soul_logs | [OPEN] Love Shack

Characters: OPEN
Location: Nocturne Bazaar
Rating: Gen… Maybe. Don't do anything you wouldn't tell your mother about!
Time: April 3rd, April 4th
Description: The "attraction" was quite the hit last time. Who will you find yourself shacked up with now?

The island the Bazaar sits on is certainly big, but who thought they'd be able to fit an entire river on top of it? The line for the ride is just as large as you'd think it'd be, and it's been split in two with a tall screen to prevent people in both sides from seeing the other.

The staffers operating the line don't seem to care about making it grow; they're literally pulling people unlucky enough to wander too close and shoving them in a line before they can protest. You could try to get away, but the rest of the crowd's pushing impatiently forward and before long, you're up.

You might as well just get it over with. Hopefully the company's nice.

((ooc; this log takes place over both the first day and the second day. please use the subject line indicator [ NAME | DATE | OPEN/CLOSED ] and keep in mind that during the second day, characters will likely be under the effects of growing madness!))

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[It'll be an interesting relationship, that's for sure.]

Zaki?

[She's surprised when he suddenly hugs her, but doesn't hesitate to wrap her arms about him. She places one hand on his hair in a comforting manner, her voice soft when she speaks.]

I don't plan to, Zaki. I don't have a Meister. But I am a fighter, you know. [She turns her head slightly so she can whisper loud enough so only he can hear her.]

I know they're dangerous, but I won't tell you not to worry. I'd feel the same way about you, you know.

I know you're a fighter, a very good fighter and I trust you. But when I look at your hands or when I think of you as you fight those monsters...

[He'd give up on his life with a smile if he knew he saved Sheena with it.]

But you don't have to worry for me. I never fought for this city, the most dangerous thing I faced here were lighters and kitchen knives.

[He bitterly admits that his staying in this city was not a help to anyone.]

[She hugs him tighter, trying so hard to tell him without words that she understands what he's attempting to tell her.]

Don't forget the sandstorm, Zaki. That was pretty dangerous. [A little levity to help ease his bitterness.]

But, that's the thing about a war. You never know what will happen, or what you might have to do. [She steps back slightly to place a kiss on his cheek.]

I think you'll be fine when the time comes. [She's got faith in him.]

[Sheena made the impossible. Yamazaki laughs when he think of his heroic fight with the sandstorm.]

You're right, I stood face to face with a sandstorm and I survived! And you were there for me to help...Seriously, I'd do it again just for that.

[He still laughs, but he means it seriously. He'd do it again just to meet Sheena.]

Next time...I'll be there with you and fight, even if I have only a lighter. I promise.

[He'd like to kiss back the girl but kissing her when they're alone is way more dangerous than a sandstorm, or a Witch! Because he knows what would happen if he did it.]

[Smiling, she shakes her head slowly.]

I don't think you really need to go to such lengths for me, Zaki, but I appreciate the thought.

[She's teasing. She'd love to meet him again and again--no matter the scenario.]

I have faith in you, Zaki; I really do. I know you'll do fine in a fight.

[She solves his problem--or maybe makes it worse--by kissing him again on the cheek before releasing him from the hug, and holding him instead by the hand.]

[Zaki doesn't really want to be released, but Sheena did what was the best for both of them at this moment.]

It's not just for you, it's for the town and...for myself.

[For who does this guy want to lie?]

I'd like if you were proud of me.

[No, no more kisses and hugs when they're alone!]

[The fact that she did might tell him something about how she's feeling, too, since she did it for herself as well.]

That's always a good goal to have, Zaki.

[She looks up at him in surprise then smiles softly.]

What makes you think I'm not already?

[What? Does he have a good goal? It must be true. Sheena said so and she must be true, she's so smart!

He looks at the girl curiously.]

Why would you be proud? I did not do anything.

[She'll argue that part about her being smart, though.]

Are you sure about that?

[She reaches up and gently touches the skin that had been injured by the sandstorm--now completely healed.]

You've been through a lot, Zaki, and I mean a lot. [And faced them head on.] So, yes, you have done something to be proud of.

[That would be one hell of an argument! His girl is smart.]

Yeah, you may be right, all that ass-kicking and beating up I got while I was at home...Wait, how do you know about that?

[But the girl's touch heals them all. She has a miraculous healing hand!]

[Her eyes narrow in confusion in anger.]

What? I didn't know anything about that, Zaki. I was talking about the things that have happened here.

[She gives his hand a squeeze.]

But if anyone ever hurts you, they'll have to deal with me, too.

[She's just a little protective of those she cares about.]

You didn't...I thought you spoke of those times when...huh...

[This is horrible...He must lie something right now!][Sheena is a sleeping volcano!]

No, I didn't. [Her voice is soft.] I'm sorry you had to go through all of that, Zaki. I really am.

[Yeah, she can erupt any time--but she won't at you. Not for trying to keep this from her.]

You okay?

Yes.

[No.]

No. I...I want to tell you something. You must know about it. It wouldn't be fair if I hid it from you.

But first and foremost you must know that I do love you. It's the truth. I love you and I'll feel the same when...

[No, there's no time for this.]

And I love someone else, too.

[She had started to breathe a sigh of relief when he changed his answer. Expecting something about the past, she stares at him a moment before she finds the words.]

You love someone else?

[She's not angry or hurt; she's confused. (okay, maybe a little hurt) Maybe she's not as worthy to be loved as she had been led to believe back home.]

[He just looks at Sheena for a moment before he gets the meaning of her words. The girl missed the most important part of what he said!]

I love someone else too, Sheena! I love you and someone, who is not you. I love two different person [And how different they are!], and one of them is you! the other is...not you.

[And he hopes everything is explained now.]

[Of course she missed it, this girl's got some issues concerning her own worth. She's only just recently accepted that it's okay to be alive, after all.]

I think I get it.

[So he's not just stringing her along. That would have been bad--since she's been developing similar feelings for him, too.]

[OPEN] Love Shack

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