TEST DRIVE TEST DRIVE TEST DRI-
I have so many thoughts about this entire sequence, from the way Hiccup and Toothless get along to the MUSIC- (the music analysis is going to my tags)
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But im gonna talk about Toothless pov again
I always think of this is like, the forbidden friendship scene for Toothless the way the actual forbidden friendship was for Hiccup
If Hiccup's scene was Toothless connecting to Hiccup through human things (sharing food, smiling, art and all that)
Then this scene is Toothless' because Hiccup connects with Toothless through flying, something I've always headcanoned to be what dragons (the ones that fly anyway) need not just to survive, but to live and bond with others.
if Hiccup's FF is the beginning of the potential then Toothless' FF is the "end", the moment where the potential is found and fulfilled, the thing that really solidifies their friendship because both has now experienced and accepted the other's unique sides
Just, yeah Toothless sees Hiccup just getting it, understanding why flying is so wonderful, hearing him cheer and whoop in joy like a fledgling's first time in the air, and seeing him at the end instinctively understand what to do-
Like that sudden spin near the end of the sea pillars- and both of them looked surprised they even managed to do that together instinctively- when just a few minutes ago Hiccup couldnt even dodge the two very obvious sea pillars in the beginning
He looks up at this human, this strange clever, brilliant little human who has somehow made this even possible, who has broken every preconception he has, who is now flying with him with a dragon's instinct but baring his teeth in that human way of expressing joy, screaming something he could not parse perfectly in his dragon tongue but understood the meaning all the same.
"We did it."
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Gaming with Mami! (AKA Teaching Mami how to use and play with a computer)
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“I really don’t know how to work a computer, Kyoko.”
“You’re doing greaat, Mami! You just need some time– no wait, Mami, press the space button, you’re drowning!”
“The space– the one in the middle, right? Or was it the big square?”
“Yeah, the one in the middle! No, you have to long press it– Mami, your oxygen–!”
Mami and Kyoko stared at the screen right as it went red and said, in large bold letters, “Game Over”. Mami collapsed back onto her seat, blinking rapidly. She looked at Kyoko, who blinked back at her in confusion. Mami sighed. “I’m really bad at this Kyoko, I’m sorry.”
Kyoko popped a Rocky stick into her mouth, eyeing Mami carefully. “Hey, don’t worry about it! You just need some time!” she grinned and shook her Rocky box towards Mami. “Want one?”
Mami smiled softly, then took a stick. She bit into it right as Kyoko finished eating her stick. Her friend popped two sticks into her mouth this time. “Come on, let’s go again.”
Mami faced her screen and clicked the “Respawn” button, causing her character to revive. “I’m still surprised you don’t know how to use a computer, Mami!” Kyoko laughed from her seat, which was just right beside her friend. “I know, it’s just that I don’t use computers much.” Mami laughed in turn, watching as Kyoko eagerly placed her headphones on. The blonde tilted her head slightly. “I hope you don’t mind me asking this, but why aren’t we playing a shooting game…?”
It wasn’t that Mami liked shooting games, far from it even, it was just that Kyoko played them a lot. She seemed to enjoy it too, so it did make Mami curious as to why they weren’t playing it. She expected a shooting game first, but it was an exploration game instead…
Not that she didn’t like it. Exploration games were fun, as far as she’s seen and played. Still, the mechanics were a bit confusing…
“Ehhh…well, I know just how good you are when it comes to guns so…” Kyoko shuffled in her seat, not meeting Mami’s eyes. “Well I just figured you’d be too easy to beat if you don’t know how to use a computer. And I want a challenge, not a punching bag!”
Mami blinked. “But you didn’t seem to have any problem doing that to Sayaka.”
“Pffft, Sayaka? Please, I can kick her ass any time I want. She’ll be able to handle me, anyway! I kinda wanna see her rage quit–“
“Kyoko, language.”
“Apologies, mother.”
Mami sighed. When it came to gaming, Kyoko and Sayaka were a little…competitive. Then again, they were somewhat competitive with everything else that involved…well, anything that could become a competition.
“Come on, let’s keep playing!” Kyoko said, directing all of her focus to her game. Mami decided to do the same.
Kyoko glanced at Mami, then at her screen. “If you want to mine stuff, left-click on the mouse.” Mami blinked, looked at Kyoko, and then did as she instructed. Small cracks appeared on the block, and Mami surmised she had to hold the mouse until the block completely broke.
It worked. The block fell off and her character collected it, adding it to her inventory. Kyoko grinned. “See, you’re doing it! You’re a fast learner!” Mami blushed slightly, a small smile playing on her lips. “I– Well, thank you, Kyoko. It’s because of you I know how to do this…” the former admitted. Kyoko’s grin only widened. “No problem! Hey, when you get a hang of this we could play with Sayaka! And maybe…” she gave Mami a smug smile. “I can challenge you to a shooting game!” Mami smiled in return. “Very well, that sounds nice to me!”
It was a very nice thought indeed. Being able to play with her friends and spend time with them was really everything Mami wanted. Plus, playing games was fun too! She just…needed a grip on the mechanics of a game (using keyboards was a bit tricky too).
She spent the rest of the day learning how to play through the computer and spending time with Kyoko. It was…perfect.
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This is purely self-indulgent stuff AHAHAHAHAHA I had an idea, wanted to write it, and went crazy with it so here’s what happened. I was not expecting to finish it today LOL
Anyway! I really love my (platonic) KyoMami interactions and that is what excited me enough to write all this! I also based this on the headcanon that Mami doesn’t know, or is not familiar with, using a computer. I thought that’d be funny to explore!
As for where this takes place, it’s either in an AU where there are no Magical Girls or in Homura’s barrier. Really, I didn’t think of the timeline or stuff LOL
Anyway, I hope you enjoy this little fic!!
Edit: Just remembered that I should say, this is probably plotless and whatnot but I just wrote it for fun and for the cuteness and fluff!
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[ID: 2 Digital illustrations of a female DMCV Vergil in a dark space, lit from below. The first is a closeup of her face as she wipes blood off it with the back of her hand. Her eyes are slitted and electric blue. The second image is the fullbody. Blood's splattered on her clothes and hair, and soaks her forearms, hands and face. She glares up while swiping her bloody, gloved hand across her mouth, other hand gripping her sword, Yamato, by her side. Blood drips down the sheathe. Vergil's lit from below, casting eerie shadows on her face.
Design: She wears trousers and a vest. The highcollar vest's altered so the midsection curves across the chest like a corset. Her matted hair's waistlength, unbound, and falls across her face and arm. Her arms are toned, and her fingers taper to clawlike points.
The image is grainy, and encased in a square pink border; only Yamato's hilt pops out over the border. End ID.]
Read more for second version without blood.
[ID: The same image of fem Vergil as above, but sans blood and with a subtler grain effect. End ID.]
I was listening to Familyjules/Lollia's Bury the Light cover for some of this. I like their different approach to the more growly parts of the song. The vibes of that cover influenced this piece a decent bit.
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