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Characters: Iceland (cashnotash ) and you.
Location: Around the Shopping District; near Death By Pastry or near the Northern Lights would work, too!
Rating: Should be G unless anyone's acting up.
Time: November 14; Lunchtime/afternoon-ish
Description: It's a boring Sunday and Iceland is going out for lunch. Hopefully something (or someone) interesting would alleviate the boredom.


[ It's just another day in Death City for Iceland. Morning comes, he skipped training because he still doesn't feel like it, he tried to avoid thinking anything that's related to his partner, he had breakfast with Alice, the usual. There's nothing of significance except that he felt bored, more so than usual. Perhaps it's because he's been trapped here for three months now, or perhaps it's because he doesn't really have anything to do ever since BREW decided to make him partnerless. Well, he doesn't really have anything to do either aside from going to class and work when Nura was still with him, but at least he could go on a mission anytime. He's been considering trying to resonate with someone else just for the sake of going on a mission and get out of the city for a while, but decided against it in the end (as usual). He's not ready to replace his lost partner yet, it's still too soon.

Well, you know what? Screw everything. It's Sunday, there's no work or class, and he's going out for lunch. Normally, he'd take Alice with him, but right now, he's in the mood for going solo. Even crushes are no exception when it comes to precious alone time. That's how he ended up strolling in the Shopping District, with either the Northern Lights or Death By Pastry in mind, secretly hoping that something interesting would happen. Or even someone, for that matter. ]


[[ooc; either action or prose works. please state the location in the subject line! tags will most likely come in the morning or WHEN I AM AWAKE because I need to sleep now, hnnnngh. ]]

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[celestialistic.livejournal.com]

That stage?

Yep, just this once. I-If it makes it any better, I was about to go and eat!

THAT ICON IS ADORABLE

[cashnotash.livejournal.com]

[ If she had never met a cryptic person before, she's going to have lots of fun and misadventures with Iceland. He's being cryptic for the sake of being cryptic. Usually when he's bored. He can be the blunt-est person she'll ever met when he's in the mood. That's who he essentially is, a walking contradiction, and she had to deal with it. ]

That stage where you find it hard to eat and stuff because you still can't accept the fact that you'd been spirited away into another world to fight a war that's not yours. [ See? That's what I mean by being blunt. ] I called it extreme culture shock. That's okay, everyone's been there, I guess.

[ Why yes, he's trying his best to be consoling. Although his voice and expression are far from it. By the way, she should be thankful that he's willing to explain. Normally he'd leave it at that and frustrate the other party. ]

Ah. [ See that hand covering his mouth? He's trying his best NOT TO LAUGH. ] No, it doesn't make it any better. [ Never, ever going to stop teasing Lucy. ] But we can have lunch together.

[ Straight face forever. ]

NO U + YOU HAVE A PENGUIN. *A*

[celestialistic.livejournal.com]

There’s really such a thing?!? I mean, I’ve gotten used to the idea of being... trapped here, but I guess it’s not so easy to convince the rest of my body.

It really does make it better! Think about it! I could be forgetting all the time and be starving myself, right?

Lunch sounds great.

IT'S A PUFFIN, DUDE.

[cashnotash.livejournal.com]

[ You know what, there's a certain pleasure when he can read other people like a book and, on the contrary, they can't read him at all. This is what's happening now, and it sucked all of his boredom away. ]

Maybe. [ Fact of the day: Iceland is an Unreliable Narrator. That's why you shouldn't believe everything he said. He's not responsible for whatever result it brings if you do, by the way. ] You have a stubborn body, don't you?

[ Nope, he had no idea that his sentence sounds awkward. He had no idea and he doesn't care, to be exact. ]

Right, but it still doesn't make it any better. [ Arguing with him is pointless since he's more stubborn than Lucy's body. And he's definitely laughing obnoxiously on the inside now. ] Good. Any particular place in mind?

[ She should be grateful that they're in the public and other noises drowns the sound of her stomach. If not, then he wouldn't be able to hold back his laughter any longer. There's a small pause afterwards, and then, because he loves torturing her- ]

It's not a date, by the way.

I TRIED. I AM SORRY.

[celestialistic.livejournal.com]

What kind o-- And what is that supposed to mean exactly!?

Hm, I've eaten out a couple of times, but I guess I'm still pretty inexperienced. Do you have any recommendations, Iceland?

A da- what!? N-n-no one said anything about a date. I wasn't even thinking tha-

WHY SORRY, IT'S OKAY. Also he's gonna continue trolling her...

[cashnotash.livejournal.com]

[ As a matter of fact, he's not going to make it easy for anyone, including Alice. That's how he rolls, deal with it. It runs in the family, anyway. If anything, Norway is worse. And no, that's not a new form of harassment. Well, it is a harassment, but not really, if that even makes any sense. ]

Nothing. [ As straight-faced as ever. ] What's with that? I don't bite. Only occasionally.

[ Read: the step back and the wary look. ]

I'd recommend the Northern Lights, but I'm going to look biased since I worked there. [ Brief, thoughtful pause. ] I'm going to recommend it anyway.

[ Don't hate, he's one of those people with a non-linear, "unconventional" thinking pattern. Haters gonna hate and taters gonna tate, anyway, Iceland doesn't care. ]

Are you sure you wasn't thinking that? I can read minds, you know. [ Lies and slander. ] Besides, you're flustered.

[ Unfortunately for Lucy, yes, she's seriously dealing with this. It's not a new kind of nightmare or something along that line. It's pure, unadulterated trolling, possibly motivated by revenge of some sort, since he's usually the one being teased about getting flustered and stuff. One thing for sure, though: schadenfreude. ]

THAT I LACKED KNOWLEDGE OF THE BEAUTIFUL PUFFIN. orz||

[celestialistic.livejournal.com]

And what occasion would call for that?

Northern Lights, huh? Sounds good.

You can’t read minds and I am not flustered! This would be any normal girl’s reaction! Anyway, you better not be using any of these tricks on someone you really like - they'll totally misunderstand, you know.

I FORGIVE YOU BECAUSE OF YOUR AWESOME ICONS. Also, I'll get back to your PM soon! Or I'll try to. ;;

[cashnotash.livejournal.com]

[ Trolling, arguing and teasing comes in one package with Iceland's company, and that's actually a good sign, because that means he's at ease being with Lucy. And considered her interesting. It's what he do to the people he likes - for example, he's picking on Alice almost all the time. One might think that someone like him wasn't capable of being playful with his loved ones, but that's certainly wrong. If she's good at reading body languages, she might notice that his stance is less guarded and more casual, albeit the crossed arms, the kind of attitude he exhibited around people he considered friends or feel at ease with. ]

Guess.

[ Dryly, with an edge of mystery. It's his intention to make her forget about that "stubborn body" part. Although, it could be more fun if she realised that she was being steered away. ]

It's not far from here. We're doing American food this week, thanks to America.

[ Why, yes, he's trying to stifle a laughter again. Lucy, why are you so adorable, gullible, and trollable? ]

I don't recall any normal girl's reaction being as flustered as you if they really are not flustered and thoughts of date really doesn't cross their mind. Besides, normally, they'd be disappointed. [ The last sentence is just for pure shock value. Just like everything else. He's that type of guy. ] On the contrary, I'd tell her that it is a date to someone I "really like".

[ T- trying to hide a light blush. It isn't working. ]

\o/ You're so forgiving! OMG, sry, it became so insanely long.

[celestialistic.livejournal.com]

How am I suppose to guess that kind of thing!? And you’ve never answered my first question, did you!

American food? I've never heard of it! But, I'm not very picky so I'm looking forward to it.

It really didn’t cross my mind at all! And, of course being flustered is natural. Even to this extent! N-no matter how used to it I may be! D-disappointed!?! Oh~?

You’re so bold, Iceland! You really liiiike her, don't you.

what no i am the bitchiest of the bitches. BUT DON'T BE SORRY I LOVE TEEL DEER.

[cashnotash.livejournal.com]

With your psychic powers, maybe. [ It doesn't matter if she had no such thing, this is just sarcasm anyway. ] Took you long enough to realise it.

[ There may be a smirk accompanying the words because he just can't help it. The change in her tone only serves to amuse him more - as long as she's not angry for real, it's all still fun and games. If she is angry, well, he's going to apologise because honestly, it's not his intention to make her lose her temper. Granted, he's pushing her buttons and pulling her leg, but there's no malice at all behind his actions. And she shouldn't give up trying to squeeze out answers (in general) from him because he's not convoluted, cryptic, and annoying all the time. Well, that's sort of his default mode, but there are times when he's actually being helpful. Alas, this certainly isn't one of those times. You can blame boredom. Furthermore, yes, those things were absurd things that obviously had no clear definition from the very start. ]

No such thing as a country named America in your world? That's okay. [ He almost blurted out, "you don't know American food? you have got to be kidding me." but then he remembered about her world not having countries and all. ] I guess his food wasn't so bad.

[ Shrugs, and at what Lucy said next, he stared at her with an indescribable look before burst out laughing. Of course, being the dignified guy he is, his laughter isn't of the obnoxious kind, and he quickly placed a hand over his mouth to stifle it. A couple of seconds later, he's going to clear his throat and regained his composure. ]

Oh, really? I'm not going to believe any of that, you know. Especially since you said that you're used to it. [ It's not just "not working", it backfired. Badly. ] I see that you're still in denial about your own disappointment.

[ He may come across as overconfident, but that's not the case. It's just for the sake of trolling her, yes. Iceland doesn't have any elementary school friends since he never went to school, but he knows that look very well. And how he hated it. Cue frowning. ]

You're just disappointed that I'd set my sights on somebody else. [ A huff, and he looked away, obviously covering the fact that he's blushing. ] Well, are we going to have lunch or are we going to stand here and talk about my nonexistent crush all day?

[ For your record, it's clear that he's denying the fact that he is in love with someone. Have fun with that. ]

FAR FROM, MY BUU! jghjdg *SPARKLES*

[celestialistic.livejournal.com]

I don’t have any psychic powers! Nor do you!

Unfortunately, we don't. It sounds like a pretty interesting place, though. As long as the food is good, I’m all for it!



Iceland!! Yo—

I-- y- se- it’s no-

I am not disappointed. The only thing that disappoints me is… the fact that you’re blatantly lying to me.

Really..........also, this isn't twilight. *SPARKLES WITH ANYWAY*

[cashnotash.livejournal.com]

[ Iceland can predict the the splitting headache, as well. And the frustration. He basks on it, you know. The fact that she was yelling caught people's attention, though, and some of those people even stared at them, obviously wondering what happened between Lucy and him. ]

I know, there's no need to cause a commotion. [ He's going to close the distance between them, placed his hands on her shoulder, and turned her around. Then he proceeded to (try to) steer her towards the Northern Lights. Whether she liked it or not. ] We're going to the Northern Lights now, unless you're not hungry anymore. In that case, you can watch me eat.

[ Lowered his voice, and returned some of those people's stare with a "what the hell are you lookin' at, bro, everything's fine here" look. Obviously, he doesn't like the fact that he - they - were suddenly the center of attention. Kind of. She should be grateful that he didn't choose to tell those people that her hunger is driving her insane or something along that line. ]

Well, I guess it is. I worked there, though, so it has become an everyday thing to me. [ Shrugs. Not asking him is the right decision, because, even though he'd try to keep his trolling at a minimum after the commotion she'd caused, it'd still happen. One would wonder what sort of girl falls in love with him... ] The food is good, and I can assure you, I'm not biased.

[ The apologetic smile actually made the Nordic feel kind of guilty. Unfortunately, being the linefacer he is, it doesn't show at all. ]

I'm what? [ His tone is definitely challenging her. ] For your record, I don't speak whatever alien language you speak, Lucy. Sorry.

[ The whole display is beyond fascinating to Iceland. It felt like he could tease her all day long. ]

What? [ The smile that graced his lips was just as challenging. And what she said next doesn't seem to faze him at all. If anything, that smile is growing a little wider. ] I'm not "blatantly lying". You'd started to sound like my brother, you know. He's hallucinating about things like this, all the time.

[ This is the face of a liar. Don't trust it. ]

( ooc: I think it's relevant to mention that I can't tag the maid cafe log because of an IC reason! Iceland is going on a date out with Alice that day. I CAN TAG THE BIKINI ONE, THOUGH, IF THERE IS SUCH THING... )

You know you love it. What's more attractive than a sparkling vampire?

[celestialistic.livejournal.com]

Don’t count me out of a meal so easily. Especially when I'm looking forward to it!



Either way, I’m not very picky, you know, as long as it’s not winged fish or something.

That wasn’t what I meant at all! You know, I just, It jus-- J-just forget it. Please.

And for the record, I am not hallucinating. I just think I know you better than that. Plus, I could give you all sorts of advice!

Lateness. HAHA sob ;;;

[cashnotash.livejournal.com]

You're telling me. Who started the riot in the first place? [ Placing the blame on her, how clever. But if she pointed that out, he's going to tell her that she was the one who started yelling and that he wasn't even provoking her, he's just pulling her leg. Or more like, pulling her legs and arms and hair with a perfectly even face. ] Especially when you haven't eaten breakfast.

[ Obviously, he needs to bring that up. And after they were some fair distance away from those people, he retracted his hands, letting them fall to his side. Then he started pacing faster, leading her. ]

Winged fish? [ Shoots her a glance. ] Sounds interesting. Unfortunately, we don't have such thing.

[ Masochistic girls, as if it wasn't obvious already. That, or ones like Alice, who can withstand constant exposure to trolling and thinks that he's adorable and charming. To be fair, he's not that bad - he's cute, in a rather otherworldly way thanks to his complexion, and you know how an ~*air of mystery*~ enhanced someone's allure. But really, it's a lack of social skills and some centuries in isolation speaking, not an air of mystery. That, coupled with the inability to age properly (plus other weird shit that comes in one package with being a nation) and innate derpiness, produced Iceland. ]

I'll let it slide this time. [ The look on his face clearly spelled out "next time I won't let you get away with these kind of things". ] Everyone thinks they know me better.

[ The next look he gave her wasn't good news either. ]

And believe me, they're all wrong. [ Take Germany for an example. Every time he thought that he got Iceland figured out, he said something that throws him off. Same thing with Alice. ] If I want some advice, I'll go to some weirdass dating site. Or an advisor. Or even a psychic. Whatever strikes my fancy.

[ He stops as they reached the restaurant. ]

Thanks for the kind offer, but it's nothing I can't handle.

( ooc: THERE IS NO LOG but only the one I gave you ;;; their old threads are just as cute, though, and I can give you the links if you'd like. ♥ if I don't tag back after this, feel free to assume that she'd find out about it! As for that, he's a very careful person, but he'll slip eventually. SEE ABOVE. He finally admits that he's in love with someone. |D )