[Shadow Milk's brain is working now, as he's trying to piece together these clues. he also saw mostly ones around him, but to people he knew, it is different.
he finally pauses, and makes a very sour expression]
( He's not surprised that he may have figured it out far more quickly than he did. Pure Vanilla is still coming up with theories of his own, but there's nothing solid enough to speak of. )
Shadow Milk Cookie?
( What exactly was it? He looks... rather unhappy. )
Complicated, perhaps! Though, I wonder what the purpose of having those numbers there is? Like, who cares, you know? Unless they boost our stats, or something...
Because, fool! What else would those numbers be used for? Puzzle-solving? Obviously, I'm meant to see everyone else's, but not my own. And it's the same with you. Also, you mentioned that fighting in pairs is possible. I think that's the real clue.
It's not like we can force ourselves to get along...
[still, he wants to try something. for science. Shadow Milk slowly approaches Pure Vanilla, then reaches up and grips the other Cookie's cheeks in between his hands. stare]
( Before he can react, he feels hands on his face. Shadow Milk will find that heβs naturally warm to the touch, and Pure Vanilla looks on with a rather confused, curious look. His cheeks flush vaguely. He canβt really help it. Itβs rather forward of the his other half!
[he's staring! canting his head one way, then the other, like he's really thinking. of course, Shadow Milk Cookie is not going to tell Pure Vanilla Cookie what he's thinking about. yet.
a way to get stronger, faster, huh? maybe...
his fingers curl a bit, not pressing roughly, but definitely there's some pressure in his hold as he pulls Pure Vanilla's face down and leans in. and then he licks him on the corner of his mouth. he feels it, too, a tingle in his Soul Jam. a resonating even though he is experimenting.
( Tongue finds mouth, and Pure Vanilla makes a soft, surprised sound. His heart jumps in his chest, and he nearly does the very same. He feels it, too. A connection -- one that was so subtle, yet there all the same.
Is this what he thought would work? Is it truly what he wanted? That may likely be the case, given-- the way that it touches their very souls, albeit quietly.
Still, he reaches and cups his cheeks with both hands. )
Can you feel that?
Our souljams.... They're responding to one another.
[intriguing! Shadow Milk hasn't really been this close to anyone in who knows how long. but he enjoys the way his Soul Jam feels right now, even if he is annoyed.
suddenly, Pure Vanilla is holding him, and he feels his cheeks burn. his response sounds annoyed, because he is, a little, but he's also kind of excited]
( It indeed feels pleasant to feel their Souljams responding to their closeness with one another. Heβs always felt strangely drawn to the other. Could this be whyβ¦?
Still, he hesitates, looking to Shadow Milk with some concern.
Thereβs mutual excitement on his end, but heβd never push without making sure: )
[what. don't look at him like that! he doesn't know what he wants. he wants to be stronger, but he might fail if he stays holed up alone. grrr, frustrating.
so he does what he always does best. he laughs and lies through his icing]
Oh, please. I was just testing something! You were here, so I'm using you as my guinea pig!
[Shadow Milk's whole body threatens to stiffen upon contact. it's still weird, being affectionate with Pure Vanilla. but it isn't like they haven't been growing accustomed to each other. living together, on more than one occasion, Shadow Milk has fallen asleep on Pure Vanilla's shoulder, and vice versa. and, rather than shove PV away, Shadow Milk has tolerated the closeness.
probably because he likes it, or something.
it takes him a split-second to relax, which no doubt worries Pure Vanilla. but he shouldn't be nervous, because Shadow Milk isn't pulling away. keeping his eyes shut, he leans in, hands coming up to rest on Pure Vanilla's shoulders and fingers curling around the back of his neck. it feels like Shadow Milk's Soul Jam is also reacting to this kiss. it's warm, kind of frightening!]
( It isn't just Shadow Milk that enjoys it. He's enjoyed every bit of affection that the both of them have shared with one another. It warms him to his very core - his souljam resonating with the other's so easily.
Shadow Milk will find that Pure Vanilla is warm to the touch -- it's how he's always been. Fingers on cheek with shift to hair, gentle carding through soft locks. His chest is swelling, beating all-too-quickly.
Shadow Milk has pushed him away so many times now. Could... this be what brings them even more closer together? )
[d-don't get too cozy, Pure Vanilla! Shadow Milk is just doing this to level up! still, if he were only acting, the Soul Jam probably wouldn't resonate this way, right?
eventually, he draws back a bit, needing to breathe. his cheeks are red, and he can't look at Pure Vanilla directly]
...You're. Better at this than I anticipated.
[why is he surprised? is Shadow Milk imagining Pure Vanilla kissing other Cookies??]
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he finally pauses, and makes a very sour expression]
Oh, Witches. You've gotta be kidding me.
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Shadow Milk Cookie?
( What exactly was it? He looks... rather unhappy. )
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It. Doesn't have to do with power or abilities. Or even rankings. I think it's... got to do with familiarity. How we feel about one another.
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I see! This may be a little more complicated than we had anticipated, but... this is something the both of us were familiar with, isn't it?
( So, was there any need to be upset? )
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Complicated, perhaps! Though, I wonder what the purpose of having those numbers there is? Like, who cares, you know? Unless they boost our stats, or something...
[..........................oh]
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It's normal that those who gets along well can fight together side-by-side far better, but... What drew you to that conclusion?
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( He's rather upset. And knowing the other: )
Are you thinking that we must strengthen our bond?
( If 10 is the maximum, then... 5 and 6 half-way there, isn't it? He isn't fond of forcing any sort of friendship unnaturally. )
We still have time to see how our powers respond against the shadows now.
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[still, he wants to try something. for science. Shadow Milk slowly approaches Pure Vanilla, then reaches up and grips the other Cookie's cheeks in between his hands. stare]
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What was he thinking? )
β¦ S-Shadow Milk Cookie?
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a way to get stronger, faster, huh? maybe...
his fingers curl a bit, not pressing roughly, but definitely there's some pressure in his hold as he pulls Pure Vanilla's face down and leans in. and then he licks him on the corner of his mouth. he feels it, too, a tingle in his Soul Jam. a resonating even though he is experimenting.
hnnn.]
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Is this what he thought would work? Is it truly what he wanted? That may likely be the case, given-- the way that it touches their very souls, albeit quietly.
Still, he reaches and cups his cheeks with both hands. )
Can you feel that?
Our souljams.... They're responding to one another.
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suddenly, Pure Vanilla is holding him, and he feels his cheeks burn. his response sounds annoyed, because he is, a little, but he's also kind of excited]
O-Of course I can feel it.
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Still, he hesitates, looking to Shadow Milk with some concern.
Thereβs mutual excitement on his end, but heβd never push without making sure: )
Is this truly what you want?
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so he does what he always does best. he laughs and lies through his icing]
Oh, please. I was just testing something! You were here, so I'm using you as my guinea pig!
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( Sounds a bit like a lie. Pure Vanilla remembers how he responded during the Christmas Party. )
Perhaps we can think of it as a way to continue what was started during the Christmas Party.
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[a slight hesitance, but eventually he squares his shoulders]
I... Suppose.
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If you would like to try to deepen our bond... I have an idea.
Can you close your eyes for a moment?
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so he stands up straighter and closes his eyes, exhaling through his nose]
You're not so clever, you know. I can tell what you're trying to do.
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( Does he? He can't help but laugh quietly, though there's nothing mocking in the way he does. It's a joyful sort of sound. )
I do not mind if you wish to take the lead instead.
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[Shadow Milk continues to keep his eyes closed]
You should finish what you started!
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He knows it feels right. Perhaps one of the things that has most felt right since first stepping foot within mementos.
And so, he reaches once more to cup Shadow Milk's cheek then, leaning forward to press a gentle, soft kiss to the other's lips. )
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probably because he likes it, or something.
it takes him a split-second to relax, which no doubt worries Pure Vanilla. but he shouldn't be nervous, because Shadow Milk isn't pulling away. keeping his eyes shut, he leans in, hands coming up to rest on Pure Vanilla's shoulders and fingers curling around the back of his neck. it feels like Shadow Milk's Soul Jam is also reacting to this kiss. it's warm, kind of frightening!]
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Shadow Milk will find that Pure Vanilla is warm to the touch -- it's how he's always been. Fingers on cheek with shift to hair, gentle carding through soft locks. His chest is swelling, beating all-too-quickly.
Shadow Milk has pushed him away so many times now. Could... this be what brings them even more closer together? )
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eventually, he draws back a bit, needing to breathe. his cheeks are red, and he can't look at Pure Vanilla directly]
...You're. Better at this than I anticipated.
[why is he surprised? is Shadow Milk imagining Pure Vanilla kissing other Cookies??]
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