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[ Pretzel dogs... interesting name. She's seen pretzels throughout her adventure in Ellipsa but where does the "dog" part come in? Her confusion aside, she's excited to try their spread, it'll be a fun food journey for them. By the time they go back home, the two of them are going to be plum-full. ]

Ooh, how fun! This is a little different from the arcade you and I visited.

[ Card in hand and drink in the other, Yoimiya inspects the little plastic card from all angles, only stopping upon listening to her competitive boyfriend's declaration of war. She grins right back at him, getting out of her chair to start their first competition of the night. ]

Let's do it, I bet we can get a few rounds in before our appetizers get here. I saw this axe-throwing game that looked really fun. I've been excited to try that... and beat you, of course. Hehehe.

[ For Yoimiya's drink, she's ordered a strawberry watermelon margarita. She takes a sip, enjoying the refreshing sweet hitting the back of her throat. The cup is held out towards Ajax if he'd like to try some! ]

[Taking her drink, he takes a sip of it. It's sweet, with a little tang to it from the nature of fruit accompanied by the slight bitterness of the alcohol. It's not bad, so he takes one more sip before handing it back to her, before picking up his own old fashioned and taking a sip from that too.]

So you think you have what it takes to beat me at a weapon throwing game?

[He gives her a look, his smirk spread completely across his face.]

You're going to need an awful amount of luck to be able to accomplish that.

[He gets up with his drink, offering it to her so she can try it too to as they go to load their cards with funds from a nearby machine. The confidence he has in being able to beat her in anything that has to do with weapons is overflowing, and he's not afraid to show it. He can see the game from across the room- looks fun.]

Why don't we up the ante a little here, though. Loser has to treat the other to some ice cream later, and the winner gets to decide what place we go to for it.

[ His generousity earns him a sweet smile. She takes the cup, tipping it back as the delightful balance of bitter and sweet dances on her tongue in harmony. It's an interesting flavor, so she can't help but take another sip before handing it back to him. ]

You sure talk a big game but if you underestimate me and my good aim, you're going to be in for a bad time.

[ Confidence is practically pouring out of him and for good reason considering his skills with many weapons. Still, Yoimiya isn't about to back down. Her sweet smile morphs into a smug smirk that's enjoying this shit talk a little too much. Shit talk with her some more, Ajax! She's having a great time with their back-and-forth banter. ]

You're on. Be prepared because I already have an ice cream stand in mind.

[ Without further delay, she heads over to their first game of the night— Hatchet Hero. She slides the card in to start up their game, grabbing herself and Ajax an axe for each of them. ]

Ladies first? Or... would you like to give it a go and show off those weapon-throwing skills? Who knows, maybe just maybe, you'll have me shaking in my sandals.

Edited 2024-02-29 23:43 (UTC)

[Taking his drink back, he drinks a little more of it himself, not realizing that he's already gotten half of it gone. It's not a big glass...but he can order more. (>ω^)

He trots closely behind her, eyeing the game up that she's headed towards with interest and giving it a good look over once they get to it. Seems simple enough, with a target down the middle. Like darts, only axes. Tartaglia picks up one of said axes, feeling the weight of it in his palm and tossing it up in the air a few times, catching it expertly as it comes down.]

I don't mind setting the bar for this round.

[With a smirk, he turns his attention towards the target for only a second, before throwing his axe at the target with frightening precision. It sinks into the bullseye as if it were nothing at all to him, and the corners of his mouth turn up with satisfaction.]

Oh ho, not too bad on a first try! Let's see you match that.

[Leaning down, he gives her a little kiss on her cheek- but of course, there's a small laugh to accompany it that's more of a taunt than being amused.]

[ Oho, look at him tossing the axe in the air like the braggart he is. Her boyfriend is all kinds of extra... but that's part of the reason why she adores him so much. Every day spent with him is like an exciting adventure, even when he's being a bit of a brat.

Credit where credit is due, Ajax's aim is frighteningly accurate, so much so that Yoimiya has to give him a standing ovation by clapping her hands and whistling. It's no wonder why he's so confident, he's got the skills to back it up and then some. Throwing that axe was pretty sexy of you, Tartaglia, she can't deny that washg;sahg ]

Very impressive! I wouldn't expect any less from my powerful Ajax.

[ The kiss to her cheek is sweet but... she knows her beloved well enough to figure out his laugh is a way to get her goat. So thus, she's determined to step up her game.

It's Yoimiya's turn as she steps up to the plate with her axe in hand. She takes a moment to get a feel for the weight of the handle, judging its distance like shooting an arrow. In a flash, she chucks the hatchet, puncturing the target dead center right next to Ajax's. Feeling satisfied, she smugly trots back to her man with a pep in her step. ]

Hehe, I'm not too shabby myself.

[ Just to be a brat herself, she gets on her tiptoes and plants a kiss on his cheek in return. ]

[After how she's handled herself in battle, he's not surprised to see her axe land right where she wants it too, settling itself next to his in the target. He smirks with pride at her performance, folding his arms over his chest as she trots back to him like a prissy poodle who's just gotten her way. He almost laughs as she plants a kiss to his cheek, the taunt clear as she gets him back with his own medicine. But he doesn't expect anything less- this is a competition, after all.]

That was pretty good, if I do say so myself. But let's see if you can keep it up. Don't forget who you're going up against.

[It's his turn, so he steps forward to grab another axe, the target on the game changing now to indicate to hit on the very outside of the target instead of the bullseye. In one, fluid motion, he throws his axe again, hitting it directly on the mark, earning him the max amount of points. Setting his arms akimbo, he turns, before gesturing towards the game for her to take her shot.]

Go on. Show me your skill, haha.

[ She giggles at his taunt. He's such a braggart but he's her braggart and Yoimiya wouldn't change a thing about him even if she's determined to wipe that smirk off his face. Their target has changed but she knows this is easy pickings for Ajax. Naturally, he proves her right by aiming it perfectly and snagging yet another perfect score. They might be in a competition but her heart can't help but swell with pride at how cool her boyfriend is.

Stepping up to the plate, she winks at him while grabbing another axe. With her tongue poking out of her lips, she judges the distance once more, chucking it in one swift throw. Bullseye! ... Except this time, the axe is only slightly off the mark. It's not by much but it's still enough for her to be down a few points. And it's also enough for Yoimiya's confident demeanor to slip into one of shock. She blinks, momentarily stunned before finally coming to her senses. ]

Grr... it's not over yet, Ajax!

[ Looks like this prissy poodle is starting to get knocked down a few pegs. ]

Oh, it's not?

[He watches as her axe sinks right into the target, yet again impressed with her own skill at wielding even something as simple as a toy weapon. But it's a testament to her hard work and dedication to becoming stronger, and a sign of how good she already was with her aim due to her excellent archery skills. He knows just as well as anyone else that even living a simple life out in the sticks doesn't mean one can't fight, with all the danger lurking about in the wilds of Teyvat, and he's sure Yoimiya's taken down a lawachurl or two in her time.

Which is why this makes it all the more amusing, with her only being down a few points. Normally, one wouldn't worry about such a razor thin margin, but Tartaglia's determined to keep his score perfect for the remainder of the game to ensure she never is able to catch up no matter what she does. So he shoots her another smirk, picks his next axe up and takes aim at the next location- the ring inside of the outer ring- and throws it perfectly dead center inside of it.]

Ah, full marks for me again. Your chances of winning are dwindling away, my love. I told you who you were up against...a single slip will cost you everything.

[A lesson that can be applied really anywhere, but especially in the heat of battle. One he's learned the hard way.]

What will you do now? Hahahaha...

[ This guy... THIS GUY! His obnoxious laughter, his irritating taunt, that handsome— PRETENTIOUS smirk, her boyfriend knows exactly how to push her buttons, igniting the fierce competitive spirit that burns within her along with puffing up those rosy cheeks of hers. Worst of all, she hates how cool he looks hitting his target dead center once more. Stupid sexy Ajax. >:c ]

Keep boasting like that and you're bound to set yourself up for defeat.

[ Now she's even more fired up, burning with a desire to make him eat those words. This time, Yoimiya is more careful with her throw and is rewarded by hitting the ring perfectly in the middle right next to Tartaglia's. Although her aim was right on point this go around, Ajax still has the upper lead thanks to her slight miss in the previous round. She's going to have to hope that by some miracle, he slips up as well.

But she knows her man well enough to figure out his nefarious scheme; he's determined to keep that perfect score going. ]

You should know the answer to that question. I'm going to keep fighting until the bitter end, darling.

[ She declares with her hands on her hips. It's then the target changes to the ring around the bullseye mark. ]

Good. I'd expect no less.

[All that huffing and puffing on Yoimiya's part is absolutely adorable, in addition to the fact that he enjoys riling up his competition. So it's a double win for him, and it's hard not to pinch her cheek a little bit while she's giving him the mean mug. He likes to push the letter, but maybe not too much with her here in a restaurant. He still would like to have a nice dinner with her.]

Too bad it won't matter in the end. I admire your determination, but here's where it ends.

[He says as if he were in the heat of a real battle, picking up the final axe, taking aim and sinking it in as expertly as he did with the other two. Another perfect score for Tartaglia. He turns towards her, shrugging with that same obnoxious smirk of his, stepping away to give her her shot at the bullseye.]

Take pride in the fact that you put up a good fight.

[ And with that final toss, Ajax secures another perfect score and snatches away any chance of victory from his girlfriend. Yoimiya huffs and puffs, frustrated that it's truly Yoiover. But nonetheless, she's still determined to earn herself one last full mark as a consolation prize. She skillfully throws the final axe with expert aim and hits the target dead center.

Still, she's not exactly satisfied with this outcome. Cheeks still puffed out, she makes her way back to Ajax looking less prissy, and more like a spoiled poodle who did not get her way this time around. ]

Listen up! Don't act all cocky just because you beat me by a few points. That was a close fight!

[ Someone is acting like a sore loser... ]

I'll get my revenge when we have a rematch!

[Well, it's good to know that even when she's a little frustrated she can still hit a perfect score on a target. He watches at it violently sinks right into the bullseye with precision, holding his hand over his mouth to keep the smile that's spreading across his face hidden. His cute little Yoimiya is really a force to be reckoned with, maybe he should thank his lucky stars that he's on her good side, even if he's the reason why she's all huffy right now.]

Is that so?

[He replies, biting the inside of his lip to try to keep his face straight. Ajax leans over, bringing his lips within a breath's width of her ear, whispering into it:]

You know I'll gladly welcome that.

[His fingers brush along the side of her hip as he walks past her, to serve two purposes- to get her to follow him back to their table, and just to touch her in a way that he's hoping will rile something else up inside of her. What that is, he's sure he'll find out soon enough, but teasing Yoimiya never gets old...]

[ Just as she's got her arms crossed and preparing to turn her face the other direction, her sneaky Harbinger boyfriend hits his mark once more by leaning so dangerously close that his lips practically ghost the shell of her ear. A gust of his breath sends an electrifying shudder down her spine. And of course, he doesn't forget to finish off with a tantalizing touch to her hip, enticing a different kind of hunger out of her.

Darnit! Why does her boyfriend have to be so gosh darn sexy? ( ｡ •`ᴖ´• ｡) It's not fair, how is she supposed to stand up to that?! ]

Hmph!

[ Still, Yoimiya is determined to prove her point....... whatever that point might be. Huffing once more, she's hot on his heels, following him right back to the table. She petulantly sits down with her arms still crossed and cheek turned the other way until her nose catches a whiff of an enticing aroma coming close to their table. The waitress sets down their appetizers, the first being a plate full of mini hot dogs wrapped in a soft pretzel complete with a honey mustard dipping sauce. The second dish is a large tray filled to the brim with cheesy nachos topped with jalapeño peppers, bell peppers, shredded chicken, black beans, and avocado.

These are just the starters but they all look delicious! Definitely got Yoimiya's attention back on the table, licking her lips in excitement ready to dig in. ]

[It isn't until he's finally able to have his back to her that he allows himself to smile, keeping in a laugh as she follows indignantly behind him back to to their table. Sliding back into his seat, Ajax sets his elbows on the table, looking at her in amusement as she refuses to look at him. That is, until their food arrives. It's comical how she goes from petulant child to hungrily drooling over the food, and he laughs quietly before putting a few of the pretzel dogs on one of the side plates that the waiter had given them.]

One never could of guessed you were pouting all but a moment ago.

[He teases her from across the table, popping one of the pretzel dogs in his mouth.]

[ The food is lifting her spirits! Not the most fancy dishes but they look so delicious and she can't wait to sink her teeth into them. Then, of course, Ajax has to ruin it by being his brat self.

Yoimiya doesn't say anything for a minute or two, simply glaring at him from across the table while snatching a pretzel dog from the plate. Suddenly, she starts to laugh and without any warning, yoinks the plate of nachos far away from him. She takes a chip... and EATS IT. ]

Mmm, it's so cheesy and delicious! Since you're acting like a huge brat, I'll be taking this. Thank you very much!

[ No nachos for you... ]

[That glare. He's sure to get it later, but he'll make it up to her, he promises. Tartaglia watches her eat the pretzel dog, wondering what's going on in that head of hers, when she snatches all the nachos away-!]

Hey now, that doesn't seem fair!

[He's half amused and half indignant, reaching over across the table to try to procure a nacho despite her efforts to keep them from him.]

I deserve a nacho. You can't take your loss out on me by withholding them like this.

[STREEEEEEETCH FOR THE NACHO]

[ Seeing him stretch out to grab a nacho is priceless and she doesn't feel the least bit sorry. Yoimiya laughs, eating up his reaction like how she's enjoying these delicious nachos. She uses her arms as a shield between him and the tray, bound and determined to keep him away from the goodies. ]

You need to be humbled a bit. Mean ol' boys who pick on girls don't deserve nachos.

[ This is what happens when you keep pushing her buttons.

Just to add insult to injury, she childishly pulls down her eyelid, poking her pink tongue out at him. And just to be even more of a brat, she picks up a few more chips and pops them into her mouth, munching with a big CRONCH. ]

Oh, it's sooooo good~! [ MONCH MONCH MONCH ] Each bite has such a tasty kick. The spice pairs so well with the cheese.

[What's this? Her arms block his path towards the nachos, and he blinks at her twice. How could you do something like this, Yoimiya? He wants to share the nachos. She took one of his pretzel dogs. That's when the puppy eyes start to come out- she's really not going to keep him from nachos, right?]

-!!!

[And sticking her tongue out at him! Pulling down her eyelid! Enjoying them so audibly! So mean...]

Yoimiya...~

[He whines a little, purposely working that charm of his...]

I wasn't being that mean. Surely, you wouldn't deny me some nachos, would you?

[ Oh no, those big blue eyes bulging out... he's using one of his most powerful moves: the dreaded puppy dog eyes. One look into those beauties and he's got you ensnared. He's so cute that the thought of depriving him of his nachos actually tugs at her heartstrings.

For a moment, Yoimiya seems like she's about to give in. But then... ]

Yes. I would.

[ Without any hint of remorse, she takes the tray of nachos and turns her back towards him, happily munching away. If he wants those nachos, he's either going to have to fight or work harder for it. ]

Edited 2024-03-07 00:48 (UTC)

[It is working? For a moment, it seems like she might acquiesce to him. He keeps that look up, even letting them water slightly just to add to it. And then!

She turns around! With the nachos!]

Ah-!

[There's no way he's going to sit down and take that! Sliding out of his seat, he slides in next to her instead, not reaching for the nachos (yet) but he is pressing his face a little close to hers.

He doesn't say anything, but his hand starts to rub her leg as he waits patiently for her to acknowledge him, those eyes still big and sad and aimed right at her. If it's a battle of the wills, he's going to see if he can wear hers down Q(^-^Q)]

[ Of course her boyfriend isn't about to go down without a fight. It's impressive he's still trying so hard to get a taste of those glorious golden crisps coated with cheesy goodness. She rolls her eyes as he slides closer to her and leans in close to her face, she had a feeling he was going to do that—

Oh!

What she didn't expect was for his hand to slide underneath the table and rub her legs. It certainly gets her attention, earning him a slight jump and a shudder beneath his touch. She glances over her shoulder, taking note of those big, sad blue eyes that look like he's about to well up with tears at any moment. How dare she deprive him of his nachos! Maybe it's about time to acknowledge him...

By reaching over to pinch his nose! (￣ω￣) ]

As cute as you look, you gotta try harder than that, Ajax~

[ But unfortunately for her, the nose pinch has left herself open to attack, she's holding onto the plate with one hand. ]

[Just when he thinks that maybe he's about to get the upper hand here, noting that little shudder of hers, instead she reaches around an pinches his nose. His eyes almost cross looking down at her fingers, but he can see the opening she's left for him and capitalizes on it immediately. His other arm snakes around her back, until he's reaching to capture the plate with his own hand, gently moving it towards him while simultaneously trying to get her to sit forward instead of with her back to him.]

Hey, [he responds, his voice slightly muffled through the pinched nose,] you shouldn't let your guard down.

[He gives her a tiny kiss to the cheek before the hand on her legs comes up to try to snatch a nacho right off the plate. The smile on his face is deceptively sweet despite the clear intent of his actions, though it's not as if his gestures aren't genuine ^^]

[ Despite that she's fighting tooth and nail to hog the nachos all for herself, Ajax's baritone voice morphing into a nasally sounding pitch is too funny to not laugh at. She can't stop the giggles from slipping out, completely unaware of his sneaky hand moving the plate right under her nose. Yoimiya doesn't even realize she's moving to his whims, subconsciously shifting forward as she enjoys the sweet peck on her cheek. ]

This is coming from the man who can't seem to keep his hands off me.

[ For someone so conniving, he sure has a sweet smile to go with that handsome face of his. Still laughing, she releases the grip on his nose and pinches his cheek. ]

You sure are fighting to get these nacos. I gotta say, I do like a man that works hard.

[ She shoots him a wink, his genuine affection doing wonders in sweetening her salt. ]

[It's time to act natural, as if this small competitive struggle was never happening to begin with. He laughs softly as the pinch to his cheek gets administered, his eyes bright as he smiles back at her, giving her a 'can you blame me' look to her call out. She's right, his guard is completely down around her, but he'd prefer it to be that way- he has no reason to keep any unnecessary walls up, and the only ones that are up are to keep her safe from harm. Other than that, his whole heart is completely in her hands.]

I wouldn't be where I am today if I were anything less.

[Now that the plate is within his reach thanks to his 'sneaky' tactics, he grabs a nacho off of the plate, feeling victorious that he's finally be able to reach his goal. But there's a much bigger prize at the end of this, and having patience here would benefit more than settling for a single nacho.

So instead of taking the nacho for himself, he brings it up to her mouth and turns on the charm to feed it to her instead.]

And you deserve only the best. It's my will to make sure you get it.

[ Oh? What's this? In the middle of their squabble, he offers her a peace offering. It takes her aback for a few seconds but it's not surprising, Ajax has always been so accommodating to to her, even when she's being difficult. She catches the look in his eyes, warmly chuckling at his expression because she can totally understand. It's hard to keep her hands off of him as well.

Touched by his kindness, she happily leans in, slipping out a cute little ahhhh before taking a bite out of the nacho. It's delicious but it's even more tastier being fed by her beloved, she's enjoying this way too much as she licks the little bit of cheese at the sides of her lips. ]

All right... since you're being so sweet, you've earned yourself a nacho.

[ For all her big, bratty talk, Yoimiya's heart beats steadfastly for Ajax alone, she will always be weak for him. He's so sweet, so charming, and the absolute cutest... look at those big blue eyes! And for his charming gesture, his patience is handsomely rewarded. She finally sets the plate of nachos down, pulling a chip with a long string of cheese toward his mouth. ]

One day, I swear I'll give you the whole world. But for now, I hope you don't mind settling for this nacho. Say aahhh~

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