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Title:Continued Cuteness
Who:Yuna and Alex Mercer
What:Cuteness in an evolving friendship
Open/Closed:Closed
Additional Details:Originally based on a meme, set in the Explorers setting.

Re: Dungeoneering mission!--a week or 2 later

Date: 2015-01-16 09:16 pm (UTC)
lessandmorethanhuman: (Listening...)
From: [personal profile] lessandmorethanhuman
"I have to wonder what it is, specifically, that's growing up there. It looks like moss, but moss usually isn't bioluminescent. Fungus is though, but to grow on a cave-wall?" Alex was still, at his core, a scientist in some ways. "But there has to be some moisture there, if it's attached to the ceiling, and there's definitely oxygen flow, otherwise it wouldn't be glowing."

The luciferens, in most basic sense, reacted chemically when oxidized, to form the glow. Not that Alex necessarily felt Yuna would appreciate all the technical aspects. He was kind of fascinated himself, if only because this was also ALIEN biochemistry he was seeing. So who knew really how different or not it was from Earth? He was already assuming, somewhat, on the oxygen; backed up by the initial mission report which had indicated they wouldn't need breathing equipment or anything.

Dungeoneering mission!--a week or 2 later

Date: 2015-01-16 09:28 pm (UTC)
whereishe: (light smile)
From: [personal profile] whereishe
Yuna's smile widened as he rambled on about the moss. She loved to hear him talk about these things but right now he was being a kill joy. She rose from her seat and tugged on his arm again to get him to sit next to her on the rock.

"Think later. Will you just sit with me and look at it?" It was a small request but she thought it might be best to appreciate it for its glow before he spent the countless hours trying to figure out how it worked. "We can also see about taking some of it with us."

Re: Dungeoneering mission!--a week or 2 later

Date: 2015-01-16 09:48 pm (UTC)
lessandmorethanhuman: (Looking almost normal)
From: [personal profile] lessandmorethanhuman
It made him laugh quietly, one half of his mouth quirking up in a smile. "I AM enjoying it, even if I'm thinking about how it works too, Yuna. That's part of what's so neat, and fascinating to me. Knowing HOW it works?" Explaining at least in part, why he focused on that.

Because really, biology, and chemistry, were pretty neat things. Put them together, and how living organisms functioned and created new things? It was fascinating how such small things created change, or energy, or new things. How all life could be broken down in to finite and tiny pieces.

Part of what drew him to Science was indeed making sense of things, but the part that had kept him, was figuring out how it all worked. How things were done, what were the building blocks of life, and how did they interact, and what happened with little tweaks or big tweaks.

He did come and sit down with her though, knowing she wouldn't let this go. "We'll see. It's not as if we can't come back and get samples too." He really could appreciate it, and knowing what was 'causing' it so to speak just made it more fascinating.

Dungeoneering mission!--a week or 2 later

Date: 2015-01-18 08:31 pm (UTC)
whereishe: (huuh)
From: [personal profile] whereishe
Yuna could understand what he meant about finding out about how they work. She looked up at the moss and saw it pulsing with life. Each soul connected to the plant forever connected but able to live apart should harm come to part of it. She could feel it breath around them and for a moment she let the sensation of it's life sweep her thoughts away.

"I think it's amazing to see how they work. How each organism lives it's life." Even if it was something small Yuna still found it to be wonderful.

She leaned back looking up that glowing light with a smile. "So did you want to stay here or move on?" She looked over at Alex curiously. She couldn't deny that she was getting comfortable sitting there.

Re: Dungeoneering mission!--a week or 2 later

Date: 2015-02-05 12:42 am (UTC)
lessandmorethanhuman: (*crouch*)
From: [personal profile] lessandmorethanhuman
"We should at least take a short rest. Just enough to get food and drink. Besides, I want to look at how that entrance is blocked. See what the best way to unblock it might be." Alex briefly shifted his attention to the rock-slide covering the entrance to the ruins.

Sitting a moment more, before he stood and moved over to their packs. "With the air-flow, we could even build a small fire and heat up the food-stuffs." Talking out loud as he moved. But his voice was quieter, even as he knew Yuna'd hear it. "It's part of why I love biology. Figuring out how things work, and live, and what that process is."

Dungeoneering mission!--a week or 2 later

Date: 2015-02-05 04:36 pm (UTC)
whereishe: (Wonderful)
From: [personal profile] whereishe
Yuna was a little sad that he had gotten up so soon but she suppose it couldn’t be help. She rose from the hard rock and walked over to the packs. “I can start the fire and food if you want to inspect the block.” She had magic and her culinary skills were that of a house wife. It would be an easy task for her and she knew that Alex was the type to always want to have something to do.

She lowered herself to her knees and pulled through her own pack to see where everything was. She hadn’t packed the bag being opposed to bringing it in the first place so she really didn’t know what was inside of it. All she knew was that it was heavy and annoying. Her lips pulled into a smile at his last words.

The truth was she knew about life and death more than most. She could communicate with spirits and connect herself with the things around her. It could be dangerous but she was able to understand each world better because of it. She didn’t feel like she should still have such a skill now that Sin was gone but she still hoped to use it for good. She wondered about this planet and if she could connect herself to the flow of spirits but she was pretty sure that Alex would get mad at her. “I hope we can find out then.”

Re: Dungeoneering mission!--a week or 2 later

Date: 2015-02-05 08:54 pm (UTC)
lessandmorethanhuman: (*crouch*)
From: [personal profile] lessandmorethanhuman
Well, if she wanted to...Alex wouldn't fight her too much. Pushing his pack towards her too. Inside was organized. He'd forgone a change of clothes for them both, given her spheres and his shape-shifting. In both packs, rolled tightly, were thin mattresses and two blankets each. Along with a small mundane-first-aid kid, scanner, water-purification tablets, and the food/drink kits. That was honestly what made them heavy--as the ingredients were packed tightly.

Dried fruit, some veggies and herbs, and dried jerky-meat. Along with containers of water--those were clearly what took up most of the room. Included were some basic utensils and a small bowl that would work easily for cooking or eating from. While Yuna rummaged, Alex busied himself pulling some of the larger rocks out of the pile by the entrance carefully. These were pulled over to make a small fire-circle/pit for Yuna to do what she wanted in.

After that, he moved to study the rock-pile blocking their way more fully. Trying to figure out how best to dismantle it, without causing worse. Trying to see how deep it went into blocking their way, including climbing around a bit and against the larger slabs designating the entry arch.

Re: Dungeoneering mission!--a week or 2 later

Date: 2015-02-08 10:24 pm (UTC)
whereishe: (looking down)
From: [personal profile] whereishe
Yuna took the items she needed and quickly cast fire at the circle of rocks. A flame flared up with the spark on her magic burning things she found around her as well as some wood she found in her pack. She set up the pan and started making a simple stew while Alex worked. It was tedious work but she enjoyed it. Something about the calming routine of making food calmed her. It wasn't something she was used to since her life had been so frantic.

"How's it looking?"

She peeked up from her work with a curious gaze. The stew had to simmer but it would be done in a few minutes. She placed a lid over the pot and let it finish cooking.

Re: Dungeoneering mission!--a week or 2 later

Date: 2015-02-09 01:09 pm (UTC)
lessandmorethanhuman: (Looking almost normal)
From: [personal profile] lessandmorethanhuman
"Honestly? Not too bad. Shouldn't be too hard to clear so long as it's done smartly." Alex responded, half-way up the pile of boulders, clinging to it. Not that he looked uncomfortable--he was busy examining how some of them fit together.

Some more examination, including climbing straight up along the jammed rocks, to study the top by the stone arch. This also did give him a slightly better view of the moss/fungi glowing along the roof when he was done with the jam. Looking up at that, he smiled a bit as he tried to see more detail there.

Not that there was much he could do right then--but it was neat to see. Still couldn't tell if it was moss or fungi or some alien version of both. Jumping back down, he landed and moved over to sit on the ground by the fire pit and Yuna. "I'll start moving and dismantling it after we eat. Find everything ok?"

Re: Dungeoneering mission!--a week or 2 later

Date: 2015-02-10 02:05 am (UTC)
whereishe: (I got this)
From: [personal profile] whereishe
She was a little jealous that he was bouncing around the rocks like that and she couldn't help but smile as he walked over. She leaned back resting her elbows against the rock. The fire dimmed the light of the moss and she couldn't wait until they could put it out and see the wonderful moss again.

"Yeah. Hopefully you like it." She lightly poked the fire with her boot before sitting back up and inspecting the stew. "It's done."

Yuna poured them both a bowl of the stew and then she sat back on the stone. "Why don't we sleep here? Just for a short while." She wasn't tired but she knew it had to be close to night. She just wanted to spend a little bit more time under the wonderful lights.

Re: Dungeoneering mission!--a week or 2 later

Date: 2015-02-12 02:51 am (UTC)
lessandmorethanhuman: (*crouch*)
From: [personal profile] lessandmorethanhuman
A quiet laugh, as Alex came over and joined her by the fire. "This is not an indictment of your cooking, but I'm not picky Yuna. I'm sure it's fine." He did appreciate that she'd cooked, and the food. "We can definitely stay and rest. There's no real hurry, as far as I'm aware, to get in to the ruins. Aside from our own curiosity." Alex's voice was low, mostly because the cavern did have a slight echo to it with the acoustics, and he was hearing it faintly.

"I'll pull out the mattress pads, if you want. I was also pondering climbing up closer to the moss or fungus on the ceiling, and taking a look. I can carry you up, if you want." Spending time with Yuna was nice, and while part of him wanted to move on... There was no real urgency.

Re: Dungeoneering mission!--a week or 2 later

Date: 2015-02-13 05:27 am (UTC)
whereishe: (talking)
From: [personal profile] whereishe
She shook her head with a smile glancing over at him as he passed her a bowl. "At least you eat it." she stured the stew once more before making herself a bowl and covering it. "There is plenty if you want more."

Yuna sat back looking up at the moss with a smile her spoon pushing around the liquid in her bowl. "You think I can borrow your jacket or sweat shirt to sleep in?" She smiled widely looking up at him with her cutest face. She knew he didn't exactly return her feelings but she always felt comfortable sleeping next to him and while he didn't need to sleep she did and having something that smelled like him was a comfort.

Re: Dungeoneering mission!--a week or 2 later

Date: 2015-02-19 02:07 am (UTC)
lessandmorethanhuman: (Default)
From: [personal profile] lessandmorethanhuman
Why wouldn't Alex eat the food? It wasn't like it was badly cooked--and he'd probably still eat it if it was. He'd grown up with the idea that you did not waste food. He'd gotten about half way through his bowl, when she asked her question. Blinking, as he...hadn't expected that.

"You can use my hoodie, sure..." It wasn't like he minded. Even with the complications of feelings and him trying to figure his own out, he didn't mind. It was oddly flattering, that Yuna wanted it. Then again, he was flattered she viewed him that way, even though he wasn't sure how he felt entirely, yet. Beyond just the general liking her as friend.

"I might try and see how far away the nearest water source is, so we can save our supplies for when we head deeper in."

Dungeoneering mission!--a week or 2 later

Date: 2015-02-19 11:00 pm (UTC)
whereishe: (hey no)
From: [personal profile] whereishe
"Could you stay while I sleep?" Yuna wasn't scared though she has been having trouble sleeping as of late. She set her bowl down, not finishing her stew and walked over to grab a bedroll and lay it out. She only wondered if monsters could find there way in here while he was gone and she was asleep.

Though that was only the logical part of it. She also just enjoyed having Alex nearby. Not that she needed him or relied on him in that way. It was just nice. Something that ex. summoner looked forward to when they went on long missions like this.

Re: Dungeoneering mission!--a week or 2 later

Date: 2015-03-01 12:26 am (UTC)
lessandmorethanhuman: (Looking almost normal)
From: [personal profile] lessandmorethanhuman
Alex watched her as she moved, and then went to collect her bowl and his. "Of course I will." Quietly, voice soft and he remembered when she'd come to him with her nightmares. Besides, it would be safer really.

"I'll take care of cleaning up. I have a bedroll in my bag too, if you wanna use 'em both for double the comfort. I'm not sure I'll sleep, so might just lean against a rock."

Re: Dungeoneering mission!--a week or 2 later

Date: 2015-03-01 04:00 pm (UTC)
whereishe: (beauitful)
From: [personal profile] whereishe
"That doesn't sound very fair. You should got to lay down too." Yuna was used to sleeping on thin mates and on a hard ground. It wouldn't bother her so much and she still selfishly wanted him to stay close to her.

She watched him collect the bowls as she laid out the bedrolls. She laid they side by side so that there was room for him to lay down if he wanted too. She could be just as stubborn as he was.

"There, space for both of us." She smiled laying down so that he eyes were staring up at the ceiling.

Re: Dungeoneering mission!--a week or 2 later

Date: 2015-03-10 12:53 am (UTC)
lessandmorethanhuman: (Listening...)
From: [personal profile] lessandmorethanhuman
It was easy to clean up, even if he walked the bowls and dishes a bit away before rinsing/wiping them down with water and then a cloth-with-sanitizer on it. Coming back and packing them in the bags, but not tightly. "You're sure you don't want the double-thickness?" Alex asked, crouched and head tilted as he looked at her.

Then half of his mouth quirked up in a faint smirk. "Why I am even asking, you're stubborn.' A head shake of amusement, and after securing the bags but leaving the water out, he came over and sat on the bedroll. Legs stretched out, back on his elbows as he looked up at the cave ceiling too, with it's glowing moss or fungi or whatever it was.

Dungeoneering mission!--a week or 2 later

Date: 2015-03-10 01:02 am (UTC)
whereishe: (Sleeping)
From: [personal profile] whereishe
Yuna watched him clean things up snuggling under the thin blanket. It was a little cold but it wasn't so bad. She let her head rest against the bed roll as her gaze shifted up at the glowing moss with a smile. "Just as stubborn as you."

She looked over at him grinning widely before closing her eyes. She didn't think that she would actually fall asleep, more so with Alex so close but she tried anyway. At least she was resting.

"So the plan" She spoke softly with her eyes closed. "Carefully remove the block. Secure a camp and then explore. Do you think water will be hard to find?"

Re: Dungeoneering mission!--a week or 2 later

Date: 2015-03-10 01:35 am (UTC)
lessandmorethanhuman: (Listening...)
From: [personal profile] lessandmorethanhuman
"Depends." Alex replied, the half-smirk remaining as moved to give her his blanket too. Then settled for stroking through her hair--she seemed to find it comforting, and he knew this had been not the most pleasant of missions so far. Not bad, just boring.

Besides, he kind of liked being able to comfort her that way at least. She was his friend. Looking up at the glowing whats-it on the ceiling, he hmm'd to himself. "Water really shouldn't be too difficult. While biological functions and rules aren't quite as universal as Physics laws, I'm willing to bet that that stuff wouldn't be growing without some form of moisture. This looks and feels like the wrong kind of rock to be the soul source of it, too."

Closing his eyes, the better to focus on his other senses, he took a deep breath. Then pulled his hand up, away from her hair for a moment and took another. Mostly because the first time, he'd not counted on how the fine strands through his fingers would make the association of her scent stronger. He still hadn't figured out what the shimmery-faint-scent-note was either, under more normal notes.

The second breath had him focusing instead. The air felt and smelled moist, and he held it...listening to try and hear echoes, movements of the air. Several breaths, and heartbeats, before opening his eyes. "I don't think water will be hard. We might have to purify it, but it should be there."

Dungeoneering mission!--a week or 2 later

Date: 2015-03-10 02:12 am (UTC)
whereishe: (Head)
From: [personal profile] whereishe
She mumbled softly a smile pulling at her lips as his fingers laced through her hair. It was comforting, a soft touch that sent shivers down her spine and always brought a smile to her lips. Though it was a little distracting from sleep. Her eyes fluttered open looking at Alex for a moment as he spoke.

He was always the right person to ask because he always gave her a straight answer to his question. "I... don't think I can sleep."

Yuna let out a slow breath fidgeting under the blanket. "Maybe if I changed?" She lightly tugged at her uniform. She really didn't like these things.

Re: Dungeoneering mission!--a week or 2 later

Date: 2015-03-10 02:21 am (UTC)
lessandmorethanhuman: (Looking almost normal)
From: [personal profile] lessandmorethanhuman
Eyes opening again, he pulled his hand back and passed her his bag. They'd already had this discussion about her borrowing his hoodie. Shifting, he made sure to turn and let her have privacy, his back to her now.

"Some people put a lot of stock in clothing, and what they're wearing. I think if you're uncomfortable, that's a good reason to change. Otherwise, I don't really care what I wear. Appearance is kind of fluid, when you're a shape-shifter."

Dungeoneering mission!--a week or 2 later

Date: 2015-03-10 02:50 am (UTC)
whereishe: (Alone)
From: [personal profile] whereishe
Yuna enjoyed wearing cute stuff but comfort was most important. She slowly slipped out of the uniform and then tied her belt with her sphere grid around her waist. It felt better having it with her than not. She pulled his hoodie over her head covering herself completely. She trusted him not to look around though she wasn't sure if she would mind anyway.

She curled back up on her bed roll wrapping the blanket between her legs and then hugging it like a curled up dragon. "I'm decent. Thank you."

Re: Dungeoneering mission!--a week or 2 later

Date: 2015-03-10 03:02 am (UTC)
lessandmorethanhuman: (Looking almost normal)
From: [personal profile] lessandmorethanhuman
Alex turned back, going back to how he'd stretched out his legs before, leaning his elbows. A one-shouldered shrug. "Still having the nightmares?" Hey, if his hoodie brought her comfort, that was an easy thing to do for a friend right? His tone was gentle, letting her know she didn't have to answer. He wanted her to though, as he understood.

Dungeoneering mission!--a week or 2 later

Date: 2015-03-10 03:31 am (UTC)
whereishe: (sad)
From: [personal profile] whereishe
"Sometimes."

Her nightmares were dark, every terror that she had faced coming back and playing against her thoughts but this time she failed. It was hard to explain because it was more of a feeling than it was just watching a scene in a play.

"It's not as bad when I'm on a planet though. I think its because I can feel the energy here." Yuna placed her palm against the hard rock with a smile coming to her lips. She could feel the life flow through the planet and it was a comforting feeling. There was magic everywhere if one knew how to look for it.

Re: Dungeoneering mission!--a week or 2 later

Date: 2015-03-10 03:34 am (UTC)
lessandmorethanhuman: (Say that again..)
From: [personal profile] lessandmorethanhuman
A slight frown, corners of his mouth as he thought about that. "Still...worried their memories somehow?" Tilting his head, and turning to look at her.

Then blinking, and flicking his eyes away. What was with her and having her legs bare? Somehow, he was and wasn't surprised--he had seen her in her normal outfit other times. And in the back of his brain, he pondered of why it mattered, now...

"Like...magic? You feel energy?" His head tilted again, eyes still not turned towards her. Clear he was trying to understand, and was puzzled. Magic was something Alex was still trying to wrap his brain around beyond just its existence.

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