riptidequeen | IC Inbox for Prismatica

Good! Good. That sounds like good stuff, pal! [But he did happen to catch a glimpse of the books just before she moved in front of them. But not a good enough look to tell what kind they were.]

And it looks like you're reading, too! Anything good? [He could use some good reading material!]

[Why'd he have to ask about the books? Lapis starts blushing a little, as she tries to keep the books hidden still.]

Oh uh, nothing that special. I'm pretty sure you'd already know about the subject. [Just going to try and find something to cover the books with expect all her sheet like objects are in the pile of junk. Or the bed room.]

Oh yeah? [His expression lights up. Sounds like a good chance to show off!]

What are they about then? If you need any help with the material, I can give you pointers!

[Oh no. Oh nooooooo. Lapis grabs one of the books and she's somewhat tempted to just show Gumshoe and get this over with so, taking a deep breath she holds it up.]

It's anatomy. [The cover of the book she grabbed isn't coy about the subject either.]

O-oh. [As he takes in that title, he turns red and shrinks back sheepishly.]

So, uh, d-doing some studying about us humans, huh? ...G-good for you, pal! All the more power to ya!

Y-yea-- [She checks the book she grabbed and she almost drops it. Why couldn't she have grabbed one of the more science-y books?!]

S-sorry I thought it was a different one! [Just trying to shove it back into the pile, instead knocking all of the books onto the ground. As Lapis' face turns the darkest blue it's ever been from blushing.]

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Oop! L-lemme help, pal! [It feels like the least he can do. He scurries over and reaches blindly to pick up one of the books.]

It - it's okay. Nothing to be ashamed of, pal! I... I get how being in a place like this can make you, um, curious about things!

Ah, n-no it's fi... [She's also going to try and grab the books, in a vain attempt to keep him from seeing any more. Which she fails at as he gets one book which is more focused on male anatomy.

And now Lapis is just going to bury her face in her hands.]

[He picks up the book and makes the mistake of getting a good look at it. With a book about something that shares a name with him, Dick turns redder. He nearly drops the book, fumbles it a little bit, and then meekly holds it out towards Lapis while averting his eyes.]

...H-here ya go.

Th... thank you. [Just going to gather them all up now and hold the books to her chest because it'd be rude to just run to the bedroom and toss them into it.

Also, they're library books, she doesn't want to wreck them.]

Sorry... Sorry about this.

[She almost, almost, says that maybe he should leave but she's just to flustered to actually say it.]

No, I'm the one who should be sorry! [He says with a quick shake of his head.] I poked my nose where it didn't belong. I- I didn't mean to embarrass you like this!

You didn't. I invited you in and uh, um. Didn't tidy up enough. [Lapis isn't used to having another person around, at least here.]

It's... It's fine. I'm not embarrassed.

Well to be fair, I kinda came here by surprise. [So he knows he didn't exactly give her time to tidy up.]

I- I'm glad you're not embarrassed! [It's hard to tell with all the blushing.] But I still feel bad for looking at your, uh. Private stuff.

You wanted to show off your badger thing, so it's nothing. Really.

[The blushing is not going away either so she tries to think of something to change the subject.]

Oh, um... Are you thirsty? I. Um, only have tap water though.

[He does appreciate that he got to show her the Blue Badger, and she seems to like it! ...The Blue Badger has been dancing and providing background music this whole time.]

Not that you mention it, I am a little thirsty. Some tap water's fine with me! You don't have anything el- oh. Right, you don't have to eat or drink, don't ya.

[The music is very unfitting for what just happened, but hey it might lighten the mood.]

Yup, I could if I felt like it but I don't. [Said bluntly as she goes to get that glass of water for Gumshoe.] Although I guess if I'm gonna have guests and such I should probably get something.

[Not that Lapis knows what that something could be. Aside from maybe sparking juice, that's a drink she's been given before so maybe she should look into getting some of that.]

[The Blue Badger music clearly fits any and all situations.]

Hey pal, it's up to you. People can always bring their own drinks if they want! [He shrugs his shoulders.] So you don't think about stuff like... trying out food and drinks and all?

Hm. [Here she comes, with the glass of water, she'll hand it to Gumshoe before she takes a seat. And she put the books out of sight while she had gone and got that drink.]

No, I haven't. It's not something I need to do and I don't see the appeal? I mean, good for humans for doing it but it's not for me. [She gives her own little shrug of her shoulders as she speaks.]

[He'll take that glass with a grateful smile and sip away, while trying to forget about the whole anatomy book incident.]

Thanks! ...Hm, that's fair, pal. A big core of the appeal is that they can taste really great! ...Well, er, water doesn't really have much of a taste, but other drinks do! But hey, if it's not for you, then I'll just keep on enjoying 'em for the both of us! [He grins and raises a thumbs up.]

[Forgetting incidents is a long time pasttimne of Lapis'! ~~It never works.~~]

Heh, well that's good to hear. Better someone who will enjoy it has it then it going to waste.

[Maybe this time it will work!! Maybe.]

Right? [He smirks.] If you ever get any unwanted food or drinks on your hand, just leave it to me! I'll eat anything for ya, pal!

[Considering the books she just hid away, would Gumshoe saying he'll eat anything put a bad thought in Lapis' brain.

So don't mind the brief look on her face after he's done speaking.]

Ah... Good. Good to know.

[Gumshoe blinks, oblivious to the thoughts going through her head, and he chuckles.]

I sure hope so, pal! Just think of me as your personal garbage disposal!

[Oh god, she's glad she's sitting down as she just starts to laugh now and buries her face in her hands.

Because what do you even say to that?]

[Aw, how cute! Things don't seem so bad now. They're hanging out, and he got a good laugh out of her? Gumshoe guffaws and laughs along.]

And hey - I'm also a laugh dispenser!

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