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First things first

A Meme of FIRSTS!

You're in right smack in the middle of exciting times, perhaps even the peak of your life so far, and you're not alone. For you and your companion, it's all about firsts: first crush, first love, first fight, first confession, first kiss, first time, first adventure to certain death together - you know, as you do. There is a first time for everything, after all, and they say you never forget your first.

So...first?

WHAT DO?

It's what it says on the tin.
Your character can be at the right place and time for all these firsts, you can age them down, they're starting late, they never had the chance, it's an AU I DON'T EVEN CARE just play.
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Prompts are amalgamations of many, many different memes.

First Kiss: Is there anything sweeter?

First Date: Are you super awkward and nervous or getting on like a house on fire?

First Meeting: Dropped your groceries? Bump into them on the subway? Party? Fender bender? The options are endless!

First Anniversary: You've made it an entire year without killing one another! Time to break open the bubbly.

First Pet: Dog or cat? Fish tank? Rhinoceros?

First House: Apartment in the city, or perfect white picket fenced home! Either way, better make the best of it.

What is this...Love Thing?: I don't understand love. What is love, baby don't hurt me ---

Love at First Sight...or, at least, Interest: Hey little mama, let me holla at you.

Gradual: Your interest in this person is growing after getting to know them.

Excitement and FREAKING OUT: Oh my gosh, there's absolutely nothing you'd rather do than spend time with this person you want everything to be perfect oh gosh oh gosh.

Hormonal: Girls are so weird but they look so nice.

Sloppy Makeouts: Put on "Stairway to Heaven" and go to town.

Arguments: You jerk! Look what you've done! I never want to see you again.

School Romance: Oh, I hope senpai notices me...or the cute class president, or the head of cooking club, or -

You're Like Family to Me: The two of you have been close forever, so you've never seen each other like that...until now.

Unlucky Friend: You lost the person of your dreams to someone else, perhaps because of their allure or perhaps because you never spoke up. What can you do now?

I'll Cheer You On: Always supportive, always by your side, they're the person you can count on. Why do they care so much, though?

Slap-Slap-Kiss: I could kill you for what you just did! I could - I could KISS YOU.

Confession in the Heat of the Moment: You're about to go defeat the ultimate baddie. How about confessing your feelings to the person you love? Seems legit.

Sudden Kiss: Kiss from nowhere! There are lots of reasons for this: to stop someone from crying, to make them be quiet, or just to explain yourself when words can't.

First Time: A little awkward, a little exciting, always memorable. ( Unless you had to get drunk to get up the nerve.)

Hey, Can We Try...: You've been together, or at least doing it, for awhile, but one of you wants to try something new.

Wedding Night: Have fun, newlyweds! Maybe one of you cut off the sex a couple months ago, just for tonight to be extra special.

With Nature: In a forest or a field, how could you not be happy with the sun or moon shining down and the beauty of nature around you?

Waking Up: Fluffy, sleepy, giggly morning sex.

Protected/Safe: You always feel safe with them. How can you thank them?

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[OTA for gen, F/M 21+ for anything shippy/smutty. Assumed CR, AUs, canon and cross-canon all welcome.]

[AUs, assumed CR, canon and cross canon all welcome.]

Cor honestly couldn't believe this is happening. Not that he didn't expect a certain Amicitia to try and set him up for a potential date. Again. He just didn't expect it to be the other Amicitia man this time around. But he's been told that the man is actually intelligent this time, also had a wilder youth...and that he likes cats.

Well, can't be any worse than Monica's love for those felines, right?

Still, Cor finds himself reaching the restaurant he's been directed to a few minutes early, looking a little nicer than usual. He's glancing around to see if his 'date' has already arrived...and has the flower he's been told to seek out.

There were things that you learned being a responsible executive like Reeve. Such as the idea that showing up ten minutes early is rather late for any meeting. Which means he's been at the bar, waiting for his companion for the night ~~damn you Gladio, why did he ever agree to this foolishness when he's clearly going to be stood up~~ sipping very lightly at a martini ~~shaken not stirred because yes, in fact, he wants it watered down, just enough liquid courage without dabbling into tipsy-Reeve~~. And maybe his brain as been running a mile a minute. Too many distracting thoughts about the sheer futility of this.

Still, he did what Gladio had suggested. Left his usual coat at home in place of one of his sharper suits, had that stupid daisy on the counter of the bar in front of him, and really? Really he was nervous. He hadn't done this in years. Literal years. Not since before the fall of Shinra, so, three-ish years now? Actually, four, given the whole not dating during the tail end of his employment.

"I mean," he mumbles to himself as he waits, "what's the worst that can happen?"

Well. At least this newcomer is a looker. And Cor suspects that this man might actually have a few brain cells between his ears, given the kind of 'mature' type of voice. Still, he's not surprised that it would be a daisy as the indicator, instead quietly walking up to the man in question.

"Worst case possible? I'd find out you'd be doing something shady and arrest you. But I'm sure our mutual friend wouldn't set me up with that kind of person."

The voice at his elbow has Reeve turning to regard the stranger. And then... Well, he's definitely attractive, and built. What? He knows how to appreciate the human form. Not that he's very obvious about eyeing Cor. You don't get into his former positions, or even current, if you lacked a subtle edge. And then he meets Cor's eyes and offers a gentle smile. Not too familiar and welcoming, not that cold, calculating sort. There were more than a few he could trot out when he wanted it.

"I assure you, nothing shady at this point in my life. I spend too much time cleaning up the messes of the past to want to make new mistakes. And I don't think Gladiolus is angry enough at me at the moment to do such a thing, no."

He reaches out and up, offering his hand to Cor.

"Reeve Tuesti. Would you care to join me for a drink while we wait for our table?"

"Pretty sure Gladio wouldn't let us even be within the same city if that's the case."

The man is definitely well-spoken enough to have a higher-than-normal amount of education. Good; an actually smart man would be refreshing for a first date. Cor shakes the offered hand politely, though his grip is firm. Reeve can immediately feel the callouses this fighter has.

"Cor Leonis. And a drink would be nice while we wait. You here in town for long, or just passing thru?" He takes a seat right next to Reeve, long limbs moving with practiced ease.

As if Gladio could easily control that. Business men have quite a bit of clout. Granted, Reeve likely never would have become friends with someone so close to the throne if he was that much of a problematic person.

There is a brief eyebrow at the firmness of the grip. Yes, he'd definitely agree that this was a swordsman of a type. Known enough.

"At the moment, in town for business for the next week. Any chance you've heard of the World Regenesis Organization? I handle negotiations for the organization. But I'm here often enough that Gladio has decided to meddle in my life."

Oh yes, quite graceful for a man his age and build. Quite appreciated too, though Reeve hides that by turning his attention to the bar and offering a small, polite nod toward the bartender. Look, Reeve's even classy enough to not agitate an over-worked bartender with annoying calls for attention. He trusts that the man will manage in his own time and not trouble them much.

"Your name sounds vaguely familiar. Is it by chance associated with the Throne here?"

Cor's own eyebrows go up upon hearing that group's name. It's in pleassnt surprise, though, given who he's talking to in that moment. "Actually, I have. The Council seems divided about it, but his Majesty is most eager to host further discussions..."

A proud little smile graces Cor's face as that question comes up. "I am, yes. I am Marshal of his Majesty's Crownsguard, and I answer only to him and his Shield." At least, that's the military chain of command that Cor is very much used to.

Cor is also pleased that Reeve is behaving accordingly to the bartender. Coming from a common background, it's always nice to find a business leader who isn't treating the 'staff' poorly. "So...hos did you end up meeting Gladio in the first place? He's not normally involved in such negotiations at this point in his life..."

Oh dear, that's very lofty of a position. Reeve spares a raised eyebrow at that. Gladio, what have you gotten him into? If this date goes poorly, the man could whisper a word into one or two choice ears and shut things down for Reeve. And all Reeve wants is the chance to explore some of the alternative fuel and power sources that this nation has. Not to mention some other tech that could easily be exported to the impoverished areas of Gaia. What he'd give to get a manufacturing plant up for things as simple as more complex cell phones, let them be made by well trained and paid workers, and export it. Do what he has to do to get money into his region.

"Perhaps it wouldn't be appropriate to discuss work then. Who knows if our interests are at conflict. And frankly, my work is boring," Reeve offers.

Though he's clearly trying to downplay that. Being 'a' negotiator for the WRO? Yeah, no, he's the Commissioner, and if Cor had bothered to do any research into what the Council was talking about, there was a chance he might recognize that.

As for the bartender, well, men from common backgrounds should stick together, and Reeve definitely was one of those. He was, after all, raised on a farm.

"Oh no, that wasn't it at all. Would you believe the young man stepped in to protect me, in passing, from a brief altercation? I'm still not entirely sure what I did to provoke the ire of the gentlemen in question. I was coming back from a take-out place near my hotel, hoping to take things up to my room and working on some designs for a new hydro-electric plant for... Well, needless to say I was minding my own business and some young men bumped into me. And then started getting in my face about it. Gladio was on his way back from something or other, he was vague, and stepped in between us. It was impressive to see how quickly they cowed before him actually."

There might be a touch of amusement in his voice, like he had perhaps enjoyed the brief display a bit much. Was it for the justice of the moment? How effective and quick it had been? Or just that someone had bothered to step in for him?

Mostly, it was the almost-mullet bonding.

"I gave him a container of my take-out as thanks."

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