smashacademy | Miller Entry: 003

[... How tiny her hands were compared to his. He hadn't really ever noticed.]

Any place in particular you'd like to go or do you want me to surprise you?

[Peach was feeling her heart skip just a little bit. Though whether this meant that she simply thought this was charming or that this meant...well, she didn't know.]

I'm happy where ever we go. I'm not a picky person.

Alright. I know a good spot...

[And thus he led the princess to a rather fancy restaurant. The lights were dim inside and the stereo system softly played classic Italian music and tunes. Perfect place to set a romantic mood. It was a bit packed but they thankfully didn't have to wait for a table. Being the.. gentleman(?) he was, Miller pulled out the chair for Peach to sit, then sat across from her]

So, how've you been lately?

[Peach cannot believe how charming and adorable this whole thing was. She would see all the lovey dovey couples all over the place and they happened to be at a place filled with some of the most lovey dovey types. Cute, quaint yet fancy restaurant, a gentleman(?!) pulling out a chair for her. It was like it came out of some movie, oh my goodness. She accepted every little sweet thing around her, and formally thanked Miller Snake as he pulled a chair for her. She let out a sigh however when he asked that question.]

I have been doing better.

I still feel awful for that whole mess in the amusement park, I must have caused so much trouble.

[Miller smiled, leaning forward slightly as he rested his cheek against his hand]

Nah, trust me. That was an easy mission compared to some of the ones I've gone through.

Besides, rescuing a lovely lady from a tyrant is right up my alley.

[Peach smiled in relief. He didn't seem troubled. So she made a laugh.]

Hmm well, seeing as how rough you've treated students at your boot camp, I'm quite sure you've had your share of difficulties. You are a soldier after all, right?

Indeed, I am but I treat my students rough in order to bring out their best. That's what commanding officers do, after all.

I bet the person who trained you was the same way.

They always say a student is as good as your teacher.

I've been taught by royal ministers on how to be a proper princess myself.

[Pause.]

But I suppose even if you're taught by someone you only get far unless if you have a passion for what you do.

You are quite the princess...

[Eyebrow wiggle then he sits back and becomes somewhat more serious.]

Big Boss was an amazing teacher. I've never met anyone quite like him...

Big Boss...? [She mused with the name. Codename. We were delving into something deep, looking at his face.]

I can see you regard him highly.

[That's all she's says. Care to elaborate.]

[Oh Peach. He somewhat wishes he could tell you his true feelings about Big Boss... but unfortunately he has to fanboy like Kaz would.]

I do. He gives soldiers another chance and the strength to continue on. We were enemies the first time on the battle field... but he ended up saving me. I owe my life to him.

[Peach obviously has little knowledge on war. But she knew what it was like to make a comrade within a stressful situation. In all the adventures she had, she'd even teamed up with Bowser at some points.]

I see, so he was your comrade on the battlefield and a friend off of it.

Sounds like Big Boss was a wonderful man.

Yeah, he was. Kinda wish he were here. He'd be hilarious to watch around Christmas time. Poor bastard believes in Santa Claus.

[Liquid was inwardly seething. His father, the man that deemed him inferior, believed in fucking Santa Claus. It had to be a joke. He wished it was a joke... but sadly, it was the truth.]

Santa Claus?

[Peach laughed a little. What to say about such things.]

I find that adorable in some way.

[A big tough soldier believes in a children's myth.]

Everyone keeps a piece of themselves from childhood, I suppose.

Yeah, I guess you're right... He loves cardboard boxes too. Not sure why.

[Actually, Liquid understood why. There was just something about a box... beckoning him to go inside. He realized how much of an idiot he looked like though using one so he rarely did]

He'd be a good teacher here. But enough about him... Why don't you tell me a bit about yourself?

Sounds like a professor we once had. I believe his name was, ah, Snake.

[Oh, okay, Kaz said stuff about him so it was fair.]

Hmmm, nothing is particularly interesting about my own life.

[Except her kidnapping record, yeesh.]

Most of my time as a princess was doing the duties that came with it.

[The name sparked his interest. Although he knew his brother had been at the school previously, he wanted to learn more.]

Snake... As in.. Naked Snake?

[He knew it was Solid but... got to play the Miller act.]

And what exactly are a princess's duties? I know about ruling over people but...

Hmmm, I am unsure. He just went by Snake often so that was what a lot of people called him.

[She smiled softly.]

If I was just to rule over people, I'd be a terrible princess.

My people matter a lot to me, so I must do what I can to do good things for them. Having a kingdom means nothing if people aren't happy living in it.

Hm. I suppose it could've been him...

[And now time to get the suave on]

Not many rulers seem to be as kind and caring as you. You certainly are a rare gem of a princess... and a woman.

Miller Entry: 003

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject