The Hidden Game

[Helbaworshipper]

Elsa shook her head a bit and began and ran to catch up with Zorlo. "You really like trying to be stubborn." She knew she was being a bit stubborn herself. Still, she needed to take some time with someone normal.

[nekoryuuha]

The sister's looked at each other a moment as Elsa & Zorlo continued walking. "I think... they want to be alone..." Arianna said to her older sister. "After all, it is a nice night..."

Allrainne nodded as she pulled off and up to the two. "Okay. If you two need us, gimme a call. Z's got my number!" Allrainne said to the two before driving off to go back to the apartment building. For now, they'd head back to relax and talk about what's been happening for a bit. Congratulating Maes could wait for the moment.

[Helbaworshipper]

Elsa removed her key once they entered the building. Part of her wondered if it'd look sterile and not like a woman's apartment. Still, she wasn't here to impress him. She needed to pack what was necessary. "You can sit wherever you think is most comfortable." She spoke, wondering vaguely if she should make something to eat. Right now she couldn't feel the need to eat anything. She looked at her room, drawing out a suit case slowly.

[Zorolo]

Zorlo looked around in silence for a moment as he chose to remain standing. "If you require any help with moving anything, feel free to ask," he said as he took in her apartment. It was much nicer than his. Cleaner too... but... that was normal, right? His was terribly lived in and extensively overused. Perhaps the only thing that Zorlo considered maybe missing was the stash he had accumulated during his time as his other. Still, at this point, it was also terribly embarrassing.

FOr now, he simply watched her and remained relatively quiet. He wouldn't speak for now unless she inquired to him.

[Helbaworshipper]

She moved her hands over the clothes she was packing. She drew some bras and underwear out and continued to pack. As she was packing up the last of her toiletries, she realized that she probably should make something to drink. 'I should have asked him if he wanted coffee or something.' She put the suitcase on the floor and exited to see where he was. "Do you want any coffee?" She looked like she was trying not to show how awkward she felt.

[Zorolo]

Zorlo quirked his eyebrow at her and paused. "Umm... i'm good, thanks. I just came because I figured I could help you if you decided that there was more you needed to pack than could carry. I shan't say that such is what I expect, but more that the more you bring, the more room in the apartment will be taken up. After all I'm... rambling, aren't I?" he asked, laughing nervously. My god, he wasn't even really sure what to say, now his mind was just wandering.

[Helbaworshipper]

"I don't even know what I really need other than the essentials." She moved towards the kitchen, motioning for him to follow as she started to heat up some water on the stove. She figured perhaps tea or maybe hot cocoa. "I can't decide what I'm supposed to be feeling at this moment." She drew her hands toward where the tea powder was as she tried not to look at him.

[Zorolo]

Zorlo shrugged. "Well, I'm feeling a bit concerned. I can't say that I'm not wholly expecting crazy stuff... its just that now that its happening... again... I'm not prepared for it. It felt almost like I was making a life in that dream I'd cornered myself in... but it was probably more like a nightmare. After all, had what happened not happened, I still would have been stood up..." he said with a sigh. "Well, life isn't fair, eh?" he asked, smirking at her as he watched her work on something.

[Helbaworshipper]

"I hear it's never supposed to be." She spoke, holding the powder in her hands. "Do you always get stood up for being awkward?" She asked, because it had been rather hard figure out how to handle him before. "I mean, I don't go out on dates that often."

[Zorolo]

Zorlo shrugged and nodded. "Oh, the worst part is they're always blind dates. I had a friend at work who had tons of single friends, but suddenly they'd decide, before they met me, to simply bale. Well, I guess it happens..." he said with a smile as he tilted his head and looked at her. He shifted himself so he was sitting on her counter as he watched her movements. "Why wouldn't you go out on a lot of dates? As pretty as you are, I'm sure men would be throwing themselves at your feet?"

[Helbaworshipper]

"I wanted to find a guy who wouldn't be an ass." She spoke, listening to the kettle sound. "It's not so simple to find a guy willing to be able to keep up with your schedule. The moment I mention going to see my parents they get really annoyed."

[Zorolo]

"I dont' see why. After all, meeting one's parents is a great honor. Were a woman to ask me, I'd gladly go... after all, its a high praise to ask a man to do so," Zorlo said as he nodded. "As for my parents... and siblings, I'm not sure I'd want anyone to meet them... but you'll have the misfortune of meeting them soon. THey're... probably getting close by this point," he said with a chuckle. "But for now..." he paused, thinking. "Well, anyway, I'm sorry to hear most men won't commit to meeting your parents. Its a damned shame."

[Helbaworshipper]

"And what about your stand ups?" She spoke, turning the kettle off. She pulled cups out and started to put powder in. "I mean, you seem like the type of guy that would be pretty loyal to a woman with a chance given." She was feeling a bit less awkward, pouring the water into the cups.

[Zorolo]

"Well, I don't know. I've not met any of them, so not knowing anything about them or their families except vague things I'm told hours before a failed date, its hard to judge them. I guess they have their reasons, right?" he asked her, sliding down from the counter and taking a step towards her. "Plus, I'm really not that good of a catch, it seems. After all, I was working a dead end job before this whole event started. I guess I can't get stood up anymore since I won't have any time for dates, right?" he asked Elsa, chuckling a sad, but attempted to be hearty, chuckle.

[Helbaworshipper]

"So was I," She spoke, handing him the cup with a slightly determined gaze. "A steady job means you can count on someone, you know. I can't figure out why all women go to rich people."

[Zorolo]

"Don't ask me. I can't figure out women to begin with. Probably why I'm so bad at talking to them... I mean, you're nice and relaxed and I like talking to you. Much less touchy than Claire too... so, being around you is an all around plus. You help me... relax," he said, smiling at her as he took a sip. "THis is really good. WHat kind of tea is it?"

[Helbaworshipper]

"That woman has a lot to worry about." She spoke, moving to sit down slowly. "To be fair, I'm not even sure I'm that desirable as a woman." She felt her eyes lowering to look at the liquid. "It's just green tea."

[Zorolo]

Zorlo walked closer to Elsa and smiled at her. "Well, i think you're pretty desirable, if it means anything," he said, scratching his cheek and smiling somewhat awkwardly. HIs skin flushed slightly as he averted his gaze nervously. The heck was he doing... oh man, he couldn't even maintain eye contact now. THink Z, think! he thought nervously before just looking at her for a second. No words came, just a slight, sad smile.

[Helbaworshipper]

"Thanks for the vote of confidence." She stood up and left her cup down. Her arms went around Zorlo a little. "I'll see when this is all over if some other people might think the same thing."

[Zorolo]

Zorlo awkwardly wrapped his arms around her after a second, keeping them slightly fanned out as to not seem too forwards. "Meh, other people are overrated. It isn't like we can exactly explain our position to someone on E-Harmony or whatever. 'Oh yes, I'm a stock clerk somewhere and, oh by the way, I fought gods and demons and angels in my spare time that other people can't see.' I'm sure that'd go over real well," he said with a hearty laugh.

"I dont' think you'll have to worry anyway. ANy guy would be lucky if you even looked properly his way," Zorlo said as he smiled down at her.