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[Uh, that's quite a lot Zelos. Where to even begin...

There was still a lot of things that she wanted to tell but she made a contract with Walter. She is not to mention that she is a Ferines nor that she is the Merines. Everything else was fair game but were still some things in her life that she had trouble talking about.]

Hm...would it come to a surprise if I told you that there was a continent that moves around the world regularly like a ship?

I'm from a place called the Legacy and um...I like normally there?

[Good enough!]

The Legacy, huh? Sounds interesting! There's no moving continents on my world. There's a floating city in the sky, though it's not that interesting. It's pretty dilapidated.

[Maybe they should do something about that when they get back, come to think of it... if they get back.

Her comment about living normally makes him raise an eyebrow. No one who lives normally actually says they do.]

So what kind of 'normal' things do people do on the Legacy, hm~?

I don't think so, I never seen a floating city before! Even if it is like that, it's still something! I bet that it was pretty nice back then...and it's still nice now even if it beyond repair...

[Oh Zelos, why. There was a noticeable pause coming from her before she said anything else]

We protect people from monsters and try to help others.

[But then, she remembered what Hubert said to her] We use artes and spells to protect them but I'm afraid there isn't much I can do in a place like this...

Oh no? My artes and spells still work so I bet yours do as well.

[The announcement comes over the PA for the ride's rules and stops Zelos mid-sentence. He grins broadly as the shells begin to turn, gaining speed as they go. Don't look now Shirley, but Zelos has his hands on the wheel in the middle. I hope you don't mind getting dizzy!]

Um...I meant maybe not quite as well as before but...

[And when she heard the PA. With a smile on her face, she quickly placed her hands on the wheel as well the moment the shells started turning. As each second passes by, it was obvious that the girl was enjoying herself. Her laughter was loud and proud.

Hm...now that she thought about it, it was the first time she laughed that hard before...

Oh well, she didn't seem to care right now. She was having fun!]

[It's gratifying to see Shirley laugh like that, to let go and just enjoy herself. He'd gotten the impression she doesn't do that very often. With a wicked grin, Zelos abruptly changes the direction of the spin, strong enough thanks to his crystal to do so without much effort. It's surprising and he hopes to make Shirley squeak and laugh more before the ride is over.

She's much cuter when she's having fun.]

[What the...hello sudden turn! Shirley didn't know he was that strong! Hm, she might have underestimated how much muscle he has but she didn't seem to mind. With that sudden turn, Shirley will do her best to make sure if she can make it go even faster. She'll feel dizzy later but she doesn't care right now.

Yup, she's laughing even louder and giggling more than before]

How fun~ I think this is the first time I rode on anything like this!

[In fact, this was probably the most carefree she felt in a while]

Glad you're enjoying yourself!

[There's a few more minutes of spinning, but all too soon (or maybe just soon enough) the ride comes to a stop, leaving the two in their shell giggling like children. Zelos slips off first, still somehow perfectly balance despite the consistent spinning, and offers his hand up to help Shirley down. He's a bit worried she won't be able to keep her feet on her own after all that.]

[He was right. The moment that Shirley got off the ride, she was feeling a bit lightheaded. However, that was okay because it was worth it. She was giggling as she could feel Zelos's hand on hers.

With that, there was the sudden realization that Walter could be watching again. The moment that she got back on her feet, she quickly let go of his hand]

Ah, that certainly was. I never rode on anything like that before so...it was rather nice.

[Back to formalities we go]

[What's the deal? She was having so much fun a minute ago. Gotta work harder, he guesses. Making no mention of her suddenly going formal, Zelos smiles and offers his support to head back to the main thoroughfare. She must still be dizzy.]

I love spinny rides like that! My favorite has to be the ferris wheel though.

[He points to the large wheel towering over the rest of the park.]

You get a real nice view and it's a good place to talk privately.

[Or do other things privately, but he's not gonna push it when Shirley's so skiddish already.]

[Don't pay attention to Shirley, Zelos. She's just worried and still isn't sure how to react to dates like this. While she was feeling fine, she wouldn't mind sitting down a bit should anything happen]

Oh, I seen one of those back home. It seems so tall, it must be really scary to ride on that.

[She glances straight up at the ferris wheel. Just...wow]

But never anything that tall thoug-

[Wait what?]

A-Ah...I'm not too sure about that. Is there another ride we can go to? [And avoiding the topic, yay]

Well, there's always the roller coaster.

[He points out the vaguely train-shaped ride at the end of the walk right as the cars take a dive down a steep hill, the passengers squeals audible even from as far away as the pair is standing.]

[Once again, Shirley never been on any of these rides before. Most of her life was spent hiding from other people who could take advantage of her...and yet, riding on the teacups felt like she was reliving her own childhood in a way. Hm...]

Ah...well, only if you want to! It certainly seems...intense.

[LET'S DO IT!]

[With a wide grin, Zelos casually puts an arm around Shirley's shoulders and starts leading her toward the roller coaster at the other end of the park. This should be fun.]

If you liked the spinning shells, you'll love this~!

[As she was being pushed, she immediately looked back at him with a shocked expression. Goodness, she wasn't expecting anything like that! Still, she let out a giggle before walking forward with him]

It seems like you know what I like in amusement parks! It looks like it's going to be more um...intense compared to the spinning shells.

I wonder if I can handle something like that!

[Walter seldom comes by this quadrant, finding the sheer festivity with Orerines distasteful. Today is one of the exceptions when, on his own course and time, he spots a familiar yellow and brown and pink and, no second thoughts whatsoever, pursues.

Ugh, this is worse than Werites Beacon.

Pushing past a particularly large crowd, his eyes narrow as, in that moment, Walter sees a red-haired man's arm around her. Was—was that a giggle?]

What are you doing?

[Just like that, he strides over to them. His question is intended for Zelos, indicated by his flat stare, and he leaves Shirley be for the time being.]

[He figured this might happen, with how Shirley had made this guy seem. He doesn't move his arm even under Walter's scrutiny. In fact, he'll only move it if Shirley moves away. He wouldn't keep her there against her will obviously, but he's pretty certain she's been enjoying herself. Far be it from him to let some butthurt stalker ruin their fun.

The smile stays plastered on Zelos' face as he answers.]

Heading for the roller coaster. You must be Walter.

[Yup, this was a bad idea. As soon as Walter started talking to Zelos, Shirley immediately looked uncomfortable and tried to step away from the red head. This was what she was afraid of and looked what it got her in the end. This was what happened when she started getting to comfortable in a date like this.]

Um...

[Let out a mumble before looking back at both of them. This was going to be awkward]

Unhand her.

[Much sharper this time, as his irritation grows with Shirley stepping away. It's about all he has to say to the man when Shirley's mumble draws his attention and, for that brief moment, his voice is softer—if by a tad.]

What is it, Merines? [He refocuses on Zelos, his words not unlike a scolding.] This is no place for her.

[He lets Shirley step aside without stopping her. He's not in the business of forcing anyone into anything, but Walter's tone rubs him the wrong way and the redhead puts his hands on his hips. He files the word 'Merines' away for later, noting how the way it rolls off Walter's tongue is not unlike a great many church officials saying 'Chosen'.]

What's your deal, bud? It's an amusement park, I'm pretty sure it's a pretty good place for anyone who likes fun, which obviously means you don't belong here, but I wouldn't take that out on the lady.

[As the two talked, Shirley was starting to grow more quiet. What has she done? This...this was what she feared and now she needed to find a way out of this. Time to do damage control.]

I-It's okay Walter, I...I wanted to see the park with Zelos. I never been here before so I wanted to see what it was like.

And um...Zelos, this is Walter. He's...he might seem harsh, he has the best intentions! ...Really!

[ . . . see what it was like with an Orerines?

—is his immediate response, and he bites down on it. He has a strong desire to do away with what little tact he has control over right now, had it not been for Shirley's insistence that he try to be civil. Even if a little. Even if he knows he isn't really.

Despite his growing anger, Shirley distracts Walter from acting on his impulses. Then he fumes on the inside.

So he needs to be justified before an Orerines? By the Merines herself, no less.

He throws an accusatory point at Zelos.

Bastard.]

She has no need for such a thing with the likes of you.

Last I checked Shirley's a living person with a mind of her own, man. I didn't force her to come here, she decided to, and she's enjoying herself. Or at least she was until you popped out of the woodwork. As for 'the likes of me,' you don't really know anything about me so I'd stuff those accusations back where you got them from.

[He turns to Shirley with a flabbergasted expression.]

Is it illegal to have fun where you're from or something? What's his deal?

[This was just growing worse by the minute! Do something Shirley!]

A-Ah, he's just really protective of me but that's okay! He means well!

[Mumble]

Please don't start a fight...

[This is hardly the product of her own mind, he wants to argue, but Shirley's further mumbling stays him. Shooting Zelos a quick glare, Walter moves toward Shirley.]

You [the urge to say "filth" is done away with almost instantly], go back to where you came from.

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#then zelos had a black eye

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