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Post by Zuyuri on Dec 31, 2016 20:29:18 GMT
Elsa leaned back against the door frame for comfort. Sometimes just standing in heels hurt. Oh, what was she even doing wearing shoes when she didn't even plan on going out? It was silly in hindsight. His hands clenched and flexed as he reworked the healed, or rather tended, knuckles. Something about the opening and closing of his large fingers hypnotized her.
As he spoke of mental pain versus physical, his eyes locked onto hers.
Something Elsa had become good at over the years was reading eye looks. The body didn't say much, but eyes never lied. A shifting could be a lie or a hesitation. Here, he was looking at her full on. He was silently expressing something he didn't want to say out loud, but she was getting the hint.
Biting her lip, Elsa leaned up and just hugged the Giant. She had wanted to do it Garcon Perdu, but on the safety of her porch, she could finally do it.
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Post by neverlandlostgirl on Jan 1, 2017 0:34:20 GMT
Ralph didn't know what he was expecting, but it wasn't this.
When Elsa stepped forward and suddenly put her arms around him, all he could do for a moment was raise his arms up and look down at her, his face perfectly surprised. He remained that way for several moments, merely staring down at Elsa as she hugged him.
Finally, Ralph's expression softened and slowly lowered his massive arms around her, returning Elsa's hug. They stood together and held each other for what could only have been a minute but felt like an eternity before he lightly stepped away from her smaller form and lightly clearing his throat.
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Post by Zuyuri on Jan 2, 2017 3:20:29 GMT
"Sorry, I've...I've wanted to do that since you saved me,"
Elsa's face turned bright pink when they let go of one another. She wouldn't admit it out loud, but she liked the way Ralph's hands felt hugging her. It was like being wrapped in a cozy blanket.
"And," she looked over at the music box, "I feel guilty for not having anything in return."
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Post by neverlandlostgirl on Jan 4, 2017 7:02:16 GMT
"Elsa.....it's fine. I mean.....really, don't worry about it."
Ralph's face had turned a brilliant shade of red as he spoke and he began to rub the back of his head the way he always did when he was nervous.
"You were willing to give me a second chance and....well, that's more then enough."
He dropped his gaze to the ground as he spoke, aware that Elsa's normally pale cheeks had also grown flushed with color. Outside, the magically conjured snow still fell and he still stood in his soaking coat, but despite that he no longer felt any chill. In fact, he felt quite warm now as if he had been standing next to a blazing fire instead of receiving a hug from a lawyer with ice abilities.
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Post by Zuyuri on Jan 4, 2017 8:00:48 GMT
Elsa couldn't help but smile up at Ralph saying what he seemed a present. To him, a second chance was worth more than a parcel in a bow. Her face deepened a tiny bit more. After the awkward date, Elsa hadn't really pursued or thought about going out with anyone else. Was it that she was afraid of repetition? Or fear of being with someone just because of class? Or both.
She rubbed her arms when a slight brisk wind picked up. Yes, cold didn't get to her, but even she had her limits."
"Care for some wassail? It's heated to perfection," she invited. He was probably colder than she was with his dripping wet coat.
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Post by neverlandlostgirl on Jan 8, 2017 7:17:53 GMT
"Sorry, what?"
Ralph had been looking down at Elsa, his mind temporarily forgetting everything around him, when she suddenly made her offer. However, the Giant P.I. had never heard of wassail before.
"Is that some kind of exotic cheese or something?"
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Post by Zuyuri on Jan 9, 2017 5:07:42 GMT
Elsa's face began to glow. Her eyes crinkled up, as did her nose. Her dainty hands came over her glossed lips as a sweet, lilting giggle came out The twinkle in her eye showed merriment. But rather it being merriment of insulting a Giant, she was laughing with the opportunity to show him something.
"No. It's like apple cider. Just...a bit sweeter."
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Post by neverlandlostgirl on Jan 9, 2017 5:32:44 GMT
"Oh, right."
Ralph gave a somewhat embarrassed smile as Elsa explained that wassail was a drink, but he didn't really feel all that embarrassed even when Elsa laughed lightly. He knew the different when he was being laughed at or laughed with, and this was definitely the latter.
"Um, sure. I'll give it a try. Might help to take the edge of this damp weather."
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Post by Zuyuri on Jan 10, 2017 0:14:58 GMT
"That and I don't want ypu standing and getting cold."
A teasing but concerned finger was wagged in Ralph's face. She may have had ice powers, but the last thing she wanted to do was freeze him to the ground with her own excitement and happiness. His embarrased smile was somewhat adorable, complete with the gap in his teeth flashing through.
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Post by neverlandlostgirl on Jan 10, 2017 0:56:42 GMT
"Yeah, thanks Elsa."
Ralph rolled his eyes at Elsa's teasing, but the smile remained on his face as he stepped further into her home and out of the rain. He had thought he would be spending the entire holiday season by himself, but who knew?
Maybe....maybe he would end up spending it with Elsa.
(End Thread?)
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Post by Zuyuri on Jan 10, 2017 3:16:44 GMT
((sure, we can end the thread))
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