Christmas Magic?

Scenes taking place outside of London or Muir, but still on the Islands.

Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Natalie Denisov » Wed Dec 13, 2017 3:29 am

"Thanks," she says, "It's just... I stuck my neck out before and got burned and then you and you're interested in me and I... I'm not sure what to do with that."
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Shari » Wed Dec 13, 2017 4:28 pm

"You mean the thing with Will?"
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Natalie Denisov » Wed Dec 13, 2017 4:31 pm

Natalie nods timidly, walking on eggshells here. "Yes."
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Shari » Wed Dec 13, 2017 4:39 pm

"Man, that's cause he's a million year-old grumpy-pants!" she says, trying to make light of it to help Natalie, although it could come across as dismissive just as easily. "I know you like him and all, but he's kind of got his head up his butt sometimes."
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Natalie Denisov » Wed Dec 13, 2017 4:48 pm

Natalie gives a half-hearted shrug, "He made it clear he wasn't interested in me like that, so it is what it is, head up his butt or not. I just... wasn't prepared for you to *like* like me. I mean, I knew we were friends, but I didn't know you liked me like that. And then you kissed me, and well, it's been confusing."
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Shari » Wed Dec 13, 2017 7:44 pm

"Would you rather just be friends?"
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Natalie Denisov » Wed Dec 13, 2017 7:54 pm

"I don't want to not be friends," Natalie says, "And I'm afraid of that happening. But I also don't want to pass up this opportunity either."
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Shari » Wed Dec 13, 2017 8:13 pm

"I mean, I'm not gonna stop being your friend, but I'm getting kind of confused now..."
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Natalie Denisov » Wed Dec 13, 2017 8:19 pm

"Well, what happens if this doesn't work out? What happens if we get mad at each other and break up? Would we still be friends? I'd hate not to be." It was classic Natalie-based-overthinking. "I... I'm sorry. I'm just talking in circles now." She starts fidgeting.
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Shari » Wed Dec 13, 2017 8:47 pm

"I dunno. But I rarely know what's gonna happen and that's never stopped me before."
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Natalie Denisov » Wed Dec 13, 2017 11:38 pm

“I guess my brain just chases potential pathways. And then I worry.”
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Shari » Thu Dec 14, 2017 12:34 am

"Well, as long as you don't mind me dragging you along sometimes..."
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Natalie Denisov » Thu Dec 14, 2017 4:33 am

"I think it's a thing I'll just have to get used to," she says with a half-smile.
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Shari » Thu Dec 14, 2017 5:25 am

"You just need some kinda signal so I know when I took it too far." Shari nods.
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Natalie Denisov » Thu Dec 14, 2017 1:14 pm

“Do you have a suggestion? It needs to be something that can’t be taken another way.”
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Shari » Thu Dec 14, 2017 5:14 pm

"Oh, I know. How about Atu'rar! That's Skrull for 'stop'."
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Natalie Denisov » Thu Dec 14, 2017 6:50 pm

Natalie mulls that over for a bit, "That will probably work. We can certainly try it."
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Shari » Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:43 pm

"Great! Cause I don't want to make you uncomfortable."
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Natalie Denisov » Wed Jan 03, 2018 5:02 pm

*** Later during break ***

Natalie had really been trying and mostly succeeding at opening up. She still had her moments where she descended into the electronic world of her room and didn't come up for air for an hour or two. She had even told Shari about a few of the devices in the room, including "Mr. Vroom", a small RC car with a red light inside that blinked. Mr. Vroom was the first device that Natalie had put together herself that she'd been able to communicate with. He occupied a special shelf all his own.

If Miss Denisov noticed any oddities from Shari, she didn't say anything. One night, she made huge bowls of popcorn and fished out a projector and screen so they could watch Natalie's favorite science fiction movie. They all changed into pajamas and pillows got thrown around on the couches as everyone got comfortable to watch the movie. Without being asked, Natalie sits down hip-to-hip with Shari.
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Shari » Wed Jan 03, 2018 7:22 pm

"Okay, so what is this one about?" Shari asks excitedly while munching on a mouthful of popcorn.
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Natalie Denisov » Wed Jan 03, 2018 7:28 pm

"Well..." Natalie gets that look in her eye like she's about to launch into a long-winded description. She stops herself and says, "Space wizards with laser swords and princesses who save themselves."
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Shari » Wed Jan 03, 2018 7:35 pm

Shari nods as she watches the opening crawl and something seems to click. "Ooh, a different galaxy! No wonder I've never heard of this."
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Natalie Denisov » Wed Jan 03, 2018 7:40 pm

Miss Denisov looks at her a little strangely and Natalie pokes her lightly in the ribs. "Yeah, I didn't think you would have had the chance to see it," Natalie says, covering.
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Shari » Thu Jan 04, 2018 12:02 am

"Oh!" Shari squeaks out at the poke. "Yeah. I've been trying to catch up on things, but I've been focusing on music."
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Natalie Denisov » Thu Jan 04, 2018 12:05 am

"Ah," Miss Denisov says, not sounding convinced and eyeing the two young women.
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Shari » Thu Jan 04, 2018 5:57 am

Shari doesn't really seem to notice. She's too focused on the movie and the popcorn and how close Natalie is sitting to her, which is even more exciting than the documentary on ancient history she put on. At some point she carefully tries to put an arm around Natalie's waist.
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Natalie Denisov » Thu Jan 04, 2018 4:19 pm

It takes Natalie a moment to realize what Shari is trying to do. After a moment's contemplation, she scoots a little to make it easier for Shari to get her arm around her.
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Shari » Thu Jan 04, 2018 9:29 pm

Shari smiles a little and stuffs another handful of popcorn into her mouth.

"So... are these guys humans? Or just, like, human-ish?"
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Natalie Denisov » Thu Jan 04, 2018 9:58 pm

"The implication is that they're human, but I'm not sure another galaxy has a concept of 'human'. Most..."

"She'll go on all day if you let her."
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Shari » Sat Jan 06, 2018 5:41 am

Shari nods and smiles at Natalie's mom. "That's why I ask. Too much information's better than too little, yeah?"
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Natalie Denisov » Mon Jan 08, 2018 2:43 pm

"That's debatable."

Natalie rolls her eyes and just leans her head on Shari's shoulder.
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Shari » Tue Jan 09, 2018 1:32 am

Shari snickers a little at Natalie rolling her eyes but doesn't say anything else, simply settling in to watch the movie. She manages to keep most of her questions to herself throughout the film.
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Natalie Denisov » Wed Jan 10, 2018 12:57 am

At some point, close to a climactic scene, Natalie's hand snaked into Shari's somewhat timidly.
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Shari » Wed Jan 10, 2018 5:25 pm

Shari grins and gives Natalie's hand an encouraging squeeze. She's not really sure what she's doing right, but it must be something!

After a moment of contemplation she leans over a little and plants a kiss on Natalie's cheek.
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Re: Christmas Magic?

Postby Natalie Denisov » Wed Jan 10, 2018 5:57 pm

That seems to overload Natalie's brain gears, which is probably noticeable more in her facial expression. If they were paying attention to their phones, they might notice a loss of connection, but no one is at the moment.
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