boys will be boys

[ol_northy]

Who: Agent North and Noble Six
What: Valentine's Day shenanigans
When: VALENTINE'S DAY <3
Where: Castle hallways...?
Rating: I can't imagine this going beyond PG-13


[It's been an unusual day for North. First, he wakes up to candy and cake, then he ventures out to see what's going on. Assuming no one is his secret admirer, this has to be castle shenanigans. He's wary at first, but certain individuals work their verbal magic, and he finds himself sampling two--just two--chocolates. Of course, they're delicious, but he promises himself that he won't go out, won't let himself be tricked into doing something untoward. I mean... poisoned or enchanted food seems par for the course.

There's a strange urge that comes over him, though. He's restless, needs to get up, to move, to get out. Maybe if he just goes and works out, everything will be fine. Isn't there some kind of hangar somewhere?

Let's go find that. He dons his armor, helmet and all, and steps out into the hallway. Deserted. Thank goodness.]

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[lonenoble]

[Six had been trying to avoid problems, especially with the way too suspicious food magically appearing in her room. She didn't think it was such a good idea to mess with those, though she'd examined one of them and nibbled at it without thinking about it.

She did decide it might be a prudent idea to patrol. She hadn't run into anyone so far in the halls. At least, she can make sure no one does anything too stupid, right? Especially with it being one of those holidays. Though last year, nothing worse than getting locked up with a pony happened to her.

Well, there's UNSC style armor further down the hall, though it's not quite the right color for South. Which means the new arrival among the Freelancers.]

[ol_northy]

[Well, hell. Now there's someone else in the hallway. He'd hoped to avoid any human interaction today, but alas, fate has other plans. Just passing by ought to be fine, but immediately he feels a strange magnetism. Despite his better judgement, he doesn't even think to blame the chocolate for these unusual compulsions.

It certainly can't be. He'd never compromise himself like that. Yes, he's the new guy, perhaps somehow unaware of everything horrible about the place. But today seems... not so bad.

He heads toward her, giving just a little nod as he passes nearby. Though... he finds himself sizing her up. She's taller than he is, though not by that much, and she's certainly not unattractive.

...Why is he even thinking about that?

He stops.]

I'm sorry... have we met?

[lonenoble]

No, I don't think we have. [Six is sizing him up too, wanting to see him without that helmet on.] Noble Six.

[ol_northy]

Noble Six? Unusual name.

[He removes his helmet, tucking it under his arm .]

Agent North Dakota. Everyone just sticks to North, though.

[lonenoble]

I'm a Spartan, North. [Moving closer at him removing his helmet. He's not bad looking. And she's feeling strange. Maybe the chocolate wasn't such a great idea.]

[ol_northy]

I didn't want to leap to any conclusions, but that explains a lot. It's nice to finally meet you. I was just heading... [Wait. Where was he headed? She's awfully distracting.]

[lonenoble]

[North was pretty distracting too... Especially as getting close to him is making her want to do something really out of the ordinary for her.] You don't need to go anywhere. [Impulse from the chocolate has her grabbing him to pull him close.]

[ol_northy]

[This is turning out to be one hell of a hello. He feels a strange urge to put an arm loosely around her, then, moving in only a little more.]

No, I suppose I don't.

[lonenoble]

[Well, there's the little issue of height difference, but it could be worse. She leans down to kiss him.]

[ol_northy]

[Somehow, this is exactly what he wanted. The impulse to kiss her was there, but he'll be damned if he doesn't try to be completely respectful, especially of a Spartan.

This, though? Sure, even if he's the short one--though the armor compensates ever so slightly--he's still doing well for himself. He's careful not to be too forward, not to move in any closer than he has to, but this is still one hell of a kiss. There's no trace of shyness or hesitation. When you can count on one hand the number of people you've kissed in the past fifteen years and you're about as single as it gets, well. It's time to have a little break from that.

So he does. He enjoys it.]

[lonenoble]

[North might not want to be too forward, but Six has none of those holdups. Then again, her experience is extremely limited, and has been pretty much all castle induced.

She's pulling him closer herself, enjoying the whole thing eagerly.]

[ol_northy]

[Well... I mean..,. he's going to get the hint if she's not holding back. He's got plenty of intensity hiding behind that nice guy; after all, he's a hell of a soldier, and he doesn't take shit from anyone.

There's this vague notion in the back of his mind that armor is suddenly annoying and he never should have set out in it. Going to work out was a stupid idea, anyway. Something like that. Anyway, his helmet is getting dropped now, quite unceremoniously.

Thinking is hard when you're kissing a Spartan.

One armored hand rests on her cheek, then slips back, fingers just barely catching in her hair. There's a hint of intensity that slips into the kiss, exploratory, curious as to whether or not he might die later if this goes awry.]

[lonenoble]

[Well, Six wasn't likely to take it much further than the kiss, but it really was nice. And thinking is even hard for the Spartan.

She wouldn't kill him for it. North is safe there, at least. It's just a kiss. Even if it's a long and heated one...]

[ol_northy]

[No way North would take it any further, but he's certainly feeling awkward at leaving this much distance between himself and someone he's kissing. Honestly, it can't be comfortable to be up against all that armor.

It's nice, though, and he's starting to feel a bit lightheaded when he finally eases out of the kiss. He doesn't go far--only a few inches--but he does give her a look, perhaps a bit surprised.]

[lonenoble]

[Six can't help the embarrassed confusion at that kiss. She's looking him in the eyes uncertainly.] That was... Nice.

[That's really an understatement. A serious one. Even if it wasn't exactly something she'd planned.]

[ol_northy]

[He seems equally confused by the situation, but by no means whatsoever is he complaining.]

Better than nice, from my end.

[Maybe his smile is a bit shy as he looks her over again. There's a hint of mischief in his eyes, which is an uncommon sight.]

Did you want to... oh, I don't know, go do something? Nothing fancy, just a walk, lunch, anything?

[lonenoble]

You think so?

[She's a little surprised at the request from North. She didn't really even know him that well. She could easily enough handle the kiss by saying it was just holiday stuff, but his invitation has her a little confused.

But it's nothing major, is it?] I think I could be convinced to do something like that.

[ol_northy]

I'm not the best at convincing people to do things, but I'd be willing to try. You're... definitely something else.

[Yep, just smiling, and now running a hand through his hair.]

[lonenoble]

Thank you, North. [She's blushing a little at that. She's not used to that kind of attention...]

[ol_northy]

You're welcome.

[So awkward for a second...]

Let me... let me go change.

[lonenoble]

All right. I'll be waiting, so don't be too long...

[ol_northy]

No, I won't. I just don't think I should go on a proper date in armor.

[lonenoble]

If you insist. I've not had that much experience in dating.

[ol_northy]

You know, neither have I. But I'm willing to give it a shot for once.

[lonenoble]

Me too, Freelancer.

Especially since we're doing civilian living here.

[ol_northy]

It makes sense to try to do something useful, or at least entertaining. After all, we have to make the most of it.

[lonenoble]

At least that castle has plenty to keep us busy.

[ol_northy]

Can't argue with that.

[lonenoble]

Get changed then, so we can get going.

[ol_northy]

Right.

[He looks away for a second, then fixes her with a little smile before heading back to his room to change. He'll come back to the same spot a few minutes later, hoping she's still there.]

[lonenoble]

[She's waiting out there still]

[ol_northy]

[And he's looking mighty fine and comfortable, and also holding flowers in one hand, which is ridiculous, but he doesn't care.]

I accidentally wished these up. But you're not a flowers kind of woman, are you?

[lonenoble]

No one has ever offered me flower before, North.

[ol_northy]

Well...

[Holding them out.]

Have a few.

[lonenoble]

Thank you, North. They're lovely.

[ol_northy]

You're welcome... I think.

[Confidence, North!]

So I hear there's a nice little bar we could go to, see what happens. Do you drink?

[lonenoble]

Not a lot, but sometimes. I wouldn't mind one with you as company.

and then I remember they have a huge age gap nbd

[ol_northy]

[Thoughtful...]

Just one won't hurt.

lol

[lonenoble]

I could handle more than one, North.

[ol_northy]

I could, too.

[He nods down the hall.]

Ready?

...You look great, by the way.

[lonenoble]

Let's go, North.

And you look good too. [Smirking]

[ol_northy]

Right. [Totally sheepish. He's not particularly used to compliments. More used to South chasing people off.]

Thanks. I mean... thanks.