Test Drive Meme - March & April

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Comments

[oncewasblind]

( serenity isn't super familiar with bakura but she can at least put a face to the name. she keeps the names in her mind for now since she isn't able to contact them at the moment.

when the poke-ride comes to a slowing stop, serenity releases her grasp on marik so that he can move about. the rain is pattering out and the comment about having to deal with his hair goes largely ignored. after everything he's put her friends and family through ( in her timeline ) she's pretty sure he can deal with having to deal with some extra grooming. )

Oh...

( she takes his hand a bit hesitantly although not enough that it gives any tells. serenity's already had her arms around him so taking his hand isn't exactly the worst thing ever. )

...Thanks.

( she takes the offered umbrella and pops it opened to hold it over her head. as he retrieves his pokegear, serenity does the same and takes a moment to mimic opening up the contact list. hers doesn't exactly have several people on it so she opts to copy it. )

Might be better if I call him... So I'll just take the contact of his, thanks.

( wait, is he hoping she'll be impressed by his apparent riches? ...she's not.

she gets the contact information and then glances to marik before flicking her gaze back to the pokegear. )

Hmm... You should give me your contact, too. So I can send a thank you later when I have things more... put together.

[thetombkeeper]

[He's done it in his timeline as well. Fresh from Battle City so he's without his split personality but his soul still hasn't fully reformed itself. Which means bratty child that behaves when people are watching but still leans into bad behaviors from time to time.

At least she thanked him without prompting this time.]

Yeah.

[He puts his pokégear away once she's copied Joey's info, thankful that she's going to call him on her own device rather than his.

When Serenity asks for his own so she can give him something, that takes him aback for a moment.]

... Don't worry about it.

[Still, he tells her his username and pokégear number.

Her offer almost makes him feel bad for saying what he's about to ask:]

Can I get my coat back?

[oncewasblind]

( at least they're on the same awful page, then. she's not super ready to forgive him yet -- mostly because she has no idea if joey has. his help has been pretty invaluable although try getting her to admit it. )

I'll ... do my best to pay it forward, then.

( not that she assumes he cares. but she does. she takes his information after plugging in her brother's into the pokegear. when he asks for the coat back, she flushes for some reason and clears her throat. )

Huh? Oh! Yeah, of course. H- Here...

( she pulls the coat off, switching the umbrella from one hand to the other in order to remove it without getting herself ( more ) wet from the water. )

Thanks for the use of it.

[thetombkeeper]

[She'll find that Joey is waiting to test him before he goes about forgiving the gremlin.

Marik will just... hold on to that for the time being. She'll pay it forward. Normally he'd think to turn it down but... hmm. That might come in handy down the line.

But then Joey. Ugh.]

Thank you.

[He had been tempted to make a jab about her wanting to keep it because it smells good (he douses everything in his perfume) but decides against it. No need to push his luck. Marik does, however, decide to go for the other low hanging fruit.]

Figured you'd rather not look like one of my old Hunters.

[Because that's why he got that specific coat. It looks a lot like his Rare Hunter cultist robes.

What a goober.

Chenzira, who's been tucked into his coat the entire time, gives him an upward, disapproving glance. Marik folds the coat up and places it back in the saddlebag.]

If you can't get a hold of him...

[Shit. Foot in mouth. It's too late to back out now. Chen nods to himself in approval.]

... let me know.

[The Yamask mutters something to Marik that sounds like "munny?"

His trainer clicks his tongue. Sure, it'll buy him brownie points but it's the principle of the thing.]

... I'll send you some money too so you can buy some supplies or whatever until Joey arrives.

[oncewasblind]

( that's not really so surprising and she's probably going to be the same way although it could be argued that she's seeing his proverbial test right now, as it happens. she isn't convinced though and it'll take more than a raincoat and ride for her to feel better about this guy.

he'll have to choose his "favour" carefully given that joey is, indeed, a significant part of her life and she's very, very likely to pass anything he asks of her onto him.

she arches a brow at his quip about the hunters and isn't overly bothered with it. serenity's not as familiar with them as the others are. but, no, that's not something she wants to appear as whether she knows about them in depth or not.

while he's packing up, serenity is looking over the town she's been brought to and is about to bid him farewell when he offers himself as a call should she be unable to get a hold of joey. for some reason, it colours her cheeks -- it might just be the sheer surprise at a kind gesture from him. serenity just offers a nod because she's absolutely not admitting to herself that she's flushed... besides, it's probably from the weather. )

I'll do that, than-- m, money? You don't have to do that but... it's... nice of you to offer...

( this... this she isn't what to make of. and the "nice" sounds incredibly foreign as it leaves her lips. )

[thetombkeeper]

[Which is why he's only being slightly bratty. He knows she'll relay everything to her brother - or so he assumes.

Ah, yes. Serenity was still blind folded when his men tried to capture her. Well, that one fell flat.

When Marik looks back at her as he gets on his Cyclizar, he notices the color to her cheeks and raises an eyebrow. Is she feeling alright? Was it the rain? That's... well, it's not worrisome in the regular sense. He doesn't need Joey playing him for getting his sister sick.]

Chenzira insists. You can grab yourself some more clothes and food.

[The Yamask nods his head from his spot under Marik's chin.]

... Your face is red. You aren't catching a fever, are you?

[oncewasblind]

( he assumes correctly. if joey's around then serenity's 100% going to tell him everything that's come to pass since her arrival which definitely includes running into marik of all people.

indeed, so, she wasn't privy to their style — a flop of a joke for sure. )

Oh. Well, umm, okay...

( best to accept the generosity since it's rude to look a gift horse in the mouth and all. when he makes notice of the heat on her face, she turns her head and taps her chin hurriedly. )

N- No! It must be the rain making me flushed! I'm just going to get inside and it'll be fine.

playing = blaming* my proof reading skills

[thetombkeeper]

[He can only hope she paints him in a decent light. Mildly bratty is a better description than terrorized.

Sigh. He can't win them all. (Or any for that matter.)

The Egyptian raises an eyebrow, giving Serenity a look over. An odd way to react if it's just the rain but. Whatever. It's not his problem. Chenzira mutters something else and Marik audibly groans.

Why must his shoulder angel be so good?]

... Chen asks that you message me when Joey finally arrives. He wants to know that you're okay.

my reading comprehension is terrible because i didn't even notice it, lmao.

[oncewasblind]

( he can rest well knowing she won't paint him in a horrible light. he has helped her after all. but it'll be up to joey where he believes her or not because marik being kind is pretty unbelievable after all the crap he put them through.

it's not odd. it's totally normal. shut up. )

At least Chenzira is sweet. I'll... do that.

( she pauses before adding: ) For Chenzira's peace of mind.

that's good at least lol

[thetombkeeper]

[Considering he's put people through so much his entire damn life, it's completely warranted.

Right. Normal. Serenity, he's cute but that's probably his only redeeming quality. Don't fall for him.]

He's very sweet, yes.

[To which it's Chen's turn to blush and he sinks down into Marik's coat to hide himself.]

You've made him bashful - but he appreciates it. He'll answer the gear when you call.

[He nudges his Cyclizar, who playfully "revs up" by doing a wheelie.]

Guess we'll hear from you later. Until then.

[A nod and then he's off to the Ruins of Alph to go visit the Yamasks there.

And to think about this utterly bizarre encounter.]

[oncewasblind]

( that's fair.

no worries. she's already fallen/falling for someone else. )

Aww... ( she chuckles at the pokémon's blush. )

That'll be nice. I'll make sure to do so soon.

( she glances to the motorcycle-mon and nods to marik. )

Er, yeah. Bye.

( and she's off on a brand new adventure™. )