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Who: Shirley Fennes and Zelos Wilder ~~Walter can come too if he wants~~
When: Right now
Where: In the park!
Style: Either
Status: Closed?

[Ever since Zelos made a comment to Shirley about going to the amusement park, she wasn't sure if she should go along with it. After all, with Walter around, she didn't want Zelos to get involve in their mess. However, as much as she tried, it looked like that she had to go after all. Let's just hope that everything goes as smoothly as it does...]

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Hunny, you're not making anyone do anything. You don't have to feel guilty for having a little fun. If I didn't want to see that happen, I wouldn't be here.

[Still smiling but eyes narrowed a bit and sly, he glances at Walter over the top of Shirley's head.]

I asked what you want for you, not what you wish Walter would stop doing.

[There's a slight emphasis on the word "stop," a warning to the other man that this really will escalate should he act again. He has very little faith that Walter will take the hint though, his track record for the afternoon already proving to be more hit first and don't ask questions at all.]

Besides, I'd really like to be able to talk to you about just how much we have in common.

[This Merines title they keep throwing around has piqued his interest. If there's another world with a similar Chosen system, he may just start being a little more gung-ho about helping with the escape research. No one deserves that misery, especially not a sweet girl like Shirley.]

[Even with Zelos's encouragements, Shirley will wasn't sure what to do. The girl has always been the peacemaker and always tried to find a middle ground between everyone. Now came the problem on what she wanted to do. She was always so focused on other people, she rarely had the time to think about herself. This was quite the situation she was in and the worst was that she had to choose right now.

She did take a look at Walter with worry before glancing down at the ground. The answer was obvious, she wanted to go out with Zelos and have fun around the park. At the same time, she didn't want to hurt Walter's feelings about this. What can she do?

In addition, she was curious about what Zelos had to say about this Chosen system in his world.

Hm, maybe there was a way they can settle this.]

Would you mind if we talk another time? I think now might not be the time but...I'll have to ask you about what goes on in your world later.

[At Zelos' glance, Walter crosses his arms tightly. He stiffens even more at Shirley's invitation for "another time," as well the interest in getting to know the Orerines more, but keeps his mouth clamped shut as the situation necessitates. His mind, however, is hard at work, and he can barely keep up with his own racing thoughts.

Wrong, wrong, wrongwrongwrong—

He wants to step up and talk, to argue and tell the troublesome source to shut up, but he's never been in the position to interrupt the revered Merines. So he listens, and simply wills Zelos to leave with the Merines' pardon or face the consequences.]

[His first instinct is to argue again. She's obviously still too worried about Walter's inexplicable temper to do what she actually wants to, but at this point it's spoiled the day and unless she puts her foot down there's no getting rid of the overzealous guardian.]

If that's what you want, Shirley-hunny.

[He leans in and plants a small peck of a kiss on her cheek to let her know there are no hard feelings. Not towards her, at any rate. Walter, on the other hand... Well, it may be a subtle jab at him.]

Just shoot me a message or drop by the club whenever you get the chance, alright? I'll drop everything❤ After all, it's not every day I meet a fellow Chosen one.

[Sorry, Zelos, she's too much of a peacemaker for this. Besides, she didn't want to make a scene here. In a place like an amusement park, it could spell trouble. That was the last thing she wanted/]

I'm sorry, Zelo-

[Of course, that was before he placed a kiss on her cheek. What just happened? She didn't know but all she knew was that this could be really bad for Walter. As she placed her hand over her cheek, she was looking at him from the corner of her eye. Can he see the blush on her face? Hug would be okay but a kiss? On the cheek? It was enough for the poor girl]

Ah...um...o-okay then, I-I'll let you know when I do? [What is forming sentences?]

[That is not subtle at all.

His foot quite nearly cramps as he tenses, holding back from tapping the ground in his rising impatience. The slight bending of a knee would make that obvious. Why isn't Zelos leaving? She's already said bye, more or less, and Walter has never been too good about waiting.

He's done enough of that for his temper to have grown shorter over the years, among other reasons.]

If you're done, leave.

[It's very much a snap. He can't watch this anymore.]

[For the love of Martel, Walter! He's just trying to say goodbye to the lady!]

I'll look forward to hearing from you.

[He pats her shoulder again and steps past her, putting his hands in his pockets nonchalantly as he breezes past Walter as well, though not without a very low comment, said specifically not to carry back to Shirley.]

You know, the more you try and tighten your grip, the more she'll come to resent you.

[And then he's off, strolling back up the promenade towards the gate as unconcerned as you please, as if he hadn't just been assaulted.]

[As she sees Zelos walking past her guardian, she continued to stare at what just happened. She couldn't believe that after all that has happened, they managed to avoid a fight. While there was a sigh of relief coming from the girl, she was more worried about Walter.

When she made her way to him, she let out a small smile]

Um, Walter? I'm sorry I didn't tell you about this, I... [What could she even say to him? Should she continue being this way around him? No, probably not. She had to tell the truth.] I knew you wouldn't be happy but it wasn't right for me not to tell you.

I'm sorry, Walter.

[—bastard.

Walter seethes, and even Shirley's approach isn't enough for him to rein it all in. The stress is climbing ever so quickly; this is far from a thankless job (to the contrary, the Ferines regard him well enough), but it certainly seems to be more and more fruitless with each passing day.

He's quiet for a while, taking in her apology.

He can't remember a time when he was genuinely happy.]

Why do you trust him?

[Sorry, Walter, Shirley likes to go off on her own sometimes. She didn't have anything else to say to him, almost anything she could say might hurt their relationship. It was already strained as it was and she wanted to stay good friends with him. She had a feeling he would not agree to go out with Zelos but she had a feeling she made things worse.

It was starting to look like it was impossible, not after what she did.]

Because...he's my friend. I trust the people here, I know that they wouldn't do anything to harm me. They're good people and I want to get a chance to know them.

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