Wine, Cards, and Terrible Company {Linda}

[jovia]

Firo obviously didn't know just how far gone Linda was, her words were going to start slurring here in a few seconds she was that drunk. She prided herself in being in control of herself, but now she couldn't keep in control or really hold back as the wine went through her system. "Hahaha yeah, someone needs to just dump them out in the words. Either they learn or they don't" But then she shook her head, no that would be too mean because then who would the guys get to deal with. "Nah too mean, do it to everyone... smarten em ups"

Linda blinks as she watches him fill up her cup... not like there was much to fill up of empty space though. A little frown crossed her face, but her mind was too far gone to dwell on it and just took another sip of the wine. "Yeah yeah, but its only card games not life and death so doeshn't counts" Slowly she started to get up out of her chair, kind of wobbly but at least she could walk. And in her mind she could still fight.

"Yesh, come on right now.. well not right now right now.. I mean don't want to ruin the feast or knock food and tables flying. But elsewhere.. and no knives don't wanna kill after all... and not pretty carpet besides blood is blood." And with that Linda started to move trying to head to the Weyrbowl... Where there was room and sand for softness since she didn't want to break him.

[Zirin]

Firo stood after Linda, grimacing as his steps had a little wobble of their own. He was better off than the girl though, couldn’t she see that? Or was it that she was so stubborn she wasn’t aware of how unsteady her steps were? He followed her to the Weyrbowl, a grin spreading across his face as he watched Linda weave from side to side with her steps. Was it an act? She hadn’t had that much to drink… Maybe he had found a weak spot? Curious, curious indeed.

“Of course lady,” Firo simply agreed. This was going to be fun; he had no doubt of it now. What were the chances he would get to pin her and prove how much better he was. Oh, but would she remember? She seemed pretty drunk. He growled to himself; If Linda failed to remember getting her butt kicked then it almost wasn’t worth it. Almost.

“This looks as good a spot as any lady,” Firo drawled lazily, tired of walking about. He took on a rather standard dueling pose and motioned to her. “Okay girl, I’m feeling nice so I’ll even let’cha move first? I’m going to love pinning you down.”

[jovia]

Linda was too far gone to know just how far gone she was on wine. Tomorrow though she would be hurting badly though and that was without this little fight. But she was just grinning from ear to ear, truly a happy drunk. She was a lightweight, at least because she hadn't built up an immunity by drinking a lot or that way personally. In this state she was in no shape to win a battle, much less not come away all battered and bruised against even a weakling who had control..

Linda just laughed though, a hearty laugh as he said he would enjoy pinning her down "Haha very funny, you pin me down. That is hilarious." And with that she tried to go towards him first as she blinked a few times... swinging at blank air as she thought he was closer then he actually was. Unable to even judge distances that well, or have good balance. It will probably be a short battle with him a s a victor.. or she would fall over and unable to get up and have to sleep the night away in the weyrbowl unless he dragged her off or something?

[Zirin]

Oh she was just making this too easy. Firogel gave her a look of disappointment as she swung at emoty air. She wasn’t even close! There was a good few feet between them! Suddenly, the idea of pinning her down seemed so much easier. He wondered how easy to would be to get past her flailing limbs and just trip her. The sand would break her fall and the battle would be over. Oh but where was the fun in that? She could just attribute it to a misstep or something. No.. if he was going to do this he needed to embarrass her to the extremes. He smirked at the very idea.

He moved as quickly as his wobbly legs would allow, trying to get behind her so he could whisper in her ear, his hands moving to pinch at her sides for added kicks. “I don’t know about that Linda,” He practically purred before stepping away again and motioning for her to attack again. “Come on girl, if you’re so confident, try and pin me.” Another cocky grin spread across his face.

[jovia]

Linda frowned a bit when she thought she connected with him, but he didn't even move and she didn't feel it... Was she really that drunk? Her mind was in a disarray and frankly most of her functions relying on her hearing and sight were well.. way less then perfect. In fact he even got close enough to pinch her sides and speak into her ear. Linda couldn't help but squeak out in surprise and try to turn around to wallop him one but he got away fast enough.

Linda scowled a bit, now she was getting mad... but not really at Firo but how gullible she was. He did this on purpose, getting her so drunk so he could win, that lowlife!! "I will get you for that!!!" And quickly she ran towards him, though tilted she didn't fall or wobble to much at this point in time. This time she was forcing all her concentration into trying to tackle Firo and pin him to the ground.

She was actually seemingly herself at this point in time, but she was still weak and that little burst just seemed to drain most of her common sense and ability to the point of no return. If she did pin him he could easily roll her over and pin her instead. "Ha!!!"

[Zirin]

He laughed, outright laughed, as the rough, tough Linda squeaked like a little girl. It was just so wrong! She shouldn’t be able to make such a girly sounds! He was busy enough laughing, probably affected by the wine, that he didn’t realize how close she was until he felt the full force of her body impact his, sending them both tumbling to the ground and knocking the air out of him for a moment.

“Well well, I know I’m charming and all, but I didn’t think you’d fall for me so fast,” Firogel smirked, mostly joking as he spoke. He wondered if anyone had ever flirted with the crazy girl before. Would she be as easily embarrassed as other girls, or would she get angry? Either way, he had let her ‘pin’ him long enough and finally rolled over to pin her instead.

“This makes what… three wins today?” He grinned, laying flush against her and not bothering to support his weight. He wasn’t here to be nice after all, and if his weight would help keep her pinned then so be it. “Here I thought you were positive you could never be beaten.”

[jovia]

yes.. Linda did squeak before she tackled Firo, she did tend to do that sometimes but not when she could help it. She had a reputation to uphold... yeah had since apparently it was going downhill fast around Firo who might or might not spread the word. At least she silenced his laughter with the tackle as it hit, his own fault for not paying attention.

But then he had the ridiculous notion that she was falling for him? She just grinned and rolled her eyes. "Uh huh... sure.... Falling for a sexist guy, that will happen when thread disappears forever." Linda teased back... she actually teased/made a joke?!?! Where had her mind gone seriously, part of her was now wondering if this was a dream since she never acted like this before.

Linda frowned even more as she was rolled over and he pinned her, she just shrugged and raised an eyebrow to look up at him. "The cards yeah sure, I am not good at them, and this is because you got me drunk on purpose just so you could win. You wouldn't be able to win otherwise." She retorted as she just tried to wiggle and squirm away. Even tried to aim an elbow or knee up at him to try to hurt him to get him off. "You played dirty is all!!!"

[Zirin]

Firo grinned, amused, not offended, that she was actually joking around at his expense. It wasn’t like he wanted her to be falling for him, so he didn’t care at all when she shot him down. “Thank Faranth for that. I don’t think I could handle you following me around, trying to win my affections and begging for kisses.”

His grin grew as Linda’s frown grew larger after being pinned. Or rather, her reasoning behind him winning. She just couldn’t admit that she wasn’t as great as she thought she was! “Oh yes, I remember forcing that wine down your throat. Face it girl, you put yourself in this embarrassing state, and that makes my win valid. Of course, I could take you down any day so I suppose it doesn’t matter what you think.” There was a condescending tone to his voice as he spoke, and it was clear he was beyond pleased with himself.

Well, that was until she started squirming below him, her body rubbing against his in a way that made his voice catch in his throat and a hint of pink taint his cheeks. “D-don’t move like that, idiot.” He scolded, propping himself up off of her and wincing as she managed to catch his side with her elbow. It was a glancing blow, and one that only made him try to grab her wrists to pin her more effectively.

[jovia]

"Well then maybe I should just to mess with you and scare away any hope for you having a decent life!!!" Linda snapped back as he thanked Faranth for her response. Yes the grin was back on her face at that, maybe she would if she could remember what happened this night so she could enact her revenge.

Linda though glared back at Firo as he said he didn't force the wine down her throat. "its polite not to deny something offered mister fill up my cup!! How about a rematch tomorrow then!! If you think you can beat me again not durunk." She really hated his condescending tone of voice and she wanted to destroy it... But what was this? He had a red face and moved away? She must have hit him good for him to try to go away but he grabbed her wrist.

Someone walking past however just grinned at the two candidates that didn't impress and were... well having fun on the ground. "Hey you guys, get a room, don't want any dragonets seeing you now right?" At those words Linda's eyes went wide and she just tried even harder to get Firo off of her. "Get off!!!!!"

[Zirin]

“Your existence is enough to ruin my life idiot,” He shot back lamely. Truth be told though he was thinking about it. What would it be like to have the untouchable Linda following him around. Would others think he had somehow tamed her? That would be something worth experiencing! As it was though, she was terribly frustrating to deal with when she was sober, so if she did start following him around he would need a way to keep her eternally drunk.

“When have you cared about being polite?” He shot back, clearly not believing that she drank it to be polite. The knowledge that sticking wine in front of her would lead to her drinking it though… now that was a nice little piece of information he would need to store away. He only hoped he wouldn’t forget it in the morning. He knew he was faring well despite drinking, but he wasn’t new to alcohol either. There was no guarantee his mind would work the way he wanted.

His head shot up at the sound of a voice nearby, his face reddening at the implication of the words. It took everything in his power not to jump up off her then and there. Oh no, moving would be admitting defeat, and since she wanted him off that was the last thing he was going to do. Still red faced, he smirked down at her.

“You know… I think I rather like being here. I’m afraid I’m growing terribly fond of watching you squirm beneath me.”

[jovia]

Linda just scowled a little bit, she didn't know why but his words of her existence is enough to ruin his life actually kind of hurt. What was this, did she actually care what he thought about her? No it was nothing, just the wine talking nothing more as she just tried to think of how to get out of this. Not knowing exactly what he was thinking seriously of her following him... Or how she would be eternally drunk, which she wouldn't do anyways. Now vowing to never drink just because someone offered ever again.

"I was just trying to be nice because it was a hatching today and the feast. Last time I try to be though.." Linda vowed in her drunken state inside her mind to never be nice again, at least to Firo. Though who really knew if she would remember it tomorrow or not she was really wasted after all.

Though it seemed he did have a similar reaction to hers about what that passing person said. Linda could actually tell his face was red but no he wasn't moving off of her? Then those words... she just seemed to freeze for a moment when he said them. Was he actually flirting with her? Is that why he really wanted to beat her at things to show her? Only one way to find out.. and one way to chase him off if it wasn't true.

"Oh really? Now your trying to make me all hot and bothered... well I guess you are sexy in your own way.." And with that Linda leaned up to try to kiss him full on the lips. Part of her deep down actually wondering what it would be like... the other part hoping it would chase him off before she started acting even more stupid.

[Zirin]

Had he been flirting with her? Consciously, no. In fact, he had meant what he said in the most innocent way imaginable at the time. As far as he could tell, he wanted to beat her because he hated the idea of a girl being better than him at anything. Girls were weak, whiny, useless… and yet this one woman seemed to destroy that image. He hated it, hated that he actually had to put effort into beating her. It made every fiber of his being heat up with annoyance and frustration and he couldn’t ignore her. But flirting?

His eyes widened as she spoke, clearly attempting to flirt with him. Was she more drunk than he had thought? She hated him! She avoided him whenever possible! Clearly she must be trying to weird him out, get him to back off by acting differently. Well, if she thought he was going to fall for that then she had another thing coming.

Of course, if she had been saying things just to mess with him… she wouldn’t be kissing him would she? That just wasn’t like her whatsoever! In fact, it was such a shock that Firo’s brain just shut down. He froze, wide-eyed and red faced, looking down at her. He certainly felt hot now, and confused. His face went through a range of expressions. Shock at first, then disbelief at the idea of her possibly liking him, followed by a look of confusion as he tried to sort out what to do. He didn’t like her. It was why he picked on her so much, right? His tongue darted out to lick at his lips.

“You… you shouldn’t do that unless you’re ready for the consequences idiot…” He grumbled, his brows still furrowed on confusion. On the one hand he wanted to back off, let her take her win and never bring it up again. On the other hand, he couldn’t help but want to try it again… see how far he could push it before she declared him the winner. He leaned down and pressed his lips to hers.

[jovia]

Linda linda linda.... her brain was now too far off the deep end as she frankly couldn't even control herself.. She was even kissing him, what the heck was wrong with her... Well actually she.. no no no she couldn't like him even a little bit. He was annoying, he was stubborn, he didn't back off no matter what she did. He was prideful... he... beat her in some things.. sure not combat but... Oh great why oh why did she have to start liking him.

Wait maybe this was the perfect time to do this, she was completely drunk and could blame it on the wine. If he ever brought it up, she could just say she was messing with him AND had these little few moments to remember by so she would never have to get close to him again. Then after all the insults and him just being a complete ass she could ease herself away from him and nothing more happen..... But her brain actually started to like things like this, it was fun trying to wrestle for control with someone who didn't back down.

Linda did have to admit he was kind of cute... just kind of... especially so wide eyed and red... His facial expressions going through a spectrum as he tried to think about the kiss. She really did catch him off guard though didn't she, a smirk spread across her face as she just waited for him to get off and leave... but no that wasn't the case? "Oh and what consequences would that be cutie? Going into a room together?" Linda was trying hard to send him packing... but no he just kissed her back... really... Did he actually like her? Or was he just trying to beat her still... Deep down she really hoped the first part but no she couldn't let him see that bit of hope as she frowned. Her arms tried to trap him as her lips pressed back against his, trying to force him to give up with the kissing.. She will win even if she had to do anything.

[Zirin]

This was bad. This was beyond bad. Firogel knew this was a mistake. He hated this woman, she was nothing like his ideal! She was loud and angry and vicious and... wrapping her arms around him? How far was she going to push this before she gave up? She couldn’t possibly hold up this farce much longer, and yet Firo found himself hoping she wasn’t going to give up just yet. He had never kissed a girl before this, and truth be told he wasn’t ready for it to be over.

He did finally pull away from the kiss to answer her, embarrassed at how warm he felt and how fast his heart seemed to be pounding in his chest. “Yeah… room…” He mumbled against her lips before sitting up to slow his breathing. “We should go… my room’s not far from here… “ She couldn’t possibly have the guts to keep up the game. At best, she would maybe head towards the room and bolt right? It’s not like she was drunk enough to do more than that!

Of course, for all that Firogel could be a disrespectful jerk, he really was just trying to see how far she could be pushed. She could give up any moment now! “Well?” He whispered, trying to smirk without turning redder. “Shall we go girly?”

[jovia]

If it was one thing Linda was, it was stubborn... More stubborn then possibly any dragon. She wasn't about to let go, in fact if she had to go all the way she wouldn't actually mind... Wait a second what was she thinking? Wow she really was drunk, but hey why waste the opportunity if there was one right? Would just give her more to leave with, and what she could blame on the wine and thus go back to hating him.

Her heart was pounding when he pulled away, all her hope now lay in hoping he didn't hear or notice it at all. Her face was red, her body warm too. A grin spread across Linda's face however as he started to mumble and then sit up. "mmmm okay, yeah best since I can't seem to walk all that well." She tried to keep her voice as good as before all this... She wasn't about wanting to let him know it bothered her at all.

Linda just smirked back at him as she started to get up and start to walk. Though of course she was getting kind of better, getting used to the drunken state of her eyes and mind already. "Well lets go.... where at now?" Her words slurred a bit still, and she was still wobbly. So maybe he won't notice just how much she was starting to like him and using this opportunity. Hopefully in her drunken state she didn't randomly shout out how she felt... but then again she could just pin that on wine too and liking everyone while drunk?