[ What a deal. He closes his eyes with a nod that knows he's on his last line of luck (that just nobody gets to have), sighing in a very meaningful way as takes his gun, checks it out like there's actually anything to really check out. ]
Can't believe my life and money's come down to this moment. You know I can never show my face here again if I don't get it, right? [ So, so, dramatic. But even so, with a cheeky little smile directed Tsuruno's way. ] Will you visit me anyway?
[ In his self-imposed jail of...not successfully impressing Tsuruno? Please, heed not the details, but his wistful, lover boy movie request. ]
[ A shot to his heart at that no--! Up comes the look of shock, then taken away by what Tsuruno continues with; and Robby's open mouth turns into a smile, a grin, as he tips his head after a moment of thought. Alright, sure. ]
If you say I am, [ he comes back with it, a waggle raise of his eyebrows, and then a small huff of laughter at his own silliness there. But here it comes, he's turning back to the tin cans and the game. And he takes in a deep breath--inhale, exhales--to find his centre despite the noise, the nerves of possibly not winning Tsuruno Yui her hat.
And Robby's face, though Tsuruno might not see it, becomes more focused, concentrated as he takes his aim.
6...
4...
5... (how did we get back to this, dice roll life?)
Yes! [ The gun goes up with his hands, aww yeah!! He's laughing, bubbly, dropping it next so he can turn to Tsuruno and--will you give him high five?? Come on, don't leave him hanging!! ]
[ Oh, then a double high five it is, hell yeah!! ]
Not as cool as you're gonna look. [ Because Robby is getting that hat. He hops over the side like the wanna cool doofus he is (please just use the side doors??), and then goes towards the side he knows the hat he was eyeing up was on.
And this time he takes the sidedoor coming back around, in his hands a--yes, maybe silly looking hat, but one that matches the colour of her lavender sweater, and with a flower in to boot. ]
[ Well, it's not hideous, even though it's definitely silly, and he'd fought through three rounds to win it for her, which is honestly a little endearing.
So Tsuruno rocks back in her heels, making a big show of thinking about it Deeply, before she smiles up at him. ]
[ Putting a boy on edge, huh? He does wait despite it, and then the edges of his smile widen at her permission -- and so Robby does crown her, slipping the hat on from both sides.
He takes a step back to take her in, and decides: ]
So, what's my motivation for getting this in two rounds?
[ she's... stretching? Yeah. Lacing her fingers together with her arms over her head and then doing a few twists because one should be limber for the ring toss, apparently. The stuffed animals hanging overhead sure are big boys, too, though she hasn't spotted a prairie dog yet. Just a two-headed goose and other alarming friends. ]
[ Robby's glanced at the animals, but checking them out doesn't speak for which Tsuruno will pick--his companion at nights will be in her hands (or, tosses). He doesn't question the stretching, though. Rather, hm, that question-
He thinks about it, a tilt of his head and looking up before coming back down. ]
Wellll... I'll pay full price for both of our ice creams. Or- [ or, with his face turning to her, expression sly, ] -you can make a request from me. Anything you like.
And maybe I'll fulfil it.
[ Wow, how romantic. 'Maybe I'll do the thing'. But isn't it all about delivery? ]
[ Well, how motivational. But Tsuruno ponders this, then nods, collecting her rings. ]
Okay! I'll take a "maybe".
[ But it's time to focus on the actual tossing of the rings. Five bottles, seven rings.
Too bad the rings are all weighted differently and the bottles themselves seem to tilt and rock with the slightest breeze, so ultimately she only manages three bottles before she runs out of rings. ]
Seriously??
[ Well, she's not pouting or sulking, but she looks like she's ready to go to war with this game. ]
[ Of course she doesn't give in that easily, or Robby wouldn't have had to chase after her, prompting a fight, a rescue, a reconciliation and boy-induced insomnia, all in that order!
Thankfully, this is nowhere near as dramatic and Tsuruno only gets to be cool in some life-threatening situations, of which this definitely is not.
But she huffs a little, determined, and faces the game again. Similarly her expression shifts into something much more focused.
Her first ring lands, the second misses, but she gets the third, fourth and fifth. The sixth gets blown away mid-toss by the wind, which she grumbles under her breath at, but she's down to one ring and one more bottle.
And, thanks to the d20 being merciful with a 16--I mean, her intense concentration and perfect amount of force with the wrist flick, the ring hits the top of the bottle, clatters a bit, then slides safely down.
And Tsuruno lights up, all that concentration gone in an instant and replaced by aheer delight. ]
[ BLESSED BE THE DICE ON OUR SIDE!!! i mean, Tsuruno and Robby's incredible skills at concentration--even if it did take Robby three times, as opposed to Tsuruno's two. ]
Alright! [ But he's not the kind of guy to think about that! He steps towards her and pats her triumphantly on both shoulders, giving them a squeeze before letting go. ] Look at you, you did it! How many times have you tried it?
[ And she's just scrunching up her nose at the memory of how this ring toss has wronged her. Personally. Probably killed her grandpa, honestly. Its sins cannot be forgiven. ]
But I was thinking of you this time, so maybe that's why?
[ Wow, is that sincerity, or is Robby being teased? It feels like the latter, but even so- ]
Yeah? Sounds like you really wanted that maybe, then. [ He can play along with it, the smile on his lips less sly or aiming for smooth, but--okay, it's a little bit of that, but also more just sweet. ]
[ Wow did she forget that part of it, possibly. It's fine, Tsuruno is humming thoughtfully as she also pulls a Robby and nimbly vaults the counter, even though she then has to strain up on her toes and bounce up a little to try to snag her prize from further in the back. Why are they all dangling from the ceiling like this, it's rude to short people. But she calls back to him, after a minute. ]
No, I did. [ There's a pause, as though she's debating how to answer him... or rather, how much to say. ]
I actually took lessons at a dojo for a while, when things changed for me, because I didn't want to just rely on the other stuff. I even, um. Picked fights with other girls to try and get stronger, even though I definitely shouldn't have. But for this, I just feel like practicing.
[ Someone sounds embarrassed. But finally she gets enough air on a leap to snag her prize, dropping down with it safely in her arms. As she returns, she leans across the counter to offer it to Robby.
It's some kind of ferret. The eyes are red and look more than a little demonic and it has five tails for some reason but it's very soft! ]
... Sorry. Closest thing to a prairie dog I could find.
[ The....!!! ......not prairie dog plush has been retrieved! Which, Robby is spending a good second just looking at that thing's face once it's in both hands.
Weird thing, it looks like a cartoon. But he shoves it under his armpit to be carried all the same, its head poking out. Devilishly. ]
Looks just like one. [ Glancing. ] ...on another planet.
[ Totally counts, right? He'll offer out a hand if she wants it getting back over, but she might find her own two hands better. Regardless: ]
You wanna get those ice creams? Unless we wanna see if one of the rides wants to kill us first, then eat. [ He's looking now from their place, the different booths and buildings that can be seen. He thinks he can spot bumper cars, but Tsuruno's knowledge of the carnival is better than his semi-guessing.
...and there is more on his mind than just the games, and he looks back at Tsuruno. ]
But I wanna ask more about you, too. I don't care the order we do it in.
[ It's not said like a warning, even if it can be taken as one. A heads-up that it's in his cards, a plan. He's the one who has to see if he can handle her, wasn't it?
And learning that is about more than whatever life Tsuruno's come from, that had her fighting girls. ]
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I don't make this kind of deal with just anyone.
[ As solemnly as she can manage, but her eyes are dancing. Sorry, Excited Robby and Dramatically Thwarted Robby are equally cu--hilarious. ]
You were really close this time, too!
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Can't believe my life and money's come down to this moment. You know I can never show my face here again if I don't get it, right? [ So, so, dramatic. But even so, with a cheeky little smile directed Tsuruno's way. ] Will you visit me anyway?
[ In his self-imposed jail of...not successfully impressing Tsuruno? Please, heed not the details, but his wistful, lover boy movie request. ]
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Because you're gonna win, right?
[ Let's be real, she would be terrible as a pining and longing love interest. ]
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If you say I am, [ he comes back with it, a
waggleraise of his eyebrows, and then a small huff of laughter at his own silliness there. But here it comes, he's turning back to the tin cans and the game. And he takes in a deep breath--inhale, exhales--to find his centre despite the noise, the nerves of possibly not winning Tsuruno Yui her hat.And Robby's face, though Tsuruno might not see it, becomes more focused, concentrated as he takes his aim.
6...
4...
5... (how did we get back to this,
dice rolllife?)And... ]
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Yes! [ The gun goes up with his hands, aww yeah!! He's laughing, bubbly, dropping it next so he can turn to Tsuruno and--will you give him high five?? Come on, don't leave him hanging!! ]
I owe you half an ice cream and a hat!
[ LUCKIEST BOY ALIVE!! ]
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See, I told you! That was amazing, Robby! You were so cool!
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Not as cool as you're gonna look. [ Because Robby is getting that hat. He hops over the side like the wanna cool doofus he is (please just use the side doors??), and then goes towards the side he knows the hat he was eyeing up was on.
And this time he takes the sidedoor coming back around, in his hands a--yes, maybe silly looking hat, but one that matches the colour of her lavender sweater, and with a flower in to boot. ]
Not embarrassing?
[ Does Tsuruno approve? ]
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[ Well, it's not hideous, even though it's definitely silly, and he'd fought through three rounds to win it for her, which is honestly a little endearing.
So Tsuruno rocks back in her heels, making a big show of thinking about it Deeply, before she smiles up at him. ]
Crown me?
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He takes a step back to take her in, and decides: ]
Still look good to me.
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[ But she taps the brim of her hat, a little playfully. ]
It's your turn now, though. I owe you something to cuddle with.
[ What kind of hellish prairie dog can she find and why does she have to fight the ring toss again ]
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What's your cuddling choice? You're not one of those girls who love the bedroom full of stuffed bears, are you?
[ Are you? ]
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Ah. The ring toss. ]
Okaaay. It's not thwarting me this time--!
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Show 'em what you're made of!
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[ she's... stretching? Yeah. Lacing her fingers together with her arms over her head and then doing a few twists because one should be limber for the ring toss, apparently. The stuffed animals hanging overhead sure are big boys, too, though she hasn't spotted a prairie dog yet. Just a two-headed goose and other alarming friends. ]
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He thinks about it, a tilt of his head and looking up before coming back down. ]
Wellll... I'll pay full price for both of our ice creams. Or- [ or, with his face turning to her, expression sly, ] -you can make a request from me. Anything you like.
And maybe I'll fulfil it.
[ Wow, how romantic. 'Maybe I'll do the thing'. But isn't it all about delivery? ]
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[ Well, how motivational. But Tsuruno ponders this, then nods, collecting her rings. ]
Okay! I'll take a "maybe".
[ But it's time to focus on the actual tossing of the rings. Five bottles, seven rings.
Too bad the rings are all weighted differently and the bottles themselves seem to tilt and rock with the slightest breeze, so ultimately she only manages three bottles before she runs out of rings. ]
Seriously??
[ Well, she's not pouting or sulking, but she looks like she's ready to go to war with this game. ]
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You don't give in that easy, right?
[ Don't worry, Robby's got your back. That's an encouraging tone of show that ring toss game who's boss!! ]
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Thankfully, this is nowhere near as dramatic and Tsuruno only gets to be cool in some life-threatening situations, of which this definitely is not.
But she huffs a little, determined, and faces the game again. Similarly her expression shifts into something much more focused.
Her first ring lands, the second misses, but she gets the third, fourth and fifth. The sixth gets blown away mid-toss by the wind, which she grumbles under her breath at, but she's down to one ring and one more bottle.
And, thanks to the d20 being merciful with a 16--I mean, her intense concentration and perfect amount of force with the wrist flick, the ring hits the top of the bottle, clatters a bit, then slides safely down.
And Tsuruno lights up, all that concentration gone in an instant and replaced by aheer delight. ]
Yes! Finally!! I've never gotten this one!
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Alright! [ But he's not the kind of guy to think about that! He steps towards her and pats her triumphantly on both shoulders, giving them a squeeze before letting go. ] Look at you, you did it! How many times have you tried it?
[ How many turns to slay the ring toss beast? ]
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[ And she's just scrunching up her nose at the memory of how this ring toss has wronged her. Personally. Probably killed her grandpa, honestly. Its sins cannot be forgiven. ]
But I was thinking of you this time, so maybe that's why?
[ Utter sincerity. Terrible. ]
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Yeah? Sounds like you really wanted that maybe, then. [ He can play along with it, the smile on his lips less sly or aiming for smooth, but--okay, it's a little bit of that, but also more just sweet. ]
Did you have something in mind?
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[ Wow did she forget that part of it, possibly. It's fine, Tsuruno is humming thoughtfully as she also pulls a Robby and nimbly vaults the counter, even though she then has to strain up on her toes and bounce up a little to try to snag her prize from further in the back. Why are they all dangling from the ceiling like this, it's rude to short people. But she calls back to him, after a minute. ]
Maybe a spar? I know you know karate.
[ Romance??? ]
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You could've asked me for that without game win. But alright.
[ No take-backsies now! But, this does make him think to ask: ]
You deal with weird stuff back home and never learned any self-defence?
[ Never thought to karate chop pool monsters, Tsuruno?
(Also, how is getting that prize going? You need some help?) ]
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I actually took lessons at a dojo for a while, when things changed for me, because I didn't want to just rely on the other stuff. I even, um. Picked fights with other girls to try and get stronger, even though I definitely shouldn't have. But for this, I just feel like practicing.
[ Someone sounds embarrassed. But finally she gets enough air on a leap to snag her prize, dropping down with it safely in her arms. As she returns, she leans across the counter to offer it to Robby.
It's some kind of ferret. The eyes are red and look more than a little demonic and it has five tails for some reason but it's very soft! ]
... Sorry. Closest thing to a prairie dog I could find.
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Weird thing, it looks like a cartoon. But he shoves it under his armpit to be carried all the same, its head poking out. Devilishly. ]
Looks just like one. [ Glancing. ] ...on another planet.
[ Totally counts, right? He'll offer out a hand if she wants it getting back over, but she might find her own two hands better. Regardless: ]
You wanna get those ice creams? Unless we wanna see if one of the rides wants to kill us first, then eat. [ He's looking now from their place, the different booths and buildings that can be seen. He thinks he can spot bumper cars, but Tsuruno's knowledge of the carnival is better than his semi-guessing.
...and there is more on his mind than just the games, and he looks back at Tsuruno. ]
But I wanna ask more about you, too. I don't care the order we do it in.
[ It's not said like a warning, even if it can be taken as one. A heads-up that it's in his cards, a plan. He's the one who has to see if he can handle her, wasn't it?
And learning that is about more than whatever life Tsuruno's come from, that had her fighting girls. ]
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