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--again, Praetor! That is not enough ice.

[ The feed snaps on and swivels just a bit awkwardly, as though the recorder is trying to fit the Gear in its claws before it rights itself. Then the Gear turns and shows one scantily clad Empeor with her back turned, unaware of her Pokemon's scheme for video shenanigans. Standing large, proud, but head bending low to the ground, is Saber's Gyarados Praetor and there appears to be... large chunks of ice collecting before the short blonde.

To those wondering, the answer is quickly shown as Praetor's fangs freeze over with ice before she snaps her jaws several times to have the ice fall to the collection. It seems Saber has been at this for some time as there's quite a collection and a bag in her hand before she nods in approval and begins scooping up the ice in her bag. Remember, folks! She has to bend a bit to do this. ]

Very good, Praetor. This will last me for... hmm, a few minutes. Do not worry, I will treat you for this kindness later on-- [ As she talks, it sounds as though her throat caught up on something, sounding hoarse before she has a brief coughing fit, bursts of flame accompanying the sounds. She makes a frustrated noise, and the Pokemon holding the Gear briefly shakes with an amused chuckle before a delivery bird cries and flies its appearance into the scene.

Once she's recovered, Saber arches a brow while straightening herself and turns to face the Pidgeot. In the bird's talons is a rather... large bouquet of roses. As she takes the bouquet, Saber giggles. ]

Honestly, I must commend this secret admirer of mine: even through these diseases, they find time to send such love my way! Still... [ She takes a moment to give those roses a good whiff, then shake her head. ] Woe is my power, for I cannot hold these for long lest they turn into ash within my hands! Machina!

[ A Metagross lumbers onto the scene and Saber turns to place the bouquet right on top of his metal head with an amused laugh. To its credit, the Metagross doesn't look the slightest perturbed and awaits further orders. ] Place this with the others. I have a matter in which I must address to my audience.

[ The Pokemon holding the Gear jerks in surprise to that revelation. How did she know?! The Metagross goes to do as it's asked as Saber gives a stern look to the camera (and her mischievous Pokemon). ]

Truly, Aestus, if you wished to play around with the Gear, you should have told me! No matter, this will be brief, and I shall place a proper punishment on you later. [ She clears her throat, and small pillars of steam leave the corner of her lips as she does so. ]

Lately, it has come to my attention that there are those of us who are warriors, artisans of the battlefield back in our worlds. Though this realm places an odd restriction on carrying such, the authorities do not mind the crafting of wooden, practice ones. And I do believe with current events, having these extensions of our arms would be quite useful to have. That said, I, Saber, will be starting up a business of crafting these tools for others.

Do look forward for future updates on my progress.

[ Then she gives a very imperial wave and the feed quickly shuts. ]

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[ His answer makes her laugh softly, but with joy. And no, she is not blushing. Shush. ]

And does that desire tie in with your previous reason?

[Well, that doesn't seem like a bad reaction, so he relaxes a bit. However it does take him a while to figure out how to answer that]

Um...sort of? I mean, you are my friend. Your smile's different though.

[Hard for him to articulate it, more than anything. He at least knows his thoughts on that matter, though it's only Riku's teasing that got him to think more aobut it]

What of my smile that attracts you, Ventus? Enlighten me.

[ This intrigues her greatly. Perhaps if he hasn't figured it out himself, perhaps... Oh, what a wild thought! ]

It...hm.

[He takes a few moments to sort out how to put it to words. Getting to see her smile just has this way of warming him over. Ven loves seeing the people he cares about happy, but there's something distinctive about Nero smiling]

It's like dawnlight.

[The warmth it causes, and how pleasant it is reall does remind him of those first golden rays peeking over the horizon]

[ She did not just gasp like a little schoolgirl-- no wait, she did. She just tried to quickly muffle it behind her hand. ]

W-Wha--?!

[ Okay, so she was going for that, but Saber didn't expect that. The gaps between her fingers show the telltale sign of a hard blush on her face, and is that... steam pouring out of her ears.

Curse this plague. ]

[ Ahhhh, but the overwhelming joy she is feeling in her chest is reflected in her quick intakes of breath and the hammering of her heart. ]

That...! That is...!

[ Quick! She needed to get her composure, but it's pretty hard since, due to an even bigger spike in temperature, the bag on her head is just melting, but she doesn't seem to notice even as the moisture pours down her face. ]

Ventus, your... your words are beautiful, but they are thrown with cruel intent! Sabotage, that is what this is! Sabotage!

[Ven can't help being first puzzled and then concerned by her reaction. He's flustered Nero before, sure, but he doesn't think she's ever really reacted like this. And that does worry him, since as far as he can tell she thinks he had some kind of ill intent.

Although what is bad about liking someone's smile escapes him entirely...]

I um... [Am so confused Nero] I wasn't trying to hurt you just now.

You did not! But you should be careful with your words! Did I not tell you before that they can be disarming? Especially with a face like yours! Such sincerity is far too endearing and distracting!

[ What is logic with Emperor Nero, indeed. ]

But isn't honesty the best policy?

[He's not sure what he did wrong, favorite Emperor]

That is besides the point!

[ In fact, she's almost completely forgotten the entire point of their conversation. She's just so flustered now. ]

I don't really understand what's wrong.

[Well, he does, but he's more concerned about her right now]

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Ventus! You cannot see what you seem to be conveying with your words?

[His bro sure had ideas, though he's still trying to wrap his mind around it. Those sorts of things a person's just supposed to know, right?

And maybe bust into a musical number for? He was pretty sure that's how people ought to make these things obvious where he comes from]

I didn't mean to upset you with it.

You--! Ugh, you did not upset me with such a revelation! Do you not know what you are saying to me, Ventus?

[ In other words: STOP BEING SUCH A DERP. IT'S MAKING THINGS HARDER TO TRY AND RATIONALIZE....... oh, who is she kidding. She's feeling quite giddy, though. ]

Things are different here from how they are back home. It's not something I understand very well.

[Does this help, Nero? His reality doesn't work the way things do for the rest of the universe - any non-evil entity isn't guaranteed an 80% chance of reciprocated feelings]

Then let me convey through with my own words in hopes that my voice will penetrate that thick veil of mystery over our different cultures!

[ Deep breath. Compose yourself, you are an emperor! ]

You have fallen for me!

[...

Did the bulb in that streetlight nearby explode? Why yes, yes it did]

[ She hears, and even sees that bulb go out behind him, too. ]

Aha! It is as I thought! You do!

[Ven doesn't know how to respond at first, aside feeling grateful his face is already red with pika-cheeks]

I...I guess I should figure out how to replace that...

[Such a very awkward and embarrassed keyblade apprentice. But he doesn't know what to do, there's no heroic rescues or dragons to slay here. That's how a guy properly romances a girl, right?

Not that Nero would likely need rescuing or help slaying a dragon, but still]

And leave this matter unsettled? Do you not wish to hear my answer on the matter?

[ She sounds almost expectant, hopeful... maybe a bit anxious, too? It has been a long time since anyone seemed to so genuinely love her... is it too much to hope for? Granted, she did not expect this from someone like Ventus, but... ]

[That snaps his attention from the broken light back to Nero, small sparks crackling around his cheeks]

It's not that, I- [It's more that he doesn't even know what to do, things don't work like this back home. Not only that, he really has no idea what kind of response to expect] I'm really new at these things, so I'm not really sure what to do.

[He is nervous, particularly given how uncertain he is, but he can't really be cowardly about it either]

[ And she can tell! But she also notices he's standing his ground despite his obvious hesitation. That emboldens her, summons up her emperor's pride. After all, she nurtured a great relationship with her Master over nearly the course of two months. With Ventus...

Perhaps her wish will be granted even further here.

So she walks closer. Saber knows she doesn't have any fear of rejection or being betrayed by Ventus of all people. All throughout, he never seemed the type. And for all his generosity and care, it is only natural she return the attention back, yes? Both as a ruler, but also as a maiden herself!

She places a hand on his cheek, never minding the slight bit of static she feels upon contact. ]

You are fortunate, then. I am quite the expert on the matter.

[ She smiles before leaning up closer and planting a kiss on his cheek. It's a lingering one, but when she pulls away, there's a confident smirk on her lips. ]

But let us, first, start with something as simple as that, yes?

[It may be that Ventus is very lucky his cheeks can't really get redder in his current state, but the way his face warms up he almost feels like it must be. Perhaps it's Nero's powers, but he really doesn't think so.

Besides, if the pop of another lightbulb in the vicinity isn't enough of a statement, Ven wouldn't know what is]

A-alright...

[It's about all that he can come up with at first, more than a little dumbfounded. First Nero figured him out, and now she's...well, she's okay with it at least]

So then, you um. [He wasn't ever the most eloquent, aside choice snappy retorts battling Vanitas. It's difficult for him to figure out how to put it, quite obviously fumbling.

In the end he can't decide how to say it. Nero responded to his feelings positively, at least he knows that. Still, he can't help but ask] It's okay with you?

[ His answer makes her laugh once more, almost like a young girl once more. ]

I would not accept your love so openly if I did not, Ventus. I accept your love, and you accept mine. Do you?

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