Plus we're already... you know!!!! Together!!!! I don't expect to like, go see a decorated tree or something, just... give you a present and it sounds like eating some fried chicken together.
Yeah! I'll grab some extra stuff for like, hot chocolate too since you haven't been converted to the nuances and greatness of coffee YET. It looks pretty gross outside, so why not make it cozy, right?
[Once she's bundled up a bunch of stuff, it's time to go see Beat! Man, is it snowing more than what would be normal? Nah, just her imagination... there's quite a bit of it on her once she's at his doorstep. Knock knock, Beat!]
[Even Beat had noticed the snow pouring down heavily and building up when he'd gone out to get the fried chicken. It doesn't come as much of a surprise to him when Futaba shows up at his door covering in a thin layer of white snow.]
Yooo! [A quick look past her. It's getting gnarly out there, isn't it?] Get in here. Any longer an' youse gonna turn into a snowman.
[He's quick to step aside, already reaching towards Futaba to dust the snow off her head and shoulders. Compared to outside, it's nice and toasty inside his treehouse. Can't have all that cold seeping in.]
I've already been a mouse, why not add a snowman to the list? [She'll have to tell that story... later.
She appreciates the dust off, as noted by the doofy grin and little "eheheh" that comes as he gets the snow off of her. Once she's inside, in typical home style she'll kick her boots off. Can't get the floor wet or dirty!]
It's a lot warmer here than it is outside. But just imagine the snow forts you could build... perfect for snowball warfare.
[The jacket stays on for now, but she catches his smile, even if it's small. She's good at noticing little things... sometimes, but this is one of those Important Little Things. It makes her grin in return, but she sure lights up when he mentions having a For Real Snowball Fight if there's still a lot of snow on the ground.
Little do they know there's going to be A T O N of snow, but will they even be able to get out of the door? WHO KNOWS.]
Really?! You mean it?! You better go easy on me though, I'm not exactly the pinnacle of killing it on sports day, y'know?
[That doesn't mean she won't try to at least kind of get one snowball to land a hit, though.]
[Despite the low temperatures and the snow falling outside, Beat is dressed in lighter clothing than expected. Even if he had always run hot, being able to channel fire dreamotion had its perks during times like these.
The way Futaba lights up makes his smile wider, her enthusiasm contagious. As if she couldn't get any cuter.]
Course I mean it! [Beat tilts his head to the side, his smile slowly becoming mischievous.] I mean I guess I can go easy on ya 'til you get the hang of it. After that, I ain't plannin' on holding back.
[Sure he may be teasing her, but it's hard to turn off the competitiveness when it came to games like this.]
[He chuckles lightly, all the more fired up for their snowball war. Despite the teasing between them, it never held any real malice. Maybe he will hold back a little, but as long as the two of them were enjoying themselves, that was all that mattered.
Moving closer to Futaba, he reaches out to take her hand, squeezing it lightly as he leads her to the same spot by the couch where they spent White Day together.]
C'mon, let's get to eatin'. Chicken ain't gonna stay hot forever.
[Ahh... this sensation is still so new, and they've been dating for months now. Still, it was nice to have someone to do this with, even if they were both new to it. The heat in the room spikes for a moment from Futaba's own emotions, followed by a chuckle. Whoops.
Once they're sitting and eating, the happy feeling really doesn't dissipate; it only grows.]
Almost like we never even left Japan! It's perfect!
[Because she does miss home and her friends and Sojiro, but this is definitely nice. Is there probably a "who can eat more" happening with this chicken?? Probably.
...Beat will win that one, though. Maybe she'll let him (no, it's not that).]
[Despite the jump in warmth at the beginning, the temperature in the room settled to something a bit more comfortable as the two of them sat and ate. Wiping his plate clean, Beat leans back, satisfied with their meal. He definitely ate a lot and has a few crumbs on his face to prove it.]
Went to the Harvest a coupla weeks back askin' if they can make somethin' like it. Didn't really wanna break tradition, you know?
[Though he talks, hoping that it's enough of a distraction, one hand moves to the side of the couch as if checking if something is still there. He tries to be discreet with him, but that would probably be the last thing anyone would describe Beat.
[She notices him rooting around, despite trying to be sneaky... but she says nothing. He wants to be sneaky, she'll let him be sneaky. :') It's crimmus (or almost), it's fine!]
Damn, you really planned it out. Bet 76 had fun with it though, it was really good! We'll have to ask him to do this every year, maybe. Or maybe I can tell Kazuma about the whole KFC thing and he can offer it more widely? [That might be an idea— for later though.] Good call though, Bones! I know I would have been missing it, ehehe.
[As it was, she already had been; it'd been a couple years here without, so Beat truly made December feel Correct for her.]
[He'd missed last year as well. The thought had crossed his mind a year ago, but he didn't want to crash whatever traditions his friends had then either. So he'd kept it to himself in the meantime.
But this year was different. Beat had found someone that he liked and cared about and wanted to spend time with, whether it was Christmas or not. Just thinking about it made his ears go red.]
We gotta tell 'em. 'Cause you an' me's gonna be doin' this again next year.
[Looking back up at Futaba, he smiles somewhat shyly at her, moving closer and reaching out to take her hand in his once again.]
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Date: 2023-12-11 12:15 pm (UTC)It's the RULES. Isn't that the whole Christmas thing anyway??
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Date: 2023-12-11 12:18 pm (UTC)but
i just dont really expect it you know?
getting something outta it
[Especially considering Christmas being more of a couple thing in Japan and all that.]
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Date: 2023-12-14 05:53 pm (UTC)I'll take your music and replace it.
[such a threat but she doesn't mean it]
Plus we're already... you know!!!! Together!!!! I don't expect to like, go see a decorated tree or something, just... give you a present and it sounds like eating some fried chicken together.
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Date: 2023-12-14 07:13 pm (UTC)just cause i dont expect it dont mean i aint gonna take it yo
sides i got something for you too
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Date: 2023-12-15 02:27 am (UTC)...I wasn't expecting something back, but azasu in advance!
[....not Futaba trying to slang up her Japanese to ~impress~ him.]
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Date: 2023-12-15 02:34 am (UTC)asazu right back atcha
my place then?
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Date: 2023-12-15 06:31 pm (UTC)Yeah! I'll grab some extra stuff for like, hot chocolate too since you haven't been converted to the nuances and greatness of coffee YET. It looks pretty gross outside, so why not make it cozy, right?
[Once she's bundled up a bunch of stuff, it's time to go see Beat! Man, is it snowing more than what would be normal? Nah, just her imagination... there's quite a bit of it on her once she's at his doorstep. Knock knock, Beat!]
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Date: 2023-12-18 05:33 pm (UTC)Yooo! [A quick look past her. It's getting gnarly out there, isn't it?] Get in here. Any longer an' youse gonna turn into a snowman.
[He's quick to step aside, already reaching towards Futaba to dust the snow off her head and shoulders. Compared to outside, it's nice and toasty inside his treehouse. Can't have all that cold seeping in.]
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Date: 2023-12-21 10:16 pm (UTC)She appreciates the dust off, as noted by the doofy grin and little "eheheh" that comes as he gets the snow off of her. Once she's inside, in typical home style she'll kick her boots off. Can't get the floor wet or dirty!]
It's a lot warmer here than it is outside. But just imagine the snow forts you could build... perfect for snowball warfare.
[She's never had a snowball fight in her life.]
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Date: 2023-12-24 08:44 pm (UTC)[A small smile finds its way only his face as she snickers. Why's she so goddamn cute when she does that?
He doesn't seem the least bit bothered by at home she seems when she steps in, still staying close by to help put her jacket aside if she decides to.]
If the snow's sticks around, you an' can have one tomorrow. See who's the best at chuckin' snowballs.
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Date: 2023-12-29 12:59 am (UTC)Little do they know there's going to be A T O N of snow, but will they even be able to get out of the door? WHO KNOWS.]
Really?! You mean it?! You better go easy on me though, I'm not exactly the pinnacle of killing it on sports day, y'know?
[That doesn't mean she won't try to at least kind of get one snowball to land a hit, though.]
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Date: 2023-12-29 02:05 am (UTC)The way Futaba lights up makes his smile wider, her enthusiasm contagious. As if she couldn't get any cuter.]
Course I mean it! [Beat tilts his head to the side, his smile slowly becoming mischievous.] I mean I guess I can go easy on ya 'til you get the hang of it. After that, I ain't plannin' on holding back.
[Sure he may be teasing her, but it's hard to turn off the competitiveness when it came to games like this.]
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Date: 2024-01-02 09:46 am (UTC)I'll have to keep it fair by using my Persona if you're not careful!
[A bluff? Truth? He'll find out tomorrow (if they can even get out of the door...) :)]
I'll have to come up with a plan, just in case. ...but only after dinner and... whatever else.
[She did, after all, tell him she had a gift for him!]
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Date: 2024-01-02 10:26 am (UTC)[He chuckles lightly, all the more fired up for their snowball war. Despite the teasing between them, it never held any real malice. Maybe he will hold back a little, but as long as the two of them were enjoying themselves, that was all that mattered.
Moving closer to Futaba, he reaches out to take her hand, squeezing it lightly as he leads her to the same spot by the couch where they spent White Day together.]
C'mon, let's get to eatin'. Chicken ain't gonna stay hot forever.
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Date: 2024-01-02 11:10 am (UTC)Once they're sitting and eating, the happy feeling really doesn't dissipate; it only grows.]
Almost like we never even left Japan! It's perfect!
[Because she does miss home and her friends and Sojiro, but this is definitely nice. Is there probably a "who can eat more" happening with this chicken?? Probably.
...Beat will win that one, though. Maybe she'll let him (no, it's not that).]
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Date: 2024-01-02 11:35 am (UTC)Went to the Harvest a coupla weeks back askin' if they can make somethin' like it. Didn't really wanna break tradition, you know?
[Though he talks, hoping that it's enough of a distraction, one hand moves to the side of the couch as if checking if something is still there. He tries to be discreet with him, but that would probably be the last thing anyone would describe Beat.
Yep! Whatever he's looking for is still there.]
sobs have a crusty tag u.u
Date: 2024-01-23 09:31 am (UTC)Damn, you really planned it out. Bet 76 had fun with it though, it was really good! We'll have to ask him to do this every year, maybe. Or maybe I can tell Kazuma about the whole KFC thing and he can offer it more widely? [That might be an idea— for later though.] Good call though, Bones! I know I would have been missing it, ehehe.
[As it was, she already had been; it'd been a couple years here without, so Beat truly made December feel Correct for her.]
NOT CRUSTY AT ALL
Date: 2024-01-23 09:53 am (UTC)But this year was different. Beat had found someone that he liked and cared about and wanted to spend time with, whether it was Christmas or not. Just thinking about it made his ears go red.]
We gotta tell 'em. 'Cause you an' me's gonna be doin' this again next year.
[Looking back up at Futaba, he smiles somewhat shyly at her, moving closer and reaching out to take her hand in his once again.]