Do you remember how we all bid ridiculous amounts of money on dates for each other once upon a time?
Time to put up or shut up.
THE forcedish DATE MEME
Feeling romantic? Take your date to the top of the clocktower and look at the stars. Feeling like a quickie? The Black Stallion has all your alcohol fueled needs. Wanting a quaint date leaning over a table? Le Cafe Anglais and the Coffee Joint will help you make your dreams come true. Or, just wine and dine your date at home. Whatever it is, be creative.
You paid for this, after all!
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[ Words that are as honest as can be. He knows where Jean's coming from, but he really wants to transmit that no matter what he'd have stayed at his side regardless. ]
Besides, it's the least I can do, right? [ The tiniest speck of a blush. ]
I mean, I've always admired you a bit since I met you, so it makes sense that I'd be there to support you no matter what.
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[ Jean blushes; he'll never get used to hearing Marco compliment him. The hand he's holding is starting to feel really warm (more like, Jean is starting to sweat through) but Jean doesn't let go for a second. ]
I still... can't believe that sometimes. I mean, I believe you! Uh, obviously, but... I mean, yeah, I'm pretty great and all, but you're way better...
[ Jean what are you even doing... ]
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You're just being nice for the sake of it, Jean.
[ At least that's what he thinks. ]
I mean, you're charismatic, enthusiastic, and have an immense self confidence... and I'm... I'm just me!
[ He tops it off with a tiny laugh, scratching the back of his head. ]
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[ Jean gives Marco's hand a squeeze. He can feel his face heat up but he goes for it anyway. ]
Marco, you are the nicest, most patient and understanding guy I know. I'm not just saying that.
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J-Jean, what are you saying?
[ A drop of sweat runs down his overly blushed cheek. ]
I'm just an average guy, I think... nowhere near worth that praise...
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[ All the nice things he should've told Marco before he died-- they'll all just spilling out now. ]
You were the only one who believed in me the whole time we were in the academy. I wouldn't be half as good as I am now if it hadn't been for you always being there for me.
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[ It takes him a lot to just say those words, but they come from the bottom of his heart. ]
I mean it. [ It takes him a while to keep his composure, but with a deep breath he continues speaking. ]
But I can't take all the credit for myself. You wouldn't be where you are today if it weren't for your own effort and perseverance.
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Oh, we're here. The clock tower.
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Looks like it.
[ Heh. ]
Say, Jean, think you're good enough with the Maneuver Gear that you can get us both up there?
[ He knows that issuing it as a small challenge will fire Jean up, like it generally does. ]
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[ Jean gladly takes that as a challenge-- even if Marco is a little taller and heavier than him, he can still work this out. Plus it'll be super romantic, right? ]
You're gonna have to hold onto me, but it should be a piece of cake.
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[ Which is good because this has the potential to be quite romantic indeed. Marco just sets his hands on Jean's shoulders and hops up, his legs wrapping up around Jean's torso and his forearms well set on his shoulders. ]
Are you ready, Jean?
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There. You alright?
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Mhm! You really are amazing with the gear, Jean!
[ And he means it! ]
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Well, that's only natural, right? With the added weight, it meant I could get us swinging faster, sooner... But, uh, I'm not gonna bore you with the specifics. I can show you later, if you want.
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[ Listening to Jean actually being passionate about something other than Mikasa is always a pleasure to hear. ]
We're not pressed for time, are we?
[ And at that time, he moves over to the ledge, sitting on it and motioning for Jean to follow. ]
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Jean follows, sitting beside Marco, scooting closer to brush up to his side. How bold! He stars to ramble, mostly to keep himself distracted. ]
But, uh, anyway... I figured with the two of us, that'd effect out centrifugal force, which is a lot of what makes swinging so much more efficient than just having the gear pull your weight...
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Ooh, that makes sense!
[ That's something not even he would've figured out on the fly. ]
You really do know your way around the gear, don't you?
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[ Jean smiles, blushing and knocking his knee into Marco's. Gosh, maybe this date thing isn't that bad. ]
I was good at it, so why not try to be the best?
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You say try when you're probably already close to being up there.
[ One of his smiles. ]
Maybe only even second to the Lance Corporal!
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[ Well, except for Mikasa but really she doesn't count. ]
But I'll probably never be able to pull off those spins Corporal Levi does, though. They're insane. It's cause he's so small...
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[ Marco powers activate! ]
If you give up at the start, then you really will never be able to do them!
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[ Ahhh those Marco powers...!! Putting hope in the hearts of people everywhere. ]
I mean, I guess I could try... The amount of practice and concentration you'd need, though... He basically flings himself through the air, fires off his 3DMG while he's spinning... I guess it's kinda like what we just did... [ You know he's considering the specifics now... ]
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[ Can't stop won't stop. ]
I mean, I'm just throwing ideas around, not that I'd really know, hehe.
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