[but she'll move then, guiding the motorcycle further away from guy and his scraps, shifting to sit on it properly even as she gathers her hair up into a bun so it doesn't get in the way]
I won't go that fast so you don't have to hold on super tight? Just so you can get a better look at the controls.
[and THEN she'll be a speed demon once he's on his own bike]
[can't believe they're both gonna die here in a horrible motorcycle accident because guy likes machines a little too much
he's. EXTREMELY hesitant. But he'll wipe down his arms with his jacket as best he can before tossing it to the side, leaving a sleeveless top and the fun scar on his right shoulder. If he didn't look horrified, that might look kind of cool, but right now he just kind of looks silly.
There's a dry swallow as he comes around the back of the bike, freezing within that arm's length of distance. His voice drops to something hoarse, exhaling slowly.
Bike. It's for the bike. It's probably gonna be gone after today, and he will have so many regrets.
...]
J-just... don't make any sudden movements. Please.
[He's going to ATTEMPT to get on the bike, swinging his leg over the seat and trying to make sure they'll both be able to fit... he is significantly taller than her and yet she just is exuding so much BDE that this doesn't seem to matter.
He is. extremely tense. But he hasn't fallen backwards yet????]
[she doesn't seem to be having any problems with it? once she's done with her hair, she'll move to face straight forward, hands on the handles. there's something to be said about an ojou in a floral dress so confident on a motorcycle - but she just waits.
since she can feel how tense he is behind her, she won't rush, won't move.
[You ever just drive a car. And get the car started. And it's only when you're in the moving car when you notice there's a wasp on your dashboard, and you instantly want to scream and forget that you are actually operating a moving vehicle because there is a very scary bug in front of you?
That immediate, kneejerk, DEBILITATING panic?
That is this. Lili is the wasp, and Guy is trying his best to just not crash the car.
I... that... that wouldn't make a difference, unfortunately.
[she would still be a scary wasp woman but just pretending to be a ladybug. you're still a fucking wasp.
it's fine it's fine it's fine it's FINE it's horrifying but it's FINE you're not going to die this is for SCIENCE think of the BIKE
...
His arms are shaking pretty bad, but he'll lean forward enough to slowly wrap them around her waist, locking one hand against the opposite wrist.
his eyes are snapped shut because this whole action, unfortunately, has him leaning right into Lili, and he's trying not to just flinch but HOT DAMN he can't help it. He's just. Quiet, breathing firmly through the nose, but he's. still here?
aaaaa
His hands grip tighter, more against himself than against her, as though he's trying to keep himself right where he is, trying to settle his weight against the tension of his own body, his voice hoarse right above her shoulder.]
[he's really doing his best. at least by now she's been able to ride with a few other people and doesn't get embarrassed about something that's literally for safety - so she'll move to get the engine started for the motorcycle first. it rumbles beneath them, and she's undoubtedly excited but - ]
Just focus on the nerdy stuff.
I don't know what this thing runs on, but it's pretty fast.
[and then she'll move to adjust the bike, actually balancing it as she removes the kickstand. it is almost time to get fucking going, hell yea.]
T-Thermal combustion, I'd imagine. [He flinches audibly this time at the jostling, though he'll make sure his legs are properly balanced to not topple them over with dead weight. For how he clings, you would think he was scared of the bike and not of the person driving it.
Deep breath. Open your eyes, take a look at what she's doing. Let it be science, let it be about the machine.
this is much harder than he thought it was going to be.]
[ . . . yeah, he's panicking, but he's forcing himself through it? So - she'll just give the warning.]
We're gonna start moving in about three seconds. If you're going to pay attention to anything, make it the handles and maintaining balance.
[because she can't do fucking much if he starts flailing wildly? but apparently! she's still willing to go along with this experiment!
so uh. here we go, she revs the engine before letting the bike actually start moving - though she'll keep the pace relatively slow. enough for them to get going and for the momentum to kick in, but hopefully not so much that guy is fearing for his life and needs to cling to her
maybe]
i can't believe im using this icon for a motorcycle but here we are
there's not much change from him, pulling his legs up obediently when they start to move and keeping a death grip on his own arms against her waist. but if she looks back once they do start going, he's paying close attention to what she's doing with the handles, the acceleration, the brakes, the numbers floating across the screen, eyes moving and taking in while his body refuses to cooperate
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He gives her a confused look from the other side of the bike, hesitating as he starts hooking in the outside panel.]
...Don't I have... what?
Not following you, Lili. [Okay, good, that chain's still in place, nothing's missing--]
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... well, I guess it depends on how you want to learn...
It'd be safer if you rode with me so I could at least intervene if something goes wrong - but if you just want to ride on your own separate bike...
[less safe but like. she can try to assist,]
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[Oh. Oooh.]
I... guess two people can fit on this, can't they...
[Except if he was driving, she would need to be
behind him
holding on
...
Yeah no, he might be getting better with his phobia but he KNOWS he can't do that.]
I... Unless you were the one driving, I think we might need to go separately.
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[just, easily. confidently.]
But I'm not going to force you into anything.
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bike....
but girl...
...but BIKE....
....but it's LILI....
...
but THIS BEAUTIFUL MOTORCYCLE......
what a dilemma]
We... can try?
I-if it's really a problem, I... I think we'll know before we can even start it up...
[motorcycle please forgive his weak heart]
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she just. nods slowly.]
Probably.
[but she'll move then, guiding the motorcycle further away from guy and his scraps, shifting to sit on it properly even as she gathers her hair up into a bun so it doesn't get in the way]
I won't go that fast so you don't have to hold on super tight? Just so you can get a better look at the controls.
[and THEN she'll be a speed demon once he's on his own bike]
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he's. EXTREMELY hesitant. But he'll wipe down his arms with his jacket as best he can before tossing it to the side, leaving a sleeveless top and the fun scar on his right shoulder. If he didn't look horrified, that might look kind of cool, but right now he just kind of looks silly.
There's a dry swallow as he comes around the back of the bike, freezing within that arm's length of distance. His voice drops to something hoarse, exhaling slowly.
Bike. It's for the bike. It's probably gonna be gone after today, and he will have so many regrets.
...]
J-just... don't make any sudden movements. Please.
[He's going to ATTEMPT to get on the bike, swinging his leg over the seat and trying to make sure they'll both be able to fit... he is significantly taller than her and yet she just is exuding so much BDE that this doesn't seem to matter.
He is. extremely tense. But he hasn't fallen backwards yet????]
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[she doesn't seem to be having any problems with it? once she's done with her hair, she'll move to face straight forward, hands on the handles. there's something to be said about an ojou in a floral dress so confident on a motorcycle - but she just waits.
since she can feel how tense he is behind her, she won't rush, won't move.
she'll just ask - ]
Still alive?
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[You ever just drive a car. And get the car started. And it's only when you're in the moving car when you notice there's a wasp on your dashboard, and you instantly want to scream and forget that you are actually operating a moving vehicle because there is a very scary bug in front of you?
That immediate, kneejerk, DEBILITATING panic?
That is this. Lili is the wasp, and Guy is trying his best to just not crash the car.
...
A beat, before he swallows again. Relax.]
Where do you want my hands...
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a beat.]
... My waist is best for balance.
[but like.]
... would this be easier if I dressed like a boy? Should I just be less girl-shaped?
[lili,]
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[she would still be a scary wasp woman but just pretending to be a ladybug. you're still a fucking wasp.
it's fine it's fine it's fine it's FINE it's horrifying but it's FINE you're not going to die this is for SCIENCE think of the BIKE
...
His arms are shaking pretty bad, but he'll lean forward enough to slowly wrap them around her waist, locking one hand against the opposite wrist.
his eyes are snapped shut because this whole action, unfortunately, has him leaning right into Lili, and he's trying not to just flinch but HOT DAMN he can't help it. He's just. Quiet, breathing firmly through the nose, but he's. still here?
aaaaa
His hands grip tighter, more against himself than against her, as though he's trying to keep himself right where he is, trying to settle his weight against the tension of his own body, his voice hoarse right above her shoulder.]
...R-right. Whenever you're ready.
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Just focus on the nerdy stuff.
I don't know what this thing runs on, but it's pretty fast.
[and then she'll move to adjust the bike, actually balancing it as she removes the kickstand. it is almost time to get fucking going, hell yea.]
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Deep breath. Open your eyes, take a look at what she's doing. Let it be science, let it be about the machine.
this is much harder than he thought it was going to be.]
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We're gonna start moving in about three seconds. If you're going to pay attention to anything, make it the handles and maintaining balance.
[because she can't do fucking much if he starts flailing wildly? but apparently! she's still willing to go along with this experiment!
so uh. here we go, she revs the engine before letting the bike actually start moving - though she'll keep the pace relatively slow. enough for them to get going and for the momentum to kick in, but hopefully not so much that guy is fearing for his life and needs to cling to her
maybe]
i can't believe im using this icon for a motorcycle but here we are
there's not much change from him, pulling his legs up obediently when they start to move and keeping a death grip on his own arms against her waist. but if she looks back once they do start going, he's paying close attention to what she's doing with the handles, the acceleration, the brakes, the numbers floating across the screen, eyes moving and taking in while his body refuses to cooperate
it. seems they might be fine?]