NOW KISS

[justpastdawn]

 ✾ MISTLETOE MEME ✾

All right guys, since we can't do this in-game, we shall have an OOC meme for it instead! Nothing will carry over into the game, so just have fun with it. Here's how it works:

• You are stuck under a random mistletoe.
• There is a note on said mistletoe.
• Whoever comes within range will be pulled under the mistletoe and also be stuck.
• Now you both have to do what the note says to get unstuck.
• EMOTIONS ARE STILL IN EFFECT so have fun with that.

The "orders" range from cordial to making out, so state your preferences. Feel free to mix and match them, too. Here are your options:

1. Hug. Easy enough. Can be a simple hug or a giant bear hug.
2. Kiss on the cheek. For those who might be a little shier.
3. Kiss on the hand. For those who want to be...well whatever kissing on the hand invokes. Charming? Dashing?
4. Kiss on the lips. 1-2-3 KISS. This is the tame version of the next one.
5. Make-out for five minutes. As described on the tin.


Blatantly copied over from last year. Have fun!

Comments

[heartofalioness]

Missile toe? [Her gaze goes upwards.] That plant? What is that; I think I might've seen clusters of it in some of the trees, but what's it doing growing inside?

[Hey Matt, guess who has no idea about that particular Earth tradition yet~~~?]

[tookashirototheknee]

It's an old Earth tradition, actually, but, uh, generally voluntary. The tradition goes that two people who meet under the mistletoe have to, uh... kiss.

[He's bright red by the end of it, not exactly able to look her in the eyes.]

So, uh, if this is compelling us... er.....

[heartofalioness]

[Ah. Fun. Allura's just... going to blush bright red too, the air around the couch quickly filling with steam. It's not like she hasn't had a first kiss yet at all, but aside from one or two childhood pecks and just one kiss from a now ex-boyfriend in this world, kisses have never been something she's been quick to dole out.]

I-I see. So... are there any more specifics to know about?

[Like if she can get away with a kiss on the cheek or something because WOW forced kissing is embarrassing.]

[tookashirototheknee]

Not that I know of, but, er, I've never encountered enchanted mistletoe before.

[He glances up to look at it again, and catches sight of a piece of paper on it. Reaching up, he realizes he's just a bit too short to grab it.]

There's a piece of paper up there. I think you have slightly longer arms than I do. Could you grab that?

1/2

[heartofalioness]

[Thank you, long ladylike fingers! She JUST barely manages to grip the piece of paper and pull it away from the sprig.]

Alright, let's see...

2/2 (Coin flip said 5)

[heartofalioness]

[Allura's eyes almost BULGE as she reads the paper, steam filling the whole living room, complete with enough static to make their hair stand on end!]

FIVE MINUTES?!

[tookashirototheknee]

[Matt's eyes widen, and he turns almost as red as the red lion herself. Oh. Uh. well.]

Um. Well, we could wait for someone else to sit down on the couch. Maybe bring someone here, and I'll close my eyes, and you can get off the couch with them. As for me... I don't mind being stuck here. I'll just... make radio parts for everyone. [... radio parts forever.]

[heartofalioness]

What?! NO, I'm not just going to kiss some random passerby for five quiznaking minutes- how would that even WORK!- and just LEAVE you here! That's unacceptable!

[tookashirototheknee]

Oh, stars no! That's not what I meant!

[Matt starts flailing.]

I was meaning someone you know better. Someone who you'd possibly like to kiss. Not the random space hobo.

[heartofalioness]

Matt. We are currently the only two unattached people who live under this roof. That includes Kevin coming and going at all hours. Even if there WAS someone among that group I'd like to kiss- and there isn't, certainly not for THAT long- I doubt they'd be too happy to help, and I wouldn't be too happy to BE helped.

[Space princess ain't no homewrecker!]

Besides, why do you assume I'm the one being saved in this scenario?

[tookashirototheknee]

Well, can't you call for someone to come over on the crystal things? There have to be people outside of the house... or something.

[He starts ticking things off on his fingers.]

And secondly, you're much more important than I am, you have many more things that you need to do, and you're much more attractive, so there are more people who would want to kiss you.

[Not that he doesn't want to kiss her, but that's beside the point right now.]

[heartofalioness]

And where exactly does ANY of this logic come from?

[She'll just shoot down all those points, thank you, down to the finger ticking.]

I'm no more or less important than anyone else, especially while we're in this world; I do have a fuller schedule, but your work is also important; and unless I'm mistaken on human beauty standards, you're equally attractive and as likely to get a kiss as I am!

[tookashirototheknee]

Shiro is attractive, Keith is attractive. Not me. I'm... awkward, and too nerdy to really be attractive to people.

[He shrugs a bit, and sits up straighter.]

So, er, if you don't like my objections... do you want to? I really don't want to do anything that makes you uncomfortable.

1/2

[heartofalioness]

Hmph, honestly, I'll never understand why humans think intelligence is a detractor from attractiveness. If that was true, I probably would've never been created.

[Because look, being the hotshot young king of the whole planet can only get you so far with the ladies.]

2/2

[heartofalioness]

[Aaand then comes the request. She blushes again, looking everywhere BUT at Matt as she mulls it over.]

I suppose we don't have much of a choice. [And then the mun died from facepalming so hard her skull broke.] But... are you sure you're all right with this, Matt? It's... quite a lot of kissing, and as you said, you don't know me that well... I know you don't know that many more people here, but if there's anyone you'd be more comfortable with, we might be able to--

[Aaand she's rambling a bit. Very eloquent rambling, but still.]

[tookashirototheknee]

There's always a choice, Princess. I refuse to do anything that you don't want.

[He pauses, and blushes bright red.]

But... there really isn't anyone I'd prefer. Um. I'd... like this. With you.

[heartofalioness]

[OH. Well... that message got through loud and clear. That catches her by surprise, and of course she's flattered, but what really catches her off guard is instead of feeling awkward, or guilty at the prospect of having to turn him down... her pulse starts to race, just a bit faster.

Still, they can talk about any of that... afterwards, she supposes, and for now... what's one (ridiculously long) kiss between friends and solid comrades. Allura tries (and doesn't quite succeed) the sparkling steam filling the air now, and instead gently places one hand on his.]

Then... then yes.

[Smooth...]

[tookashirototheknee]

[There's a bit of warm wind around them as well, not hot, but just comfortable and calming. Matt blushes, a bit nervous, but reaches up to cup her cheek gently, rubbing her thumb across the markings on her cheek.]

You really are beautiful, Princess, in every way. You're smart and strong, and determined and... everything else.

[Good job, Holt.]

[heartofalioness]

[Allura's blush deepens under his hand, her own coming up to hold it closer. He praises her physical beauty so often she's gotten used to it, but... the other compliments mean so much for to her.]

As are you, and you're very kind and supportive.

[tookashirototheknee]

I want to be. You support everyone, and you really do deserve someone to take care of you.

[Taking a bit of a blushing breath, he leans in, lips gently brushing hers, hand still on her cheek.]

[heartofalioness]

[Allura's a bit slower to respond, still inexperienced as she is with kissing, still a bit unsure about what to make of this whole situation, and a bit stunned by the spark of excitement those word and this kiss are sending coursing through her veins.

But a few seconds later she surrenders, relaxing against his lips and slowly, almost shyly, bringing a hand up to cup his face as well.]

[tookashirototheknee]

[Matt's not entirely certain what to do now, but he gently reaches out his other hand to rest on her waist, gently, not taking any undue advantages.

Slowly, carefully, and gently, he moves his lips against hers, exploring just a bit. He has no idea what he's doing, but he's going to try.]

[heartofalioness]

[In all fairness, Allura has barely any clue herself, having only had one REAL kiss, not counting tiny pecks on the lips from childhood crushes. So she won't rush Matt at all, enjoying the slow pace of the kiss and gently placing her hand over his on her waist in encouragement. The other one on his cheek very gingerly moves forward to where those long, soft gold strands are just starting to fall over an ear, fingertips brushing against them in request.]

[tookashirototheknee]

[Matt makes a small pleased noise, encouraging her fingers to go wherever she wishes. He keeps things gentle, sweet, and reverent. Clearly he's doing something right, even though he's not sure what that even is.]

[heartofalioness]

[In that case, she'll move her hand deeper into his hair, slowly combing her fingers through the locks from scalp to tip. And a bit of extra attention given to her lower lip makes her sigh and ever so slightly part her lips just a little more out of reflex.]