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three's a crowd, natch

WHO: Terra and Zel and ILLIDAN WHAT'RE YOU DOING HERE
WHERE: Croatia!
WHEN: JULY
WARNINGS: TEETH-GRINDING AND PETTY GRUDGES!!
SUMMARY: Illidan you jealous hater QUIT THROWIN SHADE AT ME AND MY GF NO ONE INVITED YOU!!!
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[so.

crete.

a perfect climate (not that Zel could much tell) with a fairly reasonable amount of separation from the population while still being close enough to still keep an ear to civilization. there's a great deal of ancient history around, too, to give it an aged feel that is, in a way, kind of comforting in the face of industry and tourism.

...well, maybe not the tourism, because there are some rather clogged parts they'd found were best left untouched. but still. the sight of something that arose long before all the technology did was a nice flavor to the area. blended in with the smell of the sea and...yeah. it wasn't too bad. this part of the continent was getting higher marks than the western parts from the rocky start of it all.

from high up in the mountains, the valley was an immaculate sight, similar but different from the Alps. it could put a mind at ease.

it was a good spot to camp for a while.]

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[camp was one way to put it; Terra was less concerned about that and more interested in the trees.

or rather, sitting beneath one with her back to the bark while Zel set things up. it'd been a long time since she'd walked this much, this frequently, for as long as this trip had been thus far, and her legs were aching. high-heeled boots probably didn't help, but it wasn't something she was going to gripe about.

it was nice to laze about in complete uselessness.
well.]

You need any help?

[she could at least make the offer, even if the heat and the sea salt air made her drowsy.]

[he is half-distracted with the fire pit setup, dismissing her offer.] It's fine.

Okay.

[in that case, Terra is just going to get more comfortable against this tree here and probably take a nap.

CLEARLY NOTHING CAN POSSIBLY GO WRONG after all even if zel falls into the fire pit it's not like it's going to kill him or anything.]

[ Illidan's really just chilling in his church, bored while his nerds go around cleaning. They were starting to look leaner, a little healthier. But really he had nothing to occupy his mind. The two he'd taken an interest in were all the way across the world, and the faint pricks in his sight let him know where. Or at least how far.

But then again, he was very bored, and halfway across the world was only a small ritual and a few steps away. ]

[--not that Zelgadis is aware it's that simple. he's liked this vacation for several reasons! least of all the fact that he doesn't have that notion of Illidan weighted on his shoulders like so much past shame. he's actually rather far out of mind at the moment, considering he's got fish to gut and skewer once this fire thing's going...]

[and Terra is, at first, just too darn tired to be paying the great fabric of magic-space-time the sort of attention necessary to predict their impending visitor. not that she has the power to sense Illidan on the other side of the world; she just knows when there is magic around, and when there is not.

when there's not as much empty space as before, she sits up, blinking away fatigue.]

Huh...?

[staring at yonder boyfriend ZEL WHAT DID YOU DO.]

[ And why was Terra suddenly sensing magic? Because her and Zel's best friend forever Illidan wanted to come visit them on their wonderful vacation!

So in a shock of sound, a split in the air that was more akin to arms tearing the space open before he stepped through, and right onto the firepit.

Oh look the fire is now lit. You're welcome. ]

[well

so much for fish.

fortunately for Zelgadis' face, he can't get charred. but that's a lot of heat in the face, so it's a massive recoil, landing on his rump hard, eyes stinging.]

Agh-!

[she's already pushing to her feet by the time Illidan rips his way into existence, but the sudden shock and flood of new magic nearly knocks her back down. after so long with just Zel, it's a strong wave against tidewater.

her hands press against the tree; her face is angled to the blind intruder, but her eyes are cast towards Zel. doesn't look hurt...]

... Hi.

[yes Terra that was a beautiful greeting, way to go.]

Terra, [ He greets, and oh yeah, his other little friend. He turns only slightly with a nod toward Zel. ]

Zelgadis.

You have been out of the city for some time.

[a frantic rub at his eyes with his sleeve and--

oh

hale

to the naw.

good day: ruined. blood: curdled. posture: BRISTLED LIKE PORCUPINE.]

What the hell are you doing here for-?!

[shiiiit if they get to fighting THINGS WILL BE SO BAD
THE WORST
MUST AVERT SOMEONE GETTING THEIR ASS KILLED (zel)

and so: terra pushes herself off the tree, slowly approaching idiots still in the fire pit.]

Did something happen?

[PLAY NICE.]

[ His lip curls only slightly, and he lets his hand twitch only slightly, an indication that Zel should remember that he could do any number of things to him with a twitch of his fingers. ]

It has been quite some time, the city has been... slow. [...oblivious]

You're bored. [spat out with distaste. REALLY, DUDE. REALLY? go crash someone else's funtimes!

Zel gets to his feet making a point to stand at some way between them.]

[walkin over, puttin a hand on Zel's arm EVEN IF HE CAN'T FEEL IT SHUT UP. she is trying to play mediator, dammit, no drawing swords or burning the landscape we don't even live here.

Zel is going to be getting a whole afternoon of Significant Looks at this rate IF HE FIGHTS US WE PROBABLY WON'T WIN OKAY. So much neutrality in this tone.]

Only two weeks. That's not long at all...

[ He simply shrugs. ]

It has been long enough. You should return. I am certain you have allies who may be missing you.

[ LIKE HIM... ]

[oh my gawd Zel wants to flip a table in exasperation. but Terrahand anchors, and part of his brain goes "hey remember when Geddoe said to chill the fuck out?"

so he bites down on his temper tantrum laundry list of Words.]

They're aware. There's nothing pressing we have to get back to if we don't want. [SO THERE.]

[KEEPIN THAT HAND THERE FOREVER this isn't implication of anything at all.]

There's so much of this world we haven't seen...

[trying to not feel guilty re: all her stupid friends doing stupid things, but this is not entirely successful.]

[ His eyes narrow just slightly because hurrr he feels a tinge of jealousy, even if he would never admit it. ]

The world is easily traveled, child. A step, and one can be in a new part of it, and this world, it is not so unique.

That's your opinion. [eyes narrow back.]

[shooting a look at Zel. Don't make him make things worse. then a breath, letting go, moving forward -- between zel and illidan.

yeah boy she is bein yo shield now deal.]

And not for us. Even I can't travel as easily as you. [HEY LOOK AT THIS FLATTERY PLEASE DON'T TURN MY BOYFRIEND INTO A GREASE STAIN KTHX]

But you didn't... come here on behalf of our allies. What is it you want, Illidan?

[nicevoicechandes. ... illidan are you going to stand in that fire pit all day.]

Perhaps it is merely that I have heard little of you. It is difficult to tell if you are well or not.

[ GOD HE IS SUCH A CREEPER. Also his feet are on fire, he doesn't notice, but he's going to start walking now. Just to enhance the creep ]

[so it's Zel's turn to have a hand on Terra's arm, if only to make a point. arm touching. hand holding. Illidan, you are not a part of this club.

teeth grinding, tho, that's pretty much open admission. Zel's a very active member.]

[touchingclub is pretty much the best club, okay. thank you for being support pillar, Zel; it's much easier for her to keep a steady voice without fear. she doesn't make any moves to take his hand in return, or look his way, but the support rocks.]

Perhaps. [it is almost FRIENDLY TEASING.] I didn't expect you to worry.

[ Surly surly demonkind over here, his scowl lifts just a bit at the sound of lightness. ]

You have enough power, I do not worry about that.

[oh, barf. Zel scowls even scowlier.]

So you've checked in. Everyone's fine. You can go.

[hey no puking that would just make this even more terrible. the most terrible. the cut-in gets a quick look. boy do you want him punching your lights out seriously.]

[ His lips lifts just slightly, and he gestures slightly ]

No greeting? Are you still upset, Zelgadis?

[no

yes

pretty much. but he exchanges a look with Terra, biting down a reply, exhaling sharply through his nose.]

[she returns the look, a small moment of relief tugging at her mouth at the suppression. thank you, please don't piss off the demon.]

I think... he would have liked to meet you again in his own time. [so much bullshitting, sounding exactly like so much truth, all arriving at placation station choo choo.
slow glance between Illidan and Zelgadis, thoughts faster.

HOW TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM...
AND GET ILLIDAN TO LEAVE...
WITHOUT SOMEONE GETTING SET ON FIRE...

zelgadis→ look at this here plaintive TRUST ME ON THIS expression and don't kick up a fuss now KICK IT UP LATER.
illidan→ don't set dudes on fire.]

Illidan, can I... talk to you for a minute?

[...but...BUT.

he looks like a scolded puppy for a second, mouth drawn taut. he doesn't buzz off, though!]

[PLEASE
look at these wide girlish eyes of the chick that dragged you across an ocean and part of a continent
she ain't gonna be hoppin the two-step express back to the City when yo back is turned.
be a good puppy
:s
TRUST HER ON THIS.]

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three's a crowd, natch

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MEANWHILE AT THE LEGION OF DOOM

justice league starswipe...

blowing our budget on campy voice acting

so the special effects are skimped you bastards!!

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