open, catch-all for december (spring)

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🎮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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Y-Yes?

[ Her touch is so warm and soft that he can't help pressing his cheek into Lucia's hand. Although he's worried that he might have made a misstep, that kind of gesture makes him less anxious for sure. ]

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[ She makes note of how he leans into her hand. He must like this sort of thing. It's hard to feel any shame when he's being so receptive.

When she responds, her voice is quiet, a little gentler: ]

I know it's only just started...but you've already made my birthday really special. I don't have the words to convey everything I'd like to say, so...

[ She keeps her hand on his cheek, and she leans in to press her lips to his again. ]

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[ Before he musters up a response, Lucia's lips and his own are sealed in a kiss again. The pleasant tingling in his stomach is a new, but definitely not an unwelcome sensation.

After a few moments, he finally whispers his answer against Lucia's lips—leaning in closer in case she's already pulled away. ]

I didn't make it special. [ A beat. ] Your birthday has always been special, Lucia.

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[ She pauses. Her birthday has always been special, he says, and she doesn't know what to say to that. She only knows that this is something she didn't realize she needed to hear, and she takes a moment to let his words sink in. As she does, she closes her eyes and kisses him again, softly.

The deeper the thought goes, however, the clearer her feelings become: She likes him. She likes him a lot, actually, and she thinks that the person Noé ends up choosing will be one of the luckiest people alive.

Lucia doesn't think she deserves him, and things are still a little complicated – but even so, she can't help herself. Her breath is shaky and full of emotion when she draws back, and she can't resist moving in for another kiss. ]

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[ It's surprising how the lingering silence doesn't make him feel anxious this time around. Earlier, he kept being worried about making mistakes, but that concern is gone, at least for now. And when Lucia kisses him again, he puts a bit more pressure against her lips, as if he wanted to reassure her that everything he has said has always been the truth.

Finding himself more relaxed than ever before, he closes his eyes, focusing on the kiss that makes a pleasant warmth spread across his chest. ]

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[ It's convincing, and that thought alone makes her heart race again. They've both been through so much as people, and she considers it a miracle that Noé is here with her, making sure she knows that he cares. She doesn't want that to go unnoticed.

The kiss lingers for a little longer, and when she barely pulls away, she lightly bites down on her lower lip. She's trying to pull herself together. ]

I'm...I'm really happy. I hope you are, too.

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I am, I promise.

[ Noé can’t help but wonder what makes Lucia think that he might not be. Gazing at her with soft expression, he offers her a fond smile. The bitten lip doesn’t go unnoticed, a tick he finds quite charming. ]

If you want me to prove it, I will.

[ Whatever that means… ]

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[ Oh? He's got her curious. Lucia looks a little intrigued. ]

Then...yes, I'd like to see it, but it's more because I'm curious.

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[ Without hesitation, Noé takes her hand in his own and placed Lucia’s palm on the left side of his chest where is heart is thumping excitedly. ]

That’s one proof. The fact that I can’t stop smiling is another. The third…

[ Rather than finishing the sentence, Noé trails off while his gaze is focused only on Lucia and his eyes are sparkling. ]

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[ She takes in a deep, audible breath when she feels his heart beating under her palm. She can't help the blush that spreads across her cheeks, and they're starting to hurt from how much she's been smiling. ]

What's the third thing?

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Does it feel like… we’re the only ones on the island?

[ Well, they’re certainly alone in this room, but it feels more than that. ]

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Oh...

[ That's... That's so romantic, her heart almost can't handle it. ]

Yes, it does. I haven't thought about anyone else since you picked me up from my house today.

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[ If she knew that’s one of a few things Gaku listed when he tried to explain to Noé what love is... ]

R-Really?

[ He stands here with his lips slightly parted which makes him look silly. ]

I’ll do my best so it stays that way.

[ That’s definitely not a key to a fun birthday what Noé realizes right away. It’s nothing more than a whim, yet he’s very adamant about it. ]

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I don't think you'll have to try very hard.

[ He's always just been himself. He's always been Noé, candid and sweet and earnest in his ways, since she's known him. That's all he has to do.

She smiles up at him, warmly, brightly – ]

I, um... I don't know how else to describe this, but I feel like the happiest girl in the world right now.

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[ It would be nice to make her feel like this every single day, Noé thinks. On the other hand, truly the best thing would be if Lucia’s happiness didn’t depend on another person, whether it’s him… or someone else.

Bringing a third party to this equation makes him pull her into a hug immediately, as if someone was about to walk in and take her away. ]

I’m the happiest man in the world, then.

[ Time for a classic trope: his stomach grumbles because his breakfast wasn’t anything special. ]

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[ The hug is so warm, and she returns the embrace, closes her eyes when he returns the sentiment. She quietly sighs his name as she buries her face in his shoulder, then...his stomach grumbles. ]

Oh-! I'm sorry, you must be hungry. Let's actually order our food?

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[ Noé has never regretted needing and loving food… until now. What a tragedy. ]

We can hang out here all day.

[ And might, but… as a gentleman, he’s obliged to omit that part. At least he doesn’t have to let go of Lucia to grab the menu cards. Too bad that taking a peek inside would require free hands because he really doesn’t want to step away, alas. ]

I think I’ll go with a savory pancake.

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[ It's fine, because she'll keep her head on his shoulder even as he looks through the menu. ]

Me too, then. This sounds cheesy, but...I want to know what foods you like. And pancakes are always good, of course.

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Cheesy…

[ He can’t help but chuckle. Being cheesy when they’re talking about food shouldn’t be so funny and yet. ]

Alright. [ Noé puts the menu down and reaches for the phone to make an order while still embracing Lucia. ] But you’ll have to show me your favorite games.

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[ Cute. She hugs him a little tighter before he makes the order. ]

Hmm... We can start with playing cards? Do you know any card games? I'd like to learn from you, too.

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I just know old maid... and that uno game they're selling at the grocery store.

[ Sometimes, he can't stop thinking about the Operation game... ]

But I'll play any game you want to play with me!

[ Is it strip poker time ]

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Oh, uno sounds pretty fun! How about that?

[ Strip poker......strip uno? ]

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Alright!

[ Wait, agreeing on a game means... no more hugging. Noé realizes that way too late. ]

Since it's your birthday... maybe there should be a reward when you win?

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A reward...

[ She thinks about this, still holding onto him. And when she comes up with something she thinks she likes, she moves back a little and looks up at him. ]

If I win, then you have to extend your stay here by another half an hour.

[ Because she simply doesn't want to leave him so soon. ]

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Another... half an hour?

[ If she wins... does it mean that they're going to stay the night here??? Noé's brain cell is overheating at the moment. ]

I mean...we can stay here until tomorrow noon. And I'm not leaving without you for sure.