[n_ll]

　
　
more krakenboxer shenanigans feat. nariko

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[gunslingerqueen]

I think that's kind of what they were going for, though, that there was some timey-wimey thing as far as souls being in different bodies and such.

[What's with the hand gesture. It kind of stands out so she gives him a sort of 'are you okay?' head tilt. Does he want some space or something?]

[n_ll]

[He just doesn't want to come off as if he hated what they watched! He thought it was just okay, but he doesn't want to complain...]

That's not an excuse. Making things confusing doesn't it work better...

[He is a little disappointed it's over though. Should they watch another one...?]

[gunslingerqueen]

[He definitely seems like he wasn't impressed or otherwise thought it was just sort of passing so, really, either way is fine. It doesn't help that she's a fan of this specific director and she likes weirdly open-ended, confusing films that are nuts. Mullholland Drive meets Requiem of A Dream type shit.

She laughs a bit, though not in a mean way. For a guy who seems ambivalent about movies he's definitely got an opinion! It's nice. Even if he doesn't get wrapped up in it like her she doesn't have to worry about him being bored out of his skull.]

Okay, how about 'Vanilla Sky', then? It's got the crazy plot twists but it's a little clear and less confusing.

[This could easily turn into a marathon because she'll have recommendations that go in every direction.]

[n_ll]

[He smiles, a little relieved at her response.]

Yeah, I'd like that. Do you know if it's on demand?

[gunslingerqueen]

It is!

[She wouldn't have recommended that specific film otherwise. Nari gives his tentacles one more loving stroke before she goes for the remote.]

Also, it's Tom Cruise, who I can't pretend to find super attractive, but he's got the jaw thing going on. It's aesthetically pleasing.

[n_ll]

He's okay.

[Boxer shrugs. He's a little nervous about critiquing movies because he doesn't know them that well, but analyzing the attractiveness of people? Any day. Have the remote, babe.]

A little squinty for my tastes. I like bigger eyes.

[gunslingerqueen]

[... Wait.]

You're right. [She had never realized that about him, but Boxer makes a very good point.]

But big eyes, you say?

[After she's found the page for the movie she looks at him and makes her eyes slightly wider, like the playful fool she rarely allows herself to be.]

[n_ll]

Yeah.

[It takes him a second to realize she wants him to look down at her, but when he does, he cracks a smile.]

Kitten, you don't need to endear yourself any more than you already have.

[And he leans down to give her a kiss on the forehead.]

[gunslingerqueen]

[That she manages to stay still for that kiss while giggling is a little impressive.]

That's good to know, but it never hurts to gain points, right?

[She goes ahead and starts the movie, and her hands go back to massaging his tentacles.] I love Cameron Diaz in this ...

[Wistful sigh.]

[n_ll]

You broke the scoreboard a while ago.

[He reaches out for her hand. Can he hold her hand while they watch the movie?]

[gunslingerqueen]

Charmer.

[But she really is touched by that, and when he reaches out she gives her hand over immediately, and even scoots a little closer. Hand holding is perfect for movies!! No need to even worry about it. The other arm drapes over his tentacles so that they shift and wiggle over that one, if they like.]

[n_ll]

[They will. Oh, they totally will, and he won't even realize it.

And even better news: he actually likes this movie a lot better! If the occasional chuckles are any indication.]

[gunslingerqueen]

[She probably won't either unless they try something funny.

Nariko glances a bit at him a little into it and beams. He likes it!!! Oh, she's going to enjoy this even more, now! ... Now hopefully the twists aren't too weird for him, because it definitely gets dramatic after a certain point.]

[n_ll]

[Not intentionally. They're very idle movers.

Here comes the twist!]

Oh, no, she didn't...

[gunslingerqueen]

[Well, it's going to be difficult to ignore them if they crawl around her torso or her breasts but otherwise it should mostly be fine!]

Keep watching.

[They're not even to the shocking part yet.]

[n_ll]

[Nah, they're quite content to play with her legs. They don't go any higher than the crests of her hips.]

...she's gonna kill him, isn't she?

[gunslingerqueen]

[What nice tenta-friends.]

Just watch!

[She's not gonna spoil it!]

[n_ll]

[They're the best, aren't they? They all collectively love their new girlfriend.]

--AH! No!

[gunslingerqueen]

[Total sweethearts ♥

But as far as his reaction is concerned she reaches over to pat his arm. It's okay Boxer, let the feelings about movies wash over you. Enjoy the moment.

Until the ending and the mild lack of resolution threatens to crush your soul.]

[n_ll]

[They might be suckering her skin gently with the anticipation.]

Wait.

[And then it ends.]

They can't--they can't end it there!

[He holds out his hands.]

The story isn't done!

[gunslingerqueen]

[She's going to have little circles all over herself if his reacts are anything to go by.]

That's it!

[It's pretty much done whether you like it or not, handsome.] If the worst part of it is that it's over then it's not a waste of time.

[n_ll]

[You're gonna have to get used to sucker hickies pretty quick if you want to stay with him, Nariko.]

Uuugh. [He's pulling on his face.] How can you stand this stuff? I'm so frustrated.

[gunslingerqueen]

He lived, though!

[Boxer. What is there to be frustrated by. Explain it to your future-basically-official girlfriend. Use graphs and pie charts.]

[n_ll]

But what about everyone else?! Like her best friend?

[gunslingerqueen]

That was part of the simulation! He had to leave it and come back to the real world!

[So as for what actually happened to their real world selves is ... Something else.]