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[Takumi doesn't get what's so hard to understand when who wouldn't like Xander? Has Leo seen the man? He's all the things mentioned before and gorgeous in that stressed dad kind of way.]
Well. You heard right. I like Xander... [It is, undeniably, weird to repeat. He's kept this crush tucked away for what feels like so long now that actually admitting it is no longer terrifying. Just weird. ... okay, maybe a little terrifying. With how real this suddenly makes it. In the "now he's not the only one who knows" sense. "It's out there now, it's real." ] A-and don't get me wrong, I'm not asking you to hook us up or anything - just .... I don't even know if he's single. [A pause] Or likes guys at all, y'know?
[Just. Help.]
Well. You heard right. I like Xander... [It is, undeniably, weird to repeat. He's kept this crush tucked away for what feels like so long now that actually admitting it is no longer terrifying. Just weird. ... okay, maybe a little terrifying. With how real this suddenly makes it. In the "now he's not the only one who knows" sense. "It's out there now, it's real." ] A-and don't get me wrong, I'm not asking you to hook us up or anything - just .... I don't even know if he's single. [A pause] Or likes guys at all, y'know?
[Just. Help.]
Hang on. [ Before Leo can get too far with that (unknown to her, faked) messed up knot, she stops him completely, hands tightening a bit around his. ] Watch me closely, Prince Leo.
[ And she does it again, but as she goes through the motions she wonders aloud. ] I don't get it - if not for this knot, you'd have this down perfectly... [ Once she ties the knot twice, for good measure, she undoes it and takes a step back. ]
Would you try it one more time? [ And she's really got her eye on him this time, but on him in general, not just his hands. ]
[ And she does it again, but as she goes through the motions she wonders aloud. ] I don't get it - if not for this knot, you'd have this down perfectly... [ Once she ties the knot twice, for good measure, she undoes it and takes a step back. ]
Would you try it one more time? [ And she's really got her eye on him this time, but on him in general, not just his hands. ]
[ Without thinking, Oboro scoots closer to Takumi, so close that when she takes hold of the fabric gently to get a better look at his work, her head presses against his and she's more or less leaning against him.
And, of course, she's all smiles when she sees said work. The stitches aren't perfect but for a complete beginner, they're really good???? ] Exactly like that, Lord Takumi! Looks like you're getting the hang of it pretty quickly. [ She's!!! So proud!!! Of her lord!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA ]
And, of course, she's all smiles when she sees said work. The stitches aren't perfect but for a complete beginner, they're really good???? ] Exactly like that, Lord Takumi! Looks like you're getting the hang of it pretty quickly. [ She's!!! So proud!!! Of her lord!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA ]
Edited 2018-08-07 04:15 (UTC)
[ While Keaton's not touching him, Takumi's still able to sense how close he still is, despite saying he didn't need him for anything. So after a few moments, he sets Fujin Yumi down again and looks at Keaton. ] If you don't need anything, why are you still here?
[ Poor, poor Takumi. But even if he had a right to tease - gods knows he was just as much of a mess trying to figure out if he even stood a chance with Oboro - Leo knew better than to do so. He just gives Takumi what he hopes is a comforting squeeze on the shoulder. ]
Let me reassure you, he's interested in guys. He told me such when I came out to him. [ Which was definitely an experience, and something he's not going to dwell on right now. ] And if he's seeing anyone, he hasn't mentioned it to any of us. [ So he's in the clear, at least. ]
So if there's anything I can do to help you, don't hesitate to ask. [ He jostles him a bit. ] Don't overthink this.
Let me reassure you, he's interested in guys. He told me such when I came out to him. [ Which was definitely an experience, and something he's not going to dwell on right now. ] And if he's seeing anyone, he hasn't mentioned it to any of us. [ So he's in the clear, at least. ]
So if there's anything I can do to help you, don't hesitate to ask. [ He jostles him a bit. ] Don't overthink this.
[Without further ado, they go into town together to find some bells! And while there are a multitude of distractions (keaton finding odd trash and trinkets in stalls, laslow becoming enamored with beautiful yet unaffordable dance wear, or the two of them just being far too schmoopy with each other) they end up finding a very cute set of bells to wrap around Laslow's tail.
And so Laslow will jingle until he gets used to his new wolf tail, and maybe even continue to after.]
And so Laslow will jingle until he gets used to his new wolf tail, and maybe even continue to after.]
[You're gonna make him say it?!?!?!
Keaton deflates with a groan.] Okay, fine, maybe I wanted to hang out with you a bit. But only maybe and if you don't want to, it's fine or whatever. [Just y'know, say it straight to him. None of this unclear "I dont want to hang out with you but dont want to hurt your feels bullshit." He's an idiot.]
Keaton deflates with a groan.] Okay, fine, maybe I wanted to hang out with you a bit. But only maybe and if you don't want to, it's fine or whatever. [Just y'know, say it straight to him. None of this unclear "I dont want to hang out with you but dont want to hurt your feels bullshit." He's an idiot.]
It has to be you. There's no way we could see the Junimo off without you here. [Vero too, feels his eyes well up with tears for the second time in less than an hour as Inigo holds him. He's a sympathy cries but it really is just overwhelming how touching and magical this moment is. He had no idea this is how his day would go when he woke up and made his way over to the clinic this morning.
He kisses Inigo's hair again, and again, and again while his boyfriend cries himself out.] Whenever you're ready, Inigo. Take your time. [And he means it. Inigo can take all the time he needs before handing off those flowers.]
He kisses Inigo's hair again, and again, and again while his boyfriend cries himself out.] Whenever you're ready, Inigo. Take your time. [And he means it. Inigo can take all the time he needs before handing off those flowers.]
[He isn't sure what to do now. Leo holds the fabric loosely in his hands and chances a glance up at Oboro before quickly looking back down at his hands.
Oboro's watching him, he can tell. He can feel her eyes on him. So he supposes the gig is up. She'll see right through him if he fakes it again.
He ties the knot proper this time, but doesn't say a word.]
Oboro's watching him, he can tell. He can feel her eyes on him. So he supposes the gig is up. She'll see right through him if he fakes it again.
He ties the knot proper this time, but doesn't say a word.]
[ Kunimi can't imagine Lord Oikawa being too happy about that one... but Semi absolutely doesn't need salt rubbed into his wounds. So that hand on his shoulder turns into a half embrace as he quietly says ] I'm sorry.
[ Because Kunimi doesn't have a lot of reassurance for him when it's a definite possibility no one will see Shirabu ever again. ]
[ Because Kunimi doesn't have a lot of reassurance for him when it's a definite possibility no one will see Shirabu ever again. ]
[ Keaton's an idiot, but so is Takumi, who looks genuinely baffled at the sudden confession. ] Me? [ yeah no shit who else is here with you takumi ] But I'm really not great company. You'd have more fun with someone else, that's for sure.
[ It's really not a "no", just... what the fuck. ]
[ It's really not a "no", just... what the fuck. ]
[ After what feels like an eternity (to Inigo, at least) his tears begin to slow and he lifts his head up with a particularly wet sniffle. ] T- together. We'll do it together. [ Because while Inigo started this project, it was through Vero's efforts that they've gotten here, so it's only right they finish it hand in hand.
With Vero by his side, Inigo squats down and gently places the sunflower in the basket. A familiar spark of magic shoots out, leaving a strange machine in its place that Inigo doesn't even acknowledge. Not with the Junimos suddenly popping up around them, chirping in their mysterious and cute way.
"The last bundle... Farewell... Inigo, Vero..."
Inigo blinks back his tears and follows the Junimos to their hut, one last time. The final star appears above the mantle of the fireplace and as the Junimos jump with glee, their bodies begin to fade - a sign that finally, finally, it was time for them to leave.
He drops to his knees in the dirt and holds one of their little arms in his hands, a warm but shaky smile on his face.
"Gud-Bai!" "Bai!" "Bai!" ] ... Goodbye, my friends. Thank you for everything.
[ And in the blink of an eye, the Junimos and their hut vanish, leaving a solid wood floor beneath Inigo's knees, and a beautiful, spotless community center surrounding them. ]
With Vero by his side, Inigo squats down and gently places the sunflower in the basket. A familiar spark of magic shoots out, leaving a strange machine in its place that Inigo doesn't even acknowledge. Not with the Junimos suddenly popping up around them, chirping in their mysterious and cute way.
"The last bundle... Farewell... Inigo, Vero..."
Inigo blinks back his tears and follows the Junimos to their hut, one last time. The final star appears above the mantle of the fireplace and as the Junimos jump with glee, their bodies begin to fade - a sign that finally, finally, it was time for them to leave.
He drops to his knees in the dirt and holds one of their little arms in his hands, a warm but shaky smile on his face.
"Gud-Bai!" "Bai!" "Bai!" ] ... Goodbye, my friends. Thank you for everything.
[ And in the blink of an eye, the Junimos and their hut vanish, leaving a solid wood floor beneath Inigo's knees, and a beautiful, spotless community center surrounding them. ]
Edited 2018-08-10 20:17 (UTC)
[ Oboro is pretty good at reading people. With Takumi's moods, she has to be - and as a tailor, she trained herself to better understand the difference between a client's actual approval and an unwillingness to take up more of her time than necessary.
So her previous thoughts of something being wrong return to the surface, and instead of heaping a load of (admittedly, still deserved) praise, she folds her arms in front of her and asks point blank. ] Is something the matter, Prince Leo? [ If he were as lost as he seemed, wouldn't he be happier now, to finally understand? ]
So her previous thoughts of something being wrong return to the surface, and instead of heaping a load of (admittedly, still deserved) praise, she folds her arms in front of her and asks point blank. ] Is something the matter, Prince Leo? [ If he were as lost as he seemed, wouldn't he be happier now, to finally understand? ]
[AAAAH HA HA HA.......... Takumi had asked Oboro to show him how to sew with the genuine intention of learning the craft. But it's awfully distracting when she presses her head against his like that.
And when she smiles at him like that? Takumi's struck.
He can't help but stare at her while she gushes proudly over him and for once her words aren't embarrassing and overwhelming because they're just noise in his ear. He's too busy drinking in her every expression, the sound of her voice, all the feelings she makes swell within his heart. He's had a crush on Oboro for ages and he's managed to keep it on lockdown but this might just be the breaking point for Takumi.
When she simmers down, Takumi also moves without thinking. He leans in and shifts his head in just the slightest so their noses bunp and then he's pressing a gentle kiss to her lips.
And a whole split second later, he's pulling back.] Uh -
[AAAAAAAAA]
SORRY. I didn't -- forget I did that - I'm sorry!
And when she smiles at him like that? Takumi's struck.
He can't help but stare at her while she gushes proudly over him and for once her words aren't embarrassing and overwhelming because they're just noise in his ear. He's too busy drinking in her every expression, the sound of her voice, all the feelings she makes swell within his heart. He's had a crush on Oboro for ages and he's managed to keep it on lockdown but this might just be the breaking point for Takumi.
When she simmers down, Takumi also moves without thinking. He leans in and shifts his head in just the slightest so their noses bunp and then he's pressing a gentle kiss to her lips.
And a whole split second later, he's pulling back.] Uh -
[AAAAAAAAA]
SORRY. I didn't -- forget I did that - I'm sorry!
[Leo normally isn't one for grand events - he hates crowds and small talk which is always exactly what any kind of event is - but he would kill for an excuse, a dinner, a ball, anything, to show off his new array of headbands and the brooch. Leo's not surprised that the headbands are all beautiful, even the simpler ones, when Camilla's sense of style has always been peak. But the brooch is so gorgeous that Leo finds himself floored. Xander can sometimes.. miss the mark with these sorts of things. It's tasteful and as thoughtful as the rest of the gifts have been.
Everything about this day has been so touching... Leo's managed to keep his eyes dry up until not but he has a feeling it wont last till the end of the day. Or much longer depending on what this letter says or who he'll be meeting next.
He gingerly takes the letter from Camilla. What does his most beloved have in store for him next?]
Everything about this day has been so touching... Leo's managed to keep his eyes dry up until not but he has a feeling it wont last till the end of the day. Or much longer depending on what this letter says or who he'll be meeting next.
He gingerly takes the letter from Camilla. What does his most beloved have in store for him next?]
Why? [The words leaves Vero's mouth before he can even think about it. Inigo attaching himself to Vero before had made sense because he'd been the only stranger left in the room. But now..? If he's not going to let Vero amend his prior rudeness then why does he want to know more? Why had he even gone looking for him tonight, in the first place?]
I mean, I don't mind. [He doesn't.] But, with all due respect, why. I'm just a retainer. I live by Princess Lyric's word and I'll die by it, too. I'm not - anything worth learning about.
[And the only tidbit of information about Vero worth learning - how he uhhhh was going to assassinate Validar initially - is something he's not going to talk about.]
I mean, I don't mind. [He doesn't.] But, with all due respect, why. I'm just a retainer. I live by Princess Lyric's word and I'll die by it, too. I'm not - anything worth learning about.
[And the only tidbit of information about Vero worth learning - how he uhhhh was going to assassinate Validar initially - is something he's not going to talk about.]
[ The entire world comes to a screeching to a halt when she feels Takumi's lips oh so gently on hers. He's warm and his lips are surprisingly soft and it all seems too good to be true. Her deep and hopeless crush on him has always felt just that - deep and very, very hopeless, but she's remained completely devoted to him to all the same.
But their first kiss - their honest to god real first kiss - is over in the blink of an eye. He's pulling away before she even finishes processing the feeling of him and apologizing as though he's done something wrong. And though her mind's reeling and her face is rapidly turning beet red, she grabs his face to keep him from pulling away too far. ] - No! No, Lord Takumi, you don't- I--
[ ... but then she realizes she's holding his face and she quickly pulls her hands away as though struck by lightning. ] Sorry... But what I'm trying to say is that I. [ Oh god, is she really about to say this? She doesn't think there will ever be a better time than now, but still, oh god. ] I love you. I've loved you for so long... so I don't want to forget this.
[ Her shoulders sag a little as she pauses, trying to collect herself a little because-- ] But- but if you really want me to, then consider it forgotten.
But their first kiss - their honest to god real first kiss - is over in the blink of an eye. He's pulling away before she even finishes processing the feeling of him and apologizing as though he's done something wrong. And though her mind's reeling and her face is rapidly turning beet red, she grabs his face to keep him from pulling away too far. ] - No! No, Lord Takumi, you don't- I--
[ ... but then she realizes she's holding his face and she quickly pulls her hands away as though struck by lightning. ] Sorry... But what I'm trying to say is that I. [ Oh god, is she really about to say this? She doesn't think there will ever be a better time than now, but still, oh god. ] I love you. I've loved you for so long... so I don't want to forget this.
[ Her shoulders sag a little as she pauses, trying to collect herself a little because-- ] But- but if you really want me to, then consider it forgotten.
[ This letter is significantly shorter than the other two - namely due to the fact that his "PS: I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" takes up almost half the page this time. ]
Beloved Leo, my eternal soulmate, whose gentle touch I yearn to feel once more upon me,
You are now ready to face me, and free me from this most evil and terrible curse!! Go now - meet with he who is ever your shadow at the place where your steed rests, and set out for the grand finale of your quest!!!
I will see you soon, my love!!!!!!!!
𝕺𝖉𝖎𝖓 𝕯𝖆𝖗𝖐
Beloved Leo, my eternal soulmate, whose gentle touch I yearn to feel once more upon me,
You are now ready to face me, and free me from this most evil and terrible curse!! Go now - meet with he who is ever your shadow at the place where your steed rests, and set out for the grand finale of your quest!!!
I will see you soon, my love!!!!!!!!
𝕺𝖉𝖎𝖓 𝕯𝖆𝖗𝖐
[ Legends spoke of a wise and ancient dragon that made its home deep within the mountains. He coexists with humanity, and while rarely leaving his cavern, its said that any with a good heart who visit him are granted ancient knowledge, information otherwise lost to the passage of time, and clues to unlocking the many secrets of the universe.
It's also said that as of late, an unusually large number of books have been disappearing from the bustling city that rests at the foot of the mountains. Sometimes, piles of gold are left in their place, a payment of sorts for what's been taken - other times, the books mysteriously reappear on the shelves after months of being gone, baffling many a librarian and shop keep.
Truthfully, the two stories are connected - the thief is none other than Laurent, the wise dragon of legend. Though he hasn't been at this for very long (he just got so curious after a visitor told him about books) the hoard hidden (magically) within his cave is impressive, already reaching close to a thousand different titles.
Equally impressive is the fact that a dragon easily the size of three men with sharp claws can read a book with such poise and care, but he manages it with ease. Save the occasional sound of a page turning and the crackling of lit torches adoring the cave walls, Laurent's home is eerily silent. ]
It's also said that as of late, an unusually large number of books have been disappearing from the bustling city that rests at the foot of the mountains. Sometimes, piles of gold are left in their place, a payment of sorts for what's been taken - other times, the books mysteriously reappear on the shelves after months of being gone, baffling many a librarian and shop keep.
Truthfully, the two stories are connected - the thief is none other than Laurent, the wise dragon of legend. Though he hasn't been at this for very long (he just got so curious after a visitor told him about books) the hoard hidden (magically) within his cave is impressive, already reaching close to a thousand different titles.
Equally impressive is the fact that a dragon easily the size of three men with sharp claws can read a book with such poise and care, but he manages it with ease. Save the occasional sound of a page turning and the crackling of lit torches adoring the cave walls, Laurent's home is eerily silent. ]
Keaton... [ dsgkldfjldj way to make him flustered and embarrassed!!! But Takumi knows Keaton can't lie about anything, so it... feels nice, to be great in someone's eyes, and to be told so in such a simple manner.
So he rises to his feet and wills Fujin Yumi's bowstring and arrows into existence. The least he can do is indulge him a little, right? Besides, he hasn't gotten any shooting practice in yet... ] Then, are you ready? [ Once he gets some sort of confirmation (even some perked up ears will do) he lets an arrow fly into the trees. ]
So he rises to his feet and wills Fujin Yumi's bowstring and arrows into existence. The least he can do is indulge him a little, right? Besides, he hasn't gotten any shooting practice in yet... ] Then, are you ready? [ Once he gets some sort of confirmation (even some perked up ears will do) he lets an arrow fly into the trees. ]
I think you are.
[ He says, plain and simple, as though it were the most obvious thing. Because of course Vero's worth learning about? Big gay "love at first sight" crush aside... ]
We're allies now, but I was hoping we could become friends. Or at least acquaintances? [ Because despite how kind of a person he is, his status as a prince makes meaningful relationships a little harder to come by. With Chrom as a father things are a little easier, but still... ... ] You can ask me anything as well.
[ He says, plain and simple, as though it were the most obvious thing. Because of course Vero's worth learning about? Big gay "love at first sight" crush aside... ]
We're allies now, but I was hoping we could become friends. Or at least acquaintances? [ Because despite how kind of a person he is, his status as a prince makes meaningful relationships a little harder to come by. With Chrom as a father things are a little easier, but still... ... ] You can ask me anything as well.
[Chance's text goes unanswered - which is a habit Chance is going to have to get used to until they start dating- but sure enough, Vero still shows up at the proposed meeting spot.
Vero is not a fighter. Never has been, never will be. But that's all the more reason for him to join Chance. He's terrified at the prospect of fighting these weird shadow creatures for his life. Especially when it looks like his given weapons are guns of all things. He'd seen Lyric and Chance wielding a spear and bow that first night and those didn't seem so bad (long range weapons. okay, he could manage that), but when he looked to his sides there were only gun holsters, heavy and foreboding. Using a gun somehow feels so much more.. real. Again, terrifying.
What's more, he knows he wont be able to help Uriel if he can't help himself. How is he supposed to throw himself between something and Uriel or even stop them from doing something stupid when he's useless in this realm?
So, Vero shows up. Right on time. He has a pack filled with some basic first aide stuffs and snacks because he wasn't sure what else to bring or how long they were even going to be at this.
He gives Chance a meek wave, still feeling awkward from their last conversation.] Hey...
Vero is not a fighter. Never has been, never will be. But that's all the more reason for him to join Chance. He's terrified at the prospect of fighting these weird shadow creatures for his life. Especially when it looks like his given weapons are guns of all things. He'd seen Lyric and Chance wielding a spear and bow that first night and those didn't seem so bad (long range weapons. okay, he could manage that), but when he looked to his sides there were only gun holsters, heavy and foreboding. Using a gun somehow feels so much more.. real. Again, terrifying.
What's more, he knows he wont be able to help Uriel if he can't help himself. How is he supposed to throw himself between something and Uriel or even stop them from doing something stupid when he's useless in this realm?
So, Vero shows up. Right on time. He has a pack filled with some basic first aide stuffs and snacks because he wasn't sure what else to bring or how long they were even going to be at this.
He gives Chance a meek wave, still feeling awkward from their last conversation.] Hey...
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