[Yuri lets out a breath she didn't realize she'd been holding, the touch of Rei's hand grounding her back to reality. Rei was here, and so was she, and there were no regrets from either of them.
She can feel some of the tension leaving her and her shoulders relax, her return grip on Rei's hand relaxing into something more natural as well. She makes a small noise of protest as Rei takes her luggage, but one look at her face has Yuri quieting again with a soft sigh of amusement.]
Yeah, okay. It's funny, isn't it? I wasn't nearly this nervous before... [She shakes her head.] You're still the same Rei, but somehow... I kept thinking, 'what if she changes her mind or something?' [Yuri looks a tad sheepish] ...I shouldn't have doubted this.
[Rei's smile is nothing short of genuine, a showstopper if there ever was one. She was beyond delighted to see Yuri and she was glad, in a way, that she hadn't been the only one who'd been nervous.]
But I'd be lying if I didn't have the same thought at least once on the drive over here.
[Jerking her head, she starts walking towards the exit, using the motion to hide her blush.]
Grandfather is away visiting friends up north, so we'll have the whole shrine to ourselves. I expect you'll like the quiet, Yuri. It's beautiful this time of year, and I heard on the radio we may be in for a major snowstorm. Though I suspect you're used to them, aren't you?
[Yuri laughs a little bit, giving Rei's hand a squeeze as she follows after her. It felt like a chastise--of course she shouldn't have doubted!-- but a friendly one. There was no reason to have doubt, but at least Rei admitted to feeling similar.
It helps her relax too, though her eyebrows raise in surprise at the admission it'll be just the two of them. While Yuri isn't usually inclined to tease, she feels like letting this opportunity to do so slip by would be a gross injustice.]
I am, yeah. I rather like the snow and the rain and things like that. It makes the rest of the world seem sort of... Hazy? Dreamlike.
But-- All to ourselves... [She trails off with a hum] Is that how this is going to be...?
[Rei nods in time with her steps and Yuri's speech, content to listen and agree, because she doesn't mind snow at all. Not really. Even at it's worst, her shrine still has a generator and a fireplace. Not that she's been cold for a long, long time.
Of course, the record scratch in her head is nearly audible. She stops cold, face flushing bright red. Clearly...]
...I...hadn't considered that. [Well fuck. Now she's come across as too eager, hasn't she.] I...I'm sorry. I hadn't thought you'd mind. It just seemed natural, I guess, and that you'd prefer not to have my grandfather poking in on us. But if it makes you uncomfortable...
[Oops. Yuri quickly squeezes Rei's hand in reassurance and shakes her head, looking embarrassed herself.] No, no, it's okay. I know it's not really like that.
I like the quiet, and the fewer people the better most of the time. It was thoughtful of you, really. [She raises their joined hands and presses a light kiss to the back of Rei's, smiling slightly] If you wanted to go that far, I don't think you'd be sneaky about it. I trust you.
It was just funny to see your face, though... [Look she can't help it, that reaction was funny and cute.]
[Yuri why do you do this? Rei's mind had definitely come to a screeching halt, mortification setting in, but those reassurances helped. Almost as much as the kisses. Her fingers tighten around the other girl's, squeezing back, but her cheeks still blaze scarlet.]
You...are a most vexing woman, Yuri Kozukata.
[Yes she said that, but with an exhalation she lets it go, breaking in several times slowly to re-center herself. She would not make an ass of herself in public. She would not.]
But I'm...I am glad that you trust me. [She squeaks a little as her eyes dart towards the waiting car.] S-Shall we go?
[Yuri can't help but laugh again, but at least she looks apologetic for it] Sorry, sorry... But, you know, if it was like that, maybe... [She trails off, but doesn' elaborate, shrugging her shoulders.] Well, anyway, we should go.
[It's fun, she realizes, to tease Rei. despite her own earlier anxieties, this somehow helps her feel more at ease and comfortable. She feels a bit more confident, her shoulders relaxing as she nods and tugs at Rei's hand to move them to the car now.]
Are your friends going to try and meet up with us too? [Not that she'd mind; she's heard a bit about them, after all, and she's intrigued, but she also wants to know if she has to share Rei's time with anyone during this stay.
Also just casually going to change the subject nothing to see here nbd]
[And a cruel thing you are, Yuri. But Rei just keeps on walking, not turning around until the heat is gone from her face. It's tough, kind of annoying, because she's not used to anyone being able to get under her skin but it's Yuri so it's fine. It's worth it.]
I'm not actually sure. [That was something she'd discussed with the others, and while Usagi and Minako had been bouncing around like pinballs, Ami and Makoto had taken a more levelheaded approach and flatly shut down any and all attempts to worm into Rei's private time with Yuri.]
I think if we called them, they'd come meet up with us, but I didn't make any definite plans. I wanted to see what you thought first. They're great people, though...Usagi and Minako are both very loud and I wouldn't want you in the path of Hurricane Tsukino without a lot of warning.
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She can feel some of the tension leaving her and her shoulders relax, her return grip on Rei's hand relaxing into something more natural as well. She makes a small noise of protest as Rei takes her luggage, but one look at her face has Yuri quieting again with a soft sigh of amusement.]
Yeah, okay. It's funny, isn't it? I wasn't nearly this nervous before... [She shakes her head.] You're still the same Rei, but somehow... I kept thinking, 'what if she changes her mind or something?' [Yuri looks a tad sheepish] ...I shouldn't have doubted this.
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[Rei's smile is nothing short of genuine, a showstopper if there ever was one. She was beyond delighted to see Yuri and she was glad, in a way, that she hadn't been the only one who'd been nervous.]
But I'd be lying if I didn't have the same thought at least once on the drive over here.
[Jerking her head, she starts walking towards the exit, using the motion to hide her blush.]
Grandfather is away visiting friends up north, so we'll have the whole shrine to ourselves. I expect you'll like the quiet, Yuri. It's beautiful this time of year, and I heard on the radio we may be in for a major snowstorm. Though I suspect you're used to them, aren't you?
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It helps her relax too, though her eyebrows raise in surprise at the admission it'll be just the two of them. While Yuri isn't usually inclined to tease, she feels like letting this opportunity to do so slip by would be a gross injustice.]
I am, yeah. I rather like the snow and the rain and things like that. It makes the rest of the world seem sort of... Hazy? Dreamlike.
But-- All to ourselves... [She trails off with a hum] Is that how this is going to be...?
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Of course, the record scratch in her head is nearly audible. She stops cold, face flushing bright red. Clearly...]
...I...hadn't considered that. [Well fuck. Now she's come across as too eager, hasn't she.] I...I'm sorry. I hadn't thought you'd mind. It just seemed natural, I guess, and that you'd prefer not to have my grandfather poking in on us. But if it makes you uncomfortable...
[Or if it's moving too fast...]
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I like the quiet, and the fewer people the better most of the time. It was thoughtful of you, really. [She raises their joined hands and presses a light kiss to the back of Rei's, smiling slightly] If you wanted to go that far, I don't think you'd be sneaky about it. I trust you.
It was just funny to see your face, though... [Look she can't help it, that reaction was funny and cute.]
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You...are a most vexing woman, Yuri Kozukata.
[Yes she said that, but with an exhalation she lets it go, breaking in several times slowly to re-center herself. She would not make an ass of herself in public. She would not.]
But I'm...I am glad that you trust me. [She squeaks a little as her eyes dart towards the waiting car.] S-Shall we go?
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[It's fun, she realizes, to tease Rei. despite her own earlier anxieties, this somehow helps her feel more at ease and comfortable. She feels a bit more confident, her shoulders relaxing as she nods and tugs at Rei's hand to move them to the car now.]
Are your friends going to try and meet up with us too? [Not that she'd mind; she's heard a bit about them, after all, and she's intrigued, but she also wants to know if she has to share Rei's time with anyone during this stay.
Also just casually going to change the subject nothing to see here nbd]
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I'm not actually sure. [That was something she'd discussed with the others, and while Usagi and Minako had been bouncing around like pinballs, Ami and Makoto had taken a more levelheaded approach and flatly shut down any and all attempts to worm into Rei's private time with Yuri.]
I think if we called them, they'd come meet up with us, but I didn't make any definite plans. I wanted to see what you thought first. They're great people, though...Usagi and Minako are both very loud and I wouldn't want you in the path of Hurricane Tsukino without a lot of warning.