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Post by Marceline Labele on Nov 26, 2017 13:03:00 GMT -8
"Oh please, flattery only gets you so big a bonus~" She stuck out her tongue, a small part of her actually caring if he took too much out of the 'i pay you' jokes. She was just trying to put a little spin on her words fitting their relationship, seeing him as far more than an employee, at least right now. She let him take control of putting everything in the oven, playfully tapping his ass with the spatula as he bent over to turn it to the correct heat, winking at him if he turned to look at her. "Couldn't resist.~"
Starting to clean up what she definitely didn't need for now, she glanced over to Orion as he hopefully did the same, not thinking to use her telekinesis while everything was in such a state, her hands still a little messy from the ingrediants they'd been mixing. Sliding one of the empty bowels over to the sink she'd let her eyes slide across to Orion further down the kitchen...a faintly dust apron, hair tied back and...he looked comfortable. In her opinion at least.
"Orion?"
She'd cut the distance between them before she spoke, and as he shifted to give her his attention, she'd lightly grasp the straps of his apron, get up on her toes, and without a word put her lips on his. It was a soft kiss, wrapping her own around his bottom lip, easing away very slowly, remaining on her tip toes for a second as she smirked and muttered out. "Couldn't resist.~"
Dropping to her heels, she turned around to start the hot water in the sink running, flicking her eyes back to Orion with a simple. "Don't read into that...you just looked cute.~"
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Post by Orion Alim-Verdi on Nov 26, 2017 13:41:34 GMT -8
Uhmph. Oh? Heh, hah. Looking back as Marceline winked, Orion stuck out his tongue briefly. “I know my ass is hot but you don’t need a spatula to tap,” he sneered back playfully. A small shake of head was given, and he’d refocus putting the cupcakes in the oven and putting the tiramisu in the fridge. Ahhh this had turned out so nice, he was glad. For a few seconds, he just watched it in the oven, but as his name was called, he’d glance back indeed turning to give her his attenti—
Oh. Oh…. Oh this was… Even as Marcie eased away, Orion took longer to. Those words didn’t help, and his breath hitched some. Color warmed his features even as she assured him that it was just ‘because’ in this case. She’s cute… Yes, brain he knew this already. He’d assessed this from the very beginning. Even if he may not have fallen into her type, she’d fallen into his rare set of female ‘types’ just fine…. But???? I AM DATING NIK. Yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah… The last thing he needed was to ignite his paranoia after he’d worked so hard to quiet it, to assure that this was just a business relationship— which it was? Yeah??? Or… Brain no. NO. N.O. No. Nada. Nein. Neh.
A hand shifted up to his lips, and a weird chuckle escaped from Orion. “I am very cute,” he asserted back with a small breathy laugh. “Though you can’t tell me that you do that to all the cute people you see now can you~?” Why was he even entertaining this HHHH….
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Post by Marceline Labele on Nov 26, 2017 13:53:38 GMT -8
"Hm?" Turning the hot water off as the tub filled, she seemed barely aware of what he was saying, just offering across a soft smile as she cleaned off her hands quickly in the soapy water, drying them off with a teatowel as she tipped her head back in thought. "Oh trust me I've done a lot more to people I find 'just' cute.~" She offered across a sly smirk, but it eased away as she took a more genuine, serious, but still light tone as she worked herself out of her apron. "Though these days I either have to manipulate or pay them for the pleasure..." She wasn't ashamed to admit it. She had needs as did anyone, and the means to fulfill them in either case.
Hanging up her apron, she'd walk back up to him and rest her arms crossed together under her chest, looking up into his eye. "Honestly though...I'm comfortable. You looked cute. More than cute, you looked comfortable too..." She reached up, brushing a bit of flour off of his cheek with her thumb, eyes still on his with a tender smile. "I truly just couldn't resist...but don't think on it too much hm? I'm satisfied, and it won't happen again."
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Post by Orion Alim-Verdi on Nov 26, 2017 14:09:51 GMT -8
FFFFFFFF. Orion could have guessed what Marceline’s responses were before she said them, but hearing them still had a resounding effect on him. What that exactly was was… hard to say though. He looked back at her as she looked up at him. His thoughts buzzed and bounced around chaotically, but …. But yeah he was comfortable. Even as she reached up to brush some flour off his face, he couldn’t help but smirk a little. A hand raised, but he forced it to lower again.
“I’m satisfied and it won’t happen again” . Those words were immediately followed up by But I’m not, and he hated himself for it. Some very volatile part of him wanted to bend her over the counter right there, and he hated himself for that even more. This was…. this was Marcie and … And also a boss he’d been loyalty for quite a while now, someone who resembled Auntie not only in appearance but habits at times, someone who he felt he could trust enough to…. To what?
No… no no… stop… Marcie herself had said it was just a whim, and he should leave it like that. Slow down heart beat you’re gonna run right out of his chest and that’d be fucking dumb of you. A hand raised a bit shakier than necessary, and Orion rubbed the back of his neck. “Alright…. Alright…” he chuckled a bit. “No need to make it awkward for either of us hahaha, sorry sorry~”
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Post by Marceline Labele on Nov 26, 2017 14:15:59 GMT -8
She almost felt bad. This felt like the first time she'd really seen Orion squirm. Even if he wasn't physically a woman like her could see it in his eyes, just that little bit of internal conflict about the whole situation. Nothing she could say would likely put him at ease but...She gave his chest a light pat with the back of her hand. "20 minutes? Plenty of time." She then began to walk out of the kitchen, not realizing her explanation of the situation may have been a second too late for Orion's nerves to handle. "You still smoke right?"
Expecting him to follow she'd open up the glass doors of her pent house and onto the rather sizeable balcony, getting a few steps out into the cold evening breeze before turning back to him and holding out her hand. She may not have been able to say anything to calm him down, but she hoped encouraging her to join her in a quiet smoke would help. "I'm not much of a smoker myself lately so I'll have to owe you one."
Assuming she filled her and with a cigarette, she'd pinch it between her lips and step a little closer, arms folded to keep herself warm in the evening chill, the cigarette turned up in her lips a little so Orion could light it for her without catching her chin.
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Post by Orion Alim-Verdi on Nov 26, 2017 14:46:26 GMT -8
Plenty of time? Huh? W- Orion was struggling to follow Marceline’s words, but he would give a small nod when she asked him if he still smoked. “Too hard to quit,” he sighed with a small laugh. It would take him a second longer to follow, but it was like his feet knew where they were going before his head did.
Coming out onto the balcony, however, he felt a particular cool rush over him. Staring out at the water and whatever part of the town they could see, he suddenly felt much calmer. Yellow eyes dropped, found Marceline, and then dropped to her hand. Oh, heh… “That’s fine…” Fishing out a box of smokes from his back pocket, he’d pull one out before holding the box itself out to her. When she returned it, he’d pull out the lighter and flick hers on before his own.
A slow breath escaped from Orion. The sight of the sea beyond, the cool air, and the smoke billowing away with it came together so fluidly of its own accord. An arm shifted around Marceline, not holding her to himself by any means but just… lightly there as he looked outwards. In the distance, he could see a number of ships all lined up ready to come into port or maybe not. Maybe they were headed out into the area beyond…. That sounded so nice too. A small, weird laugh expelled itself passed his cigarette tight lips. “You’re very good at this,” he commented not really explaining after.
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Post by Marceline Labele on Nov 26, 2017 14:56:19 GMT -8
With the edge of her own cigarette taking on an orange shade, Marcie pinched it carefully between the tips of her fingers, holding it between just two fingers as she took a long, slow drag. It had been a long time since she'd had a smoke but she seemed to at least be able to resist any initial urge to cough. it wasn't the most pleasant sensation but...now and then it was nice, and it could calm the nerves. She stepped over towards the edge of the Balcony, folding her arms and letting out an equally slow breath as the smoke escaped her and blew out over Caravella, taking in the view as she crossed one heel behind the other, making herself comfortable as she took in the vast ocean ahead and the view of the setting sun.
"I hope that was a compliment...~" Tone quiet and soft, she flicked Orion a gentle and hopefully reassuring gaze. Without much thought, she reached out a hand, grasping at the air as a signal for him to come and join her, going back to leaning against the edge of the balcony as he got closer, eyes looking out over the view as she let out another whispy breath.
"I don't do this often but...I'm sorry." She flicked her eyes back to him, her smile gone but certainly not in a 'down' mood of any sorts. "I should have thought more before I did that."
That was...probably the first genuine apology she'd given since she left Kalos...yeah. She could easily say that was true. She didn't regret it persay but...she did mean it when she said she was sorry at least.
"I hope I didn't make you..." She shrugged with a smirk, playing off her earlier description of him. "Uncomfortable."
She'd allow him a second or two to reply should he feel the need to before finishing. "I'm used to getting what I want. Psychic or no there hasn't ever been something I wanted that I didn't have and...I guess that's made me a little numb to the consequences. I'm sorry...truly sorry, if I upset you."
It hadn't once crossed her mind Orion was uncomfortable because he'd actually enjoyed it.
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Post by Orion Alim-Verdi on Nov 26, 2017 16:18:40 GMT -8
Orion needed no prompting to wander up to the railing. Resting his arms down and hunching over it, he stared out at the sea beyond. He felt calmer, serene almost. Even if the worries and uncertainties continued to roll around in the back of his mind, they were a quiet rumble in the face of the breath of ocean before him.
Yellow eyes flicked sideways as Marceline apologized. The gentleness of her tone had him believing and accepting that apology; a small nod was given at that. Hope I didn’t make you uncomfortable… Heh, well…. Heh. That was… at least partially his own fault wasn’t it? Some part of it was, anyways. “I…” he stopped, considered what he was thinking, and shook his head a bit. “It was a surprise…” he admitted. “That’s all~” Hardly all, but he was trying damn it.
What came next, had him pausing looking sideways at her. It made total sense. It did. But that didn’t help the ’she wants meeeee’ that exclaimed somewhere in the back of his mind. No, dummy it wasn’t like that and shouldn’t be like that and ….. Ugh. Brain stop making excuses this was getting old and …. Ok really. Ok.
Orion’s gaze flickered forward, and he bit his lower lip. “It’s probably obvious but… I love Nik,” he exhaled softly. A weight shifted around on his chest, but the pressure didn’t completely recede. “And I… I know very well he’s always worried if there’s something between … us….” He looked at Marceline and flicked up a smile for a second or two. “I’d… rather not confirm his fears on a whim…..” he chuckled softly.
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Post by Marceline Labele on Nov 26, 2017 16:34:38 GMT -8
Leaning out over the view, the Cigarette ash casually flicked over the edge as the nicotine stick slowly burned away between her fingers, the woman letting out a slow breath, eyes briefly gazing over the view again while flicking to Nik on quiet occasion, a faint smile on her lips as he spoke...yeah. She didn't know Nik much at all really despite the general 'eye' she'd had kept on him since she'd learned of him but...he did seem like a 'good thing to have going'. Marcie had enough already. More than enough, she didn't need to ruin what someone else had on a-
"..." Her eyes flicked to Orion, narrowing her gaze briefly before letting out a faint chuckle...the way he'd worded himself could have just been a slip but...With a soft chuckle she shook her head, laying her forehead over her folded arms. So he had enjoyed it...at least that's how she read that comment. It was his whim that would be the one to ruin it afterall, not just hers...Why did that amuse her so much.
No she...she was right in how she thought. This was a craving. An odd fleeting desire...right now she was being denied it in a sense and that just made her want stronger, but in reality...she didn't want anymore than that kiss. Taking a slow breath she pushed herself to stand up straight, focusing her mind, the soft but calculating gaze she often tended to hold returning for the most part even as she looked over the city.
She didn't want Orion that way. She just craved him because she was telling herself no. That's all it was.
All the same, she found the words slipping from her lips as she flicked her gaze to him, re-iterating for what must have been the third time today.
"He's lucky to have you."
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Post by Orion Alim-Verdi on Nov 26, 2017 16:50:19 GMT -8
A weak sigh escaped from Orion. He couldn’t… quite tell if Marceline was covering up a condescending laugh or maybe even her own blush. Somehow he doubted the latter, but in the far reaches of his mind somewhere he hoped? (Brain what the fuck can you stop??? No??? Fucking???? Go to your room. What do you mean your room is in his head. Go to your other room. No wait.)
As Marceline straightened and looked at him, however, Orion smiled a little. A small puff of air escaped from him, and he shrugged his shoulders. “I…. don’t actually know about that but…” He took in a breath, and a more genuine smile pulled at his features. “I am very lucky to have him…” Yellow eyes flickered out on the sea again. “I am… very glad I came to Veria…” Even if it could be a really dull place sometimes, heh. “Though I think if we do end up conquering it we might try for a country that is less of a middle-of-nowhere just-a-large-island-kinda-thing …” he laughed a bit and shrugged.
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Post by Marceline Labele on Nov 26, 2017 17:00:02 GMT -8
Caught mid drag of her cigarette, Marcie's smoke came out with a chuckle as he describe the region, narrowing her eyes in a sense of "what are you on about" as she tried to figure out what he was saying there, but ultimately just shrugging it off with another chuckle, taking a long slow breath of her Cigarette to the point it was becoming a pretty minimal stub, and letting the smoke blow out slowly as she focused her head again.
"Yeah well I think every region is a 'middle of the nowhere island' when you put it in perspective...but we'll see.."
Flicking what little remained of the stub off the edge of the balcony, the woman dusted her hands off. They still had plenty of time before the cupcakes were ready for any final touches...maybe she'd have another drink, pull up something fun for them to laugh at on TV while they waited through the next...what. Ten minutes by now? She turned to walk back inside, stopping as she faced Orion.
With one step closer, she brushed a hand up over her cheek much like she'd done before to clean away the flower, the calculating essence in her eyes dissapearing again for a moment...she never could take a no. Even from herself.
"One more for the road?"
She'd linger for seconds. It felt like 10 but it was easily more like 2 or 3. Just long enough for Orion to take the offer...but should he not, it was short enough for her to regain herself, tap his cheek as her gaze returned to it's usual state, and walk away with a quiet "just teasing." As if it was the world's worst timed and lowest energy joke.
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Post by Orion Alim-Verdi on Nov 26, 2017 17:11:04 GMT -8
Orion grinned toothily despite himself. Breathing out a deep blow, he realized again how a simple cigarette could cure his mood. Everything felt a little less intense, and some things actually seemed funny— kind of. Her commentary back had him snickering softly. True enough… He guessed Era and Arro were kind of a like Kanto and Johto— almost synonymous but not quite heh. Just one big landmass. Heh…
His own cigarette was burning out too, but he was trying to make it last. Turning slightly as he watched Marceline step inside, he fished it from his mouth at last and flicked it backyards. Her words had him hesitating, not entirely sure whether she meant another cigarette or— Ah, heh. Who was he fooling when her tone was like that? A soft inhale, a deeper exhale. He’d give a small shake of head and a shrug. “Don’t wanna ruin myself that quick,” he jeered softly before starting to follow her inside abet much slower. Somehow however, his thoughts did linger there.
They had about ten minutes. The timer on the oven counted ten and a half, but Orion was inclined to round down. Looking around Marceline’s kitchen again, Orion did stop as a thought occurred to him. “Is Misora out?”
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Post by Marceline Labele on Nov 26, 2017 17:22:46 GMT -8
Alright...focus your head Marcie. Its still a good day...a lot better than good in fact. A long, slow breath and she was back in the kitchen. Somehow the walk itself was a blur for a moment, but she was back in her headspace now. Cupcakes for her meetings tommorrow, that was the game plan here.The sink was still full of warm water and with need for a distraction to keep her self in a good headspace, Marcie made sure to start working on washing what was there to ensure she didn't let her thoughts linger and focus on her...senseless cravings again.
"Hm?" She'd tried to distract herself so much in fact the question caught her off guard, flicking her hands dry despite only managing one small bowel as he asked. It actually took her a second to remember, but the answer seemed obvious enough, spinning on her heels and leaning back against the sink as she dried her hands. "Trust me if she was here you'd know...she almost refuses to let me have company without keeping an eye on them. Not the most trusting of girls...why do you ask?"
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Post by Orion Alim-Verdi on Nov 26, 2017 18:15:36 GMT -8
Not one to leave a messy kitchen unattended, Orion did fish up a box of Clorox wipes and began cleaning off the counter space while Marcie dealt with the dishes. Heh, he certainly had got flour and whatever else all over her countertop, but at least it was an easy clean. As Marceline answered back to his simple question, however, he glanced back over at her. Not the most trusting of girls, heh, yeah he’d sensed that the minute he saw that particular look in her eyes.
A small shake of head was given as Orion let that thought go, however. “Ah no huge reason,” he admitted with a small chuckle. “Was just wondering if we were being spied on through all of this.” He made a face before sticking out his tongue briefly. “I doubted it but you never know~” That and he didn’t need any photos or anything showing up before.. he sat down and talked with Nik, heh.
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Post by Marceline Labele on Nov 26, 2017 18:23:52 GMT -8
Hm. So that was why. It mad sense, and whatever fleeting thoughts she'd had as to his reason for asking quickly faded away as she turned back to the sink, idly continuing to wash up. "Sadly even if she were here I doubt she'd have the sense to sabotage you by sharing anything...well I actually suppose that's good news for you, but I'm trying to get her to learn to think outside my orders. The number of times I've recieved a call from her mid mission for a change of plan is ridiculous at this point...oh." She tipped her head in his direction, quirking a brow. "Did I ever tell you she's part of my little operations?"
She felt she'd never said as much but context clues may have been easy enough to grasp. Finishing up the current dishes she lay them out on the drying board before drying her hands, only a few minutes left on the oven so they could be finishing up any minute. "I promise, as far as Nik knows I'm just your friendly breeder boss. This stays between us hm?~"
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