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Day 7

[ Instead of his normal morning announcements, this morning you awaken to… Ronald McDonald playing a lovely tune for all of you with his band. Audible even over the metal is a louder sound of scraping, and a low rumble that persists throughout the song. ]

[ Afterward, you'll find that a new hallway has appeared in the studio. Where there was once an empty wall, there is now a theater! And your tablets will display the rules for a brand new competition… ]

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[ 'What timing to get tattoos.' Corrin couldn't help but mutter to himself as he found out what his group would be doing.

Corrin will be in the costume room and was fumbling through fabrics that could be used as a sash for his dancing and outfit...

When he finds a decent colored fabric that could coordinate with his outfit, he also JUST remembered something else.

'Ah. Also a quite the timing to have... gotten those... '

He's already wrapping his new-found sash over his shoulders and around his neck as a pseudo scarf (at least until it was time for his outfit) and ignoring his quickening heartbeat at remembering.

Corrin is more than willing to help anyone with costume needs if you need it! ]

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[ Santa sneaks up behind Corrin and puts his hands over his eyes. He comes in real close, his chest to Corrin's back, and whispers into his ear. ]

Guess who's here, pretty dragon~?

[ And just like the last time he had this happen to him, he might have gotten startled and jumped a little at hands covering his eyes but then relaxes at the recognizable voice and familiar scent of that weight against his back.

That voice right at his ear also sent a shiver down his spine as he just leaned back into the weight, meeting him halfway. ]

Has a dragon slayer come to slay the dragon to compensate for damage control? [An attempt to be playful.]

Maybe, if 'dragon slayer' means 'adoring fan' and 'damage control' means 'show love and appreciation'.

[ Santa presses a kiss to Corrin's ear and then uncovers his eyes with a smile. ]

[Oh, he's mostly likely getting a kick of Corrin gasping at the kiss on his sensitive ear and covered his mouth with his hand because he didn't mean to, dammit!

There may or may not be a pout across his expression when he took his hand back and glanced at Santa. But that would be short lived as he does lean in to give him a kiss on the cheek. ]

...How are you feeling? [A concerned Corrin is concerned. 'You don't hurt, do you?' he wants to add but was confident Santa likely understood what he meant.]

[ He is so getting a kick out of it. He especially enjoys that pout, and gives Corrin a quick kiss to the lips in return. ]

I'm feeling okay. Kinda in pain from the tattoos. [ Pauses, then smirks, pulling his scarf down somewhat to reveal marks. ] Unless you mean, how am I feeling because of this~

[ Corrin reached a hand to offer a gentle touch to what may hurt but that stopped and he blushed like mad at the marks along Aoi's neck. ]

AH-!

I'm sorry for that! Really! Do they bother you?

In a good way. [ Aoi leans on Corrin's shoulder, keeping a close distance between them. ] I'd only ask for apologies if you hadn't done this. I find it thrilling.

Besides, didn't I do the same to you? Let me see~

[He stays still to let him be comfortable on his shoulder. That and Aoi's question left Corrin unable to even ask what he meant by the latter statement. Instead, he sputtered a bit before gathering his thoughts. ]

Y-You did... [A hand unconsciously was atop the sash he had around his neck like a scarf. He pulls it down just enough to show Aoi some of his neck.]

Ehehe... [ Here is Aoi, looking incredibly proud of himself. ] Good, I'm glad. [ You'll see no apologies from him over this. He taps one of the marks with a finger and smirks widely. ] Now they all know I was here.

[ He shivers a bit at the finger running along a mark on his neck.

He's not really making any effort to put his sash back up, either... Almost actually taking it off, now. ]

If I was honest... I think I like knowing you have my marks. [He just feels bad that his scratches or something might bother you right now.] That you're claimed.

[Due to his very peaceful and gentle nature, he normally doesn't like sounding selfish. A prince shouldn't be, after all! But it didn't bother him this time? ]

There you go. [ Santa's voice is deeper than usual, almost a purr. ] That's how you should feel. It excites me that you do. [ He pulls his scarf off all the way and drops it. ] If I was going to be greedy, I'd say you didn't claim me enough.

[He almost shivers again at the deeper tone, but he manages to resist. But damned if that didn't give him an urge to pull him into a kiss...

When his eyes follow Santa's scarf dropping, he is quick to unravel his own sash and wrapped it around the other's shoulder's and pulled him closer till their chests touched. ]

Perhaps I might have to remedy that soon... [He gives a more assertive than normal (for Corrin, that is.) kiss to those lips.]

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[Comes up alongside him and slings an arm around his waist.]

I hooked us up with a full group, My Lord. You needn't worry about a thing.

[Plucks at the fabric he picked out.]

Ah, I see we have similar inspiration...

[ He finally tunes back into reality and his eyes widen at a sudden arm at a waist before relaxing and realizing just who it was. He might have even leaned into Niles' side, even! ]

I would have encouraged you to get yourself into a group and not worry about me. ...So I really appreciate it, Niles. I do. I will pay you back that favor the best I can, this time.
[ Corrin has been realizing just... how he probably wouldn't have gotten this far/earned votes without Niles' help like this in these games they've done so far.

But that wasn't the thoughts he wanted to dwell on (especially after a wonderful time like that.), so he's grateful for the distraction! He follows to where Niles had plucked at his fabric. ]

If I may share my thoughts, when I read 'bands'... All I could think was Azura. Perhaps I could attempt to channel that here? I'm no dancer or singer, but I could try.

You don't owe me, but if it works out that we could trade votes again, I would be fine with that.

[Looks around at the fabrics.]

And Azura does have a way with an audience when she wants to.

How about adding some accessories... [Digs through the stash for shiny bracelets and strung coins and so on.]

[ While Niles looked and began to look through the stash Corrin was searching in earlier, he felt the urge to take advantage of that second of being occupied.

So Niles will feel Corrin's chest against his back as the prince leaned over to pull the cloak down a little and kiss the back of Niles' neck and then nuzzled his face into white hair.

Yes, he's aware of what he's supposed to be doing, but he couldn't help it. He went back to focusing on the dark blue bracelets Niles has in his hands as he glanced over the outlaw's shoulder.]

Those colors would suit you better than me. I think you should use those.

[He had pulled away a little at the talk of favors and voting, still troubled by Corrin's selflessness, but that gesture warms him right back up. He turns his head to nuzzle him right back.]

How thoughtful! I'm going to have to pick something REALLY nice out for you.

[ Corrin couldn't help but notice that, so he won't be cruel and keep pressing him. Corrin has decided; It was the least he could do, after Niles did a lot to help him stay this long.

Perhaps I might take you up on the offer. If we're working together, I'll have to trust your opinion for once more. [Just like he relied on Niles' aid in the battlefield... He'll be glad to have it here.

Although... this was because he was slightly worried, but he couldn't help but lean into his shoulder, his face resting on the fabric of that cloak, and let Niles nuzzle him in return,]

How are you feeling? [Niles could answer about right now, or anything, but he hopes he didn't have to explain... Unless Niles was that cruel to make him.]

As long as I'm not having to worry about you, I couldn't be feeling more amazing. You...

[He has to pause for a moment, and set down the accessories so he can hold both of Corrin's hands.]

You took my damaged heart and you fixed it... something I had not believed could be done.

[ He almost was going to argue that Niles didn't have to worry about him and that he'll pull his own weight. But those words fell at this confession.

His eyes widened and his cheeks flushed.

He lost the ability to form a legible sentence for a second as he stared down at their hands. ]

All I think of... is seeing you content, Niles. I want to fight for that if I have to.

To have you sincerely wish such a thing for me... I thought there was nothing in me to be cared about like that. But I am glad to have you by my side. I no longer have to be alone.

[Smiles and leans in, not quite kissing him but nuzzling the side of his face.]

I thought I didn't know love, but I think now I do. I love you, Corrin.

Perhaps... two people who have been through a lot can understand each other easier.

[Corrin might have flinched a bit when Niles leaned in (wondering what he was going to do) and relaxed at the nuzzle. He hummed in content and closed his eyes for a moment, just enjoying Niles' warmth and presence of another that he cared for. A smile was coming to his lips.

He turned his face to give Niles' cheek a gentle kiss.]

In truth, I've become fascinated with you. You've overcome so much. I've never had a chance to explore love, myself... But I do know I love you, Niles.

I'm glad. I really am.

[Wraps his arms snugly around Corrin and rests his head over his shoulder. As he does, his eye spots the scattered pile of costume jewelry left out behind Corrin, and his smile fades. Not that Corrin can see his expression from that angle.]

I... only wish I could do more for you.

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[ And leave it to Corrin to be somewhat oblivious to what Niles could possibly mean. And while this hug made it impossible to see his expression, he raised his own arms to wrap them around Niles in return.]

You've done more than enough for me. I'm very sure I wouldn't have gotten this far if you weren't here.

And I'm very sure I would have gotten injured or worse in battles you aided me in.

So I think that I should be saying that to you.