⠀ ⠀...it sounds distressed. Upset. ⠀⠀[ Pulling back. ] ⠀You should free it. ⠀
Paza 👾@paza.bsky.social · 2y ago[ There is an angry squeak from the frog. ] He is very big, yes. And loud!
⠀⠀—ラピス.
@meridianmade.bsky.social
⠀ ⠀⠀—𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚, @paza.bsky.social? ⠀
Paza 👾@paza.bsky.social · 2y ago⠀ ⠀Hmm... ⠀⠀[ Leaning down and squinting, having a closer look at the frog. ] ⠀...it 𝘪𝘴 sizeable... ⠀
Paza 👾@paza.bsky.social · 2y ago[ Her tail wags like a happy pup. ] Yes! I very much wanted to see it up close. Do you not see how big it is? [ She gives it a gentle squeeze. The frog is, in fact, huge. ]
⠀ ⠀Ah—? ⠀⠀[ He looks down at the frog in Paza's hands, then to the face of Paza herself. She's made quite the mess. ⠀⠀⠀He chuckles. ] ⠀Paza... was this frog worth so much... heh—𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦? ⠀
Paza 👾@paza.bsky.social · 2y ago[ Covered in mud, holding onto a frog. ] :D!!! [ Holds it out to the reader. ] Look!!!
⠀ ⠀⠀[ His eyes widen immediately as she kisses him, his cheeks turning a light shade of pink. He, too, has no clue as to the significance of the act, but it nonetheless flusters him. It feels... intimate. ] ⠀...yeah. Another year around the sun. ⠀Just... you and I. ⠀
Paza 👾@paza.bsky.social · 2y agoI do not understand this custom I have seen but— [ She grabs hold of his face and gives him a kiss! ] I am also glad I have you as well, Lapis. Another year around the sun together!
⠀ ⠀...happy new year, @paza.bsky.social. I don't know where I'd be without you. ⠀
⠀ ⠀⠀[ Lapis' eyes widen further as Paza pulls him into a hug. ⠀⠀⠀At first, he just stands there as she speaks, holding him close—but he soon returns the embrace, wrapping his arms around her, chuckling quietly. ] ⠀I believe it's “Christmas”, Paza. It's... new to me, too. ⠀⠀But... we can... -> ⠀
Paza 👾@paza.bsky.social · 2y ago[ She grabs hold of his hand a bit more firmly, tugging him in closer. ] Lapis… [ Using said closeness she turns the hand holding into a hug. ] I heard it will be a tradition called Chrysler. We are to exchange gifts but— I do not know what to get you.
⠀ ⠀⠀[ Lapis' eyes widen just a tad, his cheeks flushing ever-so-slightly when he feels Paza's tail wrap around his lower leg. It takes only a second after she speaks for him to slowly, gently, take hold of her hand. ⠀⠀⠀Though silent, he smiles warmly, giving her hand a gentle squeeze as it... -> ⠀
Paza 👾@paza.bsky.social · 2y ago[ She’s smiling as well at this point. Her tail comes up to wrap around the bottom of his leg briefly. ] I am glad I am here as well. [ She holds her hand out. ] Because if I had not… then I would not know that terrans could have hearts. Or that the woods could be home with you.
⠀ ⠀⠀[ Lapis smiles softly, nodding in silence—but his silence only lasts for a moment... ] ⠀...I'm glad that it was Earth that you came to, Paza. ⠀If it were any other planet... we'd never have met. So... I'm glad that we're in the timeline where we did. ⠀Where we can share the peace and quiet. ⠀
Paza 👾@paza.bsky.social · 2y agoYes! That is why I like it as well. My home planet is all industrial and this one… cares for its nature. It feels like the home I have always looked for. Comfortable. [ Eyes widen, cheeks staining a darker purple. ] Ah… yes… it is very beautiful.
⠀ ⠀The calm. The quiet. There's no hustle and bustle, no bright lights or loud noises... no one trying to track me down for whatever reason. ⠀Nature makes me feel at peace, and is beauteous... much like you. ⠀
Paza 👾@paza.bsky.social · 2y agoYou do? What made you realize it is a good thing?
⠀ ⠀You know, @paza.bsky.social... I understand why you love nature so. It's... serene. ⠀
⠀ ⠀“...I do. Today, however... has been somewhat physically intense.” ⠀
Paza 👾@paza.bsky.social · 2y agoBlepping at this point. She does not know how he tastes of salt. "Perhaps you bathe, yes?"
// she just got the sickest snipe for a duo victory royale with me (as Iron Spider) after I mowed down everyone else with a fucking minigun. my GOAT //
Paza 👾@paza.bsky.social · 2y ago// my fave fortnut skin atm is Meowdas bc he's hella fucking adorable klasdjla
// two comm's i got are finished today but i'm going feral over this look at her LOOK AT HEERRRR totokatokako (vgen) captured just how hot she is lkajlkas
⠀ ⠀⠀Lapis thanks Paza and then the vendor before following the former, hot dog in hand. As he walks, he takes a bite... it's pretty good, he thinks. He doesn't know why he's not bothered to have one of these before. ⠀⠀Taking another bite, finding himself with a newfound understanding of the... -> ⠀
Paza 👾@paza.bsky.social · 2y agoMeanwhile she gets two for herself with nothing on them. She just likes the fluffy bread and boiled meat. Squeezing Lapis’s hand, she lets go after to grab her meal and to also hand him his. “Good good!” She gives the vendor a twenty before absentmindedly heading back towards the park.
⠀ ⠀“Thanks, Paza.” ⠀⠀Absentmindedly continuing to hold her hand, he waits for a brief moment before outstretching his free hand, pointing with his first two fingers at the ketchup and mustard bottles, and speaking to the person running the show. ⠀“...I'd like one with just these on it, please.” ⠀
Paza 👾@paza.bsky.social · 2y agoOnce they had the momentum, it wouldn’t take long to get to said park. Paza uses her enhanced sense of smell to get them to a hot dog truck that was just one the other side. “Here! Order one, Lapis. I will treat us today.”
⠀ ⠀⠀Lapis follows, Paza's hand in his; initially, briefly, she has to pull him from his standstill as he hadn't begun walking, but he quickly comes to keep pace with her. ⠀
Paza 👾@paza.bsky.social · 2y agoShe grabs hold of his hand to start tugging him towards the park!
⠀ ⠀⠀This prompts a small smile from him. ⠀“I have no clue what those are... you should show me sometime.” ⠀
Paza 👾@paza.bsky.social · 2y agoHer tail is wagging happily. "Yes! Those are the BEST things ever besides the coconut jellies!!"
// i hold her gently in my hands the artist went so hard on this piece and she looks SO beautiful ;w;
⠀ ⠀⠀Accepting his fate. ⠀“The... hot dogs. Those are... the meat sticks in bread buns, right.” ⠀
Paza 👾@paza.bsky.social · 2y agoKoala'd on him now. "Friend. I wish to visit the park and to get the hot dogs."
⠀ ⠀⠀[ He closes his eyes briefly, grimacing slightly at the pain in his arm—when she speaks, he turns his gaze back to face her, and, after a moment, gives her a small smile. ] ⠀...it's okay. No apologies necessary. It was an accident. ⠀But... ⠀⠀[ He looks back down to his left arm, and... -> ⠀
Paza 👾@paza.bsky.social · 2y ago[ Ah—! So she had harmed him by accident. She brings her hand back, placing it on her knee, and frowns. ] I am sorry. Can I help make it better?
⠀ ⠀⠀[ Lapis looks down to his left arm as he rubs it, but as the other nears him, crouching, his gaze turns to her, and she asks if he'd hurt his arm—afterwards, he looks away, rightwards, so he can hide the pained expression on his face. ] ⠀...somewhat. But... I'll be fine. ⠀⠀[ He's quite... -> ⠀
Paza 👾@paza.bsky.social · 2y ago[ Startled, she whips around, holding her tail now. ] Oh-! I am so sorry! I did not mean to make you fall. [ She crouches down then, reaching out to inspect his arm with a gentle touch. ] Did you hurt it?
⠀ ⠀Agh—! ⠀⠀[ The force behind the accidental tail-swing knocks Lapis over, and he lands on his ass. So there he sits, rubbing his upper left arm, which had taken the brunt of the hit, with his right hand, groaning in mild pain all the while. ] ⠀
Paza 👾@paza.bsky.social · 2y ago[ Accidentially whacks the reader with her tail. ]
