Because, [he says as he turns his back, glancing over his shoulder down to her but keeping his word by not peeking at what she's writing.]
What if it's a wish I can make come true? How will I know to do so if I don't know what it is?
[As if there aren't plenty of other ways he could find that information out without peeking...but she called him out and now he's got to have an excuse loool]
[ Goodness, this man sure knows how to sweet talk her. Yoimiya always planned to reveal her wish to him with the added caveat of teasing him. But now, he's being cute. How could she not show it to him? ]
Hmm.... when you put it like that, it only makes sense I show it to you. Okay! You convinced me. But if you ask me, I think it won't be a problem for you to make my wishes come true.
[ Wow, she's really, really easy to convince. His blue puppy dog eyes are enough to do her in. Without further ado, she unfolds the paper and reveals the wish she was so "secretive" about: ]
I wish for my sweetheart to achieve all his goals and be triumphant in everything he sets out to do.
[Grinning like he's gotten away with his crime(?), Childe turns and accepts the slip of paper so he can read it. Silently he reads the short sentence, his compound eyes seeming to take on a softer look, smile also warming to the words on the slip. He looks up and down once, before handing the slip back to her, clearly touched by her wish.]
Hehe, I'm flattered you'd make a wish for my benefit. I promise I won't disappoint you.
[Confident in every measure, he puffs his chest out just a little. But, he realizes he also, has to make a wish.]
[ This time, it's Yoimiya's turn to puff out her chest like a proud peacock, but it's not long until her confident smile melts into one that's more soft and loving. His expression is everything. She feels like she could conquer the world beneath her heel if it meant seeing his world light up. ]
Hehe, trust me, it wasn't easy! I didn't know what to write until I looked at you.
[ He's the greatest form of inspiration. ]
Since you saw mine, you gotta show me yours when you're done!
[Tartaglia makes sure she gets a very sweet kiss to the cheek for that, his heart filling up by her gesture. But right now, even a bright light like Yoimiya isn't immediately illuminating a wish for himself.]
Actually, I was hoping that you'd help me with mine.
[He looks down at his own slip, his mind swimming with possible wishes he could write down, but unable to decide on anything.]
Normally I wouldn't know what to write, but nowadays, I have all sorts of wishes. This slip isn't big enough for all of them. I need a little help narrowing it down.
Yay kiss! The warmth of his lips turns her into a giddy, giggling young maiden in love. She could definitely use a few more of those! But now's not the time to ask for kisses. Her man has a request, and by gosh, she's gonna help him out even if they need like 50 slips of paper for his wishes. ]
Well, you came to the right person. [ give her a sec to clear her throat. ] Never fear, Yoimiya is here! We'll get your wishes written down on that piece of paper, even if we have to squeeze.
[ The wishing diety might need a magnifying glass, but that sounds like a them problem. ]
Well, what wishes do you have in mind? We can start from there and narrow it down that way.
[Even now, he seems to lock up because he doesn't even know where to start. Tartaglia sighs once, his lips thinning in a disapproving way, though that's pointed at himself; then he sighs again when he's still not sure how to phrase what he wants to wish for. This is definitely more thinking than he normally does on matters like these.]
I think about my family quite a bit, and I'm always wishing things are going well for them back at home. I'm always hoping that we discover the way to return home, and I wish for a safe return, and that we're able to come back intact in both mind and body. Of course, I'm always hoping for more exciting battles and ever-increasingly powerful opponents to face off with, but using my wish here for that seems superfluous. I can already go out and explore to my heart's content to find the combat I seek.
[Deep, pensive thoughts don't normally occur to him, but he's found himself thinking more and more on these things the longer he stays in Karteria. Stuff he never would have even given a passing thought to back in Teyvat.]
But most of all, I wish every day that we're able to stay in control of ourselves. I've heard stories of Augmented suddenly losing their consciousness to their Natural Soul...and never returning back to normal. It's a fate I don't wish on anyone, and it's not something I can protect you from. I don't know what I'd do if I lost you.
[He looks over to her with a bit of worry in his eyes. He's not sure if he overwhelmed her or if he was coherent in anything he was trying to say.]
[ Oh, she's never seen him lock up like this. No doubt he's taking this wish seriously. Yoimiya has a few guesses, but she's not prepared for his deep thoughts to spill out into the open. She stays quiet, listening to every word in rapt attention. It's... difficult to keep a neutral expression the longer she listens to him, practically pouring his heart out, but she's determined to remain calm. He's already worried enough as it is, and the last thing she wants to do is add to his internal panic by looking disheartened. So, she continues to not say a word, taking in everything he says until he's done. ]
Ajax...
[ In hindsight, she's starting to feel really silly about her wish. There's a small pause on her end as she contemplates what to say, her face shifts from calm and collected to an expression k of quiet warmth. She steps closer to him, bringing her hand to the side of his face, her thumb gently strokes his cheek. ]
I see why you're conflicted, those are all wonderful heartfelt wishes. I... wish I could reassure you that everything will be okay. But even I have to be realistic since this world is so unpredictable.
[ As much as Yoimiya would like to remain positive, she can't deny this world has shaken some of that resolve. There's always a good chance they'll become like the Augmented who lost their true souls forever, and truthfully, it scares her. Just thinking about it is enough to cause her hands to slightly tremble. ]
The only thing I can say is I'm a lot stronger than you think. I know there's always the chance we'll lose ourselves, but I can promise you I'm determined to avoid that fate. I'll fight to the bitter end. So, I guess what I'm trying to say is... just try to believe in me, okay? I'll do the same for you.
[He presses his face into the palm of her hand, letting the soothing strokes of her thumb chase away some of the worries that plague him. His focus darts between her eyes, grateful for her presence and still not really knowing what to do. Maybe he's taking his wish a little too seriously, but he's never let his own concerns be known, and there's something about both the magic of Kelesis and Yoimiya herself that's allowed him to voice them.
Tartaglia's hand comes up to take hers, removing it from his cheek so he can press it between both of his hands in a bid to convey his understanding.]
I do. I do believe in you.
[His voice lowers to just above a whisper, lips tugging at the edges into a both hopeful, yet sad smile. Pushing down those worries is hard when he's brought them up to the surface like this, but he wants to at least show her that he does put more faith in her than what he might of let on.]
I guess I'm just more of a worrywart than I thought I was, hahaha...
[That smile widens more as he tries to play it off with a joke, though he feels like this simple act alone has exposed a little more of who he is as a person, even unknown to himself.]
Those simple words make her feel like she's able to take on the world and Patho-Gen. There's still a lot of work that needs to be done, but with Ajax's support, the day they exact their vengeance on the bunch who wronged them grows closer. More importantly, she's happy to soothe his concerns, even if it's only temporary. Truthfully, he didn't even have to say it, the warmth of his hand was enough to convey quiet understanding. ]
Hey, it's completely understandable. We're... not exactly in the most pleasant situation.
[ She can tell from that smile and laugh, he's trying to play it off as a joke, and naturally, she's not letting that one slip past her. Her thumb slips out of his grip and onto the top of his hand to brush the top of his knuckles. ]
I'm happy you're comfortable enough to share your worries with me. The last thing I'd want is for you to bottle everything up and suffer in silence. So, I just want you to know that if there's ever anything on your mind, you can share it with me. I know the future is uncertain in this place, and there's not a whole lot I can promise, but as your girlfriend, I can at least promise you that I'll always be here to support you.
[Ajax looks down at her thumb, silent while he soaks those words in. His ideal version of himself would never let himself show such weakness, but maybe it's not so bad to know that he doesn't stand alone in these endeavors. It's a nice feeling to have, and he lets himself relax and accept her offer, flashing a smile down to her. His eyes seem to brighten for just a second, before he bends down to capture her lips, letting them brush lovingly against her own in appreciation.
Every kiss they share is always a treat, but the way his heart's been touched makes his lips buzz a little more and his head feel light and wonderful. After a few more strokes, he reluctantly separates from her to encompass her into a warm hug, arms wrapping fully around her.]
Haha...I really don't know what I'd do without you. Thank you.
[His world feels a little less lonely, and that gives him inspiration for what he may narrow his wish down to.]
[ Yoimiya thought that nothing could get better than that sweet, luminous smile of his. But she's soon proven wrong as he slots his lips with hers for what is the most tender kiss she's ever received. Her head is filled with thoughts of him, with every loving pass of his lips, all she can think about is the sheer amount of happiness this man brings her. She's so unbelievably happy that he's willing to place his faith in her, and in turn, she kisses him back with similar fervor, pouring her unyielding devotion into this kiss.
Once they break, she stares at him like he's snatched her breath away, the reflective pool of her eyes glistens with all the love of she has in her heart for him. A part of her already misses their connection, wishing the kiss could have gone on forever. But she's quick to perk up at his declaration. ]
Really?! That's wonderful!
[ Although Yoimiya really isn't sure what she did, she's glad to have been of help. ]
If you don't mind sharing with lil ol' me, I want to know...
[ Even though there's really no reason for her to do so, she whips out the cutest puppy dog eyes by fluttering her lashes against her bright, golden eyes. Why? Because she can. Yoimiya knows she's cute and can get away with it. ]
[Ajax will never tire of getting Yoimiya to look up at him with such admiration as she is now, tempted to keep kissing her just so they can drown in each other's company the rest of the night. But they are here to do something, and he can't resist it when she flashes those golden doe eyes at him, feeling like he wants to give her the whole world and then some.
He flashes a grin at her, and leans down into her ear to whisper his wish to her like it's the most guarded secret in Karteria.]
I wish for the strength to make all of my wishes come true...and for the strength to make the wishes of others go from impossible to possible.
[Pulling back, he places a finger to his lips with a wink, before writing that wish on his slip.]
There! Let's hang them up. The guardians of this city won't be able to read our wishes if we don't put them up high.
[ He's gonna whisper it to her. GASP!!! Ooooh, his wish must be the deepest darkest secret known to man if he isn't willing to say it out loud. Like a nosey nancy, Yoimiya perks her rabbit ears up and sits tight for the beans he's about to spill.
...
Well, it's not Karteria's greatest secret, but his wish still manages to give her the warm fuzzies. Not only does he want to make his own dreams come true, but also the wishes of others. It's warm and courageous, very fitting of him. Another reminder that Yoimiya is proud to have him as her boyfriend. ]
Oh, great idea! Let's put them in the highest spot possible.
[ A peculiar spot high above catches her attention, and with the paper in hand, she eagerly makes her way to stick, but her arm is just barely out of reach. She glances at Ajax, needing a little help. :c Being short stinks........ ]
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i wish this icon didn't make him look so serious i need him to look less serious for this tag lawl
What if it's a wish I can make come true? How will I know to do so if I don't know what it is?
[As if there aren't plenty of other ways he could find that information out without peeking...but she called him out and now he's got to have an excuse loool]
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Hmm.... when you put it like that, it only makes sense I show it to you. Okay! You convinced me. But if you ask me, I think it won't be a problem for you to make my wishes come true.
[ Wow, she's really, really easy to convince. His blue puppy dog eyes are enough to do her in. Without further ado, she unfolds the paper and reveals the wish she was so "secretive" about: ]
I wish for my sweetheart to achieve all his goals and be triumphant in everything he sets out to do.
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Hehe, I'm flattered you'd make a wish for my benefit. I promise I won't disappoint you.
[Confident in every measure, he puffs his chest out just a little. But, he realizes he also, has to make a wish.]
You make this wishing business look easy...
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Hehe, trust me, it wasn't easy! I didn't know what to write until I looked at you.
[ He's the greatest form of inspiration. ]
Since you saw mine, you gotta show me yours when you're done!
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Actually, I was hoping that you'd help me with mine.
[He looks down at his own slip, his mind swimming with possible wishes he could write down, but unable to decide on anything.]
Normally I wouldn't know what to write, but nowadays, I have all sorts of wishes. This slip isn't big enough for all of them. I need a little help narrowing it down.
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Yay kiss! The warmth of his lips turns her into a giddy, giggling young maiden in love. She could definitely use a few more of those! But now's not the time to ask for kisses. Her man has a request, and by gosh, she's gonna help him out even if they need like 50 slips of paper for his wishes. ]
Well, you came to the right person. [ give her a sec to clear her throat. ] Never fear, Yoimiya is here! We'll get your wishes written down on that piece of paper, even if we have to squeeze.
[ The wishing diety might need a magnifying glass, but that sounds like a them problem. ]
Well, what wishes do you have in mind? We can start from there and narrow it down that way.
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[Even now, he seems to lock up because he doesn't even know where to start. Tartaglia sighs once, his lips thinning in a disapproving way, though that's pointed at himself; then he sighs again when he's still not sure how to phrase what he wants to wish for. This is definitely more thinking than he normally does on matters like these.]
I think about my family quite a bit, and I'm always wishing things are going well for them back at home. I'm always hoping that we discover the way to return home, and I wish for a safe return, and that we're able to come back intact in both mind and body. Of course, I'm always hoping for more exciting battles and ever-increasingly powerful opponents to face off with, but using my wish here for that seems superfluous. I can already go out and explore to my heart's content to find the combat I seek.
[Deep, pensive thoughts don't normally occur to him, but he's found himself thinking more and more on these things the longer he stays in Karteria. Stuff he never would have even given a passing thought to back in Teyvat.]
But most of all, I wish every day that we're able to stay in control of ourselves. I've heard stories of Augmented suddenly losing their consciousness to their Natural Soul...and never returning back to normal. It's a fate I don't wish on anyone, and it's not something I can protect you from. I don't know what I'd do if I lost you.
[He looks over to her with a bit of worry in his eyes. He's not sure if he overwhelmed her or if he was coherent in anything he was trying to say.]
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Ajax...
[ In hindsight, she's starting to feel really silly about her wish. There's a small pause on her end as she contemplates what to say, her face shifts from calm and collected to an expression k of quiet warmth. She steps closer to him, bringing her hand to the side of his face, her thumb gently strokes his cheek. ]
I see why you're conflicted, those are all wonderful heartfelt wishes. I... wish I could reassure you that everything will be okay. But even I have to be realistic since this world is so unpredictable.
[ As much as Yoimiya would like to remain positive, she can't deny this world has shaken some of that resolve. There's always a good chance they'll become like the Augmented who lost their true souls forever, and truthfully, it scares her. Just thinking about it is enough to cause her hands to slightly tremble. ]
The only thing I can say is I'm a lot stronger than you think. I know there's always the chance we'll lose ourselves, but I can promise you I'm determined to avoid that fate. I'll fight to the bitter end. So, I guess what I'm trying to say is... just try to believe in me, okay? I'll do the same for you.
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Tartaglia's hand comes up to take hers, removing it from his cheek so he can press it between both of his hands in a bid to convey his understanding.]
I do. I do believe in you.
[His voice lowers to just above a whisper, lips tugging at the edges into a both hopeful, yet sad smile. Pushing down those worries is hard when he's brought them up to the surface like this, but he wants to at least show her that he does put more faith in her than what he might of let on.]
I guess I'm just more of a worrywart than I thought I was, hahaha...
[That smile widens more as he tries to play it off with a joke, though he feels like this simple act alone has exposed a little more of who he is as a person, even unknown to himself.]
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Those simple words make her feel like she's able to take on the world and Patho-Gen. There's still a lot of work that needs to be done, but with Ajax's support, the day they exact their vengeance on the bunch who wronged them grows closer. More importantly, she's happy to soothe his concerns, even if it's only temporary. Truthfully, he didn't even have to say it, the warmth of his hand was enough to convey quiet understanding. ]
Hey, it's completely understandable. We're... not exactly in the most pleasant situation.
[ She can tell from that smile and laugh, he's trying to play it off as a joke, and naturally, she's not letting that one slip past her. Her thumb slips out of his grip and onto the top of his hand to brush the top of his knuckles. ]
I'm happy you're comfortable enough to share your worries with me. The last thing I'd want is for you to bottle everything up and suffer in silence. So, I just want you to know that if there's ever anything on your mind, you can share it with me. I know the future is uncertain in this place, and there's not a whole lot I can promise, but as your girlfriend, I can at least promise you that I'll always be here to support you.
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Every kiss they share is always a treat, but the way his heart's been touched makes his lips buzz a little more and his head feel light and wonderful. After a few more strokes, he reluctantly separates from her to encompass her into a warm hug, arms wrapping fully around her.]
Haha...I really don't know what I'd do without you. Thank you.
[His world feels a little less lonely, and that gives him inspiration for what he may narrow his wish down to.]
I think I might know what I want to write now.
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Once they break, she stares at him like he's snatched her breath away, the reflective pool of her eyes glistens with all the love of she has in her heart for him. A part of her already misses their connection, wishing the kiss could have gone on forever. But she's quick to perk up at his declaration. ]
Really?! That's wonderful!
[ Although Yoimiya really isn't sure what she did, she's glad to have been of help. ]
If you don't mind sharing with lil ol' me, I want to know...
[ Even though there's really no reason for her to do so, she whips out the cutest puppy dog eyes by fluttering her lashes against her bright, golden eyes. Why? Because she can. Yoimiya knows she's cute and can get away with it. ]
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He flashes a grin at her, and leans down into her ear to whisper his wish to her like it's the most guarded secret in Karteria.]
I wish for the strength to make all of my wishes come true...and for the strength to make the wishes of others go from impossible to possible.
[Pulling back, he places a finger to his lips with a wink, before writing that wish on his slip.]
There! Let's hang them up. The guardians of this city won't be able to read our wishes if we don't put them up high.
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...
Well, it's not Karteria's greatest secret, but his wish still manages to give her the warm fuzzies. Not only does he want to make his own dreams come true, but also the wishes of others. It's warm and courageous, very fitting of him. Another reminder that Yoimiya is proud to have him as her boyfriend. ]
Oh, great idea! Let's put them in the highest spot possible.
[ A peculiar spot high above catches her attention, and with the paper in hand, she eagerly makes her way to stick, but her arm is just barely out of reach. She glances at Ajax, needing a little help. :c Being short stinks........ ]