[ She huffed, though a smile still tugged at the corners of her lips. ] You’re killin’ me here! How far are you takin’ me? [ Not as though the distance was any problem for an agent, no less a hike, but didn’t he know how impatient she was? Trying her hardest to be patient, she focused her

I’m DYING to know what texts between the two of you look like.

I love peeking at Marie’s messages

Ooooh! Is this part of our date!!

[ Four sputtered a bit in surprise at the question, giving him a look and a half laugh. ] Your date includes a hike, and I’m in THIS? If I knew that, I would’ve put shorts on—! Just kiddin’. Even if Mar had me in frills ‘n lace I would’ve kicked octarian ass. …Don’t tell Octavio I said that.

Hey man I don’t think they liked that

Hm. They keep, uh. Poppin’ up.

They’re outside

Omigosh…who is he…….

[ She hurried after him as he pulled her along by the hand, shutting the door with a swift kick before bounding down the sidewalk. Her head was in a daze, light and cloudy, guided by the sun. ] A hint, at least? You wouldn’t leave your agent in the dark about a mission, would you?

[ She allowed him to take her hand, struggling to keep her eyes on his. But the smile on her lips wide and never-ending. ] Shouldn’t you become possessive over me /after/ the first date? [ A snicker followed, sweeping her free hand through her tentacles. The other hand squeezed his. ]

[ Four was practically sprinting through her room to get ready, hurriedly throwing clothes around an already disorganized space. This dress, those shoes…sure, sure. That would work. Her hands were clammy and shaking as she hastily applied eyeliner, something Marie had tried multiple times to teach

[ His lack of an answer spoke volumes. Or, at least, she hoped it did. Hated the jealousy over an imaginary situation that stirred in the pit of her stomach. ] It’s not. It’s really well written! [ And she meant it, sincerely. Her hand, though her hearts were pounding, slipped into Three’s before

[ The grin on her face was evident, even behind hiding the letter, and all too wide. She stole a few glances up at Three as she read it, taking in the rosiness of his cheeks and the softness in his forest green eyes. This…was too good to be true, right? Right? Not letting go of her cool bravado

[ Eyebrows raise at the envelope, taking it gently in her hands. ] Woah. Looks fancy. [ After rubbing sleep out of her eyes, she carefully pries the seal open to take out the letter. It’s on nice paper, smooth and all in pink. Her eyes glance up at his, looking so eager, before she looks back

[ She stifles a laugh. He looks so…earnest, and sincere. Four responds with a little salute. ] I’m awaiting my orders, Captain.

[ She’s barely up: still in pajamas, tentacles a mess, sleep in her eyes. But she answers the door anyways. ] …Three? What’re you doin’ here?

[ Wheezing with laughter broke her character faster than his, playfully punching him in the arm (maybe a little too hard). ] I’m fuckin’ with you! Hahah—I really dunno why she used to tell me that. All I knew about’cha for the longest time was that you were a legendary member of Squidbeak,

[ The compliment took her by surprise, a sudden stifled laugh rumbling in her throat as she gripped his hand a little too hard. But she wouldn’t let it falter her, amber eyes as piercing as they were warm. ] My, /Captain./ [ Emphasis on the captain, always. Never serious. Not quite ‘My Captain.’ ]

… [ She sits up somewhat, moving to hover over him. Again. Her lips curl into a smile, holding out her hand. ] Ag—uh, I mean, /Captain/, right? I’m Agent 4. Marie’s told me a looot about’cha! [ It was dumb. But they were dumb, together. ] I’m so psyched to finally meet you!

[ It was stupid how little gestures like that made her chest tighten, even after all these years. But she relaxed into him, raising a hand to snatch the captain’s hat off his head. ] Thought we were s’posed to be sittin’ in the shack! …Though, I like this too. [ Four leaned, his ponytail

[ She let out a hum of amusement, leaning down towards him—to tease?—before moving towards the couch in one swift sidestep. The agent sat next to his crossed legs, prodding him gently with her boot. ] Well, come enjoy the view /up here/ instead!

[ She walked towards him wordlessly, boots clicking against the gravel until they stopped, one on each side of two flopping green tentacles and the Captain’s hat that was now falling off. Her head leaned down, her own tentacles sweeping in tow, hovering above him. ] Just /fascinating/, Three!

[ Laughing at his tumble makes her landing a bit rough, using the heels of her boots to skid to a halt. ] Hah! Hahah! Are you…pff…you good? Gotta look where you’re landin’!

That’s why I love you. You’re unapologetically the worst guy ever.

You KNOW I’m not callin’ you that! ‘Sides, you just got a head start! I’m lettin’ your old ass win!

Wait. Huh? …Did he super jump without me? C’mon—!

WHATS THAT GOT TO DO WITH ANYTHIN

Oh my GOD you DRAMA QUEEN

Could be now? —If you’ve got nothin’ else goin’ on, that is!

Ah. Yeah, I get that. [ a little smile. ] I still keep the canyon shack clean. Hang out in it on my off days. …I don’t wanna get rid of those memories just yet.

What’re you even doin’ down there for so long then?

You wouldn’t know a compliment if it called you a shit in the mother toilet who graduated from cuntology

Hm! How…interesting!

JUST WOKE UP?…

Omg this diva

So it’s 6 pm

A bitch can’t be bisexual? #notverywokeofyou

see girl. the story is straighter than squidbeak

…Surprise party?

Ohoho! I like this scheming Three!

All we need is one good pair of scissors—

Maaaaan 💔

You gotta convince them to let you snip it again bro

oh my god hachi’s son. they got him

No, no! I insist! Since ya wanna run your mouth!

OKAY! DAMN!! SHOW ME HOW IT’S DONE THEN!!! 🙄

Bestie please look away