mantlepieces: (but #nohomo)
✨ℜeggie "ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴏʀꜱᴛ" ℳantle✨ ([personal profile] mantlepieces) wrote in [community profile] maskormenacelogs2016-02-14 10:30 pm

we can learn how to chill

WHO: REGGIE MANTLE and SASHA BLOUSE
WHERE: A restaurant, then who knows!!
WHEN: Valentine's Day
WHAT: It's a ~ date night ~
WARNINGS: Mentions/references to violence/death/PTSD possible, though not definite! These crazy kids are capable of anything.


[ Reggie is not exactly what one might consider a natural at romance. A natural charmer, sure -- to a certain extent, when he's after something in specific, but when it comes to something like a girlfriend... the fact is, he knows how to manipulate his way into getting what he wants or getting out of trouble, but knowing how to make friends -- let alone maintain a relationship -- is an entirely different skill set.

But at least he does have a little extra money to throw at these things, as well as a basic understanding of social conventions -- even if he often deliberately opposes them -- in lieu of having a better personality or simply being a competent boyfriend (time may tell, sure, but... historically speaking, it's not like he's that experienced); he hasn't over-planned for the day but still did make some plans, since everyone knows you can't make Valentine's plans the day of and expect them to work out. Dinner reservations at a decent restaurant with a view of the ocean, and then he figures they can figure out what they want to do after that. Walk around, see a movie, Netflix and Chill™... who knows, he's never actually had a girlfriend for Valentine's Day.

Dressed in a leather jacket and a blue button-down with black jeans and boots and sporting his new haircut, he walks the distance between his place and Sasha's to pick her up -- his legs have never looked so good, he's gotten so used to walking these days -- and texts her once he's at the door.

To himself, he mutters idly:
]


She better not still need another hour or two to get ready...
huntergames: (i know when that hotline bling)

[personal profile] huntergames 2016-02-15 07:46 am (UTC)(link)
[ Fortunately for Reggie Sasha doesn't have high expectations for the evening beyond the restaurant he's apparently taking her to. While she wants it to go well as this relationship has been kind of bumpy (perhaps that's understating it) so far, she's not familiar enough with the holiday to know what sort of things are expected on this day. All she knows is couples do mushy things together and there's delicious food, wine and chocolate involved... and maybe other things.

Normally, she never takes so long to get ready, but she's had to swap outfits a few times already due to how tight her pants or skirts felt around her waist. Even some of her shirts felt too small around the shoulders. She's gotten a little taller in her near two years being here and her hips and shoulders are a little wider than they used to be. Her uniform and boots from home don't fit her well anymore either.

She hears the buzz of her communicator, stumbling over with a sleeveless blouse she's struggling to get on to read the message. She frets realizing Reggie is waiting and rushes to get the rest of her outfit on, which luckily doesn't take too long once she's thrown on a yellow pleated skirt that falls a bit past her shins and flats to go with the rest of the outfit. Makeup and accessories are still something she doesn't take into account (her ears are still not pierced), so once she's gotten her little handbag and stuffed her communicater and wallet in she's hurrying out her door. ]


Okay, okay, okay! I'm out!

[ She hasn't even finished buttoning the top buttons of her blouse and starts to get to that, sticking her tongue out at Reggie. ]

What's the hurry?
huntergames: (whoa reiner get out of here)

[personal profile] huntergames 2016-02-16 04:01 am (UTC)(link)
[ A quiet gasp escapes from her when he explains the potential, horrific loss of their table. There are a number of things Sasha doesn't screw with and losing a seat at the table is one of them.

She finally gets the top buttons of her blouse, tucking the ends into her skirt properly before she looks at what it is Reggie's gotten her. She stares in awkward silence initially, kind of the way a magpie eyes something shiny and desirable before she takes it from him hesitantly, face turning red. ]


You got this for me?
huntergames: (blows a kiss for the aliens)

[personal profile] huntergames 2016-02-16 06:43 am (UTC)(link)
I dunno... we don't have this holiday back home.

[ She might have celebrated it last year, but she wasn't dating anyone. This year this day is kind of intimidating... no wonder she noticed people stressed at the local stores while searching for gifts and the like.

She puts the bracelet on, holding it up a moment to watch how the light reflects off it. It is pretty... Sasha looks up at Reggie, shuffling toward to him to close the distance between them. Her fingers curl into his collar and tug him down gently, raising herself on her toes as well to lean up and kiss his lips. ]


It's very pretty! Thank you.

[ She pulls away briefly to pull out a small, dark box with liquored chocolates from her bag and hand it to him. ]

These are for you. Don't worry, I sampled one to make sure they were good!

[ That's not how gift giving works. ]
huntergames: (ok... that sounds fake but ok...)

[personal profile] huntergames 2016-02-16 01:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[ If it makes him feel any better, she totally ate one of Laurie's packages earlier. This day is still about sharing, isn't it? ]

Just don't get caught with them. Teachers get so stuffy about anything to do with alcohol.

[ She might also be annoyed to this day she isn't allowed to purchase wine because she's "underage". ]

Oh! Where's this restaurant? What kind is it?

[ Her hand moves toward his arm, tugging on his jacket sleeve, waiting for him to lead the way. ]
huntergames: (shoujo sparkles)

[personal profile] huntergames 2016-02-19 04:49 am (UTC)(link)
[ Near the beach? She arches an intrigued brow, though there's no masking the excitement behind her eyes or the little bounce in her heels. While she's more excited about the prospect of a good meal, having a view to go with it is just as lovely. ]

Show me!

[ She tugs his sleeve again before she wraps her arm around his. ]

Is it a buffet? Do they have a grill? Or is it a barbecue? Even if they serve fish only it's fine!
huntergames: (ok... that sounds fake but ok...)

[personal profile] huntergames 2016-02-21 03:31 am (UTC)(link)
A roller-diner?

[ It's abundantly clear Sasha has never been to one of those before and is having a hard time picturing what that sort of restaurant should look like. She wrinkles her nose in thought before shrugging, shifting her body closer to Reggie's. ]

I'm glad we don't need a car. I'm not very good with driving...
huntergames: (she's kind of weird a bunch of ways)

1/2

[personal profile] huntergames 2016-03-04 03:21 am (UTC)(link)
[ He's right about that; when you grow up with practically nothing, almost anything impresses. Sasha still can't fathom all the different foods and restaurants that exist in this city, let alone the entire country. Even if it's the same kind of food she eats everyday, a different setting for it sounds intriguing. ]

Really? They sound like incredibly skilled servers to skate and deliver food at the same time.
huntergames: (jesus almighty)

2/2

[personal profile] huntergames 2016-03-04 03:23 am (UTC)(link)
... er.

[ Her expression falters for a moment.

It's difficult to forget the memory of hitting Dorian Gray with a car and all the screaming and crying that occurred after. ]


It's too complicated! 3DMG is so much easier...
huntergames: (ha!)

[personal profile] huntergames 2016-03-04 09:12 am (UTC)(link)
[ She laughs aloud, snorting in between her giggling at that comment. Her eyes trail down to Reggie's legs, giving them a once-over before she shrugs. ]

I guess. Maybe I've seen better.
huntergames: (but first let me take a selfie)

[personal profile] huntergames 2016-03-06 06:23 am (UTC)(link)
You haven't seen Mikasa's legs.

[ And for whatever reason, she thinks about Jinseok Jin and what his legs might look like. They're probably toned... someone as attractive as him must keep in shape. Hell, maybe they're nicer than Reggie's, who is she to say?

She nudges Reggie's hips with her own and takes a wider step forward, flashing her ankle for a moment. ]


Mine are totally better, too.
huntergames: (shut up reggie)

[personal profile] huntergames 2016-03-13 08:13 am (UTC)(link)
[ Although she's pressed close to him, Reggie still has a few inches on her that makes her reaching up and biting his cheek (yes) hard to do, so she opts to pinch his butt instead in minor annoyance. ]

I'm way cuter!

[ Her stomach growls then. Reaching for it, she pats it gently and heaves an exaggerated sigh. ]

Is it far? I can teleport, you know! I'm so hungry...
huntergames: (ok... that sounds fake but ok...)

[personal profile] huntergames 2016-03-13 09:41 am (UTC)(link)
[ She makes another childish face at him, but drops it quickly as she clears her mind so she can focus on what she needs to do next. She takes Reggie's hand in hers, holding onto it firmly and looks him in the eye. ]

Well... I won't be able to teleport us directly there. [ She doesn't know what it looks like and as much as she wants to eat, it's risky for her to teleport herself and others without a clear picture of where she's headed. ] What's the closest landmark? I'll probably know it.
huntergames: (second breakfast is important)

[personal profile] huntergames 2016-03-13 09:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[ It takes her a moment, but once she's able to clearly picture the mini-mall she knows she's solid. With a bright smile, she nods and clasps Reggie's hands in hers. ]

Got it! Alright, hold onto my hand and don't let go. It can be dizzying the first time, so don't puke on me either.

[ Then she falls silent, squeezing her eyes shut to focus on transporting them from one location to another. It's like a tug on the entire body, forcing it in one direction and the ground isn't as stable as it should be. But it only lasts a couple of seconds; Sasha and Reggie will reappear on the sidewalk just a few feet away from the mini-mall's entrance, startling locals coming out or going in.

The teleporting leaves a disorienting sensation, though it won't last long. Sasha has long gotten used to it herself. ]


Ta-da!
huntergames: (HAHAHahahsnorts)

[personal profile] huntergames 2016-03-17 02:33 am (UTC)(link)
[ There's no holding back her laughter. When she finds Reggie practically clutching her she starts laughing aloud and eventually it fades into some giggling as she watches him compose himself before her attention is drawn to the diner they're attending tonight.

She pats his chest lightly, grinning at him slyly. ]


You'll get used to it. [ She looks back at the diner and starts wandering in its direction. ] Let's go, let's go!
Edited 2016-03-17 02:33 (UTC)
huntergames: (thats ✔ some good👌👌shit)

[personal profile] huntergames 2016-03-27 02:22 am (UTC)(link)
[ With all the imagery and noise they're bombarded with as soon as they enter, Sasha's gaze ends up flicking everywhere possible to take it all in with very visible excitement.

And though her eyes wander around, never lingering for too long on something, she does catch out of the corner of it Reggie popping what seems to be some kind of pill. It looks purely medicinal; mints are more or less reserved for long make-out sessions and anyway, they're about to shove actual food down their throats.

She says nothing, however, and instead focuses on the diner as she slides into her seat. ]


It has to be one of the coolest diners in this world! [ Of course, Sasha is easily impressed, but the set-up is quite wonderful. ] Can we eat now?
huntergames: (canon yukimuri)

[personal profile] huntergames 2016-03-31 02:59 am (UTC)(link)
[ She sets her bag in the empty space next to her and pulls up her menu so she can begin making her decision on what to eat, but she once again catches Reggie popping another one of those pills and she stares this time a bit puzzled. That's definitely not a breath mint. ]

What are you doing?

[ She's distracted for a moment though when he mentions the holiday specials. Tracing her finger down the menu, her jaw drops when it mentions the servings are all double-sized. She can see there's quite a number of couples in the diner sharing these bigger dishes and sipping milkshakes from the same glass, but all Sasha really sees is more food for herself.

She wouldn't be opposed to sharing, but she's really hungry! ]


Food is food, who cares? It smells so good in here! I want the platter with extra fries and chocolate milkshake!
huntergames: (worried for you mikasa)

[personal profile] huntergames 2016-04-13 02:24 am (UTC)(link)
You eat like a bird, Reggie.

[ It seems he's stopped chewing on whatever those pills were. She's certain she heard the rattling of a bottle on his end, but she's in too much of a good mood and hyper-focused on food to ask if he's sick. One normally takes medication with food, right?

She rises in her seat slightly, peering up and down for one of the waitresses. She can't help but admire the way they move on their skates and how cute those uniforms are on them. ]


I'm getting so hungry waiting... do we have to call them over? Do they know when we're ready?

[ She seats herself again, fidgeting in anticipation. ]

I want meat...
huntergames: (all hail the magic conch!)

[personal profile] huntergames 2016-04-13 07:43 am (UTC)(link)
[ There's an impressed sound from Sasha as the waiter skates over and she stops fidgeting long enough to glance back at her menu. Not that it really matters since she knows what she wants... and meat it is. It's crucial she finds out just how well done their burgers are as it will determine if she ever comes back to this place. So far, she is leaning towards a second visit sometime. The vibe in here is nice. Noisy and bright, but once you settle in it's not so bad. ]

The O-lover platter, please! And a chocolate milkshake and — oh, extra fries. [ A beat. ] Wait, two extra fries!

[ It's somehow never occurred to her that she should be paying closer attention to what's in her food, especially when she hails from a world where greasy, fast food and other foods that are pumped full of all kinds of hormones and other things don't exist. She's filled out a little more in the past few months, though she's attributed most of that to growing pains. ]

Thank you!
huntergames: (smack of ham to it)

[personal profile] huntergames 2016-04-13 08:59 am (UTC)(link)
I hope they don't take long.

[ She watches the waiter skate away with their order before drawing her attention back on Reggie. Really, though... if she has to wait too long she may sneak into the kitchen and steal something to eat if she thinks it's taking too long.

The food doesn't go forgotten, but it does become a second priority for a fleeting moment the longer she surveys Reggie. She leans her elbows onto the table and rests her chin against her palms, staring at him curiously. Her leg stretches out from underneath their table to gently rub against his ankle. ]


Are you okay?

[ Sasha feels like she's missing something here. ]
huntergames: (deadeyes)

[personal profile] huntergames 2016-04-15 08:47 am (UTC)(link)
Thirty minutes?

[ Her shoulders sag and she sinks against the table, pouting like she's a small child rather than a young woman just a few months shy of turning nineteen. ]

Ughhh, so long!

[ She groans aloud before turning her head to the side so she can look at Reggie again. ]

You've taken medicine twice now since we got in here. It hasn't been even fifteen minutes.

[ Is he sick? That kind of puts her off from wanting to do anything else later if he is... ]
huntergames: (taylorswift liked this)

[personal profile] huntergames 2016-04-15 09:41 am (UTC)(link)
So sensitive...

[ But she concedes with a half-shrug, even if something nags at her in the back of her head until he asks what's on the agenda after dinner. She sits up properly, keeping her elbows on the table and starts counting off on her fingers all the things they could do. ]

Hmmm! Well, there's a beach nearby, right? We could throw crabs back into the water or see who can skip rocks the farthest, or bury someone in the sand, go to the arcade, or the movies... um, I'm not very good at dancing, but if you wanted to do that it'd be okay.

[ It's difficult deciding when all those options she listed are fairly tempting to her. ]
huntergames: (how do i children)

[personal profile] huntergames 2016-04-16 08:09 am (UTC)(link)
[ Fireworks? She cringes slightly, luckily just barely noticeable before she forces a smile. She doesn't want to shoot down the idea since Reggie's taken her to dinner at this fancy diner and gifted her a cute bracelet, but the loud noises have a tendency to remind her of gun and cannon fire so she's not overly enthusiastic over the idea. ]

That sounds nice... [ Haha... ] Uh, if it's cold we don't have to. What do you want to do?
huntergames: (gigglesnorts)

[personal profile] huntergames 2016-04-16 11:02 am (UTC)(link)
Wait, wait — the parks are open already?

[ She rests her chin into her hands again, beaming at Reggie and giving his ankle an excited nudge. ]

We can play bowling or bumper cars... I'm really good at those mini-games where you have to hit the target. They rig a lot of them, so the trick is to throw real hard. [ The pros of being raised a bow-wielding hunter and a soldier.

At the mention of returning to their places, she blushes a bit. ]
Ah, we can always do that after, can't we?
huntergames: (#nofilter)

[personal profile] huntergames 2016-04-28 05:07 am (UTC)(link)
Who says it has to be?

[ It would have been fun to hit people in non-lethal ways playing bumper cars, but she's fond enough of heights that ferris wheels and roller coasters aren't something off putting to her. ]

Ferris wheel might be fun... I thought you didn't like heights. [ She pauses, unsure where that suggestion had even come from. A part of her is convinced she once snatched him up into a tree with her 3DMG, but the other half is trying to remind her it had been in a nightmare brought on by Lucifer. ] ... maybe I dreamed that.

[ Her smile widens, but she lowers her voice so others don't overhear them talking about that. ]

Later! Pervert...
huntergames: (it's mINE IT'S MINE)

[personal profile] huntergames 2016-05-03 03:16 am (UTC)(link)
That doesn't sound real...

[ She stretches across the table bored now, leaning the side of her face against the table and trying to keep her feet from twitching. However, she's already getting tired of sitting down and waiting so she sits up and glances around the room as if she's sizing the place up. ]

Hungry...

[ That's all she mutters before she vanishes from her chair without warning. It takes another couple of minutes before she reemerges in the exact same spot, holding close what appears to be grilled chicken bits that would normally go into a salad. She's stuffing the pieces into her mouth quickly, before any of the waitresses notice what she has in her hand. ]