Day 7

[kentucky_mcgiygas]

[ 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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[locktouching]

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.

[chosemyfate]

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.

[locktouching]

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.

[chosemyfate]

[ 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.

[locktouching]

No, you would have made it. Believe in your own strength. Just remember how hard you've fought until now, and how much you've overcome... and don't give up, no matter how bad it gets.

[chosemyfate]

['No matter how bad it gets.'

That really made Corrin's mood fall. That will only make him more determined to see Niles live for not just another day but to make it whether it's the hotel or to win. It may be the rare time (other than the other night with Santa.) he might begin to resort to doing things quietly and behind the scenes to make results happen.

An almost sad smile came to his lips as he chuckled but his mood wasn't there in that slight laughter; It sounded a little hollow.]

What's this? Bashful of a praise or two to turn it around on me? [He runs a hand along Niles' back and rubbed in circles in attempt to be reassuring.]

But I will try. Don't worry. I just might have to ask of you to do the same for you. Do you think you can do that?

[locktouching]

...Ah, you've got me. I get embarrassed by praise... if you were anyone else, I'd get really mean about it, like I was to that damned Arthur when he called me out on it. But I just can't be cruel to you anymore.

[Smiles again and pulls back so he can put Corrin's face between his hands, and hold him there to plant a firm kiss on his mouth, lingering for several seconds. When he pulls back, it's only by an inch.]

I will put my best effort into getting all the way to the end of this with you. I don't want to leave your side...

[chosemyfate]

[ At that confirmation to his teasing question and learning more about Niles, Corrin could only think one thing.

'....Cute.'

But he won't put Niles on the spot any further.]

And you call me adorable... [He wasn't even aware he said that out loud, and gratefully accepts the kiss, humming in pleasure. He shivers a bit at how more assertive it was.]

I'm going to give this day my all. [ Even if it means enduring wearing revealing ridiculous outfits for it. ] I've got you, Niles.

...We probably should find our group, shouldn't we? [As much as he doesn't want to pull away from this comforting presence and warmth...]

[locktouching]

[Can't resist giving him another kiss, this one just a brief touch on his lips.]

Perhaps we should. I would like to see how far along preparations are going.

[Gathers up an armload of clothes to take with.]