𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐀 – 𝐁𝟐𝟔𝟐

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❝⠀𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐌𝐄, 𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐔𝐌 !⠀❞

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[𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐀 – 𝐁𝟐𝟔𝟐 @xAcutus]

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❝　𝐈 𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 !　❞

　　　〃 𝙎𝙋𝘼𝙍𝙏𝘼𝙉-𝙄𝙄𝙄。
　 𝘩𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 ╱ 𝘥𝘶𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵。
─ 𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘢-𝘣262。
　　　 𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘱 ╱ 𝘰𝘤。

　　 ❪ ↻　﹢　♡ ❫

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[𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐀 – 𝐁𝟐𝟔𝟐 @xAcutus]

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That single shake made Lana's face smack itself against one of the plates on the back of Yvette's armor.

❝ Ouch!

. . .

I mean, harder mommy— ❞

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[𝐘𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞-𝟎𝟏𝟓 @AERONAUTANT]

“Lana,” Yvette gave the woman on her shoulder a short, abrupt jostle, “behave.”

There were too many people already staring at the sight of one Spartan carrying another down the hall. The commander could not afford any further shenanigans.

[𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐀 – 𝐁𝟐𝟔𝟐 @xAcutus]

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A long, annoyed sigh preceded Lana's response.

❝ Effort?

I rather put on the effort into eating your pu. . .

Pulse Carbine— ❞

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[𝐘𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞-𝟎𝟏𝟓 @AERONAUTANT]

Complete silence.

At least, complete silence right up until the elevator doors opened and Yvette stepped out. Even then, it was a change in subject. “You don’t have to meet the expected score today. You just need to make an effort.”

[𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐀 – 𝐁𝟐𝟔𝟐 @xAcutus]

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Don't mind her eyes rolling.

Not that Yvette could even see them.

❝ Maybe. . .

I rather love you in a bed tho— ❞

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[𝐘𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞-𝟎𝟏𝟓 @AERONAUTANT]

“You can love me by not skipping out on your weapon drills.” She didn’t even set Lana down after getting in the elevator.

[𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐀 – 𝐁𝟐𝟔𝟐 @xAcutus]

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Unable to do much, she simply said.

❝ And you were supposed to let me love you— ❞

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[𝐘𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞-𝟎𝟏𝟓 @AERONAUTANT]

Just escorting Lana down the hall. “You were supposed to meet me at the firing range today.”

[𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐀 – 𝐁𝟐𝟔𝟐 @xAcutus]

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Yes momm—

Ohhhhh! What a surprise that was for Lana!

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[𝐘𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞-𝟎𝟏𝟓 @AERONAUTANT]

Picking @xAcutus up and carrying her over her shoulder.

[𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐀 – 𝐁𝟐𝟔𝟐 @xAcutus]

After all, though her main goal had been already been achieved, there was no way in hell Lana would waste such a golden opportunity to 'force' some tangible emotion out of her beloved cupcake. . .

❝ You okay? ❞

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[𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐀 – 𝐁𝟐𝟔𝟐 @xAcutus]

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Fegining ignorance, Lana somehow managed to resist the urge to laugh, or even look at her partner with one of her signature shit–eating grins.

❝ What's what? ❞

She eventually said, bussing herself and her mouth with a fairly generous bite of that moa burger.

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[𝐘𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞-𝟎𝟏𝟓 @AERONAUTANT]

expression had shifted from a grimace to peeved glowering. The container was set down, and she forced herself to swallow. “What the fuck is that?”

[𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐀 – 𝐁𝟐𝟔𝟐 @xAcutus]

She then suggested, placing the disposable plastic container on the table right in front of Yvette's tray. . .

The III hoped with every fiber of her being that her woman would take the bait, no matter any likely consequences—!

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[𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐀 – 𝐁𝟐𝟔𝟐 @xAcutus]

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❝ Right. . . ❞

Lana took a moment to finish unwrapping her lunch, even going ahead and taking a first sip from her allegedly spiked beverage.

As her lips wrapped themselves around that straw, the III gave her lover a bit of side glance out of the corner of her eye, »

[𝐘𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞-𝟎𝟏𝟓 @AERONAUTANT]

dumping fries on everything I try to eat.” An aforementioned fry was lifted, scorned, and then eaten. Her reaction to it was no different than the “meatloaf.”

[𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐀 – 𝐁𝟐𝟔𝟐 @xAcutus]

hoping to see a more expressive reaction to the fries that, of course, never came.

❝ . . . ❞

This prompted Lana to silently roll her sky–blue orbs, right before an idea popped into her devious mind.

❝ Why don't you at least try this?

You could sure use the sugar. ❞

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[𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐀 – 𝐁𝟐𝟔𝟐 @xAcutus]

And empty the contents of her fry cup all over Yvette's original choice of food, plus a much needed finishing touch by adding a good, but not excessive amount of salt from a pack included with the meal over the aforementioned fries.

❝ There.

Now it passes as edible. ❞

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[𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐀 – 𝐁𝟐𝟔𝟐 @xAcutus]

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❝ Yeah–Yeah. . .

I better learn how to cook soon in case we ever retire. . . ❞

Unwrapping her own meal as she spoke, the stubborn III was not going to sit idle and watch her lady eat that garbage only.

Thus, before Yvette could even utter a word, Lana went ahead »

[𝐘𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞-𝟎𝟏𝟓 @AERONAUTANT]

“It meets the base nutritional values required.” Bland as hell or not, Yvette did not seem to mind. A second bite was taken, and her reaction was as neutral as ever. “It isn’t hazardous.”

What did disappoint her, however, was the selection of tea she had to choose from.

[𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐀 – 𝐁𝟐𝟔𝟐 @xAcutus]

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And there she sat, right beside her better half.

❝ Whatcha eating. . .

Oh. ❞

Lana also instantly recognized that laid on Yvette's tray; it was just as bland looking as the metal it was served on.

❝ Ugh. . .

How can you even eat that?! ❞

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[𝐘𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞-𝟎𝟏𝟓 @AERONAUTANT]

nutritional value.

Her attention returned to her own meal, and she tried a forkful of the bland entree.

[𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐀 – 𝐁𝟐𝟔𝟐 @xAcutus]

not some variety of alcohol disguised as a soda.

Where the hell did she even find such a meal?

Best not to ask. . .

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[𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐀 – 𝐁𝟐𝟔𝟐 @xAcutus]

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Knowing that full well by then, Lana soon made her way to that very spot, plastic bag on one of those gloved, armored hands.

❝ Hey. ❞

Said the III before more or less throwing her lunch onto the table; a bacon Moa cheeseburger with fries and what was definitely »

[𝐘𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞-𝟎𝟏𝟓 @AERONAUTANT]

complete with a window and overhead light that never worked.

[𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐀 – 𝐁𝟐𝟔𝟐 @xAcutus]

unserious salutes was given, the blonde of longer hair turned around and made her way out. . .

In the same snoozy way she had entered the room.

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[𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐀 – 𝐁𝟐𝟔𝟐 @xAcutus]

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❝ Ye. . . ❞

Sadly, another yawn prevented Lana from finishing her reply.

❝ . . .s ma'am. . . ❞

In fact, such was Lana's sleepiness that she would ultimately miss a golden opportunity to make a comment of the sexual kind. . .

Either way, once the laziest of »

[𝐘𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞-𝟎𝟏𝟓 @AERONAUTANT]

“Food, then nap.” And there were those decision making skills on display. Not a moment of delay — she actually nearly cut Lana off.

A vague gesture was made toward her computer. “I’m going to read those two emails, then I’ll meet you over in the mess.”

[𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐀 – 𝐁𝟐𝟔𝟐 @xAcutus]

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❝ Yeah, but. . .

You're the one qualified to make the decisions in the relationship. ❞

And that was not a joke, as shown by how deadpan her face and tone were when she made that remark.

❝ Uh, sure. . .

I mean, we could also go for a quick nap or something. ❞

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[𝐘𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞-𝟎𝟏𝟓 @AERONAUTANT]

“You know more about beaches, so…” A quick, annoyed glance was given to her computer as it chimed again. Ignoring the urge to smash it was a challenge, but she managed to tear her gaze away from it. “Want to meet me in the mess hall in ten?”

[𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐀 – 𝐁𝟐𝟔𝟐 @xAcutus]

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Another similarly deep yawn escaped Lana right in between Yvette's comments.

❝ Alright...

I mean, there's like a million different beaches we'll have to choose from, but yeah. ❞

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[𝐘𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞-𝟎𝟏𝟓 @AERONAUTANT]

“Sure, the beach works.”

[𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐀 – 𝐁𝟐𝟔𝟐 @xAcutus]

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❝ Mm.

Well. . . ❞

Clearly, Lana's brain wasn't quite working at peak efficiency just yet, as evidenced by the long, drawn out yawn that followed.

❝ I dunno. . .

Maybe the beach? ❞

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[𝐘𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞-𝟎𝟏𝟓 @AERONAUTANT]

I would be pretty lousy at planning any of this.”