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C "What calms you down?"
E "I don't want to say."
C "Why not?"
E "'Cause... you'll hate me."
C "If I hated you I would have already killed you."
E "Fair point."
C "So are you going to tell me?"
E "Tell you what?"
C "What helps you to feel calm?"
E "You."
C "Me?"
E "Uh huh."
C "Me how?"
E "...I don't want to say."
C "Ugh, come on, Ezra. Fuckin'-"
E "Yes."
C "What?"
E "What?"
C "What did you just say yes to?"
E "I thought you said fuckin'?"
C ...
E "...Oh no! Oh no! Shit! Oh fuck, I thought- Oh no, you didn't mean it like-"
C "It's OK! It's OK!"
E "But it isn't though, birdie!"
C "Why not though? If-"
E "Because I don't want to ruin you!"
C "What? Ruin me? Ezra, I-"
Ezra groans and starts hitting his head with his left hand.
C "Hey, don't do that, listen, what if I ruined you first, would that make it better?"
E "Do not taunt a man like that, Cee!"
C "I'm not taunting! Hey, hey, look at me, Ezra, stop it, stop hitting yourself. Look at me, look at me."
E "...I love lookin' at you."
C "Oh yeah?"
E "Uh huh."
C "Well... I was thinking about going to a park... that direction. And if you follow me, you can look at me the whole time. The entire way there. Does that sound like a good deal?"
E "Uh huh."
C "OK then. Let's get you up. There we go. Now, one step at a time. Keep those eyes on me, OK?"
E "Don't have to tell me twice."
C "How's it going back there?"
E "Your ass is candy to my eyes and I am gluttonous beyond comprehension."
Cee giggles.
E "Where are you taking me?"
C "Somewhere to take advantage of you, duh."
E "...Really?"
C "Mhm, of course. Violating zone restriction just wasn't doing it for me."
E "OK."
Cee cackles.
E "What?"
C "Nothing... Do you feel calm yet?"
E "Uh... I do not know, but you are most exquisite."
C "Do not tell me that is all you have in your arsenal that you think would ruin me."
E "You have no idea."
C "I'd like to."
E "You would?"
C "Mhm."
E "Hmm..."
C "Whoa Ez, OK, let's... make it to the park first, huh? And how about we try... holding hands for starters?"
E "Wow, look at all those colors!"
C "I know, right? And that bench right there? Looks like a great spot to take it all in. Want to go sit down with me? Tell me more about all the ways you don't want to ruin me?"
E "I don't know... I'm nervous. Oh boy-"
C "We can just sit, it's OK. Would you sit with me? Please?
E "I would do anything for even but a fraction of your pleasure."
C "Well then, sit your ass down."
E "Holy hell, that smile."
C "You're not so bad yourself."
Ezra gasps, remaining transfixed on her as he sits.
C "Would you mind if I closed my eyes for a little bit? You're not going to run off on me?"
E "You are my goddess and may do whatever you so desire around and upon my person."
C "Oh my Kevva you are insufferable."
E "Laugh as you may, but I have been made a religious man this day, in the presence of Her Birdiness-"
C "Ezra I swear to Kevva if you do not shut the fuck up-"
E "I'm sorry."
C "Aw, I didn't mean it like. Just... we took a really big jump back there. I think we should just... rest up a little bit more before we take another one. What do you think?"
E "Whatever you say, birdie."
C "K. Close your eyes for me now. We'll do it together, OK?"
E "Mm, together... ᏂᎪᎯᎸᎢ [nigohíluh’i]..."
Cee doesn't ask about the alien language as his energy rapidly drains. She absently rubs the surface of his silicone glove. He doesn't appear to feel it and she ensures that he doses off before allowing herself to.
Cherokee / English
ᏂᎪᎯᎸᎢ / Always
(Official) / (For Readers)
nigohilv’i / nigohíluh’i