[That makes him smile again, more broadly. A hint of boyish shyness in the way he looks away for just a moment before looking back at her.
John's definitely got height on her. Upwards of six foot, versus her five foot something. He used to be taller, but if you pull enough G's for a long enough period of time, you're bound to lose a few inches to spinal compression. Even worse if you've ejected, which John hasn't had to the pleasure of doing yet. He's become something of an expert at crash landings.
His descent feels a little steep right now, but John's always flown a little fast and loose. In a jet, it's always better to go faster than slower. You never know when you'll get blown out of the sky.]
I'd kiss you without the mistletoe, for the record. If you were into it.
[He lifts a gloved hand to Alex's chin, tilting her face up towards him the same time as he leans down, and catches her mouth with his.
There's nothing rough about the kiss, not from his end, anyway. They may be two consenting adults, but he'd rather let Alex lead than push her any farther than she's comfortable with. He hums affirmatively against her mouth. She might feel John still smiling.]
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John's definitely got height on her. Upwards of six foot, versus her five foot something. He used to be taller, but if you pull enough G's for a long enough period of time, you're bound to lose a few inches to spinal compression. Even worse if you've ejected, which John hasn't had to the pleasure of doing yet. He's become something of an expert at crash landings.
His descent feels a little steep right now, but John's always flown a little fast and loose. In a jet, it's always better to go faster than slower. You never know when you'll get blown out of the sky.]
I'd kiss you without the mistletoe, for the record. If you were into it.
[He lifts a gloved hand to Alex's chin, tilting her face up towards him the same time as he leans down, and catches her mouth with his.
There's nothing rough about the kiss, not from his end, anyway. They may be two consenting adults, but he'd rather let Alex lead than push her any farther than she's comfortable with. He hums affirmatively against her mouth. She might feel John still smiling.]