[They'll claim Derpy just like with a hoodie, it might have been Jinu's but now it was fair game for Rumi too which totally meant for Zoey and Mira as well. Zoey trusted Rumi completely, but her songs were still pretty personal. Mainly she was a bit nervous because she probably should have spoken to Rumi and Mira about agreeing to write a song for the embodiment of death before just accepting.
But shakes would totally make it better right? No one could be too upset or mad with something cold and sweet in their hand.]
[Yes, they will and Derpy loves all the Huntrix girls too already, so why would they even start "fighting" like which group gets to keep him as a mascot? More Derpy for everyone, when they'll share it and both sides make merch too -- and this is all assuming Saja Boys continue in any way here. But why wouldn't they do that too? Anyway, yeaaaaaaaaaaaaah, there's no denying that Rumi won't be like Zoey should have talked with them first in a case like that. But surely everything will be just fine.]
On this beach, where it's just eternal hot summer day almost all the time? They sound perfect. My treat since you'll let me see your amazing lyrics as a treat, okay? Feel free to take two or more too if the flavors tempt you that much, though really, we can always get more later.
[Rumi laughs a little and grins at Zoey. Because speaking of flavors -- she walks closer to the ice cream shop, Sugar Galaxies, and stares at all the advertisement of its flavor selection on the outside of the shop. Wooooooooooooowwww, yeah, if she didn't have clear favorites in mind for today? This could take forever, there's basically anything, that anyone could ever dream of + saying they can mix them together too.
Derpy on the other hand sees a big A-frame sign of giant bowl of banana split and tries to sniff it at first, then he starts reaching out with one of his paws. Rumi rushes a few steps to make sure the sign stays up and gives a laugh at the look on the extremely excited tiger's face.]
Okay, okay, you clearly want that. I'll get that to you.
[He looks so happy about that. Also also, he knows how this works, he's been following both Rumi and Jinu, and Rujinu everywhere, so he suddenly changes his form into a cub once again. Zoey might have seen him in that form too while little Rumi was still here, or then not, maybe this is her first time seeing that cub appear from a giant magenta smoke cloud. Well, first time or not, it will never ever stop being adorable. He can come with the girls to the shop now, right? Yes, yes he can.]
[Zoey’s eyes go wide as the magenta smoke clears, leaving behind the tiny striped cub looking far too pleased with himself. She bites down on a smile, but it breaks through anyway, soft and helpless as she watches him pad in circles like he’s showing off his new size. The oversized bell on his collar clinks faintly with each step, a sound almost too delicate for something that had just been a towering, purring presence a second ago.]
You’re… ridiculously unfair. How am I supposed to focus on anything when you look like that?
[She crouches down automatically, messenger bag slipping a little against her shoulder as she wiggles her fingers toward him. He barrels straight into her hands, tumbling and rolling before flopping against her knees with a chirrup that’s definitely not tiger-like, but Zoey can’t bring herself to care. Her heart squeezes tight, full in a way that almost makes her dizzy. She scratches behind his ears with both hands, hair falling forward as she laughs.]
Alright, banana split for the baby prince. Guess we don’t get a say anymore.
[Zoey glances up toward Rumi, her cheeks flushed both from crouching and the weight of the moment. She tugs lightly at the strap of her bag again, grounding herself, and the familiar nerves buzz back in like static under her skin. The lyrics in those notebooks suddenly feel heavier, sharper, like they’re burning a hole straight through the canvas bag and into her. But Rumi’s grin is so steady, so sure, and Zoey feels her chest unclench just enough.]
I… um. After the shakes—if you still want—I can show you the song. I mean I have like three so far, but there's the one I need some feedback on. Actually two, maybe, I'm not sure the other one's ready for a Rumi look over.
[Her voice comes out softer than she means, but she doesn’t look away. Not this time. Even if her stomach does a little flip as she says it.]
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But shakes would totally make it better right? No one could be too upset or mad with something cold and sweet in their hand.]
That sounds like a good idea. We might need them.
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On this beach, where it's just eternal hot summer day almost all the time? They sound perfect. My treat since you'll let me see your amazing lyrics as a treat, okay? Feel free to take two or more too if the flavors tempt you that much, though really, we can always get more later.
[Rumi laughs a little and grins at Zoey. Because speaking of flavors -- she walks closer to the ice cream shop, Sugar Galaxies, and stares at all the advertisement of its flavor selection on the outside of the shop. Wooooooooooooowwww, yeah, if she didn't have clear favorites in mind for today? This could take forever, there's basically anything, that anyone could ever dream of + saying they can mix them together too.
Derpy on the other hand sees a big A-frame sign of giant bowl of banana split and tries to sniff it at first, then he starts reaching out with one of his paws. Rumi rushes a few steps to make sure the sign stays up and gives a laugh at the look on the extremely excited tiger's face.]
Okay, okay, you clearly want that. I'll get that to you.
[He looks so happy about that. Also also, he knows how this works, he's been following both Rumi and Jinu, and Rujinu everywhere, so he suddenly changes his form into a cub once again. Zoey might have seen him in that form too while little Rumi was still here, or then not, maybe this is her first time seeing that cub appear from a giant magenta smoke cloud. Well, first time or not, it will never ever stop being adorable. He can come with the girls to the shop now, right? Yes, yes he can.]
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You’re… ridiculously unfair. How am I supposed to focus on anything when you look like that?
[She crouches down automatically, messenger bag slipping a little against her shoulder as she wiggles her fingers toward him. He barrels straight into her hands, tumbling and rolling before flopping against her knees with a chirrup that’s definitely not tiger-like, but Zoey can’t bring herself to care. Her heart squeezes tight, full in a way that almost makes her dizzy. She scratches behind his ears with both hands, hair falling forward as she laughs.]
Alright, banana split for the baby prince. Guess we don’t get a say anymore.
[Zoey glances up toward Rumi, her cheeks flushed both from crouching and the weight of the moment. She tugs lightly at the strap of her bag again, grounding herself, and the familiar nerves buzz back in like static under her skin. The lyrics in those notebooks suddenly feel heavier, sharper, like they’re burning a hole straight through the canvas bag and into her. But Rumi’s grin is so steady, so sure, and Zoey feels her chest unclench just enough.]
I… um. After the shakes—if you still want—I can show you the song. I mean I have like three so far, but there's the one I need some feedback on. Actually two, maybe, I'm not sure the other one's ready for a Rumi look over.
[Her voice comes out softer than she means, but she doesn’t look away. Not this time. Even if her stomach does a little flip as she says it.]