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You say that like this shouldn't be something that goes both ways.
I don't think so. It should only become active if you're in danger.
But I do have the unbinding for it if it doesn't work out.
But I do have the unbinding for it if it doesn't work out.
Alright, fine.
But only because I like you so much.
But only because I like you so much.
Thank you. [ she leans over to give him a quick kiss ] I have just the book for you back on the ship.
[ He slowly nods, finally deciding that as long as he won't inadvertently hurt anyone-- ] Worth a shot, I guess.
[ Peter licks his lips and reads the incantation aloud -- when he's done, he half expects an actual phoenix to show up, isn't entirely surprised when it doesn't. Too bad, though. ]
[ Peter licks his lips and reads the incantation aloud -- when he's done, he half expects an actual phoenix to show up, isn't entirely surprised when it doesn't. Too bad, though. ]
[ The kiss seems to mollify him -- or at the very least, he's a little less pouty than before. ]
So do I need to go look for a wheelbarrow soon to cart around all these books, or...?
So do I need to go look for a wheelbarrow soon to cart around all these books, or...?
[ He just has to wait a second, because Maya's book suddenly bursts into flames, and yes, a phoenix does rise from the pages. It flies around him, one, twice, three times, then vanishes in a shower of sparks.
Maya's book snaps shut, extinguishing the fire. It floats back over to her waiting hand. ]
Well, I'd say it worked. You really aren't bad at this magic thing, you know.
Maya's book snaps shut, extinguishing the fire. It floats back over to her waiting hand. ]
Well, I'd say it worked. You really aren't bad at this magic thing, you know.
No, I think I'm done for now.
Thanks for being my pack mule.
Thanks for being my pack mule.
[ Holy shit, that was awesome, is what his face is currently saying.
Once the initial surprise has faded, he just swallows and flicks his gaze up to her. Part of him is kind of flattered at the compliment, another part is nervous. ]
Well, I mean, it's just been readin' stuff aloud so far. Not too hard, right?
Once the initial surprise has faded, he just swallows and flicks his gaze up to her. Part of him is kind of flattered at the compliment, another part is nervous. ]
Well, I mean, it's just been readin' stuff aloud so far. Not too hard, right?
Well, I did have to thank you for busting my ass out of jail.
And for-- you know, not spreading the news around.
[ The last part is said as a statement, but the inflection is tentative and hopeful. ]
And for-- you know, not spreading the news around.
[ The last part is said as a statement, but the inflection is tentative and hopeful. ]
Well, yes. But not everyone gets it right on the first try. You're two for two, and I haven't had to coach you through any of it.
[ She gives him another kiss, then. This one lingers a bit longer ]
My lips are sealed.
My lips are sealed.
[ He sighs with relief once they separate -- not that he actually thought Maya would rat him out, but still, it's nice to have that confirmed. ]
You're the best.
You're the best.
Guess I'm just lucky, is all.
[ He rubs at one of his shoulders, trying to ease some of the tension out of it. ]
So-- do I get to have my shirt back, or are you enjoying the view too much?
[ He rubs at one of his shoulders, trying to ease some of the tension out of it. ]
So-- do I get to have my shirt back, or are you enjoying the view too much?
I know.
[ She flashes him a smirk before heading off in the direction of the register.
Books bought and paid for, they head back to the ship. If anyone asks where they've been, Maya will just smile and tell them that she needed someone to carry all her new books.
She guides Peter back to her quarters and instructs him to dump the newer stuff on the bed, while she goes riffling through her rather impressive collection (especially considering the small space) for the book she'd promised him. ]
[ She flashes him a smirk before heading off in the direction of the register.
Books bought and paid for, they head back to the ship. If anyone asks where they've been, Maya will just smile and tell them that she needed someone to carry all her new books.
She guides Peter back to her quarters and instructs him to dump the newer stuff on the bed, while she goes riffling through her rather impressive collection (especially considering the small space) for the book she'd promised him. ]
[ Way to change the subject, because she goes bright red. ]
Uh. No. I mean yes. I-- It was just easier to, you know. Without it.
[ asljsdflkdsf she gets to her feet and goes to where she left his coat and his shirt, and tosses the latter at him. ]
Uh. No. I mean yes. I-- It was just easier to, you know. Without it.
[ asljsdflkdsf she gets to her feet and goes to where she left his coat and his shirt, and tosses the latter at him. ]
[ Peter flops onto the bunk next to the books, sprawling out as if he owns the place.
(Technically, he does. It is his ship, after all, as he's been known to remind everyone when he's feeling particularly peevish.)
He knew, of course, that Maya was a bookworm (Neeeerd, his mind helpfully supplies) and that she had a number of books aboard the Milano, but he'd never actually noticed just how many. ]
Holy literacy, Batman. How long have you been runnin' a library out of my ship?
(Technically, he does. It is his ship, after all, as he's been known to remind everyone when he's feeling particularly peevish.)
He knew, of course, that Maya was a bookworm (Neeeerd, his mind helpfully supplies) and that she had a number of books aboard the Milano, but he'd never actually noticed just how many. ]
Holy literacy, Batman. How long have you been runnin' a library out of my ship?
Quite a while now. I'm surprised it's taken you this long to notice.
[ she rifles a bit more before giving a triumphant little "Ah-ha!" and emerging with a well-worn paperback in her hand. It has the words Ready Player One emblazoned across the cover in white and orange.
She holds it out to him. ]
Here you go.
[ she rifles a bit more before giving a triumphant little "Ah-ha!" and emerging with a well-worn paperback in her hand. It has the words Ready Player One emblazoned across the cover in white and orange.
She holds it out to him. ]
Here you go.
[ Mission accomplished, as far as Peter's concerned. He's noticed over the course of the past couple weeks that Maya, for whatever reason, was easily flustered, and he can't help smiling a little knowingly as he catches his shirt. ]
Yeah, I get it. It's fine.
[ He spares her anymore smartass comments, though he definitely queues them up for later, and pulls his shirt on. (The movement pulls at a slightly tender muscle at his side, but he bites the inside of his cheek to keep from wincing.) He's gratified that the scarring is mostly covered by his clothes, but few of the lines peek out from beneath his collar. ]
So. Plan: eat, then move?
Yeah, I get it. It's fine.
[ He spares her anymore smartass comments, though he definitely queues them up for later, and pulls his shirt on. (The movement pulls at a slightly tender muscle at his side, but he bites the inside of his cheek to keep from wincing.) He's gratified that the scarring is mostly covered by his clothes, but few of the lines peek out from beneath his collar. ]
So. Plan: eat, then move?
[ His voice is smooth and dropped slightly low -- Peter's nothing if not a flirt. ] Usually when I'm in here, I've got something a lot better to look at.
[ Still, he takes the book from her, glancing at the cover with a thoughtful frown. ]
I can't promise I'll finish it.
[ Still, he takes the book from her, glancing at the cover with a thoughtful frown. ]
I can't promise I'll finish it.
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[ She doesn't understand just how he can fluster her like he does. She is a Siren warrior! She shouldn't be blushing furiously and stammering whenever he asks her a simple question.
She's glad he doesn't press it, though. ]
It's as good a plan as any.
She's glad he doesn't press it, though. ]
It's as good a plan as any.
There's another town, I think. Few days away. But if we've got the Order and the Ravagers after us, they might be looking for us there. May have to avoid it altogether.
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