what if we kissed under the abhorrent skull floating on the ceiling because we're marked for death?

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♥EARLY MISTLETOE MEME♥

It is the middle of the year (kinda), so you know what that means? Mistletoe! It's everywhere, and once you're under it, you can't move until you've smooched at least once. Play safe, play nice. Don't try to hurt the other person or you might just feel the pain, too. That's the beauty of the magic of June mistletoe, yeah. So act accordingly, kids.

 

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[thejokeriswild]

[ It really is unfair that she somehow manages to look even more beautiful when he draws that, her cheeks flaming and her eyes sparkling. As flustered as she clearly is, he likes to think she looks pleased about things, but maybe that's just hope. It's hard to tell when this is all so... unique.

But then she shifts back, and it seems like her feet are moving properly. He adjusts his own, lifting them easily off the pavement. Testing the limits of their new freedom, as it seems the spell is thoroughly broken.

Of course, she just has to bounce in place and cast a different kind of spell on him. He's staring. He can't really help it. But not too long, and not too overtly. ]

I'm glad it did. Though I suppose being stuck having to kiss you isn't the worst thing. [ His smile is warm, slightly teasing, and he settles with his hands in the pockets of his winter coat. ] Though next time, it'd be nice if it was entirely something you wanted.

[ Just casually pointing out that he thinks there will be a next time. ]

[catleaping]

[ She clears her throat a little awkwardly, embarrassed at that. ]

Well .. I mean it.. certainly could have been a worse way to break a.. curse. [ The teasing only makes her blush more, pausing at the latter, and it seems like the blush gets even more red, if it was possible. ]

.. yeah, yeah it would. [ She certainly would't be against it, if things went that way. And .. to be honest, given the positive interactions she's had with him thus far, there really might be a next time. ]

O-oh.. Right, erm. [ She glanced over at the table with the eggnog a little hesitantly. ]

I was going to ask if you still wanted to join me, but.. I don't know if we can trust those snacks now. [ they SEEMED liked they were fine, but what if they were similarly enchanted too? ]

[thejokeriswild]

[ It's understandable, really, that she's blushing up a storm, all things considered, but that doesn't make it any less entertaining to look at. She's just cute, all the way through, and while he doesn't want to make her uncomfortable, making her a little flustered, well. That might be nice, now and then. ]

Glad I'm not the only one who thinks so.

[ It would sting, a little, after all that if she didn't enjoy kissing him, or didn't want to do it again, but as embarrassed as she looks, she looks pleased, as well. That's worth something.

He follows her glance over to the table of snacks, and food, and who knows what else, and does raise his eyebrows a little. ]

It's tempting, but... who knows what we'd get up to, after that? { Not that he'd mind, but she already looks fit to catch fire. ] Though who knows? Maybe the worst that'll happen is another kiss.

[catleaping]

[ Ack. That.. he had a point, if there was mistletoe that forced people to kiss if they were under it, what might the snacks make people do? If it was just kissing that was one thing, but.. ]

N--never mind, that's .. yeah it's probably for the best that we don't touch those. [ Not just for her sake, but his too. Even if his teasing comment made her cover her face as if THAT could hide the blush. ]

Haa.a. sorry, I didn't think about that - [ She had to admit she wouldn't mind -- gah, maybe there was something in the air too! ]

I wouldn't..want to get into that kind of situation because of magic mistletoe or enchanted Christmassy snacks. [ She'd rather get into that situation on her own. With a mutually consenting partner. ]

[thejokeriswild]

[ Oh, no, the way she hides her face is just even cuter. He should stop pressing her buttons, but she's so adorable, he almost can't resist. ]

It's quite alright. It would be kind of interesting, to see what they do.

[ Though he is assuming all of the affects would be... amorous, rather than anything else. Who knows what they'd really be capable of. Or they could just be totally normal sweets. A shame he'll probably never know!

He drops his voice a little, to a more private tone, even though no one around them seems to be paying attention. ]

But I think any of that, I'd much prefer you wanted to do entirely on your own. [ And his tone doesn't make it too hard to guess what "that" might be in reference to. ] Even if we've got out first kiss out of the way.

[catleaping]

[ He's doing it on purpose, she's positive now. ]

You should be careful yourself you know - it's one thing to be curious, but what if you ate something and it was..was a.. you know.. [ She leaned forward a little. ]

An aphrodisiac?

[ GASP! THE SCANDAL. Well she was oddly more worried about it being some kind of drug that would have them behaving outside of the norm. It's one thing if they were in private but -- well there's also a certain OTHER matter like - ]

I mean..I... I don't do that kind of thing on the first date.

[ Not that this was a -date-, and .. okay if she REALLY hit it off with someone MAYBE, but still why IS SHE EVEN ENTERTAINING THE THOUGHT. ]

You're.. you're enjoying this aren't you? [ Accusing him (correctly) of getting a kick out of teasing her! Fiend. ]

[thejokeriswild]

[ Well, he is called Joker for a reason.

He can't help the smile that twists his lips when she leans in and says that word on such a scandalized voice. That's one of the things he'd considered, yes. Not that he'd even remotely need one to want to get closer to her. But ultimately, he wants that - when and if it happens - to be entirely a clear-headed decision on her part.

Which doesn't mean he can't tease, mind you. ]

I wouldn't think you did, [ he says, honestly. She is a sweet girl, and the last thing he wants to do is imply anything about her character. Even if he might like it if she did. ]

Maybe a little. It's cute when you get all flustered. [ He shrugs his shoulders. ] But I don't want to make you uncomfortable. And I certainly never want to push anything on you.

[ That much is true, and there's not a moment of hesitation in his voice. ]

[catleaping]

[ She'd facepalm if she realized that. Of COURSE that's why he was called Joker!

The slight worry eases into a small smile when he admits he didn't think of her as the kind of girl who slept around on the first date. Phew. Chuckling a little, embarrassed, she also can't be surprised he likes to fluster her- seemed that that was something she'd never escape from life. ]

Well.. it's okay, I'm a big girl, I can handle a little teasing.

[ Just as long as he wasn't creepy about it like Weisz or Sister. Especially Sister. Ugh. She can't handle that level of perverted teasing. ]

You don't give the impression that you're the kind of person who would be comfortable with doing anything like that. I think I can trust you that far, at least.

[ And likely farther than that, but she still didn't know him that well yet. ]

[thejokeriswild]

[ That and perhaps a few other reasons, but they can cross that bridge when they get to it. ]

Oh, I'm sure you can. Just let me know if I get close to crossing a line.

[ Because that's never going to be his goal. He wants her flustered, not upset or with her feelings hurt. He's well aware that there is a line - better than some people he could name.

He smiles a little more warmly when she says that. ]

Glad you think so. I hope you always know you're safe with me.

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<small>[ That and perhaps a few other reasons, but they can cross that bridge when they get to it. ]</small>

Oh, I'm sure you can. Just let me know if I get close to crossing a line.

<small>[ Because that's never going to be his goal. He wants her flustered, not upset or with her feelings hurt. He's well aware that there is a line - better than some people he could name.

He smiles a little more warmly when she says that. ]</small>

Glad you think so. I hope you always know you're safe with me. <small.[ For a moment he pauses, tilting his head. ]</small> Unless I have to kiss you to get you out of any more traps, I suppose.

[catleaping]

[ She smiles, appreciatively, and nods. ]

I can do that.

[ Aww - she reached out and patted his arm gently, her smile genuine and warm. ]

I appreciate that - I don't think we'd be friends for very long if I felt uncomfortable around you. But it's always easy to talk with you, Akira. [ She pauses. ]

Even when you're teasing me. [ Sticking her tongue out at him. ]

[thejokeriswild]

[ Just the fact that she'd reach out and touch him was a nice sign. He clearly hadn't rattled her too much. ]

That's a good point. And I look forward to being very good friends with you for a while.

[ Ah, but her sticking her tongue out was adorable, too. And did, intentional or not, make him think about her mouth all over again, and how nice it was to kiss. ]

It's not my fault you're so cute when you blush. What am I supposed to do, not play with you?

[catleaping]

[ She smiles back at that. ]

The same goes for me - I look forward to be friends with you for a while too. [ Possibly even more than that, depending on how things go. Though she gives an embarrassed little laugh at his continued teasing. ]

Oh heaven forbid, I wouldn't want to keep you from being able to do that. [ She chuckles softly. ]

It's okay, I don't mind. [ Her friends teased her all the time for those reactions! ]