open, catch-all for december (spring)

[irresponsibly]

🎮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?

Comments

[irresponsibly]

[ She's dressed a little nicer for the occasion with her hair tied into a low ponytail that drapes over her shoulder. She smiles as soon as she sees Noé at the door, and she takes the gift, handles it gently. ]

Of course. I'm very patient.

[ And she's sure whatever's waiting for her will be worth it. She puts the gift on the kitchen table. Her house is pretty spacious, after getting an upgrade. ]

Would you like to come in?

[archivists]

That's good to hear because I wouldn't be.

[ For once, Noé will be able to keep it a secret until the end of their date—it's way too important to just spoil it. He's wearing his usual clothes because he doesn't understand the fashion they sell at the boutique here. ]

I'd love to, we have plenty of time. [ He steps inside without hesitation. ] You look really nice, this dress suits you.

[ After a while, he sniffs to make sure if Lucia has been cooking today or not yet. ]

I have one question, though. Would you like everything to remain a surprise or do you want to know what the plan for today is?

[irresponsibly]

Thank you...

[ She blushes a little, but nope! She has not been cooking. She figured she should leave the food out in case Noé wanted to go to the restaurant or something. ]

Um... Maybe everything can be a surprise? I'm really curious, but I think it might be more fun that way. What do you think?

[archivists]

I was hoping you would say that.

[ Then... he pulls out a scarf and holds it up with an excited smile. Since he casually allows people to put him in collars, he clearly can blindfold Lucia with his scarf. ]

I'll carry you everywhere, so you don't have to worry about anything.

[irresponsibly]

Carry me?!

[ Oh, that's – that's absolutely unexpected, but also kind of cute? (Help.) She turns red and nods, cheeks a bright red. ]

I-if you're sure it won't tire you out or anything...

[archivists]

I'm not as strong as I used to be, but I'll be fine. Besides, letting you walk blindfolded would be just rude.

[ There's so much to do, so much to see on this special day, too!! ]

Tell me when you're ready!

[irresponsibly]

Okay...um... Ready, then!

[ What does he have in store for her? She's ready to find out. ]

[archivists]

[ First of all, he's going to wrap the scarf around her eyes to make sure she can't see anything (kinky). Then, he's going to squat in front of her and guide her to wrap her arms around his neck. With that done, he's going to slide his arms under her knees and pick her up.

Is it necessary to go that far to surprise her? Absolutely. Time for a piggyback ride to the town square!! ]

Is there something you always wanted to do on your birthday?

[ He may have a plan, but if there's something Lucia wants specifically, he's going to do his best to make it come true. ]

[irresponsibly]

[ Oh, my. So strong! She might be a little red, but this is so cute that she can't help but smile to herself. She thinks over his question – ]

Um... Nothing that I can think of right now! I'm sure whatever you have planned will be good enough.

[ Maybe she'll get an idea later? For now, though, she'll let him take the lead. ]

[archivists]

It's alright.

[ Honestly, if she asked him the same question on his birthday, he wouldn't be able to think of anything. It never hurts to make sure, though. Once they're halfway between Lucia's farmhouse and the town, Noé murmurs softly after a short moment of silence: ]

I'm really happy that I get to spend this day with you, Lucia. Thinking that someone else could be in my place... I would be so jealous.

[irresponsibly]

[ Ah. Her heart pounds a little at that. Something about hearing him say that makes her happy. She likes him, there's no refuting that, but she wasn't expecting him to be so open and honest about this sort of thing. ]

You...you would be jealous?

[archivists]

Yes. I mean... it doesn't make much sense to be thinking about what ifs in this case, probably.

[ At the same time, feelings often don't make sense, so maybe it's not that weird. ]

What I'm trying to say is that... I'm really glad I'm the person who gets to spend this day with you.

[irresponsibly]

[ Subconsciously, she tightens her hold on him and buries her face into his shoulder. He can't see how happy she is, but perhaps he can tell this way. ]

I'm glad, too. I'm really thankful... I – I'm always happy when we spend time together.

[archivists]

[ It's surprising for him to hear that she's thankful for him experiencing something so negative, but his expression softens soon enough and becomes a soft smile. ]

I hope it'll continue, then. [ Making someone...no, making Lucia happy is also making him happy. This is different from just helping someone or hanging out with them, even if he's not fully aware of it yet. ] I'd be honored if you'd like to spend my birthday with me, too. We don't even have to do anything.

[irresponsibly]

Noé...

[ Her answer is immediate and with no hesitation: ]

Of course! I would be honored, too. Since it'd be in the fall, I have some time to plan... I'll make sure it's special, okay?

[archivists]

It's going to be special as long as you're present.

[ After a moment, he realizes something and starts stuttering: ]

I meant present as in being there. Not present... the gift...

[ Oh god. ]

[irresponsibly]

Well, I'll be there, and I do intend on bringing you a gift...

[ She's enabling him. ]

So both work! I'll make sure it's a wonderful day!

[archivists]

You're spoiling me and it's not even fall yet!

[ Still, it makes a pleasant warmth spread across his chest as he laughs. ]

Let's go back to spoiling you. Hold on tight!

[ Noé's going to sprint from here to the inn, where he's made some arrangements... namely managed to rent them a room where they can eat lunch and dinner as well as play some board games. There are candles all over the place, yet they're not lit yet. ]

You can take a peek now.

[irresponsibly]

[ The sprint is surprising, but what's even more surprising is the inn. All the candles, the board games... How thoughtful. She looks genuinely touched when she sees the setup, and she takes a moment to let it sink in.

Then, she leans in to give Noé a soft peck on the cheek. Kissing has gotten a lot easier since she first arrived here. ]

Thank you... This is so lovely. I'm... I'm really speechless!

[archivists]

[ If Lucia is speechless, then Noé is spechless-er. That peck leaves his heart thumping wildly in his chest, even though it's just a token of gratitude—at least that's how he tries to explain it to himself. ]

Food. Order. We should.

[ Noé touches his cheek with his hand and looks straight at Lucia. ]

[irresponsibly]

[ Oh. Oh, no. She's not sure if how he's reacting is a good thing or not. ]

Sorry -- I'm sorry, Noé, was that too much? I'm really sorry! I won't do it again! Unless you want me to!

[archivists]

[ Oh no, Noé definitely didn't expect that his brain shortcircuiting will cause such a reaction from Lucia. There's just one way to reassure her, right? ]

No, please do it again!

[ She shouldn't feel bad about this, but is this a good way to communicate it? Who knows. Noé certainly doesn't. ]

[irresponsibly]

Wait, really?

[ Well, she's going to take him at face value? Surely this means he was fine with it, right?

She flounders around a little, unsure of herself -- more so than earlier, somehow -- but she leans in and kisses his cheek a second time. It's not any different from the first, but she certainly seems a little more flustered when she draws back. ]

That was...fine, right?

[archivists]

It was.

[ When Lucia pulls away, he offers her a wide smile... before leaning in to press a kiss against her cheek. While Noé can't explain what exactly the reason for doing it was, it definitely felt right to just go for it. ]

What about that?

[irresponsibly]

[ Hm. She should have honestly seen this coming, but the gesture is still surprising nevertheless. She takes a moment to collect herself and try to calm her racing heart, but she's not so successful in her endeavor, and all she can do is nod.

After a moment, she clears her throat. ]

You can...you can do that whenever you want.