I ran into a mudcrab the other day... Foul beasts

Such kind words! Not sure ‘pretty’ is quite accurate though. /goes to fold his arms, but finds he can’t around the costume, dropping them to his sides instead/ Being a cat suits you quite well though.

/Giggles at his misfortune, rapping a knuckle on the edge of his costume before doing a slow twirl to display her own/  Why, thank you.  I’ve always wanted to be a cat.  Finally, I have my chance, strange holiday as this is.

Indeed! I know of no such holiday like it in my land. People seem to tempt the malevolent spirits and the undead with such joy. /shrugs with some difficulty/ I suppose that what matters is that they have fun doing it. And these 'sweets' are rather good as well.

Who would demand such a thing? Ah, well, as long as it wasn’t a completely unpleasant experience for you. /chuckles, crossing his arms/ Aye, you caught me quite by surprise but I’ll live.

I’m glad.  /Raps a knuckle against his helmet, taking a step backward/  I suppose I will leave you to your guarding, then.  By the look of this place, it requires a fine protector such as yourself.

It most certainly does. /frowns a little/ Seems haunted, honestly. Be sure to keep yourself safe, Mirela.

/gives her a look of equal parts amusement and confusion/ Well, I guess I’ll die happy at least. Any particular reason for that, or was it just a passing whim?

It was a demand made of me, though I cannot say that I didn’t enjoy it.  /Taps a finger over her lips/  I apologize if I startled you.

Who would demand such a thing? Ah, well, as long as it wasn't a completely unpleasant experience for you. /chuckles, crossing his arms/ Aye, you caught me quite by surprise but I'll live.

Wh- /his eyes widen in surprise at the kiss, freezing for a long second before closing his eyes and kissing her back, deciding that he may as well make the most of it, even if he was so very confused/

/gives her a look of equal parts amusement and confusion/ Well, I guess I'll die happy at least. Any particular reason for that, or was it just a passing whim?

Wh- /his eyes widen in surprise at the kiss, freezing for a long second before closing his eyes and kissing her back, deciding that he may as well make the most of it, even if he was so very confused/

Seems the logical explanation, as well as the one which saves my pride the most. /startled when she gasps, only to relaxe with a loud laugh/ And I almost got away with it too, if only you hadn’t remembered! Truth be told, I forgot all about that myself.

Of course you did.  /Narrows her eyes at him with a teasing grin, prodding his belt with all the might of her index finger/  I am not going to let you off so easy this time. Let’s see them.

/huffs another amused laugh, lazily attempting to bat her finger away/ In the middle of town? People will talk! Mostly about my hips more than anything, but I have some sense of modesty, I'll have you know. 

Hm? What did you say? /grins lazily to show he was joking/ Aye, that’s must be it. They already had nicer armor than me, I dared not to think of how else they could make me look bad in front of you.

/Scoffs/  Perhaps they were compensating for something.  /Gasps aloud, sitting straight upright/  Which reminds me that you never did show me your hips.  After hearing so much about them, I cannot believe that I allowed myself to forget.  It was all part of your plan, I wager.

Seems the logical explanation, as well as the one which saves my pride the most. /startled when she gasps, only to relaxe with a loud laugh/ And I almost got away with it too, if only you hadn't remembered! Truth be told, I forgot all about that myself.

Your company has been too pleasant so far t’be ruined by one small tirade. Besides, as a guard, one becomes used to rants and the like. Yours was quite mild. /returns the smile, pleased to be away from the more polarizing topic of religion/ I’m sure that there are plenty, most no doubt more interesting than I. Luckily, they aren’t here right now so I can be a novelty for a bit longer.

Ah, I never considered it that way.  You must be long hardened to complaints and the like from such a profession.  I doubt you even listened to me at all.  /Chuckles and nudges him again/  Is that why you didn’t want to talk to the other guards?  Afraid they might upstage you?

Hm? What did you say? /grins lazily to show he was joking/ Aye, that's must be it. They already had nicer armor than me, I dared not to think of how else they could make me look bad in front of you.

Just a little. /chuckles dryly/  /raises a brow at this/ I would remark on that being a rather depressing way to go about things, but I suppose my job is to be suspicious of everyone as it is. I suppose I’ll just count myself lucky that I am not from your homeland after all, then. I would miss out on many an interesting conversation. The only thing more unfortunate than that, would be missing out on your company altogether.

That’s a sweet thing to say, especially after I faced you with such a tirade.  I must have made a fine impression to remain in your favor after that.  /Offers a genuine smile this time, patting his upper arm/  I am glad that I met you, and even more glad that I took enough interest to forge an acquaintance.  I wonder how many other such men are concealed beneath their helmets.  Or perhaps you are simply one of a kind.

Your company has been too pleasant so far t'be ruined by one small tirade. Besides, as a guard, one becomes used to rants and the like. Yours was quite mild. /returns the smile, pleased to be away from the more polarizing topic of religion/ I'm sure that there are plenty, most no doubt more interesting than I. Luckily, they aren't here right now so I can be a novelty for a bit longer.

/blinks, taken aback by her brief outburst but letting her continue all the same/ Perhaps not, then. Circumstances are everything, though. If I found myself at my lowest point then I would maybe start to believe that there was a plan for me as well, just another way of finding hope.  /frowns slightly/ Do you often find yourself in the company of people you think untrustworthy?  

Just a little. /chuckles dryly/  /raises a brow at this/ I would remark on that being a rather depressing way to go about things, but I suppose my job is to be suspicious of everyone as it is. I suppose I'll just count myself lucky that I am not from your homeland after all, then. I would miss out on many an interesting conversation. The only thing more unfortunate than that, would be missing out on your company altogether.