Hi sweetie, I just wanted to check in on you, see how you were doing, make sure you're safe and sound after everything. Let me know if you need anything, alright?
[ Kairi's smile is immediate when she greets the blond nobody, kind and lighthearted as the colors around her seems to pop with their vivid hues. Reflecting how she was feeling in this moment. ]
Do you... happen to have any spare time today? I was wondering if you'd like to spend time with me since we haven't gotten to do that since you arrived here.
[Naminé looked up from the sketch she was working on, blinking. The image of her other half appeared in her mind clearly after a minute. It was true; they really haven't had the time. Especially because of the ice attacks.
She smiled back.]
Hello Kairi. That sounds fun! Where would you like to meet?
[It's about mid morning when Sora calls. He sounds a little tired like he just woke up, but he seems his usual self. There's a flicker of curiosity when the connection starts. He seems to be in his room at the house and Pollux the wyvern is curled up in his lap.]
[She's gotten a gift for Naminé, it's a rather large one (especially by cat standards) but it was one Luna couldn't pass up. The gift in question is an easel and a small set of paints to get her started.]
Hey-- been a minute! Thought about it, an' I figured I'd see how things're goin' on your end. Stuff got pretty busy earlier, an' I jus' wanted t' make sure you were still doin' alright after everythin'. An' also, like...happy holidays, 'f you do any celebratin' this time'a year. Or here's hopin' you're havin' a good winter 'f you don't.
[More presents at her door! A tin of cookies, a set of colorful crayons and drawing paper, and a hideous hand-knit white scarf with Namine's name in yellow letters. Minnie tried.
A card!]
Merry Christmas, Namine! You're a real masterpiece. ♥
[It's the night before Christmas and a man in red has come to Namine's residence, not to steal, but to leave presents! It's rather late at night, when people should be asleep though, as he's not supposed to get caught. The gifts will have a tag included saying "From Santa".
Her gift comes with a book with princess stories, a pair of mittens and festive tin of candies (may or may not have gone stale), courtesy of Asbel, Mrs. Bradley and Noctis.
With his his task complete, he'll soon disappear into the night...]
[Come Christmas Day, Naminé will find a small little box delivered to her door via carrier pigeon. Inside are some festive-looking homemade macarons, as well as a little note.]
[It had not been the best month, but that didn't mean Usagi was going to ignore her housemates, especially her youngest housemate. Being with loved ones always made her feel better. She was making breakfast, wanting to make pancakes to help herself feel better and also because it was one of the few things she could make perfectly.
When she heard soft footsteps she turned towards the sound.]
[To be honest, Naminé half expects to see Makoto around the corner when she smells food cooking. She wipes the sleepies in her eyes as she comes around the corner, and smiles when she sees Usagi. It makes her happy to see her friend here.]
Good morning, Usagi. Did you make all this yourself?
[ Arden can be found at Sweetie Pies, doing some of the stocking up front beyond the counter a few minutes from the end of his shift, such that as Naminé approaches from outside he can even see her coming. Not that he minds her coming by, of course, it's just a surprise anyway. A pleasant one.
He turns to face her as she nears the front door. ]
[Eep! She didn't expect him to see her so quickly. Her face turns a little red as she waves at him through the window. The door's bell jingles as she opens it. She lets it close behind her and smiles at Arden.]
Hi... s-sorry for coming by without letting you know. Are you going to be done with work soon?
[ He gives her a few days, then starts on May 15th. A single rose just like he promised, each day until the end of May, even the day after Vanitas attacks her. ]
Hello, I'm sorry to bother you, and I hope you're staying safe. My name is Suzaku Kururugi and Usagi-san told me that you should know that she has been hurt. She is currently at a clinic.
[The voice surprises her, but more-so because of what he says to her. She doesn't know what he means by "staying safe" since she's been home all day. So how did Usagi get hurt?
Naminé knows she can figure that out later, though.]
[One day, Namine will suddenly find a white lilac on the nearest surface or on her sketchbook. Along with the flower is a wayfinder, a sky blue outlined in soft yellow.]
[ It wasn't a big gift, but in a pretty box left in front of the front door is a box with a note for Namine. The box has brand new colored pencils and a cute looking sketch pad. ]
[ Nams' gift from Riku is going to be the following:
• a lotion in a light purple colour that has the scent of lavender and tonka bean (or whatever is reminiscent of it within this world) • a cute pillow in the shape of a cloud, soft to the touch • a package of toffee flavored hot chocolate with a mug in a blue colour with clouds and stars painted across it • a small and soft plush in the shape of a shooting star with a little cat riding on it
There's also a card with the following: You've done so much for the dreams of someone else, I wanted to make sure you yourself had sweet dreams as well. Merry Christmas, Naminé.
[On Christmas day there is a delivery to Naminé. It is a rather heavy wooden box so please be very careful as she probably won't be able to lift the box on her own. It's left in the foyer of the house with a big blue ribbon on it. Inside is a collection of several jars of paint as well as a wrapped collection of handmade brushes. There is also a holiday card attached.]
To Naminé,
Paint like you think no one is watching! And then let the world see! Thank you for always being the one to put us all back together.
[ The message comes in a little hesitant, likely for two reasons: 1. Xion is still unused to using these amulets to communicate, and 2. she's a little nervous about the question she's about to ask. ]
Naminé- Hi! Um, are you busy? I just had... sort of a question.
[ This time, instead of going directly to her bedroom, Arden sends her a message over the amulet first, to make sure she's ready for him. He has a bag of overnight gear, but it's pretty light. Just enough to get him dressed to go to work in the morning. When he does walk through the corridor, he's actually already dressed for bed - in a pair of sleeping shorts and a tank top.
Even though he did ask first, he's still smiling with a bit of red in his cheeks when he sees her. ]
[Naminé's already sitting in bed and dressed in a nightgown. She gives him a shy wave when he enters the room.]
It has, hasn't it? I'm just glad it's under better circumstances. [Good circumstances actually. She couldn't ask for anything better right now.] Do you need anything, Arden?
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