week three | dates

[marriagebroker]

Here we go again.

You all better kiss.

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[scooptimistic]

Oooh, the Leviathan.

[ An approving nod. ]

This looks like a good time to me!

[gamboler]

[ Fortunately for them, the lines are fairly short today, so they're quickly shuffled onto the ride, and as luck would have it, sitting in the front row! ]

You're welcome to hold onto me, if you get nervous.

[ He's being genuine! ]

[scooptimistic]

Sir, I am offended.

[ Smiling. ]

[gamboler]

Just making sure--

[ But, oh, it's one of those launch coasters, so he can't get the rest of the words out before they're taking off. ]

[scooptimistic]

[ She is not latching onto him.

But. She is yelling in sheer delight, so.

Either way, Maya seems to be fine. ]

[gamboler]

[ Meanwhile, Aventurine is yelling —

Not because of the ride, exactly, but because he forgot to take off his sunglasses and they flew right off his face. Those were designer... :( ]

[scooptimistic]

[ You fool--

It's fine, maybe they're lying safely on the ground below!! ]

[gamboler]

[ He had one job, to hang on to his hats and glasses, and he failed...

As the ride pulls to a stop: ]

Let's go again.

[scooptimistic]

Sure!

[ She's absolutely up for it. ]

That really wakes you up, doesn't it?

[gamboler]

You were asleep before?! Surely my company isn't that boring!

[ As he just. Sprints right back in line. ]

[scooptimistic]

I was awake! But this gets the blood pumping!

[ And look at him-- ]

I don't think I've ever seen you this excited, either.

[gamboler]

Me? Well, this is almost like guilt-free gambling.

[ There's no threat of a real loss, but it's still fun! The adrenaline rush makes him feel alive. ]

[scooptimistic]

So you're a thrill-seeker, huh? That definitely makes sense for you.

[gamboler]

You seem like one, too. I mean, you'd have to be, to keep up with a job like yours. Certainly not for the faint of heart.

[scooptimistic]

Oh, definitely not.

[ Loftily. ]

I may be delicate, but I'm full of pep and vigor otherwise!

[gamboler]

...How many times would you bet you can go on this in a row without getting sick?

[ NO.... ]

[scooptimistic]

Probably ten. But I'd be hungry by then.

[gamboler]

So nine more times and then we break for lunch?

[ If they can still stand up straight by then... ]

[scooptimistic]

Five more times and then I want to see if they have any water rides.

[ Deal or no deal-- ]

[gamboler]

[ She drives a hard bargain, but... ]

Well, it's awfully warm today, so...deal! Five more times, some water rides, and lunch.

[ They're so good at this. ]