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[outofoffice]

Who: Venti, Yuri, Saya, Lumine, and Kantera
What: A moment of respite
When: March 4th
Where: A house at the far edge of Blossomcrown
Warnings: Probably mentions of previous game trauma/violence


[ Venti has always been the type who wanders to the beat of his own drum, dipping in and out of people's lives as easily as the blowing wind. But Tokyo-F . . . changed things, somewhat.

Though his initial instinct had been to sleep under a tree and call it "home," an invitation to live with old friends put a halt to those plans. For starters, it would be protection from the unpredictable weather in the segments. For another, maybe he did get used to having a bed and a room to call "home," in no small part because of the teammates and friends who inhabited it with him. Now that solitary tree feels . . . lonely, in a way it didn't before.

And so here he is, standing at the threshold of a house full of people he loves and trusts, who asked him to stay . . . it makes him feel his age, but not in a bad way, for once. Nor does he feel that nagging urge to disappear into the wind.

Should he catch anyone watching him, the pensive expression dissolves into a smile. ]

Hehe, is this the part where we fight over bedrooms?

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[happydreamed]

Ah, well - that's a relief, to have you fully awake. We have time to find more solutions then.

[sangreine]

My thoughts exactly.

It does mean that my restlessness is back, though. I'll try to come to bed every night, but I can't promise I'll always stay. I'll try to be back by morning, though.

If nothing else, I could get another job somewhere to help us out. Just until the guilds open.

[happydreamed]

I won't fret if I wake up and you aren't there. I know you'll always return to me.

[Another squeeze.]

I've taken a job at a clinic myself.

[sangreine]

I will. And I'll be good about texting if plans change. [ So wake up and check your phone if fretting takes over. ]

Oh, good. Are they only open during the day, or is it shift work?

[happydreamed]

Daytime hours, appointments only on weekdays. So you'll see plenty of me still.

[sangreine]

Of course I'm glad about that, but I was more concerned with your ability to stay awake on overnights.

[ the fondest teasing ]

[happydreamed]

...yes, that would have been an issue. I have no defense for myself.

[Called Out.]

[sangreine]

[ Affectionately called out! ]

You don't need a defense. I love you the way you are.

[happydreamed]

Ah, I fear you spoil me too much, my dear. [Nuzz!]

[sangreine]

"Too much" is a matter of opinion. I think I spoil you just enough.

Besides, you return the favor with interest. [ She takes another bite of pancakes for emphasis. ]

[happydreamed]

Ah, but you see, I would spoil you regardless.

[sangreine]

You can't think I'm any different. I know I can be selfish, but I try to take care of the ones I love. [ which is everyone under this roof, Doctor particularly. ]

[happydreamed]

You aren't nearly as selfish as you believe you are.

[And he would never imply otherwise.]

[sangreine]

[ She absolutely is, but she wants not to argue more than she wants to be right. ]

I have a mind to make you take me to bed where I can be entirely too demanding and prove you wrong.

[happydreamed]

Ah, you've discovered my wicked plan.

[sangreine]

Well in that case, I can be motivated to finish this delicious plate of pancakes more quickly. [ Sooner or later they'll come up for air, but newlywed priorities are what they are. ]

That reminds me, I need to go clothes shopping. Want to come with me sometime, or should I keep it a surprise. Not all of it will be stuff that can only be worn in private, but at least some of it will.

[happydreamed]

[They're newlyweds and this place encourages them to touch. They really can't be blamed.]

I would like to come with you, especially since my own wardrobe could be greatly expanded. And your sense of style outstrips mine.

[sangreine]

[ GIGGLE ]

If I'm the one with the better fashion sense we're so doomed.

[happydreamed]

Explain how you are so gorgeous at all times, then.

[sangreine]

Because you're biased, my love.

[ She rises from her seat to take her now-empty plate to the sink, wash it quickly (and it's Saya so quick means quick) and return to reach out a hand to help him from his chair. ]

I'll prove it. Take me to bed and you'll find that you think I'm gorgeous wearing nothing at all.

[happydreamed]

Hmmm... I think you may be right, but it warrants testing regardless.

[He kisses her hand before taking it to help himself up.]

[sangreine]

My favorite subject.

[ She glances at him over her shoulder and leads him off into the bedroom and out of this thread! ♥ ]