自由な世界へ (Jiyuuna sekai e... )

Oh so things have gone that far, has it? Ha ha! Take out your best suits and dresses! Throw the petals and rice! This is something to celebrate~!

[Aion began as he raised both hands and felt rather ecstatic to his 'brother''s news. Lining up behind Chrno, he drew him in again as he teased him further.]

I didn't think she was one you could handle, Chrno. That's something. Where are you guys staying now? I could stop by and convince him for you, if you want.

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Chocolate is one of his favorites. Don't mortify him so much, Aion. He's young and in love. That's something marvelous to experience.

[Lilith coughed to interrupt the conversation before Chrono said something he would regret. She stopped in front of the line.]

Here we are.

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I didn't say we were that far along, yet! I-I haven't given her a ring or anything! But...

[Chrono reached into his pocket and pulled out a piece of paper and a pen, scribbling down an address.]

We've moved to Rosette's old apartment. This is the address. [He held out the piece of paper towards Aion.]

I'll bake you some cookies if you come! ...And chocolate pudding for Joshua.

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What's mortifying about it? That's more of a reason to go all out.

[Staring at Lilith cut them in the front, Aion looked up before he sees the paper handed to him.]

Oh thanks. Sounds like a plan.

[He quickly read it and placed it in his pocket before heading inside.]

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Have you ever fallen in love? Sometimes is embarrassing to speak about that openly. If you need me to explain you this, perhaps Chrono is less than a boy than you are.

[She teased to hide her true motivation. Useless. He had given Aion his address. She didn't say anything about that and waited patiently in line to ride the roller coaster.]

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[Chrono smiled, still blushing as he slowly strolled up to where they'd be loaded into the car.]

I don't mind talking about it. I'm...happy. Really happy.

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[Aion hesitated to Lilith's response, unsure of how to respond to it. Hearing Chrno backing him up, his face lite up again as he slipped into the car.]

That's the spirit. There's no need to be ashamed of it.

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Then you are past the initial attraction stage. Your feelings must be serious, dear.

[Lilith let the men their space and slipped two cars after theirs. Only two people could sit in one, after all]

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Well...yes. For me at least...they're very serious.

[Chrono glanced back at Lilith as she slipped into the other car.]

I guess it's just the two of us for now.

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[Looking back at the same time as Chrno, Aion faced forward again as he positioned himself in the seat.]

Aa well, she should be fine. One of us will sit with her in the next one.

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Good idea. [Chrono fastened his seat belt and settled in.]

...Maybe you?

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Does it matter?

[Aion raised a brow to his suggestion as he fastened his own.]

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No. [He spoke lightly, innocently.] I just thought you might like some time alone with her...

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[Hearing that made his chest sink as he almost burst out laughing, covering his face with one hand.]

Ha ha ha.. Chrno~ Don't make me laugh. You heard her remarks to me. Just because you're happy and made, you bastard~ [Sneers and lightly socks him in the head.] Besides, I'm not that desperate that I need your sympathy to play cupid. [Though she's different... warm...] I'm in no rush, dear brother. [More important things to care about...]

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[Chrono rubbed his head, eying Aion as the car began to clack up the tracks.]

I'm not saying you're desperate! Just that she's a nice Jane, and you certainly treat her warmly...

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[That's because she's...] I'm just showing my appreciation. That's all... Just as I have with Fi, Shader, Riz... Either way, L-Lilith's-

[Feeling the same headache come on as he thought about Chrno's words more, he shook if off as the ride began, taking them around and into loops.]

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[Chrono forgot about prodding him on it for now and just enjoyed the ride, holding onto the bar tightly as the ride whizzed through loops and tight corners. He grinned as the wind whipped through his hair, and the car zoomed past the rides nearby decorated with hundreds of lights.

Lights...? What did that remind him of?

In a few minutes, the ride was over. Chrono laughed, using his fingers to try to get his hair back into place.]

See? It's a lot like flying.

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[Gripping the bar with one hand as the other held his glasses against his face, Aion laughed about, enjoying the wind cutting through his hair. Coming to an abrupt stop, the sinner finally recovered from his laughter as he leaned back into the seat.]

Yea. You said it. Though...

[Aion stared up at the sky as he thought of how it actually felt to fly.]

It doesn't compare to the real thing... [He glanced towards Chrno and smiled, a hint of sadness seen in his eyes. Unfastening his belt, he hopped out to go check on Lilith.]

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[Not a single hair out or distortion in her clothes, Lilith unfastened her buckled seatbelt when the ride ended, she descended the car thanking the other occupant to have held the door to her. She turned to Aion and smiled]

Did you enjoy the ride? I hope so.

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[Was that sadness for him? He hoped not...after all, it wasn't like Aion could help that he didn't have his horns anymore.

...Right?]

Yeah, it's not quite the same, but it's pretty close.

[He turned back towards Lilith with a smile.]

I did! And you?

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Yea, I did. It was quite interesting. [He returned a weak smile and answered before Chrno did. Aion stood by Lilith, waiting for Chrno to catch up to them.]

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It was a pleasant ride.

[She began to move to the exit as a new crowd of people went ahead to occupy the cars]

What should we try next?

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Well, I picked the roller coaster....[He stretched, putting his hands behind his head.]

Aion, Lilith, any preferences? I was thinking since it was dark now, the Ferris wheel might be nice...you could looks at the stars and all the lights in the park.

Ooor, we could probably find somewhere in the park to get a drink. Something adult and manly for Aion to do.

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Now you're talking. Wasn't the plan to go drinking anyway? Like I said before, there's nothing stopping us from doing both. Though you might hear a lecture or two from someone about excessive drinking.

[Aion smirked at Lilith and started to walk out of the roller coaster area and towards what seemed like a row of shops and restaurants.]

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