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[Raynar Saassin]

Soon though, a certain bird would return, stumbling over to Winter and chuckling.

"Heheheheheh... miss me?" Qrow asked as he stood there, the stench of alcohol even more evident in his breath now. Ciel and Sebastian had since left, as Ciel had grown bored of the conversation.

"..."

Of course he was already back, undoubtedly having ditched Ironwood's men elsewhere. She had hoped the two strangers would at least have a sliver of manners, if only enough to introduce the odd taller man, but she supposed she had to accept that some people were merely uncultured. In any case, her annoyed demeanor weakened when Qrow returned, replaced by a wary one as she tilted her head down and squeezed her eyes shut.

"...'Miss' is one word," she grumbled, one gloved hand raising to rub her left temple.

"Well, I didn't hear a 'no'. I mean, I didn't hear a 'no' in the hotel room earlier either. Heh." Qrow said, obviously having even less of a filter when he was drunk.

"..."

A long few moments passed, Winter seeming almost as though frozen in place in a manner befitting of her name. She stared blankly forward with nary but a faint twitch, completely silent as that implication hung limp in the air.

And then she roared to life, the blush that had seemed to lightly brush her cheeks upon those words suddenly deepening in an instant as her hands clenched to fists at her side.

"How dare you!" she seethed, all of her tolerance suddenly out the window. She had tried to be patient with him, but even with their new status as a couple, she couldn't let such blatant implications- in front of her commanding officer nonetheless -slide so easily. "I've refrained from striking you thus far, but if you continue to mock me, I will not be so kind," she snapped, looking about ready to pummel him right there.

"Ahem." Ironwood coughed as he held his Coffee Mug. "Miss Winter, do you not recall the lessons involving Self-Control? While our friend Qrow here may get on your nerves, causing a conflict in this hotel will only serve to give us a negative reputation here. Whoever owns this hotel, we are their honoured guests. The least you two could do is show some restraint. Qrow. How did you get past those two soldiers?"

@Raptor Jesus @Pretentious Pineapple

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Iris Heart - The Bar - Atlas Soldiers.

Meanwhile back at the Bar...

"*Hic*I think we drank too much... *Hic*"
"Yeah... *Hic*. Hey... where's hic, Qrow?"
"Ah, he can *hic* handle himself. *hic*"
"Yeah, *hic* you're right. *hic* I'm just gonna *hic* pass out over *hic* here now..."
"Me *hic* too..."

And so both soldiers were passed out on the table, which allowed Qrow to leave the bar without them blocking his way. After half an hour, they would awaken to find that Iris Heart was still at the bar, standing above them.

"Hmhm~ You too fine gentlemen shall keep me... Occupied. We are going to have so much fun together~"
"H-*hic*uh?"
"Who are *hic* you lady?"
"Me?~ Hmhm." She exclaimed with a pause as she flashed them a Sadistic Smirk. "I'm your mistress, and you two are my playthings~ Now come with me~" She exclaimed as she grabbed both of them by their collars and dragged them out of the bar into a unlabelled room where she began her usual activities involving bondage and a large amount of whipping and crushing. The normal Sadist Things.

Iris Heart's punishments were so severe, those Soldiers are going to need therapy for the rest of their lives if they wish to forget what they had just experienced.​

 

[Takumi]

"Oof!" Yato fell back upon being tacklehugged at full force by the pinkette. Yukine chuckled softly at this.

"We just got here, actually." the blonde answered. When asked where Hiyori was, Yato felt his face grow warm.

"She wasn't with us when we got here, but I texted her a couple times." Yato responded.

"More like a hundred." Yukine muttered.

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Lumine- Nexus

Entering the hotel was a young man with white hair and canine like features. He looked around this way and that, ears standing at attention as he took in the new surroundings curiously and warily.

"Hmm..."

This place seems alright so far... He thought.

@Pretentious Pineapple

 

[Raptor Jesus]

"Heh heh.... unlike you 'n the ice queen, they know how t'hava a good time." Turning to Winter, Qrow would only smirk. "Well, Winter here does too, and we were havin' a grand 'ole time 'til you showed up, Jimmy." Qrow said, still just as drunk as ever.

@Pretentious Pineapple @Raynar Saassin​

 

[Not a Writer]

"Ahem." Ironwood coughed as he held his Coffee Mug. "Miss Winter, do you not recall the lessons involving Self-Control? While our friend Qrow here may get on your nerves, causing a conflict in this hotel will only serve to give us a negative reputation here. Whoever owns this hotel, we are their honoured guests. The least you two could do is show some restraint. Qrow. How did you get past those two soldiers?"

@Raptor Jesus @Pretentious Pineapple​

"Heh heh.... unlike you 'n the ice queen, they know how t'hava a good time." Turning to Winter, Qrow would only smirk. "Well, Winter here does too, and we were havin' a grand 'ole time 'til you showed up, Jimmy." Qrow said, still just as drunk as ever.

@Pretentious Pineapple @Raynar Saassin​

"...Yes, sir. I apologize," Winter grumbled stiffly, closing her eyes fleetingly with a scowl before managing to calm herself, straightening up and regaining her composure and neutral expression. The last thing she needed was Qrow getting her so riled up as to get her fighting him again. Which, despite their newly formed relationship, of which she still felt severely uncertain, she was certain he could achieve if he willed it.

Which he kinda seemed to be doing. T_T

How tempting it was to clock him right in that stupid pretty face of his. She hated him. Hated his stupid cocky smirk and his drunkenness and his blatant disregard for her wanting him to cease with the hints of their relationship, though she supposed to anyone else it wouldn't seem any different than his flirtations with her of before. "I will request you cease making such implications, Qrow," she grumbled, evidently struggling to refrain from outright tackling a bitch right there.

@Raptor Jesus @Raynar Saassin​

 

[Raptor Jesus]

"Y'know Winter, just cuz yer boss shows up don't mean ya gotta lie t'his face. Yer on vacation, lettem know that you 'n me 're a thing now. Ain't like he can fire ya for that." Qrow snorted as he struggled yo even stay afoot, slumped over and constantly swaying from side to side now.

@Pretentious Pineapple @Raynar Saassin​

 

[Raynar Saassin]

"...Yes, sir. I apologize," Winter grumbled stiffly, closing her eyes fleetingly with a scowl before managing to calm herself, straightening up and regaining her composure and neutral expression. The last thing she needed was Qrow getting her so riled up as to get her fighting him again. Which, despite their newly formed relationship, of which she still felt severely uncertain, she was certain he could achieve if he willed it.

Which he kinda seemed to be doing. T_T

How tempting it was to clock him right in that stupid pretty face of his. She hated him. Hated his stupid cocky smirk and his drunkenness and his blatant disregard for her wanting him to cease with the hints of their relationship, though she supposed to anyone else it wouldn't seem any different than his flirtations with her of before. "I will request you cease making such implications, Qrow," she grumbled, evidently struggling to refrain from outright tackling a bitch right there.

"Y'know Winter, just cuz yer boss shows up don't mean ya gotta lie t'his face. Yer on vacation, lettem know that you 'n me 're a thing now. Ain't like he can fire ya for that." Qrow snorted as he struggled yo even stay afoot, slumped over and constantly swaying from side to side now.

"Ahem..." Ironwood coughed for a moment before speaking up. "It's quite clear that she doesn't want to interact with you, Qrow. She's politely requested that you stop and yet you continue to barge in. I would of thought that the cocky Qrow would know how to respect a lady's wishes, or have you changed since we last met?" He responded with a small grin, hoping to throw him off her.

@Raptor Jesus @Pretentious Pineapple

 

[Raptor Jesus]

"Oh, shuddup, Jimmy. Me 'n her were doing great til you showed up. What're you even doin' here anyways? Don't you Atlas folk have better things to worry about than screwin around in some hotel?"

@Raynar Saassin @Pretentious Pineapple​

 

[Raynar Saassin]

"Oh, shuddup, Jimmy. Me 'n her were doing great til you showed up. What're you even doin' here anyways? Don't you Atlas folk have better things to worry about than screwin around in some hotel?"

"We gained reports of this hotel suddenly appearing on the map, and I went to investigate." Ironwood stated, standing with his hands behind his back in a professional manner. "So I came here with a small detachment of Soldiers to check it out. Figured we'd use this opportunity to rest after our battles against the Grimm. I had expected as much that I might find you here after discovering that there was a bar."

@Raptor Jesus @Pretentious Pineapple​

 

[Not a Writer]

"Ahaha, I'm so glad you're here, Yatty-chan~" she cooed even as she and the poor male crashed to the ground, the pinkette snuggling him without mercy even where they landed. Despite her occupation with cuddling him violently, she did give pause when Yukine stated they had only just arrived, giving an 'ohhh' of understanding.

What got even more understanding, though, was Yato's reddening face upon her mention of Hiyori. A small, knowing grin came to her face and a giggle parted her lips as she peered down at him. "Ahaha, does Yatty-chan have a crush on Hiyorin? Tell me, tell meeee~!" Kofuku demanded playfully, a particularly tight squeeze accompanying. Yukine's own words definitely hadn't helped. Though, despite her excited inquiry, something seemed to hit her and she relented in her fervent cuddling, actually pulling back slightly. "Ohh, I almost forgot. I made a friend, tooooo~ Yatty-chan, Yukki-kun, this is Yang~" the goddess cheerily introduced, gesturing to her 'friend' with the hand that still held Kokki.

@Takumi @Raynar Saassin

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Kody - Nexus > Halls

"...What are you looking like that for?" Kody grumbled, fixing his lupine companion with a less than pleased glower, his sharp green eyes bearing into his companion's back with distaste. "Fix your face. That dumb expression will just attract trouble," he snapped casually, obviously displeased. He didn't need this useless child following him about, but despite it all the male had still followed him, even here. It was like he lacked a mind of his own and really was a dog, only able to follow his master.

Unfortunately, that happened to be Kody.

With all of his will though, he tried to ignore his white-haired companion, instead glancing around the place with a blatant lack of interest. So. This was the multiverse hotel he had heard so much about, huh? Underwhelming, certainly, but it'd do he supposed. Without a word to Lumine, the male started away from the Nexus, not particularly expecting the wolf boy to follow. Exploration was in arrangement, considering this was a new place, naturally. He just hoped whatever he found would not bore him.

@Takumi

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Mabel Gleeful - Bar

"Mm," a mysterious female hummed where she was perched comfortably atop the counter of the bar, legs crossed neatly with one over the other. She had been observing the whole spectacle with the atlesian soldiers with mild interest, an amused grin on her lips as she witnessed the males being dragged off by none other than Iris Heart.

"...It would seem those two gentlemen will have a simply lovely time," she mused aloud, letting out a small giggle as she took a sip of her drink.

lel

---

"...I will request only once more, Qrow, lest you desire further repercussions. I suggest you not make such implications," Winter spoke dryly, a look of quickly climbing frustration on her face. Couldn't he take a hint? This was not something she wished to broach here with Ironwood present. She had thought she had made it clear that their affairs were not something she wished to be public. Especially not to her commanding officer. Besides, she thought he was a higher functioning drunk than this. He must have gotten.... Really blasted.

And she didn't like it. At least he usually had a little self control. If a minuscule, depressingly small, invisible-to-the-naked-eye amount.

@Raptor Jesus @Raynar Saassin

---

Aha, surely this is the way to--!

Quietly, the female blinked, her expression unreadable as she somehow came to yet another dead end at the end of the hallway she had ventured down. Seriously, this had to be, like, the fifth one. Who designed this place??? Why were there so many places that seemed to just wind up going nowhere?

...Okay. Maybe I am lost. Aha...

Rest in peace, Hiyori.​

 

[Raynar Saassin]

"Ahaha, I'm so glad you're here, Yatty-chan~" she cooed even as she and the poor male crashed to the ground, the pinkette snuggling him without mercy even where they landed. Despite her occupation with cuddling him violently, she did give pause when Yukine stated they had only just arrived, giving an 'ohhh' of understanding.

What got even more understanding, though, was Yato's reddening face upon her mention of Hiyori. A small, knowing grin came to her face and a giggle parted her lips as she peered down at him. "Ahaha, does Yatty-chan have a crush on Hiyorin? Tell me, tell meeee~!" Kofuku demanded playfully, a particularly tight squeeze accompanying. Yukine's own words definitely hadn't helped. Though, despite her excited inquiry, something seemed to hit her and she relented in her fervent cuddling, actually pulling back slightly. "Ohh, I almost forgot. I made a friend, tooooo~ Yatty-chan, Yukki-kun, this is Yang~" the goddess cheerily introduced, gesturing to her 'friend' with the hand that still held Kokki.

"Heya! Name's Yang as Kofuku mentioned. Nice to meet ya!" Yang exclaimed, taking off her sunglasses and greeting Kofuku's friend. "Don't mind how awesome I am with these sunglasses, gotta keep up my appearance, ya know? Gotta look as badass as possible!"

@Pretentious Pineapple @Takumi

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Reaper - A Secret Talon Research Lab - Overwatch Universe.

Reaper was in one of many Talon's secret research labs as they were experimenting with teleporters. After witnessing a character by the name of Symmetra possess such technology, Talon immediately grew intrigue on such tech and tried making some prototypes. And who better to test the new technology than non other than one of their best Agents: Reaper.

"And you're positive that this test will work? With my shadows, why would I need this sort of technology?"
"If this ends up backfiring and takes you somewhere else, then you'd be equipped to handle any kind of dangers. Now step into the teleporter if you please."
"Fine."

And so Reaper stepped into the teleporter, only to discover...

Reaper - The Nexus - Anyone

... That he had arrived at some strange portal hub inside of a hotel. Taking a look around to survey his surroundings, Reaper grunted as he discovered that he was in some sort of strange building, similar to that of a hotel. "I don't get paid enough for this. In fact, I'm pretty sure I don't get paid at all. Urgh!" He then noticed that there were quite the strange amount of people around the portal hub and decided to greet himself to anyone that saw his entrance.

"Death walks among you."

@Anyone​

 

[Takumi]

Yato and Yukine-random hall-Kofuku and Yang

It was a good thing Kofuku didn't stay on the subject of his crush on Hiyori for long, cause he was pretty busy wondering where and what the girl was doing.

Giving Yang a grin, the god greeted her with "Hey there! Delivery god Yato, at your service."

"Hey." Yukine greeted a little less enthusiastically. Once Yato got a chance to, while Kofuku wasn't looking he texted Hiyori again, muttering as he typed.

"Where...are...you..Hiyori..." he grumbled to himself as he typed it out and sent it.

@Pretentious Pineapple @Raynar Saassin

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Lumine-Nexus >Halls- Kody

Hearing Kody's voice he perked up for a moment, only to deflate a second later at the other boy's words. It wasn't like he caused trouble intentionally, and as the other's bodyguard he had to keep the other safe after all.

So mean...

Noticing that Kody was moving without him, he stumbled after him.

"A-ah, Kody wait!" he yelped, "I was just being careful, cause well, stranger danger and stuff like that." he added with a small nervous chuckle.

@Pretentious Pineapple

 

[Raptor Jesus]

"Ahaha, I'm so glad you're here, Yatty-chan~" she cooed even as she and the poor male crashed to the ground, the pinkette snuggling him without mercy even where they landed. Despite her occupation with cuddling him violently, she did give pause when Yukine stated they had only just arrived, giving an 'ohhh' of understanding.

What got even more understanding, though, was Yato's reddening face upon her mention of Hiyori. A small, knowing grin came to her face and a giggle parted her lips as she peered down at him. "Ahaha, does Yatty-chan have a crush on Hiyorin? Tell me, tell meeee~!" Kofuku demanded playfully, a particularly tight squeeze accompanying. Yukine's own words definitely hadn't helped. Though, despite her excited inquiry, something seemed to hit her and she relented in her fervent cuddling, actually pulling back slightly. "Ohh, I almost forgot. I made a friend, tooooo~ Yatty-chan, Yukki-kun, this is Yang~" the goddess cheerily introduced, gesturing to her 'friend' with the hand that still held Kokki.

@Takumi @Raynar Saassin

---

Kody - Nexus > Halls

"...What are you looking like that for?" Kody grumbled, fixing his lupine companion with a less than pleased glower, his sharp green eyes bearing into his companion's back with distaste. "Fix your face. That dumb expression will just attract trouble," he snapped casually, obviously displeased. He didn't need this useless child following him about, but despite it all the male had still followed him, even here. It was like he lacked a mind of his own and really was a dog, only able to follow his master.

Unfortunately, that happened to be Kody.

With all of his will though, he tried to ignore his white-haired companion, instead glancing around the place with a blatant lack of interest. So. This was the multiverse hotel he had heard so much about, huh? Underwhelming, certainly, but it'd do he supposed. Without a word to Lumine, the male started away from the Nexus, not particularly expecting the wolf boy to follow. Exploration was in arrangement, considering this was a new place, naturally. He just hoped whatever he found would not bore him.

@Takumi

---

Mabel Gleeful - Bar

"Mm," a mysterious female hummed where she was perched comfortably atop the counter of the bar, legs crossed neatly with one over the other. She had been observing the whole spectacle with the atlesian soldiers with mild interest, an amused grin on her lips as she witnessed the males being dragged off by none other than Iris Heart.

"...It would seem those two gentlemen will have a simply lovely time," she mused aloud, letting out a small giggle as she took a sip of her drink.

lel

---

"...I will request only once more, Qrow, lest you desire further repercussions. I suggest you not make such implications," Winter spoke dryly, a look of quickly climbing frustration on her face. Couldn't he take a hint? This was not something she wished to broach here with Ironwood present. She had thought she had made it clear that their affairs were not something she wished to be public. Especially not to her commanding officer. Besides, she thought he was a higher functioning drunk than this. He must have gotten.... Really blasted.

And she didn't like it. At least he usually had a little self control. If a minuscule, depressingly small, invisible-to-the-naked-eye amount.

@Raptor Jesus @Raynar Saassin

---

Aha, surely this is the way to--!

Quietly, the female blinked, her expression unreadable as she somehow came to yet another dead end at the end of the hallway she had ventured down. Seriously, this had to be, like, the fifth one. Who designed this place??? Why were there so many places that seemed to just wind up going nowhere?

...Okay. Maybe I am lost. Aha...

Rest in peace, Hiyori.​

"H-heh..." Qrow chuckled as he looked between Winter and Ironwood. It was then that a thought appeared in his mind. A devilish grin appeared on his face as he turned to look at Winter.

"Heh, mmmkay I'll cut you a deal, Winter. If ya truly want me to leave, prove it." Qrow chimed as he gripped both of Winter's shoulders and pushed her against the wall. With his arms securely placed on his shoulders, Qrow leaned in so that his lips were mere inches away from hers.

"If you don't kiss me within the next five minutes, I'll be on my way. But if you do... I'm stayin'." He said in almost that of s low growl in an attempt to further entice Winter, before counting down from five, leaning closer and his voice lowering with each number.

@Pretentious Pineapple @Raynar Saassin​

 

[Not a Writer]

Apparently indifferent to Lumine's sadness, spurred by his own cold nature, Kody continued walking with hands shoved in his pockets. "If you want to stick with me, it isn't my duty to go slow for you. Keep up or get lost," he grumbled, not so much as glancing back at the other male as he walked. Or, well, he hadn't been... Up until he made that comment. At which point, he glanced back at Lumine with a completely drained expression.

"...You're absolutely hopeless."

@Takumi

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"Yayyyy, Yang-chan and Yatty-chan are friends now!" Kofuku cooed excitedly, looking absolutely enthused by how the exchange had gone. She had finally gotten off of Yato, allowing him to get up if he willed, and was cheerily rocking on her heels. "Say, Yang-chan, where are you from...? Ohhh, and have you seen Hiyorin~? She's about this tall, and has super pretty pink eyes and a tail, haha~"

@Takumi @Raynar Saassin

---

Speaking of Hiyori, she was still trying to figure out just where the hell she was in this stupid hotel and was having no luck with that task. So naturally, when she received a text from Yato, she was quick to reply. "Ahh," she mumbled as she helplessly attempted to think up a reply. What was Yato going to think? "What should I do now..."

...

'I'm just exploring. Where are you???'

@Takumi​

 

[Not a Writer]

"H-heh..." Qrow chuckled as he looked between Winter and Ironwood. It was then that a thought appeared in his mind. A devilish grin appeared on his face as he turned to look at Winter.

"Heh, mmmkay I'll cut you a deal, Winter. If ya truly want me to leave, prove it." Qrow chimed as he gripped both of Winter's shoulders and pushed her against the wall. With his arms securely placed on his shoulders, Qrow leaned in so that his lips were mere inches away from hers.

"If you don't kiss me within the next five minutes, I'll be on my way. But if you do... I'm stayin'." He said in almost that of s low growl in an attempt to further entice Winter, before counting down from five, leaning closer and his voice lowering with each number.

@Pretentious Pineapple @Raynar Saassin​

Ugh. Of course he would just sit there and laugh at her requests for him to knock his ridiculousness off - why wouldn't he? He was always a smug little bastard, and it looked like their new relations were not going to change that in the slightest. She supposed she shouldn't have been surprised, but alas.

Speaking of surprises.

A deal. That alone should have raised her wariness, but she only felt relief. Hopefully whatever deal he intended to make, he would stay true to it even in this severely intoxicated state. So, it was steadily that she spoke, features calm and interest piqued. "I'm listeni-- ...!"

Before she could even get her words out, Winter found herself abruptly gripped by the shoulders, slammed against the wall behind her with a small thud. She did not yelp, only taking a long few moments to try to process what had just happened. In an instant he had been upon her, hands holding her fast and his body incredibly close to her own in an invasive manner. It left her breath hitched in her throat, and she--

"..."

For a long moment, Winter stared up at Qrow with pure horror, her face coated with crimson and her heart hammering so loud she was certain he'd hear it. The militant could hardly bear the closeness of his body against her own, and found she couldn't breathe, let alone think, with how close his lips hovered near her own. But his deal... That was....--

Damn it. Her senses were overwhelmed, her body shuddering in a plain betrayal of her mind upon hearing that low, husky growl. Having his hands on her was distracting enough, but his face was steadily closing in on her own as well, and she could feel his breath on her lips along with hearing his rumbling voice so slowly and tantalizingly counting down. And the smug little bastard kept eye contact with her the whole time, too, smirking in a manner that screamed he knew exactly what he was doing to her. The way he was making her heart hammer and mind scramble and body long for more of his touch, rough as it may have been.

She couldn't take it. It was not an act her brain agreed with, but her body fully supported, she surging forward to close the minuscule distance between her lips and his with fervent desperation and a sound that demonstrated such, clearly unable to take it any longer. She didn't mean to, not with Ironwood here and her desire to be professional and otherwise keep their relationship under wraps, but she couldn't stop herself. Not with that damn tantalizing game of his.

So she kissed him desperately, frustration obvious through the gesture as her lips moved against his as though she were drowning and he was the only source of air. Like she couldn't handle even the thought of doing anything but kiss him, in that moment, primal desperation overwhelming her and leading her to--

What was she doing?

With clear horror, she drew back, her face even redder than before and eyes as wide as saucers. Her composure wavered as she realized just what she had done, and she struggled to get her heart that felt as though it had suddenly stopped to beat again. Visibly, she fumbled, her mouth opening and closing in a helpless display of her uncertainty as to what she could possibly do or say to mend this. Or at least explain. But nothing came, and she could only clench her jaw, stiffen where she stood, and wish she didn't exist.

This sucked.

@Raptor Jesus @Raynar Saassin​

 

[Takumi]

Lumine - Halls - Kody

Lumine didn't really have a response to Kody's first statement, and simply made quick work of keeping up with him to wherever their feet would take them. Though when Kody looked backed at him and called him hopeless well...

"..."

Ouch.

"I was also looking out for you too, since I'm your bodyguard after all." he rebutted, his ears perking up again as his slightly saddened mood was replaced with something else. Determination to not let Kody's words get to him too much most likely.

Upon finding a directory of sorts he walked over to it.

"They have a few different places here, Kody." he spoke up. Smiling, Lumine turned his head to address his companion.

"Even a gaming room with an arcade and video games! How about we head there?" he asked, pointing it out. He knew the other liked to play video games a lot, so that spot would be perfect for him.

@Pretentious Pineapple

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Yato was absorbed in his texting currently, though had to take a moment to try and figure out where the he'With ey were.

'With Kofuku, Yukine and a friend she made. It's kind of like a lobby area. Or maybe just a big hallway since there's a chandelier here? Hope you pop up soon though! </3'

He sent it, and almost instantly wanted to blushed at the cheesy broken heart emoji...emoticon? Whatever, Hiyori probably thought it was weird, but how else would he discreetly show her he missed her already?! Even if he might not have seen here an awfully long time ago, it felt like ages to the god of calamity!

@Pretentious Pineapple @Raynar Saassin

 

[Raptor Jesus]

Ugh. Of course he would just sit there and laugh at her requests for him to knock his ridiculousness off - why wouldn't he? He was always a smug little bastard, and it looked like their new relations were not going to change that in the slightest. She supposed she shouldn't have been surprised, but alas.

Speaking of surprises.

A deal. That alone should have raised her wariness, but she only felt relief. Hopefully whatever deal he intended to make, he would stay true to it even in this severely intoxicated state. So, it was steadily that she spoke, features calm and interest piqued. "I'm listeni-- ...!"

Before she could even get her words out, Winter found herself abruptly gripped by the shoulders, slammed against the wall behind her with a small thud. She did not yelp, only taking a long few moments to try to process what had just happened. In an instant he had been upon her, hands holding her fast and his body incredibly close to her own in an invasive manner. It left her breath hitched in her throat, and she--

"..."

For a long moment, Winter stared up at Qrow with pure horror, her face coated with crimson and her heart hammering so loud she was certain he'd hear it. The militant could hardly bear the closeness of his body against her own, and found she couldn't breathe, let alone think, with how close his lips hovered near her own. But his deal... That was....--

Damn it. Her senses were overwhelmed, her body shuddering in a plain betrayal of her mind upon hearing that low, husky growl. Having his hands on her was distracting enough, but his face was steadily closing in on her own as well, and she could feel his breath on her lips along with hearing his rumbling voice so slowly and tantalizingly counting down. And the smug little bastard kept eye contact with her the whole time, too, smirking in a manner that screamed he knew exactly what he was doing to her. The way he was making her heart hammer and mind scramble and body long for more of his touch, rough as it may have been.

She couldn't take it. It was not an act her brain agreed with, but her body fully supported, she surging forward to close the minuscule distance between her lips and his with fervent desperation and a sound that demonstrated such, clearly unable to take it any longer. She didn't mean to, not with Ironwood here and her desire to be professional and otherwise keep their relationship under wraps, but she couldn't stop herself. Not with that damn tantalizing game of his.

So she kissed him desperately, frustration obvious through the gesture as her lips moved against his as though she were drowning and he was the only source of air. Like she couldn't handle even the thought of doing anything but kiss him, in that moment, primal desperation overwhelming her and leading her to--

What was she doing?

With clear horror, she drew back, her face even redder than before and eyes as wide as saucers. Her composure wavered as she realized just what she had done, and she struggled to get her heart that felt as though it had suddenly stopped to beat again. Visibly, she fumbled, her mouth opening and closing in a helpless display of her uncertainty as to what she could possibly do or say to mend this. Or at least explain. But nothing came, and she could only clench her jaw, stiffen where she stood, and wish she didn't exist.

This sucked.

@Raptor Jesus @Raynar Saassin​

"Well, guess that answers that question." Qrow quipped as he casually leaned against the wall with his left palm, seeming to be enjoying this situation all too well. I mean, making out with Winter and embarrassing her at the same time?

Those were like two of his favorite things to do.

"Anywho, maybe now you can quit bein' so uptight when you clearly want me here, and you..." He said as he turned to Ironwood and pointed at him. "...can mind yer own damn business."

@Pretentious Pineapple @Raynar Saassin​

 

[Not a Writer]

"Well, guess that answers that question." Qrow quipped as he casually leaned against the wall with his left palm, seeming to be enjoying this situation all too well. I mean, making out with Winter and embarrassing her at the same time?

Those were like two of his favorite things to do.

"Anywho, maybe now you can quit bein' so uptight when you clearly want me here, and you..." He said as he turned to Ironwood and pointed at him. "...can mind yer own damn business."

@Pretentious Pineapple @Raynar Saassin​

At first, Winter was silent, only able to helplessly stare back at the male as he continued to casually encroach upon her personal space. What else could she do? She had just kissed the troublesome male before her with desperation equivalent to that of a horny teenager, in front of her boss no less. What was she supposed to say? How was she supposed to carry on?

Certainly she had nothing to say as Qrow inferred that she had answered his question, she only able to swallow hard in hopes of eradicating the lump in her throat. She had no clever or snappy response she could give, so she was silent, too tense to even attempt to move from where she may as well still have been pinned for how little distance Qrow had left between them.

Unfortunately, she couldn't stay silent forever.

While no response was given to his jabs directed at her, Winter swallowed hard and tried to bolster her typical calm confidence, speaking with, well, anything but that. "...D-do not speak to the general in such tones." It was supposed to be a demand, but it came out in what may as well have been a whimper for all the confidence and courage- or lack thereof -put into it. She couldn't even look him in the eyes, her own gaze averted almost shamefully and her cheeks still painted red.

@Raptor Jesus @Raynar Saassin​

 

[Raptor Jesus]

At first, Winter was silent, only able to helplessly stare back at the male as he continued to casually encroach upon her personal space. What else could she do? She had just kissed the troublesome male before her with desperation equivalent to that of a horny teenager, in front of her boss no less. What was she supposed to say? How was she supposed to carry on?

Certainly she had nothing to say as Qrow inferred that she had answered his question, she only able to swallow hard in hopes of eradicating the lump in her throat. She had no clever or snappy response she could give, so she was silent, too tense to even attempt to move from where she may as well still have been pinned for how little distance Qrow had left between them.

Unfortunately, she couldn't stay silent forever.

While no response was given to his jabs directed at her, Winter swallowed hard and tried to bolster her typical calm confidence, speaking with, well, anything but that. "...D-do not speak to the general in such tones." It was supposed to be a demand, but it came out in what may as well have been a whimper for all the confidence and courage- or lack thereof -put into it. She couldn't even look him in the eyes, her own gaze averted almost shamefully and her cheeks still painted red.

@Raptor Jesus @Raynar Saassin​

"Oh, of course! 'Ole Jimmy deserves all'a that respect, don't he?" Qrow quipped, clearly not being serious. However, instead of teasing her further, Winter would feel Qrow's arm wrap around her shoulder as she was pulled closer into an... almost comforting hug.

He didn't do anything sexual, or make any innuendos, he simply held her in his embrace for a moment and grinned a genuine, almost caring smile. "I love ya, Winter." Qrow said. Whether he was trying to make her feel better or if this was just another form of teasing, it was uncertain. However, one thing was certain.

He meant every word of what he had just said.

@Pretentious Pineapple @Raynar Saassin​

 

[Not a Writer]

"Oh, of course! 'Ole Jimmy deserves all'a that respect, don't he?" Qrow quipped, clearly not being serious. However, instead of teasing her further, Winter would feel Qrow's arm wrap around her shoulder as she was pulled closer into an... almost comforting hug.

He didn't do anything sexual, or make any innuendos, he simply held her in his embrace for a moment and grinned a genuine, almost caring smile. "I love ya, Winter." Qrow said. Whether he was trying to make her feel better or if this was just another form of teasing, it was uncertain. However, one thing was certain.

He meant every word of what he had just said.

@Pretentious Pineapple @Raynar Saassin​

How could he be like this? It was so frustrating. All that Winter wanted was a little respect, and she couldn't even get an ounce of it from this oaf. If he truly harbored feelings for her as he had claimed before, she struggled to comprehend how he could be so cruel to her. Did he not understand? Why couldn't he just--

"..."

Winter was not a woman unprepared. It was quite the opposite, in fact; she had many walls, all held steadfast, and she was constantly on alert and preparing for anything that might occur. But, as a human, she was not prescient. She could not be prepared for everything, and the hug that was delivered alongside such a casual proclamation of love was definitely not something she had been prepared for.

Still, even with the shock of it all and the blush that she probably would never be able to reign in at this point, her hands clearly unsure what to do with themselves through the embrace? "I...-" she began to speak, only to choke on whatever it was she had intended to say, words trailing off into oblivion. What could she say to that? A glance was nervously spared, she looking to Qrow, then Ironwood, and back. Her heart was hammering again, and she found her mind was too flooded by thoughts and emotions to really process any of them. To analyze the situation and deduce the best way to act. So she was left to simply follow what her heart told her to do, despite all of her better senses screaming that she shouldn't.

"...I love you, as well."

@Raptor Jesus @Raynar Saassin​

 

[Raptor Jesus]

How could he be like this? It was so frustrating. All that Winter wanted was a little respect, and she couldn't even get an ounce of it from this oaf. If he truly harbored feelings for her as he had claimed before, she struggled to comprehend how he could be so cruel to her. Did he not understand? Why couldn't he just--

"..."

Winter was not a woman unprepared. It was quite the opposite, in fact; she had many walls, all held steadfast, and she was constantly on alert and preparing for anything that might occur. But, as a human, she was not prescient. She could not be prepared for everything, and the hug that was delivered alongside such a casual proclamation of love was definitely not something she had been prepared for.

Still, even with the shock of it all and the blush that she probably would never be able to reign in at this point, her hands clearly unsure what to do with themselves through the embrace? "I...-" she began to speak, only to choke on whatever it was she had intended to say, words trailing off into oblivion. What could she say to that? A glance was nervously spared, she looking to Qrow, then Ironwood, and back. Her heart was hammering again, and she found her mind was too flooded by thoughts and emotions to really process any of them. To analyze the situation and deduce the best way to act. So she was left to simply follow what her heart told her to do, despite all of her better senses screaming that she shouldn't.

"...I love you, as well."

@Raptor Jesus @Raynar Saassin​

Qrow only continued to smile, slowly moving to wrap his arms around Winter's waste as he continued to hold her in his embrace. He only remained silent for a few moments, before moving to place his forehead gently against Winter's, though he didn't seem to be moving in for another kiss.

He simply sat there and held her. No clever words, no innuendos, not even a light tease. He simply stood there and held her, almost forgetting about everything else around him as he did so.

@Pretentious Pineapple @Raynar Saassin​