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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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[sangreine]

[ It's fair to be distraught. She would be if their situations were reversed. All Saya wants to do is make this better, but she can't. She can try, though it's not the same thing. A whisper and a prayer, that's all she has to offer. In the meantime, if her touch is what he needs, she'll give it freely. It's what she needs as well, conveniently enough. ]

[ Hearing that he won't give up on his feeling for her, though, that helps. It helps immensely. She curls forward until she fits easily and comfortably in his arms, her face against his neck. Just breathing, focusing, as if she can will herself to remember this moment. ]

We will. And in the meantime I'd like to spend as much time in your arms as I possibly can.

[erschlagen]

[Yes, he needs her touch, her warmth, and her love right now. Rosen wants to commit every last little detail about Saya to memory just in case he accidentally loses her for the next fifty or so years. He wants her touch to be the only thing he feels right now. If there's a chance she may never wake up again, then Rosen wants to spend as much time with Saya as possible.

He wants to hear her laugh, sing, and cry. Everything that makes her present and alive at this moment. He doesn't care if he comes off as a bit clingy, not while there's a chance he may never get this moment again.]

Of course. [He mumbles affectionately while gently stroking her back.] As if you need to even ask.

[Sorry, Saya but you're stuck with him for a few days, weeks even. He's bound to find every excuse in the book to visit her daily at this point. She'll have to suffer him and his bad cooking too. Kantera gave him a few ideas and he plans on experimenting in the kitchen.]

Until then, what do you like more? Cupcakes or pancakes? [A smile dances across his lips as he glances down at her.] I hear my little queen has a sweet tooth.

[He teases before leaning down to kiss her cheek.]

[sangreine]

[ "Clingy" means something very different to a Chiropteran Queen. She's used to those who love her loving only her, to the exclusion of all else should she wish it. And it's not that she wants that anymore, not truly, though her instincts certainly do. The only amount of clinginess that she'd find the slightest bit intrusive is if he got demanding with her, that wouldn't go over at all. ]

[ Her housemates might have other standards, however. She doesn't especially care. Rosen has a place if they start to show signs of the visits wearing on them. And besides, having her husband around is comfortable for her, but she tries to be respectful enough not to be too affectionate with others where he has to watch. ]

[ Saya laughs lightly at the question. ] I like whatever you care to make. But for the sake of making a choice, pancakes.

[ Her fingertips brush his face while he kisses her. Plainly delighted at the affection and that he's going to bake for her. ]

I have a fondness for sweets, yes. And spice, and a number of other things. Don't restrict yourself. [ Surely this won't backfire! (She'll love it regardless, it takes a lot for her not to find food delicious, and if it was literal garbage she'd still eat it and love it because Rosen made it for her.) ]

[erschlagen]

Pancakes it is!

[Rosen announces with a jovial chuckle while snuggling his face into her short locks. He'll shower her with as much affection and love as she wants. If she doesn't want it, he'll do something else. As much as he adores Saya, he still has his pride. Rosen is typically a loner. So, if she commands him to leave her be--he will. Until then, he's grateful for the chance to make some beautiful memories with her.]

Though, I want to make enough for your friends and husband to enjoy.

[That means he’s going to need a lot of eggs, tons of butter, milk, and patience. Rosen is severely lacking on the latter part but he’s going to do his best. Nevertheless, he thinks that would be the best way to enjoy the rest of their day together. They both need something to lift their spirits after that bombshell. The best way to not fret about sad news is to keep busy.]

Spice too? Well, that gives me the chance to test out this one spicy cheese ramen recipe I saw online…

[He probably could ask around about finding other recipes to try. Hijikata seems to know a bit about food, so many he’ll ask him. That is until he finds out about the man’s mayo obsession.]

[sangreine]

[ Why would she command him to do a silly thing like that? Unless she's spending time with someone else, she can't imagine not wanting him around. ]

I'm sure that would make everyone very happy. [ Saya said, speaking entirely for herself and not accounting for Rosen not being good at this, necessarily. At least she'll clean the kitchen. ]

I'd love to try anything you make.