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[Huh. It sounds like they are very old and secluded, which is genuinely interesting... ultimately she's not here for a Barian history lesson though, so she just nods understandingly after that.]
Well, hopefully you're not too overwhelmed! Parties like this can be really fun. There's fancy food, classy music, mingling and dancing.... I made sure all my friends came.
[Too bad she doesn't know the music won't always be classy.]
Well, hopefully you're not too overwhelmed! Parties like this can be really fun. There's fancy food, classy music, mingling and dancing.... I made sure all my friends came.
[Too bad she doesn't know the music won't always be classy.]
[SORRY, HE DOESN'T LIKE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
And she sure does know him well! He's suddenly reworking his question at the very last second because he's suddenly self-conscious when Yuzu looks at him. It's unfortunate that he can't read the mood. Incredibly, incredibly unfortunate because there's that little thought in the back of his mind that's telling him he has no chance.
But that doesn't mean his cheeks aren't suddenly burning as he looks elsewhere.]
W-well, I mean, if I left then someone else could come over and try-- [he's so lame he can't even say it] 'cause it's probably a tradition that exists in other worlds.
And she sure does know him well! He's suddenly reworking his question at the very last second because he's suddenly self-conscious when Yuzu looks at him. It's unfortunate that he can't read the mood. Incredibly, incredibly unfortunate because there's that little thought in the back of his mind that's telling him he has no chance.
But that doesn't mean his cheeks aren't suddenly burning as he looks elsewhere.]
W-well, I mean, if I left then someone else could come over and try-- [he's so lame he can't even say it] 'cause it's probably a tradition that exists in other worlds.
[So this is the kind of dueling in which Yuya also must have trained. From the sounds of it, it's got a touch of spontaneity to the style.]
Physical interaction and action cards, huh. It sounds like there's more to do in a duel. [Wherever Maiami City is, it seems to be making leaps in technology.] In Heartland, we still use AR Vision.
Physical interaction and action cards, huh. It sounds like there's more to do in a duel. [Wherever Maiami City is, it seems to be making leaps in technology.] In Heartland, we still use AR Vision.
Oh. Yeah, I guess it wouldn't even be here if that wasn't true. That could get ugly...
[The flush has not left her own cheeks, nor has she uncrossed her arms.]
...S-So if I want to stay here, then that just means you can't go either!
[oh god. What is she doing. Self, what are you doing... but she's feeling stubborn and still inexplicably irritated, so she's not going to budge. Even if... tradition dictates that things go a certain way...]
[The flush has not left her own cheeks, nor has she uncrossed her arms.]
...S-So if I want to stay here, then that just means you can't go either!
[oh god. What is she doing. Self, what are you doing... but she's feeling stubborn and still inexplicably irritated, so she's not going to budge. Even if... tradition dictates that things go a certain way...]
...And you want to stay here, right? [Rhetorical. Yuya sighs before putting on a soft smile, and wondering if he can just will the heat in his face to go away.] I'll stay right here, then.
[It's his turn to be the knight in shining armor! Okay, not really. That delusion doesn't fit in his head well either. He's certain that Yuzu would kick anyone's butt if they tried to make a move on her. Him too, or maybe not.......Guh, he made the blush worse, didn't he?! Stupid thoughts.
Still, there's a thought that still bothers him about continuing to stand beneath the mistletoe.]
People might think we're boyfriend and girlfriend though. [H-he wishes he could entertain the thought, but that sort of reality seems too far away. Hence why he's putting it out there because that might be something that would bother Yuzu.He's an idiot.]
[It's his turn to be the knight in shining armor! Okay, not really. That delusion doesn't fit in his head well either. He's certain that Yuzu would kick anyone's butt if they tried to make a move on her. Him too, or maybe not.......Guh, he made the blush worse, didn't he?! Stupid thoughts.
Still, there's a thought that still bothers him about continuing to stand beneath the mistletoe.]
People might think we're boyfriend and girlfriend though. [H-he wishes he could entertain the thought, but that sort of reality seems too far away. Hence why he's putting it out there because that might be something that would bother Yuzu.
You're from Heartland...?
[She'd think that would explain why he looks like he's been in a fight. But, Yuto and Kurosaki are from there, and they use duel disks just like the others, only theirs are even more advanced. Something is not adding up here.]
What's AR vision?
[She'd think that would explain why he looks like he's been in a fight. But, Yuto and Kurosaki are from there, and they use duel disks just like the others, only theirs are even more advanced. Something is not adding up here.]
What's AR vision?
[It's true, but it's also the tip of the iceberg, really. They already live together, go to school together, play ViViD together... is it so strange that friends like that would hang out under mistletoe?
Yes. Yes it is. But she's trying to keep it together, here. What should she do? It's not like she's never thought about them actually being boyfriend and girlfriend, but Yuya has so much on his plate, and he's never acted interested... he always refutes it when someone else says it. Even now, he'd rather get her to step away than try to make a move. If she confessed... he would probably just laugh like he always does. At this stage they both appear to be the same color as the punch, though. What if maybe she was wrong? But... no, she can't say it out loud. She's too embarrassed...they're both idiots.]
Just forget about that, okay!?
Yes. Yes it is. But she's trying to keep it together, here. What should she do? It's not like she's never thought about them actually being boyfriend and girlfriend, but Yuya has so much on his plate, and he's never acted interested... he always refutes it when someone else says it. Even now, he'd rather get her to step away than try to make a move. If she confessed... he would probably just laugh like he always does. At this stage they both appear to be the same color as the punch, though. What if maybe she was wrong? But... no, she can't say it out loud. She's too embarrassed...
Just forget about that, okay!?
[IV gives her a long and hard look. If she's used to Action Dueling, she has reason not to be so familiar with another type, but the thought is still bizarre. It's not as though AR Vision isn't widespread.]
It's a type of dueling that runs on augmented reality technology. The real surroundings don't sustain damage from a duel, but the holograms are real enough. You've never heard of it?
It's a type of dueling that runs on augmented reality technology. The real surroundings don't sustain damage from a duel, but the holograms are real enough. You've never heard of it?
[She's slowly shaking her head as she processes this.]
Not really... the action duel technology started with my parent's generation so I guess I never really thought about other types of systems out there.
[Unless, of course, this AR vision is unique to the XYZ dimension. But she's not so sure she should be springing that on someone she's just met.]
Well, CERES pulls people from all kinds of worlds and timelines. Maybe there is a discrepancy here.
[That seems like a good way to segue into dimension talk later at least.]
Not really... the action duel technology started with my parent's generation so I guess I never really thought about other types of systems out there.
[Unless, of course, this AR vision is unique to the XYZ dimension. But she's not so sure she should be springing that on someone she's just met.]
Well, CERES pulls people from all kinds of worlds and timelines. Maybe there is a discrepancy here.
[That seems like a good way to segue into dimension talk later at least.]
[Way to sound super vehement about it. Yuya flinches for a second because ouch his kokoro. Knocking his peg down into the negatives.
He gaze sets forward onto the orchestra as he tries to recover, looking oddly disappointed before he sighs again. So much sighing. Why is this situation so difficult?]
Alright, alright. [Don't want her to shove him if he continues on the issue.
...Actually, now that he really thinks on it rather than getting sidetracked, there might be a solution to this. He switches the food plate from his right hand to his left then holds his palm out towards her.]
Here, Yuzu. Let me see your hand.
He gaze sets forward onto the orchestra as he tries to recover, looking oddly disappointed before he sighs again. So much sighing. Why is this situation so difficult?]
Alright, alright. [Don't want her to shove him if he continues on the issue.
...Actually, now that he really thinks on it rather than getting sidetracked, there might be a solution to this. He switches the food plate from his right hand to his left then holds his palm out towards her.]
Here, Yuzu. Let me see your hand.
[N-Nooo don't look like that. She just meant he should forget about what people think! Honest! ... But wait, why is he so disappointed anyway? She must have really put her foot in her mouth. Yuzu's not sure what he's doing when he shifts the plate, but she tilts her head at the request.]
Huh? Okay...
[Delicately putting her hand on top of his]
Like this?
Huh? Okay...
[Delicately putting her hand on top of his]
Like this?
Yup. [His fingers curl around her hand, holding it momentarily before raising it up.
It should be immediately obvious what comes next. His eyes flicker towards hers for a secondmaking sure she isn't already prepped to hit him before he leans his head down to kiss the back of her hand. It's a fleeting contact, and while he's already standing straight the moment it's over, his grasp on her hand lingers a bit before releasing.
His smile is partially staged mainly for the fact that he's mentally reeling. It seemed like a good idea in his head, but now that it's actually happened, he may have overstepped a line.]
Now we don't have to worry anymore. Besides, it's tradition! [Please don't murder him.]
It should be immediately obvious what comes next. His eyes flicker towards hers for a second
His smile is partially staged mainly for the fact that he's mentally reeling. It seemed like a good idea in his head, but now that it's actually happened, he may have overstepped a line.]
Now we don't have to worry anymore. Besides, it's tradition! [Please don't murder him.]
[She says that like she's expecting (or hoping for?) more to come. IV would rather their numbers stay small, but he's fresh meat next to the likes of her. What does he know?]
Who knows how that'll change in the future. How often does CERES "retrieve" people like us, anyway?
Who knows how that'll change in the future. How often does CERES "retrieve" people like us, anyway?
It seems like it's usually every couple weeks. That's consistent enough where if it doesn't happen, people get concerned - but that's only happened once since I've been here.
[Little does she know it's about to slow down again. But she is certainly hoping for more, just in case there was truth to their predicament, and their friends were in danger. And there is at least one who she wants to get back.]
[Little does she know it's about to slow down again. But she is certainly hoping for more, just in case there was truth to their predicament, and their friends were in danger. And there is at least one who she wants to get back.]
[IV looks away, his thoughts also wandering. That's much quicker than his initial assumption, whatever it had been, and only serves to increase the odds of somebody else he knows showing. The current party is already awkward as it is.]
That often, huh.
That often, huh.
... True. It really doesn't take long for that to become apparent.
But there's strength to be had in numbers.
[She doesn't mind the idea of more duelists. Not even more duelists from home, as long as they were the right ones. If someone from Academia showed up, other than Sora or that Serena person she'd heard about...]
What's your name?
But there's strength to be had in numbers.
[She doesn't mind the idea of more duelists. Not even more duelists from home, as long as they were the right ones. If someone from Academia showed up, other than Sora or that Serena person she'd heard about...]
What's your name?
[Realizing that Yuzu's not taking his answer seriously, IV shifts his weight.]
I'm not joking.
[Exactly where is Maiami City? He doesn't expect everybody to know him, but this consistent lack of recognition is sad. Timeline discrepancies, is it? Maybe it really is that.]
I don't know who it is in your time, but I'm the Asia Champion, IV. If you don't believe me, ask anyone from Heartland.
I'm not joking.
[Exactly where is Maiami City? He doesn't expect everybody to know him, but this consistent lack of recognition is sad. Timeline discrepancies, is it? Maybe it really is that.]
I don't know who it is in your time, but I'm the Asia Champion, IV. If you don't believe me, ask anyone from Heartland.
["Asia Champion"... sounds important, but that's in the XYZ dimension after all.]
...Oh, so it's like a stage name? That's okay, I'll believe you now. My mistake.
[Though it couldn't hurt to ask Yuto later just as a point of conversation. Maybe he'll be able to clear up the things that don't make sense to her.]
...Oh, so it's like a stage name? That's okay, I'll believe you now. My mistake.
[Though it couldn't hurt to ask Yuto later just as a point of conversation. Maybe he'll be able to clear up the things that don't make sense to her.]
[He nods, if awkwardly, now that that's been cleared. It's a bit of his own fault, too, but he doesn't have it in him to put himself on the spot by apologizing for it.
It'll be better if they proceed with this introduction business. So he does.]
And you?
It'll be better if they proceed with this introduction business. So he does.]
And you?
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