I. [Video]

[machinajackass.livejournal.com]

[The video feed switches on and shows Gippal. He just finished looking over the basic functions of this thing.]

Huh. This thing recording now? Can anyone hear me over this thing? [He waves his hand a bit in front of the holographic screen. It's not exactly like the tech he has in his world.]

Looks like it’s working. [He’s gonna feel silly if it’s not. But anyway, now it is time for introductions.]

The names Gippal. I’m from this world called Spira. Anybody else here from there? If you are, you need to speak up now. If you aren’t, then just feel free to introduce yourself.

Comments

[machinajackass.livejournal.com]

[Go for it. He won't stop you.]

What can you do? I was told I can power people up or something.

[metaleyedgirl.livejournal.com]

Uh...I steal power. With a kiss, if I understood that right.

[Blushing and burying her face in Gippal's sleeve now]

[machinajackass.livejournal.com]

[Gippal..is trying to hide his amusement.]

With a kiss you can take powers? [Funny. He just captures hearts when he kisses.] Have you tried it out?

[metaleyedgirl.livejournal.com]

No! Why the heck would I wanna test that out? I dunno anyone here well enough to kiss, and with my luck I'd hurt someone!

[machinajackass.livejournal.com]

Because it's your power. You need to learn about it. And if kissing is what you have to do..

[metaleyedgirl.livejournal.com]

What, you want me to kiss random people? Huh? Get weird non-Spira diseases and die?

[She giggles]

[machinajackass.livejournal.com]

Well maybe not random people. That might get awkward.

[metaleyedgirl.livejournal.com]

So that leaves you. And we all know you don't like Rikku kisses, so.

[Nyah]

[machinajackass.livejournal.com]

Did I say that?

[metaleyedgirl.livejournal.com]

Never done anything to say otherwise~

[machinajackass.livejournal.com]

Are you hinting that I should change that?

[metaleyedgirl.livejournal.com]

Maybe~

[machinajackass.livejournal.com]

Alright. Close your eyes.

[metaleyedgirl.livejournal.com]

Don't dunk me in the snow, okay?

[She closes her eyes]

[machinajackass.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't dream of it. [He waits until she closes her eyes, then he reaches out and places his hand gently upon her cheek. Slowly and carefully he starts to lean in. Closer and closer he moved, until his lips were havering just inches away from hers. And then-! He pulls back.]

On second thought..I don't know if you using your ability on me will hurt or not.

[metaleyedgirl.livejournal.com]

[So close--! She opens her eyes, trying not to sulk]

I won't use it on you, dummy!

[machinajackass.livejournal.com]

How do you know? Can you just turn it on and off like that?

[metaleyedgirl.livejournal.com]

You haven't powered me up, have you? Sam hasn't burned down Odin's house, right?

[machinajackass.livejournal.com]

How would I even know if I did?

[metaleyedgirl.livejournal.com]

I'd probably feel different, duh.

[machinajackass.livejournal.com]

You have a point. Maybe it really would be safe if I kissed you.

[metaleyedgirl.livejournal.com]

See? Keep this up and I'll think you just don't like me!

[machinajackass.livejournal.com]

Who could ever dislike you, Rikku?

[metaleyedgirl.livejournal.com]

[She counts off]

Nooj, fat old Yevonites, pretty sure half of Luca hates my guts for either beating them at Spherebreak or picking their pockets, there's the weapons dealer in Guadosalam who hates me for convincing his girlfriend to dump the sleezebag...

[machinajackass.livejournal.com]

I stand corrected. But I'm not like any of them.