isleofavalon | Catch-All

Excuse me! Hi! Do you mind if I talk to you and your sister for a moment?

Oh, I’m not her sister; I’m her mother..

Mother? Oh, goodness, my apologies!

Oh, don’t worry about it!

[ Perhaps you stumbled on this sight on your daily routine, Noah hopping from person to person – specifically lady to lady - with several small tubes clutched in his hand and putting that smooth talking vocabulary of his to work. On his face was as bright as it was permanently fixed even as some people shoved him away or simply ignored him, Noah persisted to speak and engage people to pitch the little tubes. Those who did listen were captivated by his rhetoric or his charm and left happy with a tube, whilst Noah himself was giddy to make a sale.

Mostly because that sale included a small kiss. Guess which one excited him the most.

He did most of the kissing, pecks on the cheek and gentle kisses on the hand – complete with the gentlemanly flair – were most of what he gave out and each time the women would look happier, pleasantly surprised, or suddenly have a shield placed around them. He was particularly enthused when the ladies he spoke to showed the same kind of attraction for him as he had for them. The demonstration of the product was very…embarrassing, but not for him.

After each sale he moved back to the booth where he safely and honestly deposited the money, like the honest little worker ant he is. Albeit a lecherous worker ant. ]

[ When she catches sight of him, of course the first thing that blares in her inner mind theater is the Jaws theme. There's something suspicious about this, and for a rare once, Ritsuka has been paying a little bit of attention. She has a vague idea of what he's up to.

The smart thing would be to turn and walk away before he catches sight of her, but when has Ritsuka ever done the smart thing? Instead, she's letting her momentum continue in walking forward, which will inevitably cross her path with his. ]

Noah, what are you doing...

[ He turns around and his smile goes bigger and brighter. ]

Ah, Ritsuka! Lovely day, innit?

[ He immediately holds up one of the tubes, lip balm, and smiles. ]

I, am doing a good deed. Helping out a poor sod with good intentions. The fella wants to start a pharmacy or something of the sort, bless him. But he needs the funds, so I decided to lend me services! Been makin' a killin' actually!

[ A beat. ]

Sample?

[ He says with an expectant grin. As if he doesn't know her answer already. ]

[ If she were a cat right now, Ritsuka would be puffed up and suspicious; as it is, she gives him a wary look, though she doesn't back up. She knows what she's inviting with this, and maybe she will regret it, but here she is. She refuses to back down. ]

A "good deed," huh? Is that what you're calling it? Not something else?

[ Maybe if she hits him with questions in turn, he will not notice she has not said yes or no. Maybe. ]

[ Oh he knows that look. Its the same one his sister and sister Nette gives him when he's helping a lady out. ]

Well, if wanna be technical about it, I am being paid for me efforts. Yes. But its for a good cause, as I said. See? This here is a magical lip balm which is, not only stylish in color goes very well with any outfit and day, but is also very...very...

[ And he trails off, eyes following something, or someone - a pair of ladies around their age smiling at him as they passed and him smiling right back. ]

...[ Ehem ] Sorry about that. I meant to say it comes with some truly stellar properties!

[ Totally not acknowledging that happened. Totally. ]

Very...?

[ She raises an eyebrow at him. She saw that, buddy, she's not at all surprised by that wandering eye. ]

If it's so great, you might wanna go shill at someone more interested? I'm not the kind of girl who wears that sort of thing.

[ Mostly because there's been no opportunity for her to dress up in years, but you know, same difference, surely. ]

Oh, but you just might after seeing the effects of these amazing items. Observe.

[ He takes one of the tubes and uses it on himself, a shield suddenly popping up around them. ]

Ta da! Instant protection! And I didn't have to use any of my magic. Here! Give it a go.

[ He says holding out the bottle for her. ]

Though I will say, its this other one that most purchase.

[ She takes it automatically, though she does not try it on just yet, raising an eyebrow. He's good at the sales pitch, she can admit that much, but there's still a part of her that's wary. This is going to lead into something she's going to regret, isn't it?

But also, when has she ever let that stop her? ]

Okay... I'll bite. What's the other one do?

[ The grin widens. ]

I'm glad you asked!

[ Holding out a perfectly new tube of balm before her, he switches from being a playboy hiding devious intentions to a salesman pitching what he probably only half believes would be the next big product. ]

With the rather grim, upsetting, and generally bothersome turn of events that seem to come around like that bum of an uncle that shows up uninvited that eats your food and drinks your booze, I'm sure that everyone deserves a little slice of peace, quiet, and joy to bring a bit of light back to an otherwise bleak week.

"But it's so hard", "Keeping a stiff upper lip is an effort and a half", and - you're right! It can be hard, it can be awfully difficult at times, I know I've had me own bad days. And really, all it takes is one bad day to just throw you off, you know?

Which is why we have this handly little thing. Just by applying one coat of this lip balm, you'd find yourself feeling a little bit more elated, positive, and undeniably a touch happy! Just the right amount of sunshine to keep the rain away!

Best part? Its completely safe! No mind altering, body chemical changing, unnatural ingredients used, just a bit of magic to life your spirits. But, don't take my word for it, give it a try!

[ He says pulling off the cap and one hand extended near her, asking for permission to lift her face up so he can apply it himself. ]

Edited 2022-07-12 05:10 (UTC)

[ Suspicion intensifies...

She narrows her eyes just a little, crossing her arms over her chest, though she doesn't back off. Not yet. It's not like she wouldn't be a target for something like this, if it were late night and she was feeling morose while channel surfing infomercials. But that means she should be a little suspicious, right? And especially when he's doing this?

But also... also, on the off-chance that he is being completely sincere, under the sales pitch, and this is something that could help people...

(This is why they have that whiteboard in Chaldea, right? The one she isn't supposed to know about? "Days Since Master Did Something Stupid"?)

She sighs. ]

All right. Hit me, I'll give it a shot.

[ He continues to smile even as he puts a hand under her chin and gently lifts her head so her eyes lock with his. ]

Excuse me, then.

[ He brings his face closer and stops at what is just acceptable the stares right at her, her lips, as he applies the lip balm but occasionally stealing glances at her eyes and smiling.

It might feel like a slow pace because he is going just a bit slower than he would with other customers, just to enjoy the small intimacy. ]

Annnnd...there! Done.

[ And the magic of the lip balm should be working to lift her spirits somewhat....that is if she wasn't about ready to clock him. ]

[ She feels better, but also she wants to punch him in his smiling face?! Just out of reflex??

No, she's better and more in control than that, but she's bright, bright red by the time he pulls away, outright vibrating in place in her attempt to not just explode on the spot. Ah? Ahhhhhhhhh?! ]

Wh--wha--that--youuuuuuuu...!

[ He hasn't quite broken her, but she is very obviously at a loss, unsure of what to do. What is a socially acceptable way to grab a man and suplex him in public? There isn't any, is there?! ]

You didn't have to go that far...!!

Me?

[ He said tilting his head to feigning ignorance and innocence. ]

But this is standard? I've done this for all my potential customers. Seems only right, and I didn't do a half bad job, did I?

[ He's still smiling despite knowing how much she wants to shake him again. ]

But, what do you think? Works quite well, don't it? [ A beat. ] The lip balm, I mean.

[ Not the way he applied said balm. He knows it works. ]

I think you know.

[ She knows he's not stupid! He's not the kind of guy who's thoughtlessly flirtatious and charming, who just does a thing without understanding the potential consequences. He knows what he's doing, and he has to know why she is slowly expiring on the spot, her face red and her hands fidgeting. The desire for violence is rising, and it is possible that Ritsuka has to admit to herself that she just might be... a tsundere.

That's so awful. That is the most embarrassing realization to ever have about yourself. She takes a deep breath, speaking through gritted teeth: ]

It's fine. Very nice. Good job to the developer.

[ If he knew that word, he'd definitely call her that.

He can already feel her need to hit or shake him, and wanting none of that, he sauntered over to the stall - leaning forward and resting his head in his hand while beckoning her over. ]

That's great to hear! So, miss, which of our remarkable products would you be most interested in purchasing?

[ And he leans a bit closer and whispers. ]

By the way, just wanted to mention this is a kissing booth but those are free.

[ And at the same time he leans back and puts up a light shield between her and him. Can't be too safe right? ]

A what.

[ A what.

She stares at him without blinking. The gears are turning slowly, slowly in her head--she has heard what he's saying, and she theoretically understands, but also... also...

It feels a bit like she's moving in slow motion as she lifts a hand, pointing at the stall, then at him. ]

You're. Kiss. What.

[ He kept smiling at her and waited for her to process what he said. Really, she's so cute when she's fumbling all over herself. He should probably be nice and not fluster her further.

When she speaks again, as unintelligible as it was, he responded by blowing a kiss to her and waving with his fingers.

Should be nice, but he won't. ]

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