subways part 3

[tsuntrader]

OOOOH ELESA AND INGO OOOOOOOH

no seriously Ingo stop getting stabbed

getting stabbed is bad

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[infinitefrown]

[Whoa, this is impressive. The building itself is huge, and since it's empty Ingo can hear his footstep's echo bouncing off the walls as he moves forward.

The spotlights are a little startling, but only half-expected. This is Elesa he's dealing with, here, and-- she looks... ...]

...Beautiful. [He strides up to her as quickly as he can while still retaining his dignity, smiling a little. Gosh, she's just... how did he even end up with such a gorgeous, well-to-do girlfriend?? He's still baffled about it, sometimes. But if he voiced this he'd get in trouble for being self-deprecating.

Can he admire her up close? He doesn't want to ruin her pose, but he'd really like to hold her and examine the details....] I didn't think you could look any more elegant.

[boltbadge]

Hah, you like it that much? Even the color?

[From blonde to black was a pretty dramatic transition! But she drops pose, of course, smiling coyly up at Ingo.]

Soon, this stage will be more formally set up. Challengers can all have a taste of the runway before facing me, and when they defeat me they will get their chance to walk in the spotlight!

[infinitefrown]

You're asking a man who has worn black for almost every day of his life if he likes the color. [Of course he likes it.]

Combining your modeling stage and battling platform into one, as well... I'm sure it will provide a lot of interest for challengers. It's very like you. [He can't quite feel her bare skin through his gloves when he puts his hands on her waist, but it's quite nice nonetheless...]

[boltbadge]

[Getting closer, definitely yes. She rests one hand on Ingo's shoulder, the other hand fiddling with his tie.]

That, and I can keep a lot of my modeling closer to home. That way, I don't have to spend lunch breaks on the phone - you and I can go out together.

[infinitefrown]

Ah. [His fingers tighten ever so slightly on her waist, eager.] That alone is something to look forward to.

[g-getting to see her more often... elesa you smart woman. He's just gonna hold her close forever, leaning in a little to bring his face closer to hers.]

[boltbadge]

[Kiss? Yes please. She gives him a quick one, before tugging down his hat.]

Now! You can avoid working through your lunch break. Because I know how bad you get!

[infinitefrown]

[Wh-- dfssfad elesa... fixing his hat!!]

Well.... guilty as charged. [A-hah.] But I'll be better at it, now that I have something to really motivate me.

[oh, he is so taken with you, Elesa...]

[boltbadge]

Good. And... so long as the gym is under construction, I'm not leaving Nimbasa. So you and I will get plenty of personal time together...

[infinitefrown]

[She gets another kiss for that, his answer murmured against her lips.]

Nothing but convenient, this move. Hmm. [He is more than okay with this.]

[boltbadge]

[She chuckles, quietly, against his lips in turn.]

Hmmhmm, why'd it take me so long to make a move on you...

[infinitefrown]

You did better with acting on it than I did, in any case. [N....Not that that's hard...........]

[boltbadge]

You wouldn't have made a move, would you? Even if you had thought about being with me.

Did you think about it, before I spoke up?

[infinitefrown]

I did. Ah... ... but I tried not to. [...] I hadn't really considered myself, er... in the runnings....

[ahah hah ha ha ha ingo your modesty goes too far and turns into poor self esteem......]

[boltbadge]

And why not? What does some stranger have that you don't, Ingo?

[infinitefrown]

[A farther-ranging set of visible emotions? More wordly knowledge? Less attachment to trains? They're not hermits?.....]

I'm... not sure. [...] I'm a fairly insular person, as you know, so I didn't really.... [think he was well-rounded enough...]

[boltbadge]

Can you even name anything positive about yourself?

[infinitefrown]

[...Um...]

...Strong work ethic? [...but even that has repercussions, doesn't it. GEE INGO YOU DON'T LOOK TOO SURE OF YOURSELF]

[boltbadge]

Oh, really. That's it?

[infinitefrown]

[No? Yes??.... UH...] Well, I'm an adept battler, I suppose...

[um, uh... and he can drive trains.... and uh....] I've learned to cook fairly decently over the years....

[but ingo you're still using all those modest modifiers]

[boltbadge]

And how would you describe me, Ingo?

[infinitefrown]

[That's easier.... unless this is a trap oh god NO INGO DON'T OVERTHINK IT] Confident, level-headed, witty, a brilliant battler and a well-adjusted woman.

[He moves his hand up her waist a little, thoughtful.] And quite attractive.

[boltbadge]

And all of those things are things I can easily own up to. But you'd be surprised, wouldn't you, if I said that you are a very handsome, very smart, and very charming man.

[infinitefrown]

...Yes.

[Surprised... and embarrassed.]

[boltbadge]

Do you realize how silly that is, at least? Because you are very much all those things, and more. You're a gentle and loving man, you're very handsome when you're not being cute, and absolutely polite and cordial. Honestly! I boast about you to the other girls, because you're everything a girl could ever dream of having.

[infinitefrown]

Elesa..... [nooo omg stop what is he supposed to say to that AAHHH NOPE HUGGING HER CLOSE SO SHE DOESN'T SEE HIS RED FACE]