Title/theme: CHILDISH
Genre: fluff
Approx time line: Phase 42 of GS
Summary: "Is that why you act so immature sometimes?"

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"You look like you could use some coffee," Mwu observed as he set the mug down in front of his captain, before taking a seat across from her.

She smiled weakly. "Thanks."

"Something troubling you?" he asked, almost casually, as he took a swig out of his own cup.

She groaned and rested her head on the table. "I'm just tired that's all."

"Right…" he raised an eyebrow, unconvinced.

She exhaled, the air blowing up at her bangs. He knew her too well.

"I guess, I'm a bit worried, about our mission," she mumbled, staring off into space. "I mean, even the children are fighting."

Her eyes widened as suddenly a thought occurred to her. She lifted her head and looked at his expectant face.

"In fact, except for you, all of our pilots are teenagers."

He narrowed his eyes. "Are you implying something?"

She didn't answer, just turned her head to hide the smile creeping onto her face, amused by her new discovery and his reaction to it.

He sighed and leaned back in his chair. "Yeah yeah, I know. I stick out like a sore thumb. The captain at Heliopolis pointed that out to me as well," he said flatly. Then he grumbled, "Makes me feel old. And I'm only twenty-eight!"

"Is that why you act so immature sometimes?" she asked, thoroughly amused.

He was unfazed. "Hey, I gotta do something to feel young." He rested his feet on her desk, a pen sticking out the corner of his mouth as he returned her look of amusement.

She shook her head, laughing. "I guess it has the desired effect. Now get your feet off my table!" she said as she shoved at his feet, causing him to almost topple over.

The way that he managed to maintain his balance while trying hard to look dignified made her laugh again.

"You're very entertaining, you know."

He stood up and gave an exaggerated bow. "Why thank you! I'm glad to be of service."

Grinning, he walked to her side and embraced her, resting his head on her shoulder. "Anything else I can do for you?"

She laughed and ruffled his blond curls. "Sometimes, it seems that you never grew up."

He just grinned. "Thank you."

"It wasn't meant as a compliment."

"That's okay." He kissed her neck. "As long as you don't find me too childish all of the time..."

"Mmm," she closed her eyes and let his lips caress her skin. "No, you're not childish all of the time..."

AN: yay more fluff! well, it's true, Mwu is the only pilot in the Triple Ship Alliance over 18 :D