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I don't know, you might! yeesh!

that said, I don't mind if I do.

[And so Lina goes quiet for several minutes, making her way over - glad that Severa gave her a handy out there, that way Lina didn't have to push forward with explaining her reasoning really just amounted to 'you have friends from home here, you might be interacting with them. also the whole Noire thing`. It's a frustrating thought, but one she shakes off fairly easily.

The cold and her lack of jacket helps, too.

In fact, for once, she doesn't bother knocking, she just shows herself in rather abruptly, dressed in pajama pants, a plain shirt, slippers and socks, and toting a small bag. She leans back against the door once she closes it, as if trying to forcibly keep the cold outside.]

J-jeeze, it's too cold out there...!

[Her voice shudders as she talks, and oblivious to her at the moment, it's very apparent that she's not wearing anything under her shirt thanks to the cold.]

[by the time Lina gets there, Severa is lounging around in comfy clothing that's slightly warmer than her typical nightgown—pajama pants and an oversized t-shirt, which doesn't look at all flattering on her, but she isn't wearing anything underneath it either. usually she's more fashionable than this, but she wasn't expecting company.]

[she gives Lina a once-over.]

Of course it is when you're dressed like that. You're not even—wow, you are underdressed. [no embarrassment, just slightly wide eyes.] Do you want me to get anything for you? A blanket or a bra or something?

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I-it's fine, it's fine!

[Lina answers, lying like a lying liar who lies, if just so she can barrel her way over and latch onto Severa like a horrible heat-leech, leaving the bag beside her once she's scrambled onto the couch.]

Okay, maybe I misjudged how cold I'd get just bumping over here real quick, we all make mistakes. You don't gotta get anything, just hold still for a while and I won't give you ice-hands under your shirt.

[at least most of Lina's body is covered up, even if it's not with anything particularly thick. Severa's body is warm enough, though at this distance it should be obvious that Severa isn't wearing anything underneath her shirt either.]

If you get under my shirt for even a second with those hands, I will throw you out on the street. I'm not joking.

[except with how she has her arm around Lina's shoulder, she might be joking.]

Wow, so harsh!

[Except not so much, because she's quite aware of the arm around her, and takes a moment to shuffle up closer, tucking her hands between Severa and the couch where the heat is the strongest. She sighs in contentment, coming down from the higher energy of teasing each other.]

Been a bit too long since we did this - how've you been sleeping lately, Sev?

[Severa's smiling the whole time, because no matter what's actually going on in her life, Lina always seems to find a way to make her smile. that's not the straightest thought she's ever had. the question almost catches her by surprise, though.]

Uh. About the same as usual?

[she hasn't had a terrible nightmare in a couple nights, but she's pretty sure it's the weather and her blankets contributing to that.]

Why do you ask?

[When it comes to Severa, there's...not terribly many straight thoughts she has, especially given what she's been focused on for the past month and change.]

Well... Since we talked at that party, the whole nightmare thing has been on my mind, about how I didn't have anything to fix them. I've never really been one to sit idle in the face of a challenge, though, and I set out to see if I could prove myself wrong.

[Hesitantly, she pulls one hand free to grab the bag, and sets it on Severa's lap.]

I wanted to have it done by that holiday, but it unfortunately didn't work out that way.

[Severa takes a moment to process what Lina's telling her and looks at the bag that's now in her lap. is this... did Lina make her a gift? it's hard to describe how she feels but a lot of it is real, genuine surprise, even if it's not showing on her face quite as dramatically.]

Lina...

[as politely as she can, she opens the bag, but her attention is still more on her friend than what's inside it.]

You made me something for my nightmares?

[What's in there is a fairly simple silver bracelet with a gap on the bottom. On the top, there's an inset, deep red gem.

Lina's not actually looking at Severa at the moment, she's got her vision focused on the bag, if just because she's feeling pretty sheepish.]

I've tried to, yeah. I'm... Honestly not certain if it will work, because I haven't tested it yet. So, grain of salt and all. It's a little outside my usual magical purview...

[Severa reaches into the bag and pulls the bracelet out as she notices where Lina is focusing, and after a moment, puts it on and admires the way it looks on her wrist. she's not saying much immediately, but what she says is completely sincere.]

If it works, great. But if it doesn't, you still made me something with your heart in it. [she looks at Lina.] I love it.

[Eventually, Lina does look up, and her face is a mess of flustered, sheepish contentment. She manages a smile, drawing in a breath before quietly letting it back out.]

I'm glad. I just hope it works well - you deserve a shot at not being used to the nightmares.

I knew you could do a lot of things with your magic, but I didn't really expect this to be one of them. Do I have to do anything to help it work?

[she's trying to ignore how cute Lina looks when she's happy.]

There's so much that can be done, a lot of which is beyond me. If I wasn't so focused on combat, I'd be more confident in my work here - but no, it's a passive thing. You'll just need to keep it on or nearby while you're asleep.

[That cute is going to continue, as Lina beams slightly at the praise, even if she does verbally bomp herself ever so slightly in response.]

[Severa reaches out in an attempt to tousle Lina's hair just to tease her a little.]

I don't think that'll be a problem. [and her hand starts to move back to her side, but she decides she likes it better around Lina's shoulders.] You should be more confident in what you do even if it's not the kind of magic you normally make. That's what a real genius sorceress would do.

[Lina doesn't resist, but she does make a noise as she goes along with the ruffling. Severa's encouragement widens her smile a bit, but it's hidden as she presses her face affectionately into Severa's shoulder.]

Well, if it was just a simple case of whether a spell was going to succeed or fail, then yes. When it involves my best friend's peace of mind, though, I can't help but be anxious - even after setting proper expectations.

[this is nice; this whole situation has left a much more obvious smile spreading to Severa's face, and she's sure it's reflected in her tone of voice whether on purpose or not.]

I trust you, Lina. Even if it doesn't work, I know you did your best. Gods, listen to me, complimenting you all over like this. I'm going to give you a big head.

[At that, Lina raises up, getting face to face with Severa with a goofy smile.]

I already had a pretty big head related to my magic to start with, but I still appreciate the encouragement - trying something that isn't 'run off and blow the problem up' is some uncharted territory for me, y'know.

You're pretty good at navigating uncharted territory, though. You figure things out fast.

[and because Severa is incredibly smooth, she's going to take the opportunity to try to kiss Lina. nothing too intense, nothing more than something quick, but their faces are right there next to each other.]

This is true, but there's some things to be said for taking things slowly, too.

[Severa's effort is accepted, and Lina presses back in that fleeting few moments, then biting her own lip once it ends. She draws her hands free of her hold on Severa, and use them to lightly brush through Severa's hair.]

I'm gonna be bugging you like, every morning to find out how your sleep was, I hope you're ready for that.

Oh no.

[she's smiling a little playfully, weighing the idea of just kissing Lina even more right now. she elects against it and keeps the conversation going instead, but her hands are just going to move to Lina's shoulders.]

I'll have to wake up every morning and text my best friend, and it'll probably be with good news? How will I ever adjust? I can't believe you're saddling me with such a burden.

[That gets a full-on actual giggle from Lina, who carefully shifts around so that she can sit on Severa's lap. She hadn't quite intended for this turn of events, but she wasn't complaining at all. She gives Severa a similar smile, going back to affectionately toying with her friend's hair.]

Such is the cross to bear of being friends with Lina Inverse, I'm afraid.

[and Severa's hands move to Lina's sides, then slip under her shirt and stay in the same place so she can impart some of her body heat to Lina. she's keeping her eyes on Lina and, quietly, enjoying having her hair played with. that's how she knows that Lina's special.]

You really need to start putting on warmer clothes if you're going to make a habit of this. No matter how cute the "just rolled out of bed" look is on you.

[At this point, Lina's quite comfortable in regards to body heat, but she's not going to protest this turn of events. There's a happy little hum that leaves her once she feels Severa's hands on her skin. Her own hands slip down, resting on Sev's neck - even if she's allowed to play with her friend's hair, she doesn't want to overdo it.]

If I do that, though, I can't go leeching warmth off of you. Not that I really need any excuse to get up close, but it's more fun that way.

You dragged yourself here dressed like this in the middle of winter just so you could get close to me?

[she tries her best to keep her tone sardonic, but a smile cracks that facade after a second. her hands move around Lina's sides to her lower back to pull her closer.]

You are a dumbass.

[Severa's words make her face darken, but her smile stays. She leans into the pull, brushing her forehead against Severa's.]

Well. I only ever claimed to be a genius at magic.

[With that, she closes the gap, dropping her eyes closed as she presses her lips to Severa's. It'a a slow, lazy, affectionate kiss, and keeps her from blurting out stuff that she'd gladly barge through to get close to Severa.

For now, anyway.]

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