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“Captain Are you sure You want to give him something That Expensive? I think that’s more expensive Than His Old One” Ororon Asked, Of Course He’s the one that ask
None of the Fatui Soldiers Dared to Question Capitano’s choice out loud… even Though they All have the same Bewildered and Confused look.
Capitano Stare at The Claymore in his hand “Yes, It Would be… Disrespectful if I Did Not Repay My Mistake, It was Not my Intention to Break The Weapon After all” The Captain Responded sternly, If it was Mavuika own Weapon then he wont have to Feel sorry about breaking it
But At the time Mavuika Was Using someone Else’s weapon… that Someone had drawn His weapon and Even Dared to try and Wanting to take Capitano Down himself if the Pyro Archon hadn’t intervened And Fight instead.
Not like the Guy could take down Capitano anyway, But The captain Had to Admit… such Boldness in One’s Move is Admirable, and he felt Guilty for breaking That Claymore.
And if he feels guilty he knows full well the Pyro Archon must feel Devastated for Breaking something she Borrowed from one of her people, Both might be Battle Hungry but they’re Not Heartless Assholes. That weapon was Not meant to Be Broken.
“giving Something more expensive also Another form of Apologizing… it is Necessary to give something more High Quality”
“… If I know Kinich He wont Accept the Apology at all .. He’ll try to repay you back” Ororon Sigh in defeat
Capitano raise a brow, At First He thought Ororon was just joking but…
A few Minutes later he return to the Camp realizing Ororon Was right “So How did it go?” Ororon Asked.
“he… insisted on Owing Dept to me… quite a Strange Individual” The Harbinger muttered, Putting one hand Under his chin.
Ororon chuckle “That’s Kinich for you… he’s The wielder of the Malipo’s Name after all... Turnfire means that There’s a Price behind everything, So you wont be Getting through that Attitude of his Anytime soon, I heard He still act like that to His closest friends” The Master of the Night wind Explained.
That… actually Gets more Attention From the Captain than it should… “Fascinating” Capitano Muttered, Someone Who understand that There’s Price behind everything?... sounded like a Careful and Rational guy.
Such Attitude would make an excellent Ally… or even Fatui Member… although He knows full well That Type of person is not one to be swayed so easily, That Judgmental and Cautious Eyes Of his Feels Like it bore into Capitano’s Soul…
“why do I feel like you’re Planning Something a Bit More Stupid than It should” Ororon Word snap him back to reality.
The younger man Tilted his head with a Confused yet innocent gaze at the Captain.
“You’re still Injured so, Don’t push yourself too hard…” Ororon Reminded.
“of course, And trust me… I’m not planning anything Stupid”
If Saying he’s stalking that would be an Understatement and insult, He’s simple Observing… someone Had caught his interest and Now he can’t Stop.
From a far he Observe, Getting information… at first he was Planning on just Inviting Kinich to Join the rank or At least Make him an ally.
But Then Capitano hesitate when Ajaw Start opening his mouth- (He is Not Interested in Offering that little pixel a Position- if he do they'll just have dottore 2.0 but with less intelligence) How could Kinich Stay around such… revolting Creature? That takes a lot of Patience.
Which Only Made Capitano respect him more, Ajaw must Have tested Kinich’s patience a lot… the Saurian Hunter Always seems To just Smack him away or gave him a Juice to shut up.
While he was observing something Capitano had realize…
That Dull Look in The Younger Man’s eyes… it’s Like Childe's , There’s no Light behind that eye… and Filled with Loneliness.
How could Kinich be lonely when he surrounded by so Many People that Adored and Love him (although a Few does seems to hate him because of his attitude… mostly elders)
Kinich would take any job by the right payment unless the job is inhumane or… sexual Activity, How does Capitano Know that? Well no matter how much people Hate Kinich there’s the same amount of how many people willing to toss Mora to get in bed with him and only Received a disgusted Look from Kinich, Then immediately Rejected.
While Ajaw mocking him-
There are times where… people get a bit too persistent, Capitano had always feel the need to stepped in but before he could do so Kinich Already Got everything Handled-
Straight up punching the person in the Face hard enough to break their Nose and walk off.
Somehow that Made Capitano Felt Amuse… something about Just watching this Man Make Him more interested…
Malipo Kinich… now whenever He heard the Name He Would Always Look up to the source… is it obsession? Of course not.
It’s just mere interest and Admiration, And a hint of Curiosity… there’s so much to know About Kinich… Yet still so much Hidden, Kinich keep his Card close to his Chest… a Good Strategy For Someone Like him.
Living a life Dangerously to the edge all the time…
While Capitano Was Observing Kinich… someone else was Observing him.
Ororon and The Fatui Watch their Captain Stare at the Saurian Hunter for Hours…
“… is Our captain…. Taking interest In someone... More than he usually does?” One of the Agent Asked
They can’t believe this-
Their Captain is acting A bit more like A High School Girl trying to Get her Crush Attention.
And of course Capitano Was Oblivious.
… It goes on… the more he observe the more he wanted to Ask Kinich to Join the Fatui, To have such Person in their rank… Under the Tsaritsa Rule that would Be Another win.
He Could even Imagine the Saurian Hunter being a Harbinger, Such Raw Talent and Intelligent Mind…
Incredible Survival instinct too.
While Capitano Was Thinking of the future for the Fatui and all that
This whole Time his whole Fatui Soldiers have one thought in their mind
‘Captain Has a Crush on The Pyro Archon’s ‘Malipo’ Bearer’
Clearly… they’re wrong but Sometimes… That wrong Can turn to a right-
Bet its because One of them Wish on that At a Shooting star because they think it’ll be hilarious if it actually Happen
Well random Fatui agent the god just made your wish a reality.
Thank your for your dedication On Your Newfound Ship Fatui agent
(Lmao)
At Some point Capitano had Finally Reveal himself just to Save Kinich from getting murdered In a Dungeon…
They talk and Kinich repay It by lunch and Keeping His Mouth shut about Ororon.
Even if Capitano insisted on no Repayment… Kinich still insisted to do so.
How did He fall head over heels? It was when They Cross path for the 4th time and Kinich offered to spar with him, Just a Friendly Spar…
They find a clearing and Draw their weapon.
Capitano had to hold back a Lot of Power to make sure he didn’t Actually Harm Kinich, but Kinich kept Telling him to put more to it…
Seems like Kinich Need something to Push him down to exhaustion… so Capitano Start to try Harder, Using more of his Power… He’s surprised Kinich Manage to hold on for long but of course they know Victory Not in the Saurian Hunter’s Hand…
Kincih falls down to the ground when a Chunk of Ice Smacked Right to him, Throwing him a few feet back.
“are you ok?” Capitano Asked As he Stop the Ice from going further, Kinich Sat up, Rubbing his bleeding Jaw
“yep… I’m ok”
“we should end it for now” Capitano Told before walking closer and extended a hand “You did well, Quite impressive… as I expected from someone like you” He complimented.
“… Thanks”
And there it is for once in his life time he See’s it, Kinich’s Smile… that smile is Innocent and sweet… there’s a Sparkle in his eyes for a moment before it disappears and Kinich’s Face went back to the usual Unfazed and Nonchalant Look.
There’s still a Beautiful Side behind that Dull Eyes…
'Is My Heart beating this fast over a smile?!’
Yes… yes it is …
Screw Trying to Get Kinich into the Fatui, He rather Get kinich To a Date-
The Plan change so quickly.
Since then Capitano Switch his Approach…
The problem is he have NOT court anyone in a very very long time-
Maybe He’s knowledge on Romance is in the form of an Old School Which Makes him a Bit Worry at times… although that’s why He have Ororon And the Fatui.
Honestly when Capitano ask them on How to Approach Someone Romantically They’re not surprised and even without him telling them they could already tell who.
They ship it-
Capitano had… Admit to Kinich That he wanted to Court him but never find the right time to properly do so, Kinich told him that He’ll give an answer after the war.
When… The Sky clears… and their first Wave of war ends…
Capitano body immediately Relaxed when he felt a Smaller Hand hold his and intertwined their fingers… he felt like he just become breathless…
Fighting for Natlan was Worth it… more than just for The Promise he Made years ago… but also for the Respond from the Person He had find interest in…
When Capitano Glance down He saw that Faint Smile on Kinich’s Face, That smile widen when Kinich eyes met his Helmet.
“So when are you going to take me on that First Date?”
The Saurian Hunter asked bluntly, Capitano Chuckle, his hands hold tighter to The younger Man “… After we rebuild Your Tribe”
That was the right answer to say Because Kinich Immediately hum “Putting Others need before yours? Without wanting payment?... How chivalry of you” Kinich Muttered but there’s No insult or Malice behind his word.
Instead Kinich seems to find it… adoring.
“I promise after the rebuild of your tribe I Would not waste any more time to Start our courtship”
That Made Kinich Eyes sparkle, That Loneliness That was there before… faded for a moment
And Capitano realize that… maybe this type of company is what Kinich needed.
Which Made him more determined to be The One to Wipe that Loneliness away…
“YOU’RE TELLING ME YOU FUCK ONE OF MY HERO???? FIRST YOU DRAG ONE OF THEM ON A DANGEROUS MISSION AND NOW YOU’RE SEDUCING THE OTHER ONE??” Mavuika was Livid
“Nonsense, I haven’t Lay a finger on Kinich… Yet, You’re being paranoid… I simply Inform you that I am Now Pursuing Your Hero, I just Assume It’s best to tell You about it” Capitano Huffed
Mavuika Narrowed her eyes at Him
“Oh Please I did not make a big fuss when I realized you’ve been Banging my Archon” Capitano added which Finally Made Mavuika’s Hair turn back to Normal
“Fair fair” She wave her hand at him
There was silence for a moment before Mavuika Sigh “You Know Kinich could be difficult to Handle, You sure you’re up for it?” She asked in a more softer tone, But there’s a Hint of warning in her voice.
“I will not back down from My Choice…” Capitano responded without Missing a beat.
And Perhaps… He was Glad He Never does, No matter how difficult it gets trying to Understand Kinich.
Now he Have the Saurian Hunter Purring on his Lap while Burying himself inside Capitano’s Coat.
Cute…
Capitano Can’t take his eyes off Kinich…
“Oh Come on, Malipo Get off him, He’s not going to listen at all with you around” A Voice Made Capitano look up To see one of The Fatui Pyro Agent.
Oh right… He was In the Middle of Briefing.. He’s the one That Organized this and yet He’s Not Focused at all
Oh how Far Had Kinich come… The Soldiers that work under Capitano all treat Kinich The way they treat Ororon, Like one of their own.
They don’t dare to talk back to Capitano but they do dare to Scold Kinich… and what did Kinich do?
He open one eye… lifted a hand and Flip the Agent Off before nuzzling closer to Capitano’s Body and Hides Inside the coat even more “BRAT!” The Pyro Agent Shouted but didn’t dare to Do anything since Kinich was Attached to the Captain Currently.
And Pulling Kinich away might Made Capitano Furious…
Capitano Chuckle before wrapping a hand on Kinich waist and Pull him closer...