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[you should always wear your seatbelt

he gets into the driver's side and starts the engine, leaving the top down so they'll get a nice breeze]

I prefer to take things leisurely, when I can.

[heading down]

Is there anywhere in particular you'd like to go?

Maybe... the park, or the beach, or something? Seems nice.

[ relaxes a little into her seat, just... leaning a little toward the driver's seat. ]

[raven's wearing a white ruffled shirt and black pants, standard Zrael fare, just without any heavy jacket or coat since the weather is warm. he's also, uh, not wearing a bra]

The beach sounds worth a trip.

[he'll drive along the highway so they get a view of the ocean before arriving]

I thought about taking you to the mall and asking you to dress me up, too.

[ ////////// oh that's. that's really a thought, isn't it ]

Well I'm still not sure about my fashion sense, but I'd definitely do that sometime, too

[ she closes her eyes a little to appreciate the cool air, and the increasing smell of the sea breeze. ]

But it seems like you already have a good start on that.

[glances at her sidelong for a moment, his hair whipping in the breeze]

I'd only object if it's something really gaudy.

Well, gaudy really definitely isn't my taste, so I can tell you that you're definitely safe there.

[ rip her carefully done braid, which has really frayed a bunch, but at least it's drying out.

she reaches over to comb her hand through his hair, meanwhile, trying to be gentle enough not to startle while he's driving. ]

[he keeps his eyes on the road but tilts his head back, clearly pleased. if he could purr like a cat, he would.

soon, they've arrived, and he parks the car. with his hands free he's going to lean over and comb his fingers through her hair, to undo the tangles from the ride]

I see I should have warned you what I had planned...

[ she makes a quiet, content hum as he fixes her hair, and tugs the tie out of the braid for good measure. ]

Well. It's, er... a fun surprise, anyway.

[gently petting her hair once it's less tangled, and lets his hands fall to her shoulders, not saying anything for a moment--just admiring her, unabashedly]

[ her eyelashes flutter a little, in a shy kind of way, and she catches her hands on the lapels of his shirt. ]

We should... probably get out of the car before I give in to the urge to kiss you and forget about the beach entirely.

[grins and makes like he's leaning in... and then backs off at the last second]

If you insist.

[he's such a jerk!!!]

[ wow how dare you!!!

she laughs, though, and shoves him lightly by the shoulder before opening the door on her side. ]

Only if you make up for it later.

Hmm, you'd better hold me to that.

[gets out of the car and--wobbles, leaning on his cane heavily for a second, but recovers]

... still not used to that.

Oh, here, just—

[ striding over, takes his other arm in a steadying, protective sort of way. ]

[leans on her]

... thank you. I'm... mostly accustomed to this change now, but a few things... catch me off-guard.

Ahaha... I guess it probably is a lot to get used to. I've never really—tried being any different, for the most part.

[he stands on his own after a moment, and heads to the boardwalk]

I'll admit, I... hesitated, at first, but it doesn't feel bad. Unusual, I suppose. I don't think I'd want to stay like this permanently, but once in a while... would be alright.

You've got a lot to recommend you either way.

[ she tips her head slightly. ]

Do you think I'd make a handsome man? Maybe I should see what it's all about, sometime.

I think you would. But I'm very, very biased in your favor.

... do you think I make an attractive woman?

[ her hand moves to very lightly trace the curve of his side. ]

........very.

[shifts closer to her...]

Is that so.

Mmm.

...you didn't happen to get a tip about this, did you...?

I might have... heard something.

[wets his lips]

I'll not name names, though.

...well.

It was very thoughtful of him.

[ shifting to snag her arm around his waist, instead. ]

Maybe I'll have a surprise for you, sometime.

[oh no he's charmed and turning red now. presses closer, tilting his head to one side, biting his lip]

I'll look forward to... being surprised.

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