A Traveling Carnival Currently Set Up Somewhere In Virginia, Wednesday Afternoon

[firstofitskind]

The other day, Liam had offhandedly mentioned to Verity that he'd tried funnel cake, and been unimpressed with it. He had not been prepared for the outraged grumbling that had followed that pronouncement. Or the vaguely ominous declaration that this needed to be 'fixed'.

Come Wednesday afternoon, she'd told him that they had a portal booked to the mainland and to bring cash. Actual physical cash, not just a credit card. Curious, he'd pressed her for details, but all she'd say was just "You'll see when we get there."

'There' was apparently a traveling carnival, complete with rides, midway games... and, of course, food stands.

"Is this the one you threatened to ground Hayley from for the summer?" he asked, curious.

[ooc: for the wife!]

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[arboreal_priestess]

"I don't know what you're talking about," Verity informed him. "I'm a very wonderful wife introducing her husband to the joys of a traveling carnival."

[firstofitskind]

“Hmmm,” Liam grumbled. “Why do I hear the music from that goose game the mice like so much when you say that?”

[arboreal_priestess]

"Peace was never an option," Verity said with a wicked grin as she handed their tickets to a bored attendant and entered the ride.

[firstofitskind]

"You do keep things interesting," Liam had to admit as they found themselves a car and settled in.

[arboreal_priestess]

"Besides, this isn't even the worst ride," Verity declared, pulling the safety bar down flat in their laps. "Just wait till we go on the Gravitron!"

[firstofitskind]

"If it's the worst, why would we go on it?" Liam asked, like someone who foolishly thought logic applied here.

[arboreal_priestess]

Verity scoffed. "I don't even understand that question," she said. Every ride, Liam. You would go on every ride! "I meant worst for your stomach!"

[firstofitskind]

“But it’s supposed to be fun?” he checked, still sounding a bit dubious as the Tilt-A-Whirl started moving.

This particular ride wasn’t too bad so far, he thought to himself. You know, while it was still in the picking up speed stage.

[arboreal_priestess]

Poor, poor, inexperienced Liam. "Yup!" Verity called as the ride picked up speed. "If you're not afraid you're about to die, how do you know you're having fun? Wheeee!"

She let go of the safety bar, throwing her hands up into the air as the ride flung them hither and yon.

[firstofitskind]

“That’s a very odd- ooof,” he groaned, as the cat’s movement sent him sliding into Verity’s side, “definition of fun.”

Also not actually news to him, he just felt like pointing it out.

[arboreal_priestess]

And Verity? Giggled. "Stay on your own side!" she teased, pushing him as the ride shot the other direction.

[firstofitskind]

"That's not what you said to me this morning," Liam shot back with a leer.

[arboreal_priestess]

"You're wearing more clothing this time!" Verity leered right back.

[firstofitskind]

"Oh, so I'm only allowed in your personal space now if I'm naked?" he demanded.

It was a good thing the music on this ride was pretty loud; the rest of the people on the ride probably didn't need to hear this conversation.

[arboreal_priestess]

"Awkward way for you to find out about it..."

[firstofitskind]

“This? Nah,” Liam said dismissively. “Now, when we start making out on the Ferris Wheel under these new rules of yours... that’s when it might get awkward.”

[arboreal_priestess]

"You're creative," Verity said. "I have every faith you'll figure something out."

[firstofitskind]

“I didn’t say it would be awkward for us.”

[arboreal_priestess]

"Who else am I supposed to be worried about here?" Verity teased.

The ride whipped the other way, flinging Verity at him. "Well," she said, squished against his side. "Fancy meeting you here."

[firstofitskind]

“Depends on whether you mind everyone else getting a free show,” Liam said, one arm sliding around her waist to keep her from sliding back the next time the car tipped.

[arboreal_priestess]

"What goes on in the Ferris Wheel stays in the Ferris Wheel," Verity said, dimpling up at him. "Carnie rule."

[firstofitskind]

It was, of course, unlikely that he'd take off his shirt in public, but joking about it was another matter entirely.

"How do I know that's an actual rule and not one you made up just now?" he demanded.

[arboreal_priestess]

"I mean, as the only one of us with any carnie experience at all, you just have to trust me," Verity said, batting her lashes.

[firstofitskind]

"And doing so has worked out for me pretty well so far. I guess."

Which was normally when he'd lean in to kiss her, but... not happening when they were being whipped back and forth by the ride.

[arboreal_priestess]

Awww. Well, lucky for Liam, the ride was still fun, so Verity was only missing out a little.

"I mean, when have I ever led you wrong?" she said, leaning her head against his chest, even as they were getting flung around.