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[jjillekkot]

"a balloon for the lady, kupo!" it wasn't any more comfortable than before, but there was something fulfilling (and extremely amusing) about running around as a moogle, handing presents to others. ♥

for me ??? // @ofbesaid

Perhaps it could’ve been helped if she’d possessed a few inches; Yuffie’s often mistaken a child with her choice of clothing, haircut and overall demeanor, but she thinks it doesn’t hurt when in Luca, when children make it into blitzball games for free. Not that she’s opposed to pay when it comes to seeing her friends pay, but it’s a perk she doesn’t care to correct.

The ninja’s honestly taken aback, having been so focused in purchasing cotton candy from vendor that when she turns around to see giant moogle, she’s unsure of what should be her first instinct. To hug it? To capture it? To offer it candy of its own? All of them are viable options, but Yuffie finds her hands are full as she is offered balloon; and so, all she can do is nod to the mystery… mascot? Was there a team that had a moogle? Was this free publicity of some sort? And give a grin of appreciation.「 Thanks! 」

[jjillekkot]

Everyone’s got jokes, don’t they? When they’re sent on errand to fetch a few items, Yuffie thinks little of it: two heads are better than one, especially when there are things out East that still make little sense to her, or that she might not recognize. Besides, Squall has a better command on common tongue than she: so there will be less slip ups, she supposes, when it comes to requesting information, selecting products. 

But she can’t account for the weather: the overcast nor the cold, and how she’s forced to stand flush against the older teen for warmth and security. She thinks little of her positioning until others point it out, particularly an old couple who ‘ is reminded of their first trysts. ’ And such a thing mildly frightens Yuffie, because such feelings are unfamiliar: it suggests something serious, concrete between them, and the shinobi is more afraid than anything to have their friendship collapse because she doesn’t know how to care for it.

The comment does get conversation rolling, forces them to acknowledge mutual attraction. And like a bandaid, Yuffie thinks to get the most painful thing out the way quickly. Would he want to kiss? Would he think it’s awkward? What if that’s the breaking point? One way to find out, and there’s no point in waiting to ask in Yuffie’s mind.

But when he responds, she’s kind of surprised that, well, it went decently. Is he serious ? He’s always serious, that’s a dumb question.. but does she try it? Yuffie’s nervous: while this does sound like something straight out of Tifa’s romance novels, she’s so worried that it’s too soon or maybe it’s really not alright. It’s probably best to let Squall go for it if he’s really inclined. She’s already done the hard ice breaking part: doesn’t that mean something?

Blush tinted on cheeks, she has to break her gaze away from the brunette’s.「  ... Oh, okay. I-I’d be okay with that, too. 」

a reply to // @aloofleader

[jjillekkot]

"DON'T TOUCH THE COOKIES THEY'RE NOT READY YET!"

christmas ! // @residentangel

But they’re out. That means they’re ready, by definition.

[jjillekkot]

‘ sometimes, you have to do bad things to survive. ’

apocalypse prompts // @irafatum

Bad things, huh? Is it really so easily to just explain away everything they’ve done to just bad things? Or is it really justifiable, in order to merely survive? Sometimes she’s plagued by doubt, her morals in question. She’s made it another day, that’s true– but how many places collapsed, how much suffering was inflicted by their hands? Because they needed to survive.

Then Yuffie thinks, and she remembers that neither of them would have made it if they weren’t living off spite and anger, if they weren’t doing bad things too. Sure they might be the cause of injury and theft, but does it mean that the world should continue to harm them just because, without any retribution? Their minds, their bodies attacked and abused to suit someone else’s needs… what was fair about any of that?

Maybe what they’re doing isn’t bad after all. It’s just another form of justice.

[jjillekkot]

' are you gonna kiss me or what? '

valentine’s day starters // @valkiris

Are you seriously asking me ‘cause that’s what it said on your little candy heart? C’mon, Rin, get real. If I was gonna do it, you’d feel the chemistry for sure.

Maybe you’re the one who wants to kiss me. Better check yourself!

[jjillekkot]

' hey! i saw you swipe that gum off cloud! ...split it with me or else i'm telling!!! '

freakin rude !!! // @valkiris

She knows this routine already– Rinoa’s gonna tell anyway in hopes that she’ll be rewarded with more gum, and they’ll both get flicks to the forehead. Even if she comes off more charming than the ninja, she’s just as mischievous. The jig is up, and Yuffie’s got afraid to expose it!

Unlike the other girl, if the Wutai girl doesn’t steal it, then she’ll never get a piece! They never share any of their goodies with her in assumption she’ll get a sugar high– but honestly, Yuffie doesn’t indulge in sweets too often. That’s all Aeris and Tifa and Rin: if she can have quality fruit, that’s enough. It’s why she doesn’t have any cavities~

With a grin, she tosses a stick at the teen, watching it collide right across her forehead–thwack!–before she runs, pack of gum still in tow. 

[jjillekkot]

“ I can’t be mad, I’m on way too many painkillers. ”

futurama // @aloofleader

Not that she really… remembers the previous night’s events, but she’s clearly not as exhausted as Squall, who seems to hold his head even more frequently than usual. Maybe it’s because she tries to keep hydrated at regular intervals, or perhaps it’s just that the liquor has run through her system faster than his– the perks of a hastened metabolism.

But, she’s trying! There’s vague recollections like hints of conversation, where she might’ve overshared about Shake and Gordy, or talked about the time where she lived in the Honeybee Inn for a while– but she swears she only did chores, was never actually a Bee herself. Would that have even been legal? Is anything legal in Wall Market? Her time under the plate was regrettable… it’s no wonder she insisted on a drink.

She gets excited, but remembers to hush herself down, particularly when there’s a wince on the teen’s face, the signs of high volume in need of reduction.「 Sorry, sorry ! 」

But she does have to ask, though… it’s the elephant in the room. She’s brushing her hair out, trying to be prepared for the day’s events, for whatever crazy plans the gang might ask them to do next. Perhaps by looking in the mirror, the blush won’t be so apparent on her face.「 Did we… do anything? Or did we just go to bed? 」

[jjillekkot]

“ Don’t you ever wonder about the future? ”

futurama // @sparemercy​

Yuffie’s reading the child’s lips as she speaks: over time together since she’s fallen down the mountain, Yuffie’s picked up some of their sign language, but it’s been a perilous journey regardless, having needed to still translate into their mutual language in the first place. She’s thinking as the other child mouths their phrase slowly, giving her enough time to consider an appropriate response before answering back. Her common tongue is rough at best– so she hopes the little she does know makes sense. It’s been enough so far to merely survive in the underground, to befriend the Monsters, to find food and shelter. But what about deeper conversation. Can they manage that?

Well, any time is better than none at all. With that consideration, Yuffie speaks up, hands on her hips as she looks solidly at Frisk.「 Not really. I don’t have a lot to go back to. But I don’t think I’ll be here forever. I don’t even know if forever is a real thing. 」

[jjillekkot]

‘ get some rest. i’ll take the next watch. ’

apocalypse prompts // @aloofleader

Now he certainly sounds like a leader, though Yuffie’s heard it’s been of a rather hesitant background. He’s stoic, reserved, independent, withdrawn. Not necessarily the traits of one to be ‘ in charge ’ but she’ll admit he’s more cool-headed than Seifer and responsible than Zell. It’s a logical decision to be made by the Headmaster, one she’ll respect and abide by.

Yuffie wouldn’t call herself particularly hardworking, but she’s no slacker, either. She just wants to do well on this exam, even though the mission of following someone to Ifrit’s cave doesn’t seem as… perilous as say, the mission to Dollet. Still, though, if he treats it seriously she will as well, taking his advice seriously and preparing to set up the camp for all parties.

「 You’re going in there? 」she asks.「 Try and be safe! 」

[jjillekkot]

‘  he can’t know i’m here. he’ll kill me. he’ll kill us.  ’

stranger things // @magitekelite

「 Wait, huh? 」

There’s what she considers a blast of wind rushing past her and petite fingers clutching to her shoulders as she hears concerned voice; and while Yuffie knows little details regarding situation, she understands the urgency in quivered reaction, knows this is a time to react first and respond later. If the girl needs to escape, to disappear, then she’ll get it done. That’s what she’s trained for, after all.

Having looked both ways and found each path clear, she pulls at hand from shoulder and encloses it within her own, gently tugging the blonde down alleyway and around corner, tapping on steel door within knuckles in rhythmic fashion before a series of mechanisms are unlocked and the door is pushed open for several inches. This company is hesitant, asks who’s the girl? And Yuffie can only give a stern look before tugging her inside, steel door slamming shut behind them.

Inside, it appears to be a retro-stylized bar, fitted with CRTVs and arcade machines. Patrons sit alongside the bar while others shoot darts. Yuffie realizes she’s not said a word to this girl before dragging her along, but she ought to maybe say something. At least offer her a drink. 

「 Hey, you’re safe here. These people are good, I promise. Do you wanna talk about what happened? 」

[jjillekkot]

The more she tries to explain herself, the more she realizes that perhaps she just doesn’t fit into Arcadia Bay at all. It’s more than coming from a different country; it’s almost like an entire universe, in which the logic of her laws and theirs don’t ever coincide. Despite that, Yuffie tries again.

「 It’s just a natural thing to lose things; so it’s either to grow attached and know that you’ll hurt eventually, or don’t attach to them at all. Why would you want to get hurt? I’d rather choose the latter in an instant, if it guaranteed I was happy. 」

a reply to // @mevndick

[jjillekkot]

"Why does Frosty the Snowman look like a demon?"

christmas ! // @irafatum

He was kind of cute until he became possessed with a human spirit, or whatever. Maybe we should take him out of his misery.

[jjillekkot]

🎄 *taps cheek* :3c

i’m puckerin’ up buttercup !!! // @fragilefated

The opportunity to visit Yonah does not escape her; if Yuffie is the able bodied one of the two of them, then of course she will pull through with her end. She thinks, though, as she takes chocobo to voyage to small community that perhaps she should’ve sent a letter in advance, confirm that this was still her address. How long had it been since they last shared correspondence? What would Yuffie do if things didn’t go as unexpected?

Well, too late. She’s tying bird to post and attaching several bundles of greens with him. It ought to bide him over, she thinks as she prepares to knock on wooden door, entrance to humble abode.

And imagine her delight as she does find anticipated company; though her entry is barred momentarily as fingertip is pressed to cheek– and she realizes, of course ! It’s Christmas! Glance moves vertically as she finds sprig of mistletoe attached to doorframe, dangling teasingly above the duo. 

So without hesitation, Yuffie leans in and presses kiss against the other girl’s cheek, soft giggles escaping through rapidly chilling lips.「 Did I do it right? I’d like to come in now if that’s okay– it’s freezing here! 」

[jjillekkot]

" okay, so, before you open it, you should know: this is like, ancient blitzer tradition... everybody's first blitzball is a moogle ball! and now that you're learning-- well... " he hands her a circular package, haphazardly wrapped, with a moogle-shaped blitzball within. it looks like it may have been made for a child, but here he is, gifting it to her-- a grown adult. he grins. " happy birthday! "

holy yevon it’s my own blitzball !!! // @leviathkand

It’s not that she didn’t think Tidus would get her anything, but she didn’t quite know what Tidus would select. Were the gifts he’d pick back home even available in Spira? Where did he find the gil for this? What did he have to do to allow Wakka to loan him some money, honestly? Though, it’s more likely that Auron would drop it off to him.

Regardless of the details, she supposes, the reality of the situation is that she is there with object in her hands– one whose wrapping has not been removed. So sticky fingers immediately pinch off edges of tape, pull back decorative paper to find… a moogle?

She has to keep unwrapping, until the whole thing is exposed. The size and weight of it suggest it’s a… blitzball. But it’s shaped like a moogle. It’s so cute.

「 Holy shoopuf, this is for me? Thank you! 」

[jjillekkot]

Trying to convince myself I should take up space is like writing with my left hand when I was born to use my right.

milk & honey // @paddyfuck

Well, isn’t this a strange attitude to get from Anne? Since when did she feel like she wasn’t a valued member of society, instead had adopted this strange notion of assuming she doesn’t belong here, just like everyone else? Yuffie doesn’t think she likes it much, finds it unsettling: so when the ship ( no, not a boat– she’s altered her vocabulary to be something more respectable for a person of Anne’s status: if she learns a better word to describe their vessel, then she’ll adopt that term next ) finally drops anchor and the men retire for the evening, whether that’s on deck or in the port city, Yuffie takes it upon herself to retrieve captain and pull her aside.

「 Tell me more about your feelings, Anne. Word’s reached me that you don’t seem happy. Do you want a different job? If Wutai doesn’t fit your needs, I could connect you with Costa. Or… is it something my dad said? I’ll punch the old man out if you need me to! 」

[jjillekkot]

‘ you should go with him. ’

stranger things // @pxine

In case her words aren’t enough to express the complete amount of confusion she’s faced with at Paine’s suggestion, she’s sure her face gets the message across. 

To go with the Mevyn, is she serious? For all that talk of superiority between Youth Leage and New Yevon, Yuffie’s not confident in either; but nor does she believe in the path of lesser evils, of blindly running into nothing because the other option isn’t viable. Nooj seems a kind and gentle man, one who can show sternness if the situation required. But the way his soldiers are so… relaxed? Unorganized? Casual?

At this point, Yuffie’s really just eyeing at Clasko– but maybe that’s not fair to judge the whole organization from the uncoordinated acts of one person. But then, there’s the question of Leblanc and the Syndicate. It wouldn’t look well for her reputation, for her honor, to be affiliated with a group she once openly opposed.

So she must decline yet again at Paine’s proposal, even if she suggested it in good will. 「 I won’t. And if there comes a time where we can’t be together anymore, I’ll treasure hunt by myself. I know the ropes by now. 」