5; [ Video - Day 221 ]

[imhome]

[ There are a few seconds of silence, as Nina stares awkwardly at the screen. How does she even respond to what happened? What an awfully embarrassing week. ]

Um... As I'm sure many of you noticed, what happened last week was a curse. [ There's a slight grimace. ] Nick and I... We aren't a couple.

To anyone who thought differently, sorry for the confusion. And to all of you who tried to help, thanks.

[ There isn't much else to say. She fights a sigh, feeling increasingly annoyed by the gods' antics. ]

[ ooc: Aftermath of Nick and Nina's love curse! :) ]

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[Action]

[key_illusion]

[Calling from in his room since he's too lazy to get off his bed:]

Feeling better?

[video]

[superissues]

Don't beat yourself up over it, Boss-lady! Who hasn't done something dumb for love? And who hasn't regretted it later?

[forgetforgive]

[ ROFL, but you're only a few feet away! Don't be lazy, ???

When she hears him, she walks toward his room, standing in the doorway. ]

A little, but not much. [ A sigh. ]

[key_illusion]

[Nope. Still too lazy, which is why he's patting the edge of the bed for her to sit down.]

Figured that much.

[imhome]

[ She smiles at the gesture, leaving the entrance of his room to sit down. ]

Thanks for looking out for me.

[imhome]

It's hard not to. [ THEY ALMOST KISSED, KON. IT WAS HORRIBLE. ] I'm tired of the gods toying with us for their amusement.

[ Another huff of frustration, before: ]

Thanks for keeping an eye on the shop while I was cursed, though. [ It feels like she barely visited during last week. Spending time with Nick seemed much more important. ]

[key_illusion]

[That gets a dry smile.] No problem. I'm just glad that I didn't really need to step in.

[But he would have kicked down doors for you, Nina.]

[superissues]

At least, you got 'cursed by vindictive gods' as an excuse and not 'hormones' or 'she was wearing leather,' so you know, there's that?

It's cool! Got to work on my caffeinating skills, you know.

[imhome]

Leather...? [ She asks, confused. She doesn't quite understand that one, Kon. ]

I see. [ A smile. ] And how's your flying?

[imhome]

[ BEST BRO ;_; ]

[ She laughs. ] Yeah, it's good that it didn't come to that. [ Although, she does feel badly for what happened to Nick... ]

[superissues]

Skin-tight and tailor-made. [Le sigh.]

Improving! I have not yet spilt dangerous amounts of hot liquids on anyone!

[key_illusion]

...Maybe you should go on another date with someone you actually like? That might smooth things out. [And apparently because girls just go on dates, according to Jade.]

[imhome]

I don't really have anyone that I like, though.

[ A chuckle. ] Besides, after that curse, I think I've had enough dates to last a lifetime.

[imhome]

[ When he explains, she smiles politely but hesitantly. Oh, teenagers... ]

Well, that's a relief. [ She chuckles. ] I don't think we can afford any lawsuits right now. [ Never mind that there isn't exactly a legal system yet in Asgard. ]

[key_illusion]

Heh, I guess... [He laughs a little as well despite the fact that he really doesn't understand this dating business.]

So, what should I do if that happens again? Barricade the front door and make sure you don't escape out a window?

[forgetforgive]

[ She laughs. ] That seems a little extreme.

[ But he does have a point. Both she and Nick wouldn't listen to anyone during the curse. If it happens again, what could they do? ]

[superissues]

Yeah, I am not big on wanting to share my paycheck either!

[imhome]

Just make sure you're careful, and you won't have to worry! [ A laugh. ]

[superissues]

So far, the only harm has been to the laundry! But yeah, going to keep working on that.

When I get this right, it's going to be awesome.

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[mccallmemaybe]

...Oh. I had no idea.

Are you friends with him?

[key_illusion]

Yeah, but would you rather just be stuck at home or act weird for a week and have to apologize for it afterwards?

[imhome]

It's okay. You couldn't have known... Ah, Scott, right?

And... no, I can't say we're friends.

[imhome]

[ That's a... frightening smile there, Kon... ]

Good luck! And I'm guessing everything went smoothly while I was gone? No problems?

[mccallmemaybe]

Yeah... Sorry I sort of gave my approval.

That must have been awkward for you... Now I think about it, it makes more sense that he was cursed since he was going on about how much he hated humans... well, except for you.

[imhome]

You're right, but isn't it still excessive? [ And potentially dangerous if her cursed partner tries to stop ???. ]

Hmm... [ A thoughtful pause. ] Oh! What about a code word?