[Alright, so: contrary to what he said before, he did not get cursed on his birthday! But he did have other things to take care of. There was the gold string between him and Jun, which still hadn't been severed despite their many attempts. There was still the connection with Esikko to deal with, too, although Weiss's help unlocking his Aura definitely made that a lot more bearable. Then once those things were over, he had to scramble to get the Magic Showcase ready, since he'd previously told people that would take place during the first weekend in August! This left little time for celebration.
But now all that stuff is done with, and he's able to accept her invitation for tea and for a tour of her suite. He doesn't show up empty-handed; instead he's carrying a nicely-wrapped box, as well as a bag with two things in it—party hats and party poppers! This is a belated birthday celebration, after all, and an even-more-belated two-person housewarming party (hence the gift). You've got to have party poppers!
He thinks he's prepared for what he'll see in her suite. He knows from attending her birthday soirée that Queen suites are large enough to be considered resorts unto themselves. Plus she already told him what to expect over Mating Season that one time: an outdoor garden, a private elevator, a piano, snow...
Still. He's not a huge fan of hot or cold. And snow was one of those things that sounded more appealing at the time, back before he'd spent a good two weeks shivering from that emotional link.]
Brr...!
[He can't hug his arms around himself, since he's holding the box of sweets. All he can do is walk along the snow-covered path, his eyes on the building up ahead and his teeth lightly chattering.]
It sure is cold. You don't have a thermostat out here, do you?
action (backdated to beginning of August)
But now all that stuff is done with, and he's able to accept her invitation for tea and for a tour of her suite. He doesn't show up empty-handed; instead he's carrying a nicely-wrapped box, as well as a bag with two things in it—party hats and party poppers! This is a belated birthday celebration, after all, and an even-more-belated two-person housewarming party (hence the gift). You've got to have party poppers!
He thinks he's prepared for what he'll see in her suite. He knows from attending her birthday soirée that Queen suites are large enough to be considered resorts unto themselves. Plus she already told him what to expect over Mating Season that one time: an outdoor garden, a private elevator, a piano, snow...
Still. He's not a huge fan of hot or cold. And snow was one of those things that sounded more appealing at the time, back before he'd spent a good two weeks shivering from that emotional link.]
Brr...!
[He can't hug his arms around himself, since he's holding the box of sweets. All he can do is walk along the snow-covered path, his eyes on the building up ahead and his teeth lightly chattering.]
It sure is cold. You don't have a thermostat out here, do you?