[Kyrie let out a delighted giggle as Nero brought them to the roof of the building. It really was a lot of fun to be carried around like that from him. When he finally set her down she brushed off her dress and finally got a good look at what he’s done. In a matter of seconds her eyes go wide and she holds her hands to her mouth in surprise.]
Nero...!
[ It was all so.... charming! Everything about this was beautiful! The candle! The blanket! Everything about this was beautiful. ]
[ Beautiful trash maybe? Because... this isn't exactly luxury by any means. No five star rated cuisine here, not even a nice egyptian cotton blanket for them to sit on. Though, at the end of the day, if Kyrie was happy, that's all that really matters, isn't it? ]
Hope a couple burgers and fries is ok?
[ He leans over to Kyrie a little, trying to gauge her facial expression before he just chuckles a little under his breath and makes his way over, feeling around in his jacket pocket for a lighter so that he can light the candle. At least that's a touch of class or something? He's not all that good at this, what a shocker. ]
Pretty sure there's some pies in there for dessert as well.
[ The small little baked ones typical of fast food places... super classy. ]
I can't believe you put all of this together for me... You thought this all up just... so we could have a nice evening together... Nero...
[ The lighting will have to wait. While she normally keeps her affection soft and gentle, as if afraid it might bother Nero, or maybe make him nervous, she couldn't hold back. She quickly moved in to wrap her arms around him as tightly as she could. ]
[ And this right here is why he did this in the first place: to see Kyrie happy.
Regardless of how sad this must seem in comparison to a fancy restaurant or a night out on the town with dancing and dining and beautiful things and sounds, Nero had made the most of what he could and, somehow, Kyrie hadn't laughed or thought it childish or plain sad. Though, in the future, he'd like to do something more special for her... even if this itself could be considered special in its own way.
He smiles, albeit sheepishly, and comes to embrace her gently while a cheek is pressed against the crown of her head. ]
I don't know about perfect but...
[ He lets that thought trail off before he comes to take her hand. ]
[ She would have scolded him if he hadn't gave the warning of the cold food. Kyrie didn't need anything fancy and extravagant. All the effort Nero put into this to make a special night for her? That's all that mattered. That's what made this the sweetest gesture.
Nero was too sweet and he didn't even seem to realize it. So Kyrie would point it out to him as much as she could. She gives his hand a squeeze and moves to sit down at the blanket. ]
I think you're right... we really do have a wonderful view from here.
[ Coming to sit down on the blanket with a knee up, Nero reaches into the takeout bag and begins to pull out the burgers and pies, gently setting them down on the blanket for them along with a handful of napkins. ]
Yeah, it's not too bad. The sunset must look pretty good, too.
[ Taking out the lighter again, he lights the candle and carefully sets it a little ways from them, not wanting it to be in the way. Reaching, he brings the sodas over next and stabs a straw in each one. ]
By the way, [ he starts as he begins to unwrap his burger. ] I applied for a job so hopefully we can get a place soon.
[ Kyrie was getting herself settled on the blanket, sitting with her legs bent a little to the side as she watches Nero get everything all situated for the two of them. Honestly right now she felt like he deserved a big kiss, but she didn't want to push her luck. ]
You found something?
[ She smiles brightly, a cheerful expression in her eyes. She knows Nero has been looking just as hard as she has been so it makes her so happy to know he might have gotten some luck!]
[ He makes sure to preface that as he takes a bite of his burger, peeling back a bit more of the wrapper as he glances down. ]
But it pays enough and, like I said, should help us get a place faster.
[ Because it's just a little more than obvious that Nero is not exactly a fan of the shared living space and wants somewhere more private and that can be considered theirs. ]
Also, doesn't mean I actually have it yet. But, here's hoping, right?
[ She gives him a warm smile as she takes a few of the fries from her spot and eats them. While she wasn't really accustomed to eating fast food, she will admit that this didn't taste all that bad. ]
And... if they hire you, just remember it doesn't mean you have to stick with it... I know you want to get out of the commonspace fast, but... I also want you to be happy too, Nero.
[ She wasn't sure how long the two of them would be here. They could be here for months, years, or they could somehow leave tomorrow. But... even if that was the case, she wanted Nero to be happy with whatever he chose to do. ]
[ She thinks about it as she starts to peel back the wrapper from her own burger. There were a few cities to choose from for the two of them, and as long as they didn't spend too crazily on a place, they could really get a place anywhere. She glanced at Nero as she took a small bite from her burger. Where would he want to live? He says it didn't matter as long as they were together, but... she still wanted to make him the happiest.
She takes another small bite before she answers. ]
[ It's at that moment, Nero reaches for his soda and takes a sip... only to spit it right back out when she mentions Everglade, choking a little as he wipes his mouth with the back of his hand.
Just... just give him a second here. ]
What?
[ Reaching for a napkin, he dabs at his mouth then. ]
Kyrie... Everglade isn't exactly the safest of the cities. I wouldn't want to put you in danger there.
[ He's heard the warnings and the "curfew" that comes with the city and how it more or less has a barrier running around it that works with fear or something of the sort. If it were just him, he wouldn't care about staying there. But with Kyrie... no, he can't risk her safety, regardless of his interest in the city. ]
[ Kyrie jumped when she heard him choking a little, but before she could do anything to help him he had already gotten his breathing under control again. She expected some kind of reaction, but somehow she didn't expect that from him.
She frowned thoughtfully as she stared down at her lap, almost feeling a little guilty. ]
I'm.. sorry. I know from what I heard it wasn't the most peaceful place... but... when I kept thinking about it it sounded like a place you might like. I'm... happy to live anywhere as long as it's with you, so I thought... I'd gauge your reaction on Everglade.
[ There's a gentle sort of guilt that tugs at him from the inside when he catches Kyrie's reaction to his own and he looks down to his burger as blue fingers gently scrape against the wrapper. That's just like Kyrie... to want him to be happy and simply not caring for the so-called consequences that might come from it... isn't that what she's already doing with being with him? A demon? She could deserve better here, couldn't she? Not have to risk being around someone- something like him and yet... he needs her so much. ]
I know. But here... this isn't like Fortuna. We don't have to be around that sort of stuff... you don't have to be.
[ He looks over to Kyrie then, coming to move closer to her and, with a hand gently lifting to cradle the side of her face, he presses his forehead against hers. ]
If anything happened to you...
[ He can still remember the pain he felt when he reached for her could barely touch her, the ache that tore through him and leveled the ground around him in his anger. ]
[ Kyrie seemed started when she felt his hand on her face, but when she realized what was happening she didn't fight the gesture. That look in his eyes, that sadness, the worry, all of it was eating at her. She knew that feeling well, wanting someone to be safe. She already lost her family, if she were to lose Nero too?... But this must be how he feels too. Worrying about her safety, not wanting her to be harmed in any way.
She wouldn't bring it up, not again. If such a thought made Nero feel this bad, she wouldn't even humor the idea a second more. Setting the food down in her lap, she moved to cup the side of his face in return. ]
I-I'm sorry, Nero. I didn't mean... I didn't want to worry you.
[ Kyrie is too good... too good for him or to be "running with demons" as it were. Yet, to be without her in his life... it's nothing that Nero can see himself coming to accept. The amount of things and happiness that she deserves... if he could somehow, in his own way, give them to her and ensure her safety... then he would. He will. ]
Hey.
[ He says that softly, setting his burger down on the blanket for a moment so that his other hand can come up to rest against the side of her neck. ]
We're still tryna figure this all out, right?
[ This... being together thing... Kyrie being with a demon. ]
I mean... there's bound to be some bumps in the road along the way. Just... didn't expect to hit a big one so soon.
[ The sound of soft laughter can be heard under his breath before he lets his gaze drop for a moment. ]
It's not so much that I'm worried about you not being able to handle things... it's the other people living in this city that I'm not so sure about.
[ She continued looking at him, looking into those eyes of his and melting further under his soft gaze. It wasn't until she heard that soft laughter of his that she realized that nero wasn't actually mad at her and she was able to calm down a little. her body felt more at ease as she continued listening to him.
If this is the worst thing they'd discuss in their life, she was pretty sure they could handle anything. ]
I... understand. There are so many different people here, with different abilities and different passions... neither of us know exactly how these people react to newcomers like us.
[ She didn't want to add, but she didn't really know much about self defense either. If Nero wasn't around, what if something... or someone came for her? ]
[ Yeah, maybe don't say that to him? Although, to be fair, it's something that he's well aware of himself, since he knows he can't constantly be around Kyrie to ensure her safety... and while this isn't Fortuna, that isn't to say that there aren't those here who would enjoy causing trouble or doing as they please.
Coming to pull back some, Nero falls silent for a moment and allows himself to gaze off to the side as he quietly mulls over something; it's easy to see he is with the way he chews over his bottom lip. ]
Would you... be against learning how to... I don't know, maybe defend yourself?
[ Kyrie looked at him with a bit of surprise on her face. She didn't actually think... this would be something Nero would want her to do? She knows Nero worries about her a lot, and with them in this strange new place there could be even more dangers to worry about than they had in Fortuna, but, somehow, she never thought she'd hear these kind of words coming out of Nero. Maybe it was because Credo assured him it wouldn't be necessary before or something. ]
Defend myself? I-I no... I mean No I wouldn't be against learning..!
[ Honestly, he would rather Kyrie never have to know how to do such a thing. But... in the case of his being away from her and something were to ever happen... maybe knowing a thing or two might help? Or would it only ease his own mind, if even a little? Tough to say. But he comes to look back to Kyrie then, teeth sinking into his bottom lip for a moment. ]
I don't mean anything fancy. [ Not like what he can do. ] But just something basic, even if it's to just get away.
[ He sighs, however, blue fingers brushing through strands of white hair. ]
I don't know. Maybe it's a dumb idea. It's not like I want you to have to deal with that sort of stuff.
[ Kyrie shifts just a little so she could move her hand to cover Nero's. That soft smile on her face once more. ]
I don't.... think it's a dumb idea, Nero. I'm not really sure... how to go about learning but...
[ She shifted her gaze to her lap, as her fingers lightly brush against his hand a few times. ]
And while I know neither of us want to think about it.... if there happens to be a day... where someone decided to act... less than favorable and you weren't around... if I were to learn some defense I could get away. Right...?
[ That's another thing: what would be the best sort of method for her to learn? He's not so sure he should be the one to teach her anything if only because there's a good chance he might go ridiculously easy on her and second guess himself with all of this and the possibility that this is a bad idea and what was he thinking with doing this?
Although, someone does come to mind (no, not Dante) and he mulls over that option for a moment before he looks to their hands. ]
Yeah. I might know someone who could help you out there.
[ He's going to have to yank his hand away if he wants it back, because she still gently holds it, and brushes her fingers along it, as if she was stuck in some kind of thought. When she hears him speak up again, she turned her head up to look at him once more. ]
[ Her eyes seem to light up when she hears Nero talking about this Jill person. Kyrie hadn't met her yet herself, no, but hearing Nero talk about another person like that with a certain fondness only Nero could have, it makes her happy. Perhaps it was just her worrying over nothing, but she thought maybe Nero would try to keep to himself, but knowing he thinks a few others are cool here, that fills Kyrie with so much joy. ]
If she has your approval, then I know I can trust her.
[ Just don't look at her face, Nero. Her eyes are sparkling. ]
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Nero...!
[ It was all so.... charming! Everything about this was beautiful! The candle! The blanket! Everything about this was beautiful. ]
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Hope a couple burgers and fries is ok?
[ He leans over to Kyrie a little, trying to gauge her facial expression before he just chuckles a little under his breath and makes his way over, feeling around in his jacket pocket for a lighter so that he can light the candle. At least that's a touch of class or something? He's not all that good at this, what a shocker. ]
Pretty sure there's some pies in there for dessert as well.
[ The small little baked ones typical of fast food places... super classy. ]
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[ The lighting will have to wait. While she normally keeps her affection soft and gentle, as if afraid it might bother Nero, or maybe make him nervous, she couldn't hold back. She quickly moved in to wrap her arms around him as tightly as she could. ]
Nero it's perfect...!
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Regardless of how sad this must seem in comparison to a fancy restaurant or a night out on the town with dancing and dining and beautiful things and sounds, Nero had made the most of what he could and, somehow, Kyrie hadn't laughed or thought it childish or plain sad. Though, in the future, he'd like to do something more special for her... even if this itself could be considered special in its own way.
He smiles, albeit sheepishly, and comes to embrace her gently while a cheek is pressed against the crown of her head. ]
I don't know about perfect but...
[ He lets that thought trail off before he comes to take her hand. ]
Come on, don't want the food to get cold.
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Nero was too sweet and he didn't even seem to realize it. So Kyrie would point it out to him as much as she could. She gives his hand a squeeze and moves to sit down at the blanket. ]
I think you're right... we really do have a wonderful view from here.
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Yeah, it's not too bad. The sunset must look pretty good, too.
[ Taking out the lighter again, he lights the candle and carefully sets it a little ways from them, not wanting it to be in the way. Reaching, he brings the sodas over next and stabs a straw in each one. ]
By the way, [ he starts as he begins to unwrap his burger. ] I applied for a job so hopefully we can get a place soon.
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You found something?
[ She smiles brightly, a cheerful expression in her eyes. She knows Nero has been looking just as hard as she has been so it makes her so happy to know he might have gotten some luck!]
This really is a cause for celebration.
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[ He makes sure to preface that as he takes a bite of his burger, peeling back a bit more of the wrapper as he glances down. ]
But it pays enough and, like I said, should help us get a place faster.
[ Because it's just a little more than obvious that Nero is not exactly a fan of the shared living space and wants somewhere more private and that can be considered theirs. ]
Also, doesn't mean I actually have it yet. But, here's hoping, right?
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[ She gives him a warm smile as she takes a few of the fries from her spot and eats them. While she wasn't really accustomed to eating fast food, she will admit that this didn't taste all that bad. ]
And... if they hire you, just remember it doesn't mean you have to stick with it... I know you want to get out of the commonspace fast, but... I also want you to be happy too, Nero.
[ She wasn't sure how long the two of them would be here. They could be here for months, years, or they could somehow leave tomorrow. But... even if that was the case, she wanted Nero to be happy with whatever he chose to do. ]
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As long as I have you with me, I'm happy.
[ He says that softly, perhaps even a little shyly, but he means each and every word... even as he goes back to taking another bite from his burger. ]
Where would you want to stay once it's a little more possible for us to do so?
[ Five cities leaves a lot of options, though he does remember the garden apartments they met outside that one time. ]
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[ She thinks about it as she starts to peel back the wrapper from her own burger. There were a few cities to choose from for the two of them, and as long as they didn't spend too crazily on a place, they could really get a place anywhere. She glanced at Nero as she took a small bite from her burger. Where would he want to live? He says it didn't matter as long as they were together, but... she still wanted to make him the happiest.
She takes another small bite before she answers. ]
Everglade might have some interesting apartments.
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Just... just give him a second here. ]
What?
[ Reaching for a napkin, he dabs at his mouth then. ]
Kyrie... Everglade isn't exactly the safest of the cities. I wouldn't want to put you in danger there.
[ He's heard the warnings and the "curfew" that comes with the city and how it more or less has a barrier running around it that works with fear or something of the sort. If it were just him, he wouldn't care about staying there. But with Kyrie... no, he can't risk her safety, regardless of his interest in the city. ]
I won't let you be put in danger.
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She frowned thoughtfully as she stared down at her lap, almost feeling a little guilty. ]
I'm.. sorry. I know from what I heard it wasn't the most peaceful place... but... when I kept thinking about it it sounded like a place you might like. I'm... happy to live anywhere as long as it's with you, so I thought... I'd gauge your reaction on Everglade.
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I know. But here... this isn't like Fortuna. We don't have to be around that sort of stuff... you don't have to be.
[ He looks over to Kyrie then, coming to move closer to her and, with a hand gently lifting to cradle the side of her face, he presses his forehead against hers. ]
If anything happened to you...
[ He can still remember the pain he felt when he reached for her could barely touch her, the ache that tore through him and leveled the ground around him in his anger. ]
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She wouldn't bring it up, not again. If such a thought made Nero feel this bad, she wouldn't even humor the idea a second more. Setting the food down in her lap, she moved to cup the side of his face in return. ]
I-I'm sorry, Nero. I didn't mean... I didn't want to worry you.
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Hey.
[ He says that softly, setting his burger down on the blanket for a moment so that his other hand can come up to rest against the side of her neck. ]
We're still tryna figure this all out, right?
[ This... being together thing... Kyrie being with a demon. ]
I mean... there's bound to be some bumps in the road along the way. Just... didn't expect to hit a big one so soon.
[ The sound of soft laughter can be heard under his breath before he lets his gaze drop for a moment. ]
It's not so much that I'm worried about you not being able to handle things... it's the other people living in this city that I'm not so sure about.
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If this is the worst thing they'd discuss in their life, she was pretty sure they could handle anything. ]
I... understand. There are so many different people here, with different abilities and different passions... neither of us know exactly how these people react to newcomers like us.
[ She didn't want to add, but she didn't really know much about self defense either. If Nero wasn't around, what if something... or someone came for her? ]
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Coming to pull back some, Nero falls silent for a moment and allows himself to gaze off to the side as he quietly mulls over something; it's easy to see he is with the way he chews over his bottom lip. ]
Would you... be against learning how to... I don't know, maybe defend yourself?
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Defend myself? I-I no... I mean No I wouldn't be against learning..!
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I don't mean anything fancy. [ Not like what he can do. ] But just something basic, even if it's to just get away.
[ He sighs, however, blue fingers brushing through strands of white hair. ]
I don't know. Maybe it's a dumb idea. It's not like I want you to have to deal with that sort of stuff.
[ The stuff that he does. ]
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I don't.... think it's a dumb idea, Nero. I'm not really sure... how to go about learning but...
[ She shifted her gaze to her lap, as her fingers lightly brush against his hand a few times. ]
And while I know neither of us want to think about it.... if there happens to be a day... where someone decided to act... less than favorable and you weren't around... if I were to learn some defense I could get away. Right...?
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Although, someone does come to mind (no, not Dante) and he mulls over that option for a moment before he looks to their hands. ]
Yeah. I might know someone who could help you out there.
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You do...?
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Yeah. Her name's Jill, she seems pretty cool to me. Knows her stuff, that's for sure.
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If she has your approval, then I know I can trust her.
[ Just don't look at her face, Nero. Her eyes are sparkling. ]
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