[The further they got away from the base, the stranger everything felt in a way Peter couldn't completely define. This wasn't his or Leo's first solo mission off base, not by a long shot.
Rarely were they ever paired together, since at least one of them needed to be at the base keeping things running. The fact they were set together for this was just another odd angle to everything. A new colony seemingly popping into existence was the largest oddity of all. A whole new colony of just Yokai had made contact with them and wanted to arrange trade. Maybe even take on some of the yokai the Hamato colony had to ensure no space got too crowded. There were a lot of talks to be had about the topic.
First, they all needed to meet and see the base before there could be any big agreement. Representatives from the yokai only colony would come back with them to look over the Hamato colony in turn.
Mikey and Donnie had insisted the two of them would be the best fit for this. They were the face of the colony more often than naught, so they needed to meet anyone important.
Peter found himself smiling a little at Leo, reaching out to just catch his hand to hold onto. His bag bounced against his back with each step, a reassuring weight in the quiet around them.] Feels like we're running away from home the further out we get.
[It's easy to walk like this. Leo has the list of things they have to do and how he should act in his head while they walk. It's going to take a lot of convincing, probably, for a youkai only colony to feel safe allying with a mixed colony. But if it'll help both sides, then there's no reason not to try.
Still. It's almost nostalgic walking alone with Peter like this, traveling. He reaches for Peter's hand with his flesh one, giving it a gentle squeeze.]
Right? Just us, our bags, and supplies... Could go anywhere iiiiiif it wasn't the end of the world.
[Peter readily returned the squeeze, still smiling at his husband, openly relaxed just for the moment. Both of them will have to become a lot quieter and more practical with their path soon enough, but for now, its... nice.]
We can pretend for a bit at least. We are technically finding out just how everything changed out here since we last left the base.
That's true enough. We haven't gotten to let any scouts go out too far.
[Too cautious to get any of them killed on purpose, too nervous to lose anyone else. Leo's gotten to know most everyone they work with and utilize enough to be familiar, and he doesn't relish the thought of anyone he sends out not coming back.]
Got a long walk ahead of us though. Shame we can't have any tunes. [No tech for it and singing would draw attention.]
We'll make notes at some point, just to be sure we have things routed out if things work out. [Peter is positive about the colonies wanting to help each other, even with the distance between them.]
We'll probably go hoarse anyway from talking, so, it'll even out. [Akin to the few times they both sang on base together and went equally hoarse from being a bit too enthusiastic.]
Probably. But we've got enough clean water for the trip so we'll be fine.
[Ideally he'd like to confirm if the other colony has their own way to routinely get clean water. At the start of planning, they were going to only take enough water for the trip there and refill, but they had no way to confirm at the time they would have any to come back with.
He smiles, nudging Peter's shoulder with his own.]
Its nice, just to be us for once. [There was so much up in the air still about the other colony. Peter was hoping with the visit they would get the lay of the land and be able to make negotiations a lot easier.
He laughs a little at the nudge, moving to try and draw Leo in for a quick kiss. Not the first time they've kissed and walked by a long shot.]
We can dally, just a little. [Peter is more than happy to indulge his husband given they're alone. Its the first real outing either has really done since Leo gained his prosthetic.
He regains his own footing easily, maybe showing off with a bit of a spin to make his husband laugh. They both need to be so serious on base at all times, its nice not to be.]
If you can spy something that isn't destroyed, I'll be amazed.
Overpowering and unavoidable, huh? [He questions back with a smile, amusement easy to read in his expression. He raises Leo's hand in his own up to press a light kiss against his knuckles. A passing flirt they can get away with now that they're alone.]
[Peter's lips quirk upwards a little a silly joke hitting him first as he moves to let go of Leo's hand to gingerly pull him in for a peck on the cheek.] My love for you?
[That startles out a laugh from Peter. He's turning just a little redder in turn.] Oh my god-
[The turtle is going to get himself another kiss for good measure.] My next guess was your smile, but, I guess that's not any less cute than the actual answer.
Your smile will win? Obviously. [He is suitably distracted by a kiss, even if their walking is absolutely thrown off by the kissing. Peter doesn't care just yet.]
Alright, alright- [He's happy enough to relent, just smiling up at his husband. It is one of those moments he misses being a little taller. He liked leaning down to press a quick peck against his husband's forehead.
The impulse strikes him just a little as they walk. He reaches out to gently wrap his arms around Leo's waist and lift him up spinning him around with a practiced ease.] Let me see it real quick, just for comparison!
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Rarely were they ever paired together, since at least one of them needed to be at the base keeping things running. The fact they were set together for this was just another odd angle to everything. A new colony seemingly popping into existence was the largest oddity of all. A whole new colony of just Yokai had made contact with them and wanted to arrange trade. Maybe even take on some of the yokai the Hamato colony had to ensure no space got too crowded. There were a lot of talks to be had about the topic.
First, they all needed to meet and see the base before there could be any big agreement. Representatives from the yokai only colony would come back with them to look over the Hamato colony in turn.
Mikey and Donnie had insisted the two of them would be the best fit for this. They were the face of the colony more often than naught, so they needed to meet anyone important.
Peter found himself smiling a little at Leo, reaching out to just catch his hand to hold onto. His bag bounced against his back with each step, a reassuring weight in the quiet around them.] Feels like we're running away from home the further out we get.
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Still. It's almost nostalgic walking alone with Peter like this, traveling. He reaches for Peter's hand with his flesh one, giving it a gentle squeeze.]
Right? Just us, our bags, and supplies... Could go anywhere iiiiiif it wasn't the end of the world.
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We can pretend for a bit at least. We are technically finding out just how everything changed out here since we last left the base.
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[Too cautious to get any of them killed on purpose, too nervous to lose anyone else. Leo's gotten to know most everyone they work with and utilize enough to be familiar, and he doesn't relish the thought of anyone he sends out not coming back.]
Got a long walk ahead of us though. Shame we can't have any tunes. [No tech for it and singing would draw attention.]
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We'll probably go hoarse anyway from talking, so, it'll even out. [Akin to the few times they both sang on base together and went equally hoarse from being a bit too enthusiastic.]
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[Ideally he'd like to confirm if the other colony has their own way to routinely get clean water. At the start of planning, they were going to only take enough water for the trip there and refill, but they had no way to confirm at the time they would have any to come back with.
He smiles, nudging Peter's shoulder with his own.]
Still. Just us the whole way.
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He laughs a little at the nudge, moving to try and draw Leo in for a quick kiss. Not the first time they've kissed and walked by a long shot.]
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Yeah. Maybe we shouldn't be in too much of a hurry to get there.
[He knows they should. The faster they get there, the less chances of having to fight isolated.] Let's seeeeeee.... We could play I Spy?
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He regains his own footing easily, maybe showing off with a bit of a spin to make his husband laugh. They both need to be so serious on base at all times, its nice not to be.]
If you can spy something that isn't destroyed, I'll be amazed.
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Oh, I have the perfect thing. I spy with my lil' perfect cute eye, something overpowering and unavoidable.
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The sun? [That felt like a good start.]
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[He'll come up with a better guess in a second.]
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Warmer. Definitely getting closer.
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[He's happy to speak for his own feelings, but still doesn't want to put words in his husband's mouth.]
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Still warm, though. D'you give up?
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[The turtle is going to get himself another kiss for good measure.] My next guess was your smile, but, I guess that's not any less cute than the actual answer.
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[He leans back in for that kiss, even if it's a little less straightforward to walk that way.]
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a little soft before eventual argument
The impulse strikes him just a little as they walk. He reaches out to gently wrap his arms around Leo's waist and lift him up spinning him around with a practiced ease.] Let me see it real quick, just for comparison!