agora | we have chosen.

[ Does Nier even know that's what Kainé thinks?

She gets a little distracted by the kiss to her head, but it doesn't detract from her happiness. For all that she punches him, every kiss he gives her gives her more joy than she can quantify. To be loved by someone you love so much - there really isn't much greater than that. ]

Let's do it.

[ She grabs his hand before they loop back in, yeah. They could also go to another roller coaster but SPACE MOUNTAIN SPACE MOUNTAIN. ]

[ NOPE. I will just hope to god some day he will realize or he will see them being very mad at each other where they won't even talk to each other for days. Nier has to get some mighty concern before he realizes there might be a problem.

This... Is one of the first times she doesn't retaliate to his kisses or look too shy? But maybe it's the adrenaline from the ride and wanting seconds that keep her from clamming up, her grin is persistent. Nier can't complain. Less bruises is always a pleasant surprise? And Kainé looks happy and that's all he can ever ask for.

So they're here for a second run after a very short time waiting in the line. This time, they have front seats. ]

Maybe we should check out another ride after this one.

[ Maybe. Because if they come out of this and she still wants to go again, then they'll go again. Kainé is on the McDonalds point of a triangle, but for space mountain. ]

[ It really is the high from the ride. He should be thankful, but maybe it's been long enough that she can also temper herself a little. She's getting a little more used it, his touches and his kisses, and she's learning to accept it in a better manner. Kind of.

Kainé is on the McDonalds point of the triangle for McDonalds, too. ]

A different one is good.

[ She is no less thrilled a second time around on Space Mountain. She is a little more free with her laughter. Her arms go up and everything. She gets into it.

She hopes the next ride is just as fun. ]

[ i hate you giving me this mcdonalds lore now they have to go to mcdonalds

Nier will appreciate whatever reprieve this is where he's allowed to admire Kainé. She is usually so self-conscious, so he can never stare for too long... Her expression is so bright and he wonders why she doesn't show this side of herself more often. He might know a number of reasons why, but it doesn't stop him from thinking that that world would be better if Kainé laughs and smile more. Obviously, it was hard for him to focus on the ride entirely because of it.

Okay, maybe he's staring too much and he does NOT want to get caught. His eyes snap to the map in his hand and he looks for another ride for them. ]

There are a handful of rides that have "mountain" in their name. We can try those and see if they're just as fun.

[ Uhh. ]

Splash Mountain?

[ She is not mean enough to just go to McD's and buy black coffee when she's such a glutton. Nier is the malewife in the relationship.

He is lucky that she doesn't quite notice that he's staring so intently and having such tender thoughts about her. It'd be embarrassing if she knew. As it is, she just nods at his second suggestion. ]

That's a water ride, yeah?

[ They're going to get soaked. ]

[ Their roles are reverse here where he's the one admiring and she's the one not noticing. He gives her a nod that it's a water ride, but then wonders why she is... Confirming? His lips twitch into a frown as he guides them to splash mountain.

Grumble, grumble. ]

... I can swim.

[ Nier doesn't seem as worried about the soaked part, it seems like. ]

[ She looks up at him, and her lips quirk into a small, amused smile. She thinks it's cute when he's grumpy like this. It truly is a role reversal right now. There's an urge to kiss him, but it's too public. She settles for reaching for his hand and intertwining their fingers. ]

I didn't forget.

[ She still thinks it's quite good and sexy of him to have finally learned. ]

But I'll need something if we get soaked.

[ She's not in lingerie or anything, but her outfit is still a little revealing when wet. ]

[ Being hassled by Weiss each time was Enough, but then a handful of people in Wiwaldi were on his case, too. He’s not grumpy enough to reject handholding ever, so he gives her hand a small squeeze as he tries to think of something.

Right. People can see through certain clothes when it’s wet. He didn’t think about that and he wishes he didn’t need to think about it. ]

You can wear my jacket after, if you want… Or we can get something to wear on top? I saw some clothing that ward off rain, I think.

[ Five years, Nier. Five years...

Stop. Cuteness has a price. He's going to have to think about it more often now because his girlfriend is expanding her wardrobe. ]

I'll take your jacket.

[ Because she doesn't think he needs to spend money for this and because I want her to wear his clothes. ]

[ YEAH? AND? WHAT'S YOUR POINT?

Finally, more cute outfits for Kainé and not her usual same lingerie. A dream. There's a nod, no fight for this. He's already shimmying his jacket off to give to her.

Oversized clothes are the best style, anyway. Boyfriend jackets are also especially cute. ]

It doesn't feel too weird, right?

[ Cause Nier is used to and also prefers clothes that fit him well. ]

[ THE POINT IS HE'S STUPID. But irrational fears are irrational, I guess...

She doesn't need it now, but sure, she'll take his jacket and shrug it on. Boyfriend jackets are extra cute, not that she understands the appeal.

She shakes her head. ]

It's fine.

[ It's comfy. It's comfortable because it's his. ]

[ It's so his jacket will get wet instead of her shirt? At least that's what he's hoping would happen, but who knows... Imagine if furry week persisted and she sniffs his jacket i would laugh. ]

Then we're good to go.

[ Fast passing to Splash Mountain and the ride is in a log. It's two per row, so they slide in without trouble, not needing to sit with others. ]

Compared to the other ride, this one is mostly outside which I don't mind. I kind of like being able to see more.

[ Or maybe it's better not to see? Nier isn't sure now. ]

[ They have done so much life-threatening and death-defying shit. This really should be a breeze, if not a blast. Kainé doesn't look too excited, but her mood is vibrating. ]

I want it be just as fast.

[ Seeing or not seeing. Kainé just wants speed. ]

[ The difference is they were in charge for those. These rides? They have no control over, so Nier is naturally nervous. It's where the excitement comes from. ]

Pretty peaceful so far!

[ What a trip of leisure until they do their first drop. It is a baby drop, but Nier is shook because he wasn't sure what to expect. ]

[ Baby drop.... is fine. The splash is small.

Kainé wants a bigger drop. ]

It's a little slow.

[ Also, the ride aesthetic is.... something. The music is also something. ]

A little creepy.

[ Not scary, but weird creepy. ]

... I don't really understand where we're supposed to be.

[ Nier doesn't get the theme and he reads a lot of books, just not helpful books. Sometimes we only love fictional stories. ]

The countryside?

[ But it's winding up to be a bigger fall soon, which has him on edge. ]

Maybe.

[ It's nothing like their countryside, at least. Didney be weird. This is a new opinion. Something else to attribute to Mickey Mouse.

If he's on edge, does he want to hold her hand? She offers it to him. ]

Kind of... I guess they would call it cartoon-ish?

[ He learned this in Wiwaldi when he was looking stuff up on anime! Anyway, he sees that hand and tilts his head. ]

I'll be fine, Kainé. Thank you.

[ He has to show her he's strong, but then this is the medium drop and he instantly snatches her hand without thinking. ]

Like the anime Ichiro and Riku like?

[ This is the extent of what she knows. Via osmosis.

Anyway, Nier is weak, but it's cute. She won't comment on it, just squeezes his hand to tell him she knew he'd be like this. She likes this drop more, and it shows. Even if they get splashed more.

A little water never hurt her. ]

Yeah, except from a different land of origin.

[ Fortunately, Nier's jacket will protect her from the splash... Unless she just dunks herself into water. The squeeze has him recognizing that he's holding onto her hand, but he has no heart to take it back. It would even be more noticeable that he was definitely spooked. ]

The music makes it seem cute, but this is...

[ They're going up a big slope now. ]

[ She's feral, but she's not that feral. She also thinks it's cute that he was spooked. Or maybe she's just taken to thinking he's cute in general. ]

The music isn't cute.

[ It does not make her comfortable at all, but at least she's not here for the music. Her eyes all but sparkle at how tall this slope looks. ]

[ Nier is a wholesome boy so I will take the compliment for him despite how he is lowkey feral. ]

It doesn't make me scared is probably a better way to say it—[ And they drop and Nier is clinging for dear life. ]

[ He has to be at least a little feral to be with Kainé, but on the whole he is a more wholesome person than she is.

She laughs as they drop, letting him cling to her however he pleases. They're going to get soaked, but it's okay. They hit the bottom, and there is no saving them. ]

Not the music, but the drop, yeah?

[ Her hair is plastered, and not even his coat can fend off all of the water. ]

… Yeah.

[ Nier has gone faster than this, but again it’s about control. They have known on this weird mechanical death trap and it makes him lowkey nervous.

It’s fun, though! He’s having fun, enjoying how his heart paces so much faster, but it doesn’t show on his face as much. ]

Is that the last?

Think so.

[ She looks ahead of them to all the seats in front of them. ]

Looks like they're about to tell us to get the fuck out.

[ She brushes her hair out of her face. ]

Another one?

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