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autumn catch-all
WHO: Aether and you!
WHAT: Open prompts
WHEN: Throughout autumn
WHERE: Various
WARNINGS: None for now
A. Arco Lunar
[The date with Steinbeck aside, Aether is curious to explore Arco Lunar on his own. You may see him looking at the sea while leaning against the railing, trying out different dishes in the buffet and peeking inside the spa or massage studio.
It's really rare for him to be surrounded by such luxury. He's just a traveler, after all and the best he can usually get is a comfy, but modest room in an inn... or his current home.]
B. The Dulces Sueños Resort
[Obviously, Aether wouldn't be himself if he wasn't curious about the resort. Perhaps you are the one who invited him to go, perhaps the two of you just bumped into each other and now venture into the resort together.
If you use the open bath together with Aether you will pick up that beneath the optimistic demeanour, there's actually a lot of lingering loneliness and exhaustion.
If the two of you end up spending the night in the same room, you will see one of Aether's memories. Was it a good one of fun festivals? Or was a sad memory of something lost?]
C. Chocolates
[Perhaps you are minding your own business, when suddenly someone hugs you. A sheepish voice quickly says:]
Sorry! I didn't really mean that...
[The traveler laughs softly, if not a bit awkwardly and pulls away. The chocolates he received seem to cause the person who has eaten them to want to hug others. Aether wasn't aware of that, of course, so he tried one in the morning and its effect seems to linger for the time being. It's a bit awkward, but he doesn't mind too much.
He may be giving some away depending if you're fine with such an effect or not. Or maybe he'll just decide that you need all the hugs you can get and will gift you one without an explanation.]
D. Wildcard
[If you'd like your own starter, a completely different prompt, etc feel free to contact me at discord Ashka#4609 or plurk (spiritualwhisper)! Or just go for it. Also if you'd like to do something from his bingo that's also fine! :D ]
WHAT: Open prompts
WHEN: Throughout autumn
WHERE: Various
WARNINGS: None for now
A. Arco Lunar
[The date with Steinbeck aside, Aether is curious to explore Arco Lunar on his own. You may see him looking at the sea while leaning against the railing, trying out different dishes in the buffet and peeking inside the spa or massage studio.
It's really rare for him to be surrounded by such luxury. He's just a traveler, after all and the best he can usually get is a comfy, but modest room in an inn... or his current home.]
B. The Dulces Sueños Resort
[Obviously, Aether wouldn't be himself if he wasn't curious about the resort. Perhaps you are the one who invited him to go, perhaps the two of you just bumped into each other and now venture into the resort together.
If you use the open bath together with Aether you will pick up that beneath the optimistic demeanour, there's actually a lot of lingering loneliness and exhaustion.
If the two of you end up spending the night in the same room, you will see one of Aether's memories. Was it a good one of fun festivals? Or was a sad memory of something lost?]
C. Chocolates
[Perhaps you are minding your own business, when suddenly someone hugs you. A sheepish voice quickly says:]
Sorry! I didn't really mean that...
[The traveler laughs softly, if not a bit awkwardly and pulls away. The chocolates he received seem to cause the person who has eaten them to want to hug others. Aether wasn't aware of that, of course, so he tried one in the morning and its effect seems to linger for the time being. It's a bit awkward, but he doesn't mind too much.
He may be giving some away depending if you're fine with such an effect or not. Or maybe he'll just decide that you need all the hugs you can get and will gift you one without an explanation.]
D. Wildcard
[If you'd like your own starter, a completely different prompt, etc feel free to contact me at discord Ashka#4609 or plurk (spiritualwhisper)! Or just go for it. Also if you'd like to do something from his bingo that's also fine! :D ]
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Aether's already in it. Vanitas stands before him with a towel around his waist, but his upper torso is exposed, showcasing the various scars all over his body. He stops in his tracks and stares, and finds himself already taking a few steps backward. ]
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Ah.
He's not quite sure what surprises him more: seeing Vanitas here, seeing him only in a towel or seeing the many scars that scatter across his exposed skin. Aether frowns, his heart aching that his roommate had to endure something horrible to have this many scars.
But he says nothing about it. He turns his head away and tries to relax in the bath once more. Or at least look like he's relaxing.]
Why don't you join me? The water is so nice.
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Something curious, though, is that a bar with a broken heart on one end and a full heart on the other pops up. There are a couple of ticks and a pointer, like it's some sort of meter. When Vanitas looks at Aether, the pointer moves so it's a little past the halfway point between the two hearts. ]
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[ He doesn't seem to know it's there, floating above his head. But he sighs heavily and moves to join Aether, and only removes his towel after he's submerged. ]
You're here with someone? Or did you come alone?
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spoilers! 1/2
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Don't apologize, it's alright. You're an excellent hugger, actually!
[ He means it!! But there's something he wanted to talk about with Aether, so he quickly moves on. ]
May I ask you a question?
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Thanks!
[But Noé has something to ask him! He wonders what could it be.]
Of course. Can I do something for you?
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[ There are two wolves inside of Noé—the first one wants him to outright ask if Aether likes Vanitas. The other, however, wants to be a bit more subtle than usual, mostly for his friend's sake. ]
Is there anything you like about Vanitas?
[ This sounds like a fair consensus, even if it's still straightforward. ]
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wildcard;
One in which others can be seen at various points with ease for a variety of reasons.
Perhaps on the way to town they run into each other. ]
...You again. Looking for something?
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Yes, it's me again. Do I need to explain myself to you now?
[He sounds completely unimpressed.]
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His word choice could have been a bit better, but there are far worse things he could've said. Or so he uses to justify what he says next. ]
If I was asking you to explain yourself to me, then it would be obvious, wouldn't it?
[ We're starting off well here, fam. ]
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Think we can actually just wrap it up here!
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At least he says he doesn't mean it - which honestly, makes Alhaitham feel much better about it. ]
Then why do it?
[ He can't just let Aether off easy, can he... ]
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Um... It was just an accident!
[Really, no big deal.]
But it's good to see you, Alhaitham! How are you adjusting to this place?
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Oh. Fine.
[ That’s apparently all he’s going to say about that! ]
And yourself? Kaveh mentioned you had arrived. I figured it was only a matter of time before I ran into you sooner or later.
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Aether! Just the guy I wanted to see. Your timing is as convenient as ever.
[ Must have an affinity for these things, stumbling upon him when the opportunity ingratiates itself. Dropping any other titles is telling enough. Jovial but strangely so humorless, he folds his arms, smiley in a way that hasn't reached his eyes. ]
C'mon. You're free now, right? Mind if we talk?
[ No room for argument, pal. ]
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[They finally meet, by chance as if destiny itself tried to tell them something. Aether can't help but still feel quite awkward, especially after everything he's said during the tie-in of the date auction. He has no doubt that Childe heard his speech and the way the Harbinger's eyes are not smiling is already speaking volumes.]
Of course I wouldn't mind. Should we talk here or... somewhere else?
[He's pretty sure they won't talk here.
Aether isn't planning to run away though. He's went too far, now he's just dealing with consequences.
...And it's not like he was lying during his appeal either.]
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[ Leading him out or leading him astray? Same difference! The place Childe's brought him toward is his own private suite onboard. Entryway left ajar, he gestures at Aether to get cozy.
Noticeably, the aphrodisiac basket that formerly resided on the bed has been thrown in the trash bin, still untouched. Tugging the door shut, he leaves Aether wherever he is to fiddle with the room's curtains, drawing them shut. Lamplight plunges the walls in gold, thrown into greater prominence in the gloom. ]
I heard your appeal at the auction. ... I have to say, I wasn't expecting any of that. It caught even me off-guard. [ Offhandedly, Childe glances back at him. ] Did you mean it? All of it?
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Are you alright?
[ Has he been mistaken for someone else? Or maybe this is an outpouring of distress. It's all a little cryptic. ]
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After getting a pat on the back, Aether slowly lets go and gives the other a small, apologetic smile.]
I'm okay! Sorry about that, really...
[He doesn't look like he's in distress at least?]
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[ Flynn gives an encouraging little smile in return. That he's not distressed or injured is all that matters, really. Flynn's sturdy enough to tank some surprise hugging. ]
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Date for Diluc!
It's already the evening. Aether is sitting on the bed, golden hair cascading down his shoulders loosened from the usually braid. There's a happy grin on his face as they talk about little things. The traveler moves to idly put away his belonging and prepare for the night, but suddenly he finds a chocolate wrapped in a paper.]
Ah. That's... the one that we're supposed to give away.
[His smile dims a little as he looks to Diluc. He's unsure if he should offer it to his companion.]
I would happily give it to you, but... [He hesitates.] If you eat it, it'll make you want to hug someone.
[That someone being likely Aether, considering there is no one else in this room.]
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...Oh dear. Charmed with the compulsion to hug others? Why, I can't think of anything worse.
[The sarcasm is so heavy, amusement ringing in Diluc's laugh, and he pulls out a small box of his own chocolates. By now, he knows what effect they have.]
Mine will compel you to perform a kind act for someone else. It seems we were lucky to receive the chocolates we did. Shall we trade?
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But back to the topic of chocolate, a soft smile appears on the traveler's face.]
It seems so... And I'll be happy to trade.
[He moves closer to Diluc, unwrapping the chocolate and letting it sit on his palm as he offers it to his companion.]
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d) t-shirts!!
As Aether might notice, though, Mishka happens to be alone, and given he has no one in particular to match with... so he glances at Aether. This guy looks half shirtless, he could certainly appreciate a shirt-related task, right? )
Do you happen to have a moment free to help me out?
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As he browses through various clothing, suddenly someone calls to him.]
Oh, sure. What do you need?
[He's really used to helping out.]
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d - after ori's shop
Vanitas quietly makes his way to the kitchen, hoping that he won't stumble into his roommate – partner, now? – on the way there. ]
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Once he's done, he takes a step back, a pleased smile spreading on his face.]
...I hope he'll like it.
[...Ah. He said that without realizing that someone already is here.
Aether blinks and turns around, giving his partner a sheepish smile.]
Welcome home.
[But it looks like Vanitas also has flowers?]
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