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[asphodels]

"This is Aerith! I'm not here, but I'll get back to you!"

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[asphodels]

[ One of the cutest, for sure. Aerith beams, taking his arm and beginning to half-drag him towards the shuttles. ]

Let's go!

[wingenvy]

[He is happy to be dragged. And so they go! The ship isn't too far from the Iskaulit, and while there's a bit of shenanigan action since Zack wasn't exactly sure where the rink is, soon enough they find it. Zack whistles at the sight, stepping over to the edge and peering across the surface.]

Wow, it really is a whole rink... how do you think they keep it frozen?

[oh shit, wait]

Hey, will you be okay? I didn't even think to bring a jacket!

[asphodels]

[ Aerith appears more and more excited the closer they get and when they finally make their way over to the rink she's clearly delighted. Her eyes light up and she practically beams. ]

It's amazing! It must be some kind of materia, right?

[ But, ah, she shakes her head. ]

I'll be fine. I've been to places as cold as this in my normal clothes.

[wingenvy]

You- oh, right, you guys went up north, didn't you? Heh, look at you, all tough cookie.

[He steps back over to her to playfully poke her bicep.]

Next thing I know you'll be carrying us to bed or something!

[asphodels]

I grew up there, too.

[ Brr. It was cold. For now, though, she just grins and flexes. ]

I'm very strong now, Zack. Cloud believed that SOLDIER wanted to recruit me!

[wingenvy]

Oooh, that's right! You'd be top of the company if they let you in. Wanna try on my uniform sometime?

[she would probably drown in it like she does his pants but it would be adorable]

[asphodels]

Do you think I'd look good?

[ She tilts her head, thoughtful. Would it suit her... ]

[wingenvy]

Call me biased, but I think you'd still look good in a giant paper bag. So yeah, why not?

[asphodels]

A giant paper bag, huh...

[ She turns her sly eyes to his for a moment. ]

Maybe I should wear your things more.

[wingenvy]

Babe, between you and Cloud, I'm really gonna have no wardrobe left.

[Yeah don't think he missed his pants getting relocated.]

[asphodels]

Maybe, but don't you think we look good?

[wingenvy]

[Zack shuffles from foot to foot, trying not to look awkward.]

W-well, yeah... obviously.

[asphodels]

[ Aww... Zack you’re so cute... But she’s not going to push, not today. ]

I’ll make sure you get some back. We can’t have you running around with no clothes on.

[wingenvy]

What, you wouldn't enjoy the view?

[It sounds weirdly liberating, not that he'd do it. Maybe the next planet will have a nude beach or something equally wild.]

[asphodels]

I like the view. That doesn’t mean I want to share it with everyone.

[ It’s not possessiveness, not really. She just wants to have some things that are just for them, and that intimacy is one of them. She loves him, after all. ]

[wingenvy]

Hmmm, well, if you say so, then I'd better listen. Feel free to dress me up as much as you like.

[She probably has better taste in clothes than he does, pink tank tops notwithstanding. Half his quality wardrobe is thanks to her.]

[asphodels]

Okay! More ribbons, then -

[ And she is doing her very best to hide her grin. ]

[wingenvy]

[He should've predicted that one! He does laugh though, because it's so very her.]

Where should I put them all?

[asphodels]

We can braid your hair into little plaits. Then you can have a bow for each one.

[wingenvy]

My hair and fashion sense are both in your hands.

[He's gonna head over to where the sets of skates are stored, poking around for sizes that might fit them.]

I hope these things are easy to walk on...

[asphodels]

I will treat them with the proper respect.

[ She leans over, managing to find a set for him before she digs for her own. ]

You just need to balance yourself. It's not that hard, right?

[wingenvy]

[He pulls the skates on, sliding them curiously across the floor before he straightens up and tries not to wobble around.]

Uh... yeah, it doesn't seem too hard...

[This'll definitely be interesting.]

[asphodels]

[ Aerith puts her own on and has a tiny bit more grace, her hands reaching out for one of Zack's. ]

It'll be easier when we're on the ice.

[wingenvy]

Oh, for sure, [He says, not knowing one way or the other, but he accepts her hand and lets her guide him towards the ice. At least he looks happy about it, even if he's wobbling all over.]

Okay, you should probably let me go if I start to fall. I don't wanna squish ya.

[asphodels]

[ Aerith moves forward and slips onto the ice, grasping at the side of the rink before she prepares to push herself off. ]

Are you ready?