The Flow of Love

[Unna Hi Chaanu]

"It will be fun!" Unna exclaimed. She grabbed Ni by the hand and began to lead her out of the garden. It was probably a good thing that they didn't make it to the center, because Unna still couldn't face the center statue without crying as of the last time she tried. As Unna guided Ni through the garden, she rambled on for a while. "This is my first date," Unna said, stating the obvious. "We should get flowers..." Unna giggled, "but not from here," She abruptly added. "We mustn't pick the flowers here, because it is a monument! The Baku Parks Services forbids it!"

"What kind of flowers do you like?" Unna asked. "You know what kind of flower is my favorite, but I like all of the flowers! I didn't know we were going on a date, or I could have bought some!"

[Gar]

Ni looked a little deflated as she let her friend drag her through the park. But when Unna asked her what her favorite flower was, her mischievous grin returned. "My favorite flower is the one that is part of a woman," she answered craftily, squeezing Unna's hand a little, "In fact, now that I think of it, some of them do look like roses."

[Unna Hi Chaanu]

Unna stopped dead in her tracks. "I...I am saving my special lady flower for my wedding night," Unna informed Ni happily before changing the subject. "Do you like fondue? There's a fondue restaurant I've been wanting to try. I'm so happy to have a girlfriend to share fondue with now!" Unna clenched Ni's hand and continued to lead her out of the garden.

[Gar]

Ni laughed louder than ever. "Of course you are...yes, Fondue would be nice..."

[Unna Hi Chaanu]

Unna continued to lead Ni through the gardens, and continued to point out the fountains they walked past until they got to the end of the garden. "...and that isn't even half of them! If you take another entrance, you see completely different fountains! We must go to the center fountain sometime! Which one was your favorite?" Unna asked as she excitedly escorted Ni to the fondue restaurant.

[Gar]

Ni shakes her head, smiling. "I have no favorite, remember? I am able to appreciate each fountain for its unique, different gifts and experiences."

[Unna Hi Chaanu]

Unna frowned, and looked down at the ground as she walked and realized that Ni likely viewed most things in this way. It was already starting to hurt. "Is it that way with me and all of the other beings you've gone on dates with?" Unna didn't even look up. Her pace slowed down. Deep down, she knew she wasn't special enough for Ni to want only Unna forever. Unna had never even kissed anyone on the lips before.

[Gar]

Ni sighs. She steps in front of Unna and tips her chin up gently with one finger so that she could see her eyes. "Hun, your notion of love is very sweet, and I do want to try this exclusive thing. But do understand my side of things: that sharing something does not make that something less than what it is, or less special. Sharing is a beautiful experience. I'm here with you because I'm willing to try the alternative to what I have known. However, it is hardly realistic to think that we would be sure of everything that we'd want from each other on our first date." She tilts her head and raises her brows to emphasize her point.

[Unna Hi Chaanu]

"I understand the words, but I can not understand the feeling behind them," Unna replied sincerely, stepping around Ni. She resumed leading Ni to the fondue restaurant not saying much else on the way, but they were almost there.

"Fondue for two!" Unna said to the hostess. She perked up once inside the restaurant, because she had been wanting to order fondue for two for a very long time. She didn't bother asking Ni if she had ever eaten at a fondue restaurant before. The hostess seated them at a table with a nice, hot fountain of melted cheese in front of them.

"Our date has a theme!" Unna smiled and batted her eyes. "This is so romantic!"

[Gar]

Ni makes a point in sitting right next to the Iktachi, rather than across from her. She slips an arm around Unna's waist. "What theme is that, shy one? Fountains?" Ni playfully nuzzled Unna's cheek, "Or is it incessant teasing?"