>you ask Mikey on another date >she crosses her arms and taps her foot >so cute >you ask Mikey to take you on another date >"I planned on it, Anon." >you suggest the renaissance fair >she likes history so much it would be fun >you could even wear that cool armor she got you >"In public?" >you don't see why not >"Oh no. There is no reason why not. That is just normal armor. You can wear it." >Be Anon >Expected Mikey to kinda shift her view to others as some kind of noble warrior >She doesn't, she grabs her divine armor which gleams in the Lord's rays >At the Ren fair she keeps boasting her historical prowess, explaining many battles from the first Hebrew battles to the Catholic crusades >As you're walking around a very scantily and skimpy dressed young woman comes up to you, she's dresses like a priestess of some kind >Keeps getting close and kind of follows you around >She finally calls you over and gets closer, telling you she digs the armor and to ditch your "sister" for a bit >You try to politely decline and back off a bit >Your pleas fall on deaf ears as you're not a very social person >"Anon! What are you doing!?" >oshitohfuckshesgonnakickyourass >You stutter out that you're sorry >"That's not important! What's important is this...this...HARLOT'S attire!" >The woman brushed her off saying to stop role-playing and to let her brother (you) have fun >"Bro...brother!? That's my boyfriend you shameless whore!" >You're both stunned, even Mikey places a hand around her mouth >The woman is enraged, and tries to walk up to Mikey >uhoh >The woman stops and backs away, suddenly fearful and quickly apologizes then runs off >You look back at Mikey and realize she's radiating a very frightening aura >She looks at you and looks scared, the feeling of fear is gone >You walk up to her and she apologizes, saying she shouldn't have acted so rash >You apologize as well and you both hug it out >You both go on about the fair normally >Except... >That sentence lingers in your mind >"...boyfriend..." >Mikey would never outright state it like that unless she meant it >Look down at her and see she's enjoying some fresh celery sticks >You're the luckiest guy in the world >Mikey and you try to enjoy the rest of the ren fair >she keeps pointing out historical inaccuracies >"A German sallet? With tenth century style chain?" >you just smile and nod >and hand her some honey roasted nuts you bought >thankfully she brought two big jugs of water for a whole day of walking around in armor and eating salty snacks >you don't know where she keeps them but it's a relief when you take a break >you watch the juggling acrobatics show >Mikey flutters her wings >"I could do flips like that for you, Anon. I simply do not wish to upset the performers." >she'll definitely give you an air show when you get home >then you get to the games >"How many prizes would you like, Anon?" >as much as she can win you guess >shouldn't have said that >the knife toss, the archery range, whack-a-knave >her fluffy hands are a blur as she aces every one >you're left with an armful of stuffed animals >then you come to the main attraction >the strongman game >"You have been training very hard, Anon. You can do it." >you're nudged up to the front of the line >you pick up the hammer >three tries >first one you heave it up, and your hand slips >whump >you make a little divot in the dirt >you growl and try again >this time you hit the target as hard as you can >the roller gets about halfway up the board then falls down with a disappointing clink >you step back from the game and sigh >still not good enough >there's a rush of wings at your back >Mikey's voice tickling your ear >"I believe in you, Anon." >you step forward again >reinvigorated >and grip the hammer >it feels half as heavy as before >you heave it up >and down smack dab in the middle of the target >the bar clangs >the roller whirs >and DING! >it hits the gong so hard it echoes over the entire fair >"Winner!" >the barker cries >you get your pick of prizes >only one choice >you grab a little stuffed knight with a sword and shield >and you give it to Mikey >the perfect gift for your girlfriend >Mikey offers to carry all your stuffed animals >she somehow fits them all in a pocket or something on her robe >you still hold on to your favorite, a little stuffed rabbit >it's brown like Mikey, but lacks her white spots >still feels nice to have it poking out of the authentic leatherwork pouch on your back >the two of you wander around the fair for a while >checking out shops and stalls >but with Mikey hovering over your shoulder you don't have a chance to pick something out for her >nothing you'll keep a secret anyways >as you walk down one row of stalls Mikey grabs your shoulder plate and points toward a wide open pavilion in an open field where a crowd was gathered >"What's going on down there?" >you look closer >it looks like they have some sort of dance >"We are going." >huh? >but you still have a few shops >"Anon. We are going dancing." >yes >you are going dancing with Mikey >Mikey practically drags you to the pavilion by the tabard >there's some lively music going and a crowd of people are dancing in pairs to a band of minstrels >one of the minstrels is using an electric keyboard >Mikey takes the lead >at first it's awkward cause you have to lean down to reach her hands >but then she flaps her wings and hovers at chest height >and then a little higher so you look up to her >she takes your hand and then puts her other hand on your waist >"I will lead. This dance is a Basse." >you have no idea what that means >but Mikey is easy to follow along with >with her feet hovering off the ground you can't step on her toes >"One-two-three, four-five-six. One-two-three, four-five-six." >you do your best to move your feet in time >you stumble once or twice but Mikey just smiles and encourages >"It's okay. I have a little more practice at this." >the plucking strings come to a crescendo and Mikey spins you around one last time >then suddenly she dips you >you cling onto Mikey so you don't fall >but she holds you up easily >armor and all >for a moment the world fades away >you're not in the middle of a field in the summer heat in a crowd >it's just you and Mikey >and Mikey's everything >she's the light, and the music, and the warmth >her eyes sparkle >when she lifts you back up you can't hold back from kissing her >a simple brush >your lips meet her >her fur gently tickling your skin >Mikey stiffens and frowns >oh no >you messed it up >you went too far >she's going to hate you >what were you thinking >oh no >no no no >she's still angry >"Anon." >why do you ruin everything? >"I was supposed to kiss you." >you blink >and then she kisses you back >it's just as brief >but more forceful >and then she draws back with a sigh >her wings are fluttering >Mikey shivers and gently lowers to the ground >her eyes are still shining >"This has been lovely, Anon." >you finish the day at the food stalls >you go with a classic giant turkey leg >after getting Mikey's permission to ruin your diet >"Very well. Since it is a special occasion." >Mikey got the salad >while you're eating she fiddles with something under her robe >when the meal is done and you stand to go she stops you >"Anon." >you ask her what's up >"There is one thing I wanted to give you. Here." >from under her robe Mikey pulls a new tabard >this one is different from the white and red one you're wearing >the main color is blue, the same soft blue of her robe >and on it is the symbol of a hare on its hind legs >the hare is green >the same green as her eyes >it's perfect