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[corviform]

[ He jumps. ]

No.

[ Then he blinks profusely. ]

But cooking and this are two different things...

[heartstings]

Maybe, but your mind and body remember the movements and what you need to do right? It's like that.

[Both hands are on either side of his face now, holding it so he's looking at her.] It's really pretty easy once you figure it out.

[corviform]

[ He finds it difficult to his gaze, his eyes roaming to the side again in search of something not there. ]

I... I guess.

[ He wonders if he really is over thinking it. ]

[heartstings]

[She moves in a little closer so he has no choice but to look at her (unless he closes his eyes).]

There's no "I guess".

[corviform]

[ He blinks, but his eyes snap wide open and he pushes his head as far back as the couch will allow him. Both of his hands rise to her shoulders. ]

Okay! I-I'll figure it out?!

[heartstings]

[She seems satisfied with that and lets her hands drop down so they rest on his shoulders.]

Good. We can stop if you want. For today.

[corviform]

[ With that, his head sinks. ]

Maybe for now... I have to prepare dinner soon.

[heartstings]

[She smiles and moves a hand to ruffle his hair.]

Okay.

[With that she careful moves so she's out of his lap and on the couch beside him.]

[corviform]

Kenzi! What is that for?

[ He reaches for his head, trying to smooth down his hair as best as he can. ]

[heartstings]

Because I can. [She grins at him as she grabs a pillow and curls around it.]

[corviform]

[ His legs still feel weak, but he manages to rise and begin moving toward the kitchen. He scratches the back of his head a touch nervously, looking at Kenzi for a brief moment before he trains his eyes forward. ]

I'm... going to make dinner. I'll call you when it's done.

[ He sincerely hopes he'll be able to cook and not think about kissing while preparing the food, otherwise there's going to be a kitchen mishap. ]

[heartstings]

[She watches him rise, half afraid his legs are going to give out on him after having her in his lap for so long.]

A'ight! If you need anything I'm right here.

[She turns back to the TV to watch it until it's dinner time (or she's otherwise needed).]