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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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[ 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. ]

Oh, that meant to be a compliment. [ He chuckles. ] It's not like we have to do it right here and right now.

[ They don't have to, certainly. Lucia's earnest reaction is amusing and sweet to him at the same time. ]

Let's focus on the bonfire, that's what we're here for, right?

Ah, I...I see.

[ She's a little embarrassed by her sudden outburst, but yes, bonfire. ]

Okay. I think we can try to light it now. Do you know how?

Hmm... I'll look for some sticks or rocks.

[ He's most familiar with the lighter way, but alas. It's survival time. ]

[ While he goes to do that, Lucia rearranges the bonfire a bit to the sticks are more contained.

And as soon as he comes back – ]

Ow!

[ A prick on the side of her finger occurs, and yep! A bit of blood to go along with it. ]

[ He's still standing fairly far when his eyes abruptly change color from violet to golden. Well, at least his compliment wasn't just a shallow flattery because the scent of Lucia's blood is indeed sweet. ]

Are you okay?

[ His gaze darts to her finger almost right away, but he tries to act normal. Not gawking at her fingertip is probably ruining the effect, though. ]

[ She lets out a quiet sigh and waves around her hand a little – ]

I'm okay, sorry.

[ But when he notices his eyes, makes the connection with the blood on her finger... ]

...Are you?

Y-Yes.

[ Shaky voice is a prime example of being fine. Not to mention that he's still staring. He's been in this situation before and directly asking for blood ended up in a quarrel, but...

Noé puts a lot of effort into looking away, his cheeks flushed. ]

I'll take over from here, alright?

[ She hears the way his voice shakes, and sees how his eyes stay on her finger. She frowns a little, and holds her hand up to offer it to him.

She stops midway, though, because she remembers the memory ordeal. She'd like him to continue to have a positive impression of her, but she can't help but feel bad – ]

...Noé, if...if you need to...

[ She pauses and frowns deeply. ]

It's okay, if you want to. Just...you may not look at me the same after, as...as a fair warning.

It's not that I...

[ That's the worst. It's not like his life depends on it or anything like that, it's nothing more than just a whim. And Lucia is a nice person, so putting her in this position feels a little bad.

What she says next makes him reach for her wrist and hold it gently as he tries to look into her eyes and not on the drop of blood on her fingertip. ]

There is no memory that would make me look at you differently, Lucia.

...

[ Something about that makes her heart hurt, and if it's good or bad, she can't tell. All she knows is that she hope Noé won't feel differently afterwards, even if some part of her is convinced he will.

Her hand is shaking as she holds it up towards him. She looks like she might cry.

Even so, she gives him a nod. Go ahead and indulge. ]

Lucia...

[ The next moment, he gives in and wraps his lips around her fingertip. Even if her distressed expression is something Noé can see even after closing his eyes, he just can't ignore the urge easily. There's not much blood in the first place and he's definitely not going to push it further.

Still, it turns out to be enough to see a silhouette of a person and feel warmth spreading across his chest. It's a pleasant feeling that lingers even after Noé pulls away from her. ]

I think I saw... a friend? Your friend.

Oh.

[ Never mind what he's doing, she's more surprised that that's all he saw. ]

Aiko. She's my best friend. It...wasn't anything bad, right?

[ There truly isn't anything bad involving her, really. Lucia is forever grateful to have her in her life. ]

[ Noé shakes his head. ]

It wasn't. I sensed how much you care about her. I didn't even see her clearly.

[ Actually, he sounds a little disappointed that he didn't get to learn more. ]

And... thank you. You didn't have to and yet...

[ Now that she's not bleeding anymore, Lucia feels a little better in taking his hand with both of hers. ]

I wanted to, so don't worry about it.

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finally.... horny icon time

omg....perfect

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