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[Closed] Don't hold back that smile, it's show time!

Who: Nanako and Goten
When: July 16th - Evening
Where: The Far Shore; Park and around
What: Age Event Date Thing Shenanigans

[ Five minutes wasn't a long time. But for Goten right now, it sure felt like it.

He had agreed to meet up with Nanako via text at the park, so here he was. Ready, waiting and feeling pretty nervous but not really able place exactly why that was. It was just Nanako. He had met up with Nanako a dozen times before. She was a good friend of his and even a flying buddy. So why did this feel so different? Sure she was older...but so was he!

The butterflies he's feeling swirling around in his stomach make him think briefly that maybe Kairi's 'blight stomach' is contagious.

Taking a deep breath, Goten tries to settle himself down. His grip ever so faintly tightens on the small bouquet of flowers kept behind his back, trying hard not to absently crush them. Maybe he should have asked Izumo for more advice?

He didn't exactly specify where in the park that should meet and now he's starting to wonder if he should. It was going to get dark soon too with the sun looking getting closer to the horizon.

Had it been five minutes yet?]

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[ It's been exactly four and a quarter, actually, but she's hurrying all the same, trying not to keep him waiting too long. Winging over the park, she spots him down below and descends with a gentle flap of wings and a warm smile. ]

Goten! Sorry, were you waiting long?

[And just like that he's standing that much more straighter. He keeps the flowers behind his back as a sheepish smile instantly pulls up on the corners of his mouth]

What? No, no, not at all!

[And suddenly five minutes felt like it went way too fast.]

You really have gotten a lot better at flying. You're a natural, Nanako!

[ Landing gently in front of him, she beams at him happily, cheeks flushing at the praise. ]

Thank you! I've been putting in a lot of practice. One day I'm going to beat you, just you wait and see. [ She adds this with a wink, teasing him. ]

If you keep going like you are, I bet you'll give me a run for it. That's for sure...

[There's just something about her smile, its hard for Goten to keep from staring. He actually forgets about the flowers for a moment before the sound of the paper crinkling brings him back down to earth]

Oh, uh, Nanako.

[ Better to hand these off before he accidentally crushes them like everything else]

There was a reason that I wanted to meet up with you. Not that we need a reason to go for a walk together but uh..um..

[Do it. Just Do it. Do it before this gets awkward. He really doesn't remember being this way around her. Ever. Maybe this isn't a good idea...

Goten shakes his head, with a look of determination he forces himself to close the distance between them and holds the bouquet of flowers out suddenly. They're not roses but various bright flowers. He had no idea what to grab when it comes to this stuff but bright and colorful seemed like the way to go. Nanako does glow. Even when she's not in angel form she glows.
He averts his eyes a bit, face vividly flushed.]

T-These are for you.

[ Nanako's mouth drops open in surprise when he thrusts the flower bouquet at her, hands reaching out to accept them as she stares in delighted surprise. ]

These are... for me? [ No one's ever brought her a bouquet of flowers before! ] Oh, Goten, they're beautiful! Thank you!

[ He'd made a good choice with the brightly colored blossoms. Not that she doesn't enjoy roses but these are lovely and have a gentle combination of scents that she happily buries her nose in for a moment to enjoy. ]

[She likes them? She likes them!

Goten's mouth widens into a big smile! Relief washing over him as well as the excitment of seeing her happy over the gift. Once she grabs hold of the bouquet he easily lets it slid from his hand.]

Yeah...just for you!

[Izumo is a genius! Alright!This is great! He can't stop smiling, he really can't. It takes everything he has not to jump up.]

I thought they might brighten up your day, erm, not to say you had a bad day just...I just really wanted to get something for you.

[ She glances up from burying her face in them to beam at him. ]

They certainly did that. They're beautiful, Goten! [ And because she's a little overcome by the touching gesture, she reaches out, flinging her arms about his neck in a spontaneous hug. ] It's the nicest thing anyone's done for me in ages. Thank you!

[The hug comes unexpectedly. He blinks as she's suddenly so close to him with arms around his neck. Goten ends up taking a stumbling step backwards and nearly topples over but he manages to catch himself and her. His hands instinctively wrapping around gently her in case they did end up going tumbling over. The last thing he wants is for Nanako to get hurt.

It takes a second for him to remember what talking is and how to do it. His face as never felt so warm before.]

R-Really? But you're like the nicest person I know. You should be getting flowers and stuff like that almost every day...You're amazing, Nanako.

[Still, Goten smiles because he can't keep himself from doing otherwise. Nanako is just...so cute and sweet! Seeing her thrilled over the flowers is something else. How had he not done this before for her?]

[ She laughs as she pulls back, still clutching her flowers happily in her arms. ]

I don't need them every day. But getting them by surprise makes them even more special, don't you think? So thank you. It certainly brightened my day, even if it wasn't all that bad to begin with.

What about you? [ She asks a moment later, glancing up to search his face. ] Did you ever end up finding Aymeric?

I guess so, that makes sense.

[Still, though its a surprise to him. But she's happy and thats what matters most isn't it?]

I'm just glad you like them. I'd rather you be having a good day over a bad one, if this makes it better, that's great!

[He grins wholeheartedly. A nice girl like Nanako shouldn't have bad days.]

I did find Aymeric, but he's still scared to be around me. [Leaping at small children apparently isn't the best way to get them to not run away from you.]

I've been keep an eye on him, he has friends and hasn't gotten into trouble so...It's probably better at way considering the temple got damaged a bit and i don't want him to hurt himself. How 'bout Souji and everyone on your end?

Souji was little, but he was still him, so he was mostly just frustrated with being stuck like this. Kanji was all little and Naoto actually got older. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to any of it.

But your temple got damaged, Goten? [ There seems to be a lot of that going around lately, and she shoots him a worried glance. ] Are you alright?

[The only person he knows from the ones she mentioned is Souji... But it sounds like she has a her hands full that's for sure. He waves dismissively at the worried look.]

Huh? Oh! Yeah! Yeah, I just...didn't expect to wake up older and I guess my strength increased or something. It's taking some getting use to. I broke the counter top by holding onto it and I couldn't even hold a glass without it shattering in my hand...even my bed didn't hold up. I don't really know what to do.

[It's fine as long as he's really paying attention to what he's doing, but thati s so hard to do with everyday tasks. Maybe it's a good thing he's so alert around Nanako now.]

[ Her mouth drops open and she immediately reaches out for his hand, dragging it out between them and lifting his palm up towards the nearest source of light, making sure he hadn't injured himself more than he was telling. ]

Oh no! You could have gotten hurt! Especially with the glass!

And your bed broke too? Do you have somewhere to sleep tonight?

[Whoa, he wasn't expecting that! He blinks once, twice...several times as she holds up his palm and exams it. Her touch is very gentle, it'd be endearing and sweet if it wasn't his hand she was holding and he was so aware of that fact.

Goten goes still, letting her do what she wants, a bit loss for words for a few seconds. His hand is better off then expected considering he's been shattering glasses effortlessly. There's a few small cuts, the worse being towards the center of his palm. Most of that is from the first glass because it happened so unexpectedly. With ki, Goten is more resilient but that's mostly only when he's paying attention. Nanako holding his hand is more pressing then any of that though!]

I-I'm fine. Really! I might just camp outside with Nimbus. I don't want to accidentally break anything else. Don't worry so much, Nanako. I wanted to walk with you to give you a chance to, uh, relax. You got enough to worry about.

[Can he have his hand back now? Or maybe not? Ahhh he doesn't know what he wants!]

You don't need to camp out! We have rooms at Souji's still empty. Or at the very least, go and use my temple. It's big and open and there's not much there to break, but at least it's got a roof over it and a place to sleep.

[ He's scolded gently as she inspects his hand, but no, he can't have it back yet, because she's spotted the cuts left in his skin from the broken glass. She tut's over them softly before letting her other hand hover over his palm, summoning a little of her power. Her hand begins to glow, a soothing warmth washing its way along his skin as she carefully heals the injuries, checking to make sure there had been no glass left behind.

When she's finished, she glances up to meet his gaze with a shy smile. ]

Better?

Yeah but I don't want to break anything of yours! I'd feel awful and I don't think Souji would like that either.

[He's fine being outside. Camping is fun as long as it doesn't rain. But his attention is mostly on their hands as he watches her with growing curiosity. Just as he starts to try and gently pull his hand back, its then he notices the glowing. He knows that fimilar glow, its the same as when her wings come out but its also somehow different.

The warmth sweeping over his skin is startling, makes him stand that much straighter. He can't help but stare in genuine awe. Nanako's powers are amazing... Nanako is amazing! He didn't really need her to use her power just to heal this but his hand does feel a hundred percent again. He even flexes his fingers a bit.]

Yeah....Yeah! Much better. It's like it didn't even happen!

[A boyish grin pulls at the corners of his mouth as he looks over his hand, turning it around and wiggling his fingers. It didn't give him much discomfort before but to go from slight stinging to nothing is still something! He lifts his gaze from his hand to practically beam at her before reaching out. He tries to grab her hand before gently squeezing it with his now-healed hand.]

You're amazing, Nanako! Really amazing! You can fly and heal... I didn't know that!

My temple is very durable. I don't think you have to worry about breaking much there. [ She giggles softly at that, finishing healing him and releasing his hand. ] But it's there if you want to use it. That's what it's meant for, after all.

[ She watches as he examines his hand, nodding in satisfaction when he can move it like he normally can, with no lingering hints of pain in his expression. She can't help but grin back, his enthusiasm as infectious as always. ]

Good, I'm glad! And ahaha, well, I'm still practicing, too. But I'm glad I could help, at least.

Thanks Nanako.

[As welcoming as the offer is, he really doesn't want to chance breaking anything of her's. Even if there isn't much to break. It's fine. Nimbus is softer then any bed. He really isn't to worry about it.

He slowly lets go of her hand and flexes his fingers again looking still amazed as ever.]

I think you have it down Nanako. You're better then any kind of band-aid.

[He just grins at her before perking up]

Oh was there anywhere you wanted to walk to, or just around here?

[ She looks a little sheepish as clutches the flowers to her chest, rocking back on her heels as she casts him a smile. The last of the glow she'd summoned fades back to wherever it came from, leaving her standing there looking like a normal teenaged girl again. ]

I, ah. Hadn't thought that far ahead, actually? I guess we could just pick a direction?

[Nanako you're far from normal. Even without the glowing she's radiant! Espeically when she smiles. It's no wonder Goten can't help but stare a bit honestly.]

You know this area better then me...but that's fair. Let's go then. It'd probably do us both some good.

[Distractions and such. But its also probably good to be sure:]

It is going to be getting dark though, you're not scared right?

[ You're gonna make her blush, Goten.

She laughs at his question, shaking her head as she starts moving off through the park, glancing to see if he was coming. ]

No, I'm not scared. I mean, I can light up like a nightlight if I need to. But you're here too, so I'm safe, right?

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[Closed] Don't hold back that smile, it's show time!

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