=== LUDE-THINGY TYPE DEALYBOB START~! === >> It's been a slow second day on the ship ride back to the mainland, and Mitsuo is watching the sea, gathering his thoughts, when suddenly... there's an eruption from the water just off the side of the boat. o_O A hand grabs the railing next to Mitsuo, and a rather soaked Feray hops up onto deck. Graagggh! O_o * Mitsuo steps back in surprise! O_o * Feray blinks a bit, her hair slicked back from the lunge out of the water, and tugs herself onto the deck with a wet 'squelch' noise. ^^; ...hey there, 'suo. ^^;;; Hey, what exactly are you doing? ^^; Uhhhhh.....I...uhm....er.....was swimming...with Nate...he came up a bit earlier... * Feray backs her ears a little, face flushing. * Mitsuo grins just a little, "Oh...I see. ^_-" * Feray blushes even more at that and squeezes some water from her hair, adopting a small grin. "What about you? Why're you all aloooone?" Um...I was with Erel for a bit uh...but she had something to take care of. Something bout a promise? ^^ * Feray furrows her brow before she chuckles. "Ah. I believe that'd be the promise about trying to set Cass and Jake up. Quite the matchmaker, my little sister is..." * Feray casts Mitsuo a sideways glance and leans a bit on the rail at that, letting the water dry itself. ^^; Heh, I guess so. Speaking of which... I hope I didn't freak you out or anything down in the kitchen the other day, 'suo.. Er, no, you didn't that much. I was nervous already. * Feray's ear twitches slightly and she fights the rising urge to resort to teasing, instead turning a bit to gaze at Mitsuo full on. "Nervous?" Er...did I say that? No! Of course I wasn't! ^^; I just...er...um Yeah...er... * Mitsuo sighs. Deep breaths there, oh handsome fiddler. It's okay. You wanna talk about it? Promise I won't zing you to death. * Feray crosses her heart with a finger. Um...I sort of have no choice now, do I? ;) True. So spill it. ^_- * Mitsuo looks down at the ground and twiddles his fingers nervously, "It's...just...when I'm with her...it's like my mind stops, you know? She's there and she's happy and I want to say things to her...but I can't!" * Feray furrows her brow a bit and is unable to stop the faint grin that quirks her lips. She then nods. "Yeah. You've got it bad." * Mitsuo blushes just a little, "...Well, I mean..." ...Okay, I do! I admit it! But that still doesn't change the fact I can't really say anything to her. ^^: * Feray leans over the railing a bit and chuckles, looking down into the water. "....want some advice?" Um...sure I guess. Relax. She's nuts about you, really, you know that? You should see the smile she gets when she talks about you! And it's about you, you know? She's good like that, she see's you for who you are....it doesn't matter to her if you stutter a bit when she's near or if you're a bit quiet... She likes that. She likes -you-. So just relax a little....you don't need to impress her or worry about sounding like a dope. She is? Really...? * Mitsuo blink blinks. Well, that's easier said than done, really. ^^: Well yeah. That's part of the wonderful package that is 'romance'. But it's true what I just said...try not to worry about sounding like a dope or anything, because frankly, she's just flying high from being -near- you. And chances are, she's probably just as confused as you are. She doesn't act like it sometimes. ^^; * Feray grins and wags a finger. "I've been there. I know how it is. If she's not confused, she'd have to be as stupid as dirt. And she's not." I know that... It's...well, hum...how to say...I dunno...I just can't help the way I feel sometimes... * Feray nods a bit and looks at Mitsuo in understanding. "...." .....she likes flowers. She does? O_o * Feray holds out a hand, ticking off on her fingers. "Warm colors like reds and golds. She's a wicked traditional girl. Gifts would go good with her. Anything fun and unique and pretty." Oh yeah, she really does. * Feray nods. I...didn't know this. Thanks a lot. ^_^ I guess I should've picked this up for myself though. :/ Well, it's not something you could just ask her. 'Hey, Erel, I want you to like me even more than you do right now--' ...though I dunno if that's possible.. '--...what can I do to really knock you off your feet?' * Mitsuo laughs, putting a hand behind his head nervously, "...I suppose you're right." * Feray shakes her head and wags a finger. "You do most of the work already, you know that, right?" I do? Oh yeah. She's drawn to you because you're warm and fun. You care about her so obviously and she can see it. You're understanding and you like to make her smile....and I can -tell- you'd do anything to protect her. * Mitsuo nods, "Yeah...I want to protect her, that's true..." * Feray motions with two fingers and makes them zoom towards each other, the tips touching. "That's a total thing for her. She's drawn to it. You probably had her at hola, big guy." *^^* Um.... Really, probably not...I mean...er... * Mitsuo rubs his head. * Feray tilts her head. "...I wanna thank you, though." Thank me? * Mitsuo blinks. Yeah. You're a great guy. That little intimidation act I did was just for play, I know you won't hurt her...not on purpose. I trust you. And you make her happy, that's... *pauses, struggles for a moment before rubbing her neck shyly* ...pretty important to me. And I know it's important to you. So thanks. For being there for her. She needs you. I'll always be there for her. You don't have to worry about that.. * Mitsuo smiles a little. * Feray chuckles a bit. "Good. I'd hate to have to waste some money on glue." * Mitsuo laughs a bit. ^^ * Feray straightens and it's obvious she's not used to being so touchy feely. "So in conclusion - Bright colors. Flowers. Protection, cuddlywuddlsies. Shiny things. Be yourself. Try to relax, even if it seems impossible. And she already cares a great deal for you." * Feray grins. "Also, try to avoid talking about the naked." * Feray leans forth. I hear that's a bad topic. * Mitsuo blinks and blushes, "W...what?! O_o" Sorry...damnit, being around you guys has made me all icky and cuddly and emotional. ;) I'm not used to it. But...talking about the naked? Isn't it just...oh, I dunno, a bit SOON? ^^;;; * Feray utters a laugh. "Aw, fiddler, it's never too soon for naked." * Mitsuo buries his face in his hand and looks embarrased. ^^; * Feray coughs a bit into a hand and grimaces. "Sorry. You're right. Take it slow. Don't mind me... my mind is a little...well." Heh. I understand. ^_- If....if you ever need help....or anything like that....talk to me, alright? I worry about you sometimes. Okay. Thanks a lot Feray. :) * Feray inclines her head a bit and gives Mits's shoulder a reassuring pat. "Now, I'm off to dry off. Underwater may've been hot and hea--...er, just hot...but it's sure cold up here when you're wet." * Mitsuo can't help but snicker a little, "Heh, all right, Feray. ^_- Funny, I always thought the water was cold up here. I wonder what you two have been up to? ^_-" * Feray backs her ears and shoots Mitsuo an amusedly irritated look....hey, is that a hickey on her shoulder? * Mitsuo keeps quiet about the hickey. After all, she helped him out, "Go get dry, Feray, or Nathan is gonna have to carry you heroically in his arms while you have a head cold. ^_-" Guh. And then I'd have to chew on a tree or something to reaffirm my general cold, aloof, wild, tough huntress look. * Feray shrugs a shoulder and grins at Mits. See ya later, fiddler. * Feray trots off down the deck.. * Mitsuo chuckles a little more, adjusts his glasses, and looks out to sea, once again pondering his options. ^^ >> And as the day drags on, huntresses get cutified by their little sisters, butterflies get matchmade, and Spud gets slammed into a wall by Erel. Teh Ende.