#seeing him in a pretty dress or a cute skirt is always nice eheh

[1980ssunflower]

i feel like im melting just thinking abt my ryan 🥺💖💖

[gwenpaint-blog]

==> Tell Karkat

@croupiergin​

Paint

Paint>CG: Karkat! Karkat are you awake and available?

Karkat

CG>Paint: I AM, FOR THE MOST PART. WHAT'S UP.

Paint

Paint: I have a date with Deuce tomorrow! OuO

Karkat

CG>Paint: OH SHIT!!CG>Paint: WHAT'S GOING DOWN? TELL ME ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING!

Paint

Paint: Well you remember when I sort of publicly told him I liked him through an ask meme, right?

Karkat

CG>Paint: YES.CG>Paint: IT WAS EXTREMELY ADORABLE.

Paint

Paint: afahdhfja!!!! Paint: Well he wants to take things slow which makes sense. I actually asked him out during the candy mania while we were both in our right minds and he said he'd like to! Now that we're all recovered we're finally going to go. I'm taking him dancing but I'm rather nervous. I've never danced before but it's always looked so fun

Karkat

CG>Paint: OH, THAT DOES SOUND NICE.CG>Paint: WHERE ARE YOU GOING?

Paint

Paint: [Dance hall info] It sounds like a nice place. I was originally thinking picnic but the weather has gone winter so ehehe

Karkat

CG>Paint: OH FUCKING SWEET. I HEAR THAT PLACE IS PRETTY COOL.CG>Paint: ARE YOU .... EXCITED???? (:B

Paint

Paint: I am extremely excited! I've never done anything like this before! My chest feels all fluttery and I'm giggling like a fool ^u^

Karkat

CG>Paint: KAWAII AS FUCK. WHAT ARE YOU GONNA WEAR?

Paint

Paint: I've got this one dress but I think it might be overkill? And he's seen it in a picture already

Karkat

CG>Paint: YOU KNOW WHAT I'M HEARING?CG>Paint: SHOPPING TRIP.

Paint

Paint: On such short notice? O.O

Karkat

CG>Paint: ARE YOU KIDDING? THIS CITY THRIVES ON SHORT NOTICE.CG>Paint: BESIDES, I PREFER TO GO SHORT NOTICE ON OUTFITS ALREADY MADE RATHER THAN DRIVE KAN TO DESPAIR.

Paint

Paint: Alright! That makes sense! Should I meet you at the entrance?

Karkat

CG>Paint: YESSSSS.

Paint

Paint: Okay! I'll be there asap!> You grab your purse and hurry to the entrance!

Karkat

>You show up a minute later, grinning from ear to ear. >"Hey, ready?"

Paint

"Yes! I'm ready to go!" > You beam and give him a quick excited hug "Thank you for doing this with me!"

Karkat

>"Hell, of course I would! THis is like, absolutely a romcom situation and I must make sure it goes well without any of the traditional trip ups." >A pause. >"Also because I want you to have a good time."

Paint

> You laugh a little "I can see the similarities. I'm glad you are protecting me from the comedic trip ups." > Open the door

Karkat

>You grin and start heading right out. Of course, being Kanaya's sibling, you kow where all the hottest fashions are at. And being a kid of a mafia don.... >You end up at a middlingly swanky place. Nice enough to have good date outfits, but not nice enough that it'd be weird for you two to be shopping there.

Paint

> Your frugal side that is paranoid about money is going 'oh noooo' even at this level of niceness, but you think maybe it's a good time to splurge? "I'm tempted to get something purple... but that feels a little too obvious maybe?"

Karkat

>"Hmmmm...Maybe get a purple accessory or detail? Purple might wash you, anyhow, if it's the wrong shade." >You really do know a lot about clothes, and have worn dresses before yourself. So you're not just talking out of your ass. >"Wht kind of dresses do you like?"

Paint

> You pull out your phone and show him the green and black dress "This one sort of called to me for some reason." > You think you only have fake pearl earring jewelry-wise

Karkat

>"Hm...That's pretty good for a date, but I think it might be too form fitting for dancing. Do you want to try one of the green and black ones with wider skirts? And how short?" >You're really getting into this.

Paint

"It doesn't have to be black and green. I like all colors" > You smile. The brighter the better usually. > You are drawn to the sales wrack automatically and you start flipping through the options"Maybe something blue?"

Karkat

>"Blue does look nice on you. Hmm..." >You sift through the dresses where she's looking, before pulling out a nice blue dress. It's a gentle blue, with petal sleeves and a slightly more modest skirt than some of the latest fashions. YOu're not sure Paint's into the short skirt looks. >"How about this?"

Paint

"Never hurts to try! It looks cute too" > You say. Wow you've never had a friend to shop with before and this is... AMAZING!

Karkat

>"Yes, yes it does." >You also pick out a deep purple wrap, with little shiny silver detailing. She might get cold after all!!

Paint

> You grab a number of things to try on because this is actually very fun talking about the merits of each and trying to decide with his help. > you head to the changing room and step out in each for him to see

Karkat

>You consider each one with a careful eye, and not just the ones you picked out. You really want Paint to go stunning!! >"I think you look best in pastels, but some of the ones with dark details don't look too bad either."

Paint

"Maybe one of the one's that's more of a mix? The contrast is pretty fun!"

Karkat

"Probably. Let's look outside the deals, maybe?"

Paint

> Blink... "Outside?.... You mean... off the sales wrack?"

Karkat

"Well, yeah! I mean they have a bunch of stuff here..."

Paint

> You're never gone off the sales wrack before. You stand there for a moment trying to process the concept of getting a thing that isn't art supplies not on sale

Karkat

"I mean, I brought along my wallet too, so it's not like you'll have to do it alone." You give her a quiet smile.

Paint

"It's not the money... I can afford it really... I'm just so used to prioritizing..." > you look embarrassed.

Karkat

"Aw, jeeze, that's fine! Listen, I totally understand. But it's good to splurge now and again, right? And what better time than a first date?" >Poor paint. You've never really been wanting personally, but you can still understand it.

Paint

> you give your cheeks a firm pat to shake yourself from the funk you had started to feel and nod with a bright smile "Certainly no time like the present! To the rest of the store!"

Karkat

>You grin and sure enough, the store has a lot more options. Some of the styles push the forced stylings of the 20s a little, but juuuust barely. >Indeed you find a dress that has little dew drops of dark ebony on creamy ivory, and matching gloves as a set.

Paint

> You find so many things you like. You're sweating. There's so many pretty dressed oh no

Karkat

>You attempt to help >"Okay. Give me the top three."

Paint

> SWEAT "T-top six?"

Karkat

>"Top Six is fine i SUPPOSE"

Paint

> You give him the top six which is hard to do cause you keep waffling

Karkat

>You fondly tease her but to be quite frank you're also eyeing some of those so it's not like you have anything to say. >Then you narrow it down sliiightly to four and gently shove them into her arms. >"Let's see what you like best, right?"

Paint

> you nod and vanish into the dressing room to change. > You step out in each but one makes you beam a little more than the others

Karkat

>You totally notice, but wait for her to finish. >"Hmmm, I dunno.....Can I see that one again?" You totally point to her excitement one.

Paint

"Alright!" > You more than gladly try it on again and twirl a little as you come into his view "I think it's got a lot of life, don't you?"

Karkat

>"It does! It also really suits you." >You nod, looking happy.

Paint

> You flush with a smile "You sure it's not over the top for a first date?..." > You've never done this before and you worry a lot

Karkat

"I don't think there is such a thing, honestly. Does it make you feel happy and confident?"

Paint

> You think about it ernestly and nod "Yeah, it really does..." > You feel really pretty and also like you can do things you usually wouldn't dare

Karkat

"Then it's perfect! Oh!" You clap your hands a bit. "Do you have comfortable shoes to dance in?"

Paint

"I believe so. They're rather neutral in tone so they should go with the dress alright"> Happy giddy butterfly feelings

Karkat

"Perfect!" >You pause "Permission to hug?"

Paint

> You nod a lot "Of course!"

Karkat

>You hug her so tifhtly!!!! You're so happy for her! It does your heart good to see romance blossoming.

Paint

> You hug back happily, squealing in delight in your head. You're not going to worry about the price tag this one time.

Karkat

>You grin at her, but before you suggest heading to the register you pause. "Do you want to get any jewelry to go with it? I know the prices here aren't outrageous and the stuff is nice if not necessarily real"

Paint

"I've got some faux pearl earrings at home" > You try to reassure. Baby steps with the whole treating yourself business.

Karkat

"Oh, cool! You wanna borrow a necklace or anything? I've got a couple thatd go good with the dress. "

Paint

"I can barrow things?" > A new concept. You'd heard of it but have never had anyone offer.

Karkat

"Of course! Were friends and my siblings borrow my shit all the time and they don't even ask." >You shrug. "Plus I know you'll give em back"

Paint

> You smile feeling all the warm fuzzys. "Alright, if you're sure. Thank you Karkat... You're a really good friend..."

Karkat

"Of course! I can't let such a good friend go along unsupported!" >You grin at her and then gesture. "Ready to check out?"

Paint

> You're not going to cry. "Yes, I believe so" > You smile, a little teary eyed

Karkat

>You head to the checkout, chatting her ear off about the date and excitment!

Paint

> You chatter but in equal excitement. For once you're anxiety can't reach you. > As you think of this exciting thing you've never done before, you remember another > You look to Karkat "May I ask something unrelated to the date?"

Karkat

>You raise an eyebrow "Sure? What's up?"

Paint

"I've been thinking about getting a tattoo for sometime. I had a consultation with Mr Doze but haven't been able to go back due to October and needing to have someone with me. Mr Droog went with me before but I don't want to bother him through the whole process"

Karkat

"Oh! Cool!!" >A brief pause "....I'm going to guuuuuess you want me to come?"

Paint

"If you want to!!! It's alright if you don't."

Karkat

"Well, I'm not great with blood buuuut" >You smile "Doze.was nice.to me.at the carnival, and I don't want to leave you to it alone. So if be up for it. "

Paint

"I don't believe there will be too much blood, but it's enough if you're there even if you need to look away" > You understand how blood can be unpleasant and uncomfortable for some

Karkat

"Good point. And hey, maybe ill think of a cool tat for myself!"

Paint

"Yes! Mr Doze is very good at his art from all I've seen"

November 26, 2018

Karkat

"Oh yeah. He did a.henna for me but uh... Well, you know what happened right after. " >You shrug, looking a bit sheepish. Everything is rung up and paid for, and you are relieved. Shopping can be nice but really? Honestly? You wanna chat. "What are.you.thinking of getting?"

Paint

> you gently pat his shoulder when he mentions the festival incident. "I was thinking of a water color style flower. Most likely on my hip."

Karkat

"That'll look really nice, yeah. Plus it won't be hard to keep it safe while it heals!"

Paint

"Mhm! I don't think I'm bold enough for something that would always be visible. And it's sort of a nice thing mostly just for me"

Karkat

"Sounds like a plan. Are you gonna draw it up yourself, or have Doze do it?" >You step outside and look pleased. All in all, this is a good night so far.

Paint

"I'm letting him lead the design though I've shown him my own work. He was actually interested in buying some so I've decided to start taking commissions" > You look up at the snow falling so slowly and gently from the sky "I never used to like winter.... but... it's prettier this year somehow..."

Karkat

"Oh yeah? Betcha it's cause you can hang out with all us cool folk now." >You laugh ,a little. "Hey, I could commission you! "

Paint

"I think you're right." > You smile "I'd be happy to paint something for you as a friend Karkat, no money required!"

Karkat

"Hey, don't try that on me! You're cool and my friend and I want to pay you the money you deserve for being a talent!"

Paint

"But I want to make you a gift!"

Karkat

"Then you can!! But I want something for someone else, too!" >You grin at her

Paint

> You see what he's doing and laugh "Alright, alright. I concede. Shall we head home?"

Karkat

"Yeah. We gotta get there and drink so much cocoa because I am freezing my ass off."

Paint

"That sounds absolutely wonderful!"

Karkat

>You grin, give her a quick side hug, and then head off for home ... fuck yeah.... it'll be warm as hell.