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Who: Quistis and Blank
What: Payment for the performance.
When: Day after the show.
Where: Balamb
Warnings: None yet!

Late morning, early afternoon, Quistis made her way towards the Prima Vista. The evening had gone very well, and everyone who had attended had really enjoyed it. There was a lot of buzz about Garden, a happy yet peaceful excitement that hadn't been there in too long. She had missed seeing all the students gossiping, chatting - be it about the play itself, certain actors or actresses, or whatever flirting had gone on between SeeDs or cadets that night.

With a light step, Quistis approached the Prima Vista. She felt that she owed it to the group to thank them personally, not to mention thanking Blank for agreeing to make the visit. Standing by, she hoped that someone would be around to talk to.

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Quistis was about to reply when he kissed her cheek, and at once flushed red. She cleared her throat and stammered, glancing away, "Of c-course not. You deserve it... All of it."

[thespianred.livejournal.com]

Blank was once more smiling again, once more taking Quistis' hand in his own. "Come with me."

He led her out onto the deck, over to the wheel. "Care to fly?"

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Quistis followed along after him, quite wide-eyed as she looked at the wheel. "Hmm? Now? Where to?"

[thespianred.livejournal.com]

The rest of the group were off exploring Balamb, stocking up on food and that kind of thing, and they knew Blank would always come back for them, so no worries about taking the Prima Vista out for a spin.

"Wherever you want to go." He smiled, resting his hands on top of hers, guiding them to the wheel.

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Quistis was still slightly flushed, giggly to have him so close.

"I'm not so sure...I'm not very good at these things. I wouldn't want to sink your ship!"

She turned to smile brightly at him, "Maybe you should choose where we go."

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He shifted to stand behind her, reaching around her to help her. "You'll be fine. The Vista is a tough old girl. And I'm right here to help."

He soon had the airship in the air, hands once more resting over Quistis'.

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"Okay..." She gives it a shot, trying her best to do it properly. Really, the last thing she wanted to do was cause the ship to crash somehow. As the airship moved up, and further out across the sea, Quistis couldn't help but laugh presently, "This isn't so bad!"

[thespianred.livejournal.com]

Once Blank was sure the airship was stable and that Quistis had a little more control, he let go of her and took a step back. He remained close, just in case. "You're flying. All by yourself."

[takeoffmyhead.livejournal.com]

Silently, Quistis leaned forward into the wheel - the whole thing was quite exhilirating! She laughed, completely understanding what Selphie's fascination with flying was, all of a sudden.

But she said nothing, just enjoying the moment and aware that she might say something stupid.

Suddenly, the airship made a deep dive, and Quistis panicked to try and set it right again.

[thespianred.livejournal.com]

Blank waited. One minute. Two minutes. Letting Quistis attempt to right the ship, before finally stepping in beside her, helping her bring the airship level again.

"See? You're a natural!"

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She'd almost got there, at least stopping it from dipping too quickly. She breathed a heavy sigh of relief as he stepped in to help, "A natural?" Quistis smiled at him, relieved and appreciative, "You wouldn't be saying that if I'd driven your home and your livelyhood into the sea."

[thespianred.livejournal.com]

"You didn't though, you managed to keep calm and keep the Vista steady." He returned the smile and curled an arm around her, helping her pilot.

[takeoffmyhead.livejournal.com]

"Not without a little...or a lot of, help." Quistis was looking ahead, but she nudged somewhat playing back into Blank. Still piloting, though this time slightly more in control, taking them further out into the sea. The horizon was beautiful, the water glittering in the sunshine.