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Mike Corner (inyourcorner) wrote in atlantisic,
@ 2023-09-15 07:12:00

Current mood:	cheerful
Entry tags:	!: scene, c: michael corner, player: julia, ~ex-c: hestia jones, ~ex-player: jackie

Thread: Mike & Hestia

Mike Corner & Hestia Jones

Thursday, June 14th | Holodecks | PG

Cuties hanging out.

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Mike enjoyed Hestia's company so he jumped at the chance to join her at the holodeck complex. He hadn't explored that particular activity yet, but he was more excited about seeing Hestia.

He changed out of his uniform and made sure to use a charm that made him smell good. He also chose his outfit carefully, finally settling on black trousers and a blue polo. He arrived at the holodeck and kept an eye out for Hestia.

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hellojones
2023-09-15 07:24 pm UTC (link)

Hestia would argue that exploring every nook and cranny of the ship was part of her job as security. Knowing where people might go to hide or generally get away from the hustle and bustle of the ship was important; if anything, she was doing more than her due diligence to try and find clues about the people who might be missing.

Of course, her research came up short and there were no clues to be found, but at least she could take time for herself. That time was just best spent with her friends, or Mike. "He who doesn't fail to make me smile," she quipped, stepping into the holodeck bay. Her eyes adjusted to the darker room before spotting him. She walked over and gave a curtsy, the hem of her dress hovering above her knee.

"I'm glad you look nice, else I might have felt a bit foolish."

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	inyourcorner 2023-09-15 07:32 pm UTC (link)
	Mike grinned and nodded his head before holding his hand out in a flourish for her. "You look lovely," he told her. "Where shall we go? The world is yours tonight." She worked hard and deserved some levity for the evening as far as Mike was concerned. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hellojones 2023-09-15 08:10 pm UTC (link)
	Hestia took his hand with aplomb. She thought about resisting but gave a quick kiss to the back of his hand, an airy laugh filling the air. "I'd like to go anywhere. With you." She grimaced at herself before shaking her head, apologetic. "Please, forgive me for that. That was really bad." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	inyourcorner 2023-09-15 08:31 pm UTC (link)
	He chuckled and leaned in to kiss her cheek. "It was sweet," he retorted. "Maybe we should go somewhere in the states? I've never been, but I hear New York City is brilliant." He thought it might be fun playing tourist with Hestia. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hellojones 2023-09-15 09:04 pm UTC (link)
	"It is the city that never sleeps," she smiled, tugging him toward the empty deck behind them. After the doors closed behind them, Hestia paused and looked at him, frowning slightly. "I think you should know something, before we do this." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	inyourcorner 2023-09-15 09:06 pm UTC (link)
	He raised his eyebrows, his nerves immediately on edge. Had he done something daft? "What is it, Hestia?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hellojones 2023-09-15 09:10 pm UTC (link)
	Hestia let out a low sigh and tilted her head back, unsure how she was going to word anything, ever again, without feeling like an idiot. "I fancy you. Like, I do. Properly." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	inyourcorner 2023-09-15 09:16 pm UTC (link)
	Mike hadn't expected her to say that, but he couldn't help grinning. Even if his track record with girls wasn't the greatest, he felt a connection with Hestia and he was glad she liked him. He reached over to brush his fingers against her cheek. "Oh, yeah? I'm a lucky bloke then." He squeezed the hand he was still holding. "And I fancy you too." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

hellojones
2023-09-15 11:19 pm UTC (link)

"T—that's very good news," she stammered, her cheeks going hot at his touch. "I didn't want to go into this with you thinking it'd just be us as friends. It can be! It's okay if that's what it is, but I also wanted you to know that I've been trying to figure out how I felt about it and that's all. I figured maybe you already knew, because I reckon you've got a bit more experience than me."

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	inyourcorner 2023-09-15 11:49 pm UTC (link)
	Mike shrugged. "I've had a few girlfriends," he admitted. He ignored the nagging voice saying he messed those relationships up. "But I wasn't sure. I thought maybe." He smiled again. "I didn't want to chase you away," he added. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

hellojones
2023-09-16 01:11 am UTC (link)

"I've had one boyfriend," she told him as she turned her back to him to fiddle with the controls for the holodeck. As she went through the options for settings, Hestia made a few choices before turning back to him, her arm reaching up to wrap around his shoulder. "I wasn't sure if it's too soon. And I'm keen to take our time. After all, we're about to be in Times Square, which is some sort of hub?"

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	inyourcorner 2023-09-16 12:15 pm UTC (link)
	Mike wrapped an arm around her waist. "Slow is good," he agreed before squeezing her close. "And Times Square is where the muggles watch that big ball drop on New Year's Eve. It's supposed to have everything. Good choice." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

hellojones
2023-09-16 01:39 pm UTC (link)

Hestia nosed his jaw as the world swirled into place around them, the sounds of the holodeck thinking turned morphing into car horns and people talking. No one bumped into them, but Hestia pressed herself closer to Mike before daring to look around them. Her eyes grew wide at the sight of the bright billboards and she tilted her head in confusion, her mouth open in a shocked smile. "I set the year to be in the future. I don't think I thought that through!"

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	inyourcorner 2023-09-16 01:47 pm UTC (link)
	It felt so *real*. Mike looked around, appreciating the sights. London could get hectic, but NYC had a different feeling to it. He kept Hestia close, just in case. "How far into the future? I think this is brilliant!" He gently steered her to the front of a store so they could get their bearings. "We probably look like tourists," Mike commented, amused. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hellojones 2023-09-16 02:03 pm UTC (link)
	"Er," she mumbled as she followed him, her hand still gripping his as they moved, "twenty first century? So I feel like it's got to be after your time, but maybe more past that?" She looked up at the building in front of them and let out a small squeak, her finger jutting up into the sky. "LOOK! Mike, it's the ball!" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	inyourcorner 2023-09-16 06:45 pm UTC (link)
	Mike looked in the direction she pointed. "Merlin, you got us here for New Year's." He turned to her with a sly smile. "We can kiss at midnight." He was, however, mesmerized by the glittering, glass ball. "I wonder how much it weighs." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

hellojones
2023-09-16 08:57 pm UTC (link)

"I didn't plan for it," she laughed, giving him a soft nudge as she followed his gaze to the sky. "It seems less crowded than it should be," she mumbled. Hestia wasn't sure how to control the holodeck from here, but she raised her voice enough to speak over the crowd and said, "Holodeck, please make the population accurate to a real celebration." Just like that, they were surrounded by people and one of them shoved hats into Hestia's hand. "One of these is for you," she grinned, positioning it lopsidedly on his head. "For midnight. For that kiss."

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	inyourcorner 2023-09-16 10:46 pm UTC (link)
	Mike laughed and reached up to fix his hat. "Come on," he said, taking her hand again so he didn't lose her in the crowd. "Let's find a decent spot." He never thought he'd be celebrating New Year's the muggle way, but he was excited. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

hellojones
2023-09-17 03:39 am UTC (link)

Hestia allowed him to lead her, her fingers wrapped around his hand as they moved through the crowd. Hestia smiled at the faces of the people in the simulation and realized that it had to have been some sort of recording. With a mental note to pick something like this when she was alone, Hestia found herself stopped with him and looked up at the ball, the roar of the crowd around them. "It's impossible to believe that people do this every year!"

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	inyourcorner 2023-09-17 09:41 am UTC (link)
	Mike nodded his agreement. It was packed and the excitement was contagious. "I know, it is like the biggest party on upper potions." He looked around then. "It is nice thinking all these different people are here for one common goal. Something happy." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

hellojones
2023-09-17 11:12 pm UTC (link)

"They are so happy," she said as she stood gazing around in wonder. "No one cares about a dark wizard, no one cares about war. They're all just happy with life, and maybe a bit drunk." She was grinning at him and just as she went in to kiss his cheek, someone blew a party whistle in her ear, causing her to shriek and jump from surprise. "Oh, oh gosh- I'm sorry!"

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	inyourcorner 2023-09-18 10:49 am UTC (link)
	Mike knew what she meant. He was still fresh enough from the war to relate. It was nice to just enjoy something. He flinched when she shrieked, but then laughed. "It's okay, love. Bit of a surprise." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

hellojones
2023-09-18 06:12 pm UTC (link)

"This place is full of 'em," she breathed, her free hand resting on her stomach in an attempt to calm her nerves. The sway of the crowd carried them along as they all stood in place, cheering and chatting on. "It reminds me a bit of Guy Fawkes Night," she realized, her eyes barely registering the images on the billboards. "Though this might be what it's like in London if we went there at this time."

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	inyourcorner 2023-09-18 06:16 pm UTC (link)
	Mike reached over to hug her in an attempt to calm her. "Yeah, probably," Mike agreed. "I wonder if I ever do any muggle things like this in my future." He wasn't against muggles at all; he just never really had the chance to partake in their traditions. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

hellojones
2023-09-18 08:57 pm UTC (link)

Hestia wrapped her arms around in him in response, her head resting on his shoulder. "I hope you do," she whispered in his ear, her gaze still fixated on the lights. "We might have magic, but the muggles, they just do things differently. That's why I went into-" she paused and shook her head, pressing a kiss against his shirt. "I just hope that you do. Because this is brilliant."