Duo
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Post by Duo on Jul 2, 2011 21:04:23 GMT -5
Duo facepalmed again. Not only towards Dark, but the ladies pays attention to Leo too. So Duo was left all alone at the corner with only a glass of ale to accompany him. "Can't be helped.." he tried to make himself feel better.
They must have looked like a pretty weird trio. First there's Dark; the suave ladies-man, then there's Leo; the awkward cute-factor, and then there's Duo; some random she-man with the lady-like braid. Duo sighed, of course he's in last place sitting with these two eye-candies, he doesn't eve have a trump card here.
"Don't you dare wink at me, you evil giant blackberry popsicle!" Duo pointed a finger at Dark while grinding his teeth, "I'm not the least bit jealous, don't rub it in on me!" Right after he said that, the ladies actually burst out laughing, and finally notices him. Duo scratched his hair with a weak smile, seems like his only usable trump card here is his sense of humor.
Then Leo asked if they were siblings. "EW, WHUT, NO!!" Duo exploded in disgust, "Him? My brother? Ew, that's just...ew. He's old enough to be my great-grandfather, Leo, trust me." Slinging an arm around Leo's frail shoulders, Duo winked back at Dark, purposely trying to get even with the man.
Though, that victory was only for a moment, because in came the sudden question of Duo's gender. Duo plopped his head down, his morale totally depleting, "Of COURSE I'm a guuuy~ You don't see any boobs on me!" His eyes snapped at Dark particularly, "Don't you dare say anything about that."
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Dark
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Post by Dark on Jul 3, 2011 8:23:42 GMT -5
He look over at the named guy as Leo and smirks, "Nice one dude... apparently, since I feel like I 'owe' this guy some entertainment. I would never allow such humorous act for awhile or to ruin his reputation. T'was his birthday afterall." he let out, chuckling to himself as the lady sitting on his lap is sticking on him.
"Old as I might be... everyone can fool it because of my prowess.." he let out, letting those words flew from Duo's. He then look towards Leo, "So... Leo, our new bestest friend, do you have any girl problem?"
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Leo
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Post by Leo on Jul 7, 2011 4:47:56 GMT -5
Leo turned to Dark in surprise, "Oh? Its his birthday?" So now it makes sense of that 'wish' the guy uttered to him earlier. Picking up the pieces of the clue unusually fast, the artist can now understand what's going on.
He smiled slightly at the flustered Duo, then realized it's not so bad having company like this once in a while. Especially since it's someone's birthday, "Congratulations then, Duo."
Leo turned back his attention to Dark at the question, and blinked silently for a moment. "Well....y-yes." He can't believe he's letting all these out to a couple of random strangers...but that's good too, because it cut the embarrassment by half since he doesn't even know these people.
"I uh....have no idea how to...approach her...romantically. I mean, I'm not really a...an emotional guy, and I get awkward whenever I tried to show her I like her." Because bold isn't really in his personality description.
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Duo
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Open your heart - open it wide; someone is standing outside.
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Post by Duo on Jul 7, 2011 4:48:53 GMT -5
"Oh Dark, I'm so touched you care about my reputation," Duo puts a hand on his heart and sarcastically shot Dark an apologetic look at his proclamation. His glare of death softens when the mechanic turns to Leo, and thanked the lad for the birthday wish.
Trying to ignore the woman sticking to Dark, Duo focused his hearing to Leo's problem. "Oh wait a sec, what you're saying is...you're the aloof type? ..Aw man, this is gonna be harder than I thought..." Duo scratched his hair.
"What do you say, Dark? How do you let the ladies know you like them?" The mechanic hopes so hard the guy just gave them a verbal example rather than a literal one.
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Dark
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Post by Dark on Jul 7, 2011 6:37:59 GMT -5
Dark grinned as he look at Duo, "My pleasure... it's a bestfriend thing to do." he let out as he suddenly look at the lady whom sat in his lap. He look at his with adorning eyes.
"Ah lady, my bad for not noticing you that much... but you see..." he murmured in her ears, raising an eyebrow as he suddenly look at Duo with taunting eyes. "We can give each other some pleasure later," he added and pulled back. "Since I have to do some bestman thing,"
He paused and suddenly look at Duo who asked him about a guy who is aloof and never letting his emotion gets out in front of the girl he likes. "Ahh... pretty noob you are," he let out, laughing yet shaking his head.
"Well my dearest friends, I can teach you pretty much about those kind of things. That is... for free, of course," he grinned boyishly as he swiveled a bit at his chair. His back leaning at the counter table.
"Well, Leo my friend," he let out, glancing at Leo. "If you're those type of shy and naive type. Here's some basic, so the girl could feel that you're not an OOC when it comes to your romantic gestures," he let the lady in his lap stood a bit. "Allow me to show you some gestures," he smiled 'warmly' at the lady in front of her. Raising his hand as he caress it on the lady's cheek softly, then leaning his palm on the girl's cheek.
He suddenly look at Leo, not noticing that the lady in front of him is blushing at the gesture. "Well... that's a simple gesture. It means you appreciate every single things in her. It would mean a lot to the girl if you supported and cared for her,"
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Leo
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Post by Leo on Jul 9, 2011 22:26:14 GMT -5
Leo was sort of impressed by the brotherly chemistry these two men gave off, it's like they're trying to annoy each other, but under a very refined smile. It's almost amusing. "..You...sure you're not siblings?"
Still, it gives him great comfort to be able to take it easy now and then because these two showed him how relaxing it is to just sit back and let loose. When Dark began his demo though, that's when Leo's tired-like feelingless eyes lit up in surprise.
That poor young lady was as red as ruby at Dark's...gentle gestures. Actually, it made Leo more confused, since his mind leans on the more logical side. "Wait, what did you just do?" He asked quickly before he got lost in the purple-haired's pace, "How can just simply making skin contact with her is able to make her flushing like that?"
His question was later sufficiently answered by the suave man, concluding it up that just by touching, it indicates appreciation. The artist rests two of his fingers on his chin, contemplating the logic of it, "It...can't be as easy as simply touching her, can it? You must have...put in extra effort into it or something."
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Duo
Citizen
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Post by Duo on Jul 9, 2011 22:31:17 GMT -5
Duo has the strongest urge to just stick out his tongue at Dark when he began his sickeningly overused flowery speech there to the lady on his leg. Duo's face malformed into the most disgusted one he could manage when Dark literally said about pleasure. "God, dammit, I HEARD THAT, you sick pervert!" He pointed an accusing finger to the purple-haired and glare daggers at the man in hopes that Dark shriveled with the intensity of his eyes' sheer willpower.
"And EXCUSE YOU, I am NOT a noob! ...Wait, or are you referring to Leo here?" The mechanic had rest one of his elbows on the awkward guy's shoulder, "And I suppose you could suggest anything good?"
Duo swore he would bite his tongue off for challenging Dark, because that guy literally did what Duo hope he didn't; a literal demonstration. "I hate you so much.." the braided man muttered, eye twitching at the scene.
His eye twitched even more when Leo suddenly spoke up about...logic. "..Whaat? Are you kidding me...??" Duo asked Leo in a defeated tone, "Now I see what your problem is, you're relying on your head too much that you forgot your own heart."
After he's done sighing at Leo, he turned to Dark, "And you. Stop treating other people like demonstrative test subjects, they have feelings too, you know?" Though saying that, the women that Dark had 'demo-tested' looks like he wanted him even more.
Duo facepalmed. He just realized that whatever side he's in, he always looses when Dark's around.
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Dark
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Post by Dark on Jul 9, 2011 23:05:19 GMT -5
Dark eyed the braided haired guy and rolled his eyes lazily. "Jeez, have you not seen my look towards Leo? Of course, I was pertaining to our little guy here..." he suddenly raised an eyebrow and grinned Cheshire cat-ly. "Or... were you really?" he let out a boastful laugh and shook his head.
Looking at the lady in front of her, he gave her a peck on her cheek. "Nah... this lady wouldn't mind. I always give something in return from their little shows," he glanced at Duo who's eyes were twitching by the moment he have given an attention at the lady.
He suddenly look over at Leo and shook his head, suddenly... and surprisingly agreeing at Duo's statement. He nodded towards Leo, "Let me ask that same question to you, boy." he started, raising an eyebrow. "Why don't YOU put an effort into giving your girl some affection? Wait... what's her type anyway?" he asked, suddenly a glint on his eyes is obvious that he's curious at the girl who have fallen into this... frail boy.
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Leo
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Post by Leo on Jul 11, 2011 8:12:16 GMT -5
Leo has the urge to just pull his hat from his head and scratched his hair, this is getting more and more confusing. If what he lacks is a heart, then this is a really big problem. He always seems like he doesn't know what to do in front of that one girl, it feels kind of awkward for him, since he's the man and he's supposed to do something.
"Type..?" Leo looked up at his 'mentor' and blinked. "Ah, let's see...uhm... Well, she works as an assassin...if that's what you meant by type," the artist said it so casually, it's almost frightening how he managed to keep such a straight face over everything.
"Rayl is...strong, and independent. She's determined, and she gets so angry when I tried to leave her out of my problem..." Leo paused and put his hand on his cheek, recalling that slap. "When I first met her, she was so cold, and frightening, and icy. Always glaring at me like she wants to rip my spine off just to whack my face with it, but...."
The brown-haired artist had looked down on his glass of ale, wondering when exactly did that fear died down. How did he viewed her differently now? Perhaps Duo was right, logic doesn't come close to this topic, which is exactly why Leo is failing at it.
"Basically she's the exact opposite of me, safe to say."
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Duo
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Post by Duo on Jul 11, 2011 8:21:22 GMT -5
Duo, true to his oblivious noticing skills of himself, did not realize at all how immensely jealous he seemed towards this 'blueberry popsicle'. "HEY, unlike you, I'm human, I make mistakes, OKAY? And don't you laugh at me like that!" Motioning a fist towards Dark, the mechanic fumed.
He pulled his hand back to grab his newly-filled glass and chugged in all the alcohol in one gulp angrily. Perhaps the alcohol is what made him act so brusquely. Though, in the middle of swallowing the ale, he coughed violently when he heard Leo said his girlfriend is an assassin.
All the while when Leo explains what the girl is like, Duo's busy knocking his fist on his chest, coughing like a madman. Sadly, nobody notices him as they're so focused to Leo's speech. Tears flooded his eyes when he's finally done coughing and clearing his throat, just in time to hear Leo's last line.
"MAN, opposites DO attract, that's amazing. Creepy yeah, but amazing.." His voice was hoarse, so he coughed for the last time in clearing his throat. "I mean, seriously, how did you flirted with her? I bet mister hotshot there can't attract icy girls like that." Of course, Duo doesn't waste any chance to TRY and annoy Dark.
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Dark
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Post by Dark on Jul 12, 2011 11:07:06 GMT -5
Dark laughed at the hysterical moments of the braided-haired man; he shook his head. "Would you really hate me, despite of helping on this wish you have in mind?" he questioned, raising an eyebrow to Duo. "I thought you're FAR better than that, my friend." he added, suddenly looking at Leo with an amuse look.
A guy like him, capturing an assassin girl? That he whistled in awe. "That's a job type.. I mean her attitude, whats she's like? Her views?" he blabbed, suddenly halting himself as Leo suddenly speaks of the woman's attitude. "Hmmm... your lover's quite a catch. I say your lucky, despite of your weakness..."
He suddenly look at Duo and grinned tauntingly, "I have met many type of girls... but not of one like that. But I must say I am intrigued at this girl," he let out, suddenly looking at Leo's look that seems to say 'back off'. He chuckled, "But I have a code of a man... I don't butt in with some relationship. And that of with my buddy." he replied.
"But..." he suddenly blurted out, looking at Leo. "Despite of those things... does she have any soft spots or have she soften on you?"
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Leo
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Post by Leo on Jul 21, 2011 1:34:20 GMT -5
Leo stared at both men's reactions to his description of Rayl, "Um...is it really something to be proud about? You're saying as if she's a prize.." The artist muttered, slightly offended somewhat, and then took off his hat to let some air going through his head.
Leo then places his hat inside his shoulder-strapped bag, he didn't want to loose it again. Every time he stepped into a new country in this domain, his material possession has about a 60% chance of being lost. He then turned to look at both men while picking back up his glass of ale.
When Dark suddenly brought out a vague hint of interest in Rayl, Leo's wimpy facade totally burns down into a rather dangerous glare towards Dark. Though, that surprisingly fiery look died down when the man mentioned of his personal code. "Oh...good. I'm glad you're so honorable."
At the question, Leo stared back at Dark quizzically, "Soft...spots?" He wondered for a moment on what exactly qualifies as 'soft spots' about Rayl, "I'm...unsure of your question, but...I noticed she does have a soft spot for children, perhaps animals too but I'm not too sure of the latter." The artist paused for a moment to think about it and finally concluded, "I don't know. I can't even tell why exactly did she even have any interest in me of all people, this is confusing.."
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Duo
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Post by Duo on Jul 21, 2011 1:36:12 GMT -5
"Oh don't worry, I do hate you. I really do. In a friendly-rivalry way," Duo stuck out his tongue at Dark ever so childishly. He realized what he did can be considered as very immature, but it feels so good to let it out like this sometimes. He does honestly began to take a dislike to Dark...but more envious actually rather than genuinely hate.
Duo's jaw dropped when Dark voiced out that he has taken interest in Leo's girlfriend, so the braided man turned to Leo. "Dude! He totally declared your--" His tongue was then rendered useless when he realized what he's looking at; Leo's hardened flaming glare.
"Whoa! Whoa-whoa-whoa!" He exclaimed like an excited child, but then Leo's expression softened down. "WHOA! Dude! You saw that?!" Duo slapped Dark's arm and pointed to Leo. The secret power of wimps, maybe? "Wow, I'm impressed, Leo!" But then Dark admitted that he actually followed a code, "Seriously? Whoa, now I'm impressed with you too! ...But that doesn't mean I still don't hate you."
There are lots he doesn't know about these two anyway. Duo picked up his drink and sips it, sitting back on his stool while listening to the both of them. "Huh. I dunno, Leo. Maybe your weakness is what attracts her to you? I mean...like...you know, you're the damsel in distress, and she's like the knight in shining armor?"
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Dark
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Post by Dark on Jul 22, 2011 1:11:46 GMT -5
As Dark tried to say something about the girl of Leo, a hint of mischief is already in the air. His eyes very keen in observing Leo's emotion. And he smirks triumphantly as he likes the way Leo took a dangerous glare directed on Dark.
He shook his head and look at Duo, "And I was looking unto that dude," he let out, suddenly laughing as he look at the ale on his glass. He embraces the girl more and place him on his lap. "Let's just say, what Duo said between you are right.... which is really right. Opposite attracts," he let out, suddenly playing at his mug of ale.
"And maybe because.... you have been always there even if she's attach in her own solitude. Definitely, the girl is curious in you... and suddenly without control... her bond to you have once attached by the time you two meet." and there goes Dark with his riddles and such. He suddenly paused and look at Leo, for sure... with that statement, the brown haired guy would quickly figure it out, right?
"But... on the contrary..." he let out, looking at Leo. "What about you?"
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Leo
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Post by Leo on Jul 25, 2011 14:29:56 GMT -5
Although Leo feels quite lost in the conversation here, he tries to look at it as if they're playing a card game, a game of hearts. Dark seems to be the best player here, since Leo just noticed his keen eye the moment when the purple-haired man answered Duo that he's looking into the glare.
Leo's eyes were down when he listened to Dark's explanation, embracing the silence for a moment to be alone with his thoughts. What does that mean? That he's just lucky to be there with her at the right time? Or that it's something close to fate, as if they were meant to meet? Or maybe...it just happened, like Rayl said.
The artist was awoken from his trance the moment when a question was asked of him, his thin eyebrows raised. "What? ...Me? Huh, to be honest, it's...really hazy. I can't really tell what I feel...about her. I just felt the same...unless on..certain situations." Such as the time when she slapped him...or the time when they were trapped under the sandbags.
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