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Yeah! Maybe some more pants and leggings, a jacket too... everything I have is a little on the thin side. Though you've got great taste in clothes, I probably shouldn't keep borrowing them forever.

[Practical as always. She'd picked up a task that'd definitely be putting her out in the rain when she started, so she'd probably want something warmer.

....Wait 'keep borrowing them'? How long has she been doing this?

She beams happily when Joshua opens the box, and practically starts sparkling when he mentions cider, following him into the kitchen to set the box down on the table.]

Perfect! These'll go great with something warm.

You shouldn't be borrowing them at all. We should get you some sweaters, too, if you're that comfortable with them.

[He does like his own taste in clothes, so he is happy to hear that she likes them. Though honestly, he didn't think she'd like them so much she'd wear them. At least it will make it easy when they do go out clothes shopping for winter clothes.

Though he's more focused on making the cider right now, boiling the water then mixing it into the cider mix in the mugs.]

For now, let's just eat those pastries. They're pretty good. [He has his half eaten pastry on a saucer, so he takes that and the two mugs to the coffee table.]

Why don't we eat them in here?

Eheheh, I guess I should have asked....

[At least she's admitting fault, even if she doesn't seem that regretful of her choice. It wasn't like she'd taken all his clothes and hoarded them or something, she put them on the coat rack....!

Noooot really a very good excuse. She snags two pastries from the box, stacking them on on top of the other on a saucer herself before making her way over to the couch next to the coffee table, flopping down into it's cushions before taking a bite of pastry with a happy hum.]

Mmmmm... On a day like today, something like this is just great, you know?

It would have been nice to know you were taking them at least. I don't have enough clothes for two people.

[Well, he does, but it'd mean doing laundry pretty often. Thankfully it's just his sweaters and not anything else. Then he'd be really concerned. But it's not his main focus right now as he sits on the couch next to her with his saucer in hand. He's pretty amazed she didn't bring the whole box over.

Still, it's nice to just settle down like this. They've had downtime before, but every time they do, he does cherish it. He cherishes all the time they can spend together like this.]

Though you're right. This is perfect for today. I didn't think winter would come so soon, but this is the one nice thing about it -- these foods are perfect.

Mmmhm!

[Well she'll go back for seconds.... and probably thirds later, no doubt about that. For now though, she's happily chewing away at her second rather large bite before picking up her cup of cider to wash it down with it swig and a sigh. If there's one thing to be said for her fondness of food, it was that she wasn't sedate about it... at all.]

Kind of makes you wonder what's going on, you know? I've heard people talking, and some people think this isn't really normal. Something's going on with that big crystal, apparently.

I wouldn't be surprised. The climate of this place probably relies on the well-being on that crystal. Perhaps too many negative emotions happened.

[At least it'd make sense if that was the case given how things in Verens work. Joshua's silent for a moment, taking a small bite of his half-eaten pastry before picking up the mug and sipping the cider. He's actually taking the time to enjoy the taste before taking another sip. Though it is nice to be doing something so mundane while sitting next to Estelle like this, like it's normal.]

Until we get more conclusive information, we probably should just do things that may help bring and create a more positive environment. With you around, I know I can help.

[Yep, he's saying that with a smile and a straight face.]

[Estelle can't hide the happy little smile that comes to her lips, nor can she hide the slight flushing of her cheeks that hearing his words brings. Not that she would. It seemed like no matter how used to this she got, it still sent a happy flood of warmth through her to hear things like that.

She leans back against the couch, leaning up against Joshua's shoulder and side with that irrepressible smile still on her lips, tilting her head slightly to meet his eyes.]

Same goes for you, you know. I'm pretty much always happy when you're around.

[Joshua can feel Estelle's weight against him and he honestly can't help but smile a bit wider himself. It just makes him happy to know she's completely comfortable with him like this and that he doesn't even have to question it. There's something to be said that he's more than confident that she'll never leave his side.

And that he somehow makes her happy, too. Again, something he won't question at all. They've been together for so long, he understands. He even said it once that they practically complete each other's sentences and can read each other's thoughts so well. Even if he meant that as partners, and they still are partners, it's a nice attribute to have in their relationship.]

I know you are and I'm glad for that. [He rests his cheek against her head, nuzzling her just a bit.]

[He'd always made her happy, really, and there's never been a question in Estelle's heart about that. Sure, there were times she'd been sad, but those were because of how much Joshua meant to her, not because of otherwise. It was because of that moments like these were so precious and comfortable.

And right now he was very, very warm, so Estelle felt no shame in snuggling a little closer, returning that little nuzzle with one of her own to his chin.]

Hmmmm, you're really warm you know?

[And she's still feeling kind of chilly, fresh from being outside.]

[There's no doubt that there's a light blush on Joshua's face now as she snuggles into him, nuzzling him back on top of it all. Though it makes sense considering she was just outside in the cold with only a sweater she was borrowing from him to keep her warm. Though he could also still feel the chilliness of the outside weather on her skin and clothes.]

Yeah, we'll go clothes shopping tomorrow so you don't have to worry about being so cold when you go outside.

[Joshua's ability to read moods: 0%]

Not.... exactly what I was talking about, but sounds like a good plan to me.

[Oh boy.... Smooth as silk but dense as a rock sometimes. She can't quiet hide the way her lips quirk in amusement though, just snuggling a little closer, her arm sneaking behind him to tuck around him from behind in a loose hold.

Get the picture now?]

Edited 2016-10-04 13:08 (UTC)

Then what are you--

[--talking about? Well, he doesn't need to complete that sentence when her arm curls around him. There are times when the mood was pretty obvious, like in the tent, or when she was consoling him after his light-headedness after their monster hunt. If anything, he's been trying to be considerate and not push anything, however, that also means he's probably missing moods and hints she's trying to give.

At least when she wants something she's not subtle about it. Even then, he knows he can be dense, though.

He's quick to place his mug down on the coffee table before wrapping his arms around her body and holding her to him. His head is still rested on top of hers as he gives it another nuzzle before turning to place a light peck on her forehead.

Yeah, once he understands what she wants, he goes full sap.]

[Nope, she can't contain her amusement anymore. Once Joshua gets it and wraps his arms around her so promptly, she can't help but let out a little giggle of happy amusement into his collar. Too cute. Waaaaay too cute.

She wraps both of her arms around him in return, making herself comfortable in his arms and resting her head on his shoulder with her grin unfaded.]

Nice and warm, right?

[She seems so happy just by such a simple gesture. It's something he'll have to do more often if she responds like this just by them holding each other. Sometimes he really doesn't know what she wants, but he also understands that perhaps he really is being too cautious. She won't break if he accidentally makes a wrong move, yet he acts as if she will. Honestly, that's an insult to Estelle, now that he thinks about it. Still, he's content at how comfortable their relationship is and doesn't want to push anything physical.

Apparently that includes just holding one another...]

Yeah, it is nice and warm. [One hand comes up to tuck some of her hair behind her ear before cupping her cheek.]

But it doesn't matter what we're doing, you're always my warmth when I need it.

[She may not have ordered cheese, but she got it anyway.]

[She won't break, that's for sure.... and maybe he was being a bit too cautious..... but Estelle though? She understood why. They'd had their talks about that, and she understood that Joshua himself needed time to realize that there was little chance he'd hurt her. His comfort was just as important to her as hers was to him, so if she gently prodded those boundaries on occasion, it was always just that. Prodding, checking, never demanding, because that wouldn't be fair.

Besides, she wasn't exactly following a roadmap with this whole 'relationship' thing, either.... Mostly she was going on instinct in true Estelle fashion, which meant going with the moment.

Her grin turns a little wry at the line he offers so sincerely, because she sure hadn't ordered that cheese, but it was still cute in it's terribly sappy way. She gives into the temptation to lean up when he cups her cheek, pressing a light, quick kiss to his lips.]

So we keep each other warm, huh?

[He really can't help but give her a bit of a goofy grin after that kiss.]

Based on what we've said, I believe that's the only conclusion.

[And not a bad conclusion to come to at all. It really is nice being like this, though. At this point, perhaps it's Joshua's comfort, but he's also starting to wonder what he can press. Though it seems he doesn't need to think about that since Estelle's the one pressing up for a quick kiss.

He's honestly pretty quick to return that kiss too, just it's not going to be a quick kiss. He kind of feels like lingering there for just a bit.]

[Cute and cuddly. Her own, personal, boyfriend heater..... That had a nice ring to it, in Estelle's opinion.

When Joshua leans back in for another kiss he can probably feel the way Estelle's smile grows, a pleased noise escaping her when their lips connect. This really was nice... being so close to him after the chill outside was warming her up quite well, and she curls her arms more fully around him, relishing in the comfort of embrace and kiss both, fingers trailing up his spine a little.

She lingers along with him in the kiss, not pulling away and leaning upwards to kiss him more fully, her still slightly chilly nose bumping against his cheek. Whoops?]

[Sometimes it surprises him how enthusiastic she gets about kisses, but he's starting to realize he shouldn't be surprised. That he needs to get over things, especially because she certainly has a long time ago. He's the one holding himself back because he doesn't want to make Estelle feel that way ever again.

And it's because he never wants Estelle to feel that way again that he needs to get past his own fears. That's why when she pushes into the kiss, he presses back. He wants to try things, but at a slow pace to see what she would be okay with. So he starts pretty simple as he takes her bottom lip between his teeth and gives it a light nip as he wonders what kind of reaction she'll have.]

[It wasn't like Estelle was unhappy with how they were, not by a long shot, but she did want to explore some other things they could do.... and at the base of it all, Estelle was just an affectionate person by nature. She hugged and threw herself on Joshua before they were dating, after all.

So cuddling up to him and kissing him like this? Was really nice. She lets out a little noise of surprise when Joshua nips her lip, a blush staining her cheeks because she wasn't expecting that sensation, but it was kind of fun. Hmmmm...

Feeling a little bold and still somewhat playful, she lets her tongue dart out over his lips curiously for a second, wondering what else she can do.]

[He knew he was going to get a surprised reaction from Estelle by doing what he did, what he didn't expect was to embolden her to take the next step she did. Not a bad thing at all as the arm that's wrapped around Estelle tightens around her to pull her closer (if he could), and the hand that was once cupping her cheek places itself behind her neck.

In response to her bold move, his own tongue meets hers, if she hasn't retracted it yet. Otherwise, he'll respond to her move by dragging his tongue across her lower lip.]

[She scoots a little closer herself, pleased with the positive reaction she's gotten for her curiosity. It was kind of fun for Estelle, really, seeing what worked and what didn't, and this new kind of kissing was almost... ticklish. Not quite, but close enough.

She lets her own tongue meet his after a moment of pause, wondering where this would lead.]

[It's a really nice feeling to know she's not shying away from this at all. Perhaps she's been wanting this kind of affection for a while and had been waiting for Joshua to be ready to give it to her. He can tell she's curious, wanting to know where this would lead. Joshua could be a tease, but when it comes to affection, he's far from one.

Since he has a good amount of courage worked up, he decides to act on impulse and press his tongue against her lips to demand entrance. It really was uncharted waters he was sailing, but something about this really excited him, too.]

[She is curious, and just as excited as he is, really. She liked having him in her arms like this, and liked being close to him.

It probably shows in how she presses a little closer to him, body curling around him a little more as she opens her lips a little to see what he'll do. Any closer and they'd probably be pressed right up against each other, really.]

[This is definitely something. They've held each other before many times, but they've honestly never been so close. To feel her get so into it honestly made him happy. He wasn't sure how she'd respond to the physical aspect of their relationship, but so far it's been so good. Still, Joshua would be cautious in the future, but just for now knowing he could do this was more than enough.

Though she gave him that opening so he's definitely going to take it. There's a tiny bit of hesitation on his part, the part of himself that wants to hold back for his own comfort, but he's going to take it as he pushes his tongue into her mouth, letting it settle for a bit before rubbing against her tongue a bit.]

[Joshua might be feeling hesitant, but Estelle wasn't. A little self-conscious, yes, but she knew she liked this, and she lived Joshua, so there was no hesitation, only shy encouragement in the form of a hand stroking his shoulders.

That, and a hilarious cross between a squeak and a giggle when he finally slips his tongue into her mouth. It really did tickle!]

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