[ She knows he's not an idiot, she was just exaggerating. Azula is confident now she's won this game, however, grinning up at him as she lets her hands fall limp in his grasp. ]
[ That grin is both cute and irritating. Keith breaks eye contact, but keeps his hands on her wrists. How the heck did she maneuver him into this position again? ]
[ Ah, it's not so nice when the tables are turned, huh Keith? Her poking him for an answer wasn't necessary, the familiarity in his tone almost making her laugh despite the uncomfortable flutter in the pit of her stomach. Instead, she'll push herself up on her toes to close the distance between them and kiss him. ]
[ Considering how braced he was for more teasing, the kiss catches him completely by surprise. Unsure if this is Azula's version of mercy or a declaration of victory, Keith blinks. ]
Oh. We're doing this now?
[ It's only after he's asked that he realizes a) that it was a dumb question and b) he doesn't actually want Azula to dictate this. Letting go of her wrists, he moves his hands down to her waist, leaning down to kiss her back. ]
[ His question only leaves her with a moment of doubt, wondering if she had somehow misread the entirety of her interaction with him. Keith is quick enough to ease that worry from her mind as his lips find hers again, unable to stop herself from smiling against his mouth; it was definitely a declaration of victory. She'll let herself enjoy it, deserving the indulgence after such a performance, ghosting nails over his cheeks before she drapes her arms over his shoulders. When she speaks again, she barely moves, lips brushing over his with every word. ]
[ The moment is soft and sweet, and when she makes her demand it almost makes him laugh. It's a weird amount of affection to be feeling, and in the end it's much easier to smile right back and tease. ]
What if I just tied you to a tree instead?
[ Echoing something she'd said to him not that long ago. ]
[ It's intimate and there's something she enjoys about being in control of the moment, knowing the Augur has no hand in her affections for him now. Azula still felt strange, wanting anyone was something entirely new for her and their shared kisses now was as close as she's gotten to admitting it (aside from making a beeline to him this early in the day). ]
I'll get bored of it eventually when I find something new to pester you about.
[ Because it seems they will have plenty of time to find the right ways to dig under each others' skin. The ease in which they make the other fluster was a testament to that, always silently thankful that the Augur forced them together even if she curses them regularly. She nearly settles the weight of her body against him, content to be in his arms for as long as he'd like to keep her there. The victory certainly made her less likely to question their relationship and just enjoy it instead, unable to peel the grin from her face since she kissed him. ]
I just want to hear the words, we both know I've already won.
[ Keith can honestly say that he couldn't really define the nature of the game they were playing. That said, whatever the parameters for winning were, she's probably right about having achieved that. Still won't stop him from playing dumb. ]
I have yet to decide what my prize will be, but I'm sure I'll think of something.
[ Azula twists her hand so she can flick the back of his neck with her index finger, stopping herself from doing something worse. She knows they can both agree there was a competition, and she beat him, and she's not falling for whatever he was trying to get her to say. ]
[ Finally, she peels her arms from him, feeling like she's rewarding him for evading her simple request the longer she keeps herself wound tightly around him. Instead, Azula turns so she can scoop Keith's new pet up in her hands and hold it up in the air, staring at its oversized eyeballs. ]
Is it so difficult for you to admit defeat? I am not even asking for you to claim you're a loser, just that I am the winner.
[ This was as close as she was going to get to having a dragon, wasn't it? She shakes it a little so its wings slap against its fat little body. Oh no, it's cute!! ]
Tell me I'm charming, but I expect a hundred percent sincerity.
[ Azula brings the creature back down to hold it tight against her chest. ]
Or I will go through with my plan of kidnapping your dragon.
[ Azula glances down at the shaken baby in her arms, certain it'll survive the event without any trauma. She would never actually kidnap it; she knows better than to be responsible for the well-being of a living creature. ]
I think Keith is asking me to kidnap you.
[ She's talking to the dragon. She doesn't bother looking up at Keith at all when he touches her, partially convinced that he'd drag this on all morning if she didn't put a stop to it. One of them has to end this interaction before they make complete fools of themselves. ]
[ Disgruntled, Keith puts both hands on her shoulders. From between them, the dragon looks up at both of them with wide eyes. Compatible?? Hm. Thinking, thinking. ]
[ She doesn't ignore him now, he's got her full attention. Her grin eases into a smile (it was hard to resist since she finally got what she wanted), she likes diabolical. ]
Now tell me you'll take over the island with me. We would be unstoppable together.
[ ... well this certainly took a turn. He'd raise more of an eyebrow over her phrasing of it, but he's gotten a pinch desensitized to her extreme language. ]
I can't tell if you're trying to get me to fight the Augur with you or if you're flirting with me.
[ Wasn't this whole interaction a giant flirtation? Azula's aware enough to know she's not fantastic at it, but she did just smash her lips on his when she claimed victory. And she was entirely serious about the take-over, though she wouldn't tell him that it wouldn't stop with the Augur. Yet. ]
Certainly not any time soon, we know far too little to actually be successful.
[ Azula squeezes the dragon in her arms, not anticipating actually drafting up a battle plan this early in the day but not quite sure how to address this either. She had been forward enough, but it was fueled by the competition and a small need to stake claim on him that wasn't the Augur's doing. A different kind of win. ]
In the mean time, you can help me think of a better name than Azula and Keith's island.
[ The dragon squeaks, still very much confused. Battle plans don't sound very romantic, you know.....
Keith, meanwhile, is sighing because he genuinely would not have minded having a pointless pow-wow with the Augur at the hospital, if only for the temporary catharsis. ]
You're probably right about that.
[ Not stopping him from sounding disappointed though. ]
Anyway, what's wrong with just calling it the island?
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[ Keith makes a face. It's his turn to be holding her wrists hostage. ]
I'm not that stupid. [ A beat. ] And I'm going to look at you if I want to.
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[ She knows he's not an idiot, she was just exaggerating. Azula is confident now she's won this game, however, grinning up at him as she lets her hands fall limp in his grasp. ]
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I don't like this.
[ Grumpy evasive maneuver is grumpy and evasive ]
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Oh. We're doing this now?
[ It's only after he's asked that he realizes a) that it was a dumb question and b) he doesn't actually want Azula to dictate this. Letting go of her wrists, he moves his hands down to her waist, leaning down to kiss her back. ]
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Now tell me I'm charming.
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What if I just tied you to a tree instead?
[ Echoing something she'd said to him not that long ago. ]
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I'd rather you just do what I asked.
[ And I'd like to see you try. ]
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Of course you would. You're never gonna let me live it down if I do.
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[ Because it seems they will have plenty of time to find the right ways to dig under each others' skin. The ease in which they make the other fluster was a testament to that, always silently thankful that the Augur forced them together even if she curses them regularly. She nearly settles the weight of her body against him, content to be in his arms for as long as he'd like to keep her there. The victory certainly made her less likely to question their relationship and just enjoy it instead, unable to peel the grin from her face since she kissed him. ]
I just want to hear the words, we both know I've already won.
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Oh? What did you win? Explain.
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[ Azula twists her hand so she can flick the back of his neck with her index finger, stopping herself from doing something worse. She knows they can both agree there was a competition, and she beat him, and she's not falling for whatever he was trying to get her to say. ]
Say it, or I'll make you.
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[ He laughs, giving his neck an obligatory rub to feign pain. He doesn't doubt that she means that, but he can't help pushing it all the same. ]
Now that's not very charming at all.
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[ Finally, she peels her arms from him, feeling like she's rewarding him for evading her simple request the longer she keeps herself wound tightly around him. Instead, Azula turns so she can scoop Keith's new pet up in her hands and hold it up in the air, staring at its oversized eyeballs. ]
Is it so difficult for you to admit defeat? I am not even asking for you to claim you're a loser, just that I am the winner.
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It depends on what you've decided you won. You still haven't told me that part.
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Tell me I'm charming, but I expect a hundred percent sincerity.
[ Azula brings the creature back down to hold it tight against her chest. ]
Or I will go through with my plan of kidnapping your dragon.
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I don't think you should be shaking the baby like that.
[ He takes a step closer, putting his hand on her shoulder. ]
And if you want me to be one hundred percent sincere, don't you think it'd be more convincing if you weren't holding something over my head?
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I think Keith is asking me to kidnap you.
[ She's talking to the dragon. She doesn't bother looking up at Keith at all when he touches her, partially convinced that he'd drag this on all morning if she didn't put a stop to it. One of them has to end this interaction before they make complete fools of themselves. ]
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[ Disgruntled, Keith puts both hands on her shoulders. From between them, the dragon looks up at both of them with wide eyes. Compatible?? Hm. Thinking, thinking. ]
You're diabolical.
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Now tell me you'll take over the island with me. We would be unstoppable together.
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I can't tell if you're trying to get me to fight the Augur with you or if you're flirting with me.
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[ Wasn't this whole interaction a giant flirtation? Azula's aware enough to know she's not fantastic at it, but she did just smash her lips on his when she claimed victory. And she was entirely serious about the take-over, though she wouldn't tell him that it wouldn't stop with the Augur. Yet. ]
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[ He ducks eye contact for a moment, if only because explicitly labeling this whole interaction as "flirting" is making him oddly self conscious. ]
Guess it can be both. I'm just bad at one of those things.
[ Also thanks for noticing that he's decidedly not blushing very slightly. ]
SO. When do you want to fight the Augur?
[ The dragon continues to stare up at them. Is this their version of a date now.... the poor thing is confused. ]
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[ Azula squeezes the dragon in her arms, not anticipating actually drafting up a battle plan this early in the day but not quite sure how to address this either. She had been forward enough, but it was fueled by the competition and a small need to stake claim on him that wasn't the Augur's doing. A different kind of win. ]
In the mean time, you can help me think of a better name than Azula and Keith's island.
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Keith, meanwhile, is sighing because he genuinely would not have minded having a pointless pow-wow with the Augur at the hospital, if only for the temporary catharsis. ]
You're probably right about that.
[ Not stopping him from sounding disappointed though. ]
Anyway, what's wrong with just calling it the island?
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