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It was almost ridiculous how much had happened to - and with - Aswan in the time she'd been on Manta Carlos that hadn't happened back at home. Good things, mostly, too.

For instance, researching to her heart's content was definitely acheivable back home, but not doing so with a group of competitive, like-minded peers. She'd had exactly zero friends when she'd died, aside from her mother, which was still debatable to her. Now she had actual friends - that blond who was always fiddling around with video games, the few pupils she'd had while working as a tutor...

The other example was sitting right in front of her. She'd always had a collection of pleasure reading books that centered mostly on cute relationships, but before, she'd always degraded them, denouncing them as drivel and wholly unappealing. Never had she dreamed that a boy would be standing in front of her, let alone be with her. Most of the boys back home would have tried to curry favor with the more athletically capable girls in her class. And yet, here was a boy right in front of her, that she loved with all her heart and who had held a relationship - a stable, beautiful relationship! - with her for almost two years now. That was much improved from the worlds of words constructed into mockeries of her life.

In fact, here they were now, in their regular spot for a rather impromptu picnic. Of course, it was almost always impromptu for her, but for her boyfriend, the impossibly cute guy that he was, must have spent a few hours at least planning this. As always, he'd packed her favorites; little tupperwares containing cute little sandwiches, a bottle of cold green tea, and of course a tin of little chocolates that he knew were her favorites. God, she was so lucky to have him!

"... and of course, I checked into the project files, thinking she had simply edited the text for the slide. She hadn't even done a whit of work! Not one word. So of course, I was tasked with completing her part as well as mine. Which, of course, I can do effortllessly - I'm no idiot - but honestly! Horrid work ethic."

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Life on the island had been good, much had happened, much had changed. From surviving a mage civil war to attending a prestigious academy, along with a gorgeous girlfriend he very deeply loved. Speaking of which, he was enjoying a date with said lovely girl.

The young mage would listen as she told her story of how a fellow student hadnt done her part in a project. He'd sip his drink, listening as she finished talking. "Yes, poor work ethic," he'd agree with nod, "but....serious, academic you is...quite attractive," he'd with a tiny smile, taking another sip of his drink.

Roland liked to occasionally tease her, it was something he enjoyed. "Besides lazy classmates how have you been darling?" he'd set his drink aside. "Enjoying the college courses?"
 

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Aswan laid on her back on the blanket he'd brought for them to sit on, smiling. Roland never complained that she vented to him about her classmates' poor work ethic - that was another thing she admired about him. He knew the value of hard work, she thought - so why not?

Her position, however, was quite unfortunate, because when her boyfriend fired back with a compliment, she reddened, which because of her prone position was clear as day.

"...Serious, academic you is... quite attractive."

Oh, that flirt. He'd probably enjoyed it, too, what with that smile. It was no secret between them that Roland liked to tease her, compliment her just so he would get to see her blush. Aswan denied it on the surface, but if she was being honest, she kind of liked that he teased her from time to time - their own little banter in a language only they knew. Usually, she would try and fling a compliment back, but...

"O-Oh, er, thank you!" She didn't really feel attractive when she vented like that, but perhaps that was the reason Roland liked it - she knew that she herself thought it extremely attractive when Roland talked about what made him passionate. Which, she supposed, she hadn't done lately...

Oh, well. She would have to fix that today, after she answered his questions.

"I've been alright. I'm conducting a lot more research than I thought I would in my classes, but that doesn't bother me too much, because I do so enjoy researching. Did you know that caesium reacts so violently to water that it will explode on contact? I didn't know how violently until we had a lab experiment last Tuesday. It's fascinating to record the effect of it, too - oh. I'm rambling again. Ahaha."

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The young mage would chuckle and lay beside her. "I don't mind the rumbling," he'd say, scooting close to her, "if anything it's quite adorable." She was quite a bit smaller than him, but he'd make sure to be lined up so that could talk properly. "No one was hurt in the lab accident I assume?"

He'd gently touch her hand with his own, giving her time to adjust to the feeling before taking her hand in his. "So, theres something I was hoping to talk to you darling," lifting her hand he'd gently kiss it.

"If you wish we can wait though," he'd say with a patient smile, "we can always discuss it later." It was an intimate subject for sure.
 

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There he was, spouting compliments again. They never failed to make her blush, even though she'd gotten used to it. Roland leaned back onto his back as well, laying beside her so that he could talk to her. He asked something - the lab?

"Oh, no, it was a controlled experiment, you know, to test just such a thing. No one got hurt, but a few people were frightened of the effects. It is normal for that to happen in a learning-based setting."

As she was talking, she noticed that Roland took her hand in his, raising it to his lips in a kiss. Something she'd always found... well, attractive. It reminded her of old romance movies, or a scene from the Three Musketeers or some other such novel - a dashing knight in pursuit of a princess, or some drivel like that.

"So... there's something I was hoping to talk to you about, darling. If you wish we can wait though - we can always discuss it later."

Intrigued at this new request, Aswan turned her head to look at him, curiosity in her eyes. "No, no go ahead. I'd love to hear it." Usually, their conversations were a bit dialogue-heavy, but more importantly, they were always either her ramblings or her questions about Roland. To see that Roland expressed an interest in asking his own questions made her smile.
 

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He'd let out a thoughtful hum, wondering what would be the best way to approach the subject. "Well darling.....we've been together for quite a while now," he'd nod, "nearly two years now." It'd gone by fast, his arrival, meeting her, them starting to date, it'd been wonderful.

"Well....I've learned much on how relationships here work," being with her had taught him much, and he'd done research on his own. "And on what couples usually do as the relationship progressed over time."

The mage would clear his throat, a sign of his getting unusually nervous. "Well.....after being together for a good amount of time, they often become intimate."
 

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Usually, Roland was quite calm and centred around her. Even when she herself was frantic, he had been a rock throughout their relationship. Which is why Roland clearing his throat made her a bit nervous. Clearing his throat was a clear sign of nerves. Was he... was he alright? Had he gotten in trouble?

However, the ensuing phrase made her stop for a second. This was the question he was asking her? It wasn't even a question! And of course, people in their situation would grow closer and be more intimate with each other. It was part of human physiology - even, she supposed, when one was dead and the other was magical in nature. Her lips turned up into a cute smile - rare for her - and giggled. "Well, of course, relationships become intimate. It is only normal to develop feelings between us if we have been together for two years. Ours, dare I say it, is the most emotionally intimate relationship I have seen, far beyond that of much media. Your point being?"

It was only after she said this that the meaning of his statement sunk in. Intimate... not as in emotional intimacy, but... intimacy. Physical intimacy. Was that what he had meant? If he had...

Her cheeks flushed red as it dawned on her.

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The young mage had been uncertain how Aswan would react to him bringing up the subject. Her going quiet and deeply blushing made him worry he'd upset her, so he'd give her hand a gentle reassuring squeeze.

"Perhaps I should have brought it up in at a different time," he had no idea when would have been a good time though. "I....I just thought our relationship was perhaps at the point where it would naturally come up."

"I apologize if I upset you," he'd say genuinely concerned for her.
 

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"No, no no! I- I had no intention to offend! No, no, it's a perfectly normal question, of course, it is!"

Aswan couldn't remember a time when she'd been this flustered. Normally, she would have been able to talk about it had the situation not concerned her, but now that it did... well, it was unexpected is all. Not that she didn't expect to be intimate! Oh, goodness, this was already going downhill. It was the reassuring squeeze of her hand that reminded her he was still looking for an answer.

"Of course it's a legitimate question." She cleared her throat, attempting to cover up her loss of composure and ignoring her raging blush. Communication was vital, especially now. She fiddled with her bracelet, and her hands flickered into translucence and back again. "It just surprised me, is all. I have never been.. er... physically... i-intimate with anyone before, due to lack of interest. N-Not that I have that problem with you, absolutely not! I could imagine, you know, being... er, intimate! I just....? Sorry! I should be more clear..."

I am being a categorical disaster. Of course, she'd imagined them... well... but in the meagre research she'd done on the subject, she'd thought it just happened. This was just awkward, though necessary. Just unexpected. She should say something to reassure him. He looked worried, though if it was for himself or her, she couldn't quite tell. What could she say, though? She wasn't... great... at communication in this situation.

It took a second for her to find the words, but she finally got them in the right order and cleared her throat. "What I meant to say, love, was: don't worry, because I'm not upset at you for asking the question. It was unexpected, is all. Yes, I do agree we should discuss..."

Spit it out, for goodness' sake! She wouldn't be surprised if her face suddenly combusted.

"... d-discuss being intimate."
 

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While Roland was definitely more composed than Aswan he was still nervous about this and somewhat uncertain how to go about this. "Well...yes....," he'd clear his throat, "well we've been together for some time, I've very much loved our time together."

He'd look at her. "In fact....I love everything about you." The mage would give her hand another gentle squeeze. "From the way you blush, to how your glasses slip at times," he'd say with a smile.

"So, if you believe you're ready to take that next step, then we can."
 
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