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Kitty Pryde (Shadowcat) (kitty_has_claws) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2016-03-09 07:37:00

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kitty pryde (aoa), nathan harris, spencer reid

Day 366 [ Action / Closed ]
[They are nestled into the booth they normally favored when they spent a lot of time sharing meals. The food has already been served and she's pulling another eggroll onto her plate and smiling at her dinner partner. Originally, this meal was a cute suggestion left on a belated birthday gift that signaled things were getting better between them. Now, after their kiss at yesterday's dance it feels like it might actually be a date.]

If I start talking about maps and charts you'll get so distracted you won't even notice me stealing extra eggrolls, right? Something something, percentages, something something, statistics.

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kitty_has_claws
2016-03-11 01:03 pm UTC (link)

[She likes this hand thing. It gets a soft smile that fades a bit as she meets his eyes.]

I told you what happened the day they made us think we were related or attached to different people, right? If I'm really honest there are still some complicated feelings there, but just as honest? When I got my full memories back you were my first thought. Not because I was afraid you would be jealous. [Hell, at that point in their relationship or lack there of she might have hoped for it. Just any sign of interest from him.] Just because you were the one I was missing being with. [When she went back to being alone.]

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thisiscalm
2016-03-11 05:03 pm UTC (link)

[ Oh Kitty... he gives her hand a little squeeze and this is such a weird conversation to have because he knows that he can be irrationally jealous sometimes but even more so this place throws them into unexpected situations at the drop of a hat. They wouldn't have gotten together as quickly as they did if it weren't for unexpected situations. ]

This place is... weird, and hard and it messes with our heads. I think we need to... we need to remember that. I've done things here I don't think I ever would've thought to do back home, both good and bad and- and maybe I don't have a right to say this but I'm not so sure getting bogged down in the past is the way to go.

What I'm saying is... it's okay. I want to try and be less... stressed. About everything. We're here and we're alive and that's really the only important thing.

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kitty_has_claws
2016-03-11 05:16 pm UTC (link)

[She squeezes his hand, so so so relieved and grateful this is something he is being understanding about and wanting to work through instead of pulling away from what could be drama.] We are—alive and here. [And together.] It's all easier said than done, but it's a great plan. 5 stars. [She understands that it is hard to leave the past in the past. It shapes who you are. Whether that's her parents' death or a kiss that was never supposed to happen it can be a challenge. She knows it's something they both need to work on sometimes.] I want to move forward. [Keep walking like Allen told her. Maybe that future thing will open up again and even if there's a set back that doesn't mean it slams shut because one opportunity did.]

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thisiscalm
2016-03-11 05:35 pm UTC (link)

[ He knows he's just as good at providing the drama as she is and maybe he could do a better job at not pulling receipts and holding grudges. So much has happened, here and home and he's tired. Losing Maeve is still tender, like a bruise that won't really heal, but he can deal with a little pain if he also gets a little happiness. Talking to Kitty again, remembering how fun and great she is when their lives aren't a goddamn mess, that's made him rethink his approach here. Who knows how much time they have? ]

I want that too. I want to try at least and maybe it won't be easy but we'll get somewhere, right?

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	kitty_has_claws 2016-03-11 05:41 pm UTC (link)
	And enjoy the journey more. [Even when things were hard between them it was so much better than being without him.] A lot more. [Her thumb rubs over his hand gently—fondly.] I like this page we're both on, Spencer Octavian Reid. Can I kiss you now or do I need to wait until you walk me to my door? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	thisiscalm 2016-03-11 07:29 pm UTC (link)
	Depends — are you going to continue giving me ridiculous middle names? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	kitty_has_claws 2016-03-11 07:36 pm UTC (link)
	Which answer gets me that kiss? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	thisiscalm 2016-03-11 07:40 pm UTC (link)
	Oh, I think you know. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	kitty_has_claws 2016-03-11 07:42 pm UTC (link)
	[She leans forward occupying the same space as the table and some of their dinner, and yes, you're phased now too, profiler. Her hand is still very much holding his.] I think I can get away with doing either. [Tiling her head and leaning in.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	thisiscalm 2016-03-11 08:49 pm UTC (link)
	[ Is it weird that he missed the phasing? Not even as a practical thing but as a part of them. Holding her hand, walking through walls, up floors where there aren't stairs. ] I think you're right. [ Firmly wrapped around her little finger, as he should be, he closes the distance. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	kitty_has_claws 2016-03-11 08:58 pm UTC (link)
	[She likes that he missed the phasing. There was a time when the phasing was a rough spot between them like a lot of other things and while she could understand the aversion after Tyki, it still hurt. Nothing about this hurts though. It's a warm, soft, wonderful kiss.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	thisiscalm 2016-03-11 10:17 pm UTC (link)
	[ It was rough for awhile but it's never been rough because of her and that means something, he thinks. It means he can kiss her now without being consumed by anxiety, just lightly nibbled by butterfly flutters. He does break it eventually. They said slow and damn it slow it shall be. ] Do you want dessert..? [ Or should he walk her to the door? ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	kitty_has_claws 2016-03-11 10:34 pm UTC (link)
	[This is the part where she has to remind herself to take things slow too, right? Certain desserts are off the table. And speaking of tables she slides herself back to her position, careful to make sure Reid hasn't sunk into anything solid before she unphases him.] Maybe we could take a walk to Chill and pick something up for Nathan too? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	thisiscalm 2016-03-12 12:04 pm UTC (link)
	[ He appreciates that she isn't leaving limbs inside furniture. Proves that he's doing something right here. ] Sure, that sounds good. What, uhm... what should we tell him? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	kitty_has_claws 2016-03-12 03:14 pm UTC (link)
	That...is a good question. [They are going to need some labels to have this conversation with other people, aren't they?] I guess that we're seeing each other? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	thisiscalm 2016-03-13 08:03 am UTC (link)
	Dating? Maybe? [ It sounds so unsatisfying when they were practically married with a kid before, but what can you do? ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

kitty_has_claws
2016-03-13 09:44 pm UTC (link)

[A little, but it also sounds promising considering they were practically divorced right before this.] I don't think I've ever been dating before. [At least not in any traditional sort of way. Unless you count "dating" Reid while she was still sleeping with Tyki.] Sure. That sounds good. I'm not sure what he's going to say. Probably hard questions. It's kind of his thing.

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	thisiscalm 2016-03-14 12:15 pm UTC (link)
	About time we do it, then. [ Dating, like real average people who don't smell of death every step they take. Imagine that. ] And I have no doubt about that. Are you nervous? I'm nervous. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	kitty_has_claws 2016-03-14 02:18 pm UTC (link)
	I'm a little nervous. [Smiling at him because she actually is, and it's ridiculous an FBI profiler and X-Man should be nervous about what a teenager might say or ask.] Come on, the sugar will help. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	thisiscalm 2016-03-15 02:12 pm UTC (link)
	I'm not sure that's how sugar works. [ But okay. Picking up ice cream and then heading back to Kitty's apartment. Aside from the poker game, he hasn't been there. It still seems weird to think in terms of his and her apartments, but perhaps that's not a bad thing to hold on to for awhile. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	kitty_has_claws 2016-03-15 02:27 pm UTC (link)
	[As they walk up to the door to her place she pauses before opening it.] The date portion of the night is ending... [Hint, hint, hint.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	thisiscalm 2016-03-15 02:41 pm UTC (link)
	I guess it is. [ And honestly, he'd rather do this before they talk to Nathan, on the off-chance that it ruins the mood. Leaning in, he kisses her goodnight with a good deal of affection. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

kitty_has_claws
2016-03-15 02:47 pm UTC (link)

[There's a reason these traditional things exist sometimes. Because they are really, really great. Just soft and sweet and fond. Okay, loving. She loves him. She's trying not to bring it up since it feels too early even though she never stopped. Maybe they never stopped.] Favorite person to get dinner with. [Just smiling at him for a moment.] Guess we should go in before this melts.

[Why does she half expect to see Nathan waiting up for her? She didn't even tell him where she'd be. He might not even be home, but even if she's a little nervous, she hopes he is.]

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	thisiscalm 2016-03-15 04:19 pm UTC (link)
	[ It's hard to tell when something starts and stops, isn't it? Emotions are nothing like cars, or exactly like cars only the cars with bad breaks who sneak across a red light or careen off a cliff. ] I suppose. Thank you for tonight. I had a great time. [ Annnnd scene! Date ended! Teenagers can now be engaged. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	questionofwhen 2016-03-15 07:33 pm UTC (link)
	[This teenager is curled up in a chair in the living room, listening to music (kept at a reasonably low volume) and knitting. Kind of knitting. Trying, anyway. Who saw that coming? He puts the knitting needles down and turns off the music when he hears the door open.] Kitty? [But no, it's Kitty plus one!] Dr. Reid? What're you doing here? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)