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

[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.

[metaleyedgirl.livejournal.com]

No, you're just a big meanie who likes to lead girls on and then not deliver.

[machinajackass.livejournal.com]

Well..I can't have people thinking that I can't deliver.

[metaleyedgirl.livejournal.com]

Then you might wanna do something about that, huh~?

[machinajackass.livejournal.com]

Close your eyes.

[metaleyedgirl.livejournal.com]

[Oh please oh please follow through this time. Rikku closes her eyes]

[machinajackass.livejournal.com]

[Gippal leans in once more. He continues on until his lips are just inches away from hers again. Then-! He closes the gap and touches his lips softly against hers.]

[metaleyedgirl.livejournal.com]

[Dammit Paine's not here to see this! She told her Gippal was a good guy!

Rikku kisses back, but she has to pull away. The urge to dance around is too much]

Seventeen years! Seventeen years, and I finally got a kiss from you! Where's Paine and Buddy when y'need 'em?

[Here, have a hug]

[machinajackass.livejournal.com]

[You are far too cute, Rikku.]

What? They didn't think I'd ever kiss you?

[metaleyedgirl.livejournal.com]

I think Buddy thought you were gay.

[machinajackass.livejournal.com]

And what did you think?

[metaleyedgirl.livejournal.com]

That you were a flirt and a playboy.