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Although Aerith had been on Earth for a decent amount of time, there was never a time when she stopped to consider herself a poet. It was not a lack of love for the surrounding world that prevented her from doing so, but rather an inability to understand just how romantic the human language could be. Staring at Robin with a hint of scintillation in her eyes, she couldnât find the words to describe just how celestial he looked to her. Like an angel descending from the heavens, it was a challenge to succumb to just how smitten she was feeling with the image before her. âBeautiful.â She said rather innocently, the beat of her heart caught somewhere between her chest and throat. Unknown to Robin, the following question provided her means of relief from the state of awe she was stuck in. âI believe so.â The princess offered, a slender arm coiling around her middle in thought. âOne of my ancestors has the ability to fly. I have been working hard to learn.â Her face feels a bit warm, as does her hands as she nods. A part of her did not understand irony, but she did not have the means to ask when she was too caught up admiring the sight.
âAh.. it is okay. Do not worry yourself.â Aerith piped up sweetly, her mind suddenly filled with nostalgic images of Rohirârim and its weathers. âI can handle this much, Robin. However, it seems you are not well covered yourself.â The girl turned and scurried toward her dresser, thinking for a moment before finally opening a shelf to produce a scarf. âKeep this on, will you?â Her frame inches close as she leans in to wrap the scarf around his neck, enjoying the slight warmth that he emitted. Upon further inspection, she looked rather proud. Perhaps a bit much considering she remained in place, golden hues flittering about in further admiration, lips smiling. âI quite like this color on you.â She said, giggling some, her attention caught on the wispy snowflakes. âAh..â She breathed out slowly, her expression filled with an innocent gaiety akin to that of a small child. âIs there anything wrong with the word date?â She queried, reaching out yet again to touch his gently dampened hair. She had woken up in a mood, because all she wanted to do was keep him close. âOr perhaps you do not want to date. Me? I do not understand. Morgan told me lying is not good.â Ah, her innocence would never get boring and judging by the unbothered look on her face, perhaps she was not understanding the context just yet. âMhm.â She hummed, stepping away to go to her closet. âI was already awake.â
Thinking about Robin being in Morganâs good list made her want to laugh. Mainly because he was certainly on there, perhaps at the top. At least, Aerithâs bias toward him would make her think the same of Morgan. Once she had picked out adequate clothing to her standards, which were certainly not the same as those of earthlings, her eyes sparkled with merriment yet again. This morning was certainly filled with pleasant surprises and the alien princess could not get enough of it. âMay I have a cookie?â She asked, looking quite shy at even bothering to ask. Upon asking, her hands clasped together as she bounced in place. âOh, I want to go now! I do want to build things. We will fight? With the snow? Ah! I really am excited. I did not know things such as sleighs and snow fights were a thing.â
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He had always been the confident one, someone who always held his eyes high and never giving in to intimidation; Robin was quite used to be the one in control of the situation at all times, but ah, when it came to Aerith it seemed all the way around. He would fidget with his hands more than intended and little smiles would escape from his lips whenever she spoke. His eyes never left hers, but it was a matter of attraction instead of control. As she seemed to ponder between the appropriate words to respond, he bit his lower lip unconsciously in unexpected anxiety.  The word hit like a wave of warmth against his skin.  Not like he wasnât used to compliments ( gosh, he had inherited his fatherâs ego ), but hers were also so HONEST.  âAre you sure you are describing me and not yourself?â  THAT WAS SO LAME. Robin even scolded himself in silence for such a cheesy comeback. âThank youâ, he decided to add in attempt to redeem himself. âWe should uh... train together someday; I think we could advance more if we team upâ, Robin offered with a half-smile.
âItâs alright, I donât think it will get colderâ, he brushed it off, but he knew very well that winter nights in the city were something concerning; he definitely didnât prioritize his clothing that morning, all for being in a rush to see her. Robin was still thinking about his outfit when something soft hung from his neck.  Oh, she was rather close again.  Her fingers brushing his skin made him go uncharacteristically silent. âI----â, only then he looked down to appreciate the scarf properly. âItâs my favorite color, thank you, Aerâiâ, he thanked her with a larger smile, âdefinitely keeping it on, you can count on thatâ, he chuckled happily while still looking at her with longing ever-present in his stare. The fuzzy sensation that had nested between them suddenly shook on his side when she asked about the word. âNO!â, he almost yelled, â----I mean... itâs not a bad word and much less the... the other thingâ, Robin blushed and he had to look away for a second. He sighed. âMorgan is right...â, he admitted and knowing Aerithâs naiveness when it came to terrestrial things, it wouldnât be good to gatekeep these terms, specially if someone else ever invited her out in a date -----the simple thought caused a turmoil in his head----- donât be a possessive little bitch, Robin, he told himself. âA date is when you go out with someone to spend time with them, get to know them better and potentially --but not always-- become each otherâs special oneâ, he explained and for a second he wondered if he hadnât used quite a childish way to describe the experience. Aerith was someone who always wanted to do the right thing and even if Robin was used to more devious actions, he didnât consider it appropriate to involve her in them. âYâknow what? Youâre right, I will talk to Morgan while you change clothes, does that sound good to you?â
Robin stood next to the door to calm his nerves as she picked her outfit for the day; was he really gonna tell her today? Initially, he wanted to wait until Christmas but there was this hunch that advised him against it. The sooner the better, but he didnât know exactly WHY. âAh, yes! Grab as many as you want, brought them for us to shareâ, Robin stated. Her excitement about the whole situation caused yet another smile on his lips. âYes, it is a game that mostly children play but adults who say they donât enjoy it are plainly lyingâ, he added. âI have a sleigh at home and there is a hill nearby so we can go there near the end of the dayâ, Robin suggested.









