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Right. The emotion thing.
[Betrayed by Emotion Island again. That's not to say that she's been good at hiding it, either. Ever since she's started staying, the residents of the Eos house may have noticed a few stray red petals laying about, likely where she and Gladio met for a brief, and maybe even a normal, conversation. Lightning's tried to collect them as best as she could, but half the time, she doesn't even notice they're there. Damn it, she'll have to start paying more attention...]
I don't... have any intentions? I mean– [Wait, let her rephrase that!] I don't know. Yeah, we were close... once.
[Now? Well... She can't really make that call alone, nor does she want to.and we aren't done the thread yet!]
[Betrayed by Emotion Island again. That's not to say that she's been good at hiding it, either. Ever since she's started staying, the residents of the Eos house may have noticed a few stray red petals laying about, likely where she and Gladio met for a brief, and maybe even a normal, conversation. Lightning's tried to collect them as best as she could, but half the time, she doesn't even notice they're there. Damn it, she'll have to start paying more attention...]
I don't... have any intentions? I mean– [Wait, let her rephrase that!] I don't know. Yeah, we were close... once.
[Now? Well... She can't really make that call alone, nor does she want to.
[ He doesn't realize how much he missed her until now, as his new memories slowly start to settle. Has it really been two months? ]
That sounds fair, heh. ...Thanks, Light. [ He would apologize for even disappointing her like that in the first place, with the way he thinks of himself, but he knows that would just take them further down the rabbit hole. Instead, he smiles appreciatively.
And now, trying to be cool like her, he leans back on his stool as he looks at her, and brings the glass up to his face so he can finish the delicious drink.
Unfortunately, the straw from the glass gets shoved right in his nose as he brings it up, and he freaks out as he pulls away from the glass. When he looks down at the glass, the straw is nowhere to be found??
(It's still in his nostril...) ]
That sounds fair, heh. ...Thanks, Light. [ He would apologize for even disappointing her like that in the first place, with the way he thinks of himself, but he knows that would just take them further down the rabbit hole. Instead, he smiles appreciatively.
And now, trying to be cool like her, he leans back on his stool as he looks at her, and brings the glass up to his face so he can finish the delicious drink.
Unfortunately, the straw from the glass gets shoved right in his nose as he brings it up, and he freaks out as he pulls away from the glass. When he looks down at the glass, the straw is nowhere to be found??
(It's still in his nostril...) ]
[Her eyes narrow while she watches him and she bites back a smile, and somehow – somehow – she manages to keep her face as straight as possible when the straw gets lodged in his nose.
She scratches at the bridge of her own with a finger.]
You've got something on your face.
She scratches at the bridge of her own with a finger.]
You've got something on your face.
[ Tapping his own nose leads to him discovering the lodged straw, and he immediately pulls it out and turns on the stool so that his back is facing her. The last thing she needs to witness is his horrified red face after that display of... uncoolness?! ]
Oookay, well, that's enough catch-up!! Back to work now!
[ Just in time, too! The Hearth is starting to fill up with its first round of visitors, and things are only going to get busier as the day goes on. ]
Oookay, well, that's enough catch-up!! Back to work now!
[ Just in time, too! The Hearth is starting to fill up with its first round of visitors, and things are only going to get busier as the day goes on. ]
[Not sure there's anything worse than her seeing a straw up his nose, but she lets him have his moment of privacy, although Jaune will be able to hear her snort from behind him. And while he's turned away? She steals his drink and finally throws back a stolen sip for herself before she hops off the stool at the sight of the customers.]
Right. [At least he's being a responsible employee. She's proud. :) ] Try not to cause too much trouble out here today.
[Or, you know, get more straws stuck up his nose.
Jaune gets a super cool farewell to top it all off – she saunters off in the direction of the kitchen, giving him a wave over her shoulder. Seeya later!]
Right. [At least he's being a responsible employee. She's proud. :) ] Try not to cause too much trouble out here today.
[Or, you know, get more straws stuck up his nose.
Jaune gets a super cool farewell to top it all off – she saunters off in the direction of the kitchen, giving him a wave over her shoulder. Seeya later!]
[ she had the intent to joke around Lightning a bit, but she's realizing now that the topic might be more sensitive than she initially thought. ]
I'm just teasing. If anything, I bet should be telling him what a jerk he was for disappearing on you.
[ she knows it wasn't his fault, just as much as it wasn't hers for her own disappearance. she just wants to try and lighten the mood. ]
And... I know you wouldn't need it in the first place, but I wanted to say that you've got my little sister blessing. I think you're way too cool for him, but that's not my call to make.
I'm just teasing. If anything, I bet should be telling him what a jerk he was for disappearing on you.
[ she knows it wasn't his fault, just as much as it wasn't hers for her own disappearance. she just wants to try and lighten the mood. ]
And... I know you wouldn't need it in the first place, but I wanted to say that you've got my little sister blessing. I think you're way too cool for him, but that's not my call to make.
[Sometimes (see: all the time), Lightning takes things way too seriously. Someone needs to teach her to loosen up a bit! In her defense, Iris sounded pretty serious about it, nor is it a topic that she takes lightly. Still, knowing that it had meant to be a joke, it does make her laugh – not just mentally, but out loud... and it probably looks really awkward to anyone watching her.]
A little sister's blessing... [The most important blessing. For a moment, she wonders how Serah would handle all of this.] Not so sure about the 'cool' part. Turns I'm the one who messed up more than once.
[The house probably smelled like coffee for weeks.
She's genuine about the next part, and rather than a little tickle of a shock, there's warmth instead.]
Thank you. He's... a good man.
A little sister's blessing... [The most important blessing. For a moment, she wonders how Serah would handle all of this.] Not so sure about the 'cool' part. Turns I'm the one who messed up more than once.
[The house probably smelled like coffee for weeks.
She's genuine about the next part, and rather than a little tickle of a shock, there's warmth instead.]
Thank you. He's... a good man.
[ if she needs someone to teach her to loosen up, Iris is her girl! she just wants to make sure she doesn't touch a nerve - she wants to get to know Lightning properly, especially if she's got history with her brother. ]
Nobody's perfect. And if anything, you guys have something like a fresh start now, right? That's gotta count for something.
[ as always, she tries to look on the bright side. there's lost time to make up, but Iris can't imagine that rekindling that kind of relationship would be that bad, especially if it's mutual. ]
Yeah, he's pretty awesome. Don't tell him I said that, though.
Nobody's perfect. And if anything, you guys have something like a fresh start now, right? That's gotta count for something.
[ as always, she tries to look on the bright side. there's lost time to make up, but Iris can't imagine that rekindling that kind of relationship would be that bad, especially if it's mutual. ]
Yeah, he's pretty awesome. Don't tell him I said that, though.
[No nerves touched here! Lightning is on-edge with just about everything, especially in the romance department. Despite having been in one for several months with him before, this is still brand new territory for her. If anything, she's pleasantly surprised that Iris even reached out to her at all, now that she's gotten over the initial embarrassment.
A fresh start does sound kind of nice, though... and that seems to be the direction they're heading.]
I don't think he needs anyone to tell him that. [Sometimes she wonders if he's got more ego than abs.just kidding] So is this how all Amicitias give the talk?
A fresh start does sound kind of nice, though... and that seems to be the direction they're heading.]
I don't think he needs anyone to tell him that. [Sometimes she wonders if he's got more ego than abs.
[ she wants to be friends with Lightning! even if she wasn't courting her brother, she knows that she means a lot to Ignis as a friend. people like that should stick together, and she seems pretty badass to boot. ]
I think it's just me, actually. I've never brought anyone home to face Gladdy... He'd probably scare them off before getting a word in.
I think it's just me, actually. I've never brought anyone home to face Gladdy... He'd probably scare them off before getting a word in.
[Lightning's mental snort is robust enough that it makes it through to Iris.]
Hm. Does he think he's scary?
[Is that what he tells himself? Or tells his little sister? Really, Gladio.....?]
Hm. Does he think he's scary?
[Is that what he tells himself? Or tells his little sister? Really, Gladio.....?]
[ A bird arrives to bother Lightning with a small package! Inside is this, a pink hair pin. Along with it is a letter that reads: ]
Dear Lightning,
This is days delayed, but thank you.
My emotions aren't usually this all over the place, and I'm usually a lot better at controlling my temper. I shouldn't have been excused for what happened.
I can fully understand should you wish to no longer be friends, but I hope you accept this present nonetheless. I think it might look good on you.
Next month is the Flower Festival. It's the perfect time to wear it.
Yours Truly,
Weiss Schnee
Dear Lightning,
This is days delayed, but thank you.
My emotions aren't usually this all over the place, and I'm usually a lot better at controlling my temper. I shouldn't have been excused for what happened.
I can fully understand should you wish to no longer be friends, but I hope you accept this present nonetheless. I think it might look good on you.
Next month is the Flower Festival. It's the perfect time to wear it.
Yours Truly,
Weiss Schnee
No idea. I guess it helps that he's tall... But then he opens his mouth.
[ he could definitely be intimidating if he wanted to, but Iris knows that he's a goofball not-so-deep down. she's not afraid of him in the least - his enemies, on the other hand... ]
I bet he'd get a kick out of it if you asked.
[ he could definitely be intimidating if he wanted to, but Iris knows that he's a goofball not-so-deep down. she's not afraid of him in the least - his enemies, on the other hand... ]
I bet he'd get a kick out of it if you asked.
[Yeah, and then he starts talking about Cup Noodles and any hope of him being intimidating is gone. Granted, he could probably use that to scare any prospective suitors and it would be just as effective as standing there, arms crossed over his chest and saying nothing at all.]
I'll remember for next time, and let you know how that goes.
[There's a pause, and then:]
Hey, Iris...
I'll remember for next time, and let you know how that goes.
[There's a pause, and then:]
Hey, Iris...
[ one of her biggest fears is that the Cup Noodle obsession is hereditary. maybe one day she'll wake up and start reciting promotional scripts that have been latently with her since birth... it makes her shudder. ]
You better. I want to hear his reaction.
[ she giggles, but it quiets slightly when Lightning addresses her. ]
What's up?
You better. I want to hear his reaction.
[ she giggles, but it quiets slightly when Lightning addresses her. ]
What's up?
[Maybe she'll even remember to broadcast it live to Iris. It'll be their little secret. :)
The typical hardness in Lightning's voice is gone, and she sounds a bit... sheepish? Shy, almost.]
Thanks. For looking out for him, and... [Ah. She's so bad at this.] And allowing me to, too. I know how important it is, and... it, uh... means a lot.
The typical hardness in Lightning's voice is gone, and she sounds a bit... sheepish? Shy, almost.]
Thanks. For looking out for him, and... [Ah. She's so bad at this.] And allowing me to, too. I know how important it is, and... it, uh... means a lot.
You don't need to thank me for that. It's a little sister's job to keep an eye out for their older sibling every once and awhile.
[ she vaguely remembers Ignis mentioning that Lightning had a little sister, too. hopefully the sentiment resonates with her. ]
You make him happy. That's good enough for me.
[ she vaguely remembers Ignis mentioning that Lightning had a little sister, too. hopefully the sentiment resonates with her. ]
You make him happy. That's good enough for me.
Yeah.
[The mention of siblings brings further softness to Lightning's voice, and even trying to stifle the sadness that lingers there, her worry is still distinct. She can't help but wonder how Serah is doing... or if she even knows about what Lightning's been up to since she packed her bags and left for the Eos house. Even being apart, she has no doubt that it's Serah who's always looking out for her.
She can only hope that her sister will have the opportunity to meet him someday (she has no idea that they've already become acquainted), and maybe even Iris, too.
Lightning isn't going to be a Debbie Downer, though! At least, not within this mental link.]
He's lucky to have a sister who can take care of him. Etro knows he can't do it himself.
[ :) ]
[The mention of siblings brings further softness to Lightning's voice, and even trying to stifle the sadness that lingers there, her worry is still distinct. She can't help but wonder how Serah is doing... or if she even knows about what Lightning's been up to since she packed her bags and left for the Eos house. Even being apart, she has no doubt that it's Serah who's always looking out for her.
She can only hope that her sister will have the opportunity to meet him someday (she has no idea that they've already become acquainted), and maybe even Iris, too.
Lightning isn't going to be a Debbie Downer, though! At least, not within this mental link.]
He's lucky to have a sister who can take care of him. Etro knows he can't do it himself.
[ :) ]
[Sometime on Lightning's birthday, there's a package delivered to her home. Inside is a bottle of wine, the sort Lightning enjoys (since Auron is keen to know what people drink). It's wrapped up in a towel and a note.]
If you ever use my face as a towel again, you can kiss me buying you drinks goodbye.
Happy birthday, Lightning.
If you ever use my face as a towel again, you can kiss me buying you drinks goodbye.
Happy birthday, Lightning.
[ Perhaps a liiiiittle bit earlier than is reasonable on the morning of her birthday, Lightning will hear that telltale chime in her head of an incoming message. It would seem someone (not naming any names, Ignis Scientia) has spilled the beans to Prompto about the advent of Lightning's birthday, and, well. He isn't just going to sit idly by and let it pass by without comment. He's well aware she's the type of person who doesn't enjoy a lot of spotlight and fanfare, but birthdays are meant to be celebrated. He'll just make a concentrated effort to reel himself in.
Even if...that's easier said than done. ]
Heeeeey, Lightning! A little birdy told me today is a pret-ty special day!
Even if...that's easier said than done. ]
Heeeeey, Lightning! A little birdy told me today is a pret-ty special day!
[Ah, here they come. It's probably a good thing for him that she's an early riser on most days, even on her birthday, because she's less grumpy than she would have been if she hadn't already been up for a couple of hours already.
Actually, if she's being honest with herself, she's in a great mood, but doesn't let that pass through in her response just yet.]
And which little birdy was that?
[Prompto can probably hear her brows raising. She's sure she knows the answer to her question already, but confirmation on whose face she needs to smear cake on today would be nice. :D ]
Actually, if she's being honest with herself, she's in a great mood, but doesn't let that pass through in her response just yet.]
And which little birdy was that?
[Prompto can probably hear her brows raising. She's sure she knows the answer to her question already, but confirmation on whose face she needs to smear cake on today would be nice. :D ]
[ Come on, Lightning, would you smear cake on the face of the one who made it? But unfortunately for Ignis, Prompto is about as good at lying as he is at cooking.
Despite her tone, a little bit of a laugh edges the message that returns from him. ]
I couldn't tell ya! But your cake is gonna be delicious, heads up.
[ Whoops. ]
A-anyway, could I steal you for a few minutes sometime today? Won't be long, promise!
Despite her tone, a little bit of a laugh edges the message that returns from him. ]
I couldn't tell ya! But your cake is gonna be delicious, heads up.
[ Whoops. ]
A-anyway, could I steal you for a few minutes sometime today? Won't be long, promise!
[She absolutely would smear cake all over the bespectacled face of the person who made it! One might say it makes it even better and more satisfying. She's looking forward to this delicious cake, though. If her hunch is right, which it usually is, then it's going to be as best as it can be.]
Hm. I'm real busy. [She's not, but Lightning still hums to herself thoughtfully.] But I guess I can make some time for you. You wanna stop by, or you want me to come to you?
Hm. I'm real busy. [She's not, but Lightning still hums to herself thoughtfully.] But I guess I can make some time for you. You wanna stop by, or you want me to come to you?
[ About a week or two after the flower festival ends in true heinously backdated fashion, Lightning will receive a special delivery!
Well, it's actually not very exciting. A white card with gold emboss print on the front in an envelope the colour of robin egg blue, edges sharp, paper uncrinkled. The ink on the note inside the card is fresh and dark still; it's clear that Pyrrha did this as soon as the facts were revealed to her.
When Lightning opens the card, she'll get a quick message. Pyrrha's script is neat, almost polite looking, but easy to read, no unnecessary flourishes.
She doesn't get a choice in the matter, apparently. :D ]
Well, it's actually not very exciting. A white card with gold emboss print on the front in an envelope the colour of robin egg blue, edges sharp, paper uncrinkled. The ink on the note inside the card is fresh and dark still; it's clear that Pyrrha did this as soon as the facts were revealed to her.
When Lightning opens the card, she'll get a quick message. Pyrrha's script is neat, almost polite looking, but easy to read, no unnecessary flourishes.
Dear Lightning,
Jaune told me you were the one who got two day passes to the spa for us. Thanks to your effort, we had a lovely day together and I wanted to express my gratitude.
Sincerely,
Pyrrha
P.S. When are you coming over for dinner? We would love to have you.
She doesn't get a choice in the matter, apparently. :D ]
[ Oh, it's going to be a very good cake. Also, very smearable. Ignis has designed his own demise, but sometimes sacrifices have to be made in the celebration of birthdays. ]
I can come to you! No sweat. Just give me a few shakes to get the confetti poppers and fireworks ready!
[ He's joking.
Or is he??? ]
I can come to you! No sweat. Just give me a few shakes to get the confetti poppers and fireworks ready!
[ He's joking.
Or is he??? ]
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