closed 🪶⚡ all i really, really ever want is under the mistletoe

[garudas]

Who: Cidolfus Telamon & Benedikta Harman.
Status: Closed.
Where: Around places.
What: Cid and Benedikta follow a lead and sneak into a fancy holiday party. Event stuff TBA.
Warnings: it's them, what do you want from me



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[ramuhs]

Now you're just saying that to make me feel better.

[But his eyes shine as he also sets the knife down to put his arms around her and pull her in for another kiss.]

Do I need to buy you weapons instead of jewelry now?

[garudas]

[She chuckles and shakes her head, her nose nuzzling against his.]

No. What am I going to do with a collection of swords? I quite like the jewelry you get me.

[ramuhs]

Mmm, what about a jewel that can conjure a sword?

[His lips brush over hers, the taste of that wine still on her breath enticing.]

[garudas]

[Her arms wrap around his shoulders, happy to pull him back in for another sweet kiss.]

Is such a thing even possible? And I suppose that depends on the sword.

[ramuhs]

Well if they can pull things into some pocket dimension then I don't see how it couldn't.

[But he just laughs quietly as he continues to look at her with that deep fondness and shine in his eyes.]

What kind of sword would you want?

[garudas]

Hm?

[There's a slight cant of her head.]

I suppose I have not really thought much about it. My sword suits me just fine as it is, and now I have this new one. ... You are not thinking of getting me another, are you?

[ramuhs]

Why not?

[A grin.]

Perhaps one that can change elements so that you can always have an advantage.

[garudas]

[There's something of an amused yet shy look about her smile.]

You truly are going to spoil me, aren't you?

[Yet her heart flutters all the same. Find you a man who will shower you in fancy new blades...]

Only if you have one, too. I cannot possibly do all of the work on my own.

[ramuhs]

What, I thought you enjoyed stabbing everything you could.

[Just like a cute bird pecking at everything.]

[garudas]

[He better not say that out loud, though she does snort lazily and leans her weight on him, and her gaze drifts to the remainder of the presents on the table.]

Oh, I don't mind. So then I will take all the credit and the coin for our next jobs?

[ramuhs]

As long as I get rewarded for my assistance, then I don't see a problem.

[And she should know what reward he's looking for.]

[garudas]

[Her lips pull into a more cat-like smile then.]

I will see what I can do.

[A sideways glance, and then back to him.]

I assume the others are not swords, though.

[ramuhs]

No, they are not.

[A quiet laugh as he reaches out to grab the medium box now and give to her.]

[garudas]

[She does notice how the smallest box is still saved for last, but besides a curious look in her eyes, she does not point that out.]

I would be impressed all the same.

[As she starts to open it... Painfully slowly...]

[ramuhs]

[Yes it is still saved for last!!

And she is being strangely slow with this...

But he won't mind much other than be a little amused. When she does finally open it, she will find a light blue scarf with a snowflake motif over it. It's soft and silky to the touch, and warm. Moreso than a normal scarf.]

[garudas]

[Because she thinks it's cute, and cute that he got her so many things. And so much of it is practical, too.

So once she is finished carefully pulling back the ribbons and the wrapping, she is pleasantly surprised by the scarf. Strangely enough, she does not own many, but given her dislike for the colder weather, it's a bit shocking that she does not.]

It's beautiful.

[And while this one is not as thick or woolly as the ones that she does have, as she runs her fingers over it, she notes how soft it is, her lips pulling into a smile. But there is something else, indeed.]

Hm?

[It's certainly warmer to the touch already, which is the most surprising thing of all. Curious, she unravels it from its neatly folded place in the box and wraps it around her neck.]

It's warm...?

[ramuhs]

[Another proud smile plays at his lips as he helps to tuck it around her neck.]

Aye, the threads have been enchanted so that you will not feel any effects of cold for up to an hour. I know you're not one for such weather so I thought this would do well.

[And the soft blue does look good on her, even if she may not wear the color often and might soften her image a bit.]

[garudas]

[It's true that she rarely, if ever, wears shades of blue—light or dark. It's a new one, to be sure, but one that she does not mind. And even if she cannot see herself, she knows already that she is fond of it, mostly because it is a gift from him. She tips her chin up to allow him room to adjust it around her neck, and already, her cheeks are growing hot and redder than they already are from the warmth that spreads through her.]

How very thoughtful.

[Her voice is soft, quiet, as she nuzzles her nose further into the scarf, allowing the heat to absorb into her skin as she closes her eyes, but behind the scarf, he'll spot her smile.]

The cold has been despicable in some parts.

[ramuhs]

[She does look absolutely lovely, and he can't help but brush his fingertips against her rosy cheek.]

Is it enough? I considered getting you a coat to go with it, but I thought it better if you could choose what you wanted.

[garudas]

[Her lashes flutter when his fingertips brush against her cheek.]

Considering it is meant to keep me warm, it is. But I would not mind going out to choose a coat as well. Perhaps we can get you one, too.

[ramuhs]

Mmm, suppose I could use a new one.

[Not that he would ever get rid of his old jacket, but he cannot deny that now they have the means to do so that having a few other options would be better.]

[garudas]

Then... You may take me out to choose a coat of my own, if I get to pick yours.

[Is this... another date!?]

[ramuhs]

[IT DEFINITELY IS.]

Then we shall do so.

[His voice and smile are soft, feeling quite happy and warm at the idea of them going on a little shopping trip together. It's nothing new for them, but... It's still always meaningful when they have a chance to spend such simple, mundane times together.]

[garudas]

[It's a life they never had before—they have to make up for it somehow. So, she just gives a nod of agreement before leaning in for another kiss.]

I've one more gift for you, but I think it is best saved for...last...

[A pause at that final word, as a bit of doubt flickers across her expression.]

[ramuhs]

And I still have one for you.

[That he also hesitates for some reason.]

What if we opened them at the same time?