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caught in a street fight
WHO: christan mccartney ( ![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
axeswing ) & mia amane ( lifespanned )
WHERE: hollingberry field
WHEN: early may.
WHAT: there's tigers, karen.
WARNINGS: n/a
[ With the initial surprise having long since passed, Christian works diligently to get the color back in their world. Complications arise but he continues to face each obstacle with a beaming smile and unbreakable optimism, the only difference between now and any other day just happens to be the amount of paint he needs to wash off once he gets home; he's not an artist and possibly a little too playful when it comes down to the children curious as to why he and other Retrospec users are capable of painting their world. What's the likelihood of Mia complaining that he's spending too much time playing with them and not focusing?
Soon enough he's back on track and, with their combined colors, they're creating shades of orange on the flowers of a bush within the park. As well as coloring the slides so said children have something to distract themselves, including other things around the playground.
It's then, when she's carefully painting a swing or something, that Christian calls her: ] Babe? [ And when she turns he "accidentally" dabs a line of paint on her cheek. ] You got a little something on your face.
axeswing ) & mia amane ( lifespanned )WHERE: hollingberry field
WHEN: early may.
WHAT: there's tigers, karen.
WARNINGS: n/a
[ With the initial surprise having long since passed, Christian works diligently to get the color back in their world. Complications arise but he continues to face each obstacle with a beaming smile and unbreakable optimism, the only difference between now and any other day just happens to be the amount of paint he needs to wash off once he gets home; he's not an artist and possibly a little too playful when it comes down to the children curious as to why he and other Retrospec users are capable of painting their world. What's the likelihood of Mia complaining that he's spending too much time playing with them and not focusing?
Soon enough he's back on track and, with their combined colors, they're creating shades of orange on the flowers of a bush within the park. As well as coloring the slides so said children have something to distract themselves, including other things around the playground.
It's then, when she's carefully painting a swing or something, that Christian calls her: ] Babe? [ And when she turns he "accidentally" dabs a line of paint on her cheek. ] You got a little something on your face.
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Christian!!!! You got paint on me...
[ On her beautiful FACE of all things... these tears that are welling up are 100% real and not just her being overdramatic. If that's how it's going to be, while she's busy pouting, she swipe her own paintbrush across his cheek so at least things are fair, a dark red line coloring his skin. It's what he deserves. ]
There! Now we're even.
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Yup, even. [ With his free hand he lightly pats her on the back, straightening up. ] I saw you working hard and couldn't help myself. [ It's a mix of an apology and explanation, but there's no denying the pride in his voice that she's even putting in the effort at all. He's so happy that she's contributing and appreciates the fact that she was willing to do this in the first place so much??
IT'S HONESTLY SOMETHING SO SMALL BUT LISTEN HE'S A PROUD BF. ]
But I think it's a better time than any to take a small break. I saw someone earlier paint a bench back so we could sit over there for a second... maybe rest my head on your lap? [ He gets so embarrassed by that. His face immediately going a shade of red as he mentally backpedals. ] J-Just a thought!
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Nonetheless, she's still pouting when he makes his suggestion, glossy lips pursed. She doesn't get embarrassed by things like this like he does, in fact, she's probably the grossest, most touchy-feely girlfriend in existence. Any chance to have PDA is something she leaps for, so she thinks it over for a second while looking away. ]
Fine! But only because I wanna stop painting. My hands are tired...
[ Honestly, she gets tired doing the most minimal physical activity, so it's not surprising that she wants to take a break anyway. She rubs off as much remaining paint on her brush as she can on the slide before looking around for whatever bench he's talking about. ]
You're not going to fall asleep on me, are you?
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His lips curl up into a grin, his cheeks still a little pink before he's gently grabbing her hand and carefully guiding them both to the bench. Fortunately a majority of the miscellaneous objects have been taken care of, leaving him confident they won't accidentally walk straight into a trashcan. ]
I'm not! I wouldn't be able to without you.
[ Once there he finally drops her hand, offering her to sit first. ]
Plus the kids might need us again.
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Do you really think so? Aren't they going to be fine now that they have slides and stuff...
[ While the other was a natural at taking care of kids, Mia's skills in the childcare department were certainly lacking. Unlike him, she didn't really have a strong feeling either way towards children, finding them equally cute but also equally annoying and gross. So, she just sits down with a sigh, watching the little kids run around rather than watch him directly. ]
Aren't their parents going to pick them up soon, anyway?
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[ But soon enough he's taking the seat next to her, positioning himself on the bench so that he can comfortably rest his head against her lap. Looking up at her with bright, blue eyes, lips curl into a smile. Different from his usual pleasantries, a clear indication that the sight of her does wonders to him that no one else can. ]
It's really nice to be spending time with you like this. We've both been so busy with work... I just want this day to go as slow as possible. [ He misses her :( ]
Oh, maybe we should figure out what we're going to have for lunch. I met someone last month and they actually showed me this--
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And approaching the kids... who are all curiously approaching it!? ]
W-Wait, don't get near that! [ He's quickly making his way over to the group of children, with only one sprinting off and wanting to meet the animal halfway. ] Mia, watch out for the others!!
[ And maybe catch a glimpse of the other tiger currently patrolling. God they're so fucked. ]
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But then he's just jumping up and running off, faster than she can even really process it. She barely notices the tigers at first because she's too focused on the fact that he just jumped up out of nowhere, but his shout calls her back to reality. ]
What? Wait - come back!!
[ SHE'S NOT PREPARED TO DEAL WITH SOMETHING LIKE THIS? You cannot just tell her to protect children from a tiger Christian!!! What does he expect to do, fight it off with his bare fists? It was one thing knowing that the other jumps headfirst into danger everyday at work, but seeing it in front of her is a whole other ball park.
Despite the fact that the other told her to do something, she doesn't feel like she can even move, and just ends up standing there, frozen in place. Especially as soon as she sees that other tiger??? Hello??? Without speaking, at least she tries to beckon the kids her way... you know...tries to. ]
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Those that didn't follow the boy are quickly scurrying over to Mia, clearly distressed and probably clinging to her as soon as they are so much within arms length.
Christian is soon enough stopping the child that was energetically rushing towards the tiger. Lifting him off his feet and bringing the boy to his chest just as the animal tilts his head slightly, as if both interested yet wary of his quick movements. The short sound of a growl does nothing to comfort Christian as he takes an immediate step back, heart racing as he glances over his shoulder to finally recognize that second tiger.
Does no one work at the zoo?? How did this happen????? ]
Mia... don't freak out. [ He looks at the tiger in front of him briefly, continuing to back away. ] Stay still, I'll come to you guys.
[ And then what? He doesn't even fucking know, my dude!!! ]