Eggs. [Sima]

[Sima Oratio]

Sima looked at Liiith as she giggled. At least she was enjoying her time. Sima had a lot to tell her today, he felt like accomplished most of it already. The only problem was that Lilith so far didn't seem to return any of the responses he was hoping for. This was more then likely because Lilith's personaltiy, she was shy, she couldn't speak her mind so easily. Sima couldn't help but have a hint of worry in the back of his head, however he pushed that down and focused on what they were doing. He couldn't hekp but feel unnaturally tired, like something had spent his energy. It was probably all the things he told Lilith, sure he played it off well, but it was difficult to do. Sima could hear her words about him being cute. Perhaps it was true, but the way his nose felt right now was the opposite of cute. Sima followed her after these words, heading over to where he was to get formal clothes. Lilith certainly seemed to know where to go around here.

When Lilith attempted to talk to the clerk, he found himself smiling, It wasn't as though her failing was comedy, but that she had grown alot since when they first met. Sima looked around, and then Lilith seemed to back off from talking to the clerk. Sima shrugged, she was doing quite well. |Why don't we look at some of the sets and you just pick out the one you like?" Sima began walking towards some of the sets that were on manikins. Sima looked at them, then looked back to Lilith. "Which do you think will suit me best? Fit my personality.." Sima looked at the sets, and then back to Lilith. "I don't feel like trying on a bunch, so I hope you can pick without me having to try them on.." Sima was more then comfortable wearing one that Lilith liked, he didn't mind that she chose it at all. In fact, really it made things easier. He looked back at the clerk, wondering what his impression was of all this. It would be quite comical, or maybe he just wanted money, Most of them tried to get you to buy the most expensive, that way they made more money. Regardless it was Lilith's choice, Sima was the one that would probably be seen near her, so it had to compliment her dress no? Sima wasn't really sure the logic choice for picking this sort of thing, so hopefully Lilith did, 

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The whole time Lilith’s mind was reeling. She was having fun, yes, but it had occurred to her that she had barely responded to his words from before, aside from a single comment, he may not have even understood. She needed to find a way to tell him how she felt soon. She didn’t want him to think she didn’t feel the same way, because she really, really did. She watched as he walked to the mannequins and smiled as he asked her which one she preferred. She like how he was leaving it up to her, wanting her to pick what she liked. She nodded at him, understanding that he didn’t want to try them on, it was to much of a hassle and she agreed.

She glanced at a few sets and back at Sima, humming a soft tune to herself, to clear her mind. After a moment, she picked out a dark blue set, with white accents. it would match her, as well as suit him perfectly. She held it up to him, and smiled, imagining how he would look in it. She handed it to him and gave the deciding nod.

Unless you don’t like it, I think this one would be perfect. She smiled again, her mind wandering back to where it had been before. How could she tell him? She had to muster up the courage as he had this morning. Her heart was racing, yet again, and her pale skin was rose red. She went to speak again, but shut her mouth, not yet knowing the words.

She looked at the clerk and alerted him that no mater what Sima picked, Lilith would be paying for it.

[Sima Oratio]

Sima looekd at it, interesting enough. He wanted to try it on, he would simply pay for it, and then walk out heading towards the festival. Sima headed out to a changing booth, he slipped off his current clothing and then put on the clothing in which Lilith picked out. Hopefully he looked stunning enough to match that of Lilith. Sima walked out of the change booth, having a bag holding his previous clothes. "Perhaps we should return home to put these away," Sima was embarrassed slightly realizing what he had just said. Sima had always tried to keep from mentioning that Lilith's home was his. "but, how do I look?" Sima asked Lilith cuuriously, reaching his arms out as if to show of the 'merchandise'. 

Sima shrugged, "How much is it?" He asked the clerk, all intentions heading towards himself paying for it. The clerk would more then likely be confused, or decided to do exactly what Lilith said. Sima had no knowledge of her words, he just felt that he should pay for his own clothing. Sima did not need to pay for room and board after all, he certainly saved up an extreme amount of money. Sima looked at Lilith almost as if expecting her to pay. "You don't have to pay this time Lilith,"

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Lilith was walking around absently while he changed, looking at other options incase the one she had chosen wasn't what he wanted. When he emerged, she didn't look up right away, her face still too red from before.

If you'd like we certainly can go home first. She wasn't looking at him as she spoke, but when she did she was stunned. He looked amazing. The tones matched hers perfect, and regardless of that, it matched him. A slow smile spread on her face and she walked him to him, grabbing onto his arm and holding it.

Sima, you look perfect. She forgot about the clerk, but once she saw him again, her face bloomed red and she looked away, letting go of his arm, and let him pay without a fight. She fixed her hair in one of the mirrors, and waited for him by the door, nervously. She still didn't know what to say to him.

[Sima Oratio]

Sima finished paying for the outfit and then headed towards the door where Lilith waited. "Come on, let's go." Sima laughed at her, finding the way she was acting rather comical. The walk back didn't take very long, Sima could find it really easily, it was only a matter of finding there scents which was cascaded on the home. When e did get there he entered finding a good spot to stash the clothing he was wearing earlier. Perhaps he wasn't the best at finding a hiding spot because he just stashed things under the bed, that included the dagger, and the book. It was a pretty good spot though, I mean not many people checked under the bed right? After doing this Sima returned outside to meet up with Lilith. "Is there anything else you want to grab before we head out?" Sima asked her curiously, wondering if perhaps they were travelling a little bit light. 

The walk would tkae a few hours, but Sima thought it could be perfect time for them to bond some more. It wasn't as if this trip would just be hte two of them, he was sure more would be trying to reach the village for their own entertainment. Sima enjoted festicals like this, it reminded him of things he would do in his own world before Teair, he would attend festivals like htis wiht Hotaru. It was rather fun, and entertaining, he only hoped that Lilith would enjoy this, he was never really sure about Hotaru, he was sure that he wouldn't be sure about Lilith either. Sima looked at Lilith curiously, "It's a decently long walk, " 

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Lilith waited for him outside, leaning against the house. When he returned she smiled and shook her head.

No I'm fine. We ate, we're dress, what else could I need? She of course had her dagger in her boot, but she assumed he'd guessed that already. She no longer felt comfortable leaving without it, and for good reason. It was true, she felt safe around Sima, and knew no harm would really come to her with him there, but she still wanted to have it with her as a precaution. It made her feel better. She looked at Sima to lead the way, as surprisingly, she didn't know where they were going.

She hoped that the walk wouldn't be quite, as she hoped this would be her opportunity to speak where as she hadn't before. She needed to tell him. Perhaps her aversion to meat would finally spill out here, as well as her fear of the dark. So many things she had yet to tell him, and yet the most important one was on the tip of her tongue. Lilith fell into step with Sima, and after a hesitant moment, she slipped her hand into his, praying he wouldn't mind. She knew that if he glanced over to her, he'd see her ears, and immediately know she was blushing.

[Sima Oratio]

Sima continued to walk forward, a little surprise when his hand met hers. He lookd down at their hands rather then looking directly at Lilith. Perhaps Lilith was lucky today, her wish was granted. "So, do I really that good?" Sima laughed at his own question, if anything to lighten his own feelings a bit. Sima continued to walk toward their new destination, this reminded him slightly of his adventures in the other world. This was before he met Hotaru, he wore the heaviest plate mail armor you could see. It was funny, that he had changed so much over the many years. "So, you know I used to do a lot of travelling myself.. I never really had a home, for the most part, so I was always travelling.." Sima groaned slightly. "You know my world had churches.. I could never enter them, not that they tried to stop me in human form, I just couldn't enter them.." Sima laughed. "Weird huh?" Pure wasn't good for a demon, at least in his world. It hurt a hell of a lot to even attempt to enter a church in that world, he wondered if this was the same here. 

"Any stories you want to share Lilith?" 

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Lilith smiled and glanced up at him. He really was correct. She did become more bold around him. You really do. But, as I said this morning, you look good all of the time. She let out a small laugh and sighed, listening to the rest of his story. She had never really gone to a church herself, so she didn’t know if they would allow demons in. She looked up at him when he asked her if she had any stories, and hummed to herself, trying to think of one.

Well…. It’s not so much of a story as a confession I guess you could call it… Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve had this irrational fear of the dark. If you ever noticed, when you first moved in, there was a window that wasn’t always covered at night to let in the moon light- that would be why. I was never able to figure out the cause, but lately it hasn’t bugged me- I wonder why… She trailed off with the implications and nudged his shoulder lightly. She was trying to find a way to tell him, without actually saying it, but she had a feeling she would have to in the end.

If that’s not good enough, then there’s the time I met this strange woman. I was working at the library, which is normal, and I saw this flash of red hair in the corner of my eye. Once I found where it came from, I found the strangest woman sitting on top of a bookshelf. Scared me half to death when she jumped down, using a statue. I thought she was going to fall- You’ve seen the shelves, they’re rather large. Anyway, she had the most curious scar on her face, but she was quite pleasant. A bit all over the place, but who am I to judge? Meeting Aria- that was her name- was rather an eye opener. I actually use her to be more bold sometimes- I think, what would she do; though I barely know the girl. She’s a Fated too. But from this land, just the future… She trailed off again, forgetting why she brought her up. Looking to Sima, she smiled, very happy to have met Aria, and use that boldness around Sima.

[Sima Oratio]

Sima found her stories interesting, when she spoke of a woman named Aria he couldn't help but be reminded of someone he met in the past. He wasn't quite sure if this was the same person or not, regardless the way Lilith spoke was mesmerizing in the least. Sima continued walking, Lilith's hand in his. What time is it? Sima was pretty good at telling the time by the sun's position in the sky, however, today was not the day for measuring time. Today was the day for enjoying ones self. After Lilith was finished Sima picked up his voice. "Back when I lived with my, uh, stepfather.." This was so long ago, Sima never really considered this man his family after he attempted to take Sima's life. "He uhh, instilled many of the values I follow today, in fact, I guess his own dreams rubbed off onto me." Sima spoke honestly. "He was kind, strong, courageous, a good role model for a little boy like I was then," Sima laughed, "At least until I turned into a demon anyways," 

Sima shrugged at these words. "Lilith, I have always wanted to ask you something. However, until recently my feelings towards the past have always kept me from advancing my questions." Lilith could probably tell Sima was going to say something important, he often spoke seriously when doing so. "I was just wondering," Sima gripped her hand a little tighter. "Do you consider us a couple? Or are we to be simply friends?" Sima was good at being straight forward. 

He didn't look at her, he was scared for the first option that came to mind when speaking seriously. He couldn't help but get feelings that she was disgusted with him, despite her verbal words saying she thought he looked good. Sima was a demon after all, a horrid creature. Lilith could be using him for something, many humans did that, but to be honest, he didn't mind being used, as long as she was happy anyways. 

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Lilith felt more calm now, her nerves calming down a lot when Sima didn’t pull his hand away. She looked at him when he spoke, enjoying their conversations. Though she was spending a lot of time with the man, they hadn’t talked in such personal ways in a while now, and she really liked it. She listened to the story of his stepfather closely, noticing when he mentioned his demon side. That seemed to change a lot in his life, though she didn’t know why- though she had grown up with different values and in a different world than he. It was obvious demons were bad in his world.

Lilith came out of her thoughts when he spoke her name, looking at him with curious eyes. She’d lost track of how long they’d been walking, but it hadn’t felt like long at all. Her face narrowed with curiosity at the change in his tone, becoming serious. She knew whatever he had to ask was important, so she listened carefully and was stunned at what she heard. Her nerves returned, and she knew this was her best chance.

Actually, Sima… I’ve been waiting to talk about that. I-I don’t know what we are… I know what I want us to be- I think- but I’ve just be waiting… because I haven’t wanted to push you or scare you… I-I… I really like you. More than that actually- She couldn’t get the final words out, her stuttering becoming to strong. Her walking pace had slowed a little, as she tried to focus on the words that needed to escape her mouth. Her hand tightened on his considerably.

I know you think that deep down, I’m afraid of you or something, because of your demon side, and I accept that that’s a fear that is deep rooted in you- but I’m not… I care about you, and it’s because of that, that I have let our relationship profess on its own, well on your terms. Your past, it effects what we do here, because I know it still haunts you, and that’s okay… She trailed off, knowing that now her words were a jumbled mess. She had to start over, and will a deep breath, she did.

Sima, I want to consider us a couple, but I won’t if you don’t. A friendship with you would be perfect, and I wouldn’t mind it at all. I’d pick that over nothing at all… She let out a breath, she was so nervous she was shaking, and she knew he could feel that through her hand, but she didn’t pull away.

[Sima Oratio]

Sima looked into her eyes as she spoke. Her words came out jumbled, almost broken. Sima was glad that she was able to speak at least coherently. When she did in fact say that she wanted to consider the two a couple, Sima was happy. He didn't know how to express this feeling properly however, in a way that Lilith understood. He kind of wished that she took action, but then again that was Sima's job wasn't it? Her words certainly made him think about her, she seemed to be haunted by the things he felt so easily. Why was this? Was it because she loved him? that wasn't a bad thing at all, in fact it made Sima smile, the thought that she did care for him in that way. Sima felt her hand in his hand, the specific way it trembled in nervousness. Sima was nervous too, it wasn't as if he was impervious. Sima knew by her words, that she was essentially waiting for him. That was an odd thing to hear, but she had to wait no longer.  Sima took his left hand, making sure to stop the two from walking first. He then took Lilith's left hand in his, so that htey were hlding both of their hands. Sima then spoke. "Lilith, if there is one person that I want to spend all my time with, It's you." Their was no refrain in his voice, there was no hesistation. Hotaru still played a great deal in his mind, but Hotaru was dead. Lilith was what mattered now, and even if h thought about hwo much he missed Hotaru, he would not show htat, it would hurt Lilith too much wouldn't it?

"Lilith," Hotaru always wondered why he said her name as much as he could, it was an odd habit that he seemed to carry over to Lilith as well. "Lilith, I want to be with you.. specifically, " That was Sima's way of making things perfectly clear, he was 100% sure Lilith would understand, she did practically just admit that. Sima leaned in closer to her, pressing his lips against hers. This was not the first time he had done this, but this was the first time he had done it to seal the bond that the two had. Lilith was so attentive, and entertaining. Sima wasn't really sure how he was able to convince her to so easily allow him to stay with her, but he was glad that things turned out the way they did. As long as Lilith was safe, and in health, then he too would be ok, no longer alone in Teair, but an actual person, with someone he swore he could consider family. Although Lilith technically wasn't his family, he wanted so much to believe that she was, especially in a place where family was non-existent to him, this was a little secret he did not wish to tell Lilith yet, but perhaps he would some day. 

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When she was finished speaking, she took a breath, looking into his eyes. She could see him processing it, but her heart only started to beat faster. She could feel herself freaking out. She saw him smile, and it was a short relief for her. She stopped walking when he did, allowing him to take her hand in his own. She had it in her head that he was about to tell her no, to tell her she was wrong, and that everything she thought was happening was all in her head. She was preparing herself for him to say all of that, when he finally spoke. Her breath caught in her throat, her face a light shade of pink. She noticed how he said her name, and how often, and she rather liked it. She liked hearing her name in his voice, it was comforting. But once she had heard the finality in his words, she stopped holding herself back.

Lilith met him half way as he leaned forward to kiss her. She had been waiting to hear those words for so long without even knowing it. She let go of his hands and put hers to his face, holding him there. By the time she pulled away there were glimmers of tears in her eyes, but she wiped them away immediately, refusing to cry. Instead she let out a soft laugh, a symbol of happiness, of how stupid she felt for her previous worries.

Sima… I want the same thing. She spoke softly, her body still shaking slightly, but calming down. She reached down and grabbed his hands again, squeezing them lightly.

I am so lucky that you stumbled into my life. Actually- I am so lucky that wolf stole your food! She laughed, wanting to make it so she was less nervous. She knew she would have to get used to conversations like that with Sima, but she couldn’t yet. She needed to calm down. She was incredibly happy, but still on the verge of passing out, her heart was beating to fast. She leaned up once more and kissed him lightly before pulling him to walk again. Her face was now bright red, but she couldn’t stop smiling…

[Sima Oratio]

Sima looked at her after declaring what he wanted, and the look on her face was priceless. Sima could tell she was embarrassed, and he had hoped she wouldn't be despite how cute she looked when embarrassed so. That was because being embarrassed often felt bad, and he didn't want her to feel bad on such a touchy subject. However he could tlel just how confident she was in this, compared to the other things she wasn't so confident about. He was glad, when she spoke and said she wanted this too. It was comforting to know that Sima had a place in Teair. Sima was no longer the lonely demon that kept away from all forms of life, instead he actually had someone to return to home too. Sima chuckled at her response about the wolf stealing his food. "Yeah, I guess that wolf did us a favor then huh?" Perhaps that was a bit scary of a memory for Lilith, being attacked by wolves, but for Sima that was simple, and fun. No one got hurt, he made sure of that, or well he at least tried his best to. 

Sima was a little surprised after she pecked him, and then continued to keep walking. She was obviously nervous, and she probably felt a bit awkward. Sima didn't feel awkward at all, in fact he felt happy about this, despite any awkward silence that might come. Sima had someone to be happy with, and that was something special in itself. Teair was like a death sentence for him, he was forced to watch everyone else come close, or far apart, never having anything meaningful. This was his family now, wasn't it? His family in Teair. 

Sima looked down at Lilith, now rather curious. "Lilith, I was wondering. What is your last name again?" 

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Lilith glanced over at him, thankful for something else to focus on. She was happy, more than happy, but she couldn't freak out about it right in front of him. She knew that to him it looked like embarrassment and she felt bad about that, but he had to be able to tell she was happy, didn't he? She interlocked her hand with his again, and hummed.

Oh that's right. I don't think I ever told you, how odd. She laughed, calming down some. She was happy they had decided to go on this journey, she really needed it. Well, it's Harmonia. Lilith Harmonia. Actually, as a kid they called me Lily, but as I grew up it became Lilith, thankfully. She shook her head at the memory, remembering how much they had teased her, associating "Lily" with that.

She looked away from Sima when a thought emerged into her head. There was something she was supposed to tell him, and she'd forgotten.. Something she had done that involved him.

Oh... Sima... I wouldn't suppose this would be a good time to tell you... She glanced at him sheepishly. You know that matchmaking festival going on in a few weeks? Yes... well... I signed you up for that... Don't be mad please!! She squeezed his hand. If it helps, a friend of mine signed me up without telling me... So we're both on the list haha.

[Sima Oratio]

Sima looked at Lilith curiously. She signed him up for the matchmaking, Sima didn't like the sound of this, but he wasn't to so easily be mad at Lilith. Sima just wasn't too happy about this information. Not that he wasn't confident in himself, but he felt that he already had his match didn't he? "Lilith, I'm not sure I am very comfortable with that," Sima scratched the back of his head nervously. "I just, I don't think I need this matchmaking thing," Sima groaned under his breath. " I already have my match, I'm not searching for another," Sima continued walking, not really sure why she wanted to attempt this thing. Sure, she was signed up by someone else, but could they simply not go? Sima didn't understand how this worked, what it was for, how much you had to do. It made him nervous. Sima didn't understand a lot about Teair, and he knew that he would more then likely be jealous with whoever was 'chosen' to be with Lilith. 

"Do you like the nicname Lily?" Sima asked her, just curious about her past, not trying to focus to much on the matchmaking 'thing'.