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

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[ 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!! ]

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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.

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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.

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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.

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[ 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. ]

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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.

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[ 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. ]

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[ 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. ]

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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!

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Sure thing.

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

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[ 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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[ 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. ]

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[ 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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[ HE MADE HER CRY AGAIN!!! Even if those are happy tears, Noé carefully wipes them with the pad of his thumb. ]

Lucia... I'll only make you smile from now on, I promise.

[ This is his confession beta version. ]

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You...you already do.

[ Despite her tears, she truly is happy. She hopes he realizes that.

And now, for her beta confession: ]

Nobody makes me smile as much as you do, lately.

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[ It feels like his heart did a flip or two in his chest, honestly. Noé doesn't say anything for a while, just pulls her into an embrace. ]

You make me feel all kinds of things. Most of it is new, but... I like it. I really do.

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[ She returns the embrace easily, and lightly buries her nose in his shoulder. ]

What...what do you feel?

[ Her voice is quiet, but she wants to know more. Noé's feelings are important to her. ]

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I'm the happiest when we're together. And when we're apart... I keep thinking of you.

[ Please give him 21 working days to process that this feeling is love. He needs to compare notes with what Gaku wrote to him in a letter. ]

I hope you don't mind me telling you that.

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[ Lucia lifts her head, and when she looks at him, she cups his cheek and leans in for a kiss. Her lips press against his, softly but more certain this time, and when she pulls away, she's smiling. ]

I don't mind at all.

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Oh.

[ It's a pleasant surprise, especially when he was a little anxious that hearing his honest opinion might stress her out. Noé's never been so glad to be wrong, honestly. ]

It truly is a special day. Sometimes, it even feels like it's my birthday...

[ Which is silly, but Lucia is so good to him...!! ]

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Eheh... I'm glad you're so happy. And it makes me happy, knowing that I'm on your mind so much.

[ They should eat the pancakes, but all she wants to do is hug him some more. What a dilemma... ]

I think about you a lot, too. I...I haven't been able to stop since we camped at the beach together.

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Oh...

[ Despite saying that Lucia is a lot on his mind, hearing that she's been thinking about him just hits differently. Pancakes can wait because Noé is just going to kiss her cheek without thinking about it much. ]

If it makes you happy, I'll think of you even more!!

[ That's probably not possible, but he's going to try anyway. ]