/vt/ - Virtual Youtubers

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"So, why are you out so late?" You ask, trying to make conversation. "Not complaining, if you weren't I'd be mincemeat, but yeah."
"Just taking a walk, I suppose," Noel responds, looking over to you. That smile could melt permafrost. "Same as you."
"Good guess," You chuckle. The knight twinges somewhat, for the briefest moment looking away, almost furious but at herself rather than you, before the smile returns. "It's something I do to help wind down for the night. Stress and all that. You the same?"
"Yes...the brisk air combined with the night sky, nothing feels better...but I know now that it's much more enjoyable with company."
"Oh yeah?" You smirk, ignoring the burning in your face as you channel everything you can into your charisma. You squeeze the knight's hand a bit more. "I'm glad we're thinking the same thing."

Noel giggles as she reciprocates the tightening of the hold. You're frankly frightened by how strong the knight's hand is, but...it's comforting. Reassuring. The walk continues with a similar air of electricity between the two of you, seemingly hitting it off incredibly well. A fire rages within your chest as your confidence continues to surge, jokes getting giggles out of the knight as she continues to share more about herself. Apparently, she came from another world - total shocker, that one - to become stronger, training herself against others. Despite the lack of musculature adorning her body, you can tell right away she’s dead serious - that weapon of hers is no joke. Alongside her knight training, she apparently works in the entertainment industry, an idol for a company named COVER. The idea that you're in the early stages of courting an idol only emboldens you. As you continue to walk and talk, something occurs to you. You’ve been making a lot of left turns...

"Oh, uhm...Noel?" You ask sheepishly. "We've been doing laps around my apartment building..."
"Ah! Have we?!" Noel stammers in embarrassment, looking at the tall building to the right of you both. "Oh, dear...I'm sorry, I was just..."
"Yeah, no, I'm not complaining, I, uh...I really, really like being with you like this," You mutter, looking at her as she fights a smile. "I really like you."
"A-Anon, we just met..."
"I know, but--"
"W-Which is why I'm so conflicted that I feel the same," The knight finishes. "Though we've known each other for such a small amount of time, I feel as though...we have a connection. Do you understand me? Like...I've known you for ages, somehow...and it's so nice...YOU'RE so nice, I...I've not felt this comfortable in my entire life..."
You cough in embarrassment, rubbing the back of your neck with your free hand as your heroine fidgets, having trouble maintaining eyesight.
"I don't live far away, either. Would you...like to accompany me home?" She inquires, moving just a bit closer. Your confidence cracks in half.
"...Y-Yeah, that...I'd like that, Noel, uhm...l-lead the way?"

Noel wastes no time in stifling a noise of excitement as she quickly begins to drag you further North. You're starting to sweat again. You didn't think you were doing this well, but...you don't really care. Noel likes you just as much as you like her. That's a win. That's beyond a win. The path to Noel's home is fairly simple; it's literally three blocks up the street. As you enter the higher-class apartment building and are brought up the stairs, you can hardly contain your excitement. Noel finally breaks the long hand-holding session off to unlock her apartment, shooting you a giddy look as she fumbles with the keys. The door unlocks with a heavy 'click!' as it opens, and the two of you quietly step inside. Noel closes and latches the door shut behind you, resting against the door frame as she gnaws her lower lip, face beet red.

"M-Make yourself comfortable, please! I need...to take a shower. I-I'll be quick, so please, by all means," She quickly gestures to the couch. You forgot she was covered in goblin blood... "I'll be back shortly!"

Before you can respond, the embarrassed woman runs down the hall, a door closing leading you to the fact that she's probably in the bathroom now. You look around her spacious apartment. It's normal fair; nothing incredibly extravagant, save for the litany of shields and weaponry adorning the walls. You'd describe it as 'tasteful'. The only odd thing you can discern is a cork board, a focal point of the room. There's a large map of the city, with several long red pieces of string seeming to symbolize some sort of route. Alongside the map are several blurry photos, the contents of which are...difficult to discern.