lostinluck

very well. * a quaint dusting off of his clothing, * state your business, then. 

⋆.ೃ࿔ @feathrflaunt  ❜͟   
            
            occasionally.   [ a pause. ]   i didn’t mean to startle you.  

⋆.ೃ࿔ @godlyhuntings  ❜͟   
            
            [ from her comfortable position on the sofa,  she peeks just over her book before shutting it completely,  revealing a lit up expression. ]   is the sky blue?   [ the words slip out almost immediately.  bare legs are revealed after removing the blanket from herself.  she sets her novel down on the coffee table before adjusting her skirt. ]   are we going now? 

[ He doesn't flinch or retreat as she steps into his space, his dark gaze simply shifting downward for a brief fraction of a second to meet her eyes, completely unfazed by the proximity. A faint, low breath escapes him as his head tilts slightly to the side, his posture effortless while tracking her visible expressions. ] " There's a first time for everything keeps things interesting, doesn't it ? " [ A slow, quiet smirk tugs at one corner of his lips, his tone cool, steady, and utterly relaxed as he holds her gaze. ] " Sounds like you've just been lucky with the people making those predictions. But if you're testing how far that track record goes, go on ( ... ) push it a little further and let's see how well it holds up , yeah ? "

⋆.ೃ࿔ @crimsonhour  ❜͟   
            
            [ it’s his reaction that piques her interest further.  the game of cat and mouse starting to feel like something more .. equal.  ‘he can keep up’ —-  how refreshing.  after circling him whole,  she stops in her tracks.  her neck cranes upward to the taller figure. ]    two centuries.   [ her expression doesn’t change.  the same sly expression is worn,  assessing him.  a quiet hum can be heard from her.  the words offered to her are taken in for consideration.  the corners of her lips turn upwards,  pearly whites exposing. ]   you know,  people keep telling me that.    [ her gaze drops deliberately over him for half a second before returning to his eyes. ]    that eventually my luck’s gonna run out.   [ suki takes one small step closer,  invading just enough of the space between them to turn his warning into something more like a dare. ]   so far?  pretty terrible track record on that prediction.  

[ He stays still as she circles around him, his dark eyes following her movement without any rush. A low, soft hum passes his lips, a subtle lip twitch tugging at the side of his mouth into a dry, amused smirk. He tilts his head slightly, his dark gaze calm and completely unbothered as he tracks her steps through visual focus alone no gold in his eyes, no flash of fangs, just a dark, cool, human-like composure watching her physical body move. ] " Lies ? ( ... ) Now why would I lie to you ? If you can really tell, then you already know I'm older than I look. " [ He lets out a small, quiet chuckle, his dark eyes locking onto hers as she comes into view again, assessing her external reaction. ] " I've got about two centuries on you ( ... ) give or take a few decades around two hundred and fifty. But I’ll give you a tip asking a guy his age while circling him like target practice isn't going to get you the full story. Let's see if that luck of yours is actually working, or if it runs out first. "

/  replies coming tonight 

[ he lets out a quiet, huffed breath of amusement, the corner of his mouth twitching upward into a soft, innocent smirk as he holds her gaze. his arms remain comfortably folded across his upper body, his posture completely relaxed, unbothered, and light. he lets the silence rest comfortably between them for a beat, giving her a slow, calm blink while his right eyebrow lifts just a fraction in silent, playful challenge. ] " Front row seats are earned, then ? Fair enough. Though if it’s strictly entertainment, you’re certainly giving this performance a lot of your undivided focus. " [ a low, breathy hum rests in his chest as his head tilts slightly to the side, his gaze tracking the subtle shift in her expression with calm, grounded curiosity. he doesn't step away or shift his weight, keeping his stance effortless while his lips curve into a subtle, quiet smile. ] " But if you're so sure I haven't gotten under your skin, I’ll let you keep telling yourself that it’s just the script keeping you around. After all ( ... ) if anticipation is only half the fun, what exactly constitutes the other half ? "

⋆.ೃ࿔ @crimsonhour  ❜͟   
            
            [ there it is.  the admission pulls a slow,  satisfied curve from suki’s lips.  she’d expected another deflection,  another effortlessly smug little attempt to toss her words back at her.  instead,  he actually gives her the truth.  ‘absolutely true.’  interesting.  her attention catches the brief dip of his gaze.  it lasts barely a second—-  eyes to her lips,  then immediately back to hers—-  but suki notices.  of course she notices.  she doesn’t grant him the satisfaction of acknowledging it outright.  no teasing remark,  no conspicuous glance downward to expose him.  she simply files it away.  something useful for later. ]   front-row seats?    [ she repeats,  amusement warming her voice. ]   i thought you were only m͟i͟l͟d͟l͟y̲ curious.    [ the innocence returns with practiced ease,  though the smile threatening at the corners of her mouth ruins the performance entirely.  her head tips opposite his,  almost mirroring him as she studies his face. ]    and for the record,  you haven’t gotten under my skin.    [ a beat. ]    you’ve entertained me.  there’s a difference.   [ although,  admittedly,  he’s doing a better job of it than most.  that realization sits somewhere between inconvenient and intriguing.  suki has spent enough time reading people to know the usual rhythm.  push here,  misdirect there,  let them believe they’ve figured her out right before pulling the rug from beneath them.  jasper,  however,  keeps refusing to follow the script.  every opening she gives him becomes another opportunity for him to push back.  she should find it irritating .. but she’s having fun. ]   you don’t get front-row seats just because you asked nicely.   [ her eyes sweep over him once before returning to his,  mischief settling comfortably across her features. ]   besides .. anticipation is only half the fun. 

[ he tilts his head slowly to the side, a soft, quiet chuff of amusement escaping him as he watches her settle back onto her heels without stepping away. His stance remains completely effortless, arms keeping comfortably folded across his upper body as he absorbs her playful dismissal without a single flinch. ] " Adorable is a new one, I'll give you that. Though you might want to be careful — you're going to make me think I actually managed to get under your skin. " [ his right eyebrow twitches up in a faint, knowing arch as an amused smirk touches the corner of his lips. He lets the silence rest comfortably between them for a brief second, giving her a calm, innocent blink while staying entirely unbothered by her deliberate glint. ] " well yes there is no shame to accept that fact  ( ... ) true or false ? " [ a low, breathy laugh hums in his chest, his head tilting just a fraction further as his lips twitch into a quiet smile. His gaze flickers down to her lips for a brief beat before sliding right back up to hold her eyes. ] " Well absolutely true. Can you really blame me for wanting front-row seats to whatever you consider actually trying ? "

⋆.ೃ࿔ @bloodshed  ❜͟   
            
            or you can keep them closed—-  it would certainly make things more f͟u͟n͟.   

*⠀ ⠀ pls !!

/  sí

/  okok let’s hug it out that’s better anyways  <33  @facsimile

⁄          we can hug this out okay

/  get over here and see what happens!! you won’t!  >:)  @facsimile

⋆.ೃ࿔ @godlyhuntings  ❜͟   
            
            or maybe you shouldn’t sit so far away.   [ before anything else is said,  suki is already moving closer to the other.  personal space isn’t a concept anymore.  legs pressed against each-other and personal scents collide.  suki wears a smile—-  tantalizing. ]   how’s this?  

⁄          sits here

/ !!

/ PLS omg