[ The whole way down, she's also reluctant to pull away, desiring to bask in his warmth as she keeps her arms looped around his shoulders. Burying his head into the crook of his neck, she enjoys the soft feel of his glistening skin against her lips. Who would have thought that having sex in the air would be such an incredible experience? She makes a note to ask him about the spell later, eager to replicate this in the comfort of their own home if it's possible. Once they hit the ground, she gently holds his fingers, leading him to the bed and flopping right into the soft, cushiony mattress. One stretch and a yawn later, she might be more of a rabbit than what she thinks. ]
Do you mean before I started throwing a hissy fit and made myself look crazy? [ Admittedly she still feels bad about throwing a temper tantrum at her boyfriend, Yoimiya has zero regrets about the altercation. Subconsciously giving the drunk lady the middle finger. ] I had a tons of fun! It was my first time doing a photoshoot outside of the studio. At first, I had some reservations since the airship seems kind of sketchy but I'm happy with how everything turned out, especially since we got to run into each other. I can't wait to show you the pictures!
[ Rolling over on her side, she attempts to grab the bottle of brandy sitting on the nightstand, only for it to just be out of reach. Now, she could scoot over closer but she's a bit on the tired side... Although she came out as the victor, Yoimiya did not make it out of this battle unscathed, Ajax truly is a formidable opponent. ]
Ah, sorry to make you do the work, do you mind grabbing it? You certainly did a number on me, hehe. I'm afraid I'll drop the whole bottle.
[His fingers hook with hers as she leads him to the bed, feeling as if she were gliding across the ground with a grace befitting of a goddess, her body silhouetted by a soft glow and he can only clumsily follow along. Tartaglia laughs as she flops onto the bed, it's so cute how she can go from being his mischievous little котенок to this adorable bunny who's so comfortable with her fox boyfriend to put herself in this position. Setting his arms akimbo, he grins at the memory of Yoimiya putting that lady in her place, listening to her talk while also thinking on his next steps.]
If you're that tired, then I've done my job right.
[He'll make that a point of pride for himself, tiring out his wild girlfriend to the point where she can't even pour herself a drink. This is a great opportunity though, stepping away to start to strip the top that was left on during their sex session along with his bunny ears, going back towards his things, looking like he's simply depositing his clothing.
He figures that she'll appreciate lying with him with all of him accessible while she drifts off to sleep.]
Of course, I don't mind spoiling you a little further.
[He comes back over, turning his back to her so she can get a nice look or handful of his ass, her choice if she can reach it- while he pours their drinks.]
How much would you like? We've got the rest of the night, so I don't see why we can't indulge ourselves a little bit...
[ As cute as they are, it's a little uncomfortable to sleep with bunny ears. Following suit, she removes the bunny headband from her head, gently discarding them to the floor. Since her fox boyfriend seemed to like them a lot, she makes another mental note to ask her bosses if she's allowed to keep them, already planting the seeds for another sinful endeavor with him. ]
You sure did a great job. Looks like I kind of underestimated you a tad. You were able to tire me out like you said you would.
[ As her turns his back to her, Yoimiya's eyes are immediately drawn to his ass. Hm. Not too plump, a little on the flat side but still a nice, shapely butt. Rolling over on her stomach, she can't resist the round temptation, reaching over to give him a firm squeeze. ]
Thank you for the treat!
[ Does she mean the view of his rear end or the alcohol? Yes. Somehow, she's too tired to grab the bottle but has plenty of energy to fondle his ass. Make it make sense, Yoimiya... ]
Fill that bad boy to the brim. I think we both could use a nice drink after everything that's happened.
[He's not surprised to feel the firmness of her hand reaching and squeezing one of his cheeks, chuckling to himself as the drinks are poured. The item he'd palmed while dumping his clothes off near his things gets cracked into her drink, silently apologizing to Yoimiya in advance before he turns around with a smile on his face.]
You're being a little naughty, are you sure you deserve it?
[He hands her her drink, filled all the way up just as she's asked.]
Don't drink it too quickly now, all that will do is accelerate how drowsy you'll feel and get you falling asleep faster than being knocked out senseless in a fight. I'd still like to talk and enjoy my drink with you for a while.
[Well, at least he warned her, right? Even if he's not explaining that it's not the alcohol that'll be the thing knocking her out.]
Where's your phone? I'll go grab that too, I'd like to see the pictures.
[ He's right, she really is naughty. She owns up to the accusation like the naughty girl she is, jovially laughing like a misbehaving child who just got caught doing something bad while getting off scot-free. Giving his ass one last firm squeeze, she happily takes the drink, scooting over to the other side of the bed to give him ample room to cuddle. All the while, blissfully unaware of the substance being slipped into her drink.
Oh! Does alcohol amplify drowsiness? That's a first for her but she listens to his words of caution. She brings the cup to her lips, heeding his advice by drinking the beverage slowly. Maybe there is some kernel of truth to it, letting out a yawn shortly after taking the first sip. ]
It should be... ahh [ another yawn rolls out of her lips, ] should be inside my purse on the nightstand.
[ The sweet taste of cherries hits the spot, feeling good from the pleasant buzz of the alcohol. Still oblivious to the situation, she's not full-blown sleepy but as the narcotic seeps into her system, her body slowly grows tired by the second. ]
Tell me all about your day too. Were you having a good time with your gig before that incident happened?
[Stepping over to the nightstand, Childe quickly finds the purse and subsequently the phone, quickly taking it and crawling onto the bed next to her, handing it over. Those yawns are contagious, yawning himself as he joins Yoimiya at her side. He too, takes small sips of his drink, but for different reasons- he needs to make sure he's not impaired for the job later tonight.]
Yes and no, [he begins,] service is certainly not an industry that I'm used to, but it's getting a little more easy over time. I've always been polite to those who wait tables or serve food in general, but let's just say I have a new appreciation for the work they do.
[Taking another drink, he sets his cup on the nightstand next to him so he can snuggle against Yoimiya, wrapping an arm around her. Her warmth is comforting, and he'll make sure to enjoy this for the few more minutes he has.]
Hah, one of the patrons earlier was a real riot. You couldn't turn around without him emptying his water glass almost immediately, and would get huffy if you didn't fill it right away. I thought for sure he was going to give himself water poisoning at that rate, hahaha.
[ Once he's in bed, Yoimiya wastes no time snuggling up to him as he wraps his arm around her. Ajax's warmth is so cozy, lulling her further into drowsiness just from the sheer comfort of his presence. Swallowing more of the alcohol, her eyelids feel heavy as she listens to his harrowing waiter tale, nodding off but still paying attention to him. She's determined to fight off this sleepiness, not wanting to miss his story for the world. ]
Goodness! Sounds like you had to serve some characters. Hopefully, he'll be okay after drinking all that water. [ Curling up closer to him, she nuzzles her cheek against his arm. ] I bet you were a natural out there! I swear, you're fantastic at any job you take on.
[ Now with her phone in hand, she unlocks it to scroll through recent photos. It's not long until she has the pictures pulled up after a quick browse, handing him the phone so he can get a better look. On-screen, there are several shots of Yoimiya striking a variety of cute, confident poses in her bunny costume. There's not a shy bone in the Queen of the Summer Festival's body as she's shown sitting on a table with her legs crossed or blowing a kiss at the camera with a serving tray in hand. Despite that she's never modeled before, she's in her element at this job, a natural in front of the camera. ]
Here's a sneak peek of some of the pictures we took. They're gonna look really... mm. [ oh dear, she can't stop yawning. ] really nice once the finishing touches are added and they are developed.
[He only chuckles softly at her compliment, used to her always flattering him like this but still appreciates it all the same. He too, thinks the world of her, always impressed with her own talents be it firework making or even her newfound career as a model. It was a path he wasn't surprised she ended up taking when she'd gotten the job, as the outgoing, shameless Yoimiya would definitely not have any issues with posing for a camera in whatever way she'd be asked to. Now that the phone is in his hand, he scrolls through each picture, taking a moment or two to look at all the pictures she'd taken.]
You really worked the camera now, didn't you? You look great in all of these.
[Tartaglia's eyes flicker over to her once as she yawns, a sly smile on his face. He's glad to see she doesn't have any resistance to the drug he'd slipped her...]
But Yoimiya...you look awfully tired. Don't tell me I wore you out that much? What did I say...drinking all of that while exhausted will only lead to you falling asleep on me, hahaha.
[The arm wrapped around her moves just so so he can angle his hand upwards to begin to run his hand through her hair, lightly dragging his fingernails across her scalp, knowing that a nice head massage will do wonders for her ability to stay conscious. ;)]
Think you can finish that drink before you fall asleep? I bet you can't.
[ A gentle smile tugs at the corners of her tired features, soft sleepy noises of gratitude bubble out at his sweet compliment. The world of modeling has been a fun adventure for her, she's still got a ways to go as someone new to it but she's filled with determination to do her best, wanting to be a girlfriend Ajax can be proud of. ]
Hehe... thank you Ajax...
[ At first, she's unable to process his words, only able to respond by leaning her head into his hand for more of those soothing massages. In a brief moment of clarity, his taunt finally sinks in, causing her eyes to snap wide open. Shoot, he really did wear her down, exhaustion flooding every ounce of her body. His fingernails gently scratching her head now just make him seem like he's playing dirty! RUDE!
Now that he's issued a challenge, there's no backing down, she has no choice but to try and prove him wrong. ]
Oh? Just who do you think you're talking to, mister? I still have plenty of fire left in me. I can prove it to you right now.
[ She takes the bait without a second thought, guzzling the rest of the beverage down her throat. With a CLANG, Yoimiya slams the empty glass onto the nearby nightstand, wiping her lips with the back of her hand all smug-like. ]
Hahaha! See? I... told you... so. Mm...
[ The world around her becomes dark, vision becoming bleary. She's still trying hard to fight it but it's futile, sleep is winning over her. ]
[He was wondering if she was going to be able to break out of her gradual stupor at his taunt. It's so cute how she seeks the warmth and touch of his hand, until of course, he challenges her. It's almost as if she woke right up, sassing him back like that. Though she can't see it, he grins widely at her determination, watching her get all fired up.]
Oh? Let's see-
[His voice is immediately cut off by her immediate tipping of her glass back and downing it in one go. Ajax's eyes widen in surprise, and a second later he's fighting every fiber of himself not to break down laughing at how she reacted. Archons, she didn't even wait, it's just all GONE, and the comedic timing of her slamming her glass down nearly breaks him.]
Yoimiya...! Haha, goodness, I didn't expect you to go that far...
[But he knows that action has sealed her fate, watching her slowly fall asleep despite how much she tries to fight it. Laughing to himself, he continues to massage her scalp, lowering his voice to speak softly into her ear.]
...but you win. Well done, now close those eyes and drift off to sleep...
[He begins to hum an old Snezhnayan folk tune, choosing one still low in tone to help her completely fall asleep, pressing himself to her and wrapping his other arm around her, to keep her warm and get her completely relaxed.]
[ She won but at what cost? Her eyelids feel heavy, drooping until they finally close shut. His wonderful voice is clear as day in her head, but she can't comprehend a single bit of what he's saying, simply nodding as she nestles her head against his chest. Tucked away in his arms, she feels safe and warm, able to sleep the rest of the night without a care in the world. The final nail in the coffin is the Snezhnayan folk tune rolling out of his lips, she's always been especially weak to his singing voice, it's especially enticing as he lulls her to sleep with his tender lullaby. ]
Mm... good night Ajax.
[ Using the last of her energy, she leans into press a sweet kiss to his lips before she finally succumbs to the narcotics in her system. ]
I love... you.
[ No longer able to stay awake, she gives into the sleepiness flooding her. Curled up in his arms, she drifts off to sleep, dreaming about going on adventures with him in a faraway place. ]
[His song doesn't stop until he knows she's passed out, the feel of her lips connecting with his still tingling as she drifts off into a deep, peaceful sleep. Once he's sure she's out, he places a kiss to her forehead, looking down at her fondly as her chest rises and falls heavily with each breath.]
I love you too. My darling Yoimiya, forgive me, but when you wake you'll be back in my protective embrace once more. Sleep well, and sweet dreams.
[Childe gently moves her off of him to lie her on her pillow, pulling the covers up over her before moving off the bed himself. She'll be out until the following morning, he made sure of that- so he goes to get dressed, making sure that he can't be identified, and slips out of the room for the next few hours or so. When he returns, he quickly takes a shower, slips back into bed, to find his beloved still sound asleep as if nothing were amiss.
It's not long before Tartaglia also falls asleep, comforted by her presence, her warmth seeping into his bones, resting well after a mission completed.]
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[The ship has already docked by the time the couple come to, Ajax waking first to sunlight streaming through the windows. He blinks a few times, before realizing he's holding Yoimiya close to him, and sighs to give himself a few minutes more with her. His head falls back onto the pillow, burying his head into the back of her neck, enjoying how comfortable he was with her beside him.
But, they need to get ready to go check out, and he idly wonders if anything had been discovered yet...
Ajax begins to kiss her neck softly, humming quietly in her ear to wake her up.]
[ The sensation of his lips pressed against her neck is warm and pleasant. She begins to stir from his affections, a soft noise slips out of her as he showers her neck with kisses. Blearily, she flutters her eyes open, immediately melting into Ajax's strong arms wrapped around her. Man, did she sleep good last night, she feels so refreshed, not waking up once throughout the entire evening. ]
Morning, Ajax...
[ Waking up next to him is a blessing she'll always and forever be grateful for. She rolls over to face him, brushing the side of his face with his fingertips before leaning in to greet his lips with a morning kiss. ]
Did you sleep well? Maybe my eyes are still blurry but I don't think I see a spec of drool on you today.
[ Giggling, she can't help but tease him. If it makes him feel better, she thinks the drooling boy is cute. ]
[Glad that he's woken her up softly, he'll kiss her neck until she finally rolls over to face him. Yoimiya glows with the rays of the sun that hit her through the window, his expression softening immediately as he gazes at her from the other side of the pillow. Even first thing in the morning, she's a breathtaking sight, smiling into her kiss as he returns it.]
Hah, look, perhaps my subconscious knew you'd tease me for that this morning and decided it was time to give me a break, [he teases back, pressing in to give her another gentle kiss to her lips.]
But fear not. Tomorrow night, when we're lying in bed, my pillow will be practically untouchable, haha.
[ Now that her eyes are fully back in focus, she drinks in the sight of his perfect, handsome face greeting her. They've woken up in each other's arms countless times and every time, she can feel her heart skipping a beat as the morning glow shines across his features. ]
Oh dear, your subconscious sure sounds all-knowing. Ajax surely is a man full of many talents, fighting, fishing, cooking, a subconscious that can predict the future, and of course, drool master extraordinaire. Hehe, remind me to stay away from your pillow tomorrow.
[ Just kidding! For the most part. She might scoot away just a tad tomorrow. ]
I slept like a rock! Golly, I don't remember waking up a single time last night. Had to have been one of the best night's sleep. And it's all thanks to you.
[Now she's just making fun of him. He gives her a look when she lists off all his talents, tempted to tickle her for that as punishment. Maybe he sorta walked into that, he'll admit that, but that doesn't mean he doesn't owe her a tickle session later.]
You're welcome. I'll have to wear you out like that more often.
[If it wouldn't be suspicious, he'd probably whistle innocently here...]
But anyhow, we need to check out soon. Seems we docked while we were asleep, and it's already getting late in the morning. C'mon, up we go.
[He pulls himself up, sitting up in bed and looking down at her expectantly.]
[ Oh no, the dreaded... tickle attack. In the face of such a terrible punishment, Yoimiya is utterly doomed. She might have won the battle in their silly little banter but he'll get the upper hand on her soon. ]
Yes, I'm ready to go home. Since you took such good care of me, I'll make you a really nice breakfast when we get back.
[ Pulling herself away from the comfy mattress, she stretches her arms, the blanket falling down to reveal her naked body. There is one problem, the only outfit she had on was the bunny girl costume currently sprawled across the floor of his hotel room. Otherwise, all of her clothes are back in the room she's staying at. Oops. This is what happens when your mind is full of nothing but HORNY. ]
Do you have anything I could wear real quick? My change of clothes is in my hotel room.
[Being rewarded with a breakfast made by Yoimiya is reward enough for him, though she seems to accidentally be giving him a little extra reward right now. He's seen her plenty of times naked, but that doesn't mean he won't take a moment to appreciate her.]
Yeah, I've got an extra shirt in here somewhere, but I don't think I have any extra bottoms...unless you can manage fitting into a pair of trousers that won't fit you.
[Walking over to his things, he picks his only pair of non-work trousers out of his bag, being careful to avoid the pants he wore last night and covering those up with his other clothes.]
Here, try these, [he says as he balls them up to toss them over to Yoimiya.] I would have brought some sweatpants if I would have known about you being on board. I don't know if your hips will fit into those though.
[ Likewise, Yoimiya can't resist the sight of a naked Ajax, respectively staring at his cute little behind as he gathers up clothes for her to wear. She might be the one preparing breakfast for them later but it's actually her boyfriend who is the snacc, a full-course meal for the eyes. ]
What are you trying to say about my hips, huh?
[ She easily catches the clothes, laughing at his implication about her hips. With his trousers in hand, she gets out of bed in an attempt to slip her legs into them, Yoimiya is able to pull the pants above her knees but stops right as she makes it to her thighs. ... Yeah, he's right. His skinny boy pants are definitely not going to fit over her thick hips that don't lie. ]
Hmm... I guess I could do this.
[ Her eyes dart around the room until she finds her panties and stockings thrown on the ground not too far away from the bed. She walks over to grab and slide them on her legs, finishing the ensemble by throwing his shirt over her head. Thankfully, since he's so much taller, his shirt practically swallows her up and is enough to cover her butt. ]
There we go! It's just a quick walk to my room, so this works.
[Who knew that him being so tall would work out like this right now. She's practically drowning in that shirt, but all they need to do is get to her room, get her things and get the hell off of this ship- before things go awry. If they haven't already, that is. He nods to her while he thinks for a moment.
There hasn't been any alarms, so that's a good sign. But, that could also mean they're just stopping people from leaving at the entrances is all too, and not using the alarm to ensure people aren't panicking. Or, the body hasn't been found. Either way, he's working on getting all of his things together so he can just walk out with her and not have to return to his room, tidying it all up and zipping the large duffel bag with his things shut now that he's dressed.]
Alright. If you're ready, we can head out. I packed pretty light, so I'm ready to go.
[He swings around her backside, letting his hands slide down around her hips, squeezing them as a sly smile plays on his lips, leaning down to press a kiss to her cheek from behind.]
Oh, and I wasn't really saying anything about your hips...other than how wonderfully grabbable they are, haha.
[ Leaning into his touch, soft mewls bubble out of her lips as he feels up her hips. Likewise, Ajax is her weakness, the simplest is enough to get her into the mood. If she wasn't ready to go home, Yoimiya might have asked him for another quick round of sinful fun before they head out. But she's ready to get out of here as well, rationalizing that they can indulge themselves in the comfort of her apartment. ]
Hehe, I had a sneaking suspicion that was the case. They're delightfully soft, aren't they? I don't blame you for wanting to touch them.
[ Confident as ever, she glances back at him to send a cute wink his way. The kisses on her cheek are nice but it's making her crave his lips. Pulling away from his hold to face him, she spins around to capture his lips for a quick, luscious kiss. Now with her craving satiated, she twines their hands together, leading him to a prompt trip to her room. Coincidentally, they're on the same floor, about five doors down from the room he was assigned. ]
I'll be back in a jiffy! I didn't do any unpacking so I should be in and out in no time.
[ A few minutes later, Yoimiya comes out tugging on the handle of her rolling suitcase. She did make one quick change to her outfit, removing the stockings for a pair of comfy shorts underneath his shirt. Yes, she intends to keep wearing his baggy shirt, hehehehe. ]
[She's so cute when she's enjoying herself, appreciating those tiny little mewls she lets out while he's giving her body a little last bit of attention before they leave. Called out, right here and now, and he doesn't deny that her hips only serve to drive him a little crazy for her, much like the rest of her body. But he too, knows they can't linger any longer, for much more immediate reasons than what Yoimiya is privy to. Childe returns her kiss, leaning into it before releasing from her with a soft pop, warmth buzzing in his chest from the simple act.
But it's time to go, and his hand twines with hers as they leave. He stands outside patiently before she returns, nodding back at her.]
Ready as I'll ever be. I'm ready to sleep in my own bed...
[He picks at his shirt on her shoulders, shooting her an amused smile.]
Couldn't part with it, could you? Guess it's your shirt now.
[ She's definitely in a much better mood than last night, unable to stop giggling as he plucks at the shirt with his fingers. And best of all? He's allowing her to keep it. Ajax is the best! Beaming as bright as the sun itself, she snuggles into her boyfriend's shirt with pure glee. ]
You sure know how to make a girl feel spoiled. Thank you, I'll be sure to cherish this shirt for all of eternity.
[ Soon, they'll be out of here and back at their home. While the trip ended up being well worth the unfortunate incident, there's no denying she's ready to put the whole debacle behind her. As they make their way towards the lobby, she spots a horde of people gathered in the hallway. It's a bit hard to see what's going on due to the bystanders, she's barely able to make out the scene of police officers and detectives going in and out of a hotel room. A barricade of yellow "Do Not Cross" tape blocks the perimeter of the room in question. Spotting one of her coworkers in the crowd, Yoimiya calls out to her. ]
Hey! What's going on?
No one's told you yet? [ Yoimiya shakes her head in response, confused as ever. ] Well... this morning, they found a dead body in that room.
[ An uncomfortable silence fills the air as the poor girl delivering the news is doing her best to stay calm. ]
And it turns out, it's our manager.
[ For the first time in her life, the normally chatty blonde is rendered silent, her jaw agape as she attempts to process this news. ]
[As they make their way forward, he sees what he was hoping might of been avoided before they departed. Looks like they found the guy after all. As they get closer, Tartaglia keeps the look on his face neutral, narrowing his eyes to see if he can get a better look at what's going on. It's helpful being so tall, he can see that they've already started their investigation. No doubt the jetway would also be crawling with cops, but what can you do when someone's been murdered.
He follows Yoimiya through the crowd until she finds her coworker, and her reaction is to be expected. No doubt she probably got along with her manager, and for someone to die unexpectedly like that, it's only natural for her to be silent. The Harbinger wraps his arm around her, as a gesture of comfort while she processes this news. Though her coworker doesn't know, Childe is accustomed to death, and he's aware Yoimiya knows this as well, and wouldn't doubt it if she assumed he were the reason for a death to occur back in Teyvat- so he leans down to speak softly in her ear.]
I'm sorry, Yoimiya. But we shouldn't stay around what looks to be some sort of crime scene. Trust me, nothing good comes from it.
[He nods to her coworker, giving a small, apologetic smile.]
Sorry. You should leave too. Trying to pry now won't do any good. We'll get the official word on what happened here later when they finish their investigation. C'mon, let's go.
[He'll usher Yoimiya away before any more conversation can take place- it's important to him to get out asap. But as soon as they get to the jetway, there's already more cops there, and they're detaining people. And as luck would have it, that woman...the one that got Yoimiya all riled up that he had to stop from hitting her, who'd violated him during dinner the night before...is waiting, having a fit at the officers.]
Let me through! I've had enough of this trip!
[Childe grimaces, this won't be pretty at all, not for anyone on the ship.]
[ In times like this, Tartaglia's ability to keep his head cool in these sorts of situations brings her an uncanny sense of comfort. The circumstances surrounding his stone-cold attitude towards death are saddening, wishing he didn't have to live such a troubling life but as she cuddles up close to him, Yoimiya very much appreciates her beloved's reassurance and willingness to be her cornerstone in such a distressing time. ]
Yeah... yeah you're right. We need to... [ She exhales, trying to compose herself. ] let the police do their job.
[ When she finally speaks, her voice is a little shaky but she'll be okay with Ajax by her side. The coworker nods in agreement, not wanting to get involved in something that's way in over her head, she says her goodbyes, promising to keep them updated on any new information before departing to go grab her luggage.
Although Yoimiya wasn't super close with the manager, she still got along with the man, recalling how he welcomed her with open arms when she first got the job and how kind he was to her. Losing someone who treated her well in such an unexpected matter would be a devastating blow to anyone. In her crestfallen state, the world around her sounds like white noise, she doesn't even give a hint of acknowledgment to the problematic lady from earlier despite her loud booming in everyone's ears. As the authorities are trying to keep this hag under control, one of them spots the couple and calls out to them: ]
Excuse me, you two over there! We apologize but for the time being, no one is allowed to leave the ship until we're done inspecting the crime scene. Please wait in the lobby until then.
[ Unfortunate that they're forced to be stuck on this ship a little while longer but not surprising. It's only natural that the police would want to question everyone on board, after all, the murderer obviously has to be someone on this ship. Now that the spotlight has been invertedly shined on them, the crazed woman glances over at who the officer is talking to.
Oh. It's those two.
Still mad about last night's incident, she's getting ready to throw a nasty glare their way but it's then a horrible idea begins to take shape in the back of her awful mind. ]
Look no further than that deranged blonde over there. [ She points at Yoimiya all smug-like, as if her line of reasoning is flawless. ] Last night, she got violent and threatened me. If anyone is capable of killing someone, it's probably her. I bet she couldn't control her savage nature and took it out on that poor sap that was killed.
[ Lady, if we're going to talk about deranged, you need to look in the mirror. The poor police officer in charge of the crime scene thinks to himself, doing his best to stay professional and not visibly roll his eyes at her crazy conspiracy theories. Still, he figures there's no harm in a brief line of questioning. ]
Miss, what's your name?
[ Uh oh. This isn't looking good but Yoimiya knows she didn't kill the man, thus she doesn't have anything to hide. Leaving without answering his question is only going to cause more problems. ]
... Naganohara Yoimiya.
[ The police officer doesn't say anything, recognition forming in the back of his eyes. Not only is she one of his models, but after going through his phone, Yoimiya is also one of the last people to contact the deceased via text message. ]
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Do you mean before I started throwing a hissy fit and made myself look crazy? [ Admittedly she still feels bad about throwing a temper tantrum at her boyfriend, Yoimiya has zero regrets about the altercation.
Subconsciously giving the drunk lady the middle finger.] I had a tons of fun! It was my first time doing a photoshoot outside of the studio. At first, I had some reservations since the airship seems kind of sketchy but I'm happy with how everything turned out, especially since we got to run into each other. I can't wait to show you the pictures![ Rolling over on her side, she attempts to grab the bottle of brandy sitting on the nightstand, only for it to just be out of reach. Now, she could scoot over closer but she's a bit on the tired side... Although she came out as the victor, Yoimiya did not make it out of this battle unscathed, Ajax truly is a formidable opponent. ]
Ah, sorry to make you do the work, do you mind grabbing it? You certainly did a number on me, hehe. I'm afraid I'll drop the whole bottle.
[ Said with nothing but the fondest affection! ]
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If you're that tired, then I've done my job right.
[He'll make that a point of pride for himself, tiring out his wild girlfriend to the point where she can't even pour herself a drink. This is a great opportunity though, stepping away to start to strip the top that was left on during their sex session along with his bunny ears, going back towards his things, looking like he's simply depositing his clothing.
He figures that she'll appreciate lying with him with all of him accessible while she drifts off to sleep.]
Of course, I don't mind spoiling you a little further.
[He comes back over, turning his back to her so she can get a nice look or handful of his ass, her choice if she can reach it- while he pours their drinks.]
How much would you like? We've got the rest of the night, so I don't see why we can't indulge ourselves a little bit...
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You sure did a great job. Looks like I kind of underestimated you a tad. You were able to tire me out like you said you would.
[ As her turns his back to her, Yoimiya's eyes are immediately drawn to his ass. Hm. Not too plump, a little on the flat side but still a nice, shapely butt. Rolling over on her stomach, she can't resist the round temptation, reaching over to give him a firm squeeze. ]
Thank you for the treat!
[ Does she mean the view of his rear end or the alcohol? Yes. Somehow, she's too tired to grab the bottle but has plenty of energy to fondle his ass. Make it make sense, Yoimiya... ]
Fill that bad boy to the brim. I think we both could use a nice drink after everything that's happened.
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You're being a little naughty, are you sure you deserve it?
[He hands her her drink, filled all the way up just as she's asked.]
Don't drink it too quickly now, all that will do is accelerate how drowsy you'll feel and get you falling asleep faster than being knocked out senseless in a fight. I'd still like to talk and enjoy my drink with you for a while.
[Well, at least he warned her, right? Even if he's not explaining that it's not the alcohol that'll be the thing knocking her out.]
Where's your phone? I'll go grab that too, I'd like to see the pictures.
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Oh! Does alcohol amplify drowsiness? That's a first for her but she listens to his words of caution. She brings the cup to her lips, heeding his advice by drinking the beverage slowly. Maybe there is some kernel of truth to it, letting out a yawn shortly after taking the first sip. ]
It should be... ahh [ another yawn rolls out of her lips, ] should be inside my purse on the nightstand.
[ The sweet taste of cherries hits the spot, feeling good from the pleasant buzz of the alcohol. Still oblivious to the situation, she's not full-blown sleepy but as the narcotic seeps into her system, her body slowly grows tired by the second. ]
Tell me all about your day too. Were you having a good time with your gig before that incident happened?
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Yes and no, [he begins,] service is certainly not an industry that I'm used to, but it's getting a little more easy over time. I've always been polite to those who wait tables or serve food in general, but let's just say I have a new appreciation for the work they do.
[Taking another drink, he sets his cup on the nightstand next to him so he can snuggle against Yoimiya, wrapping an arm around her. Her warmth is comforting, and he'll make sure to enjoy this for the few more minutes he has.]
Hah, one of the patrons earlier was a real riot. You couldn't turn around without him emptying his water glass almost immediately, and would get huffy if you didn't fill it right away. I thought for sure he was going to give himself water poisoning at that rate, hahaha.
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Goodness! Sounds like you had to serve some characters. Hopefully, he'll be okay after drinking all that water. [ Curling up closer to him, she nuzzles her cheek against his arm. ] I bet you were a natural out there! I swear, you're fantastic at any job you take on.
[ Now with her phone in hand, she unlocks it to scroll through recent photos. It's not long until she has the pictures pulled up after a quick browse, handing him the phone so he can get a better look. On-screen, there are several shots of Yoimiya striking a variety of cute, confident poses in her bunny costume. There's not a shy bone in the Queen of the Summer Festival's body as she's shown sitting on a table with her legs crossed or blowing a kiss at the camera with a serving tray in hand. Despite that she's never modeled before, she's in her element at this job, a natural in front of the camera. ]
Here's a sneak peek of some of the pictures we took. They're gonna look really... mm. [ oh dear, she can't stop yawning. ] really nice once the finishing touches are added and they are developed.
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You really worked the camera now, didn't you? You look great in all of these.
[Tartaglia's eyes flicker over to her once as she yawns, a sly smile on his face. He's glad to see she doesn't have any resistance to the drug he'd slipped her...]
But Yoimiya...you look awfully tired. Don't tell me I wore you out that much? What did I say...drinking all of that while exhausted will only lead to you falling asleep on me, hahaha.
[The arm wrapped around her moves just so so he can angle his hand upwards to begin to run his hand through her hair, lightly dragging his fingernails across her scalp, knowing that a nice head massage will do wonders for her ability to stay conscious. ;)]
Think you can finish that drink before you fall asleep? I bet you can't.
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Hehe... thank you Ajax...
[ At first, she's unable to process his words, only able to respond by leaning her head into his hand for more of those soothing massages. In a brief moment of clarity, his taunt finally sinks in, causing her eyes to snap wide open. Shoot, he really did wear her down, exhaustion flooding every ounce of her body. His fingernails gently scratching her head now just make him seem like he's playing dirty! RUDE!
Now that he's issued a challenge, there's no backing down, she has no choice but to try and prove him wrong. ]
Oh? Just who do you think you're talking to, mister? I still have plenty of fire left in me. I can prove it to you right now.
[ She takes the bait without a second thought, guzzling the rest of the beverage down her throat. With a CLANG, Yoimiya slams the empty glass onto the nearby nightstand, wiping her lips with the back of her hand all smug-like. ]
Hahaha! See? I... told you... so. Mm...
[ The world around her becomes dark, vision becoming bleary. She's still trying hard to fight it but it's futile, sleep is winning over her. ]
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Oh? Let's see-
[His voice is immediately cut off by her immediate tipping of her glass back and downing it in one go. Ajax's eyes widen in surprise, and a second later he's fighting every fiber of himself not to break down laughing at how she reacted. Archons, she didn't even wait, it's just all GONE, and the comedic timing of her slamming her glass down nearly breaks him.]
Yoimiya...! Haha, goodness, I didn't expect you to go that far...
[But he knows that action has sealed her fate, watching her slowly fall asleep despite how much she tries to fight it. Laughing to himself, he continues to massage her scalp, lowering his voice to speak softly into her ear.]
...but you win. Well done, now close those eyes and drift off to sleep...
[He begins to hum an old Snezhnayan folk tune, choosing one still low in tone to help her completely fall asleep, pressing himself to her and wrapping his other arm around her, to keep her warm and get her completely relaxed.]
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Mm... good night Ajax.
[ Using the last of her energy, she leans into press a sweet kiss to his lips before she finally succumbs to the narcotics in her system. ]
I love... you.
[ No longer able to stay awake, she gives into the sleepiness flooding her. Curled up in his arms, she drifts off to sleep, dreaming about going on adventures with him in a faraway place. ]
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I love you too. My darling Yoimiya, forgive me, but when you wake you'll be back in my protective embrace once more. Sleep well, and sweet dreams.
[Childe gently moves her off of him to lie her on her pillow, pulling the covers up over her before moving off the bed himself. She'll be out until the following morning, he made sure of that- so he goes to get dressed, making sure that he can't be identified, and slips out of the room for the next few hours or so. When he returns, he quickly takes a shower, slips back into bed, to find his beloved still sound asleep as if nothing were amiss.
It's not long before Tartaglia also falls asleep, comforted by her presence, her warmth seeping into his bones, resting well after a mission completed.]
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[The ship has already docked by the time the couple come to, Ajax waking first to sunlight streaming through the windows. He blinks a few times, before realizing he's holding Yoimiya close to him, and sighs to give himself a few minutes more with her. His head falls back onto the pillow, burying his head into the back of her neck, enjoying how comfortable he was with her beside him.
But, they need to get ready to go check out, and he idly wonders if anything had been discovered yet...
Ajax begins to kiss her neck softly, humming quietly in her ear to wake her up.]
Yoimiya...
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Morning, Ajax...
[ Waking up next to him is a blessing she'll always and forever be grateful for. She rolls over to face him, brushing the side of his face with his fingertips before leaning in to greet his lips with a morning kiss. ]
Did you sleep well? Maybe my eyes are still blurry but I don't think I see a spec of drool on you today.
[ Giggling, she can't help but tease him. If it makes him feel better, she thinks the drooling boy is cute. ]
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Hah, look, perhaps my subconscious knew you'd tease me for that this morning and decided it was time to give me a break, [he teases back, pressing in to give her another gentle kiss to her lips.]
But fear not. Tomorrow night, when we're lying in bed, my pillow will be practically untouchable, haha.
[He will drool so, so much.]
How'd you sleep?
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Oh dear, your subconscious sure sounds all-knowing. Ajax surely is a man full of many talents, fighting, fishing, cooking, a subconscious that can predict the future, and of course, drool master extraordinaire. Hehe, remind me to stay away from your pillow tomorrow.
[ Just kidding! For the most part. She might scoot away just a tad tomorrow. ]
I slept like a rock! Golly, I don't remember waking up a single time last night. Had to have been one of the best night's sleep. And it's all thanks to you.
[ LITERALLY ]
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You're welcome. I'll have to wear you out like that more often.
[If it wouldn't be suspicious, he'd probably whistle innocently here...]
But anyhow, we need to check out soon. Seems we docked while we were asleep, and it's already getting late in the morning. C'mon, up we go.
[He pulls himself up, sitting up in bed and looking down at her expectantly.]
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Yes, I'm ready to go home. Since you took such good care of me, I'll make you a really nice breakfast when we get back.
[ Pulling herself away from the comfy mattress, she stretches her arms, the blanket falling down to reveal her naked body. There is one problem, the only outfit she had on was the bunny girl costume currently sprawled across the floor of his hotel room. Otherwise, all of her clothes are back in the room she's staying at. Oops. This is what happens when your mind is full of nothing but HORNY. ]
Do you have anything I could wear real quick? My change of clothes is in my hotel room.
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Yeah, I've got an extra shirt in here somewhere, but I don't think I have any extra bottoms...unless you can manage fitting into a pair of trousers that won't fit you.
[Walking over to his things, he picks his only pair of non-work trousers out of his bag, being careful to avoid the pants he wore last night and covering those up with his other clothes.]
Here, try these, [he says as he balls them up to toss them over to Yoimiya.] I would have brought some sweatpants if I would have known about you being on board. I don't know if your hips will fit into those though.
[His stupid skinny boy waist :(]
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What are you trying to say about my hips, huh?
[ She easily catches the clothes, laughing at his implication about her hips. With his trousers in hand, she gets out of bed in an attempt to slip her legs into them, Yoimiya is able to pull the pants above her knees but stops right as she makes it to her thighs. ... Yeah, he's right. His skinny boy pants are definitely not going to fit over her thick hips that don't lie. ]
Hmm... I guess I could do this.
[ Her eyes dart around the room until she finds her panties and stockings thrown on the ground not too far away from the bed. She walks over to grab and slide them on her legs, finishing the ensemble by throwing his shirt over her head. Thankfully, since he's so much taller, his shirt practically swallows her up and is enough to cover her butt. ]
There we go! It's just a quick walk to my room, so this works.
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There hasn't been any alarms, so that's a good sign. But, that could also mean they're just stopping people from leaving at the entrances is all too, and not using the alarm to ensure people aren't panicking. Or, the body hasn't been found. Either way, he's working on getting all of his things together so he can just walk out with her and not have to return to his room, tidying it all up and zipping the large duffel bag with his things shut now that he's dressed.]
Alright. If you're ready, we can head out. I packed pretty light, so I'm ready to go.
[He swings around her backside, letting his hands slide down around her hips, squeezing them as a sly smile plays on his lips, leaning down to press a kiss to her cheek from behind.]
Oh, and I wasn't really saying anything about your hips...other than how wonderfully grabbable they are, haha.
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Hehe, I had a sneaking suspicion that was the case. They're delightfully soft, aren't they? I don't blame you for wanting to touch them.
[ Confident as ever, she glances back at him to send a cute wink his way. The kisses on her cheek are nice but it's making her crave his lips. Pulling away from his hold to face him, she spins around to capture his lips for a quick, luscious kiss. Now with her craving satiated, she twines their hands together, leading him to a prompt trip to her room. Coincidentally, they're on the same floor, about five doors down from the room he was assigned. ]
I'll be back in a jiffy! I didn't do any unpacking so I should be in and out in no time.
[ A few minutes later, Yoimiya comes out tugging on the handle of her rolling suitcase. She did make one quick change to her outfit, removing the stockings for a pair of comfy shorts underneath his shirt. Yes, she intends to keep wearing his baggy shirt, hehehehe. ]
Ready? Let's go home, Ajax.
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But it's time to go, and his hand twines with hers as they leave. He stands outside patiently before she returns, nodding back at her.]
Ready as I'll ever be. I'm ready to sleep in my own bed...
[He picks at his shirt on her shoulders, shooting her an amused smile.]
Couldn't part with it, could you? Guess it's your shirt now.
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You sure know how to make a girl feel spoiled. Thank you, I'll be sure to cherish this shirt for all of eternity.
[ Soon, they'll be out of here and back at their home. While the trip ended up being well worth the unfortunate incident, there's no denying she's ready to put the whole debacle behind her. As they make their way towards the lobby, she spots a horde of people gathered in the hallway. It's a bit hard to see what's going on due to the bystanders, she's barely able to make out the scene of police officers and detectives going in and out of a hotel room. A barricade of yellow "Do Not Cross" tape blocks the perimeter of the room in question. Spotting one of her coworkers in the crowd, Yoimiya calls out to her. ]
Hey! What's going on?
No one's told you yet? [ Yoimiya shakes her head in response, confused as ever. ] Well... this morning, they found a dead body in that room.
[ An uncomfortable silence fills the air as the poor girl delivering the news is doing her best to stay calm. ]
And it turns out, it's our manager.
[ For the first time in her life, the normally chatty blonde is rendered silent, her jaw agape as she attempts to process this news. ]
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He follows Yoimiya through the crowd until she finds her coworker, and her reaction is to be expected. No doubt she probably got along with her manager, and for someone to die unexpectedly like that, it's only natural for her to be silent. The Harbinger wraps his arm around her, as a gesture of comfort while she processes this news. Though her coworker doesn't know, Childe is accustomed to death, and he's aware Yoimiya knows this as well, and wouldn't doubt it if she assumed he were the reason for a death to occur back in Teyvat- so he leans down to speak softly in her ear.]
I'm sorry, Yoimiya. But we shouldn't stay around what looks to be some sort of crime scene. Trust me, nothing good comes from it.
[He nods to her coworker, giving a small, apologetic smile.]
Sorry. You should leave too. Trying to pry now won't do any good. We'll get the official word on what happened here later when they finish their investigation. C'mon, let's go.
[He'll usher Yoimiya away before any more conversation can take place- it's important to him to get out asap. But as soon as they get to the jetway, there's already more cops there, and they're detaining people. And as luck would have it, that woman...the one that got Yoimiya all riled up that he had to stop from hitting her, who'd violated him during dinner the night before...is waiting, having a fit at the officers.]
Let me through! I've had enough of this trip!
[Childe grimaces, this won't be pretty at all, not for anyone on the ship.]
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Yeah... yeah you're right. We need to... [ She exhales, trying to compose herself. ] let the police do their job.
[ When she finally speaks, her voice is a little shaky but she'll be okay with Ajax by her side. The coworker nods in agreement, not wanting to get involved in something that's way in over her head, she says her goodbyes, promising to keep them updated on any new information before departing to go grab her luggage.
Although Yoimiya wasn't super close with the manager, she still got along with the man, recalling how he welcomed her with open arms when she first got the job and how kind he was to her. Losing someone who treated her well in such an unexpected matter would be a devastating blow to anyone. In her crestfallen state, the world around her sounds like white noise, she doesn't even give a hint of acknowledgment to the problematic lady from earlier despite her loud booming in everyone's ears. As the authorities are trying to keep this hag under control, one of them spots the couple and calls out to them: ]
Excuse me, you two over there! We apologize but for the time being, no one is allowed to leave the ship until we're done inspecting the crime scene. Please wait in the lobby until then.
[ Unfortunate that they're forced to be stuck on this ship a little while longer but not surprising. It's only natural that the police would want to question everyone on board, after all, the murderer obviously has to be someone on this ship. Now that the spotlight has been invertedly shined on them, the crazed woman glances over at who the officer is talking to.
Oh. It's those two.
Still mad about last night's incident, she's getting ready to throw a nasty glare their way but it's then a horrible idea begins to take shape in the back of her awful mind. ]
Look no further than that deranged blonde over there. [ She points at Yoimiya all smug-like, as if her line of reasoning is flawless. ] Last night, she got violent and threatened me. If anyone is capable of killing someone, it's probably her. I bet she couldn't control her savage nature and took it out on that poor sap that was killed.
[ Lady, if we're going to talk about deranged, you need to look in the mirror. The poor police officer in charge of the crime scene thinks to himself, doing his best to stay professional and not visibly roll his eyes at her crazy conspiracy theories. Still, he figures there's no harm in a brief line of questioning. ]
Miss, what's your name?
[ Uh oh. This isn't looking good but Yoimiya knows she didn't kill the man, thus she doesn't have anything to hide. Leaving without answering his question is only going to cause more problems. ]
... Naganohara Yoimiya.
[ The police officer doesn't say anything, recognition forming in the back of his eyes. Not only is she one of his models, but after going through his phone, Yoimiya is also one of the last people to contact the deceased via text message. ]
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