deercountry | (closed) february catchall

[ Chizuru is listening here. She's actively participating. Even though it is a little scary, the entire idea of pulling the trigger, it's not like she tries to weasel her way out of it.

Instead she tries to carefully breathe, to try and calm herself down. Listening to Jinx's countdown, and then on three--

She presses her own finger down as well, just as she can feel Jinx doing the same thing.

It's a toy gun, so thankfully there's not a whole lot of recoil, but still just a touch - just enough to make Chizuru let out the tiniest yelp.

When she recovers though, she's quick to look and see whether they managed to hit the target. ]

D-Did we do it..?

( they almost didn't hit the target. but jinx played games like this so many times in her youth that she knows when it's too slow or too fast with the trigger pressing. so the little ball barely squeezed through the little hole it needed to go in. still, jinx takes a step back from the girl to cheer loudly and laugh. )

Woo hoo, look at that...!! — We did it, Chizuru! Sheesh, I better watch out for you. You miiiiight get a hang of it and I'll have another competitor on my hands.

( with a giggle, the teen bounces back over to the other then throws her arms back around her for a big bear hug. )

But really! That was SO amazing!!

W-What?

[ It's a surprised sputter, especially when she's suddenly dragged into the other's arms. It's something Chizuru doesn't resist in the slightest, of course, but she still seems to be a little bit caught off guard by the fact that it worked out in the first place..

It's a good kind of surprise, though. Especially once she'll get over it in a minute. She already seems to be melting a little bit in Jinx's arms here, the flustered surprise turning into flustered happiness, a faint blush on her cheeks. ]

Aw, come on.. You know I'd never be better than you! [ Especially when it comes to this, of all things. ] It only worked out, since.. um, like you said, we did it. Together.

( what an adorable blush. it makes jinx smiles even warmer and keeps the other in her hold just a wee bit longer. the chuckle is gentle too as she nuzzles her cheek against chizuru's as if she is some sort of feline. )

Yeeaaah, well. Get use to it. 'Cuz you and me? We're gonna do a lotta stuff together from here on out. Rabbit and... ( a pause. ) whatever I am! The best team in Trench.

( a quick kiss on the cheek before finally letting go; giving the other some space. )

You wanna give it a whirl on your own?

[ .. sorry. Hold on? Did Jinx just say something?

Because it doesn't get through to Chizuru. Not right away, anyway. Somewhere between that sudden hug and then the nuzzling and the cheek kiss, Chizuru has to stand there for a moment and process everything that just happened to her, like it momentarily left her in a daze. It's only broken when Chizuru slowly raises her hand to touch the cheek she just got kissed on, ducking her head with a paleblood blush spreading across her cheeks all the way to the tip of her nose.

It means there's definitely a moment of silence - of silent processing - before she's able to say: ]

I can try, but.. I don't know how well it's going to go.. [ At least it's not a very intense protest.

After all, she's still partially lingering in that surprised daze. ]

And I don't want to risk you not getting your prize..

( grinning while teething on her lower lip for a moment, she playfully bumps her hip against chizuru's. )

You listen here and listen good: If you win me somethin' or not, I don't really care. ( it's be sweet to have a stuffie, but it's not her main focus. )

— What's important to me is that you gave this a shot. I know this isn't your everyday thing, but living is all about trying new stuff. If you enjoy it? Great! If not, that's great, too. You gotta spread your bunny paws and explore new gardens.

So... ( her tone sweetens again. ) As long as you did something' new today, that's enough for me.

I.. [ She starts, but then seems to lose some energy after that first word.

The effect is only temporary though, because Chizuru shakes her head, seeming to refind the energy she had a moment ago when she started on the sentence when she actually continues with: ] I really want to win you something though!

[ Not because she experiences any real pressure from Jinx, of course. What the other is saying here makes it very clear to Chizuru that the other truly wouldn't mind it if Chizuru didn't win.

It seems to be something she's just personally made up her mind about instead. ]

If you're doing something nice for me, then I want to do something nice for you too..! U-Um, I mean-- in equal measures!

( still all smiles and shaking her head, jinx playfully throws her arms up before clasping her hands behind her back. )

Whelp, I can't argue with that!! — Let's see then. If you win me somethin', I'll give you another surprise. If you don't, ... you'll still get a surprise from me. Really can't lose here.

( that's not really how it's suppose to go, but jinx beats to her own set of drums and do things her way pretty often. although, the teen is just a wee bit curious if chizuru can take a few more shots without her help. it'd be a sight to see, for sure. )

Edited 2023-03-17 03:51 (UTC)

[ Thankfully there's no pressure being added on top of what already exists within Chizuru's heart. After all, when Jinx is putting it like that, it means there's basically no chance of disappointing the other here.

(But isn't it usually like this? Chizuru would be much harder on herself than anyone else would be on her, Jinx included. She's the only one who'd feel like she might have disappointed Jinx if she'd fail here.)

So she nods. ]

Alright, I'll-- I'll do my best!

[ There's still that stutter in her tone, but the girl does look determined to try here. Shooting the gun even together with Jinx was a little scary, but she's gathering all of her courage here as she turns back towards the targets, slowly raising the gun and doing her best to aim. Chizuru can feel her breath quickening a little from nerves and fear, but she moves her hand all the same. Putting it back on the trigger, just like it had been a moment ago, even if the feeling of Jinx's cold hand next to her own is missing now.

.. it does make it feel harder. Hard enough that Chizuru just stands there for a moment without pulling the trigger--

Until she breathes in and does it.

Her hand shakes though from all the nerves, which means that despite firing the toy gun, she's definitely missing the mark of the target. Not by a long shot, but-- it's definitely not a hit, and when Chizuru realises that as she lowers the gun, the expression on her face turns kind of bummed. ]

.. oh. I'm sorry, I guess I didn't do it..

( contrast to chizuru being bummed about missing the shot, jinx cheers and throws her arms up in the air to congratulate her. )

Rabbit, you did it!! You actually went for it...!

( she is just swelling in so much happiness over this and she grabs onto both of the other's hands (gun still in tow, oops) -- bouncing up and down in place. )

I knew you had it in you. I didn't doubt ya for a second!! — I'm so proud of you.

( yes, chizuru didn't hit the target but that's not what was important. the true importance was the girl tried something new and did something on her own. was it scary for her? sure, but she bit the bullet and conquered that fear. jinx will never expect chizuru to ever hold a real gun nor she ever wants her to. but over something harmless like this? over a little game that is meant to be all fun? these things she wants to open her eyes and explore the joy with her or with any of her friends. )

( and it's not all for not because the carnival booth man clears his throat then gears the girls' attention to the toy selection. chizuru couldn't win the big stuff, but she can still pick out from the tiny toy pile. and in the tiny pile, it consists of little keychains, toy rings, bracelets, stickers, and other knick knacks. )

Edited 2023-03-19 17:29 (UTC)

[ Oh gosh, oh gosh, it's such a good thing that Chizuru's finger isn't anywhere near the trigger anymore, that's for sure-- though she still worries a little bit about either of them accidentally touching it while Jinx is grabbing her hands and the gun like that. I-It just seems a little unsafe..!

But before she can say anything about that - or about the very overwhelming fact of just how excited Jinx seems about all of this, like the other is proud of her - her attention is indeed drawn back over to the stall.

Not wanting to make anyone wait, Chizuru gently pries her hands away from Jinx, just so she can turn and look through the knick knacks. It feels a little bad to give Jinx something so small when Chizuru got something much bigger, b-but at least it's something..?

And she takes the selection so seriously too. There's a thoughtful frown on the girl's face, and after looking through it for a few moments, she pulls out a cute little monkey keychain. Quickly moving back over to the other girl's side, Chizuru holds it out to her. ]

.. here. I know it's not as impressive as the gift you got me, but.. I hope you like it.

[ Jinx does seem to like monkeys, after all, if the other's fond relationship with her Omen is anything to go by. It only seems appropriate. ]

( oh yes, yes, it is time to pick out the prize. and she will give no commentary on what she is eyeing or wanting. this part is all chizuru and she will patiently wait for the other choose. and when chizuru holds up the monkey keychain, jinx beams again -- the pinks sparkle in pure delight. the teen squeals and takes the little monkey from her hands then holds it up for a better angle. )

Awww, I love him! ... I'mma name him "Buttons" 'cuz he's cute as a button.

( and we are going to pretend at the end of this said keychain has a hook and she snaps it on her belt hop. being silly, jinx sways her hips from side to side so the monkey can move around, too. )

Ta~da! Perfect fit.

[ There's relief in seeing the other girl's reaction. Sure, with Chizuru being Chizuru, there's a bit of guilt for not being able to return the gesture in such a big way as Jinx had given her in the first place, but she's still glad the other is happy with it - and believes this reaction to be genuine on Jinx's part too.

(Jinx says she hates liars, after all.) ]

It is really cute.

[ Besides, that's just an objective truth, isn't it? ]

And it'll be a little easier to take him everywhere than Yuki. [ N-Not that Chizuru doesn't love her new odd-bird-pal! She'll treasure him too, even taking him back from Jinx now her arms aren't filled up with the toy gun anymore. ]

Oh, oh! ( suddenly she gets a really stupid idea the moment she mentions about taking things somewhere. ) — What if I make some sort of sticky thing where Buttons can ride on Yuki's back?

A lil' guy like him will get tired swinging from branch to branch with his size. And when I come over, I'll bring him by, too.

( so they can get to know each other better or be lovers. wouldn't that be neat? a sitcom of yuki and the buttons. make it netflix. anyway, shitpost rping aside, jinx makes her way close to the other again -- smiling. )

You ready for a ride next? Don't worry, nothing too crazy.

( because most carnival rides usually deals with a lot of fast spinning in circles, feet dangling in the air as you get shot up like a slingshot, or just complete nausea fest.)

Edited 2023-03-22 21:48 (UTC)

[ That is a cute idea.

Cute enough that it gets Chizuru to duck her head slightly for a moment, a smile playing around her lips, a small laugh rolling off her tongue. Maybe she's already imagining it in her head - or maybe she's just glad that Jinx seems so excited about all this. She deserves to have a good day here.

Still, apparently the other is already moving on to the next thing, so Chizuru makes sure to quickly look back up again, smiling over at the other girl. ]

Sure.

[ She doesn't sound too nervous, thankfully..

.. even if it may just be that Chizuru has very, very little idea what these rides are like.. And if it's something Jinx wants to do, then she wants to join in too! ]

You can pick which ride you want us to do. I'll follow you.

[ Be gentle with her, Jinx... ]

( onward to the rides then! so what could be ~~pet~~ ~~rabbit~~ chizuru appropriate? with her fingers link with the other, she leads her on to look around more in the carnival. a lot more games, food stands (that will come later), and "COME SEE THE TALLEST PERSON ALIVE" behind a tent (that is obviously a scam because wouldn't they NOT be in a tent then?). she spots a ferris wheel in the distance, though. it doesn't seem too high and the way it's twirling appears to be a medium speed.

so jinx points with her index over to the attraction. )

How about that? 'Sides your surprise is there.

( why yes, she hadn't forgotten about the "surprise" she mentioned much earlier. and the ride looks to be the perfect place to give it to her. )

.. huh?

[ Chizuru sounds a little surprised - for a multitude of reasons - as she turns her head to look at Jinx.

First of all since she was so busy looking around at all the things surrounding them, especially everything that's so foreign to a girl like Chizuru, knowing that Jinx would safely guide her along through their joined hands. Then there's the surprise of the ferris wheel, considering Chizuru has no idea what that even is, and--

Well, there's the surprise of the surprise, of course. ]

It's over there?

[ Chizuru may be taking this a little too seriously, but then again, what else is new? It makes her stare over in the direction of the ferris wheel with big, curious eyes. ]

You mean it's.. somewhere near that big wheel..?

Yep! We gotta ride it and sometimes it stops at the tippy top. If it stops for us, then I can give ya the surprise.

( and even if it doesn't stop when they reach the top, jinx will definitely talk into the person in charge to do so for them.

maybe slip them a bloodstone or something in their pocket to work in her favor. the prodigy is definitely cooking up something sly, but for once, it's something that isn't wrongful. at least not in her eyes. )

[ Chizuru seems readily accepting of this idea. A little thoughtful, perhaps, since she's chewing on this concept that's so entirely new to her, but she doesn't seem turned off by the idea.

It's not even just because of the surprise, really. If that's something Jinx wants to go on, then of course Chizuru will go with her. You have to try everything at least once, even if it's so very new to you..!

So the girl nods, and then she's taking the lead this time to step in the direction of the ferris wheel, gently tugging Jinx along through their joined hands. ]

What's it like to ride it?

[ She does glance over at the other - half-curious, but also half with a smile. ]

I mean.. It kind of sounds like you know. [ Or like Jinx may have some sort of experience with it, at least. More so than Chizuru herself has ever had, coming from a time before funfairs. (Then again - Jinx's homeworld didn't exactly sound like the kind of place where there was fun like this going on all the time either.) ]

( luckily for chizuru, jinx rode the ferris wheel once. actually, she rode every ride here at least once when she came here with vi. and as they walk, the girl points out to the carnival attraction ahead of them. )

It's pretty nice! You get in this basket and the wheel spins like WHOOSH but not a fast WHOOSH, just a medium kind. And ya get to see everything! The whooooole park from up there.

( she drops her hand down then looks on over with an exciting grin. )

I love it 'cuz of the view! To be above it all, y'know? Really take in how great everything can look.

[ The girl ducks her head a little - releasing a giggle that she tries to half-cover up with her free hand out of sheer polite habit.

It's not like it isn't obvious she was laughing though. The sound still came out, and when she glances over at the other girl, it's like Chizuru's eyes are practically sparkling with mirth. ]

You always know how to describe things in a way that makes them sound so exciting.

[ Or maybe it just is that exciting! Who knows!

But there's no doubt that Jinx's descriptions give it something extra, right. Something that makes it more likely. ]

You're really setting my hopes high now, you know?

( if she can make chizuru laugh, that's enough for her to say, "today was a success". and it's a bit contagious because she giggles a little too then playfully swings their joint hands high and back (since she mentioned high hopes). grinning and wink, she says proudly: )

Yeeeeah, well!! Nothin' wrong with that, I think. Set 'em so high that it'll poke a pthumerian-whatevers in the eye. ( ... ) They grow big in size, right? Like our omens? I don't pay attention.

( if it hadn't been established already. in this time frame, jinx is still very unaware that the pthumerians are the cause of the strange happenings in trench. she only figured the town is being this way because it's alive and breathing. someone told her the city was sick, so... )

Well, I think it kind of depends on the specific Pthumerian..

[ Not that Chizuru has seen many of them, but from stories and the ones she did see she can kind of tell that they're pretty varied.

.. she's not too sure if she wants to talk too much to Jinx about the Pthumerians though. The other girl just loves a thrill, after all - Chizuru knows that much. The last thing she'd want is for Jinx to try and find them by messing with forces that are too dangerous to mess with..

So when she looks ahead and sees they arrive at the ferris wheel, she's so grateful for the easy distraction. Especially since Chizuru genuinely doesn't know this, so she doesn't feel bad for asking: ]

So.. how do we get on?

( distraction is good because jinx was on her way to ask which pthumerian can grow in size until her attention flutters somewhere else. oh, right, they're here! excited, she squeezes her girlfriend's hand with giddy look on her face.

this is going to be the moment, she can feel it! the peak of their valentine's day is going to be on this ride. especially with what she has in store for them once they reach the top. the carnival man who is in charge of the ferris wheel answers chizuru's question silently as he sets the whole ride into a halt. )

( a button is pressed and the door automatically opens for the two of them to step right inside. jinx nudges the other softly to go on ahead first -- letting her take the window seat when really both sides are. but the twin-braided girl would rather take the seat closest to the door in case, well, something crazy happens and she has to yank chizuru along for an escape. )

[ She blinks a little when the wheel suddenly stops like that. Even though Chizuru has seen plenty of things more modern than anything from her own time ever since she ended up in Trench, some things still are a total marvel to her. Like this. Such a big wheel, and it can suddenly just.. be stopped like that? Out of nowhere?

It makes her seem a little surprised even as she obediently moves into the small cabin, moving to sit down. Her gaze curiously peers around - from the seat she's sitting on over towards the windows, and then finally towards Jinx. ]

.. this is safe, right..?

[ She doesn't think Jinx would bring her on something that isn't safe - so there's no doubt in her tone. It sounds more like Chizuru is trying to look for reassurance.

The fact that she's definitely still holding the other's hand and squeezing it a little probably says as much too. ]

I mean, it's kind of.. jiggly..

[ I-It won't just fall off once they get higher up, right?! ]

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