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gardienne

Another?

[Her brow creases with confusion but her smile doesn't fade. She's delighted, enchanted even. At his words, she shakes her head.]

I didn't do nothing much. You didn't need to pay me back for such a thing. Just your friendship is enough. I'm just so glad to have a friend.

[She sets the gin down carefully, not knowing what to expect.]

Is it glasses to share the drink? I've seen 'em in posh houses back home. Crystal goblets. That's what I want one day. Not that I think you've got me such a thing. That's too much. Just plain glass and then even still... no. Do not worry. I mean. I mean, thank you.

From:

bakudan_bambino

Well, friendship helped me make it through the night. It's no small thing. You helped me to shelter, ripped your dress, and I got your sheets all bloody. You did more for me than most would do, Eponine. I told you I would repay you.

[And now that her hands are empty, he's handing her the dress. It is wrapped in fine papers, folded, but the fabric is like liquid, sequins catching the light, the color a fine shimmer of pastels. He wants her to feel fine, elegant, magical... every bit of the mermaid in it without having to be in the movie.]

Glasses are too much?

[Gokudera chuckles softly, his smile gentle.]

You're welcome.

From:

gardienne

[Eponine can't quite believe what she's being presented with. It's a dress, but it's more than a dress. It's magic. As the paper falls away, the sequinned material slips through her hands and she catches it lower. She traces some of the sequins and she looks in sheer shock at Gokudera.

Suddenly her legs feel very wobbly and she can feel a prickle of tears at the backs of her eyes. She leans on the counter, quite overcome.]

For - for me? But - but it's beautiful. It's too much. It's -oh -

[The threatened tears begin to fall.]

From:

bakudan_bambino

[Gokudera's pinching his lips between his teeth as she catches the dress and traces over the sequins. The shocked expression has him sighing in relief. She likes it!

But then she's crying! That's - that's a good thing, right?!]

You like it?

[Gotta check! Gokudera takes the box and the papers away so she can hold it up fully, then pulls out a handkerchief from his suit pocket to offer her.]

From:

gardienne

I’ve never seen nothing more beautiful.

[Eponine sobs.] you can’t give me that. You can’t.

[Her hand shakes as she traces over the sequins again.]

Is it really for me? Really and truly for me?

From:

bakudan_bambino

You must not look in mirrors very often.

[He chuckles and then shrugs]

I can. I will. I am giving it to you. I bought it for you, Eponine.

[It's not like anyone else butt-shuffled up the stairs with him and kept him safe and warm. She may not think she did anything to deserve such a gift, but Gokudera thinks his friends and loved ones may agree that saving his life is worth at least this much.]

It's yours. I just hope I will get to see you in it some time.

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gardienne

[That brings on a new round of tears. Shakily, Eponine moves around the counter and flings her arms around Gokudera. She’d still not used to being acknowledged, let alone thanked, and now within days of one another, Glinda’s taken her shopping and Malcolm’s bought her flowers and now Gokudera. It’s overwhelming.]

I’ll save it. I’ll wear it to a special party here. Do you think Lady Qi’ra will let me? Surely she’ll approve? I shall feel like a princess in such a gown. Oh, I shall feel beautiful. Thank you, Gokudera. Thank you.

From:

bakudan_bambino

[Gokudera hugs her warm and firm, glad she seems so happy. He hadn't meant to move her to tears with the gift, but he had meant to thank her properly. Eponine has more than earned it.]

I mean... you should wear it whenever you'd like, though. Lady Qi'ra would stop you from wearing a dress?

[He doesn't like the thought of someone keeping her from that.]

You are beautiful, Eponine.

[Gokudera squeezes her in his hug, and then nods.]

Thank you for saving my life and being a good friend to me.

From:

gardienne

My Lady Qi’ra is quite strict, you know? She has had me twist my hair so and she -

[Eponine flushes again but she can’t hide her grin.]

I must call to her each morning and take off my panties and keep them in my pocket. I think she’d like that dress though. She likes me to look the lady, I think.

From:

bakudan_bambino

[He shakes his head]

I've never met her. Your hair is nice like that, though... lets me see your face better.

[Gokudera thinks she has a pretty face. At the mention of having to pocket her panties, he seems bewildered, and his cheeks go pink.]

Uhh... okay

Well... you can take a picture of it or show her, and if she asks what it's for or anything like that, you can have her contact me, or you can tell her you saved my life, so I got it for you. Honesty is probably the best... I think.

[Although he still doesn't like the idea of her getting into any kind of trouble, and especially not because of him.]

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gardienne

Yeah?

[Her smile grows.] You like to see my face? [She starts to laugh.] And now you are pink. Shouldn't that be me? After all, it is I who is stood here without panties whilst you are fully dressed. Honestly, Gokudera, Lady Qi'ra is strict but she is not scary. She's really beautiful, you know? I want to be like her.

From:

bakudan_bambino

I wouldn't be pink if I weren't thinking about you without panties on, Eponine.

[He is becoming more bashful. Maybe he is a bit... intimidated by powerful women, but won't say as much.]

I didn't say she's scary!

I just... don't know her and I think you're very beautiful already.

From:

gardienne

Can you imagine it?

[She's laughing again. She looks around: the store's empty. It's almost closing time and Eponine has the most mischievous of ideas.]

Here, let me lock the door, and then you can help me try on your most beautiful gift. Perhaps, if you are lucky, you might even see me without panties. What do you think?

From:

bakudan_bambino

Y-yes!

[He's very flustered.]

Uh-! Yeah, okay! I'll help you with that, easily!

[OH! FUCK YEAH]

From:

gardienne

[Eponine goes across to the door and makes sure it's locked. She begins the process of shutting the shutters.]

Will you help or will you stand there? Here -

[She cracks open the gin he's given her and offers it to Gokudera.]

Get your head together or you'll be useless completely.

From:

bakudan_bambino

I want to help-! What do you need me to do?

[He's never even been inside this business before and he's watching her with a mixture of excitement and disbelief.]

I am interested in you without needing to drink anything, Eponine... But if you want me to drink with you-

[A shrug and he takes a small sip. It's strong, and he doesn't hate it, but gin is not really his preferred alcohol. Still, it's very obviously floral and clean and... he hopes she'll like it.]

Do you want me to like... undress you? [Gokudera offers her the bottle back and as usual, he is a bit hesitant. He is not afraid of Eponine, but he is a very careful and considerate young man and she's pretty and he likes her and so is extra careful, not wanting her to dislike him.]

From:

gardienne

I meant, the shock of the alcohol, you know? It will make your legs work and gain your senses. Not to get you so drunk to engage with me. I should think you are interested in me without alcohol.

[She laughs and holds her hands out for the gin.]

Here, you can undo the zip of my dress and help me out of it. Don't be afraid, Gokudera. I want to do so with you, so do not be afraid.

From:

bakudan_bambino

The shock of it? Hmmm... if you say so.

[It's surprising, sure, and he gives her a smile and a little chuckle. Eponine is best appreciated when he's able to function so even if she were to want them both drunk, he'd do his utmost to make her happy... even and especially at the cost of his own pleasure. He's not so selfish.

Gokudera gives her the gin and then moves behind her to the zip of the dress.]

I'm not afraid. I'm being considerate of you. You are something very fine and beautiful and should be treated with care, hm?

[And he is well assured by her, so that definitely helps. Also, he can be more talk than action, so she's not entirely wrong. Gokudera isn't going to be upset with her.

When the zip is undone he moves to press a kiss to the nape of her neck, enjoying how her hair is pulled up to expose that soft skin.]

From:

gardienne

[Eponine lets out a huff of disbelief when she's called fine and beautiful. She's neither and she knows it - but she says nothing. She doesn't want to break this moment.

His lips against her neck is a new sensation and Eponine giggles. It's nice, the pretty kind of nice that she doesn't truly know what to do with, but she likes it. She lets the straps of her dress begin to fall down her arms until the material pools at her feet and she's left in an ivory corset and bra set. She's not wearing panties: her ass bears scars from past beatings but they're far from Eponine's mind now.]

Do - do you like my corset? Miss Glinda picked it out. I'd always wanted a corset but... oh, do you like it?

From:

bakudan_bambino

[That's something he will agree to disagree on with her, but if she says nothing, he's none the wiser. Gokudera isn't just saying that to earn her affection or anything. It's honestly what he feels is right, and he's always a bit more careful around women.

He keeps his mouth to her neck, those gentle kisses little more than sweeping presses of his lips before he's glancing down at the dress about her ankles. She really isn't wearing panties. Gokudera can feel his cheeks flushing, and arousal coursing through him. He shifts so she may feel his excitement pressing at her bare ass, heat gathered noticeably.]

I do... it's not uncomfortable?

[Gokudera traces his soft fingers down her arms, then back up and around to the back of her shoulders, kneading his thumbs in gently to massage, and he eyes the way the corset emphasizes the curve of her waist.]

From:

gardienne

I can tell.

[She laughs again. She can feel his bulge.]

It squeezes me... but I like it. I like the feeling of being squeezed.

[And she likes how feminine and ladylike she feels. She likes how it makes her just a little short of breath, how it makes her remember that she can't possibly run from the police in one, and nor should she because she's a lady. It makes her feel pretty and sexy.It helps to emphasise her tiny waist and her breasts. She enjoys that.

And she enjoys Gokudera's touch. She'd opened her mouth to ask if he wanted some help with his excitement but he's already touching her and she ends up sighing in pure contentment instead. She melts a little beneath his touch.]

You have magical fingers, my Goku. So soft and nice.

[She turns slowly to face him, her cheeks a little flushed.]

Now, your choice. Shall I undress you, or do you wish to see more of me first?

From:

bakudan_bambino

I've told you they are my best feature

[He says with a breathy little chuckle]

I like the idea of you being squeezed... like the way it makes you look...

[Gokudera grins and traces his lips against the curve of her shoulder. He doesn't mind that she calls him 'Goku' and she's the only one to do so. It's nice... hearing her give him a little nickname he's not heard before. He'd touch at much more of her, but then she's turning and providing him some options.]

Ah, more of you... my excitement won't go away.

[Especially if he can help her undress further, and his hands move to her hips, thumbs rubbing softly inwards. She's warm and soft beneath them, and he wants to get closer, to feel more of Eponine against him.]

From:

gardienne

Perhaps in a moment, it can be you squeezing me then. You are already quite taking my breath away.

[She steps closer to Gokudera and runs her hands over his shirt, down his chest and up onto his shoulders.]

Here. Help me with my bra then? It hooks at the back. And then my corset. Either the ribbons at the back or the hooks at the front.

From:

bakudan_bambino

I'd rather stay facing you, right here...

[He says gently and reaches around her to unhook her bra. The hooks of the corset on the front can be released easily, but he doesn't want to move away from the view he has.]

Yes, Miss Eponine~

From:

gardienne

[She slides the bra down her arms and gets rid of it quickly. ]

You can touch if you like? And you know, I like my tits and my nipples as squeezed and as pinched as my waist.