week three | dates

[marriagebroker]

Here we go again.

You all better kiss.

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[crimsin]

Darling, if I had met only you alone, this would have been worth it.

[ And he does genuinely mean that. To say Aventurine in particular has been a bright spot for him would be an understatement. ]

1/2

[gamboler]

[ There he goes again, surprising him and flustering him with those sweet words... ]

2/2

[gamboler]

You charmer. You already have my affections, you know.

[ His protests are totally a bluff, though. Please keep it up. ]

[crimsin]

[ He chuckles a little, warmly. ]

I know. But I will dote on you regardless. It is becoming a favorite pastime of mine.

[gamboler]

So I've noticed. Just leave a little room for me to dote on you in return, alright? I always pay my dues.

[ Said with a chuckle — he's teasing, even if it's kind of true. Relationships have always just been so transactional for him, it's a hard habit to break. ]

[crimsin]

I am not stopping you.

[ His grin widens, all teeth, and he leans over in his saddle. ]

Tell me I am pretty.

[gamboler]

You're gorgeous. A treat for the eyes from every angle.

[ Grinning back, a little cheeky, but it's true! ]

[crimsin]

[ Preens. They're both peacocks deep down, lets be real. ]

Ahaha, I know. Thank you for saying so.

[gamboler]

[ They are, and it works out so well for them both. But it seems Aventurine isn't done quite yet: ]

Not to mention beautiful within, as well. Kind and sweet, a stirring conversation partner, and liable to spoil me rotten.

[ None of which he finds the least bit objectionable. ]

[crimsin]

[ Oh. He blinks a little, smile turning a bit bashful. ]

You are going to make me blush, mon étoile.

[gamboler]

Am I? Well, I ought to keep going then. You're cute when you're blushing.

[ Says man who is also blushing, ]

[crimsin]

You are also blushing.

[ No mercy. ]

And you are at least ten times more adorable when you do.

[gamboler]

[ An overdramatic scoff. ]

Says the cutest man in the whole estate. Are you sure charm isn't one of your vampiric powers? No wonder I've been so enchanted with you.

[crimsin]

[ He laughs, trying to make it sound haughty, but it comes out just a touch too warm and fond for that. ]

Darling, do you not know? This is all natural.

[gamboler]

[ They're being so gross right now. One of the cameramen is surely rolling his eyes right now, but Aventurine couldn't care less. ]

Don't tell me it's effortless, too. I should have made you work just a little bit harder...

[ Too late for that! ]

[crimsin]

[ They’re SO gross. Maybe if they keep at it the camera crew will leave. (No.) ]

As if I would not have done it. You are worth the effort.

[gamboler]

[ Ugh!! There he goes with that sincerity again, that makes Aventurine's skin flush warm all over, his expression almost demure. ]

Now I feel like I need to work a little harder, if I'm going to keep up with your affections. Is it too late for you to play hard to get?

[crimsin]

[ This man is so precious. When he looks like that, Nico wants to kiss him breathless. The horses probably wouldn’t appreciate him lunging over, so he restrains himself. For now. ]

I can certainly try. [ AHEM. ] Oh no, monsieur Aventurine! I cannot be with you! I am too aloof and cool for that!

[ He’s not trying very hard. ]

[gamboler]

[ He's not trying very hard, no, but Aventurine is charmed by it regardless, chuckling lightly. His horse gives an unimpressed whinnie. ]

Ooh, tough crowd! I think she might've taken issue with you calling yourself "aloof and cool".

[ Nico is many things, but... ]

[crimsin]

How dare she. I am exceedingly cool.

[ He wasn’t trying all that hard in the first place, but his attempts completely falter and crumble now with a laugh. ]

Ah… well, there was an attempt.

[gamboler]

[ This man is simply too precious. If Aventurine weren't so enamored with him, he might have wanted to shove Nico from his horse. ]

Fortunate for us both, I like you just the way you are.

[ As sweet and goofy and sincere as he is. ]