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Rover
UN: xspire

STATUS: Student, Undergrad

ACCOLADES: yeet

BIO: Created right here in Soleil!

© TESSISAMESS

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[When it's all said and done, they take a few moments to slowly cool down. They're careful not to burn Maverick, just like last time. Their skin is noticeably warm, though, and they lean back against him.

They laugh softly.]

Yeah, I know. I'm fucking great.

[They twist, grinning at him brightly.]

And you're not so bad yourself.

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[What a dummy. Maverick rolls his eyes and flicks them on their ass before tugging them flush to him.]

Thanks, but I didn't just mean "in bed". [because obviously that's what Rover meant. anyway, quick kiss!] Where I know I reign supreme.

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You do. [They don't mind playing to his ego. It's kind of...endearing, in a way.] But I didn't just mean "in bed" either.

[deuteranope]

[This relationship is full of ego-stroking tbh.]

Mmm.

[Another, slightly longer kiss, then. He still has no clue why or how this is all working out, but he's happy it is. He's happy Rover is choosing him, out of everyone, and thinks he's worthy of their time. And that they smile, play along with his jokes, and tease in kind.]

If I'm not so bad, then... [He's already asked for so much, but his heart has become absolute mush.] Maybe you wouldn't mind doing some dumbass fucking fake holiday shit with me n' Mama, at the end of the month? [Quickly, though,] It's -- seriously nothing, though, so don't worry if it doesn't sound like your kinda thing.

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[Yeah, basically.]

Fake holiday shit?

[They raise an eyebrow at him, curious. They kindly don't point out that it doesn't seem like nothing, because otherwise why would he even bother inviting them, but they're definitely intrigued.]

What holiday are we talking about? I'm sure I can work something into my schedule.

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[Rover truly takes mercy on Mav, and Mav alone.]

Thanksgiving? It's this American thing... Mama's American. [so, uh, it makes sense.

...Wow, he must sound super duper sexy, starting in on a ramble right after a rumble. Excuse him while he mentally kicks himself, but it really is important! If this is going to keep being a real thing, they should meet his family and celebrate shit with him, right?] We have it at the inn every year, people seem to like it. But, uh... If you weren't able to get tastebuds...installed? It might be boring for you... It's kinda a big food holiday.

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[Only Mav deserves mercy.

They're quiet for a moment, doing a quick search on Thanksgiving. It...definitely does seem to be a food holiday. Hmm.]

I don't mind. I mean, tastebuds or not, I'd want to be there. [With you, they don't say, but it's heavily implied.] I'm sure the company will be worth it.

[deuteranope]

[ughhhh he's dying, help. Rover makes him feel too damn lucky, saying just the right things to put him at ease and to please, and he can't stop himself from grinning like a damn fool.]

...Guess there's really only one way to find that out, huh?

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[Rover doesn't even have any idea what they're doing, honestly. They're just saying what they think.

They're glad they can make him smile, though.]

Yeah. So...When is Thanksgiving, anyways?

[deuteranope]

[and that's why Mav stans one (1) robot.]

Uh. Fourth Thursday of the month, so... 28th, this year. It's pretty late.

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...Why is it on a Thursday?

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...Look, Skynet, the real fucking question is "why are we still celebrating that time these pilgrim fucks invaded native lands and gave them a shitton of diseases before finding more obvious ways of genocide".

[MAMA JUST LIKES THE FOOD]

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...I thought holidays were supposed to be about good things. Not genocide.

[They're so confused.]

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Yeah, and then there's Columbus Day.

[Mav learned how that was bullshit right away, thanks Ramona for not standing for that crap.]

We've taken artistic liberties over the years.

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Columbus Day?

[What's with all these weird holidays!!]

What's the point in doing all of that? I mean, I know this shit happened forever ago, but...

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Capitalism, mostly.

[this is great pillowtalk]

But also the food.

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[Their face scrunches up in confusion.]

There's food on Columbus Day too?

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Oh. Nah, that’s one’s more white colonialism.

[humans are dumb]

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Right...

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No offense but these holidays sound kind of terrible.

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Hey, I didn't invent 'em.

[They would be way cooler if he'd been in charge of making them. Obviously.]

I kinda just focus on the whole making Mama happy and spending time with people I fucking care about. This year it's...more than just her. So...

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Yeah, they'd probably be better if you had.

[Rover beams at him, leaning forward to give him a quick kiss.]

Hey, I'm happy to spend time with you and your mom. Even if I won't be able to taste the food in time.

[deuteranope]

[Rover might be content with a quick one, but Maverick's following those words with several more, lingering a little before he noses along their cheek and sighs happily. Including Ramona without a grimace or bat of an eye is another easy way to his heart, apparently.]

Yeah... [ehhh and just so it won't be a surprise, even if it feels like the invitation loses the impact a bit,] Um, I'm inviting a few other people, too. Friends and sorta-family... And inn guests will be there, just so you know.

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How many people? [They laugh softly at the kisses, feeling warm.] And anyone I know?

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[ah..........]

I, uh... I don't know who you all know.

[Whoops, there sure is an awful lot they don't know about each other!!!]

I dunno who all fucking will actually come, either. I mean, it's a free fucking meal, but it ain't like Thanksgiving is actually a thing for most people... So I guess we'll find out?

[And in a few days, after his conversation with Akechi, he'll debate furiously with himself over whether or not to explain one of the guests is his ex, because it's not like they're anything but awkward friends now, right...]

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It's...not that many people, admittedly.

[Arguably, the only person they really know is Rex, who they're pretty certain would take any excuse for a free meal.

But they don't know about Maverick and Rex yet.]

I guess we will. I'm sure more people will come then you're expecting. People like you, Mav.

[They say it completely sincerely. Sure, Maverick can be abrasive, but...He got them to like him. Rover's pretty sure just about anyone would like Maverick.]