[It's the end of a long saturday, one of many saturdays that he's spent exactly the same way: COMMUNITY SERVICE. How long has he been doing this for that girl now, anyway? Three months? Well, okay, he hasn't exactly been doing it for her, though that's what he'd have everyone else believe. Really, it's his way of coping with the fact that he let a guy get stabbed in the spine and didn't do anything about it. Among other things.
Still, spending his entire saturday painting repainting a kindergarten wasn't always the most fun use of his time. Exhausted, he finally settles into a chair--sitting backwards, as relatively cool customers have that tendency to do.]
Oi, Minako...[He looks over at her, bereft of all amusement.]
I'm really starting to regret asking you to get coffee with me.
[Minako laughs from the other side of the room on the ladder, methodically gliding her brush and up and down the wall. Even Miss Energizer Bunny is getting a little tired, her volleyball arms starting to grow weak on her, but she's got just a little bit of the top of this area left, and then she'll stop for a break.]
Oh, you're only starting to? I thought you would've gotten to the actual regretting part a couple hours ago.
[She glances behind her shoulder just in time to catch the sight, and she rolls her eyes. Terra is surprisingly childish like that, despite his looks, but she enjoys the banter regardless.]
You think I'm mad right now? You haven't seen me chew out some of the interns, then.
[She flicks paint at him for good measure, though, because he deserves it, and then finishes the section she's painting with a deft twist of her wrist.]
There! All that's left to do is this part right here... [Minako starts murmuring to herself, ticking something off on her clipboard and then climbing down the ladder.]
So, we're both on break, then? Ah, hey, that's mine! [Groan, why did he bother to get up?? Rubs the back of his head in defeat...]
...Still doesn't explain your freakish energy levels. I'm all for community outreach, but I'm pretty sure most 21 year old girls prefer napping on their saturdays.
Or like, dancing.
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Okay, I have no idea what normal girls like to do, but point is, you're not one of them!
[Now it's her turn to stick her tongue out at him. And then Minako arches an eyebrow, her grin wide and a little incredulous.]
I'm just going to pretend that was a compliment and say thanks. [She lifts her shoulders in a little shrug.] What can I say, I'm just a teeny bit of an over-achiever.
It was a compliment. Do you see me spending my saturday with any "normal" girls?
[He laughs, sitting down cross legged in front of her cause he ain't paintin' another damn thing.]
You know, I was under the impression that you do all these crazy things because you like helping people, not because you're an over-achiever. I can't believe that you're using these poor kindergartners for your own personal ego. [Grinning again. Why is it so easy to tease your friends? Why can't he stop?]
[But she laughs along with him, leaning back into the chair (that she's sitting properly in). He's very right, of course. She does this for many reasons, and helping people is the second one.]
And now you say everything I do is crazy. There's just no winning. I'm going to request a different assistant next time.
[Hey, if she wasn't such a freak, he'd probably still be sitting in his room feeling sorry for himself. He rubs the back of his head sheepishly.]
Hey, I never said I wasn't crazy too. Besides, you can't get rid of me. No one else is going to carry you to the car when your dainty little feet get tired, y'know.
[She crosses her legs and sets her elbow on the arm of the chair, propping her chin up and looking not unlike a lazy cat.]
Maybe that was my plan all along. I could use a nice long break. [A pause.] And if that's the case, then no thank you, I don't want to imagine you in a dress.
[Terra just laughs as he kneels down and grabs the can of paint, placing it on the ground close by the final, unpainted spot.]
If you ask me, you've been on break long enough already.
[Making his way back, he walks behind Minako and starts to lean down behind her, so his neck if hovering just over her shoulder. Given that he's next to her ear, his tone is hushed a fair bit more.]
You're only saying no because I'd pull it off better then you.
[By the time Minako can shove him away or deliver another devastating flick to the forehead, she'll notice that she's now floating in midair, getting closer and closer to the spot that hasn't been painted yet.]
But I also think we both really want to go home, so let's do this together, 'kay? You know, teamwork, and all that shit. [Also hurry before he DROPS YOU.]
You and I both know you weren't getting out of that chair without significant intervention.
[SIGH. He carries her and her throne over to where the brush is resting and tilts her enough that it's in arm's reach.]
Well, if I didn't pick you up first you wouldn't have let me put the brush in your hand. [And once she grabs it he carries her back over in front of the spot.]
You have about 65 seconds before I drop you. No rush.
Wow! Look at you go when the pressure is on. [It actually does start to strain on him after a bit, but that's not information he's going to let out into the world. He does make a point to lift her up as high as he can as she finishes, though.]
[He's a bit taken aback and also not entirely sure what the level of sarcasm is here, so he just kind of squints at her.]
...Not really. [I mean, he was probably just going to go home and get mad at himself for not being able to properly memorize all of the major battle sites of the first world war.]
Exams aren't for a while, so I still have time I can burn without feeling absolutely terrible about it.
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Still, spending his entire saturday painting repainting a kindergarten wasn't always the most fun use of his time. Exhausted, he finally settles into a chair--sitting backwards, as relatively cool customers have that tendency to do.]
Oi, Minako...[He looks over at her, bereft of all amusement.]
I'm really starting to regret asking you to get coffee with me.
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Oh, you're only starting to? I thought you would've gotten to the actual regretting part a couple hours ago.
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I never said why I was regretting it, y'know.
[Quirks an eyebrow at her and sticks his tongue out a bit, mockingly.]
Besides, I loooove painting.
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Care to share with the class?
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Hmmm...Well, you have kinda chubby cheeks.
Like a six year old. [Gringrin.]
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[Puts his hands behind his head, very amused with himself.]
And you get mad really easily, also not unlike a six year old.
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[She flicks paint at him for good measure, though, because he deserves it, and then finishes the section she's painting with a deft twist of her wrist.]
There! All that's left to do is this part right here... [Minako starts murmuring to herself, ticking something off on her clipboard and then climbing down the ladder.]
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That aim, though.
[Wipes it off and rises from his seat. He walks over and pats her on the back as she's coming down the ladder.]
I'm just kidding, y'know. Your cheeks are totally normal. [He pokes her in the shoulder.]
Shouldn't you be the one that's exhausted? Don't you ever get tired? You're like, 95 pounds, tops.
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I know you were, I just like messing with you. And I'm not that light, I'm pretty sure my doctor would have a heart attack if I were that underweight.
[Going to steal his chair now, thank you.]
I'm on break now!
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...Still doesn't explain your freakish energy levels. I'm all for community outreach, but I'm pretty sure most 21 year old girls prefer napping on their saturdays.
Or like, dancing.
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Okay, I have no idea what normal girls like to do, but point is, you're not one of them!
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I'm just going to pretend that was a compliment and say thanks. [She lifts her shoulders in a little shrug.] What can I say, I'm just a teeny bit of an over-achiever.
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[He laughs, sitting down cross legged in front of her cause he ain't paintin' another damn thing.]
You know, I was under the impression that you do all these crazy things because you like helping people, not because you're an over-achiever. I can't believe that you're using these poor kindergartners for your own personal ego. [Grinning again. Why is it so easy to tease your friends? Why can't he stop?]
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[But she laughs along with him, leaning back into the chair (that she's sitting properly in). He's very right, of course. She does this for many reasons, and helping people is the second one.]
And now you say everything I do is crazy. There's just no winning. I'm going to request a different assistant next time.
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Hey, I never said I wasn't crazy too. Besides, you can't get rid of me. No one else is going to carry you to the car when your dainty little feet get tired, y'know.
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[She leans over to playfully flick his forehead.]
Thanks for the offer, Terra, but I'm a big girl. Now that you mention it, though, I kind of want to see if I can carry you.
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"Big girl." [translation: minako ur smol as frick]
You can carry me when you marry me. [Snickers.]
Carry me across the threshold like the groom you've always wanted to be.
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Maybe that was my plan all along. I could use a nice long break. [A pause.] And if that's the case, then no thank you, I don't want to imagine you in a dress.
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If you ask me, you've been on break long enough already.
[Making his way back, he walks behind Minako and starts to lean down behind her, so his neck if hovering just over her shoulder. Given that he's next to her ear, his tone is hushed a fair bit more.]
You're only saying no because I'd pull it off better then you.
[By the time Minako can shove him away or deliver another devastating flick to the forehead, she'll notice that she's now floating in midair, getting closer and closer to the spot that hasn't been painted yet.]
But I also think we both really want to go home, so let's do this together, 'kay? You know, teamwork, and all that shit. [Also hurry before he DROPS YOU.]
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Is that a challenge, Terra? Because I will absolutely take you on.
[And then the smirk is gone, and she's gasping, arms flung out to keep her balance.]
Terra! [Give a girl (and her skirt) some warning!] At least give me the brush if you're going to do this!
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[SIGH. He carries her and her throne over to where the brush is resting and tilts her enough that it's in arm's reach.]
Well, if I didn't pick you up first you wouldn't have let me put the brush in your hand. [And once she grabs it he carries her back over in front of the spot.]
You have about 65 seconds before I drop you. No rush.
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Your forehead is so getting flicked once I get down.
[Minako works quickly and efficiently though, intent on making sure she doesn't miss any spots.]
...okay, I'm done.
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I guess I should drop you now, huh?
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It's like you're asking me to kick your shins.
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Actually no, he just pretends to. He then sets her down very gently and turn away from her, rubbing his arms.]
It's never any fun if you're not threatening me by the end of the day. [He looks back at her.]
Seriously though, good job today. It looks awesome, as far as coats of paint go.
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You too, Hercules. Thanks for not dropping me. You busy after this?
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...Not really. [I mean, he was probably just going to go home and get mad at himself for not being able to properly memorize all of the major battle sites of the first world war.]
Exams aren't for a while, so I still have time I can burn without feeling absolutely terrible about it.
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You feeling up for coffee?
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I'm not one to turn down latte, so you probably already know my answer.