[center][h3]- [color=f26522]Lukas[/color] and [color=f49ac2]Lyssa[/color] : A Sticky Situation -[/h3]

She could smell it! It was  around here somewhere! The delicious smell...of  sweets! The pink haired  girl bounded down the road, stopping on every  street corner to find  the source of the sweet smell. After all, it was  job number one to find  a delicious place where she could get her daily  fix of sugar. She was  very eager to see what these humans could cook up  in regards to sweets.  She hoped they were delicious, but anything with sugar was delicious so  she didn't have much worry.

Well... today was the day!

The carriage ride wasn't so bad, despite the weeks of travel; though the roads were lonely, save for the literate driver who was little for conversation. Though the reason for his journey was a lot longer, due to him hoping to practice for a time to keep his blade keen and his mind sharper. So the man would often enjoy a game of cards whilst a poor tree was the flirts new victim.

Thankfully he had a set of clothes, but blast it if he couldn't dispose of this accursed ring! Lukas had to make sure they made detours into towns so he could keep his appearance from altering. Glad they started early at least, though Lukas wished they could of gotten hold of a mage that could teleport him... he wanted to spend more time chatting with the maid versus staring at the scenery.

Once within the vicinity, he said the driver was free to head back when he wished and gave the greyer man a hefty tip. Lukas never saw someones eyes glitter more with happiness as he slowly walked to the academy with most of his luggage floating behind the noble...

... is what would of happened if he didn't get occupied by a lovely lady in the nearby pastry building. Slowly marching towards it, he ignored the looks he was getting from passerby nobles, peasants, and the children of people in the middle as he put a hand to his mouth. Lukas gave off the appearance that he was examining what type of sweets to procure, when in reality he was looking to have a "chat" with her.

Eventually their eyes met, which resulted with a forward wink and beam from the young man as he entered. Lukas noticed she was blushing a little but kept her composure. He did the usual every time he came into contact - go over to the counter, buy order a random treat for two, and beckon the girl over to "talk." Thankfully, her father didn't seem to mind, at least for now as he managed to keep the conversation rolling for a couple of hours, resulting in a giggling, red as radishes girl, a free fritter, and the owner "escorting" him out. At least he managed to get a blown kiss from the young woman.

Of course, he knew it was getting late and began to quickly pick up the pace as the sweet and parts of his equipment, books, and other necessities followed behind him, swifter than a cheetah. Lukas did recall the treat given to him, and made it hover near his mouth. Closing his eyes, he bit into the delicately made, sweet, delicious fritter...

Unfortuantely for Lukas, he'd not get to savor the sweet treat. At least, not the one he was expecting anyways. Not moments after putting the thing into his mouth, Lyssa bounded around the corner, eyeing the sweet for herself. Without regard for decorum, social norms or even asking permission...she bit the fritter, fitting as much of it into her mouth as she possibly could.

And in the process, the young man Lukas, got the feel of the softest lips he'd ever have the pleasure of coming into contact with. Not only that, her chest was pressed firmly against his, her hands resting on his shoulders as she tried to get as many of the crumbs as she could off of his mouth.

Not two seconds later did he feel someone latching onto it, jolting the young man, causing him to open his eyes. What he saw was a beautiful... pink? haired maiden devouring down the delight, making the reward fleeting.

But at least he got something nicer which caused his eyes to widen in sheer shock at such an event as he felt the warmth of her lips press down on his.

This... beaut had just kissed him, despite trying to get the sugary bits from his mouth. It was a full frontal assault as he felt her pressing on his white clothing - a complete contrast to the (sort of) fresh attire she had on; a mix of dyes such as red, green, and white were found on her being, as well as the design of stripes and a multitude of other items. He had a mild tinge of red on his face, but once it was all over he could see the smiling face of the girl. This was all sudden and almost wanted to embrace the girl, but even he knew that would be a little out of character due to his disguise.

As Lukas Deboir, middle class man!

...

That and it wasn't exactly the right moment, but regardless, he needed a response! A small quip, a line... hold on! He had it!

Breaking away his lips from the young lady, he suavely brushed part of his hair hanging over his face to the side. Presentable, he gave the maiden a charming smile as he looked into her viridian eyes. [color=f26522]"Well well, not every day do I get to taste something as sweet as you my Sakura blossom,"[/color] he spoke smoothly as he gave the younger looking lady a glance as his smile became slightly mischievous. As he did this, he tilted his head a little to the side.

For a few moments, Lyssa didn't respond, merely munched idly on the fritter as she stepped back to a more socially acceptable distance. So these were human sweets! They weren't half bad! In fact, they were delicious. She had half a mind to go in there, by as many as she possibly stuff her face with and completely forget about the school nonsense her parents wanted her to go too. Well, forget about the learning part. She was all for the people meeting part. After a few moments of silence however, the pink haired girl seemed to finally register Lukas' presence, and she gave him a bright smile.

[color=f6989d]"Ehe, I'm not a Sakura Blossom. I'm a Lyssa!~"[/color] She giggled. 
[color=f6989d]"But thanks! You're pretty sweet too. Well, that could have just been the pastry. I haven't had any human sweets yet, so it was pretty good. I should bring some back to Uncle Lucy, he'd love them...hmm..."[/color] She seemed to go off on a thought tangent for a moment before focusing back on Lukas.

[color=f6989d]"Hey, you have any more of those? I didn't have time to eat this morning and I'm pretty hungry."[/color] Not entirely a lie, but she just wanted more free sweets.

Looking at the girl, his smile begin to warm up a bit as the girl returned a quip which lead to the discovery of her real name - Lyssa. Surnames aside, he at least had something to call the girl... and another return as a glint in his eye hinted to that. As the young lady backed down to a more cordial distance, the noble angled his back over towards her, putting a hand to his chin. he then proceeded to study her in the most over the top fashion while muttering something to himself. [color=f26522]"So you're a 'Lyssa' then, eh? That's even better.~"[/color]

Licking his lips as he returned to his normal height, the man gave her a wink as he chuckled before dropping his arm and jabbing a thumb into his chest as he smiled widely. [color=f26522]"So I guess that makes me a 'Lukas' then,"[/color] he spoke back as the girl was giggling in the cutest matter. Lyssa then told him he was the sweet too... that or the human sweets she tasted.

His eyelids slightly twitched, going downwards in an unnoticeable manner. He had rumors of mythical beings that were attending the Academy, though that was a thought for a later time as she spoke about her Uncle Lucy... strange name for a man, but he shrugged, his arms dropping back to his sides.

[color=f26522]"Regardless, thank you milady; I wouldn't mind having another taste,"[/color] he laughed as he gave a polite bow to the girl.

Though, what happened next was a little surprising. Lyssa admitted that she had naught a drop of food this morning and asked if he had any more. Lukas appeared a little down trodden, knowing full well that he not only didn't, but if he went to procure some, he would be absent! It was... unacceptable! Devising a plan, Lukas let out a sigh as he gave a small grin to the girl, looking slightly guilty about this all.

[color=f26522]"Apologies fair lady, but I lack any more of the savory sweets you wish for..."[/color] Crossing his arms, he stared at the ground for a couple of seconds before snapping his right hands fingers together.

[color=f26522]"Say, how about I take you out to lunch, dinner, and maybe a little dessert after these classes for the day?"[/color] His mood seemed to improve after this recommendation, though he was somewhat disappointed that he would forgo some training for the day; his poor blades and wits could dull... well, maybe just his blades, but still.

[color=f6989d]"Ehh, another taste of what? If you want another all you gotta do is ask~"[/color] The girl replied cheerfully with a giggle. The fact that she took a few steps closer to Lukas made it obvious just exactly what she was referring to. Though, at hearing that Lukas didn't have any more sweets on him she pouted and gave Lukas a hurt expression.

[color=f6989d]"Waaah?~ But I can smell some good stuff here! My nose doesn't lie."[/color] She giggled. [color=f6989d]"It led me to you after all~"[/color] Wait...that meant that the place he came from likely was the place he got that from! So that's why this place smelled so delicious. Well, alright then! She might as well take him up on his offer of lunch and dinner. 

[color=f6989d]"But hey, if you wanna buy me dinner later that'd be awesome."[/color] She sighed for a moment, frowning. It sounded like he was gonna go back to classes, if that was the case. That meant they were both students at the Academy. She wondered if he was that much older than her? She couldn't really tell. Eh, not that it mattered.

[color=f6989d]"I don't really wanna go to classes though."[/color] The pink haired girl walked over to Lukas' side, grabbing one of his arms and giving him an Impish grin. [color=f6989d]"Saaay, how about we don't! I'm sure there's tons of stuff we can do around here and I wanna see what this place is like. I haven't been here before. You can still by me lunch, too!~"[/color]

Well this was just peachy. Not only was this lovely lady keen on defecting from heading to the Academy grounds but she was firmly latched onto his arm, giving him the most roguish grin... a.k.a. not taking no for an answer. While he continued to smile, in the back of his mind he was troubled. Lukas preferred punctuality and would rather not have to ditch school due to first impressions. His family name was already looked down upon, but he didn't want to curse them even further.

...!


Lukas struck gold on how he could not only avert tardiness for both of them, but fulfill her sweet tooth. Leaning in closely, he began to play the part of flirt, ignoring the comments of presumptuous nobles and chuckles emanating from commoners. Leaning in close, he returned his own playful smile to the girl, invading her personal space.

[color=f26522]"Well, I guess it wouldn't hurt... but before we go, I have something to tell you."[/color] Leaning in closer, was a mere millimeter away from the girls lips before he whispered something that would most likely get her heart pumping.

[color=f26522]"I know a pastry shop where we can satiate that sweet tooth of yours,"[/color] he backed up his face slightly before giggling a bit. [color=f26522]"And maybe we could quash a certain... hunger of mine as well.~"[/color] He winked before walking around in the opposite direction of the school, taking the lovely towards it. Lukas could only pray his gambit would work...

Lyssa giggled, thinking her own plan a success as Lukas started leading her away from the school. That last bit definitely sounded interesting, too. She wondered what he could be hungry for. It definitely sounded like he wanted something a bit more than just sweets...which she honestly would be totally okay with in this scenario. She wasn't exactly adverse to that sort of thing, after all.

[color=f6989d]"Heh, lead the way then!~"[/color] She brightly replied, still clinging to his arm.

It wasn't too far away, pacing was a couple of meters away and he could make it there in a scant amount of time. There were some glances and whispers from a few more students as he saw, as well as what he was sure to be almost jealous looks. Looking down at the devilish girl clamped tight onto his arm, he could only give her a quaint smile as Lukas eventually lead her towards the pastry shop. Extending his arm in an exaggerated fashion, he gave a wink to the girl, before licking his lips.

[color=f26522]"Tada,~"[/color] he spoke, displaying some of the goods in the window. Surely this would get the girls attention as he chuckled a bit, slowly making his way towards the door. Lukas was sure he saw the other maiden through the window... which was awkward to say the least. He could only give a small, sheepish wave to the girl as she stared daggers in his direction.

Once at the door, he grasped it and yanked it open, but not before stopping it from closing with his foot. Smirking, he held his palm fully out, gesturing for Lyssa to enter in. [color=f26522]"M'lady."[/color]

It was only proper for a gentleman after all... even if he was going to try and dupe her.

At the sight of the pastry shop, Lyssa let go of Lukas' arm, ignoring him and running over to the glass window that separated her from the delicious pastries in the interior of the shop.  She pressed her face against the glass, trying to just imagine the delicious pastries on the other side and what they tasted like. Cherries? She did love those things. Ooh, maybe strawberries? Blueberry? Maybe...chocolate? The possible combinations were just too many for her to think of right now.

If only this glass wasn't here in her way!

Suddenly, there was the sound of energy crackling, followed by a brief flash of red energy coursing through the glass. Seconds later, it shattered into a dozen different peices.

Lyssa fell forwards, giving a small shout of surprise as the glass she was leaning against broke, landing on top of some pastries that had been on display, summarily ruining them in the process.

As he stood there, he felt a weight being lifted from his arm and it wasn't just her bust. Lukas watched as the girl rush over to the window, laughing a bit as he let the door slowly close as he walked to her side. Glaring at the sweet treats, he eyed the lady as she pressed herself against the glass. He looked at the types of fruits that occupied some of the cakes and other pieces of sugar...

... that was before he noticed some red energy emanating from the glass, the source possibly unknown. Lukas' eyes widened as he reached to try and pull the girl away.

Alas, he failed in the given task and it all came shattering. Trying to remedy the situation as fast as he could, he used his powers to quickly grab onto the pieces of glass and hold most of them in place. The looks on the owner and his daughter would be priceless to him, if he wasn't mortified himself. Picking up a suspended shard, he laid that piece on a nearby table, along with setting the others on the same place or near with his mind.

Using the rest of his powers, he began to move the stands to the side as he knelt over and flipped the girl over, resting her in his arm. Lukas didn't care if part of his cloth got dirty as he asked the girl who was caked in a variety of cream and fruit. He didn't even bother responding to the father and daughter who appeared to both be burning with unbridled rage, as he looked more genuinely worried for his friend.

[color=f26522]"Hey, Lyssa, you ok?"[/color]

[color=f6989d]"Oh. Uhm. Hehe, well, that was...oopsie~"[/color] She giggled sheepishly as she looked up at Lukas. [color=f6989d]"My bad."[/color] She took a note of herself being covered in various sugary substances and baked goods. Ah...she'd have to clean this dress herself. How did one go about cleaning clothes anyways? She wasn't used to doing that herself.

Well, the first thing that came to her mind was too taste the goods.

[color=f6989d]"Hmm...hehe, I'm delicious!~"[/color] She giggled a bit more brightly as she licked some sort of sweet, bready crumbs off her hand. [color=f6989d]"Hey hey, want a taste Lukas?"[/color]

Despite her cheery demeanor, she really was a little upset at what had happened. She let her attention lapse again...and she had destroyed something she really hadn't intended too. Wasn't the first time it had happened, and well, chances are if her track record was anything to go by, it wouldn't be the last.

Honestly, the lack of skill or control on her part made her a tad bit upset. Not that she was gonna go around showing that to everyone.

His anxious frown dissipated, now replaced with a more relieved smile as the girl laughed, embarrassed from the looks of it. Sighing, he chuckled disconcerting matter at this whole predicament. [color=f26522]"Hey, you're fine in more ways than one, but..."[/color] Lukas looked up to see the same girl who he was speaking with a couple of minutes before he ran into Lyssa was standing over the duo, her face lacking any remorse. Lukas could only stare up awkwardly at her, giving her a faint, nervous smile as a slew of curses erupted from the counter.

[color=f26522]"Sir, m'lady! Before you can do anything irrational, I can accommodate you for the damages!"[/color] Turning his head to the side, one of his packs began to open up with a sack of gold appearing from the belly of it. It was bulging and appeared ready to burst open at any second. Sending it through the clearing, he noticed the lady could care less for the coin and almost procured it. Lukas could only hastily move it to the side before she squeezed her full of the bag, letting it land on the counter.

[color=f26522]"Take a look, that should be more than- guh!"[/color] Before he could finish, he felt a hand firmly displace his face, leaving a red mark embedded on it. Grunting, he kept her clothes in place before she moved in to do whatever dirty deed she planned on while they were down. [color=f26522]"Well... enough to make up for the damages; apologies."[/color]

...

The man certainly seemed ecstatic, exclaiming happily for the most part, running over, and grasping his daughter, to which he stopped firmly keeping her clothes in place. They were occupied thankfully. Lukas, huffed before returning his gaze to Lyssa who seemed readily cheerful.

[color=f26522]"I think that was already a given, but..."[/color] Scooping up some of the crumbs from her face with two fingers, he then proceeded to put them into his mouth and gulp rather loudly. Licking his lips, he proceed to grin wickedly before nearing her face. [color=f26522]"... I don't mind going for seconds, so sure.~"[/color]

Snickering a little, he backed off but not before commenting on how messy she was. [color=f26522]"Y'know, maybe we should head back to the Academy so you can get a change of clothes; I can accommodate you by lending you some of mine... at least until yours are washed off."[/color]

Lyssa giggled.

[color=f6989d]"Ehehe, yeah, I guess we should after all, shouldn't we?"[/color] The girl replied, standing up and freeing herself from Lukas' grasp rather quickly, almost as if she was startled by something again. [color=f6989d]"My mom would kill me anyways. She's really scary when she's angry. Of course, then I can just go get free cake from my dad to cheer me up~"[/color] She giggled mischeivously at that, obviously amused at her words.

With that, the Duo headaed back towards the academy. It didn't take them too much longer to return, and thankfully they managed to get into class right as the class started, Lyssa taking a seat near the back and Lukas more towards the middle. The girl hadn't changed clothes like he suggested, and instead was still wearing the clothes with the sugary goods on them likely so she could snack on them throughout class. Hopefully, she wouldn't get in trouble.

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A few minutes after they left the scene of the crime, another pink haired woman dressed in some rather...odd clothing walked up to the glass. She was wearing long black boots with stockings, a short cut skirt with large, fur covered sleeves and a high, black furred collar. Of course, the most striking feature...would be the womans crimson colored eyes, and pointed ears. She almost had an elfin appearance, if it wasn't for the almost oppressive, commanding aura she was exuding at the moment.

[color=ec008c]"Oh dear,"[/color] The woman sighed. [color=ec008c]"My daughter certainly has a habit of causing a mess."[/color] She looked over to the owner and his daughter, who were a little bit wary of the tall woman standing outside of their shop.

They had every right to be, really, even if they didn't entirely know why.

[color=ec008c]"Lets see...how did this go again? Like...this?"[/color] Suddenly, the fragments of glass that had been broken levitated...and reformed themselves, the pane of glass that was broken becoming whole. The owner and his daughter seemed more than a little shocked that a random stranger just waltzed up and fixed the glass.

The woman seemed fairly pleased with her exploits.

Wordlessly, she left the owner and his daughter and headed in the direction of the academy. They simply watched in mild confusion about what exactly had just happened.[/center]