[ Sadly, the outfit range in Fiore isn't as diverse, but definitely out there by most people's standards. Being able to talk with him about their own special abilities has been a nice plus to their relationship, too.. Outside of the obvious chance to match and coordinate their outfits for Maximum Denial About Their Relationship. It gives her an excuse to get a little closer to him, both emotionally and physically— just like how he is now, with her hand grasping his.
Taking care of him, hypothetically or not, is her job through and through. If it means letting him get his fingers prune-y in her magic, just to sleep—or pass out? she hasn't thought about the details yet— just say the word. But if he wants to do something to detract them from their privately built atmosphere, the one that makes her feel giddy about their time together, it simply won't happen. Buttons? More like another thing in her way of a nice evening with her roommate, friend, and definitely not her date?
Realistically, they'll both probably have to deal with that at a later time when they come full circle, but that's not something she's concerned about. Juvia, not being from New York City, does not know what the hell that expression (white people? ??? can't dance??) is, but nods anyway. One day she'll tell him she has no idea what he's talking about... ]
Oh.. [ Ah, cute.. She doesn't bother hiding the amusement she feels at figuring out what he means. It makes sense that he wouldn't be good at it, it's exactly how she imagined it to be. She feels disgustingly endeared to the way he tries to explain it, even if he is putting himself down in the process. ] Would you be willing to show Juvia your absolute best tonight?
( definitely not her date. despite the fact they were tied together through their abilities because of a pact formed on an intense bond, they definitely weren't dating. that'd be crazy. Peter doesn't date — maybe he owes Juvia an explanation as to why he doesn't, though it turns out that story isn't particularly easy to tell. especially with the quiet fear that she wouldn't want to be around him if she knew the truth, even if deep down Peter thinks that's probably what he deserves.
the phrase "white guys can't dance" isn't the most off the wall colloquialism he's thrown her way, in fact it's almost self explanatory. still, if she ever did stop him in the middle of his nonsense, one of these days maybe he'd learn to avoid pop culture references. ...maybe. it's sort of like asking a fish not to swim, yet a determined fish might try.
Peter was rather afraid she might ask that. he does his best to convince people how terrible he is at dancing in the hopes no one would be brave enough to ask. he's not sure if he's endeared by the fact Juvia would risk it or terrified that if he agrees she'll realize he was definitely right all along. he's suddenly a little warmer and a little redder than he was a few seconds ago, though when they swing by the refreshments he can hide this by taking whatever drink looks coldest and closest and drinking it all in one swallow.
...ah, great, that was definitely alcoholic. he makes a face at the taste, though the liquid courage might have something to do with him fighting the burn of his nerves to offer, ) Uhm. Well. I guess. If you wanted to, I mean. ( hopefully he doesn't break out a panic sprinkler and bus driver, because then they will probably never speak again. )
[ She doesn't really suspect that there's an underlying reason behind the way their relationship is, outside of the fact something like this shared between them is sort of a norm for her.. she figures this is just the way Peter is. Juvia is an understanding person, most have to be if they want to spend more than five seconds residing at Fairy Tail with the sheer amount of drama. And no matter what his dilemma might be, there's absolutely no way she'd abandon him.
Just like now, how she follows him and even mimics his actions. Actions like taking a drink for herself just to nurse it instead of swallowing it all in one go like he did. When she's desperate enough for her own dose of courage, or stupidity depending on how you squint, she'll resort to this very same table to help her out. The face he makes is even more cute, her smile stretching as she thinks this over and over even as he confirms his fate for a better part of the night. ] Juvia would want to, yes. [ Even if he were to embarrass both of them she'd still hang out with him, no questions asked.
Although, she hopes that'd be the same if she were to do the same. It wouldn't be the first time she turned a public event into a disaster because of her crazy, definitely delusional, plans. ] Juvia doesn't dance all too often, either.. so she's not sure how much support she can give you on the dance floor. [ Or if these people will even tolerate their shenanigans— ] I will try my best, regardless.
[ And with nails tapping at the side of the glass she holds, she tilts her head. ] ..Maybe, you can teach some of your moves to me?
( definitely a good call, if she's going to follow his stupid choices, to learn from his mistakes and not swallow an entire two ball of hard alcohol in one breath. that stuff had not been made up as a shot. it probably wouldn't be so bad if you just sipped it, though. on the bright side, it'll probably make him a little less nervous about the party. here is hoping... for the benefit of everyone.
Peter catches the smile as he shakes off the sour face he'd been wearing, though he has no idea what prompted it. probably for the best, though he can't be horribly put out at the idea she's smiling. Juvia has been through a lot, even just in the past few months — it is good to see her happy. it makes him smile in return, even though he has no clue what has prompted it. turns out as long as she's happy, he's pretty happy himself. )
You don't? I guess, Fairy Tale didn't leave you much time for that? ( he has no actual clue, he's gently trying to understand her life a bit better. as for his part, ) Slow dancing isn't so hard. But if you want to dance like a middleaged dad, then I am your guy.
( that wasn't exactly a no, though, so someone please save Juvia before he teaches her the cabbage patch Juvia deserves better than this.)
..No. [ They all weren't the type for dancing if the fully functioning bar in their guild hall was anything to go by. ] There were times where we were able to relax. The place we went to most would be the beach, but it isn't very fun for Juvia. And they were usually short. We are known for causing trouble. [ In a weird way it makes her kind of proud to say that, despite the implications of their reputation.
It's this moment she chooses to take a sip from her drink as she mulls over her choices. The romantic part of her brain, arguably the dumbest, screams slow dancing just for the chance to be closer to him. ] Juvia.. [ Speaking of, dancing like a middleaged dad should not sound appealing, at all, coming from Peter's mouth.
Mouth!! ] Juvia wants to.. [ Mouth!!! Her eyes stare at his lips far longer than necessary. Not in a tension filled "We need to kiss immediately" kind of way, but the "I'm suddenly hyper aware that we've kissed before, and now I can't stop staring at your lips?" kind of way. Juvia has the decency to look away when realizing it, clearing her throat and trying her hardest to enthusiastically stay on topic. ] ..To learn everything. All of your moves. Anything you want to give to Juvia, she will take!
You don't like it at the beach? ( that surprises him, somehow, since she has such an affinity for water. maybe it was the salt water? he's suddenly curious, and a little sad for her. he's not exactly a beach bum, yet Peter enjoys the beach enough that he feels bad if Juvia can't enjoy it because of her powers.
he's notably incredibly nonplussed by the idea Fairy Tale were troublemakers. Juvia is talking to a vigilante here. he's spread his fair share of trouble. it's just a matter of the heart being in the right place, right?
as for staring at his mouth... lacking the tension, he doesn't quite understand what the fixation is. baffled, he rubs at his mouth and jaw like somehow he must have something on his face that might merit staring. so, for the record, he's not always enormously perceptive on this stuff. in fact, he's rarely perceptive. ) For your own sake, I'll try and only give you the good ones. ( spoiler: there are none that are "good"... she's gonna be stuck with the bad ones, but hopefully they'll at least make her laugh??? )
When you are made of water, the beach becomes rather lackluster. [ He is definitely right about it being about her powers. But that doesn't mean she wouldn't enjoy it if, for example, they both went.. It's all about the people!!! ] ..Also, it is because Juvia tends to burn easily. [ This bit of information is said loud enough for only Peter to hear. It's not every day Juvia talks about the consequences of being super pale, mostly because it's a little embarrassing.
Definitely not as embarrassing as how easily her thoughts stray, but brief topic eases her heart. Even more that he takes to the idea of her guild well enough to not pass judgement on the destruction they cause.
There is no doubt in her mind he will make her laugh..... And she is not sure whether she should be sad that there's no way she can say she doesn't know what he means (the words dancing like a middleaged dad echo loudly in her skull). But at least his easy cooperation helps her forget how painfully loud she was seconds before. ] Will you need Juvia to do anything? Stay as still as a doll so you can position her, perhaps??
( he'd never thought about it that way. for his part, Peter has always liked the ocean, though he has been a little skittish about it since his spider-bite. turns out, he's unbelievably cut for a nerd, and people always stare and worse yet, ask questions. he's not really great about fibbing his way through such situations, so it's better to just avoid them.
though, he's just as much a sucker as Juvia, since Peter is also certain he'd still like visiting the beach if it meant showing Juvia it could be fun, water and all. ) We should go sometime. Maybe after sundown, so no sunburns. ( wouldn't help her on the pale front, though for the record, he doesn't think there's a problem with how she looks now. he would definitely say she looks perfect just as she is... actually, no he wouldn't. he'd never say that. friends don't talk like that, right???
even if it would probably result in them getting uncomfortably close for the sake of dance lessons if he had to move her every way he wanted her to, Peter resolutely shakes his head. ) Just follow the disaster the best you can. The best thing about dancing badly is that there is no such thing as too bad, right? It's all horrible. ( someone please save her, before it is too late... )
[ Juvia will definitely stare, cut nerdy body or otherwise, and probably make him even more miffed about going to the beach. While she won't ask questions, since she really knows everything she has to, she sure will inconspicuously put her grubby paws on him whenever fate will allow her.
The fact that he even brings up the idea of going makes her heart stir-- she'll have to go ask Leanne and Misa what swimsuit would leave the best impression..!!!! ] Juvia would love that. In fact, there's a cavern Juvia heard about that's supposed to be very romantic... [ Not the word they used to describe it, at all, but she feels safe enough to say it out loud without getting too embarrassed. She even sounds a little mischievous, if he listens to her tone hard enough.
But it shifts into something more understanding when bad dancing comes up again. ] We should go somewhere with less people. You are very.. [ A pause, because she wants to say gangly but she doesn't like how the word sounds. Or at least, sounds when she wants to describe Peter. She chews on her lip for the few seconds she takes to think over her choice in words. ] ..Big, after all. But are you sure, though? Juvia, also, follows orders very well.
( see, this is all the more reason to go when it is pitch dark out. no sunburns, no having to look at each other, everything will be just perfect! though, may the record show that Peter would probably not mind the touching. that is somehow less embarrassing than the gawking and uncomfortable questions... especially when it is done in the dark. everything is easier when one does it in the darkness... why is that?
Peter, bless his heart, has no idea how a cave could possibly be romantic. he assumes Juvia is misunderstanding the concept, because she does manage to see romance in almost everything. after they got accidentally married, one would think Peter Parker would learn to be more trusting of her romance detection, though being right on the marriage thing does not make her right on everything. Juvia was uniquely gifted in finding the romantic inclinations in even the most mundane of situations, after all. despite her slightly devious tone, he doesn't see too much reason to be concerned. how bad can a romance cave be? ) A romantic cavern, huh? Is it anything like a Tunnel of Love? ( why would you ask this, Peter... for one thing she probably has no idea what that is and for another, it sounds horribly dirty. but it's too late to take it back, it has already been said.
Peter is a great many things, however, one of the things he isn't is completely humorless about his own ridiculousness. big, huh? okay, that's fair. he laughs, shaking his head. ) Maybe that's a good idea. Less potential victims on the sidelines. ( and, more importantly, less people around to see what a horrible dancer he is. he has enough pride that he'd like to keep that on the downlow if possible. )
[ Probably because Peter won't have to endure the intense stares and (strangely) complex facial expressions she will make if they were ever Truly secluded in a cavern. It's terrifying how simple it is for her to focus all her attention on one thing, and sadly, she'd want that thing-- Peter in this case-- to be bathed in light. Blinding, super hot light. She will endure every awkward hand fumble or conversation starter if it means she can stare at his face. His hair, too. Mostly his face, maybe his arms. ]
No. It's vastly different. A romantic cavern is like getting washed up on the beach after a terrible and heart wrenching shipwreck only to discover we are the only two survivors. It also makes a very cute picnic spot. [ He is right though about both those things. Her actual talent of making everything romantic and cute, and also having no idea what the Tunnel of Love is. But the name alone gives her enough of an idea to pass judgment. ] But if Peter wanted to go in the Tunnel of Love, Juvia will not protest. [ Granted, if he wanted to go anywhere she wouldn't have an issue with it, but she thinks he already knows that enough to where she doesn't have to explain how much of a puppy she is. ] And good.
Then we can either claim a balcony, or go to the garden. [ She says, all the while packing an absurd amount of food onto a plate for him to eat later. At least she's not shoving it into her purse? ] Which would Peter prefer?
( he's really going to have to convince Juvia some things are better in the dark. Peter is too easily ashamed to be automatically at ease in a perfectly lit heavy petty session. in the dark it's just easier and your imagination and senses go hand in hand. then again, considering how strong his senses are, he might be cheating a tiny little bit on that one. okay, if not pitch darkness, then limited light??? they gotta work their way up to fully lit makeouts, if that is Juvia's kink.
okay, so, that is definitely not what he was expecting when she hit him with the phrase, "a romantic cavern". a tourist attraction, sure. a landmark that she'd found particularly striking, perhaps. being marooned doesn't sound at all romantic to him, to be honest, though if it had to happen Juvia would be one of the few people he'd trust along with him. not really for the potential romance, though... Peter isn't quite as gifted at spotting it as Juvia, it seems. ) I'm totally on for picnics, though let's avoid getting marooned if we can.
( just to be on the safe side... he's not exactly gifted at survivalism, Juvia, he would be the weak link in that situation.
since she doesn't ask him to explain what a Tunnel of Love is, he doesn't. she might be disappointed with the concept if she knew what it really was, though the likelihood of one existing on this planet was limited. she might be better off not knowing, her mental image was probably more promising than the real thing. Peter does not presume the plate she's preparing is for him, so he is mildly impressed by her appetite as he contemplates the options and decides, ) Uh, balcony? If you want? Do you want me to carry that for you?
[ If he really wanted to try and talk her down from keeping the light bill up from having the lamp on, it wouldn't take a lot.. Even if she asserted herself, and her opinion by extension, she has a rather big soft spot for Peter. She'd probably forgo her Weird Kinks just so he can have the comfort of the dark.
And sorry Peter.. there's just something inherently romantic about having to depend on each other for survival and being forced to bond through their trauma and fall in love. Deep, deep, deep in love. Okay, she doesn't say that part out loud... only implies it.
She smiles, perking up at the idea of packing a lunch for him. Something special for him to eat.. made with her own hands. And the promise of a lovey-dovey atmosphere, the lovey-dovey atmosphere she will definitely take advantage of. ] Yes.. Juvia will happily protect Peter from any intruders who wish to interrupt our private time together.. alone. [ No marooning on her watch, especially near any stray waters. Regardless, she looks a bit too satisfied with his answer, smug even.
The expression lasts on her face even as she gives a cursory sweep over the food she hasn't touched, yet. ] The balcony is secluded as well. [ A good choice, by extension..... ] And please, if you could. [ She gives a nod, briefly looking up from the table to him before gently putting the tray in his hands. That doesn't stop her from plucking one more treat off the table and onto their plate. ] Did you want something sweet to drink? Or the same thing you had before? Water, perhaps?
( truth be told, Peter is probably guilty of the same at this point. if Juvia professed a preference for light, he probably would be embarrassed yet not particularly able to refuse her. truth be told he's not exactly shy, he and Gwen had done their fair share of making out with lights on (with him half naked at that) and he hadn't thought much about it. maybe the trick is to just get on with it because after the make out starts he forgets about the mood lighting pretty quickly.
he shakes his head at the idea she will protect him from intruders on their private time. only Juvia would be worried about such a possibility. Peter would possibly comment on it if Juvia did not balance the overly full tray of food in his hands, leaving him to focus on that instead. wow, she must be hungry... ) Let's not with the last thing I had. ( he doesn't think this evening will go better if he spends it tipsy. he might be part spider, yet his mutation doesn't stop him from being a bit of a lightweight, even if his system toxins quickly. )
I'm okay. Really. ( he thinks there's a good chance his nerves would result in him spilling it or dropping it or something even worse that he can't totally imagine at the moment. in fact holding the tray might not have been a good idea either, so hopefully his spidey senses save him on this one and he doesn't end up turning their night into a disaster from throwing it at himself or even worse, her. ) Let's go, before anyone steals our spot. ( secluded sounds nice, considering how packed the gala is. truth be told, he's already ready for a bit of quiet. )
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Taking care of him, hypothetically or not, is her job through and through. If it means letting him get his fingers prune-y in her magic, just to sleep—or pass out? she hasn't thought about the details yet— just say the word. But if he wants to do something to detract them from their privately built atmosphere, the one that makes her feel giddy about their time together, it simply won't happen. Buttons? More like another thing in her way of a nice evening with her roommate, friend, and definitely not her date?
Realistically, they'll both probably have to deal with that at a later time when they come full circle, but that's not something she's concerned about. Juvia, not being from New York City, does not know what the hell that expression (white people? ??? can't dance??) is, but nods anyway. One day she'll tell him she has no idea what he's talking about... ]
Oh.. [ Ah, cute.. She doesn't bother hiding the amusement she feels at figuring out what he means. It makes sense that he wouldn't be good at it, it's exactly how she imagined it to be. She feels disgustingly endeared to the way he tries to explain it, even if he is putting himself down in the process. ] Would you be willing to show Juvia your absolute best tonight?
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the phrase "white guys can't dance" isn't the most off the wall colloquialism he's thrown her way, in fact it's almost self explanatory. still, if she ever did stop him in the middle of his nonsense, one of these days maybe he'd learn to avoid pop culture references. ...maybe. it's sort of like asking a fish not to swim, yet a determined fish might try.
Peter was rather afraid she might ask that. he does his best to convince people how terrible he is at dancing in the hopes no one would be brave enough to ask. he's not sure if he's endeared by the fact Juvia would risk it or terrified that if he agrees she'll realize he was definitely right all along. he's suddenly a little warmer and a little redder than he was a few seconds ago, though when they swing by the refreshments he can hide this by taking whatever drink looks coldest and closest and drinking it all in one swallow.
...ah, great, that was definitely alcoholic. he makes a face at the taste, though the liquid courage might have something to do with him fighting the burn of his nerves to offer, ) Uhm. Well. I guess. If you wanted to, I mean. ( hopefully he doesn't break out a panic sprinkler and bus driver, because then they will probably never speak again. )
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Just like now, how she follows him and even mimics his actions. Actions like taking a drink for herself just to nurse it instead of swallowing it all in one go like he did. When she's desperate enough for her own dose of courage, or stupidity depending on how you squint, she'll resort to this very same table to help her out. The face he makes is even more cute, her smile stretching as she thinks this over and over even as he confirms his fate for a better part of the night. ] Juvia would want to, yes. [ Even if he were to embarrass both of them she'd still hang out with him, no questions asked.
Although, she hopes that'd be the same if she were to do the same. It wouldn't be the first time she turned a public event into a disaster because of her crazy, definitely delusional, plans. ] Juvia doesn't dance all too often, either.. so she's not sure how much support she can give you on the dance floor. [ Or if these people will even tolerate their shenanigans— ] I will try my best, regardless.
[ And with nails tapping at the side of the glass she holds, she tilts her head. ] ..Maybe, you can teach some of your moves to me?
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Peter catches the smile as he shakes off the sour face he'd been wearing, though he has no idea what prompted it. probably for the best, though he can't be horribly put out at the idea she's smiling. Juvia has been through a lot, even just in the past few months — it is good to see her happy. it makes him smile in return,
even though he has no clue what has prompted it. turns out as long as she's happy, he's pretty happy himself. )
You don't? I guess, Fairy Tale didn't leave you much time for that? ( he has no actual clue, he's gently trying to understand her life a bit better. as for his part, ) Slow dancing isn't so hard. But if you want to dance like a middleaged dad, then I am your guy.
( that wasn't exactly a no, though, so someone please save Juvia before he teaches her the cabbage patch Juvia deserves better than this. )
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It's this moment she chooses to take a sip from her drink as she mulls over her choices. The romantic part of her brain, arguably the dumbest, screams slow dancing just for the chance to be closer to him. ] Juvia.. [ Speaking of, dancing like a middleaged dad should not sound appealing, at all, coming from Peter's mouth.
Mouth!! ] Juvia wants to.. [ Mouth!!! Her eyes stare at his lips far longer than necessary. Not in a tension filled "We need to kiss immediately" kind of way, but the "I'm suddenly hyper aware that we've kissed before, and now I can't stop staring at your lips?" kind of way. Juvia has the decency to look away when realizing it, clearing her throat and trying her hardest to enthusiastically stay on topic. ] ..To learn everything. All of your moves. Anything you want to give to Juvia, she will take!
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he's notably incredibly nonplussed by the idea Fairy Tale were troublemakers. Juvia is talking to a vigilante here. he's spread his fair share of trouble. it's just a matter of the heart being in the right place, right?
as for staring at his mouth... lacking the tension, he doesn't quite understand what the fixation is. baffled, he rubs at his mouth and jaw like somehow he must have something on his face that might merit staring. so, for the record, he's not always enormously perceptive on this stuff. in fact, he's rarely perceptive. ) For your own sake, I'll try and only give you the good ones. ( spoiler: there are none that are "good"... she's gonna be stuck with the bad ones, but hopefully they'll at least make her laugh??? )
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Definitely not as embarrassing as how easily her thoughts stray, but brief topic eases her heart. Even more that he takes to the idea of her guild well enough to not pass judgement on the destruction they cause.
There is no doubt in her mind he will make her laugh..... And she is not sure whether she should be sad that there's no way she can say she doesn't know what he means (the words dancing like a middleaged dad echo loudly in her skull). But at least his easy cooperation helps her forget how painfully loud she was seconds before. ] Will you need Juvia to do anything? Stay as still as a doll so you can position her, perhaps??
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though, he's just as much a sucker as Juvia, since Peter is also certain he'd still like visiting the beach if it meant showing Juvia it could be fun, water and all. ) We should go sometime. Maybe after sundown, so no sunburns. ( wouldn't help her on the pale front, though for the record, he doesn't think there's a problem with how she looks now. he would definitely say she looks perfect just as she is... actually, no he wouldn't. he'd never say that. friends don't talk like that, right???
even if it would probably result in them getting uncomfortably close for the sake of dance lessons if he had to move her every way he wanted her to, Peter resolutely shakes his head. ) Just follow the disaster the best you can. The best thing about dancing badly is that there is no such thing as too bad, right? It's all horrible. ( someone please save her, before it is too late... )
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The fact that he even brings up the idea of going makes her heart stir-- she'll have to go ask Leanne and Misa what swimsuit would leave the best impression..!!!! ] Juvia would love that. In fact, there's a cavern Juvia heard about that's supposed to be very romantic... [ Not the word they used to describe it, at all, but she feels safe enough to say it out loud without getting too embarrassed. She even sounds a little mischievous, if he listens to her tone hard enough.
But it shifts into something more understanding when bad dancing comes up again. ] We should go somewhere with less people. You are very.. [ A pause, because she wants to say gangly but she doesn't like how the word sounds. Or at least, sounds when she wants to describe Peter. She chews on her lip for the few seconds she takes to think over her choice in words. ] ..Big, after all. But are you sure, though? Juvia, also, follows orders very well.
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Peter, bless his heart, has no idea how a cave could possibly be romantic. he assumes Juvia is misunderstanding the concept, because she does manage to see romance in almost everything. after they got accidentally married, one would think Peter Parker would learn to be more trusting of her romance detection, though being right on the marriage thing does not make her right on everything. Juvia was uniquely gifted in finding the romantic inclinations in even the most mundane of situations, after all. despite her slightly devious tone, he doesn't see too much reason to be concerned. how bad can a romance cave be? ) A romantic cavern, huh? Is it anything like a Tunnel of Love? ( why would you ask this, Peter... for one thing she probably has no idea what that is and for another, it sounds horribly dirty. but it's too late to take it back, it has already been said.
Peter is a great many things, however, one of the things he isn't is completely humorless about his own ridiculousness. big, huh? okay, that's fair. he laughs, shaking his head. ) Maybe that's a good idea. Less potential victims on the sidelines. ( and, more importantly, less people around to see what a horrible dancer he is. he has enough pride that he'd like to keep that on the downlow if possible. )
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No. It's vastly different. A romantic cavern is like getting washed up on the beach after a terrible and heart wrenching shipwreck only to discover we are the only two survivors. It also makes a very cute picnic spot. [ He is right though about both those things. Her actual talent of making everything romantic and cute, and also having no idea what the Tunnel of Love is. But the name alone gives her enough of an idea to pass judgment. ] But if Peter wanted to go in the Tunnel of Love, Juvia will not protest. [ Granted, if he wanted to go anywhere she wouldn't have an issue with it, but she thinks he already knows that enough to where she doesn't have to explain how much of a puppy she is. ] And good.
Then we can either claim a balcony, or go to the garden. [ She says, all the while packing an absurd amount of food onto a plate for him to eat later. At least she's not shoving it into her purse? ] Which would Peter prefer?
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okay, so, that is definitely not what he was expecting when she hit him with the phrase, "a romantic cavern". a tourist attraction, sure. a landmark that she'd found particularly striking, perhaps. being marooned doesn't sound at all romantic to him, to be honest, though if it had to happen Juvia would be one of the few people he'd trust along with him. not really for the potential romance, though... Peter isn't quite as gifted at spotting it as Juvia, it seems. ) I'm totally on for picnics, though let's avoid getting marooned if we can.
( just to be on the safe side... he's not exactly gifted at survivalism, Juvia, he would be the weak link in that situation.
since she doesn't ask him to explain what a Tunnel of Love is, he doesn't. she might be disappointed with the concept if she knew what it really was, though the likelihood of one existing on this planet was limited. she might be better off not knowing, her mental image was probably more promising than the real thing. Peter does not presume the plate she's preparing is for him, so he is mildly impressed by her appetite as he contemplates the options and decides, ) Uh, balcony? If you want? Do you want me to carry that for you?
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And sorry Peter.. there's just something inherently romantic about having to depend on each other for survival and being forced to bond through their trauma and fall in love. Deep, deep, deep in love. Okay, she doesn't say that part out loud... only implies it.
She smiles, perking up at the idea of packing a lunch for him. Something special for him to eat.. made with her own hands. And the promise of a lovey-dovey atmosphere, the lovey-dovey atmosphere she will definitely take advantage of. ] Yes.. Juvia will happily protect Peter from any intruders who wish to interrupt our private time together.. alone. [ No marooning on her watch, especially near any stray waters. Regardless, she looks a bit too satisfied with his answer, smug even.
The expression lasts on her face even as she gives a cursory sweep over the food she hasn't touched, yet. ] The balcony is secluded as well. [ A good choice, by extension..... ] And please, if you could. [ She gives a nod, briefly looking up from the table to him before gently putting the tray in his hands. That doesn't stop her from plucking one more treat off the table and onto their plate. ] Did you want something sweet to drink? Or the same thing you had before? Water, perhaps?
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he shakes his head at the idea she will protect him from intruders on their private time. only Juvia would be worried about such a possibility. Peter would possibly comment on it if Juvia did not balance the overly full tray of food in his hands, leaving him to focus on that instead. wow, she must be hungry... ) Let's not with the last thing I had. ( he doesn't think this evening will go better if he spends it tipsy. he might be part spider, yet his mutation doesn't stop him from being a bit of a lightweight, even if his system toxins quickly. )
I'm okay. Really. ( he thinks there's a good chance his nerves would result in him spilling it or dropping it or something even worse that he can't totally imagine at the moment. in fact holding the tray might not have been a good idea either, so hopefully his spidey senses save him on this one and he doesn't end up turning their night into a disaster from throwing it at himself or even worse, her. ) Let's go, before anyone steals our spot. ( secluded sounds nice, considering how packed the gala is. truth be told, he's already ready for a bit of quiet. )