midnightstar | How it should have happened!

"If you do this, you won't be able to come back. They'll think of you as a traitor or a spy, the same as Allen." Komui had said. Well, she probably wouldn't be judged AS harshly as Allen, but it wouldn't look favorably on Lenalee if she up and abandoned the Order to chase after him. It was one thing to drag him back, but knowing what would wait for him if she did, she had no intention of doing so. And she had no intention of leaving his side once she found him either.

This... was not what she had dreamed of when she thought about the days of not being needed in the Order - when she and Allen could live together, even with Komui. But she didn't regret her decision. She did, however, worry about Komui once she left - because he would probably take the consequences for it. Sure he reassured her about it, that he would be fine - and that he would even follow as soon as he could, if he could -- lord knows they would be watching him like a /hawk/ if they didn't imprison him or something.

Was this really the right thing to do? Abandon her family for her love? Lenalee shook her head. Had to stop thinking like that. Komui was no fool, and he had his own allies there. He'd be fine.. besides, the dreams she had when she was able to sleep.. they worried her. frightened her, even.

No, that's a laugh. She hadn't been able to sleep properly since Allen took off. That's why she went out with the team to try and find them - but since they were called back, Lenalee couldnt help but disagree with the decision. Which is why she called her brother on a secure line and ..he already knew honestly. He knew she wouldn't agree to peacefully going back, after all she and Allen had been through.

So with her brother's blessing, reassurance and request that she convey his worries to Allen as well, Lenalee made an excuse that she needed to use the bathroom, and bolted the moment she was out of sight. Once she lost her pursuers, she would focus on searching for Allen properly. And pray (ha) she wasn't making a horrible mistake.

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Lenalee could wear anything and she would still look like a goddess in Allen's eyes. Then again his bias in that regard was second only to Komui so maybe he wasn't the best judge in that regard.

He smiled wryly at her remark but slowly and peacefully set to work on running the brush through her soft silky hair.

"You're not the only one. Moments like these reminded me of simpler times whenever I reflect on them."

Lenalee glanced behind herself briefly, then straightened again, closing her eyes and relaxing at the feel of her hair being brushed. "...we'll have that again, somehow.. I know it." Even if they have to take it with their own hands. ...and never go back to the Order. She bit her lower lip for a second - these peaceful moments with Allen were going to be absolutely vital when it came to traveling for the next...who knows how long. She plucked at the blanket absently. "Haha, it really does feel like that, like we're just getting ready for the next mission, when you're with me like this."

"I would love nothing more." Allen agreed with tender smile before leaning a little closer while his hands kept combing through her luscious hair, reveling in the softness and texture of Lenalee's lovely hair.

"Mmm I can definitely feel that. Still I love having you so close. Right where you belong~"

Lenalee sighed, almost purring at the hair brushing, she was so relaxed. "And right where I'll always be.. by your side." She murmured with a soft sigh. "Hmhm... it feels like you're working magic right now - just having you brush my hair is so soothing and relaxing, it's almost meditative." She could probably fall asleep in his arms from him doing that, if they had a crackling fire to listen to, or the rhythmic sound of rain. If she hadn't already just woken up from sleeping and was fairly wide awake at least.

"Honestly. I think you sometimes underestimate how much power your words have." Allen chuckled helplessly as he kept working his 'magic' over Lenalee, the cozy intimate atmosphere between them filling the room and spilling out through what little cracks it could find in the room itself.

Little by little they were overwhelming the entire hotel with cuteness waves. Soon all would fall under their power and they would rule, side by side as-- sorry, got sidetracked.

Lenalee giggled softly, "Maybe so, but I could say the same about you, couldn't I?" She's lost count how many times he's left her breathless - without kisses even - just from a few simple words. Heck, even a smile could do it for her.

Allen would rule over anything with Lenalee by his side. Be it hearts or souls in the city. No one else woudl be more fitting to share that kind of thing with him.

"Oh? How so?" Yes he actually asked that.

Lenalee gave him a skeptical glance, "Do you really not know or are you playing innocent with me right now?" He was always a little dense in certain matters but SURELY he knew this one, right...? She narrowed her eyes suspiciously at him - though she was careful not to move too much and disrupt the brushing.

"Now why would you think that~?" yes he was messing with her and sounding wholly unapologetic about it as he hummed softly with each brush stroke to her hair. This was far too calming for words to describe. This tranquility. Was something he really had missed for so long.

Lenalee chuckled at how unapologetic he was being- but it also felt so strangely calming listening to him hum like that while brushing her hair. Oh it was just one mroe reason he would probably kick himself for evern thinking of leaving her, should the notion ever cross his mind again. "Hmmm, I'm not sure we have the kind of time for me to list all of the reasons," She suggested, sticking her tongue out at him cheekily.

The risk of that happening wasn't completely gone yet since if things really did come to the hardest choice he would definitely opt to save her by any means necessary.

"Maybe you can tell me more when we're on the train then~ UNtil that moment however I should finish taking care of oyur hair~"

Hopefuly it would never really coem to that. Lenalee chuckled softly, "Well that's fair, we'll have plenty of time on the train to keep ourselves occupied that way." With her telling him endless things - in all likelihood, praiseworthy words for how much she loved and adored him. Still they couldn't get distracted with goofing off while brushing her hiar, and she sat properly at attnetion to let him finish what he was doing - with a soft purr of contentment. "Do you think I should change it?" She rather liked it the way it was, but if he had a preference..

"Change it? How exactly?" Allen wasn't sure if she meant cutting it or just a new hairstyle. Because if it was the former he would be 100000% against it. Allen was likely second only to Komui when it came to singing the praise of Lenalee's hair.

Oh heavens no, she did the short hairstyle already (not entirely willingly, mind) and she remembered Komui's reaction to it. "Maybe a different hairstyle?" She absently reached up and toyed with a few strands of hair that he had already brushed out nicely, and smoothed her hand against it. "I was wondering if maybe you would want to see it differently."

"Mmmm as long as it's not cutting it, you can surprise me if you feel like it~" Allen wouldn't really want to shcange perfection but if Lenalee had ideas of her own for sokme changes he wouldn't be against it. For the most part.

"I am curious what kind of hairdo you'd go with."

Lenalee let out a silent sigh of relief, "Hmmm... In that case, I could try a few different ones while we're on the train." She wouldn't want to do something overly fancy or complicated - he would probably feel guilty for messing up her hair when she put a lot of time into styling it. Oooooor he'd like seeing it rumpled and messy -- hrm. Hard to say really.

"Yeah that sounds like it could be fun" Though he had to admit that disheveled look after a particularly wild night together DID carry an insane ammount of alure for him. Maybe he was just that biased in the end? Did it really matter when it didn't harm anyone? Probably not. Or maybe he just didn't care.

What if she just ruffled up her hair to look disheveled intentionally- or unintentionally just from running her hand through her hair while thinking? Or she just went for the disheveled look before tugging him into bed to curl up with him and relax. Either way, they were both pretty biased, bit it was fine since it only effected them both. And they welcomed the attention besides. "Then that'll be a good way to spend some of our time on the train."

Those were two very tempting options and the third was just as much so. Allen had to remind himself to pry away from her again since his hands were starting to get frisky again from having Lenalee so close.

"I agree. It'll make things go by in a flash."

Oho, she could tell he was starting to feel frisky again, and she had to hide a smile. And remind herself as well - they could get frisky later. Gotta keep her eyes on target for now. "I think that'll do for now," she murmured, raising a hand to touch her hair as he managed to pry himself away. "We should get dressed, don't you think?"

Darn it seemed she was determined to stick to their intended schedule after all. There is a faint mutinous grumble that sounds out from Allen as he slowly unravels from around Lenalee. But not before taking one last long nuzzle against her hair.

"Don't fuss," Lenalee playfully scolded, "You don't want to miss the train do you?" Actually maybe he did since then they'd have to kill time waiting for the next one... oh she's on to you, Walker. "Once we get our tickets and get on the train we can spend the entire ride in bed." ...that...came out a little differently from how she meant it, so she coughed a little with a slight blush, leaning a bit against him before giving him a gentle nudge to get his clothing.

She'd be lying if she said she wasn't looking forward to telling the staff that she and her husband (if she can even get the word out) would be checking out. It made her giddy and tickled and flustered her all at once.

"Mmmm I'm going to refrain from commenting on that." Allen grumbled with a sigh but he knew she was in the right all along. He just wished he could do what he actually desired. Though when Lenalee phrased her argument in THAT suggestive of a choice of phrase it seemed to get him a little more willing.

"Well since you put it that way." With which he leaned over to peck her cheek and finally go retrieve the clothes.

He'd also be caught quite off guard if she did use that word for him. Flattered but definitely caught off guard.

Unfortunately she still could only say it in her head still. Though introducing herself as Mrs. Walker was definitely still on the docket. Probably. She chuckled softly at Allen's grumbling until he finally agreed to her promise, flashing an affectionate smile at him with the peck to her cheek ...and steal a cheeky lingering glance for a second or two when he went to get his clothes before turning to get her own. "Um.. do you have to talk to those people you were with before we go?" That won't be awkward at all - maybe she should wait a short distance away.. even though he's promised to stay with her, there was still a twisting sensation in her stomach at the thought of being more than five feet away from him. Not because she worried he'd go back on his word and she'd have to chase him down again though.

Allen shook his head since he did make preparations in case he had to sdisappear without warning. He'd just mail back the costume before they got on the train but given the nature of his current circumstance he had long since mastered the art of just disappearing without causing too much trouble.

"No I left a letter with the ring master to open in case I just don't come back one day."