[ Troy says a small "ahh" when Aerith reveals she's quite new as well, from the same batch as he is. Her laughter is adorable, peppering her words with a friendly and agreeable air to it that makes him think she's quite easy to befriend so far.
Since she wishes to be asked another question, Troy puts the thought of her thinking he's harder to sway. It helps, as he is actually trying to actively resist the effects of his suit. ]
Hmm, alright. What's your sexual fantasy?
[ It's a question he'd been asked earlier, thinking this would either be a tricky question or an easy one. The answer can tell him more about what kind of person Aerith is. ]
[ Aerith hums in thought at the question. It's a good one, with less wiggle room than that before, more honesty required of her. But with the conversation they've had so far, as limited as it's been, she feels oddly ready to share.
Is that the effect of having this wall between the two of them? Or is it something else?
She's not sure, but that doesn't really matter, she thinks. ]
You might not believe this, but until I got here, it wasn't actually... something I thought about that often, you know? Sex overall is still kinda new to me, so I... well, compared to other people's answers, this is probably gonna be pretty tame, so don't laugh, okay? [ She chuckles; despite asking him not to laugh, she's not really embarrassed or bothered, and it showed in her tone of voice. ] I guess~ when I really think about it, usually I imagine having sex in a field of flowers. Or maybe in the rain. Something like that. A little romantic, you know?
[ Troy didn't expect an honest answer out of her, so he is locked in when she speaks. He doesn't think much about why she is willing to speak so openly about this, just thinking of her as a free-spirit and full of confidence, making him like talking to her. Troy feels like he can talk to her about anything and enjoy that conversation, so he smiles and honors her request to not hear him laugh. Not that he would. ]
That isn't so bad. It's those kinds of scenarios that can be both, in your words "tame", and at the same time some of the most daring things you can do. I think it depends on the risks involved, how likely are you gonna get caught and what not...
[ He hums, considering it for the future, and thinking that Aerith may be inexperience now but she might be the type to hide a freaky side. ]
I've done both, so I can confirm that you are a lady with good taste.
[ Her brows raise slightly when he admits that he's done bothβand she laughs again when he tells her that she has good taste. And if someone asked her now, she'd have to admit that she understands the appeal of this whole thing, as she finds herself growing more and more curious about the man on the other side of the wall in front of her.
She reaches across to the little table to take her drink, sipping from it as she considers what she wants to ask. Hopefully he doesn't find it too forward, butβ ]
[ Troy too feels the same way, feeling his interest of the woman on the other side grow more and more, enough that his eyes briefly flick towards the button that would supposedly lower the barrier. His mind is drawn back to her voice when she asks him forwardly, to which he keeps up his honesty and answers in kind ]
The field of flowers.
[ He feels air push out of his nose a little, remembering the time he spent with his partner in that field of flowers. ]
Have you heard of nemophila? They're these flowers with a soft blue color. I'm not really a flowers kind of guy, but even I can admit they're really pretty. There was an entire field of 'em, back home. Planted on some hills, whole hectares of 'em. Great place for picnics. And sex, apparently.
[ "Baby blue eyes", they're often called, for the soft blue coloration to their petals. It's a quiet agreement when he asks, but other than that Aerith is quiet, letting him explain. He's rightβthey're beautiful flowers, and she can only imagine how a whole field of them might look, spread out and inviting like a soft carpet.
Or a picnic blanket.
When he chuckles, she laughs softly too. ]
Honestly, I'm starting to learn that most places can be good for sex, if you put your mind to it. But that just sounds beautiful. It must have been romantic, right?
Ah, does that count as my question? Or should I ask you something else?
[ This time, she doesn't reach into the pile of questions. She'd be surprised, though, just a little, to learn that the question on her mind is actually one of those already in there. But this time it's come to her on its own, a follow-up from before. ]
In that case, what's the best sexual experience you've had before?
[ That actually gave him pause. Because he's had an adventurous life, so he's had a lot of experiences that a regular person would consider a once-in-a-lifetime one. He wants to say that time in the field of flowers was one, mostly because it's with someone he holds dear. But not only does he not want to give what would seem a lazy answer, Troy didn't want to fall into a rabbit hole of dwelling into his past romance with Faye.
He laughs, a bit embarrassed ]
Well I guess the time I slept with 48 women in one go.
[ He sighs through his grin, not sure how Aerith would take that. ]
For the record they're all in on it. There was no promise of a commitment afterwards, so no feelings were hurt.
For a moment, all Troy will hear from the other side of the wall is a little spluttering as the florist tries to get herself under control againβperhaps, though, not for the reason he seems to immediately think, if his follow-up explanation is anything to go by.
Thankfully, it does't take her too long to recover from her shock, then, allowing her to explain her reaction properly: ]
I can see why you chose something like that; I'm sure it was amazing, but I just... I have to wonder about the... about the "how" of it...? [ She laughs. ] 49 people is a lot of people! How did you even... I mean, maybe I'm just showing how new this whole world really is to me, but like, sometimes sex can be overwhelming just with two people, right?
[ Troy winces a little with his smile, letting Aerith have her moment to recover. He throws a soft "You good?" to ask but she seems to be okay. He chuckles off that reaction and lets her speak her mind: ]
Nah, even other people who's a bit more experience reacted similar to how you did just now. It's definitely not something the average man can do, no bragging.
[ Superhuman conditioning and a whole lot of frustration at that time. Though he can pretty much have a go of something like that again, even without the suit. But his heart isn't in the right place like it was last time for such meaningless debauchery today, despite his body's capability. ]
[ Well... that catches her interest. Aerith raises her brows once she's recovered, leaning forward a little. ]
Oh? [ she asks. ] May I ask what about you makes you so different from the average man, then?
[ Maybe it's just the sorts of questions they've been asking, or maybe there's something in her drink, but... honestly? The whole idea has her a little hot under the collar. ]
[ There was a moment's pause, filled in by a slight hum from him before he answers so casually ]
Mm, I'm kinda strong.
[ Which is the understatement of the age. But that is to say he's superhuman, which wont be a surprise considering how many people here have powers. However, Troy is confident he's kind of up there, an earned confidence based on the experiences he had to live through. ]
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Since she wishes to be asked another question, Troy puts the thought of her thinking he's harder to sway. It helps, as he is actually trying to actively resist the effects of his suit. ]
Hmm, alright. What's your sexual fantasy?
[ It's a question he'd been asked earlier, thinking this would either be a tricky question or an easy one. The answer can tell him more about what kind of person Aerith is. ]
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Is that the effect of having this wall between the two of them? Or is it something else?
She's not sure, but that doesn't really matter, she thinks. ]
You might not believe this, but until I got here, it wasn't actually... something I thought about that often, you know? Sex overall is still kinda new to me, so I... well, compared to other people's answers, this is probably gonna be pretty tame, so don't laugh, okay? [ She chuckles; despite asking him not to laugh, she's not really embarrassed or bothered, and it showed in her tone of voice. ] I guess~ when I really think about it, usually I imagine having sex in a field of flowers. Or maybe in the rain. Something like that. A little romantic, you know?
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That isn't so bad. It's those kinds of scenarios that can be both, in your words "tame", and at the same time some of the most daring things you can do. I think it depends on the risks involved, how likely are you gonna get caught and what not...
[ He hums, considering it for the future, and thinking that Aerith may be inexperience now but she might be the type to hide a freaky side. ]
I've done both, so I can confirm that you are a lady with good taste.
[ And this is the only time he chuckles. ]
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She reaches across to the little table to take her drink, sipping from it as she considers what she wants to ask. Hopefully he doesn't find it too forward, butβ ]
Can I ask which you enjoyed more?
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The field of flowers.
[ He feels air push out of his nose a little, remembering the time he spent with his partner in that field of flowers. ]
Have you heard of nemophila? They're these flowers with a soft blue color. I'm not really a flowers kind of guy, but even I can admit they're really pretty. There was an entire field of 'em, back home. Planted on some hills, whole hectares of 'em. Great place for picnics. And sex, apparently.
[ He adds, chuckling to himself ]
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[ "Baby blue eyes", they're often called, for the soft blue coloration to their petals. It's a quiet agreement when he asks, but other than that Aerith is quiet, letting him explain. He's rightβthey're beautiful flowers, and she can only imagine how a whole field of them might look, spread out and inviting like a soft carpet.
Or a picnic blanket.
When he chuckles, she laughs softly too. ]
Honestly, I'm starting to learn that most places can be good for sex, if you put your mind to it. But that just sounds beautiful. It must have been romantic, right?
Ah, does that count as my question? Or should I ask you something else?
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[ He doesn't really mind. He's enjoying the conversation, and it doesn't matter to him whose turn is it. But a game needs to be played. ]
So, surprise me. Ask me anything.
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[ This time, she doesn't reach into the pile of questions. She'd be surprised, though, just a little, to learn that the question on her mind is actually one of those already in there. But this time it's come to her on its own, a follow-up from before. ]
In that case, what's the best sexual experience you've had before?
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He laughs, a bit embarrassed ]
Well I guess the time I slept with 48 women in one go.
[ He sighs through his grin, not sure how Aerith would take that. ]
For the record they're all in on it. There was no promise of a commitment afterwards, so no feelings were hurt.
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For a moment, all Troy will hear from the other side of the wall is a little spluttering as the florist tries to get herself under control againβperhaps, though, not for the reason he seems to immediately think, if his follow-up explanation is anything to go by.
Thankfully, it does't take her too long to recover from her shock, then, allowing her to explain her reaction properly: ]
I can see why you chose something like that; I'm sure it was amazing, but I just... I have to wonder about the... about the "how" of it...? [ She laughs. ] 49 people is a lot of people! How did you even... I mean, maybe I'm just showing how new this whole world really is to me, but like, sometimes sex can be overwhelming just with two people, right?
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Nah, even other people who's a bit more experience reacted similar to how you did just now. It's definitely not something the average man can do, no bragging.
[ Superhuman conditioning and a whole lot of frustration at that time. Though he can pretty much have a go of something like that again, even without the suit. But his heart isn't in the right place like it was last time for such meaningless debauchery today, despite his body's capability. ]
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Oh? [ she asks. ] May I ask what about you makes you so different from the average man, then?
[ Maybe it's just the sorts of questions they've been asking, or maybe there's something in her drink, but... honestly? The whole idea has her a little hot under the collar. ]
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Mm, I'm kinda strong.
[ Which is the understatement of the age. But that is to say he's superhuman, which wont be a surprise considering how many people here have powers. However, Troy is confident he's kind of up there, an earned confidence based on the experiences he had to live through. ]