[ He only knows from the time he spent in Kyoto. ...shoveling the Kamisato Estate established there was more of a workout than he ever would have thought. ]
Smooth sailings over here. We just wrapped up work at the teahouse for the day and— [ Mm? Wait. ] —one sec.
[ He lowers the receiver to address a certain someone, trying to keep things on the downlow. ]
Sorry, was just Ayaka. [ Anyway! ] I, uh...had something I wanted to ask you about.
WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS AND FF7 TOGETHER! have fun with rebirth!!!!
[Intrigued by his question, Yoimiya makes a mental note to ask Cloud if he's had snow shoveling experience sometime in the future. ]
We are! It's a lot of hard work but Tartaglia has been such a huge help. If I was living out on my own, I'd be shoveling snow all day long.
[ She feels lucky to live with a man who has had experience with the frost. Not only does she get to watch him shovel snow, her eyes have been blessed to see him chop firewood...
But as much as she'd like to discuss the beau and his firewood chopping skills, she gets the sense that's not what Cloud is here for. On the other end of the line, she's grinning from ear to ear as her ears perk up to her pal going quiet and the muffled voices in the background. ]
Hehe, don't worry about it! Ayaka always takes priority. [ It's a notion Yoimiya will always stand by. ] How can I be of help?
Guessing he's used to it, what with being from Snezhnaya and all.
[ Although, now that the topic has shifted gears and Ayaka's no longer within earshot as the perky fireworks expert offers her assistance, Cloud's eyes almost appear to light up at the prospect. He would have figured something out, but...he really was glad that she said yes. ]
[ It's a good thing he brought up the topic of White Day, lest Yoimiya would have gushed about how cool Tartaglia is when he shovels snow. At his question, the glee in her voice is evident. ]
Ah, yes! I have. That's the day when guys give their sweethearts presents.
[ One month exactly from Valentine's Day... it doesn't take much for Yoimiya to put two and two together. If her country bumpkin pal is asking about a special holiday for couples, then that must mean, he's got a special something for Ayaka. ]
Oh... ohohoho [ Don't mind the high-pitched evil giggles over the phone. ] Did you have something planned for Ayaka?
[ Oh, good!! This cuts down the time it would take to explain; he only learned about it together with Ayaka when the two of them were still living in Kyoto. Yoimiya's energy, meanwhile, is contagious as can be. To the point wherein a little smile crosses his lips without his realizing it to start. ]
That's right.
[ This would be the second year in which he celebrated it appropriately with Ayaka... He might not have the same elaborate and intricately woven plan lain out as she'd done for him with the little scavenger hunt bringing him down memory lane, but that didn't mean Cloud wasn't going to try a little harder this time.
"Oh..."
Uh oh.
"ohohoho" ]
When you make it sound like that... [ Embarrassed as he sounds, voice trailing away from the receiver for a moment, there's a gentler sigh that passes his lips before he's back in the proverbial driver seat. ] Couple things. Her request is that we try and make it the entire day together holding hands without letting go.
[ He only spills said deet because something told him that Ayaka would have likely told her at one point or another herself. ]
And...um... [ This may be where his fellow country gal comes in. ] Color me curious, but you wouldn't happen to still be in the business of making fireworks, wouldja?
[ And if she wasn't, if they could still gather the right MA. TE. RI. ALS. . . . ]
[ For the sake of Cloud's embarrassment, it's a good thing he can't see Yoimiya face-to-face, she's absolutely grinning like a fireworks gremlin on the other line as she listens to his voice trail off. He's such a riot! A great match for Ayaka.
"Her request is that we try and make it the entire day together holding hands without letting go." Yeah, that request tracks for Ayaya. So LEWD!! pure and cute, Yoimiya's own heart feels like it's going to burst with warmth as she pictures the lovely couple holding hands with each other all day. ]
Oh, yes! I haven't opened up my own business just yet. [ But mark her words, she's bringing Naganohara Fireworks to Ellipsa one day!!! ] So I'll have to hit the town to pick up a few things, but if it's fireworks you're wanting, it will be my honor to make some for you.
[ She's already getting excited at the prospect, itching to get out and gather MA. TE. RI. ALS.. ]
Did you want to meet up in person so we can come up with the perfect fireworks for Ayaka?
[ The sigh he lets out is audible over the phone, softer even as a relaxed smile returns to his face. ]
You're a lifesaver. Y'know that?
[ As for her proposal? He wasn't so sure what time or day she had in mind, but if it was today? He actually wasn't working! Although this leaves the ball in Miss Naganohara's court. This time, he is 110% out of his depth. Guess it wouldn't be so bad to have someone else do the handholding for him for a little bit. ]
[ Oh that is the softest sigh of relief if she's ever heard one. Amused, glee is all too evident in Yoimiya's voice as she speaks. ]
Hehe, it's no problem at all! I'm always happy to lend you a hand.
[ Yoimiya can never say no to helping anyone, especially if it's Cloud, and extra especially if it involves best girl™ Ayaka. Eager to get started on her new project, her head is already filled with ideas for Ayaka's personalized fireworks. She's already dressed and excited to get out but first, gotta see if Cloud has his pants on ready to go as well. ]
Are you free today? We can meet up at Nightwake's shopping district here in a bit if you're available.
[ She's always raring to go! ... Especially if it involves fireworks. ]
[ Well, if nothing else, he's at least tickling her fancy and giving her something else to do that she's proud of. At least, being a good listener as he was, Cloud learned this much from both Ayaka and Yoimiya both. The favors went both ways with him; she didn't have to work hard to earn it, but he had the girl's back for anything and everything she could ask him in kind.
...One second, Yoimiya. One. Two. Three- yes. Pants are indeed on. He equips his Ōdachi to his back while he's at it. He'll let Ayaka know that he's going to meet her! No need to hide who he's seeing! It's just what they're planning that he's gotta keep under wraps. ]
Count me in. I'll head out in a few minutes and call you if I don't spot you in the crowd.
[ Then again, neither one of them were the discreet type. They stood out in their own respective ways. ]
[ Excitement floods through her system as the call comes to an end. Before heading out she grabs her purse, and a few other items, and of course, makes sure to inform Tartaglia she'll be hanging out with Cloud for a little while to help out with his White Day gift (with the bonus of gushing over how cute he and Ayaka are... bless her boyfriend and his listening ears LOL) Now that everything is in check, she's practically bolting out the door.
...
Only to be immediately hit with the cold, sending her to hightail it back inside to get herself a pair of pants. Traversing through the snowy region of Frostreign in a pair of shorts is not one of her brighter moments. (; °Д°) ]
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[ Now dressed in a more appropriate attire, Yoimiya makes it to the designated meeting spot relatively unscathed and in good time. The hustle and bustle of Nightwake City is a different change of pace compared to the quietude of Frostreign. People are everywhere! It's hard not to get swept up in all the excitement but even so, Yoimiya is way more thrilled about meeting up with Cloud to concoct the perfect present for sweet Ayaya. Her bright, golden eyes are peeled for any signs of that spikey tuft of blonde hair she's all too familiar with. ]
AND SO I TURTLED RIGHT BACK. I need to keep PLAYING ff7 JKLDFSA
[ He only knows from the time he spent in Kyoto. ...shoveling the Kamisato Estate established there was more of a workout than he ever would have thought. ]
Smooth sailings over here. We just wrapped up work at the teahouse for the day and— [ Mm? Wait. ] —one sec.
[ He lowers the receiver to address a certain someone, trying to keep things on the downlow. ]
Sorry, was just Ayaka. [ Anyway! ] I, uh...had something I wanted to ask you about.
WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS AND FF7 TOGETHER! have fun with rebirth!!!!
We are! It's a lot of hard work but Tartaglia has been such a huge help. If I was living out on my own, I'd be shoveling snow all day long.
[ She feels lucky to live with a man who has had experience with the frost. Not only does she get to watch him shovel snow, her eyes have been blessed to see him chop firewood...
But as much as she'd like to discuss the beau and his firewood chopping skills, she gets the sense that's not what Cloud is here for. On the other end of the line, she's grinning from ear to ear as her ears perk up to her pal going quiet and the muffled voices in the background. ]
Hehe, don't worry about it! Ayaka always takes priority. [ It's a notion Yoimiya will always stand by. ] How can I be of help?
♥♥♥
Guessing he's used to it, what with being from Snezhnaya and all.
[ Although, now that the topic has shifted gears and Ayaka's no longer within earshot as the perky fireworks expert offers her assistance, Cloud's eyes almost appear to light up at the prospect. He would have figured something out, but...he really was glad that she said yes. ]
You ever heard of White Day?
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Ah, yes! I have. That's the day when guys give their sweethearts presents.
[ One month exactly from Valentine's Day... it doesn't take much for Yoimiya to put two and two together. If her country bumpkin pal is asking about a special holiday for couples, then that must mean, he's got a special something for Ayaka. ]
Oh... ohohoho [ Don't mind the high-pitched evil giggles over the phone. ] Did you have something planned for Ayaka?
[ Spill them deets, Cloud. ]
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That's right.
[ This would be the second year in which he celebrated it appropriately with Ayaka... He might not have the same elaborate and intricately woven plan lain out as she'd done for him with the little scavenger hunt bringing him down memory lane, but that didn't mean Cloud wasn't going to try a little harder this time.
"Oh..."
Uh oh.
"ohohoho" ]
When you make it sound like that... [ Embarrassed as he sounds, voice trailing away from the receiver for a moment, there's a gentler sigh that passes his lips before he's back in the proverbial driver seat. ] Couple things. Her request is that we try and make it the entire day together holding hands without letting go.
[ He only spills said deet because something told him that Ayaka would have likely told her at one point or another herself. ]
And...um... [ This may be where his fellow country gal comes in. ] Color me curious, but you wouldn't happen to still be in the business of making fireworks, wouldja?
[ And if she wasn't, if they could still gather the right MA. TE. RI. ALS. . . . ]
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"Her request is that we try and make it the entire day together holding hands without letting go." Yeah, that request tracks for Ayaya. So
LEWD!!pure and cute, Yoimiya's own heart feels like it's going to burst with warmth as she pictures the lovely couple holding hands with each other all day. ]Oh, yes! I haven't opened up my own business just yet. [ But mark her words, she's bringing Naganohara Fireworks to Ellipsa one day!!! ] So I'll have to hit the town to pick up a few things, but if it's fireworks you're wanting, it will be my honor to make some for you.
[ She's already getting excited at the prospect, itching to get out and gather MA. TE. RI. ALS.. ]
Did you want to meet up in person so we can come up with the perfect fireworks for Ayaka?
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You're a lifesaver. Y'know that?
[ As for her proposal? He wasn't so sure what time or day she had in mind, but if it was today? He actually wasn't working! Although this leaves the ball in Miss Naganohara's court. This time, he is 110% out of his depth. Guess it wouldn't be so bad to have someone else do the handholding for him for a little bit. ]
Say when and where. I'll make the time for you.
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Hehe, it's no problem at all! I'm always happy to lend you a hand.
[ Yoimiya can never say no to helping anyone, especially if it's Cloud, and extra especially if it involves best girl™ Ayaka. Eager to get started on her new project, her head is already filled with ideas for Ayaka's personalized fireworks. She's already dressed and excited to get out but first, gotta see if Cloud has his pants on ready to go as well. ]
Are you free today? We can meet up at Nightwake's shopping district here in a bit if you're available.
[ She's always raring to go! ... Especially if it involves fireworks. ]
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...One second, Yoimiya. One. Two. Three- yes. Pants are indeed on. He equips his Ōdachi to his back while he's at it. He'll let Ayaka know that he's going to meet her! No need to hide who he's seeing! It's just what they're planning that he's gotta keep under wraps. ]
Count me in. I'll head out in a few minutes and call you if I don't spot you in the crowd.
[ Then again, neither one of them were the discreet type. They stood out in their own respective ways. ]
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[ Excitement floods through her system as the call comes to an end. Before heading out she grabs her purse, and a few other items, and of course, makes sure to inform Tartaglia she'll be hanging out with Cloud for a little while to help out with his White Day gift (with the bonus of gushing over how cute he and Ayaka are... bless her boyfriend and his listening ears LOL) Now that everything is in check, she's practically bolting out the door.
...
Only to be immediately hit with the cold, sending her to hightail it back inside to get herself a pair of pants. Traversing through the snowy region of Frostreign in a pair of shorts is not one of her brighter moments. (; °Д°) ]
---
[ Now dressed in a more appropriate attire, Yoimiya makes it to the designated meeting spot relatively unscathed and in good time. The hustle and bustle of Nightwake City is a different change of pace compared to the quietude of Frostreign. People are everywhere! It's hard not to get swept up in all the excitement but even so, Yoimiya is way more thrilled about meeting up with Cloud to concoct the perfect present for sweet Ayaya. Her bright, golden eyes are peeled for any signs of that spikey tuft of blonde hair she's all too familiar with. ]