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[this_loser]

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[this_loser]

[He returns the hug, though he's still curiously eyeing the stuff now taking up his bed.]

That's a lot of things. What kind of useful?

[What's in the box?]

[axi]

[She realizes this and pokes his side. Rude. Sort of.]

Useful useful. For you. I would've asked for your help, but it didn't occur to me until I was out shopping already.

[He gets a sheepish smile before she grabs a bag holds it out for him.]

[this_loser]

For me? A-all of that?

[He takes the bag and opens it up enough to look inside.]

[axi]

[Inside in a belted looking item with a larger piece attached. If he pulls it out, he'll be able to tell exactly what it is.]

It's a holster. For your gun... one of them at least.

[this_loser]

No way!

[The bag is quickly cast aside as he enthusiastically grabs the holster to look it over.]

This'll fit Lionheart! I can bring it with me. Kaname, this is ... so great. [He almost wants to cry, but he'll settle for grabbing and kissing her.]

[axi]

[Congratulations. Prompto has officially startled her. Kaname makes a surprised noise at the sudden kiss, but she's hardly complaining. Her arms wrap around him, and she manages a laugh when it ends.]

I'm really happy you like it, but... [She trails off a little sheepishly, nodding to another bag.]

There are more. I don't know what your arsenal has, so it was guesswork. Shape and size were a shot in the dark, too.

Oh! [She pulls away to go and fish another one out of a box.] Here's one that should hold and protect your camera, too.

[this_loser]

[He takes the one for the camera and looks it over, determining how well his camera will work with it.]

This is way too much...

[Even so, he dives into the rest like a kid at Christmas. If there are any that don't fit, he'll find a way to make them work. Or just acquire properly sized weapons.]

[axi]

[By now at the very least, she knows what his camera is like! Only one of those was purchased.

She watches him with a smile, laughing at his excitement. When he's most of the way through, she decides to speak up.]

Um, so whichever ones don't work now and won't later, I'll need to take those back... [They aren't cheap.]

[this_loser]

[Aww. But he understands. He's thrilled she got him anything at all.]

Yeah. Totally.

[Once he's had a glance at everything, he picks through them more carefully, sizing them up and figuring out which would work with his current arsenal.]

How many do you think I could away with wearing at the same time? Like, what's the line between practical and overkill?

[axi]

That's a good question. [She won't mention she barely considered that part. Good job, girl.

Kaname walks over and picks up one, moving to fasten it around his waist.]

It depends on what and how much you'd like to carry with you.

[this_loser]

Didn't have to worry about that with the armiger.

[Though this isn't the first time he's been cut off from the magic pocket where all things are kept.]

At least a pistol and a rifle. If I could fit in the laser gun, that'd be good too.

[Running out of ammo was a real concern now. He runs his hands over the belt and down to where the gun would sit.]

This one is nice.

[axi]

I know. [Her tone is sympathetic, it's why she did this. Kaname watches him give it a good feel, smiling a little.]

Three sounds like it would be a lot. What about a knife or dagger instead?

[this_loser]

Yeah... I'm used to having a lot. [Just, not quite like this.

He gives her suggestion a little hum of thought.]

Maybe? I wasn't given a lot of training with them, though. I know where the pointy end is!

[axi]

That's a start for sure. [Despite the seriousness of the issue, she does smile at his humor.]

Are you able to resummon your weapons to you if they're knocked out of your hold, or was that something else with the magic? [Kaname's asking questions to think about how to do this. It's her job to plan, and that's not something she easily ceases doing, especially when it comes to the (hypothetical) safety of the people she cares about.

She moves over to sit back down on the bed, brows slightly creased in thought.]

[this_loser]

[He shakes his head while picking up and studying a rifle strap.]

Part of the magic. If I dropped them, I could send them to the armiger and call them back into my hands. Gonna have to remember not to throw them away when I'm done with them. [He laughs wryly. Fortunately, much of his summoning mimicked holstering and re-holstering the guns, even if they were being magicked away.]

[axi]

What about lessons? For armed combat with a knife.

[It's not far fetched or out of the realm of possibility at all. Looking at him, she holds out a hand for him to take. Come reassure her.]

[this_loser]

That's ... probably not a bad idea. Just in case? [Still, he frowns, taking the offered hand.] Iggy, Noct, and Gladio handled all the up close and personal stuff, usually. I was better at a distance.

[axi]

Just in case.

[She squeezes his hand a bit, then lets go, letting him look over anything else if he wants.]

Fighting at a distance isn't always possible.

[this_loser]

Yeah, I know. For that, I had a couple heavy-hitters. But, not here.

[Granted most of his machinery weapons were still ranged. Picking the baddies off from a distance was his job!

He doesn't go back to the items right away, instead opting to move a few things aside and sit down next to her. If it will make her feel better that he learns to use a knife, then by the Six, he'll be the best knife-person there is. (Or try.)]

Have I told you how much I love you yet?

[axi]

We can still keep an eye out for one that could work.

[She watches him sit, automatically leaning in once he's settled, though she pauses at his question. Kaname can feel her face warm, and she doesn't try to fight the goofy smile he manages to elicit.]

I think you mentioned it in passing when you ended our conversation the other week. Somewhat.

[this_loser]

I have been. But circular saws modded into bulky weaponry aren't all that common. Who knew?

[He leans as well, pressing against her weight and rocking a little. He tilts his head up to hide his own blush.]

Only somewhat? I guess I owe you then. I love you this... [He spreads his arms, one behind her back.] No. Thiiiiis much. [He stretches them as far as they will go, fingers pointing outward.] It goes on forever, see?

[axi]

[She huffs in amusement at the weapons comment, attention now paid to his demonstration.

As over the top and ridiculous as it is, the sentiment behind it strikes a chord. Kaname reaches out to grab the hand of the arm that's not behind her and pull it close. She places it on her chest, right over her heard which is beating rather quickly.]

Mhm, I do see. [She rests her head on his shoulder.] And this is yours.

[Her heart.]

[this_loser]

[He lets his hand rest there for a moment, trying and failing to find the right words. He's never been good with this sort of thing (not that it happened often - or, ever - before now).

His free arm curls around her from behind drawing her closer.] I'll protect it with my life.

[axi]

[Kaname exhales through her nose, both in appreciation for the tighter hold (she likes it when he does that) and his words. She relaxes against him, completely at ease.]

You don't need to go that far. [Even if she'd do the same for him. Her hand drops from his to rest in her lap as she closes her eyes.]

I think I'm becoming spoiled by how happy I am with you.

[this_loser]

[He's already decided he does need to go that far. Promise made, no take backs.

He sighs, content, wrapping his arms fully around her and squeezes.]

Good. You deserve to be happy. [He gives her a little jostle and kiss on the cheek.] Now help me figure out which of these things makes me look the most badass so we can go get some of your money back.