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[tooprettytodie]

Valkyrie wiped the sweat out of her eyes and for not the first time since arriving on the island, lamented the loss of her magic. She didn't realize how many tiny ways she had used it every day, for things even as simple as keeping a cool breeze on her so she didn't get all sweaty. In a place as humid as the island, that skill would have been very helpful.

It was a minor thing to be annoyed about, but it helped take her focus off of the way her arms and shoulders were burning. The practice sword that Edmund had made for her wasn't terribly heavy, but she had been drilling with it all morning. She hadn't learned much yet, but Valkyrie was a dedicated student and wanted to learn everything to perfection.

Leaning the sword against a tree, she got a drink of water from her canteen and massaged one of her shoulders. She was mildly pleased with how hard the muscle there felt and wondered if maybe she should go hunt down Percy later since she felt like she was looking especially good in her sleeveless tank top and yoga pants.

Nodding to herself, she picked up the practice sword again. She would practice for another hour, then go see if Percy wanted to get lunch.

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[prettywithawill.livejournal.com]

It was cute that he was embarrassed about taking baking, but not so embarrassed that he was going to not mention taking it. She liked that about him, secure in his masculinity but still a guy.

"You know, I could walk Mrs. O'Leary sometimes," she said. If Percy wanted to come along sometimes too, that wouldn't be all bad. "It's been ages since I've properly gone to school."

[percy_jackson]

"It's certainly an interesting experience," I said. "And some of the teachers? Way cooler than the ones we got back home."

I was becoming aware that I hadn't even broached the subject I'd wanted to ask Valkyrie about, and I wasn't likely to if I didn't go and do it right now. I took a deep breath and said, "Hey, I wanted to ask you something. A friend of mine, Zell, is getting married in a couple of weeks. He's asked me to be a groomsman, but I'm allowed to bring... someone else along." I gave her a hopeful smile. "Want to come to a wedding?"

Okay, that didn't come out quite the way I'd anticipated, but it would have to do.

[prettywithawill.livejournal.com]

Valkyrie piled her plate up with food, not really caring what type of food it was. Ever since she'd started training years ago she'd found she ate as much as most guys her age.

As Percy talked, she avoided looking at him since she was worried that might cause him to fumble the words. It was pretty obvious he was asking her to be his date and as easily flustered as he got, she didn't want to add to that. At least not too much. When he had finally gotten the words out, she glanced up at him.

"Sure, I'd love to," she said. It was something pretty minor, but something he was asking her to do with him. Her eyes roamed his face. She liked his green eyes especially, and his lips. Lips that felt very nice to kiss.

"So help me though, if it's tomorrow and I have to rush finding a dress and figure out how to do my hair..."

[percy_jackson]

"Nonono, it's not tomorrow," I said quickly. For a second, there, I thought it was, and I felt a jolt of worry that we hadn't chosen our groomsmen outfits yet. "It's December 1st. They're going to do it at the Compound, I think, and have a party afterward. That should give you some time, right?"

[prettywithawill.livejournal.com]

"Plenty of time," she said, smiling at him. She tried not to get too excited about the idea of it. It wasn't a huge deal, really, but the fact that he had picked her to ask was especially nice.

"So are you going to be wearing a tuxedo and everything?"

[percy_jackson]

"We'll have to see what the clothes box offers us," I said. "I am expecting to dress up a bit. Maybe a tux. Hopefully one that fits and looks good."