How do we shot dating

[glaciates]

Who: Isaac McDougal (glaciates) and Solf J. Kimblee (explosivecombat)
Where: Route 34
When: April 21, evening
Summary: Kimblee and Isaac attempt this "dating" thing.
Rating: PG to PG-13
Log:

[April 13. Eight days ago. Maybe it was naive of him (or far too sentimental), but he wouldn't be forgetting that date any time soon. That was the day he accidentally texted the entire network, asking for advice in a relationship. It was supposed to be private to Hughes, but... Well, he can't really complain. Things worked out.]

[...He's dating Solf J. Kimblee. He's not sure what to do with this knowledge. Other than smile stupidly when he's certain people aren't looking.]

[He's actually been in a much better mood for the past week. Normally he spends his time avoiding people and Goldenrod City entirely. That hasn't changed much; he only enters the city occasionally, usually in search of Kimblee. He's relaxing a bit more and he's not quite as worried about being attacked.]

[Isaac is finally getting used to being in Johto. Things are finally settling in. He really couldn't be happier.]

[That said, going on an actual date with Kimblee isn't something he'd actually considered. Dating in general isn't something Isaac is very comfortable with - but then again, what is he comfortable with? Other than reassuring everyone that he's a horrible person, obviously. So when he told Kimblee he was interested in a relationship... well, he hadn't thought it out this far in advance. Kimblee was supposed to turn him down. This wasn't supposed to happen.]

[Not like he's complaining or anything.]

[Isaac is much more comfortable outside of Goldenrod City, and he's currently standing on the shore of the river alongside Route 34. He spends the majority of his time around water - it's a force of habit by now. He can't use his alchemy, but he feels much safer when he does have a source of water nearby. He's not thinking about that, though; he's more focused on the fact that he has no idea what to do on a date with Kimblee. He normally doesn't have any idea what to do on dates but this is different. It's... well, it's a date with a man. This wasn't something that happened very often back home. Openly gay men weren't very common in 1915, after all.]

[Cornelius, Isaac's Surskit, is currently perched on his shoulder, keeping an eye out for danger - or more likely, Kimblee. Isaac's a bit too lost in his own thoughts to notice anyone anyway.]

[Oh, and if you're wondering, Kimblee, this was totally your idea. You did suggest it, after all! ...You totally know this is a date, right? Of course you do.]

Comments

[glaciates]

Yeah? Oh c'mon, I bet you didn't look half as bad.

[This is actually the most relaxed he's been in quite some time. That might have even been some playful flirting! Maybe. More likely than not it was Isaac putting himself down, but you know. Same thing, right?]

Really? Well, I can't use my alchemy here, but I'm keeping up with my own training.

[Technically he can never use his alchemy again. He won't be returning home, after all. But he's fine with that. It's not something to bring up now.]

Now that some of my Pokémon have evolved, I can actually spar with them. It's good practice.

[Not that he really needs to worry - he suspects Bradley's returned home. He doesn't have anyone to really worry about here.]

[explosivecombat]

[...Isaac, you almost flirted with him just now. He's proud of you.

Either way, the comment about alchemy causes an involuntary tightening of his grip against Isaac's hand; he doesn't seem to realize that he's doing it, and to his credit his expression doesn't flicker too badly, if at all, but he isn't exactly happy with that topic and is pleased when Isaac moves on from it.]

Oh, I can imagine; mine aren't exactly well-suited for that, though I have been keeping my fighting strength up as well as possible.

[glaciates]

[Isaac does notice Kimblee's grip tighten, and for a moment he looks mildly confused. If there's an issue, Kimblee will tell him. He relaxes again; whatever it is that's bothering Kimblee, it probably isn't too bad.]

Yeah? Well if you're worried about keeping up, you could always borrow one of mine.

[...]

Or you know, spar with me.

[...You're getting a smirk now, Kimblee!]

[explosivecombat]

[...Isaac, he is dating you right now

so it is perfectly fine and understandable that he found that

really goddamn sexy just now

right

of course it is]

Is that so~?

Perhaps I'll have to take you up on that sometime; don't expect me to go easy on you.

[glaciates]

[...Just don't tell him that or you'll get 8D and that probably won't help any.]

I'd be insulted if you did. I look forward to it.

[Kimblee was amazing in Ishval, but obviously Isaac never had the chance to fight against him. He's still smirking, quite pleased with himself. Isaac has never been very confident, but when it comes to his abilities...]

[explosivecombat]

[...so sexy right now, goddamn. Seriously, Isaac, get this level of confidence on more often, it looks good on you.]

Likewise.

[There's an intense look in his eyes as he says it, a sharp smirk very present across his features; his hand slips down from where it's been playing with Isaac's hair, settling instead against his chest.]

Don't disappoint me.

[glaciates]

[Well, the sudden movement of Kimblee's hand does cause Isaac to shift his gaze elsewhere for a moment, turning red. Oh god, oh man. It's nowhere near awkward enough for him to try to stop this, but...]

[Apparently Kimblee likes confidence? Well, he can play around with that, right?]

I don't plan on it. I think I've improved a bit since Ishval. I picked up a few things from you, obviously.

[He smirks again; obviously the tattoo was copied from Kimblee, but he picked up a few fighting techniques from him too.]

[explosivecombat]

[Oh, and you say you can't read social cues! That's hardly fair, Isaac - it's a combination of confidence and ego-stroking, and that isn't going to do anything outside of spur him on.

That said, he isn't opposed; he likes this game.]

Oh? In that case, I can only hope you've learned well.

[His hand presses a bit more firmly against Isaac's chest at that - not in any sort of attempt to shove him back, but just to increase awareness of his presence. He moves forward a bit as he does so; closing proximity, removing some more of whatever distance still exists between them.]

It's hardly fair to attempt this while I'm still injured - I won't insult you by giving you a weakened opponent. However, once I've recovered, consider the challenge accepted.

[glaciates]

[Admittedly, confidence has always been something Isaac has found attractive. Kimblee is kind of the reigning king of being over-confident. He's always liked it.]

Yeah? Like I said, I don't plan on disappointing.

[So if Kimblee wants confidence, he can get confidence! Isaac is still pretty red, but he's at least trying to control it! He'll wrap his free arm around Kimblee and pull him closer again, not exactly in a hug, but rather a much more forceful move. He's... trying...]

[explosivecombat]

[Kimblee's breath catches a bit at the feeling of Isaac's arm around his body; the reaction isn't caused through surprise or displeasure, but rather through something best described as anticipation. The hand at Isaac's chest moves again, wrapping easily around the back of Isaac's neck, and he allows himself to be drawn closer, pressing his body firmly up against Isaac's in a manner that's almost aggressively forward.

The look in his eyes is equally aggressive. Alive.]

After all this talk? You had better not.

[glaciates]

[...What was he saying earlier about not being prepared to move this fast? Yeah, forget that. Because holy shit, Kimblee. He approves. Isaac has always liked incredibly forward women - it would make sense he'd be interested in an equally forward man as well.]

What, you doubt me? You know I live up to my promises.

[...Even if said promise results in getting himself killed-- You know what, let's not discuss that.]