#im not gonna lie trying to write Spinel is a bit... hard for me

[spinning-feeling]

"A Spinning Feeling: Part 1 - The first meeting"

Selfship Story - Starring Maxim, and Spinel

Story under the Cut

Exactly 6 weeks have passed since Maxim bled into this world, and it admittedly felt somewhat odd to him, living like a human again. All his life has he wished for such mortal suffering and routine to end, and yet now - as a God - he found himself going back into this way of existance.

Though, it was going to be diffirent. He had control now, Control over his life, his actions, over aspects of the world - though he stops himself from going further, he could control this world and make it answer his every wish and whim… but sometimes, there is fun in unpredictability… though, it is also a double-bladed sword. Unpredictability in this case could also end him, emotionally of course, if he wasn't careful.

Maxim shook his head to not overthink too much, instead choosing to focus on his new home, which he was standing in front of. He was admittedly still rather impressed with Bismuth's craftsgemship - She actually managed to complete his request to the T, though it most likely was she had help from Pearls, or other 'classy' gems with the matter to make it in the style of Art Deco… Either way, its beyond impressive.

Obviously, he could have just made one himself at a flick of his wrist, but actually choosing to do it some customary way seemed to make a bit more sense. He only hoped the whole "bluff" of having always just enough currency would work out still.

"…Hm, speaking of Funds, i should propably spend them on some activities, shouldn't i?"

Maxim murmured to himself, thinking out loud, as he places a hand on his chin, tapping it with his index finger, before shrugging, turning around and going off into beach city.

"To be fair, i never properly went into a proper park or carnival, other than those at the eye… Hm. Guess Funland will be a first-time experiance of such things for me!"

He continued monologuing to himself, finding an odd comfort it speaking to himself, a habit from his previous life.

So he went towards Funland, rather fascinated, more so by the second as he hummed to himself, feeling a shard of child-like excitement over the whole situation as he practically waltzed into funland, suprisingly managing to get through a quick interaction with Mr. Smiley to get into the park itself, as he goes around the whole park, beyond fascinated with everything around him. It was a whole new experiance! A whole new Real experiance at that! He had been in countless carnivals in games or in the stories he read or imagined, but being in one for real was something else! He had to just try every single game he could find!

"It's beyond Fascinating, so many colors, treats, such-and-such, na ozyrysa i apisa, if only i could be everywhere at once!"

He lightly joked to himself, though still very much wanting to try everything - well, except the sweet popcorn, that seems like sacreligious blasphemy - choosing to go try a couple of games first, already hopping over to it to try it. From shooting down targets with a toy gun, to ring tossing, he has played many games already, choosing to return to one he has played over remembering there being a plushie he wanted to get before he could go to any other games or start going to the rides, humming to himself with a bright confidence as he went over to the booth of the beanbag-toss game, stopping when he noticed a familiar figure.

They, or rather, She, had long pigtails, sporting a dark shirt with small shoulderpads, puffy shorts, white leggins, or is it socks? he couldnt tell, as well as pointy boots, all of her form in diffirent shades of pink. He blinked, as he realised that it was Her. Not only was she from his vision, but he recognised her from his previous human life… he never met her in person, though he knew she was more than important to him. Thousands of thoughts ran through his mind, gentle whispers appearing around him, that one could hear if they were close enough, before ceasing as he shook his head, clearing his throat as he looked at her once more.

She appeared to be playing the game he was about to play himself, though not doing too well. It took him a moment to compose himself and gather enough confidence anew, before he stepped over to the beanbag-toss booth, basically next to her now as he noticed her focused expression, trying her best to hit the bags in the right spots, but seemingly not managing to hit them at the rainbow spot. He hummed as he looked at her, then at the way she threw. The more Maxim saw her play, the more he felt nostalgic, remembering playing something simmilar in his human life, before gently clearning his throat once more.

"Excuse me,"

he said, trying to sound as poilte as possible, first impressions matter!

"May i have a turn?"

She turned to look at him, blinking in suprise over not noticing him earlier, gently moving her hand in his direction,

"Oh, Sure!"

She said with a smile, as he hummed softly, finding himself gently smiling back at her smile, lightly hesitantly taking some of the bags into his hand as he hummed softly in focus, his expression changing to fit his concentration, earning her to gently tilt her head in intrigue. He started off fine, managing to hit some of the bigger spots, earning him a fair amount of points before nearly hitting the rainbow spot. Obviously he tried again, humming still as he managed to hit more and more spots without much problem, accept for the rainbow one.

He thought the silence was a bit.. Uncomfy, to say the least, as he looked at her and tried to spark some conversation.

"What brought you here? I-if you dont mind me asking."

He hummed.

"Ah, nothin' much, this game looked fun so i decided to try it out, though…"

She lightly trailed off as she looked at what appeared to be one of the prizes, a big teddy bear with a pink heart at its tummy.

"Ever since i saw that prize, i've been trying to get it… Progress has been, eheh… slow."

She chuckled softly as she looked at him, him looking at her back, before looking back at the game in front of him. Ah, to hell with the other plush, he could try to craft one himself, mayhaps, as he now thought that a kind gesture would be in order.

"Hm… Check this."

He hummed to himself with a chuckle, before throwing each of his bags. Blue, green, yellow, red, each of them hit! The two seemed focused, as Maxim threw the last bag, it hitting the rainbow spot, finally, as Maxim laughed to himself,

"Yes! Oh, Golly what fun!"

"Congratulations! Please pick a prize."

The Employee said, as Max looked over the vast array of plushies availible. For a moment, he pondered the plush octopus, before pointing to another one.

"i'd like the teddy bear, please."

He asked politely, as She hummed softly, her expression gently souring, though not enough to be noticed, as he picked up the bear from the employee, before turning to Her, a happy smile on his face, as he gave his prize to her, as her expression brightened up to pure suprise.

"For you, Miss!"

He chuckled softly. He… Knew, her name, though it would be best to ask her for it first before he can call her by name, as he smiled at her more softly. She was in a small state of shock as she reached out for the offered gift, gently pushing it to her chest as she smiled at him back, a small blush on her face.

"…T-thanks, Pal, Though it is your prize, dont ya think its best ya keep it..?"

She shrugged, as he smiled more,

"No, it's more than fine, it's yours! You did want it, did you not?"

He chuckled softly, making her blush even more, hugging the plush closer to her.

He admittedly found her cute, seeing her somewhat shy and hugging the plush close to her like such, as he gently sighed to himself, holding his hands, before blinking back into focus as he looks at her still,

"A-ah, right, Almost forgot to ask, What is your name, Miss?"

He asked, Polite as ever, as she looked back up at him, a soft smile on her face a she chuckles at his formality,

"Hey, no need to be so formal, pal! Call me Spinel!"

She chuckled softly as she smiled brightly at him, making him blush a bit more, as he chuckles back,

"F-fair enough, guess i can't help it, t'heheheh…"

He rubbed the back of his head, not really able to be any less formal to someone he sees as higher than him, as he smiles at her shyly, though happily.

"My name's Maxim, it's a pleasure!"

He hesitantly took his hand out, not expecting anything, his eyes gently widening and his blush gently growing once seeing that Spinel has taken his hand, as he hums softly. Feels truly Odd, to be honest. This is the first time he shook someone's hand in… Lifetimes. It felt… Kind. He gently tightened the hold on her hand as they shook hands, before he had to let go when she did, as to not make it awkward, gently humming as they look at eachother, both of them sporting a tiny blush at the whole situation, before she hums in thought.

"…Wanna join me for some other games, Max?"

She asked, seeming to enjoy his company, as he looked at her, blinking in slight suprise as he smiles anew,

"i'd… Like to, Spinel. If its alrighty with you, of course…"

He muttered lightly shyly.

"'Course it'd be fine, that's why i asked!"

She softly laughed, moving away into a direction of another game, as he tips his cap to the employee and hops over to match her walking speed,

"Heh, you're kinda weird."

She softly muttered herself, him picking up at her word, feeling a shard of unsurety grip his heart as she smiles on, happy still,

"i like that."

He was admittedly confused on how she found him being 'Weird' to be something to like, but he chose not to dwell on the thought, choosing instead to enjoy his time with her as they went around the park, playing diffirent games and managing to win diffirent prizes, Spinel winning for Maxim a big plush as well as to 'settle the score', both of them enjoying eachother's time greatly as they went around the park and exchanged stories. For the second time after he became a God, Maxim found himself feeling genuinely happy, occasionally lightly messing with his hands as a stim, finding himself even snickering for, seemingly, no reason. Eventually, the two choose to go get some Treats and Drinks, Spinel getting the former while Maxim ordered the latter, He of course asking her politely on what she wished for, her snickering and telling him to suprise her, leading to now; The two just sitting on a bench, enjoying the atmosphere and the ocean in front of them.

"What took ya so long?"

Spinel asked with a chuckle, Maxim chuckling with a shrug and a small blush,

"I was trying to figure out what kind of drink You'd like… Went with a strawberry milkshake."

He smiled, offering her the beverage as she took it with an nod,

"And what'cha got for yaself, Maxie?"

She asked with intrigue, the nickname making him blush more as he chuckles to himself,

"…t'heheh, Only some ice tea, nothing too crazy."

He shrugged anew,

"…Though, what did ya get for us in terms o' snacks?"

He inquired as he sat down next to her, before looking at the box on her lap,

"Ah, i didnt know what you'd like as well so i trusted my gut!"

She shrugged with a chuckle, opening the box to reveal donuts, in many diffirent hues and with diffirent sprinkled toppings. He had to admit, they looked pretty damn good… though what did catch his eye is the donut that was a wee bit deformed, more triangle-like than circular, and with his hues to match - White, Purple, and Green. Spinel hummed as she gently tilted her head as she watched Maxim's focused expression,

"…Ya ok there, pal?"

At hearing her voice he shook his head, blinking,

"Y-yeah i am, just was intrigued that you got my favourite kind, is all."

He chuckled softly, pointing to the chocolate covered donut, as she hums, smiling as she let him take it.

They enjoyed the treats and drinks, as well as eachother's time as they looked into the vast ocean before them, soon enough the park quieting down as they sat side by side, Maxim softly humming a melody from time to time, seemingly trying to catch on to a specific melody but changing it always to make it seem diffirent, Not that Spinel exactly noticed, she admittedly just found listening to his humming to be rather calming, no matter how odd or intriguing the melody could sound. Soon enough, she found herself feeling somewhat tired, the day was rather eventful after all so it was only fair, as she softly yawned, stretching out, as Maxim looked at her in intrigue.

"You feeling ok, Spinel?"

He asked softly, noticing Spinel's sleepy state,

"..Yeah, peachy, just kinda tired."

Spinel muttered, stretching out again,

"Today was super fun, but i think it's time to hit the hay."

He looked at her, honestly not feeling tired one bit, as he hums,

"Yeah, think it's time indeed… Yet, will we meet eachother again soon?"

He inquired, polite and curious as ever,

"Pff, of course you dork! Let's meet up right here, tommorow. Sound good?"

She chuckled, to which Maxim smiled,

"Yeah, sounds good."

He watched as Spinel waved him goodbye, going away to where he presumed would be her home, as he hummed, today's whole events re-playing in his mind as he looked on blankly, stuck in his thoughts,and before he knew it, t'was nightfall.

"…Hm. Think i might get used to this."

He muttered, moving his head around to stretch out his neck, as he stood up, and marched away to the exit, a soft smile on his face as he thought of his new friend, and the fun times he spent with her at day.