crescentview | open, catch-all for december (spring)

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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It's...it's okay.

[ She lightly tugs on her collar, since she assumes the neck would be easiest -- ah, this would require her unbuttoning a bit, it seems -- but she looks at him, cheeks bright pink. ]

I trust you, Noé.

[ Noé knows better than anyone that he should be talking Lucia out of it. He's probably the only person who can do it, too. And yet, whenever he opens his mouth to say something, the words just don't come out.

Noé rests his hands on top of her shoulders, feeling helpless. ]

I don't want to lose your trust, though. [ Before continuing, Noé makes sure their eyes meet. ] But... I want to try it, too.

[ She looks at him, considers his words for a moment, and gently rests her hands on top of his. She gives them a squeeze, trying to provide any sort of reassurance she can – ]

You won't lose it. I promise. But, I won't force you, either. I just want you to know that it's okay, if you want to.

[ ... ]

My memories aren't pleasant...but I – I want...

[ Her chest feels tight. The realization that she wants Noé to know more about her hits like a truck. She'd been keeping her history relatively close to her chest, but she wants to believe in his sincerity, even if opening up about this might be scary. ]

I want you to learn about them, someday.

No, it's not like you're forcing me.

[ Noé shakes his head vehemently because the scent of blood he's been trying to disregard is nearly impossible to ignore now. ]

I want to know more about you. [ No, that's not cutting it. ] Everything. I want to know everything. And... not just someday.

[ The next moment, he leans in, the tip of his nose gently brushing against her smooth skin. ]

I'll be honored.

[ She sighs quietly when his nose brushes against her skin, and she moves her hands off of his to start unbuttoning just the top few buttons of her dress. She exposes more of her collar area, since she figures that'd be easier for him to work with. Then, her hands move to his shoulders. ]

Okay...okay. Whenever you're ready.

[ Noé can't calm his heart when Lucia exposes more of her neck to him, his lips hovering along her neck, seeking the pulse. He's never reacted so strongly to feeding on someone and he hasn't even started yet. ]

I'll make sure it feels good.

[ It's spoken in a mere whisper just before his fangs sink into her skin to make two punctures. The first droplets of Lucia's blood make him feel dizzy, but he pushes through and focuses on the most important thing—helping her relax and enjoy this as much as possible. Noé takes his time, sucking her blood slowly, making quiet wet noises while at it. Moreover, he focuses his efforts on making sure not to mark her, especially since he's never explained that part to her. In the meantime, one of his hands falls down to his side and seeks Lucia's to hold it, hoping that it will be somewhat reassuring. ]

[ She's not quite sure what to expect when he says it'll feel good, because she was anticipating that it might hurt, but when his fangs puncture her skin? It feels nice. She lets out a quiet breath and closes her eyes, taking in all of the sensations. And when his hand brushes against hers, she turns her palm over and gently threads her fingers between his.

Her memories, on the other hand, aren't so great. It's evident that her parents tried hard to raise her for a while, despite everyone else treating her like some sort of elephant in the room, like someone who either doesn't exist or brings down the mood just by being there. Her best friend, Aiko, is there for many of these memories, blonde hair and bright eyes, and seems like the most positive influence in her life – even more so, when Lucia begins to come home to her parents fighting and yelling at each other in her later adolescence. There's a lot of anger and hatred in her heart, mostly directed at herself, and even more regret once she's gotten to the age she is now.

But, when Crescentview memories start coming into play, he may notice a shift in the tone, in her feelings. They're lighter, happier; and while he may also see a few of the other dates she's been on, those feelings seem to multiply tenfold during all the moments with Noé in them. ]

[ Ironically, Noé doesn't know much about being related by blood with someone and families in the traditional meaning of the word. Still, no child should ever feel like they're unwanted and that is the feeling resonating within him when Lucia's memories start flashing in front of his eyes. It's a relief to see Aiko again, even though that doesn't last long. If he could only take Lucia's hand and take her away from her parents arguing all the time.

Self-hatred, however, hurts the most. He didn't expect that most of these negative feelings are directed at her, not at her parents or perhaps even the gods she mentioned once. Seeing the most recent memories from the island is such a sudden change that it almost makes him snap out of it. Still, Noé manages to see Diluc, Gaku, and then himself at the end.

It feels like he lost track of time here, so when he pulls away it's abrupt as he's worried that he might have had too much. ]

Ah...

[ His half-lidded eyes shine golden as he gazes up at Lucia as he pants softly. ]

I—Are you okay, Lucia?

[ Noê pulls his fangs out, and droplets of blood pool around the wound. Even so, it doesn't hurt. Lucia simply smiles and looks back at him, hand still latched onto his. ]

I'm okay. Did you...have enough?

[ She figures that's easier to ask than asking about what he experienced. ]

[ Before giving his answer, Noé leans in once again to press his lips against the wound. He remains like this for a few moments, even though he's fully aware that it won't make it heal faster. ]

I did. You're spoiling me, Lucia.

[ There's not much he can offer her, but a hug is definitely one of these things. ]

Thank you. You're delicious.

[ And he's shameless, apparently!! ]

Ah...

[ She's a little embarrassed, but she hugs him back and buries her nose in his shoulder. ]

I'm glad you're happy, Noé. It wasn't a bad experience at all. I hope you didn't see anything too embarrassing.

It was some memories from home... as well as Diluc and Gaku.

[ Is he going to say it just like this? Yes. ]

I'm glad you've made more friends here. You deserve that and more.

Oh.

[ That's... She's a little embarrassed, but he's so sweet. It's hard to be too awkward around him. ]

Thank you, Noé... I'm glad that we're friends, too. ... More than that, I think.

[ At least he didn't see five wives... ]

Are we... best friends?

[ He's doing it again, he's friendzoning someone he loves. Will he ever learn. ]

[ . ]

I...yes, but...

[ She looks very nervous. ]

I would like to keep going on dates with you...and hold your hand, and all that. The way I feel is...I think it's -- beyond friendship. If. That's okay.

[ At least Noé isn't that obtuse and realizes that his words made Lucia feel much more anxious. Her words, however, are the definite proof how silly his response was. ]

It is. [ His cheeks are flushed, but he doesn't hesitate to give Lucia another hug. ] It doesn't feel like friendship to me either. It's something more special.

[ Even if he's still a bit confused about his own feelings, Noé knows that he doesn't want to cause any distress to her. Making her happy, however, is something that he wants. ]

[ He's warm, and Lucia returns the embrace. She closes her eyes and rests her head against his shoulder, enjoying his presence. ]

It is. I...I'm glad we're spending time together, Noé.

[ It's the best birthday she's ever had. ]

It's going to get better, I promise.

[ They haven't even got to the eating part, not to mention the gift. Speaking of which, one of the staff members knocks at the door just a few moments later and brings them their savoury pancakes and leaves them be. ]

Let me take care of the candles first!

Sure thing.

[ She'll go ahead and try to arrange the plating for the pancakes in the meantime. Ganba, Noé! ]

[ One might think that a vampire will know a more exciting way to light up the candles, but here he is, going through them one by one. It's still bright outside, so Noé makes sure to draw the curtains before sitting behind the table across Lucia.

The pancakes look amazing, but rather than stuffing his mouth with them, he takes a moment and gazes at her with a bright smile. ]

I was just thinking about how I'm going to remember this day forever.

Oh...

[ His smile makes her heart flutter. He looks so nice with all the candles around him, and she can't help but grin herself. Noé's happiness is so contagious. ]

Me too. I won't forget it, and it's all thanks to your hard work.

Ah, it's not like I built this inn or made the food...

[ Noé chuckles sheepishly, another guy who can't just accept a compliment. ]

I hope you'll like the gift I made for you, though.

Oh, should I open it now?

[ She looks over at it; it's sitting on the table. ]

I've been curious, but I can wait until later, if you'd like me to.

[ His initial plan assumed that she would open the gift at the end of the day, but honestly, this seems like a good moment to do it. ]

Go ahead! Making you wait feels silly now.

[ He's literally vibrating in his chair and the pancakes are the last thing he wants to think about right now. Wrapped in decorative paper, Lucia will find an A4 size portrait of herself. Noé made sure to frame it, too. ]

[ Oh...

She holds the portrait in her hands for a second. Her eyes are wide as she looks at it for a good couple of a seconds.

Then, she gently places it down on the table, and moves over to give him the biggest hug she can manage. Her voice is soft and a little choked up: ]

Thank you so much, Noé.

[ And when she pulls back to look at him, she's crying again. ]

T-this... I'll treasure it. I would say...for the rest of my life, but...I don't think that's long enough.

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