[Insert witty, fantastic setting details here. Seriously, all you really need to know is that it's a festival. A MONTH LONG festival with Fireworks happening every night once Darkness falls.]
Always the ladies' man. But if it's free, there's nothing to lose. So I don't have an excuse not to try, do I? [ She holds her hands out for the mallet. ]
No, I don't think I can expect you to be any less ridiculous. [ /POTSHOT but really Zack she adores you. It's that same "ridiculousness" that makes her start giggling as he fistpumps. ]
All pouting aside, though. It's just too difficult to not be grinning while he watches her take her swing. Impressive!
...But something must be done about that disappointment. Since she made it so far up there, he picks her out a much nicer consolation prize. How about a pretty felt rose? He offers it to her with a sympathetic smile. ]
That was close! To tell you the truth, I didn't get it on my first try, either. [ Probably because he was holding back so he didn't smash the whole thing-- But that's beside the point. ] You even did better than the last guy.
[ He sounds oh so terribly put upon as he takes a few seconds to preen in the midst of all this hard-earned flattery.
All right, now that that's done. Another windup and a swing--
And it's out of the park! The crowd goes wild! ...Or maybe that's just Zack cheering himself on, but, hey, somebody has to. The hard clang of the bell is a little anticlimactic, anyway. With a (completely necessary) spin of the mallet, he turns back to Aerith (and the crowd at large, because he is still technically on the clock). ]
[ It's anticlimactic after antics, but the clang draws the attention of anyone who wasn't already looking at Zack. And now they definitely know it's not rigged to be unwinnable, so you can just see the interest building.
Aerith puffs out her cheeks. While a line might be good for earning money, it's bad for getting to talk with Zack freely.
Sooooo... ]
Okay! Now that you've won, you have to reward yourself!
Oh, well, all right. I think you should... take a break! Needy need feeding, like you said.
[ She will now attempt to make Zack the second person she hauls around today, hooking her arm around his. (This isn't so much cheekiness as her having no patience when it comes to having Zack's company anymore. SHE WAITED. FOUR YEARS. Any customers can wait a little too.) ]
[ And just think of all those letter-writing induced hand cramps. Agonizing.
Luckily, Zack is completely unresistant to this treatment, hesitating only to toss a wave back toward the game booth's owners. ] Hey, boss! Goin' on break for a while!
[ And then it's all attention on Aerith, just as planned. ]
So... You were saying something about food? [ Yes he fully expects to catch an elbow to the ribs for that one. ]
[ And his expectations are correct!--at least for the half-second before Aerith's stomach growls, interrupting the action and setting her to a blush. ]
--Maybe it's not such a bad idea.
[ Do not say anything she has an elbow and she knows how to poke it
Though really, she wouldn't be surprised to be teased for that one. ]
I've been making flower arrangements, but I wasn't really charging... guess I should have. [ No "wallet full of money", oops. ] Still, as long as you've got enough for two, we can make more later! What do you want to eat?
Don't worry, I've got us covered. [ Tsk, tsk. But he'll let that one slide, for now, since it's such a nice day. There's no use arguing with Aerith, anyway. ] Hmmm... I don't know. A little bit of everything! I'm starving! What about you? Anything look good?
Cotton candy seems like a winner at a festival. Maybe something more filling first, though. Hmm... hot dogs? [ She points to a stand just across the street. First meal back from the dead = totally a healthy one!!!
Well, since it was a festival it wasn't like they would have gotten something healthy elsewhere. ]
[ Hey, not eating junk food is not living, and if they don't show all these darn kids how to do it, who's gonna? ]
Hot dogs? Sure thing! [ Is he drooling, already? Because he feels like he might be drooling a little. Making a beeline over there now to join the line. Good thing it's a short one. ] Oh yeah, what do you want on yours? I'm thinkin' everything. There's nothing I don't wanna try!
[ She slowly ticks off on her fingers. ] Ketchup, mustard, onions...mayonnaise?
[ This combination may only make sense to her taste buds. Though she laughs when she notices Zack's eagerness. ] Slow down a little. We've still got a person in front of us!
[ And she can sneak her foot on his foot...not stomping or anything like that, but putting enough pressure to try to make that tapping a little harder. She doesn't say anything this time, but there's a side-glance at him full of amusement.
Until asks them what they want--at which point Aerith bounds up. ]
[ He doesn't even seem to realize he's doing that until she tries to step (gently, at least) on his toes -- and then, of course, it's a challenge. She'll never wi--
Oh nevermind, game called on account of hot dogs. Good thing Aerith pays attention. But he's in charge of the other kind of paying, so Zack digs for some gil while the vendor prepares their food. ]
One with everything you've got! And the other, uh... Mustard, ketchup, onions, and mayonnaise? [ And it's his turn with the sideways glance (totally missing out on the weird look this order earns them). Was that it? ] Hey, thanks. Keep the change!
lmfao I had whole phrases missing from that response
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[ And here's the lady's weapon of choice; for how carelessly he seems apt to swing the mallet around, he's very careful in handing it over. ]
Oh yeah! That's the spirit! [ And the obligatory fist pump of approval. ] Let's see what you've got!
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Here I go! [ aaaaaaaaaand the windup--! ]
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done. and apparently <blink> doesn't work in comments!
and hey, it's decently higher than that guy got it!
but
still no bell ding. :( ]
Phooey...
bringing this up to DW forthwith. >( blink is the most necessary tag
All pouting aside, though. It's just too difficult to not be grinning while he watches her take her swing. Impressive!
...But something must be done about that disappointment. Since she made it so far up there, he picks her out a much nicer consolation prize. How about a pretty felt rose? He offers it to her with a sympathetic smile. ]
That was close! To tell you the truth, I didn't get it on my first try, either. [ Probably because he was holding back so he didn't smash the whole thing-- But that's beside the point. ] You even did better than the last guy.
The MOST necessary.
She keeps her obsession so secret!]Thanks. But--did you really try it before? I know you can hit that bell.
[ Zack has 1 Mallet being foisted upon him. ]
Your turn.
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And, I don't know, all that time he spent loafing around the church watching her garden...]What? Me? [ He tries to affect some level of modesty (without much success) as he accepts the mallet back. Time to show off!
After first drawing it out for dramatic effect. He rolls his shoulders uncertainly, centering himself in front of the plate. ]
Well, if you really think I'll make it...
[ Fishing for compliments? Shamelessly. ]
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[ The joking around is what makes this so fun. ]
A big strong SOLDIER should be able to hit it, no problem.
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[ He sounds oh so terribly put upon as he takes a few seconds to preen in the midst of all this hard-earned flattery.
All right, now that that's done. Another windup and a swing--
And it's out of the park! The crowd goes wild! ...Or maybe that's just Zack cheering himself on, but, hey, somebody has to. The hard clang of the bell is a little anticlimactic, anyway. With a (completely necessary) spin of the mallet, he turns back to Aerith (and the crowd at large, because he is still technically on the clock). ]
Looks like you were right. No problem!
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Aerith puffs out her cheeks. While a line might be good for earning money, it's bad for getting to talk with Zack freely.
Sooooo... ]
Okay! Now that you've won, you have to reward yourself!
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[ Tapping the line of his jaw with a finger: this is the thinkiest of faces. ]
Sounds kind of selfish, though. Maybe somebody else should decide what's a fair prize? You know, so there's no, uh, conflict of interests?
[ wink wink nudge nudge (okay just the winking, he's not feeling quite that cheeky, today -- though nobody'd know it from the look on his face) ]
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[ She will now attempt to make Zack the second person she hauls around today, hooking her arm around his. (This isn't so much cheekiness as her having no patience when it comes to having Zack's company anymore. SHE WAITED. FOUR YEARS. Any customers can wait a little too.) ]
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Luckily, Zack is completely unresistant to this treatment, hesitating only to toss a wave back toward the game booth's owners. ] Hey, boss! Goin' on break for a while!
[ And then it's all attention on Aerith, just as planned. ]
So... You were saying something about food? [ Yes he fully expects to catch an elbow to the ribs for that one. ]
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--Maybe it's not such a bad idea.
[ Do not say anything she has an elbow and she knows how to poke it
Though really, she wouldn't be surprised to be teased for that one. ]
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Better not try his luck. ]
Well, I did make a little money, today. Let's go spend it!
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Well, since it was a festival it wasn't like they would have gotten something healthy elsewhere. ]
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Hot dogs? Sure thing! [ Is he drooling, already? Because he feels like he might be drooling a little. Making a beeline over there now to join the line. Good thing it's a short one. ] Oh yeah, what do you want on yours? I'm thinkin' everything. There's nothing I don't wanna try!
[ Food, you have been missed. ]
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[ This combination may only make sense to her taste buds. Though she laughs when she notices Zack's eagerness. ] Slow down a little. We've still got a person in front of us!
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His grin takes a turn for the sheepish when she reins him back in. ] Heh, sorry. I guess I am getting a little ahead of us. I can wait.
[ And super patiently tap this foot... ]
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Until asks them what they want--at which point Aerith bounds up. ]
Two hot dogs, please!
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Oh nevermind, game called on account of hot dogs. Good thing Aerith pays attention. But he's in charge of the other kind of paying, so Zack digs for some gil while the vendor prepares their food. ]
One with everything you've got! And the other, uh... Mustard, ketchup, onions, and mayonnaise? [ And it's his turn with the sideways glance (totally missing out on the weird look this order earns them). Was that it? ] Hey, thanks. Keep the change!
lmfao I had whole phrases missing from that response
She cradles her hot dog carefully, taking a moment to enjoy the smell.
It has obviously been way too long since they've eaten something...Okay, taking a bite now. ] I think we must have done something funny.
it's okay, it's okay. awkward english just makes us more canon ♥
...true. especially with Aerith.
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