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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[ 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.

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Ah-

[ They're going to stay here...overnight... Oh, that's really – that makes her happy. She's red when she looks at him again, but she's smiling nevertheless. ]

Yes! Yes, that...that sounds like a good idea. I would be happy to do that.

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[ Screaming internally ]

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[ That smile makes his heart skip a beat, especially combined with her flushed cheeks. It wasn’t really his idea, it’s just how the inn works, but…

Okay, if she gives him a pillow, he can sleep on the floor. It’s not like he hasn’t done that before. ]

Maybe you should pick another reward, then!

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Hmm.

[ She is not going to make him sleep on the floor!! She'd rather do that instead!! (Morons!) ]

Um... Then. If I win, I want you to...

[ She's so red. Help. ]

I want you to hug me again. Okay?

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[ If she's going to sleep on the same floor, is it really okay for him to be sleeping there as well?? He's overthinking it a normal amount. ]

Alright. If I win, I will hug you.

[ So it's literally a win-win situation. It's her birthday, of course it is!! ]

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Heh, okay! Then, what about you? What should I do for you if you win?

[ Honestly, he could ask her to do anything and she'd do it even if he lost. ]

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[ He's going to be bold for ONCE. ]

How about...a kiss?

[ Lucia seemed to happy when they were doing it. That's totally the only reason he suggested that, yes. ]

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Ah-! O-okay!

[ It's embarrassing, how quickly she agrees to this. ]

But...just so you know, I'd...I'd kiss you even if you lost.