welcome to night vale u_u

[badhaircut]

You're not serious about this username, are you? It was ages ago! Cecil is the only one who even cares, anyway. .. I'm growing it back out, so hush.

And no, I-- I'm not talking about our date, either. He already covered it pretty thoroughly in his radio show, I think. [ face in hands forever. ] .. I should really.. talk to him about that habit of his..

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I'm so sorry I have no idea what I'm doing

[nightvalesvoice]

Ah, I'm so glad to hear that you plan on growing back that beautiful hair! I don't know what possessed you to think of cutting it... [Because clearly possession is what happened. What else makes sense?]

we will have no idea what we're doing together, then

[badhaircut]

Well, it's that or keep letting you boycott Telly. It was getting too long! I was wearing a headband.

Sounds good

[nightvalesvoice]

Given his new occupation I think he's seen the error of his actions anyway, which is just perfect. But it still looked glorious.

[badhaircut]

Still, there was no need to-- You know what, we are not going to keep talking about this, it's hair. And more importantly, you're not going to give commentary on all of our dates, are you?

[nightvalesvoice]

I'm sorry, did I ramble on too much? I just couldn't help myself- it's the reporter in me, you know. I just had such a good time!

[badhaircut]

I just.. It's just embarrassing. And I've had six people congratulate me on dating you so far.

[nightvalesvoice]

I can't imagine why they would be congratulating you. I'm the lucky one!

[badhaircut]

[ aaaaaa cecil stahp he can't handle you ]

Now you're just being silly. You don't have to keep flattering me, you know. I mean, I'm not going anywhere. You and Night Vale are too interesting.

[nightvalesvoice]

[Sorry, he's in full gush mode now. Carlos just called him "interesting"! Be still his (possibly) beating heart!!]

But I'm not being silly! I mean, I'm not- like... Trying to flatter you just for the attention or anything! I really believe it.

[badhaircut]

C-Cecil.. [ ugh, he's blushing, thank goodness his skin is dark enough to sort of hide it. ] I know. I like you, too. But, ah, the rest of the town doesn't need to know everything, does it?

[nightvalesvoice]

I'm sorry, I just can't help myself most of the time and then something will remind me of you and it feels like if I hold it back I'll spontaneously combust like a Christmas fruitcake! [That might or might not be a normal occurrence. Night Vale has some killer holiday traditions.]

But I probably... Do need to try a little harder, since Station Management got very impatient last time.

[badhaircut]

Fruitcakes combust here? [ welp, should probably take note of that.. ]

Anyway, yes, please do. I wouldn't want you to get in trouble with Management. Especially not over me. I don't think it's good for your back to huddle under your desk more than once or twice a month.

[nightvalesvoice]

Only three times out of the year, if they're in season.

Oh, my back is very resilient to huddling! But if it means you won't worry then I'll try to refrain from doing it. [The idea of Carlos being concerned about his back... What a gentleman!]

[badhaircut]

This place is never going to be dull, is it? [ a small smile, shaking his head.

the smile fades after a moment, though, and he reaches out, hesitantly curling his fingers around cecil's. ] It's not that. I just want you to be safe, okay? I mean, I know you're a native here and all, and you're used to all of this, but I really don't want to start dating you, only to have you dematerialize on me or be abducted or something.

[nightvalesvoice]

[Cecil flusters visibly for a moment before his fingers wrap around Carlos' in return. He offers a smile.]

Don't worry, nothing like that will happen! Who would do the show then? And besides, they keep the Reeducation Center very clean these days so it isn't all that bad once you adjust to the smell.

[badhaircut]

[ a blink, then he huffs a laugh. ]

I'm never going to get used to you, am I?

[nightvalesvoice]

Who knows...?

[badhaircut]

Well.. I guess I can live with it if I don't. I mean, I sort of knew what I was getting into when I came to live in Night Vale, anyway.

[nightvalesvoice]

We don't get many outsiders who stay around for long, but I'm glad you have. I mean, I knew you were different from the others as soon as I saw you anyway. I think the community has really taken to you, too.

[badhaircut]

If the community's taken to me, it's because you have. I'm glad you think so, though. Night Vale scares me sometimes, but.. I still feel at home there. More than I ever did anywhere else, anyway.

[nightvalesvoice]

But it's not just because of me- anyone who looks can see how perfect and amazing you are.

Fear is a healthy part of a balanced life. But I'm glad to hear that... This place would have an even bigger voice without you and I just don't know what I'd do.

[badhaircut]

[ cecil why do you keep doing this to him. ] I'm.. really, really not perfect. I like to think I'm a hell of a scientist, of course-- maybe even a little bit of a mad scientist. But I make mistakes just like anyone.

[ a brief squeeze of his hand. ] You'd be fine. You're the voice of Night Vale, after all, right?

[nightvalesvoice]

But you are perfect! And I know I don't always really get some of the science-y things you say, but I can tell that you're brilliant.

[Returns the squeeze even tighter and shakes his head a bit dramatically.] I wouldn't be fine! I could never read the news or the town's events with the same vigor, especially if it was something that reminded me of you. It would be like when I heard you were injured...

[badhaircut]

.. I hope you'll still think that after we've known each other a lot longer, then.

[ for a few seconds, he's flustered, but then his expression softens faintly. ] You know, for a guy who might not even be human from a town where defying scientific fact is a commonplace occurrence, you can be really very charming.

[nightvalesvoice]

Of course I will!

[You just broke him a bit with that compliment, Carlos. He just stares wide-eyed for a moment, blushing darkly before just blurting out:] ... I'm charming!

[DAMN, he did it again! Stupid Cecil, learn to properly think out your responses before you speak!]