☈ strike #18 (video/...action?)

[thestormishere]

ARIES
- You'll get 'The Devil Went Down to Georgia' stuck in your head for the next week.
- You will find a turtle in your laundry.
- Just go sleep on the couch tonight. You don't want to know why.
- Hide it, no one saw!

[ Like everyone else, Lightning wasn't really sure what to think about the odd message that showed up at the front of her journal recently, but it's fairly late in the evening before she makes an appearance on there too-- publicly, without even any filters in place to exclude certain people! An unusual decision perhaps, but... here she is anyway, looking as mildly annoyed as ever as she brushes hair from her face and frowns deeply. Her words are clipped and serious. ]

A few things.

Anyone care to explain the reasoning - if any - of this experiment? [ A beat. ] Actually, I'd just like to know if there's a pattern between the words listed at the top and the sort of guidelines everyone's getting beneath them. Is there anyone looking into this?

[ No, she doesn't understand the concept of a zodiac or the point of astrological horoscopes, shut up. Something like that is a little difficult when nobody else from your world has seen stars or even the real sun in five centuries, you know!

But in any case. ]

Second, does anyone have information on something that's called... [ Another slight pause, this one perhaps a bit embarrassed? Naaaah. ] 'The Devil Went Down to Georgia'?

... Third, this creature...

[ And here is where she leans aside slightly, rustling in what's apparently an 'off-screen' cardboard box a moment before she lifts this handsome beastie up- just long enough for the journal to capture the slow, cautious paddle of its legs in the air, as well as the pink-haired woman's dubious expression as she stares at it.

Then-- nothing, save for a soft sigh. Even though something's obviously eating at her about this, apparently that's all she can think of to say on the matter before giving up and just setting her journal aside to wait for any responses.

Also, to continue moping on the couch, with roughly half a dozen blankets around her. ]

Comments

[thestormishere]

... That doesn't happen.

[ Preceded by a scandalized scoff! Zack, did you just admit to trying to beat up your girlfriend?? FOR SHAME.

Of course, Lightning's not an actor, so it's actually quite a bit quieter than her usual huff of indignation. And okay no, really. It's a good thing she can heal to make up for all the times she's gone tumbling end over end and gotten up dazed, huh? Stupid SOLDIERs and their super-strength!

She leeaaaaans away, twisting at the waist to push with her opposite hand this time. >:I ]

[wingenvy]

[Ha, like she isn't twice as bad as he is. He sort of shuffles sideways in response to her lean, trying to edge up against her. He is determined, don't you dare believe he isn't.]

I remember it happening a few times, actually... maybe I hit you too hard?

[thestormishere]

You're a mean boyfriend.

[ THE MEANEST SHE'S EVER HAD, UGH. And what is he even trying to do-- fhdsuaf-- ghfnjdso... ]

Don't tip the couch again.

[fairly]

[And that just makes him laugh, because dear Shiva what a silly pair they make. No wonder Aerith gets so exasperated with them sometimes.

And yes, he is a mean boyfriend. Case in point:]

You think if we put the couch outside, you'd still feel like you have to sleep on it?

[thestormishere]

[ No! ... Well, probably. But why would you even. :|

Lightning would shoot back something witty, but she's currently kind of too busy straightening and then punching Zack right in the chest- fortunately, not hard enough to bruise or tip the couch like she just insisted he not do. And never mind it was totally her fault the last time, too.

And then she crosses her arms with a sigh. >:| Definitely should have sent him to bed rather than letting him hang out with her, gawd. ]

[fairly]

[Awww yeah, it was totally worth it. Because her expressions are always hilarious. ...And kind of adorable.

She'd probably punch him for that, too, so he just shrugs, tilting back to use his hands as pillows.]

Relax, I wouldn't do that. [Even if it would be kind of funny to see for a few minutes.] Anyway, you'll probably get to tease me twice as hard once whatever this thing is hits me, too.

[thestormishere]

[ She probably wouldn't know what to think if that came out, actually...... but yeah, the knee-jerk reaction would likely be not so good.

She just tilts her head and busies herself running a hand through her long hair and smoothing it down, though the other arm mostly stays in place over her chest. About his predictions? She rolls her eyes after a moment. ]

You're not gay.

[ She... definitely knows that much, at least. ]

[fairly]

[PFFFFT that seems almost out of nowhere. He recognizes what she's trying to do, though, which is why he makes his best effort not to laugh.]

Definitely could've told you that. This thing would be kind of awkward if I was, huh?

[The whole... dating a chick that could kick his ass thing.]

[thestormishere]

[ Damn right it's not funny- Lightning is not a beard! She tilts her head, eyes closing and voice dry. ]

Just a little.

[fairly]

Well, trust me, I'm not about to change my mind anytime soon. I'd miss out on something pretty awesome.

[Awww yeah he has a hot girlfriend, yes he does.]

[thestormishere]

[ ... And that's the story of how Zack managed to make a tired and slightly frustrated Lightning blush a little... even though she was probably intentionally leading him into saying something like that anyway.

So sue her. ]