Return of the dead girl

[forgotten_pilot]

 Bringing me around in time for Halloween? Cute, mun.

Are you trying to give my husband a heart attack? There better ways, really.

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[dragonofjustice]

Is this a joke? It isn't amusing.

[forgotten_pilot]

[Softens, just a little.]

Wufei. Do I look like I'm joking?

[A very little.]

[dragonofjustice]

[His eyes narrow juuust a little, still wary.]

...Appearances aren't everything.

[forgotten_pilot]

Like how it appeared Grandmother would ground us forever when we got into her sweets stash as children?

[Scowls back at him.]

I'm not a fake, husband. Thought you were the brainy one.

[dragonofjustice]

[He flushes, eyes flashing.]

A month is a long time for a child!

[Wait.

He pales, then takes a half step toward her. Then huffs out a breath and a small smile appears as his gaze softens.]

It has been a little while, Nataku.

[forgotten_pilot]

You pouted the whole time too.

[Huffs and reaches for him.]

Come here, Wufei.

[dragonofjustice]

I do not pout!

[Says the one who's pouting now!

But he goes to her, one hand reaching to touch her cheek gently.]

[forgotten_pilot]

You do too! You're doing it right now!

[But stops when he touches her, breathing in before leaning into it.]

[dragonofjustice]

[And he cups her cheek, standing close.]

...Maybe I was.

[forgotten_pilot]

[Pinks, glancing away without pulling away.]

Going soft, husband?

[dragonofjustice]

[Smirks.]

I'm growing up, wife.

[forgotten_pilot]

Really?

[Traces a hand from the top of her head to almost his.]

Not by much.

[dragonofjustice]

[Snorts, cheeks pinking a little.]

Mentally, unlike you. [A playful glint.]

I don't have to be the warrior anymore, Nataku.

[forgotten_pilot]

It's been my job to taunt you since you were born, Wufei. You'd best get used to it.

[Tugs his ponytail a bit.]

Gentle men like you shouldn't have to be. I'm glad.

[dragonofjustice]

[Disdainful sniff is go!] Unfortunately I am.

[He tugs on one of her pigtails in return, just a bit.]

Are you angry with me? [Because he'd mourned her, then let her go.]

[forgotten_pilot]

About which part?

[Huffs at him.]

For almost getting yourself killed? Of course!

[peacecraft]

Husband?

[forgotten_pilot]

Chang Wufei.

[peacecraft]

I didn't realize he was married.

[ and isn't he about her age? that's pretty young to get married. (says the young government official. pot, meet kettle.) ]

[forgotten_pilot]

I'm not surprised. It was arranged for us.

You're the Peacecraft heir, right?

[Thus is the life of nobles. Offers a hand boldly.]

Nataku.

[peacecraft]

[ ah, an arranged marriage. ]

I suppose I still am, yes.

[ relena takes the other girl's hand, shaking it and offering up a warm smile. ]

Relena Darlian.