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  ⠀།  ︲   ᆢ⠀ @popsation ，  "  indeed i do!  i must start bragging about it around campus.  perhaps they'll be so enamored of my design they'll forget about avil completely!  " ⠀octavio stated,  its body bouncing up and down on its mechanical appendages  ..  eager much?  not like avil had any protests,  merely a roll to his orbs.  though her words had sparked an interest to him.  ⠀"  make-up you say?  haha,  i'll definitely consider that..  it's not like i mind it.  "

〝  thank you for the applause!  it makes me happy that tavi especially likes it because you look very charming! ＂ she complimented while comfortably gathering octavio into her arms,  her head resting against what's considered its head〝  you seem happy about the results too avi.  maybe one day i can put makeup on you if you'd allow it ＂

  ⠀།  ︲   ᆢ⠀ @popsation ，  the kiss surely made avil chuckle,  and so he observed.  thus the big reveal came,  and the camera presents itself proudly. ⠀"  tadaaah!  don't i look dashing?  " ⠀it harrumphs,  and avil watched──pleasantly surprised. ⠀"  you could actually become my model,  tav.  you look marvelous.  " ⠀avil commended the new look,  which was just as befitting for his companion. ⠀"  i love it,  thank you.  it serves to show tav's uniqueness and character.  your talent is absolutely shown here too.  "

sera only nodded in response to his question,  huddling close to avil before loosely holding onto his hand and gently squeezing it〝  you're..  really able to do that?  ( .. )  hah,  it honestly sounds too good to be true.. ＂ she uttered in slight disbelief at his words.  did he really have the capability to do it?〝  ( ... )  if you do manage to change everything,  i want to be there to see it.  i'd want my face to be the last they see before every semblance of myself that's affiliated with them is gone forever...  i don't want to put all this responsibility on you when it was my own problems that started all this.. ＂ after no longer shedding any tears,  she spoke now in such a convicted tone as she finally stared back at avil

  ⠀།  ︲   ᆢ⠀ @popsation ，  "  they were the ones who wanted me killed,  correct?  i've already been involved from the start.  no need to worry about it if it's gotten this far.  " ⠀his gaze dropped to her secured position to the floor,  and he frowns with how meager she's seeing herself. ⠀"  sera..  " ⠀trailing off a quieter call,  he bends down to her level. ⠀"  i'm willing to free you from this torment.  if you'd just tell me,  i can handle it  ..  i've set my mind to it now that i know everything we've had was sincere.  "

⠀⠀〝  i don't want to get you involved even more than you already are.. ＂ sera hugged her knees to her chest,  her head resting against them in a sitting fetal position.  she just didn't want avil to get hurt more than he already was because of her〝  every moment we spent together i promise wasn't a facade.  i genuinely do cherish it all  ( .. )  but with what i do,  i just can't find a way out..  i don't get why you're still trying to help me.. i'm not worth the effort.. ＂

〝  hah,  there's nothing wrong with that.  it's what practice is for anyways ＂ she reassured as her thumb idly rudded against the back of avil's palm that she held.  though,  her head later nodded at his question〝  mhm!  i needed a more convenient way to move around the campus fast,  so i figured i'd try learning.  it quickly became a hobby of mine's afterwards,  so it's second nature for me now ＂

  ⠀།  ︲   ᆢ⠀ @popsation ，  "  i don't want to seem like a fool stumbling now.  that's the classic nightmare for me.  " ⠀avil replied with a smile,  luckily,  he was able to follow her movements with their hands clasped together. ⠀"  you're good at this.  did you learn by yourself?  "

〝  c'mon,  it's just roller skating.  the worst that'll happen is you falling on your ass ＂ a chuckle emit from her as she skated beside avil with practiced ease,  her hand clasped with his to make sure he doesn't slip

  ⠀།  ︲   ᆢ⠀ @popsation ，  it appears to him that the future terrifies her so much,  though he cannot blame her for feeling such a way.  there are so many possibilities,  that even he could barely dismiss. ⠀"  then,  i'll help you.  " ⠀he smiled,  his hand gently strokes her side.  hoping to at least offer a bit of comfort through the skinship. ⠀"  trust me,  it won't.  i can see a future so bright for you.  all you have to do is..  " ⠀trailing off above a whisper,  his fingers moved to gently hold her chin,  whilst the pad of his thumb was careful to press upon her lower lip. ⠀"  focus..  on the present.  lest you do so otherwise,  it may devour you whole.   "

〝  but what if the choices i can and end up making bite me back and leave me worse off than i already am..? ＂ she asked while inching closer until she was huddled against his form,  her head nestling under his chin for comfort.  the hand of avil's that was placed on her waist wasn't minded and instead offered solace to her racing mind.  the blonde's arms eventually loosely wrapped around the other in order to hug him,  her letting out a deep sigh〝  i don't want to make a decision that i end up regretting,  but at the same time i'm so afraid to take that chance and do it that i just end up at a constant standstill... ＂

  ⠀།  ︲   ᆢ⠀ @popsation ，  he listened attentively,  quiet as she continues to express her feelings.  he sympathized despite the difference between them, ⠀"  adjusting can be really difficult,  " ⠀he fully lowers himself,  now joining her as he laid down next to her.  his body,  turned to her direction. ⠀"  you're doing an amazing job.  you don't have to carry all that load,  it will merely tire you out.（..）i may not have the same circumstances,  but i know the feeling of the isolating part of responsibilities.  where you have to swim through the numerous hurdles.  " ⠀his arm reached out,  and he gently places it upon her waist. ⠀"  i only have it planned because of my father,  it's all i've known.（..）you on the other hand,  have your own choice to make.  that is something you are fortunate of.  do what makes you happy,  trust in yourself.  "

a small gasp could be heard from the artist at the mentioning of where the photos would preferably be taken〝  we're doing studio shots?  yep,  definitely count me in!  i haven't had photos like that taken of me yet.  wow,  just thinking about it now makes me hyped! ＂ being consumed by her own excitement,  sera hooked the unoccupied arm of avil's with her own with a grin〝  will we be taking them today?  or is this going to be more of a 'schedule now,  do later' type of shoot? ＂

  ⠀།  ︲   ᆢ⠀ @sensations ，  avil beamed to her spirited cheering,  and sera appears to be more excited than he ever was,  this might just turn out greater than the previous ones he had taken. ⠀"  sure but,  i'd prefer for you to  be in my studio for better lighting and composition.  " ⠀with that,  the paper written with terms and whatnot was tucked away by his trustful camera. ⠀"  are you alright with that?  "

sera's curious gaze fell onto the presented paper,  her interest being piqued at realizing she was being chosen to help avil〝  of course,  i'd be down to help you out!  it'll do me some good to move around anyways ＂ she happily said while taking out the gel glitter pen she normally kept hooked onto her skirt to signed her signature onto the sheet〝  i'm guessing i'll be doing some modeling then?  oh!  i could even get my bike to make some cooler shots too if you want ＂