IC CONTACT | Mask or Menace

[animated]

"Hey, you've reached Charlie Maxwell. Leave me a message. Or just text me. I might get back to you faster that way."

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[animated]

Clearly you've been missing out. I'm pretty much amazing.

[ he says it with a smile, trying to lighten the mood a little ]

But seriously, anything you need, you name it.

[stealwithit]

[ That earns him a small, soft laugh as she reaches up to wipe the tears from her eyes and cheeks. ]

God--

[ with another little sniff and one hand still at her eyes, she moves the other hand and, after a moment's hesitation, pulls her hood back slowly. ]

You were supposed to tell me how your night with the Iron Bull went. How did this happen?

[animated]

[ For a moment, Charlie doesn't know what to say. Coming from Kasumi, the fact that she lowered her hood is... significant. Perhaps beyond significant. ]

Hey, you. [ smooth, Charles ]

[stealwithit]

Don't "hey, you" me.

[ finally, some semblance of a smile. ]

I'm gonna get what I came here for, Charles.

[animated]

You will, you will.

I just... thanks. For trusting me with this.

[stealwithit]

[ she looks down again. ]

I'm pretty sure I'm the one who should be thanking you, silly wizard.

[animated]

All I did was hug you.

[stealwithit]

Yeah, well, you have no idea how long it's been since I've gotten a hug from a cute guy.

[animated]

Let me give you another to make up for lost time. [ INCOMING HUG ]

[stealwithit]

[ She actually hugs back this time, although it takes her, like, a second, because seriously what are hugs?

He'll even earn a little laugh for his efforts. ]

You are such a sweetheart, Charlie.

[animated]

I try.

It's good to see you smile.

[stealwithit]

You mean in general, or now that you can see what's going on with the rest of my face along with the smile?

[animated]

I mean in general, but I won't complain about the latter. You're a lovely lady, Kasumi.

[stealwithit]

[ She quirks a brow. ]

Flatterer.

[animated]

[ He shoots her a grin. ]

Just calling it like I see it.

srry just spamming this icon bc i love it so much

[stealwithit]

Well, don't go spreading rumors, now. I'd hate for my reputation as "number one enigma in the land" to be damaged.

it's a good icon i don't blame you

[animated]

Your secret's safe with me. Promise.

[stealwithit]

[ She pulls away because wow, this hug is awesome, but she has a cool personality to keep, yo.

Buuuut all the same, she holds out a pinky. That's right. A pinky. ]

Swear it on your pinky, Charles Oliver Maxwell the Third. If I get a text from anyone [ mostly she means Star-Lord ] bothering me about dropping the hood for them, I'm not taking you to cafes with cute baristas anymore.

[animated]

[ omg a pinky swear how adorable ;o; ]

I won't tell a soul, Kasumi. [ and he links pinkies with her ] I swear.

[stealwithit]

I'll know right away if you break the promise, you know. I've got a sixth sense for that.

[animated]

Don't worry. I'm good at keeping secrets.

[stealwithit]

Speaking of secrets...

Obviously, the whole Robin Hood thing stays between us, yeah? I mean, the folks from the Normandy know and now you and Quill know, but it's... I don't want to put you in danger.

[animated]

Of course. Would it be okay if I checked up on you now and then?

[stealwithit]

[ she looks a little surprised for a split second before she smiles again. ]

Yeah. Of course, Charlie. Sorry about the radio silence before, I'm... Not really used to having people worrying about me.

[animated]

I get the feeling. It's fine.