2019-03-07: Summon Poutiness On-Demand
- Log: Summon Poutiness On-Demand
- Cast: Riesenlied, Noeline
- Where: The Fereshte (near Krosse)
- Date: 7th March 2019
- Summary: Riesenlied and Noeline get a moment to recuperate prior to the events at Krosse Castle.
<Pose Tracker> Riesenlied has posed.
Riesenlied is in the midst of organising and sorting out the survivors and refugees of Krosse after their approach through the streets; the last couple of hours have been largely managerial for her, offering suggestions and ordering the Outreach to vital places that need a lot of attention and also being an on-hand medic as has largely been more and more her role ever since she got the Life Medium--
And in the midst of it, also taking the time to take a break given that they have a large struggle in the very near future.
That and...
"I... um--" Riesenlied's cheeks are a bit red as she leans against Noeline after they settle down, back at their room for the time being. Since bringing your airship gives them that privilege.
"I really like the... armour. And the long flowing hair. It's very gallant..." she stammers. "My chevalier."
<Pose Tracker> Noeline has posed.
Much more mobile, Noeline's role in the last few hours has been to run back and forth along the path the Outreach has secured, leading groups of refugees out of the domain and to the safety of the Fereshte while ensuring their escape route does not come under attack.
She's fully aware that the castle waits ahead of them, and equally certain that the domain is not likely to give them any chances to recuperate - so once it seems like they've picked clean the city for survivors, Noeline is quick to take a break and recover her reserves.
Part of which involves tugging Riesenlied onto her lap, chuckling warmly and a little bashfully as she nestles in against her partner and closes her eyes. She's rather openly basking in the other Hyadean's presence, and it takes her a moment to register the compliments-- but when she does she chuckles a second time, her cheeks matching the colour on Riesenlied's own.
"... I am glad... my lady," she teases back as she guides one of Riesenlied's hands to her lips, hiding a slightly tired but playful grin behind it. "It is all for you, after all," she grandstands - and then laughs gently to herself as she shakes her head. "Well, not quite. I think the change did me good, as well."
<Pose Tracker> Riesenlied has posed.
Riesenlied smiles just that much wider as she lets Noeline engulf her a little, nodding as she brushes down her own gown. She hasn't gotten as much of a makeover as Noeline has, which is probably something she wants to look into in the near future, but...
"E-ehehe," Riesenlied can't help but giggle as Noeline puts on the chivalrous act and lets her guide her hand to her lips. "Mmm. I'm glad. I want to be as supportive as I can be of you and where you want to take yourself -- and us -- into the future, after all..."
<Pose Tracker> Noeline has posed.
Tilting her head a little, Noeline caps off her recharge session by placing a kiss at the other Hyadean's temple and then another at her cheek, her fingers carefully threading through Riesenlied's hair to rub soothingly at the back of her neck. The chuckle she lets out is not so much indulgent as indulged - there's a lot of relief in there, the tension of the last few hours released all at once.
Not that she's about to let go any time soon, though, still holding onto Riesenlied's hand as she traces her thumb against its palm. "It's still a little difficult for me to imagine where we might head next, let alone into the future. We are firmly in unknown territory," she admits with another soft laugh and another shake of her head.
Her long hair is a little untamed in places; after so much running around it might be a bit much to call it flowing, but she'll take the compliment anyway, and smiles warmly at her partner. "Still... I thought it was time to be a bit more serious, and take a bit more pride in myself."
<Pose Tracker> Riesenlied has posed.
Riesenlied squints into the kiss a little with a soft, approving noise, and giggles as Noeline follows that up; she's not about to go without one, though, brushing another to her cheek before she lets go. "... good job today," she reassures, as much for herself as it is for Noeline. "I find... I get more flustered about orders than I might have in the past, so having you to back me up on that is... it's great."
She hums very thoughtfully as she brushes at her hair, perhaps teasing a little as she threatens -- yes threatens! -- a half-moon comb in her hand. Oh no, neat hair?!
"It was always your sense of identity that lit that spark within me, but... I know that we build upon each other quite a lot," she smiles.
<Pose Tracker> Noeline has posed.
"You too," Noeline hums back as she sighs in response to the reciprocated kiss, her eyes drifting closed for a moment. "I know a great deal has happened - I can understand why you might be flustered - but to us you are still the Riesenlied that we all choose to follow, that we place our trust in. Follow your heart, and anyone on this ship would back you up. Myself, doubly so," she adds, opening her eyes to offer her partner a calm, warm smile.
Then her eyes light up at the sight of the comb, and she lets out a richer chuckle as she drifts her hands down to Riese's waist - partially to get them out of the way, and partially to ensure the dragon can't escape. "My. I should definitely keep this look, if it means getting spoiled so often," she teases, but the obliging tilt of her head is also hiding a joyful spread of colour on her cheeks.
"... I think my sense of identity will survive. I am still, and always, your Crimson Noble," she adds with a playful grin. "I am just emphasizing the 'your' part."
<Pose Tracker> Riesenlied has posed.
"I had no particular worries it wouldn't," Riesenlied reassures, of Noeline's sense of identity. She smiles just that little bit wider as she breathes in and flushes further, "As much as I am yours, hmm? I'm not going to just demand things one way and not the other."
She giggles that little bit more as she starts combing at Noeline's strands of hair, humming richly as she appreciates the moment. "It's not a bad thing, promise. Just that I know that as I change, so are the roles I can provide. Whether it is healing, or reassuring... it's a wonderful testament to how much the Outreach has grown."
<Pose Tracker> Noeline has posed.
Noeline chuckles gently. "I know you didn't. And I know you wouldn't. It is more..." she hesitates, for once not sure of the words as she turns a little thoughtful; it gives her time to appreciate the next draw of the comb through her hair, her eyes drifting closed again. "... it is something I decided myself. A reminder of what I have, and how much it means to me, and the way I have resolved to protect it." Her smile is wry, but confident. "Perhaps I'm going a little overboard and overblown, but that's just habit at this point."
In return, her hands raise to begin slowly kneading the other woman's shoulders in idle circles. "Mm... still, I would like to think you are the one who embodies the Outreach's hopes - even if we carry those hopes together," she adds with a hum, before she opens her eyes to reveal them gleaming with mischief. "Though I suppose I am rather biased."
<Pose Tracker> Riesenlied has posed.
Riesenlied drags in a breath into herself as she smiles, closing her eyes as she lets herself savour the moment and doesn't rush even after Noeline's response.
"We all go overboard and overdo it sometimes. That's the main thing you chide me for, pushing myself too much, is it not?"
She sighs just for a moment as she smiles and lets Noeline's hands work over her shoulders, loosening and slackening them further. "Maybe. You're allowed to be biased. I do my share of admiring you as a role model too, after all."
<Pose Tracker> Noeline has posed.
This time, Noeline's laugh is peaceful - a far cry from the snickers and sniggers she used to favour. "That's true... but I will admit, I think we've both been getting better on that front," she teases back, before closing her eyes once more. "... I'm pleased you approve. I wanted to do something, to show I wasn't just going to dance off ever again."
She settles into habit; soothing Riesenlied's aches, enjoying the touch of her partner in her hair as she chuckles. "Even as I am now, it's still hard to imagine anyone choosing me as a role model, let alone you yourself," she points out - but her tone is light and warm. "But-- well, you know I am glad for it. To think I've inspired you means a great deal."
<Pose Tracker> Riesenlied has posed.
"You'll forgive me if I do pout sometimes when we go to Aquvy. Not because of worry... and of course, I'll have all the assurance we'll be able to experience the things you did together, now," Riesenlied speaks with an earnestness to her voice, like she's not dancing about the topic either.
"We have... had... very unusual viewpoints. Very unusual backgrounds, and opportunities," Riesenlied speaks of role models and inspiration, and that's sort of vague, except she bites her lip for a moment as she works a knot out of the hair.
<Pose Tracker> Noeline has posed.
The gleam is back in Noeline's eyes, but she draws forwards a little to embrace the other Hyadean still in her lap. "Rest assured, I will always forgive you if you pout," she responds with a brighter grin this time, mirth in her voice. "It's a rare but wonderful treat to see it." She does at least relent, her smile turning softer. "Of course I will. I would dearly like to show you the place - to share my memories of it with you properly."
She stills as she closes one eye, letting Riese work through the knot without complaint. "... we have. But I think we can both say that this point that it isn't a matter of either being lacking. It's just part of what has made us who we are, and led us here. In that respect, I am glad for them on both sides," she notes gently.
<Pose Tracker> Riesenlied has posed.
Riesenlied blinks a few times as she says, "... should I make a point to try to do it more often? Oh, it isn't as if I can just-- summon poutiness on demand."
At that point though, she drapes her arms around Noeline's shoulders to cling to her a little more closely, without words for a fond moment.
"There are no regrets there," Riesenlied whispers. "Not when it has led me to you..."
<Pose Tracker> Noeline has posed.
"That would ruin the spontaneity of it," Noeline - well - pouts back. "The whole point is that it's unexpected and a surprise." But she says no more than that, only chuckling warmly as she accepts Riesenlied into her arms, and then embraces the other woman tightly against her.
Words are hardly necessary, especially not when her ring glints on her finger; she's silent for a long moment, sharing in that feeling. "Of course not. I do not regret a thing either," she whispers back finally, and is content to leave it at that.
It's only after a longer pause still that she draws back - and to be honest, not all that much, enough to plant a quick, soft kiss on Riese's lips. "We'll have to head out soon. But we have a while to ourselves yet."