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[flaredo]

"Heeey, you've reached Yang! Well, actually, you didn't reach far enough, 'cause I'm not here right now! But don't yang up! Just leave a message on this baby, and I'll get back to you soon enough, okay?"

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[flaredo]

[ Instantly, her finger seek out his, a soft glide as she twines them together. This, she thinks, is what she's missed. ]

Me too. Time to hit the road!

[masakados]

[Naoki feels a rush of contentment as their fingers twine and he squeezes her hand gladly. To the way out--!]

Thanks for your hard work tonight.

[flaredo]

Thanks for saving me a few dances-- and Yurlungur too. It made the hard work worth it.

[ But she's still sighing happily as she steps outside. Ah, alone time. ]

[masakados]

[Alone time at last-- Naoki's pace as they walk is leisurely.]

That was my pleasure. [It was fun getting to dance with her, and getting to give her little breaks in-between her working.]

[flaredo]

[ So is Yang's-- also because her feet hurt a bit, but she's been running around in heels (without stumbling), so that much is a given. ]

I saw you out there, too-- you really danced like a pro!

[masakados]

Ah... thanks. [Compliments...]

I think I managed to remember your lessons pretty good, teacher.

[flaredo]

You definitely did. [ And she nudges his shoulder. ] I'm really proud of you, Naoki.

[masakados]

[Naoki leans over, pressing a grateful kiss to her cheek. Hearing her say that is warming. And so, softer,] Thanks.

[But, casting his mind back over it...]

I've gotta say, it was really an interesting night.

[flaredo]

[ And Yang's smile warms; ugh, he's being cute again-- ]

Interesting, huh? Are you ready for it to be boring for the rest of it?

[masakados]

[Glancing sidelong at her...]

I'm pretty sure it's not going to start being boring quite yet. [Not as long as she's around!]

[flaredo]

... Mm, yeah, I think you needed to ask someone for help with your suit, right?

[masakados]

That's right. Glad you didn't forget.

[And so, tightening his hand briefly with hers--] So, Yang, would you help me out of it when we get back? I couldn't do it without you.

[This is a nice way of asking, right?]

[flaredo]

It'd be my honor to set you free, Naoki.

[ Said so seriously, but the amusement's there. ]

[masakados]

Thanks.

[Also affecting a serious face--] I've just been suffocating... [He lies it's pretty comfy all things considered though he still wants out of it.]

[flaredo]

Poor baby... [ With a croon, and she grips his hand a little tighter-- to tug him along. ] Then we can't keep you waiting!

[masakados]

[Naoki's snorting as he's tugged--] Right, that'd just be too hard on me. [But she doesn't have to go too fast, she is in heels after all...]

[flaredo]

[ She can move amazingly in heels, okay. ]

And me, honestly.

[masakados]

[She can, it's honestly impressive--

But that will just get a smile and Naoki moves to pull up her hand and kiss the back of it in response.]

Then for both our sakes.

[flaredo]

It's teamwork again, you know. [ And she's grinning at him fondly. Well, private time is also nice. ]

[masakados]

Yeah, I know.

[And since it's teamwork...] ...Think I can take down your hair for you?

[flaredo]

I was wondering if that was driving you crazy... [ With his love of her hair and all. ] But sure, I don't mind.

[masakados]

[Ah, and he's flushing slightly.] I think it's really pretty but... you know...

[Ahem. He really just wants to get his fingers in it and pull it free and okay he's going to look off to the side.]

[flaredo]

But you want to touch it, huh.

[ She's not fooled, Naoki. ]

[masakados]

...Yeah.

[He'll admit it, it's not like she doesn't know anyway!!]

[flaredo]

Then you can.

... Once we get there.