((^^ Fine by me. I'm just waiting for Killy :) ))

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((Sorry- I didn't have much to continue on with, and I had a car accident on Friday which has pre occupied me ^^; You may've seen my DA journal- my car is close to being written off :( I've been a bit stressed from it and not sleeping. I caught up a bit last night though. I'll see what I can do today. I just didn't have much to go off RP wise, that's all... T.T ))

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((Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I've been busy. Sorry guys.))

Dawn sighed. She had to kiss this jerk? He played hor4rible music, and he didn't look like her type.

She walked up to him and put out her lips.

"Make it quick."

Her expression was that of an angry tiger, who's dinner had just been stolen by it's rival. She didn't want to kiss.

((Better posts will come later.))

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[ Arky~!!!! Oh noes, is you okay~? D: ]

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((Blade and Minuki- you have characters in the kitchen- Nii and I are holding our posts for you two to react- k? :) Remember Apollo and Trucy's abilities ^^))

((Minuki- I'm ok health wise, but everyone is talking about my car being written off. Here's a few shots of the damage here and here. Apparently it's borderline repairable. I wont know if I need to buy a new car till it's assessed. If it's written off, I'm gonna have to shell out another $3000 to upgrade it to a newer model too. I'm hoping it's repairable. I'm not ready to upgrade.))

((Um- besides this, I have a not so well member of my family here which is upsetting me emotionally also, so It's not going to be easy for me to just strike up plot, so any leads people can help out with will be much appreciated :) ))

Darren

Not expecting Nadine to accept his mindless suggestion of a date, Darren paused on the spot again, watching Nadine for any signs of cattiness. Maybe she was doing this as a dare from the other girls, or she was playing him for fun cause he was desperate.... or worse. Maybe he was a fall back guy. Don't stress it D. The ladies have never complained before now about your technique. That's not your failing quality. She'll hang around a week maybe.

"A date..." Darren reminded himself outloud, just trying to hear how it sounded. No matter how he saw it, she'd have to atleast fake it today after saying that, so he may as well make use of the attention. HE didn't get many pretty girls WANTING to cuddle up to him often for good reasons or not. Atleast she wasn't desperate. "OK." Wrapping his arm arround her, Darren tried to fake an enjoying smile. He still didn't trust her intentions, but why stop a good thing? Just make sure you don't get emotionally invested incase she breaks your heart...

Julia

"Guess I'm just tired of all of Connie's garbage."

"Garbage?" Julia echoed, "bu... I know that she isn't well respected, but you don't think that all kisses are like that... do you?" Hiding her mouth, Julia felt emotion rise to her chest, not knowing how to deal with this knowledge. She had kissed him with all of her heart and this was how he really felt? Like it was garbage? Like love was garbage? Leaning back as her mind raced to what to say now, she was flabbergast. Well... atleast I could say it was only a dare- he'll never know I liked him! I... I'll just go back like nothing happened...

((Sorry guys- that was a depressing post T.T Phoenix is waiting on Larry, and Zeth is waiting on Trucy cause she was looking for Zeth... and maybe Apollo))

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"Make it quick." Dawn said as she walked up to him.

Klavier backed up a little on reflex, an awkward smile plastered on his face. "...Yes ma'am." he managed to say. He... wasn't sure how to react to this. Her expression was feisty, though not the pleasant sort, and yet she was the one who approached him. Maybe she was attracted to him subconsciously? Or maybe he was looking too much into the gesture? This was the same girl who referred to his music as "noise", after all.

Leaning towards Dawn slowly, the rockstar shifted his eyes towards Ema, then to Justin. Why wasn't he moving? Given the alternative he thought the man would have kissed the girl by now. Unless... no. Did Justin actually want to go on a date with him? Klavier has had a number of male admirers, but having one from directly across the courtroom would be... odd.

The rockstar diverted his attention back towards Dawn, giving his hair a quick glide before flashing a confident smile. "Now where were we?" Holding her chin lightly with his fingers, Klavier tilted Dawn's face up and closed the distance between them. The kiss was soft... innocent. The fraulein expressed a certain degree of unwillingness earlier on so he thought it best to not push himself any further.

From across the circle Ema clutched onto her bag of Snackoos tightly. He was doing it again! "That is IT!" Ema blurted out, setting down her Snackoos forcefully. "I will NOT sit here and be humiliated, you... you fop!" That was the best insult she could muster at the time. Taking Justin by the wrist Ema stood up abruptly and marched towards a nearby corridor. She let go soon after and lowered her glasses, giving the area a quick scan. There was no one around, at least none that she could see. Yep, this was private enough.

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"Wh-whoa!" Justin stammered, as Ema dragged him from the circle, catching him by surprise. "What are you doing?!"

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((I saw that on DA Arky >< I hope it will turn out okay for you ^^ And d'awww at Darren thinking it's a dare.))

Nadine, pleasantly surprised by Darren's arm around her, felt herself grinning foolishly as she scooted back closer to him and rested her head on his shoulder slightly. I can't believe he actually...didn't reject me! He's even cuddling already. I hope I spin him later... She let her thoughts continue their dreamy route for a while before doing anything else physically. She wrapped her own arms around Darren's torso and sighed with happiness, not able to see anything bad in the situation. She'd even almost forgotten she was at a spin the bottle party.

"I can't believe you..." losing the words to express herself, Nadine lapsed back into silence and inhaled his scent slowly through her nose. The situation seemed too good to be true. She looked up into Darren's face and saw his smile, not even coherent enough to notice the false edge to it. "So...when?" she said softly.

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Nathan paused for a moment. His kiss wasn't at all the way Connie treated that sort of thing. Right? He wasn't like his sister. At all. She was licentious, flirtatious, and of low moral standard. He however... He was just Nathan. After a long moment, he replied, "...I never said that." He crossed his arms behind his head and leaned back in the grass. "You're referring to... our kiss, I'm assuming?" He should've worded his previous statement better. "...Just putting this out there-- I'm not my sister. What she does, and what I do...." He glanced away from Julia, hiding a blush to the best of his ablility. "...Aren't the same.."

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((The car is unofficially written off btw- Just got word today. Sounds like I'm car hunting >.> Luckily, I'm less upset today than I was yesterday ^^ ))

(("Did Justin actually want to go on a date with him? Klavier has had a number of male admirers, but having one from directly across the courtroom would be... odd." - Lol. Just lol. This is SO Phoenix Wright crack ^^ ))

"That's the spirit, Ema!" Phoenix chuckled, trying not to look at Dawn just in case she thought that he was jealous for some reason. Instead, he chose to watch out for the second kiss, hoping htat they'd do the kiss in the same room. That was what the aim of the game was for... right? No hidden feelings?

Hidden feelings. That's exactly what was messing with Darren right that very moment. Now that her arm was wrapped around his chest, he really couldn't deny that she wanted something out of him. Either that or she was darn good at hiding it. Looking down at her snuggling into him, a slight smirk snuck on his face at how cute she looked all cuddled up like that. IDIOT! DON'T BE FOOLED! THE CUTE ONES ARE THE WORST OF THEM ALL! Blinking away the tenderness he was feeling for her as her movement changed to look up at him, Darren's expression changed into an inquisitive one.

"So...when?" She asked. Looking back at her big beautiful eyes, Darren felt himself weaken for a moment.

This isn't working. Look at her all cuddled up there. I'd make a terrible James Bond. I'd fall for all the villianesses... Adopting a slight sulk on his face as he realise how easily he gave in to her, he hoped for a moment that she wasn't a big spender. He wasn't earning alot of money being still in school.

"Um... Could make it a Monday night..." Darren mumbled, "The rink isn't so busy then. If you're serious about a date then I could book the rink out and have dinner with you on the ice..." Not looking at her as he barely murmered that last bit, his confidence in the efforts it'd take to achieve that date would have to be pretty collosal. He'd have to pull ALOT of favours.

(( XD ))

Julia

Raising her brows in surprise as he glanced away, Julia thought for a moment what he meant by his statement. What she does, and what I do aren't the same? So... if they're both kissing, and he thinks her kiss is garbage then... Two and two suddenly added together for Julia. Sucking in her breath sharply, Julia glanced about. OK, so he felt something with the kiss. OK. Don't spaze out at him over it. No air pumps. No cheers of bravo. Be cool... be collected. Letting out her breath finally, Julia tried to put on a zen face as she turned back to Nathan.

"And what she does... isn't the same as what I do either." Julia replied clearly, bracing herself. She'd know then if what he said had a double meaning from his reaction. Crossing her toes, she hoped for the best.

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Giving the corridor one last look around, Ema turned to Justin and placed her hands on her waist. "You spun for me. Twice, even." she said, turning her head to the side. She didn't quite get why Justin was being so reluctant about kissing her. As far as she knew Justin did have a girlfriend before, so she'd thought he already had experienced with this sort of thing. "And glimmer boy's turn is almost over. You know what that means, don't you?" Ema turned to Justin again, furrowing her brow. "It's now or never."

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((Awww. Sorry to hear about the car. And I really just wanna give Darren a shnuggle right noww, bless him.))

Coming sluggishly out of her elation, Nadine blinked up at Darren's sulky face and tried to think of what it could mean. Maybe he just can't think of a time or place? Or maybe he's justngoing along with the date because he feels sorry for me... At this alarming thought, her arms subconsciously tightened around him. But no sooner had this theory struck her, she heard his reply. Straining up to hear his last words, Nadine felt herself break into another foolish grin.

He'd go to all that trouble for me? How romantic, she thought happily. "That would be...amazing," Nadine said breathlessly, looking at him with worshiping eyes she couldn't help. I must look so desperate right now... she thought idly.

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After a moment's silence, Nathan replied to Julia. "Perhaps we aren't so different, then." It was a flat answer, but it served his purpose, he hoped. He noticed something in her voice. Restraint. She's holding something back. What reasons could she have for not being honest? No one's around... So.. Is she worried about what I might think? "....However, if you mean to say something else, by all means, say it." There was something about this girl. About Julia. Something he liked. Maybe because she was his first kiss, or maybe something else, but she was interesting. Something about her made him want to be himself, to express emotion. Thing is... Am I ready to show that much of myself?

((Coming up with posts at 1 AM is hard. D8 ))

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((Oh yeah, Polly! Sorry.))

Suddenly, Zeth and Sean entered the room again. Suddenly, Apollo started to feel tense. Something was going on here. Something bigger than he realised. Maybe he overreacted? Maybe he misunderstood?

He looked around. It certainly was from one of them. Everyon else was already there.

"Hi guys..."

((If I had more time, I'd make this longer...))

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((I don't think that would evoke any reaction from Sean, sorry. You'd need something stronger to pry her away from her thoughts, or engage in direct conversation. Maybe Zeth can acomodate though? Also, Dawn's response? Klavier just smooched her. xD On that note... Justin, where you be? Ema's waiting on you.))

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(( I can't think of what to say. Again. Seems I don't watch enough movies/don't have any personal experience/lack creativity.
...Yeah, I'm getting annoyed up with myself too.))

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((Aww... :C It's been dragging on for a long time now though. You don't need to go into too much detail with the kiss, if that's what you're worried about. I can understand if you feel uncomfortable about it. Just get it done, the sooner the better. Or if you really don't want to you could opt for stalling and going for the alternative with Klavier. The date won't be RP'd; that was just an option I put up in case you can't really bring yourself to play Justin kissing Ema.))

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[ Hey, you guys, I'm really sorry about being slow on typing up a post. I'm just currently at the end of my first block and I have a 2500+ words essay for law class. It's about Junko Furuta @___@ I just had to choose Japan as my country for law~ Ugh, anyway, I'm sorry, I'm just so slammed because it'd due on wed. and if I don't do good, I'm failing..Ugh, if need be, you guys can auto me. I'm so sorry I just probably wont be posting until tues or wed...So sorry you guys..But, I don't wanna fail... Dx ]

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((It's fine, with the pace this RP has been going I think we can wait. I hope you don't mean next Wednesday though. I'd RP if I could, but I think I'm at my limit plot-wise, at least with how things stand at the moment. You guys will have to cook something up from here. And in an effort in making this OOC a little bit more useful... MaxSavarAceAttorney, if you're still keeping up please let us know via OOC or PM. I need to know if you're still around.))

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((Sorry I haven't RPed- Life has been VERY crap for me the last 2 weeks. I've just found out though that my Godmother who went in for an operation for cancer seems to have had it all cut away and seems fine now, and my car problems are all being sorted out so I'm back to positive land now :D ))

Darren

((Lol- you're trying to give him drama llamas, huh? ;) ))

Glancing down at Nadine's change in expression, Darren's face turned bright red as her adoring eyes seemed to become a little too eager for his comfort level. Trying not to think about it too much, his grip weakened, and he glanced away.

"I'm... sure..."

Amazing. She started off her game like that too. Gritting his teeth weakly, Darren glanced towards Connie and her triumphant look, That witch. That beautiful witch... Her and her little game that she plays with me. But... Nadine's not her! Snap out of it Darren! Nad is a sweet girl! She wouldn't hurt you! Just... don't show too much interest... Glancing away from Connie abruptly, Darren spotted a lone packet of snackoos. Keen for a reason to let go of Nadine for a while to recollect himself, Darren leapt for the bag of chocolate. Spin the bottle kisses are fine, Darren. Just don't look like you're giving an extra free bee or she might think things...

Julia

Looking into Nathan's eyes, Julia's widened as his more gentle disposition. So quiet, yet everything he says, he seems to mean. Hes so different to Darren. Darren is so loud and rude. I wonder if he and I... Covering her lips with her finger to stop herself from blurting out something stupid, Julia sat there in the rain for a moment, trying to recollect her thoughts as the cold pitter patters of rain soaked into her shirt, resting on her skin. She was starting to feel cold.

"I..." Julia felt she may as well start with that word. She was going to have to say something about herself anyways, "Well... I was just surprised... and concerned. That's all, cause well... as awkward as it was..." Looking straight into his eyes with a shy shrug, Julia smiled, "I enjoyed it. I kinda hoped it wasn't a kiss that you gave all the girls you knew."

(Gotta think of a Zeth RP T.T That can come laters...)

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((Drama llamas are good :p))

Giving a start at Darren's sudden leap for the chocolate, Nadine tumbled over sideways onto the ground before righting herself quickly, trying not to look like a klutz. With a sigh, she swept her eyes across the rest of the group for the first time in what seemed like quite a while. Who'dve though...at this party... Nadine hummed happily and crossed her legs, returning her gaze to the object of her affections. Strange boy, she thought fondly, waiting for him to return to her.

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((Well folks, it's been two weeks since I sent Ninniku-chan a PM and I don't think she's even read it yet, so Ema Skye's slot has been reset. I'll be filling in for her for the meantime since she still has some unfinished business, probably going to make her exit later on, depends. But if anyone else wants to take her out of my hands then say so and we'll work it out. :3))


Miles tapped at the cup with his finger restlessly as he silently observed the goings-on. Things were starting to get lively again, though in a way that he wasn't expecting; there was an awkward air hanging about in the kitchen. He wanted no part in this, of course, so he thought it would be a good time to unidle himself. He had done nothing but sip tea ever since he arrived. Folding his cravat neatly as he slipped it into the inner pockets of his jacket, Miles rose to his feet and made for the door, soon finding himself in the living room.

His brow twitched upon sight of his young colleague in an intimate position with Bizarro's younger sister. This was no doubt more awkward than in the kitchen. Regardless, he had some business to attend to. Clearing his throat the prosecutor took a few steps towards the group, stopping a fairly good distance from them. "Wright," Miles called out. "Might I have a word with you?"

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Phoenix

"Wright, might I have a word with you?"

Glancing towards and up to see the owner of the voice that called his name, Phoenix spotted Miles looming by the Kitchen door with an awkward disposition. That's right, I had left Miles and Kristoph on the kitchen a little while ago now, didn't I? I nearly forgot they were there with Trucy getting me to join in... Glancing down at his clothes for a quick moment, he remembered that he was in boxers and robes again, and alot more dressed down than he was use to being around him. Oh ho... This'll be interesting. Too late to get changed now. If he looks awkward now, my clothing wont help the situation any...

Smirking in entertainment as he climbed to his feet, Phoenix readjusted the robes as he strode towards Miles. He was use to him wanting to talk aside about things rather than bothering those around him.

"Sorry about that, Edgeworth," Phoenix chuckled, stuffing his hands in the robe pockets, "Trucy talked me into joining in. We shouldn't be too long though." Stopping in front of Miles, Phoenix grinned, "Did you enjoy the tea though? I think I got the right brand for you."

((I'll continue with Darren after Connie reacts.))

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The prosecutor quirked his brow upon sight of a casually-garbed Phoenix. Far too casual. He would have preferred that he changed into something more appropriate but then again he had always known the man to be rather unconventional. Raising his chin up slightly as he crossed his arms, a sigh escaped his lips. "Yes, I have had my fill, thank you." After taking five cups it was suffice to say that he liked it.

Miles tapped at his arm thoughtfully for a few moments. He would normally get straight to the point but it had been a while since he last visited. A little small talk wouldn't hurt. "Game's going well, I take it? Prosecutor Gavin appears to be enjoying himself."

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Glancing back at the game for a moment, Phoenix noticed Klavier filling in his spin the bottle results happily before returning his glance back to Miles with a smirk.

"Yeah, It seems to be going alright. Klavier has been keeping an eye on the kids for me..." Pausing for a moment, Phoenix glanced aside in thought, "Justin seems a little concerned with his kiss with Ema... Zeth and Sean seem to have.... I'm not sure what's going on between those two. One minute they're best friends, and then next they..." Glancing past Miles, Phoenix adopted a concerned look, "You know, Zeth had this look on his face when he chased after her... I hope he's alright." Taking a few steps towards the door, Phoenix then paused and glanced back to Miles, "That's not what this is about, is it? Sean hasn't pulled a gun on Zeth, has she? She was pretty upset at Zeth when she ran off." Suddenly remembering Trucy had gone to the kitchen after Zeth, Phoenix's eyes widened. "Trucy!"

Dashing off to the kitchen, Phoenix burst through the door, his hunt darting about quickly to find his daughter.

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[ I'm so sorry you guys! Ugh..My had went to the hospital so I kinda lost my train of thought for this Rp. If someone could send me some ideas, I can get a post done tonight <3 ]

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((Well, Zeth and Sean came out of the laundry and Sean is pretty flustered. You know that the two of them had a moment and you suggested he went after her when she dashed off. You followed Zeth into the kitchen. Apollo, and Kristoph are in the kitchen, and Miles left to talk to Phoenix about something. That help? O.o ))

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Connie spotted Darren. He had appeared to be looking at her, just moments before reaching for a bag of snacks. Well, he's awfully comfortable with her, isn't he? She laughed and tossed her head back, pulling her hair out from its ponytail, letting it fall down her back in a dark cascade. She smirked at them. She's nowhere near as good as me. I want my toy back soon. Running a hand through her hair slightly contemplatively, for only a moment she considered interrupting them.


"...Of course it wasn't." Nathan couldn't fathom anyone else he would kiss like that. He wasn't even very close with very many females. The rain splattered his clothes and glasses, but he didn't care. Julia however, was soaked. He took his glasses off to see a little better. "Are you cold?" The inquiry wasn't necessary, but he asked anyways.

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Darren

Spotting Connie's eyes catch his just before he looked away, Darren gritted his teeth to hide his expression as he grabbed the snackoos bag, crushing a few of the chocolates on the way back to his spot.

OK- plan of attack Jones... did she see what you did there? Most probably... even with a face full of Klavier... she has an extra eye specially for spotting how to make your life miserable. Glancing at Nadine, Darren narrowed his eyes analytically. Would she get it if I kinda told her I was acting weird cause... she'd probably think was was crazy. Hrmmm... you can do this Jones.... You just have to be sneakier than Connie, and more subtle than a rock. Uh... maybe this will be hard...

Sitting back in his spot, Darren stuffed a snackoo in his mouth and thought for a moment longer over the crunching noise of the biscuit. OK, so Connie usually butts in with chicks that I am interested in, so if I give the impression that I'm not interested, then maybe I can do this one in the closet... maybe? Glancing to Nadine, Darren stopped munching and offered the snackoo bag.

"Snackoo? The munch with the most?" Darren asked with his mouth full of snackoo. Pausing at throwing out their company slogan by mistake in a lame fashion, Darren's face went limp. Charming. A real James Bond line there. Now, lets try a little harder to throw her off by making armpitt farts why don'tchya?!

(Nadindi- feel free to torment Darren by thinking this is cute and continuing to cuddle up to him ^^)

Julia

Feeling the cold leak through her top, she didn't realise till now that she had been shivering cause she was wet. Giving Nathan a greatfull smile, Julia rolled over onto her knees, locking eyes with him for a moment. She couldn't believe it. Him. He was cool, popular, gentle... goodness knew why he was single.

Maybe it was destiny.

Giving off a bigger smile, Julia turned around and shuffled in between Nathan's legs, snuggling up to him cosily. feeling the warmth of his body warm hers, her shivering stopped as se felt her heart slow to a calm. It felt right sitting there. She felt welcome, and safe. Like being in her brother's arms except this time it was different. She wasn't sure how she could put her finger on it.

"I'm not cold now," Julia replied softly, closing her eyes as the droplets of rain no longer mattered, "I could stay here for a long time happily..."

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((I live to make Darren's life a misery! XD))

Nadine felt a small smile creep back onto her face as she took a snackoo from the proffered bag. "Youre so cute," she teased scooting closer to him and resting her head back on his shoulder. Her mind was just one big hum of contentment at this moment in time.

((Shortpost, apologies. And Nii, I could RP Ema if you want. ^^ But Justin isn't exactly responding ATM so I guess it isn't a major issue right now.))

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Trucy blinked some as she noticed Sean. As soon as she came into the room Trucy noticed something...Odd. She then saw Zeth, and a big grin spread across her lips. "Oooooooh!" She looked to Sean, then Zeth. "You guys~!" She couldn't finish her sentence because her father had called her name. She blinked some, taking a gulp of her drink. "Mmn, Daddy, I know something you don't know!" She looked at Sean, stepping in front of her after standing. "I. Know. Your. See. Cret. Ai. Mee." She smiled, giggling and poking her nose with a finger. "I'm gonna go tell Daddy! Daddy! Guess what!?"

[ Sorry for the half-assed post. Hope i got it right, though >>;; ]

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((Was supposed to post this much earlier but internet kept dying on me AUUUGH. >B[ Anyway... Yeah sure Nad, I'll list Ema under your name if you want her. :3))


The rockstar opened one of his eyes halfway upon hearing the cracking of Snackoos. Who was responsible? Darren? An amused smirk curved up his lips, which were still pressed onto Dawn's. He would have warned him about the potential danger of what he had done, but technically he was still occupied, and well... he thought it would be interesting to see what would happen once his Fraulein Detektiv found her bag of snacks in the hands of another. And in a battered state, no less.

Before Miles could say another word Wright had already bolted into the kitchen. He sighed. Now he remembered why he refrained from engaging in small talk; it was an utter waste of time, he never should have considered it. But it was understandable, he supposed. The prosecutor couldn't say he completely understood Wright's worries, he had no child of his own, but he could relate to having a loved one's life threatened. Straightening his jacket, Miles trailed behind the ex-attorney.

The tags were cold against her fingers, and yet so comforting. She would always hold onto these whenever she felt that she just couldn't handle shit on her own anymore. She still couldn't believe what had happened; Zeth went from best friend to potential boyfriend way too fast. But... was it all really too fast? Or had she just been oblivious to his feelings all this time? Sean scratched her head briskly in frustration.

"...Huh?" The detective raised her head to look up at the pajama-clad magician. She was looking a little... mischievous, for some reason. Sean was hardly pleased. "What do you want?"

"I. Know. Your. See. Cret. Ai. Mee." Trucy giggled, poking her nose. "I'm gonna go tell Daddy!"

Watching as Trucy went on Sean couldn't help but feel a tad lost. What the hell was she going on about? Did she manage to get another helping of booze? "Tch." Sean scoffed, wiping her nose with the back of her arm as she reclined upon her chair. "Whatever, kid. I got nothing to hide."

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((... MUDBASH THIS WEEKEND ROCKED!! Doing 4x4 stuff in a 2x4 car is insanely fun Our Toyota Starlett took ages to get going cause it's spark plugs were charcoaled up, but when we replaced them it was GREAT fun XD Being soaking wet all weekend was a little less exciting but DAMN it was a blast! ))

Darren

"Ka... Ka..." Turning bright red, Darren wasn't sure how to react. It was beginning to become VERY apparently that she had a high level of interest in him and well... he'd have be deaf dumb and blind to not be appealed by her even slightly. He really wished she'd come out of the closet anywhere but there... and then.... in front of HER. Quick thinking Jones... Look cool. You have a hot chick cuddling up to you. Play this to your advantage and play hard to get without being blatantly obvious. She doesn't need extra teasing, but maybe Connie wont take such interest in you...

Glancing down at Nadine snoozing on his shoulder however, Darren smiled. He was enchanted by the concept of not being second best. As much as he didn't want Connie to see something that she can toy with, he also REALLY didnt' like the idea of pushing her away. Maybe... there was a better option. Well... there was one sure fire fast way of sneaking a kiss without Connie suspecting a thing.

Spinning that bottle.

Narrowing his eyes with a pleased grin, Darren knew what he had to do.

"Nadine," Darren started, carefully prying her off his shoulder, "I'm going to spin the bottle next, k?"

((OK- I have two choices. Spin Connie twice and get the dare,Nadine may freak that Darren is not kissing her (Connie will likely put up a show), and someone that has a cool dare to go with it can pipe up, or Darren gets a freebe from Nadine and gives Dawn one. This is to move the game along, and occupy the group till Zeth and Phoenix get back for the last spin :) ))

Phoenix

Skidding to a stop as he spotted Trucy in the middle of the kitchen, and everyone ok, Phoenix's face turned off panic mode.

"Mmn, Daddy, I know something you don't know!" She turned to Sean and tapped her nose, "I. Know. Your. See. Cret. Ai. Mee. I'm gonna go tell Daddy!" Turning back to Phoenix, Trucy she called out, "Daddy! Guess what!?"

Giving Trucy a relieved grin, Phoenix swept her off the lino floor, and swung Trucy around in a circle before planting her back on the floor, and giving her a tight hug. Trucy was ok. What reLIEF.

"What is it, princess?" Phoenix asked softly as he pulled away. Calming the strands of disturbed hair from her head, Phoenix's full attention was on his daughter, "You know one of Sean's secrets do you?" Leaning closer, Phoenix's voice hushed, "Is it a juicy secret? Does she have a crush on Klavier?"

((Lol))

Zeth

Stopping in front of the laundry door, Zeth watched Sean do her contemplative walk. She always did this on the tricky cases where evidence didnt' seem to stack up. The few cases he got to sneek in on her tests and challenge her theories to see if they could squeeze a little bit more information out of her evidence. He was never sure exactly how much extra help he managed to give her since she was always so thorough, but he just liked watching her think. Now wasn't a good time to stand there watching her think though. She must've felt lost- disorientated. He had loaded so much on her so fast. If he pushed her too hard, she could just as easily run out of his life once more. Just like the last time he tried to confess his love for her. He just wished he could make it all better for her.

"You've done all you can," Zeth reassured himself, "If she decides she loves you back then you can make her the happiest woman in the world. till then though, she's still a friend, who needs some mind space."

Spotting Trucy's antics from the door, Zeth wanted to thank her for convincing him to pursue Sean before Phoenix came upon the kitchen, and dived for her side. I'll catch Trucy later, Zeth smiled to himself, heading off to the lounge. The quicker he could get spun, the quicker the adults could start Truth or Dare, and the Quicker he'd know if Sean loved him. Opening the door out of the kitchen, Zeth was greeted by a familiar face in the forensics room. Prosecutor Edgeworth. Frozen on the spot for the moment, his mind went blank suddenly as he tried to remind himself that he wasn't there to growl at him. He must've been following Phoenix into the kitchen. That dog... he always barked so loudly at him, yet he was such a faithful friend to Phoenix and a select few of others.

"Sir! I..." Straightening himself up, he realised that Edgeworth had seen his situation earlier and he didn't need to explain himself. Adopting a smile, Zeth put on a more positive face, "She didn't say no! That's promising, right?"

((All for now- I has crazy amounts of MSNs to clear up >.> ))

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((Now heere comes the drama llamas. :p Thanks, Nii. I'll RP Ema as soon as Justin responds, if he's still active here. ><))

Nadine felt herself being carefully peeled off Darren's shoulder, and she sat up, bringing herself back to awareness just to hear him say, "I'm going to spin the bottle next, kay?" She nodded, feeling her face split into another silly grin that quickly fell as she realised other possibilities. I am only one person in this large group, she thought, biting her thumb nail. So he'll probably not be kissing me. Slightly panicked at this concept, Nadine brought her knees up to her chin, wrapping her arms around her legs carefully so that nothing was on show.

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Trucy giggled as her father spun her around, then put her on the floor. She latched to him, nuzzling her nose into his lower chest. "I love you daddy!" She then turned, stepping over and spinning around, her finger at Sean's nose. "You and Mr. Zeth had a...Moment~! I think he kissed you, Missy! So, you like him, he likes you, he guys sneak off into a small room and kiss, is that right?" Trucy put her hands on her hips triumphantly, turning. "You know, I am a magician, so I have special powers~." She grinned, prancing towards the door, stopping to turn and look at sean. "I'm gonna go tell Mr. Zeth you like him! Mr. ZETH~!"

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((I think Justin may have opted for stalling until Klavier finishes his turn, but can we has confirmation? :3))


"Sir! I..." Regaining his composure, Zeth's lips adopted a smile. "She didn't say no! That's promising, right?"

Miles raised his brow warily. Gant? Asking for his opinion? Odd, but he decided to see it through. The prosecutor crossed his arms and tapped at his arm thoughtfully, closing his eyes as he pondered. "I suppose there's nothing wrong with being... optimistic." He wasn't too fond of the man, but he was sharp. Miles trusted that Gant would be able to figure out what he was implying, but if not he had no qualms over elaborating it further.

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What was it with this kid and her nose? Her brows began to furrow; she was starting to rub her the wrong way. Sean slapped the hand aside and was just about to give Trucy a piece of her mind when the magician spoke again, rendering her speechless.

What. The. Fuck.

How did she know!? What went on in that room was between her and Zeth! She was speculating. She HAD to be speculating. The door was shut close when it happened, there was no way she could have seen them do it! And they were pretty silent too so she couldn't have heard them. Unless... the window. But it was raining outside. Was she really that motivated?

"I'm gonna go tell Mr. Zeth you like him!"

"Huh?"

"Mr. ZETH~!"

"WHAT!?" Sean exclaimed, a free hand shooting out to grab whatever she could of the mischievous magician. To no avail. "Wait, you little punk! That's not--" And away she went. Trucy caught her off guard there. When she said secret Sean expected her to say something ridiculous, like her being Gavin's girlfriend, but it never crossed her mind that she would say that. Gliding her fingers through her hair Sean let out an exasperated sigh. She needed to shoot something. Shifting her eyes to the bastard in PERIWINKLE, she contemplated the thought. Ohh, if only...

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Apollo blinked at this. It had to be one of Trucy's lies. Something she made up. No way was it true. Apollo put his head into his hands. He couldn't help but cry. If it were true, then he'd lose another person he loved. He sobbed away. He didn't care if it seems spontaneous. He didn't care if anyone realised he had a crush. All he cared about was his now broken heart. He forgot everyone was there. He was in his own little world.
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Dawn blinked.

"That is enough, screechy. But you're a good kisser. I'm amazed. Last time I met someone who kissed that well was back when Apollo and I dated."

She slowly stepped back. She felt happy to find that a person she despised could kiss so well. She grinned.

"Shame you play rock, otherwise I'd like to see you again, Mr Gavel."

She snickered at her intentional name mishap and then realised her brother was missing.
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Bizarro was taking a stroll in the rain. He always loved the rain. It helped him think. He was sad that his newly found friend Connie stopped talking to him, but he didn’t mind. Anyway, he enjoyed watching the rain fall, and people running home with their umbrellas.
Psychos, he thought. Then he walked back in and sat down in a corner. A corner where no-one was.

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((Blade- a couple of things. Nathan and Julia are currently on the front lawn talking, and Zeth and Sean were blocking the only path to the back lawn. Do you know this? This may help with your rp. Also, Sean hasn't made her mind up fully yet. If Apollo REALLY wants to stand a chance, he is going to have to do something right now, cause when the adults by truth or dare, Zeth is going to ask Sean then if she wants to be his girlfriend. He's going to have to be VERY smooth though cause he's starting at ground zero. I'd suggest noting Nii if you have back story thoughts.))

Zeth

Giving Miles a strange long at his unusually neutral reaction to Zeth's 'happy moment', he wasn't sure if Miles was happy for him or not. The prosecutor was a walking tank for grump. He couldn't remember the last time he saw him happy. Then, Trucy called out to him

"I'm gonna go tell Mr. Zeth you like him! Mr. ZETH~!"

Flashing his eyes wider, Zeth turned bright red as he turned to Trucy. Spotting Sean nearby with a livid expression, Zeth bit his lip, not sure what to say. He could only imagine what Sean was thinking right now, and normally he'd be able to calm her down, but now, he thought it'd just make matters worse. Rubbing his temples tensely, Zeth closed his eyes and tried to figure out how to fix the situation. It was all so messy now. Finally spotting Apollo around the back of the kitchen sobbing at what Trucy said, Zeth raised his brows.

"What's that about?" Zeth asked himself, "Justice seems upset at what Trucy said." Adopting a clueless expression, he watched Apollo's actions for a moment. IT all started when Trucy announced that Sean and him hooked up... Did Apollo lose a bet on who would hook up first? Or maybe.... maybe the horned lawyer... liked... Sean? Feeling slightly guilty that the loud mouth was all upset, Zeth gave Miles an awkward wave to leave the conversation, and strolled over to him.

"Yo, Justice," Zeth started cautiously, “You look upset…” Glancing aside, he was most likely the last person Apollo wanted to see, but he couldn’t make his relationship with him any worse than it already was. Slinging his arm over Apollo’s shoulder, Zeth glanced aside, “I can see you're bummed, and I know you've been single for a while. Just thought I'd let you know that I know how that feels, so if you need to chat..."

Phoenix

Glancing around as Trucy announced to the world about Sean and Zeth relationship, Phoenix's eyes widened. He... didn't realize that Sean had fallen for Zeth so easily... unless Trucy got the wrong end of the story?

Looking at Sean's reaction, then Zeth's, Phoenix smiled. They can't have come to a conclusion yet, or they'd be looking at each other more earnestly. Zeth is pretty sure with everything, so he's probably waiting for Sean to make her mind up. Letting out a chuckle, he realized it must've been Trucy's ability to perceive people that gave her the notion. Understanding human nature took a little more than spotting nerves though.

"Hey Trucy," Phoenix started, "how about your Daddy spins next, hmm? Do you want to be around for that?"

((Lets get this show on the road ;) Zeth is out after Darren's kisses. If not by Phoenix, then by someone else.))

((I'm assuming people want Darren to go for double Connie?))

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Trucy grinned, running and jumping unto Zeth's back, latching to him tightly. "Zeth, you have feelings too! I can tell!" She figured her father had told Zeth about her powers already, but he just seemed flushed. She knew they had a moment and knew that they both felt for eachother, but she wondered in the end who kissed who. They both seemed nervous enough, so she assumed it was Zeth. "You two make a CYUUTE Couple!!!" She kissed Zeth's cheek over and over, then giggled, hoping to make Sean admit her feelings. "Hey, Zeth, if you don't go out with Miss Aimee, can I be your date~?" She giggled again and flashed a sly smile towards Sean, obviously just teasing the detective now. Her attention then turned to her father, nodding some, her arms squeezing tightly around Zeth's neck. "I hope the bottle lands on me, so I can give you tons of kisses, daddy! HeeHee~ <3"

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"Yo, Justice," Zeth started cautiously, “You look upset…” Glancing aside, he was most likely the last person Apollo wanted to see, but he couldn’t make his relationship with him any worse than it already was. Slinging his arm over Apollo’s shoulder, Zeth glanced aside, “I can see you're bummed, and I know you've been single for a while. Just thought I'd let you know that I know how that feels, so if you need to chat..."

Stumbling forward then as something leapt onto his back, taking him by surprise, he recognised the weight and shape instantly as he gained his footing. Trucy Wright- not the first time she back tackled him when he was over, but this one certainly took him by surprise.

"Zeth, you have feelings too! I can tell!" Trucy grinned holding onto him tightly. Zeth hooked his arms around her legs so she didn't need to cling onto him for balance so hard, "You two make a CYUUTE Couple!!!" Turning to look at Trucy as she talked, the young magician planted a mass group of kisses on his cheek. Letting out a relaxed grin then, he didn't know how she did it, but suddenly he afternoon didn't seem so bad even though the attention he was getting wasn't from the right woman.

"Oh... heh..." Zeth grinned bashfully as Trucy burst into giggles, "Maybe, well see what happens. Sean hasn't said yes to me yet," He admitted, looking at Trucy's head hanging over his shoulder. Lowering his voice, Zeth quickly glanced at Sean, "And knowing her, I'm just as likely to get a yes or no right thins moment."

"Hey, Zeth, if you don't go out with Miss Aimee, can I be your date~?" Trucy suddenly asked, making sure Sean heard everything she said. Widening his eyes in interest, Zeth gave her a smirk,

"A date, huh?" Zeth asked, picking up Trucy and swinging her around to his front some he could look her in the eye properly, "I'd be honoured to take you on a date. I could take you out to a nice restaurant, and you could have what ever you want." Zeth then gave Trucy a kiss on the forehead, "How does that sound?"

**cue Trucy responce?**

Trucy's attention then turned to Phoenix, as she gave Zeth a tight hug, "I hope the bottle lands on me, so I can give you tons of kisses, daddy! HeeHee~ <3"

Phoenix watched from nearby with a private smile, before chuckling at Trucy's responce. "Come on Trucy, and Zeth. I've got a bottle to spin."

"Ooooh," Zeth replied coyly, "You're insistent I join the circle. Are you hoping it lands on me?" Phoenix stopped in his tracks then, turning back to Zeth. Blinking a few times sternly at Zeth, Phoenix seemed to be biding the moment before he replied. Finally adopting a slight smile, Phoenix shruged and turned back to the door,

"I can think of worse people to kiss," Phoenix admitted, motioning them to follow him with his hand as he strolled towards Miles. Quickly glancing back to Apollo just behind him, Zeth motioned to Sean with his head.

"Apollo, you can't change what ever her feelings become, but maybe you'll be a good friend for her? I... she needs some time away from me to think... Talking to someone might be just what she needs to make the decision easier for her." Giving him a sympathetic smile for a moment longer, Zeth cradled Trucy a little more securely, and followed after Phoenix.

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Meanwhile, back at the circle, Darren managed to pry Nadine off his shoulder. Looking down at his arm sadly, it had already become cold from losing the warmth of her body on it. Sighing disappointedly, Darren leaned forward and grabbed the empty grape juice bottle, lookign at it intensely.

"Please roll Nadine," Darren whispered, closing his eyes hopefully, "If anything good can come of even one of these spins, let it be that."

Placing the bottle back down on the carpet, Darren gave the bottle a firm flick. Spinning furiously around in circles, the bottle almost seemed liek it wouldn't stop before it rolled to a stop. Following the nose of the bottle to the person he'd kiss, the colour drained from his face as he landed eyes on the owner.

Connie.

"No," Darren breathed, "This must be a mistake. Surely I'm due for a lucky break?" Spinning the bottle once more even harder, he watched it spinning around in dread, trying not to imagine what kind of show connie would likely put on in from of nadine. The bottle bumped around to a stop then. Darren could barely contain his worry that it was...

But it was.

He had rolled Connie TWICE.

Jaw dropped in both fear and horror, Darren wasn't sure what to do first. Run for the hills and hide himself from humanity for the rest of his life, or take it like a man and hope that maybe this time all it ever becomes is mearly a kiss and not more.

That witch. What would she do now? Two kisses and a dare imagine what she could do with that. She could... No wait. He had to spin the bottle once more to see who dared him. Grabbing the bottle once more in determination, this last spin counted the most. The dare was the difference between public humiliation and maybe getting away scott free... or even getting a free kiss that may be... enjoyable... mostly likely not. Connie never kissed a man for his enjoyment unles she wanted something from him.

Giving the bottle one last spin, the bottle flashed around in circles quickly to determine the darer.

((Anyone got a good dare for Darren? Take over from when the bottle lands on you, and go for it from them :) Feel free to be mean to Darren, or maybe do something beneficial to Nadine? ))

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