yamaboshi | (no subject)

That's because I was the one who put it up.

[He'll hear the voice come out of almost scenic nowhere, but if he turns around from where he's standing, he'll notice that Echidna is there and - surprise, surprise, she's not in her usual black dress for once; instead, she dons on a surprisingly cute dress that fits the season.]

Lucky me. I get a chance to meet one of Santa's little helpers.

[Kojirou takes a moment to gawk at what Echidna was wearing. Just... damn. It was a mixture of cute and sexy... That really suited who she was quite well. And yet, he couldn't help and wonder if she was up something. There was also the third factor about her: Danger.]

That's a pretty good look for you. Though I wonder if there's something else you want asides giving me some eyecandy.

If I was Santa's little helper, I would be the Witch of Generosity, not greed.

[Echidna doesn't dare to hide the mischievous smile that plays upon her features, giggling a little at the compliment that Kojirou gives her.]

Why, I appreciate the compliment. An innocent maiden such as myself is quite pleased that you'd say it suits me. I wasn't quite sure, after all. These customs are quite new to someone such as myself. But I tried my best to do the research. But there isn't anything that I want. I just wished to observe your reaction to the mistletoe.

My reaction? Last time I checked, it's just a plant that people use for festivities. It can't hurt you. If you're an animal, then that's a different ball game.

[Then again, Kojirou's mind was going full swing on the possibilities on what Echidna could've done to the plant. Lacing it with drugs was his first guess. But she might've not been savvy with the drugs from this era... But suddenly, he was feeling a little hot and his head was getting hazy. That was making it harder for him to concentrate on his theorizing. Swallowing a bit, Kojirou stumbles back and puts his hand on a table to secure himself. A suspicious eye stares her down through his long bangs of hair.]

Hey... Is it getting warm in here? You didn't mess with the air conditioning, did you?

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Oh? This sort of thing can hurt animals? That's quite the news to me.

[There's a teasing lilt in the way she says those words, her smile never fading even if his suspicions might be at an all time high.]

But I did not mess with the air conditioning, no.

But you did do something! I can see it on your face, woman!

[He says this like that isn't her default expression! This was more of his detective's intuition sensing something off. And there were conflicting feelings welling up within him. He's not sure if he wanted to kiss her or punch her right now.

Plus he's starting to swallow hard as his mouth felt dry. Why is he so thirsty?! There was a water bottle on the table that Kojirou opens up and tries to drink down... But no, this wasn't quenching this thirst at all. He was starting to wonder if he was getting sick as there was sweat starting to leak from his forehead.]

Ugh... Thirsty... C... Come a little closer, Dona. If you don't, then I'll approach you myself.

Can you? Perhaps I should improve my poker face, then.

[You can practically see the amusement in her grin and voice.]

... It is not quite often when someone demands something from a witch, though. But since it is a sign of greed, I shall grant that wish.

[So - she takes steps forward, closer to him.]

[Why does she play with him like this? Deep down, Kojirou knows that he's a greedy person. But it's nothing compared to her, though. Gritting his teeth, he grabs her by the waist and pulls her in for a kiss... A part of him had missed this despite knowing how dangerous it was to tangle with her. But before it gets heated, Kojirou breaks it with a sigh.]

I can't believe I'm going to say this, but... [A beat.] I need to drink your bodily fluids or I'm gonna burn up.