into your trouble.

[lightblooming]

[ Aqua's heart swells. Zack is so sweet, and his words have so much warmth to them. Tentatively, she reaches and places a hand on his. ]

Thank you. But... I don't want you to get hurt because of me.

[ She might be new to all of this - whatever is happening between herself and Zack, but... she can't bring herself to disagree with some of what he says, either. ]

... Though, I feel the same. I'd like that, too. I like being with you, Zack.

[activatingcombatmode]

I think I can deal with a little hurt now and again.

[Hell knows he has. Some punk bothering Aqua is probably nothing for him in comparison.

Her hand is warm against his and for a moment he feels something familiar in the gesture. He finds himself smiling slightly in return.]

And if you mean that... How would you feel about bonding with me?

[lightblooming]

You want to bond with me?

[ Her eyes widen. She's sure that he has someone else - someone closer to him that he'd rather bond with. ]

But, are you sure?

[activatingcombatmode]

[That person he'd rather bond with is gone.

But that doesn't mean he doesn't want to bond with her any less.]

I think I am. [Zack's wings quiver slightly.] There's something about you I can't get out of my head. Might as well keep it there.

[lightblooming]

I feel the same way. [ She smiles softly in return. ] ... Back when I met you for the first time, you asked me out back then, too. I never realized that it would have lead to realizing as much as I have now.

[activatingcombatmode]

[Zack can't help the wolfish grin he gives.]

Well, the offer still stands.

[lightblooming]

[ She tilts his head slightly at the grin, but she can't help but smile at his words. ]

... If you're sure, then my answer is yes.

[ She'd like to have a chance to protect him - especially if he doesn't have a bond any longer.

She does want to ask what happened - but it can wait until they finish discussing this. ]

[activatingcombatmode]

Really?

[That pops out of his mouth before he can stop himself. Honestly, even if he'd been acting confidently about it before he'd almost been expecting her to say no in the end. She's got people she looks after, and all that. And Zack hasn't had the best luck with this...

But he quickly lets out a relieved sigh.]

... Thanks, Aqua.

[lightblooming]

[ Did he think that she would say no? She shakes her head. ]

Of course. I want to help you, Zack. And... [ The next words are said softly. ]

I'd like to be closer to you.

[activatingcombatmode]

[He's been striking out a lot lately IT'S FINE--

But damn, she's cute.]

Same. ... You wanna go now? To bond?

[Shotgun bonding?]

[lightblooming]

[ There's no real reason not to go at this point. ]

Alright. [ She pushes herself to stand, offering a hand for him to take. ]

Let's go.

[activatingcombatmode]

[He grins widely takes her hand and leads the way out of the place and down the path towards the coven.

He's pretty sure he's heard that monster-monster bonds can be rough. Something about a power imbalance that can happen. They should probably talk about that on the way...]

You know, apparently when two monsters bond it can be really powerful and hard to deal with.

[lightblooming]

What?

[ That's enough to make her stop in her steps. ]

But, Ven and I-- we've been fine.

[ Is this really such a good idea?? ]

[activatingcombatmode]

[He stops too but shrugs.]

I guess it really depends on the monsters?

[She's a dragon and he's a chimera. He's not really sure how that combination will turn out.]

We're both a lot stronger when the moon is out.

[lightblooming]

Is this really a good idea?

[ She's well-aware of the kind of monsters they are - and the power they both have. ]

Wouldn't it be less risky to bond with a witch?

[activatingcombatmode]

Like I said before, I'm fine with getting into all your trouble.

[Powerful monster bonds included.]

I think we're both strong enough to handle it if I'm being honest? But it's up to you.

[lightblooming]

It's not that I doubt your strength-- but Zack, I agreed to bond with you because I wanted to protect you.

[activatingcombatmode]

[Zack steps up to her, hand coming to tuck some of her hair behind her ear.]

And I'm gonna do the same for you. So I don't think we've got much to worry about. If anything, I'll be surprised if we're both not even stronger for it.