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Tweak says, "Enjoy!"

Aidan J. Reilly (redclayheroics) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2013-07-03 22:36:00

Entry tags:

aidan reilly, calliope-caliborn, dirk strider, euphemia li britannia, helix wamtani, hikaru hitachiin, lacus clyne, miranda lotto, sougo okita, yuuri shibuya, zelgadis greywars

225 // video+action // open
[ Closed action, Helix ]

[ He's nervous as they head down to the beach, backpack filled not only with presents but with a few choice items as well. Ritualistic. A ceremony he hasn't been a part of for years and that normally requires a month of preparations but here they are in the land of last-minute-surprises and Aidan can't pass up this opportunity. It's as close as he'll ever get to a Winter Solstice celebration ever again and although it isn't a pig being slaughtered and there's no designated boulder here, he'll do what he can with what he's got.

Hands bare and reddened by the cold, he reaches out to grab Helix's hand as they walk. Nervous. Excited. ]

[Video; open ]

Hey, y'all. Happy holidays and uh... and all that. [ Unsure if he did that right. They don't do Christmas where he's from and that's very much the point of this transmission. ] I was thinkin', I bet there's plenty of us that don't celebrate th' way the Wardens've set this up. We've got people from all over the worlds after all, it'd be weird if everyone did it just like this.

How do you do it back where you're from? Do you celebrate... Christmas or is it somethin' else?

Oh, and uh... I'll be doin' a little celebration type thing of my own down at th' beach, if anyone wants to join. Just a little somethin' from back home... bring a cup, if you're comin' down.

[ Action; open. Aidan can be found down at the beach together with Helix. They've set up a fire in one of the fire pits and anyone interested will get an introduction to the godless earth-worshipping religion that Aidan is a surprisingly devout follower of. He can also be found scurrying over the dome throughout the day, delivering GIFTS to friend and foe alike! If your character isn't on the list but has some kind of CR with Aidan, feel free to assume they got something useful and generic like a pair of gloves or a scarf! ]

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	fields_of_hope 2013-07-11 03:27 am UTC (link)
	I painted them, yes. The woodwork was mostly done for me. I thought pictures would be best, in case the communicators malfunction. [She can't help but smile at his transparent expression. Lacus loves nothing more than giving people a gift that suits them, be it a physical item or a kind word.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	redclayheroics 2013-07-11 08:09 pm UTC (link)
	They're beautiful... thank you so much! [ And since words are not enough, have a hug! It's filled with barely contained joy and very much love, like an eclair of emotions. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2013-07-11 09:49 pm UTC (link)
	[She has but one arm free for embrace, being laden with Aidan's and other gifts, but Lacus puts all of her heart into it to compensate. Aidan more than most deserves every moment of happiness he can get, and she's honored to be able to give him a small one.] You're welcome. I could think of nothing that would suit you better. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	redclayheroics 2013-07-12 01:08 pm UTC (link)
	It's perfect. I'll make sure to grow you somethin' real good in return! [ Cause really, this is disproportionately nice. ] Do you, uhm... do you have room for yours? It's not that big. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2013-07-13 05:20 pm UTC (link)
	It will taste all the better, being grown with love. Of course I do. [Lacus looks sincerely touched that Aidan thought to get her a gift.] Anything from you will be very precious. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	redclayheroics 2013-07-13 07:35 pm UTC (link)
	Alright... [ He takes a moment to dig out the present from his overflowing bag. It's a bit awkwardly wrapped and rattles a little as he moves it — someone clearly took advantage of packing presents in presents for easier transportation. ] Happy holidays, Lacus. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

fields_of_hope
2013-07-14 01:53 am UTC (link)

[Lacus carefully opens the gift, as though it were wrapped in gold. The colors of the pot bring an instant smile to her face, the genuine sort that lights up whatever room she's in.] It's beautiful! The perfect size for a hotpot. [Which she's learning to make thanks to Sougo moving in.]

[A moment of shaking tells her there's more inside and she opens it to see the adorable bracelet, which she immediately moves to put on.]

Thank you, Aidan. I couldn't love anything more.

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	redclayheroics 2013-07-15 10:10 pm UTC (link)
	Really..? You like it? I'm so glad — I wasn't sure what to get you, but I figured I couldn't really go wrong with that... [ Baby's first Christmas! ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2013-07-16 01:13 am UTC (link)
	You couldn't. [She fits the bracelet on her wrist and holds her arm out to admire it.] The colors are lovely. I think it suits me quite well. [And now he'll get a hug of his own, so hopefully he's not hugged out. Hers is gentler, but no less heartfelt.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	redclayheroics 2013-07-17 07:02 pm UTC (link)
	[ Hugs are the absolute best, mostly because he cannot get enough of them. Man, he feels good right about now. ] It does look good on you. Listen, I uh... I should probably get goin' and deliver th' rest of these, but maybe we could go out sometime soon? For coffee or something. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2013-07-19 11:15 pm UTC (link)
	Mm, I'd enjoy that very much. Perhaps sometime you and Helix could come visit Sougo and my apartment sometime for tea. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	redclayheroics 2013-07-20 06:14 pm UTC (link)
	Sure, that would be nice! If, uh... if I can figure out a way to lure 'im over there. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2013-07-20 08:57 pm UTC (link)
	Don't worry too much about it. [She smiles easily, somehow implying that when she's ready she won't take no for an answer.] I'll see you soon, and thank you again. [She waves and her new bracelet jingles happily.] (Reply to this) (Parent)

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