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open, catch-all for december (spring)

🎮WHO: Lucia and you
🎮WHAT: Bonus effects, other things
🎮WHEN: Through Spring
🎮WHERE: Throughout the island
🎮WARNINGS: n/a, will add as needed. Plotting is here

a rainy day - 10th

[ Today is supposed to be nice and sunny, and it is on most places throughout the island. Everywhere except the area immediately above Lucia, apparently. Wherever she walks, rain clouds follow up above, and there's a light drizzle that sprinkles down towards her. She doesn't have an umbrella. She just seems to be zoned out, walking to her destination: The library.

She's also trying to look at who's in the area, so as to not get them caught up in the drizzling. She'll make an attempt to swerve out of the way of anyone who's passing by, which looks rather odd. Hm. ]

a teenager - 11th

[ There's a girl, somewhere between 15 and 16 years old, with long red hair roaming around. There are two people who currently fit this description, but the glasses give her away – this is not Diluc, this is Lucia. She's currently sitting under a tree in the shade, somewhere near town, pressing buttons on her phone. There's a disgruntled look on her face. Seems like she can't get something to work.

She ends up looking pretty huffy before she shoves her phone back into her pocket. Then, she rises to her feet and starts speed walking towards the shops. Where is she going...? ]

farming - throughout the month

[ Anyone who's passing by the Lucia-Gentaro forest farm may catch her outside at any given point during the day. She's getting to work on her farm, and there appears to be a small assortment of mushrooms growing! How nice. There's also a small patch of flowers that are also in the process of growing. Seems like things are going decently.

There's also a little calico cat that's roaming around outside, circling around Lucia at times. The cat will let out a little "meow" if she spots a visitor, and trot up to the newcomer. This will alert Lucia, and she'll turn to whoever's at her farm and stand up rather quickly. ]

Hello... Do you need something?

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...Hang on...

[ For a moment, she looks like she's taking this in, trying to process what he's just said. It'd probably be easy for him to interpret this as Lucia realizing he's a vampire and not being a fan of that. Instead, what comes out of her mouth may be something unexpected: ]

But...I fed you stew! Was that something you were able to eat?! Or – does the Goddess have a special diet for you? It didn't hurt your stomach, did it? How am I supposed to prepare something for you later on?

[ Then, it's Noé's time to process all of the questions. He watches Lucia in silence, confusion painted all over his face before he bursts out laughing. ]

The Goddess didn't have to do anything, that's just how I am. I can eat normal food and drink blood. [ It's difficult not to chuckle throughout that explanation, but he manages to do it somehow. ] Are these your only concerns?

Y-yes, mostly!

[ She's glad that he didn't get a stomach ache from eating normal food. It's good to know that it was still acceptable... ]

Um...I won't say that I'm used to being around people who aren't human, but we do have the gods walk among us sometimes like the Goddess does here, and...I've seen many people use their abilities, so... I don't think you're as cursed as you think you are.

[ People seeing him as a freak or a threat suddenly don't matter that much after her words. ]

Well, neither are you, I think. And I definitely wouldn't call you a child either.

[ Yes, he took the cursed child literally. ]

[ She can say the same. The way Noé's breaching this subject is really...wholesome? Noé is just kind of a wholesome person in general. ]

Heh...thank you. I'm 21, so I haven't been a child in a while, now.

[ She'll roll with it, no worries. ]

What about you?

I'm 19. [ It's a bit surprising to him that he's actually younger. ] When is your birthday? Mine is on the 28th September.

[ At least this is a more natural transition than What is your world like? ]

[ Likewise, she's surprised that she's older, but it isn't a big deal. She'll remember his birthday and nods to make that know; as for her own... ]

April 25th. I don't really know how the calendar works here, though.

[ Are months a thing? Seems like only seasons exist... ]

What do you like to do on your birthdays?

It's so soon! [ Not that he has any idea how months work here, but if it's Spring and April is a spring month... Noé can easily translate that to how time flows on this island. ] Just in a few days!

[ She can't convince him otherwise. ]

I usually spend it with a dear friend, assuming she has time...

[ For the most of his birthdays he didn't even have any means to celebrate, so welp. ]

More importantly, what do you like to do on your birthdays!

Oh...is it? I didn't even...

[ She had no idea. She didn't realize that was even a thing that anyone would care about, but Noe apparently does. It's very sweet, and he's so excited... ]

Um, well, I...I spent most of my birthdays having a quiet dinner with my parents, and played games for the rest of the night. I guess I don't really have a preference on what I'd like to do.

[ A beat, then: ]

Were you thinking about something?

I mean... it's Spring, right? And your birthday is in spring. Even if it's not the exact date, I want to celebrate.

[ Let's just cram all spring months into one month called Spring and call it a day is what Noé is saying. ]

Games like Twister? [ He's new to this business... ] We can do that! Or something else. I'll think about it!

Oh...

[ She's quiet as he discusses this. Her birthday was never something that came up with anyone else, but it's sweet that he cares this much about it, and that he's even willing to plan something for then. ]

H-hey. You're going to make me cry again, you know.

[ But when she looks up at him, despite looking like she might just do that, she's smiling. ]

I'm really happy...thank you.

I'm terrible, I make you cry so much.

[ The corners of his lips curl up in a fond smile. ]

I haven't done anything yet, so there's no need to thank me. Your birthday is an important day.

[ She considers this for a moment, and then she copies him: She places her hands on his shoulders, but she gives him a very light shake instead. ]

Not terrible. You're sweet, and kind, and really cute, and --

[ She has to stop herself from rambling so much...but this is a date, right? Probably? So it's fine. She doesn't even remember what the original purpose of this was, only that she's enjoying the time she's spending chatting with him. ]

I'm just not used to people like you. I-in a good way, I mean -- I don't know too many people who are as nice as you are. You could've told me that you're a werewolf and I still wouldn't have wanted to stop talking to you.

Oh.

[ He wasn't being serious, but Lucia just goes on and a bright blush finds it way to spread across his cheeks. ]

I just have to make sure that you get used to nice people, then. Because nice people are what you're getting from now on. [ People around here are so kind, maybe with a few exceptions... Owen. ] Should be easier than helping you get used to werewolves, at least.

[ Owen. Good thing she hasn't met him (yet)! ]

Heh, it would be easier, but I'll still need some time.

[ She lowers her hands and considers something. They've been talking a lot about what she wants, but – ]

But enough about me. What do you hope to get out of being here, Noé?

Take as much time as you need.

[ He can't help but chuckle as Lucia reminds him of himself when he met his childhood friends for the first time. They showered them with so much attention and care, so offering that to someone else feels really nice. ]

Me...? Technically, we're supposed to get married to go back... [ Noé looks away, flustered. ] But I'm not sure if I understand what love is in the first place, let alone marriage. Asking to experience falling in love feels like asking for too much, though.

I...I understand.

[ Love is very foreign to her, too, and likewise, she glances away and scratches at her cheek a little. ]

Marriage... I take it seriously. I don't know how I feel about being forced to do it in order to go home.

[ It's a little ridiculous! That being said: ]

I'm not opposed to finding someone here, though. I just don't want to force anything to happen...

It just doesn't seem right... and I don't know much about gods or anything, but I doubt that the Goddess would allow fake marriages anyway.

[ Honestly, it's hard to imagine how would that work. Some people might pull it off, though. ]

I'm sure you'll find someone soon. And I'm sure their feelings will be genuine.

[ Friendzoning himself, that's new. ]

[ Is he friendzoning himself? Does he not feel any interest towards her? She frowns a little when he says that, curls into herself a little. Maybe he's just assuming she's not interested, when she is, very much so. Granted, there are a few others she's considering, but Noé is absolutely on that list.

After a moment, she speaks quietly: ]

...Would you like to go on another date, after this?

[ Believe it or not, but the question surprises him. ]

I'd love to! I mean... your birthday is coming up, so if you'd like to spend it with me, I'd be honored! Any other day is fine, too!

[ She might want to spend that special day wih someone else, after all. ]

[ He's so cute? She can't help but smile and laugh quietly to herself. His excitement is really sweet. ]

You're the only one who asked me about it, so naturally, you get all rights to spending time with me on my birthday.

[ Another joke...look at her go! ]

And...any other day you'd like, also. That's okay, right?

I'll make sure this is a birthday to remember.

[ Lucia deserves that and much more!! And he's going to do his best, especially since he's got all the rights. That sounds serious. ]

Sometimes I find myself thinking that we're from such different places... but we often want similar things. And we experience similar emotions. It's fascinating.

[ Noé looks up and smiles to himself. ]

And I've never been to a beach before.

[ It's funny how Noé says such profound things, and then he breaks the mood with something so simple and earnest. Even so, his comment about the beach surprises her. ]

You haven't? Then we should make this count for you, right? I should really get started on the campfire!

[ She scurries off to get started on that, but she's still within talking distance! ]

I brought some meat that we can cook for dinner, if that's okay with you?

It's fine, I promise.

[ Before Noé knows it, he recalls Lucia's reaction to him admitting to being a vampire. ]

I'm sure your blood would taste really sweet, though. Let me help!

[ He just drops a bomb like that and follows her to assist with the campfire. ]

[ NOE?? ]

I – d-do you want to? I mean, if you need to, I don't...I don't mind? How do I prepare for it?

[ Lucia..... These two are a complete and total disaster, but she'll continue assembling the small pile of firewood in the meantime. ]

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