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Greetings. My name is Weiss Schnee. I'm a Huntress and a member of team RWBY. I hail from a world called Remnant, and I was once a citizen of the kingdom of Atlas.
I tend to wear my hair in different ways. Why don't you tell me which style you think suits me best?
To learn the ins and outs of this resort, mostly. And of course, get back to Remnant, where my friends are.
With regard to the games here? Let's just say I'd like to upgrade my suite.
For combat related talents, I am an exceptional fencer and my swordsmanship is beyond compare. My Semblance allows me to create Glyphs, as well, which make me capable of performing feats like making shields and platforms, time dilation, or summoning creatures that are under my command. I'm also very proud to say that I know a thing or two about making weaponry; I did, after all, design my own weapon.
Of course, I'm not just all work and no play. I'm a skilled artist, with a talent for dancing, playing the piano, songwriting, and singing. I've performed in front of my kingdom many, many times, and even my fellow students at Beacon loved my performances.
You should also see how 🥨flexible🥨 I can be.
I've read many books since I was a child, as reading is one of my favourite past times. The classics never get old, such as: The Boy Who Fell From the Sky, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Corpse Doctor, amongst others.
I tend not to watch movies, and I only do so when people invite me out. As such, I don't really have a favourite. Maybe you can invite me to watch a movie with you and change my mind? 👉👈
When it comes to my taste in music, I do enjoy operas and ballads, but I've also branched out and have been listening to pop and rock songs. There's just rap which I don't quite understand...
And lastly, for food, I am typically not a very picky eater. I like to eat light and healthy, so salads, quinoa, and granola are in my usual diet. I do love frozen yoghurt best, though! Especially blueberry flavoured frozen yoghurt. That would be my favourite. And crepes, of course!
I haven't had time to sit down and think of what kind of partner is ideal for me. Of course, somebody mature would be best, because I have no interest in childish things. Someone who will look out for me, give me attention and affection, and call me a good girl. 💙💙💙
Someone I can have an intellectual conversation with over either coffee or tea, or someone who can challenge me and push me to my limits would be best. I'd like to grow as a person as well, after all.
Cocktails
.02 CLOWNS OR MIMES
Neither!
.03 SHOWER OR BATH
Baths
.04 PIRATES OR NINJAS
Ninjas
.05 TITS OR ASS
I think this highly depends on the context
.06 COFFEE OR TEA
Coffee
.07 SPICY OR SWEET
Sweet
.08 SUMMER OR WINTER
Winter!
.09 LEATHER OR LACE
Lace
10. ROUGH SEX OR GENTLE SEX
Classified
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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?
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I'll get you a blanket too, if you like.
[ Even without Aura, Weiss is pretty used to the cold, so long as she's not fully exposed to a blizzard or the tundras. Atlas is pretty cold, after all, being a city up in the sky, located in the tundras and all. At the very least, they'll be able to get to warmth soon.
And if they do end up having their little celebration in a nice little spot past her study, then she'll have to make sure that the garden won't be this cold. Maybe she can change the setting to "sunny but winter". ]
We're almost there, at least. Can you use your Aura to help you out in this case?
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[Never mind where the indoor snow came from. He knows the answer. It's ~magic~!
The bad thing about Hiyori is that he's prone to complaining. The good thing is that he tends to bounce back quickly. He manages to throw her a smile despite the persistent chill, still moving forward with the box held in his hands.]
I'll see if I can manage with just my jacket. If not, I guess we'll build a blanket fort!
[The jacket he's wearing is a winter coat. He and Jun found a pair of them inside one of those treasure chests in the flower maze. Alongside an assortment of... other goods.
As for her Aura question:]
I'm not sure I've ever used it while walking before, but I guess it doesn't hurt to try.
[And then he goes quiet, trying to focus. As his words probably gave away, he's still getting the hang of activating it. He treats the process sort of like meditation and tends to do it sitting down in a quiet place. Perhaps he'd be better at it at home, where he generally had a clearer mind as a consequence of having less to worry about.
But he gives it a try, humming softly under his breath as he recalls the lullaby he used as inspiration the first time. If it works, great! And if it doesn't work, oh well. As she said, they're almost there anyway.]
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[ Maybe there's a difference between how they grew up. Weiss knows that he's from a very rich family, but... did he ever build blanket forts with people before? She looks so surprised that Hiyori's even suggested that, because he must know how to make one, right? He's done it before? Wow... ]
You were allowed to make blanket forts back home?
[ If the answer is "yes", she might just be jealous...
So long as Hiyori thinks about using his Aura, then it would manifest itself. How long it can last and how well he can allot the Aura that he has is what he'd need to practice and train himself on. That is, if he'd like to keep using it, anyway. Weiss unlocked his Aura to help him and protect him, but it's ultimately up to him how he wishes to use and develop it.
By the time they make it into Weiss' suite, Hiyori will be greeted by a grand entrance hall, with big doors leading to two different wings of the suite, and two sets of stairs to go up to the upper floor. While it does look grand, it's not a castle by any means where there are 100 rooms. Weiss has kept it relatively straight forward in terms of the layout and what rooms she wanted in it. ]
So, welcome my suite! Let's put all the stuff upstairs first, and I can show you around if you like?
[ Ta-dah!! She does jazz hands when she welcomes Hiyori in. But right after that, she reaches for the panel by the entrance way to lower the thermostat outside. Change it to a light snowfall sort of day. At least the "inside" isn't so cold anymore! It's just right. ]
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[He replies cheerfully.]
Sometimes I'd make one with Nagisa-kun. He's my childhood friend, but he stayed with my family for a bit when we were kids. Sometimes we'd read bedtime stories inside a fort, or else I'd read and he'd try following along. And we fell asleep like that, too, sometimes ♪
[His voice takes on a nostalgic tone as he talks about all this and his eyes go soft. These are cherished memories.
Still, he doesn't miss the implication behind her question. The fact she's so surprised means she wasn't allowed to make blanket forts. And didn't she write all those songs about breaking away from someone else's control?
It's not hard to guess at what sort of upbringing she had. But he'd rather not dwell on the past. He'd much rather focus on the future, which is why he makes his next offer!]
If you've never made one before, then perhaps we should! Unless you'd rather save it for a sleepover sometime. Or a romantic evening with someone. But if you do want to try it, just let me know~
[It's never too late to make up for the things you didn't get to do. Just like Hiyori's aforementioned childhood friend, who didn't get to do anything when he was really young, since he grew up confined to a single room. But it's always fun to introduce new experiences to people like that—people who were sheltered, people who had a harsh childhood, and people who've otherwise been deprived of life's simple joys.
They approach the main building soon enough though, and as he steps inside after Weiss, "deprived" is pretty much the last word that comes to mind. He spends a moment taking the place in; unsurprisingly, her "suite" is more like a manor. It's elegant and sleek and tasteful, and the floors seem to shine, suggesting the suite was recently cleaned (presumably by staff and not by its Queen). And the icy-looking glass chandelier hanging from the vaulted ceiling seems very her.]
Sounds good to me.
[His footsteps echo across ceramic as he walks, looking up at the second floor and the high ceiling.]
Your suite does seem fit for a queen. Specifically, an ice queen! ♪ You don't happen to have a throne somewhere, do you?
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I always thought that blanketforts were for sleepovers. [ Or maybe she's just a huge stickler for the rules. Either way, ] I think I'd like to experience it in a sleepover, if that's okay with you. But it does sound fun, and I'd like to try it with you some time.
[ Especially if he's an expert at it! She'll be sure to rely on him to tell her what to do when it comes to procuring what they need and building the fort itself. ]
Oh, Ice Queen! Ha-ha.
[ There it is... yet another person calling her an "Ice Queen". Weiss doesn't sound too offended. More tired of the whole thing, even if she does like being treated like royalty and she does have a snowflake of an emblem. The jokes really write themselves. ]
You're surprisingly the first person to ask about that, though. No, I don't have a throne somewhere.
[ She walks on ahead, up one side of the grand round staircase, making sure Hiyori is following her. As fancy as the suite looks, there are no elevators inside, so he'll have to carry the things a little longer. Once they've landed on the upper floor, Weiss leads the way to one of the wings, the big doors opening by themselves as if they could sense someone was about to pass through.
For how big the entrance hall is, there aren't that many rooms, even if they're all huge on their own. In a way, Weiss has kept to her simplicity, not wanting her suite to be too big that there would be 50 rooms or something like how it is in the Schnee manor. ]
The other wing is where the bedrooms are, but this is the wing for leisure and entertainment. [ It's a rather straightforward hallway. Two sets of big doors are across one another in the middle of the path, while a large and shiny suit of armour decorates the end of the hallway. ] I really like the library, since there's a nice nook for reading outside.
[ And that's the door that opens on its own yet again! Weiss steps forward and then turns to face Hiyori, gesturing to her own archive of books that the House has supplied her. She still goes to the Swan Lake every now and then, but it is nice to have a place like this of her own! There's still a bit of walking they have to do, but Hiyori can set down what he's carrying on the tables if he likes, just in case he needs a break. ]
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[Or whoever makes her happiest. They both have people here that they feel closer to than each other, he figures. And that, too, is alright. He knows all about how "love" and "family" can be difficult, but he's always thought that friendships, at least, should be straightforward. It's nice to have connections that are uncomplicated.
Her reaction to the nickname earns an arched eyebrow, though his smile remains in place.]
Heard that one before, huh?
[There's a sympathetic note to his voice that isn't entirely feigned, even if he also finds it amusing. He didn't mean to dredge up any memories of being teased by classmates in grade school or anything!
But anyway. He continues to follow her up into the suite. From floor to ceiling, it's all very nice and elegant, though it could use some warmer colors and some elevators if you asked him. (Thankfully no one did ask him.) In most respects, it couldn't be more different from the pirate queen's suite. But both are similar in terms of scale and grandeur. "Surrender your body to the House, and you'll be generously rewarded." That's the clear message being sent.
That thought makes him feel like he's covered in grime, though, so he'll try to push that aside.
At least the doors opening on their own provides a distraction from all that icky stuff. That makes both of his brows shoot way up.]
Are all the rooms enchanted?
[There are businesses in his world with automatic doors, of course. But they don't normally work like that. He peers inside those doors and down the hall, eyeing the silver suit of armor, curious about everything but trying not to be too nosy. Then finally she leads him to her little library, which looks nice, minus one small detail.]
I'd be worried my fingers would freeze off if I tried to read outside in those temperatures. I'm guessing you're built differently, though. And we can both use Aura!
[Once he comes upon the table inside the library, he does set down what he's carrying. The unopened box of sweets, the bag with the party poppers and party hats. Once that's done, he straightens up and puts both hands on his hips, facing his host with an expectant smile.]
So! ♪ Is this where we're having the party?
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It's an old nickname back in school.
[ She doesn't sound too fond of it, but she loves her friends all the same. Even her big sister ended up being called "Ice Queen" by her peers. It must run in the family. ]
Oh, not enchanted! They're sensor activated. [ This time around? Weiss sounds pretty proud of what she's saying. ] The doors are big, so I figured that maybe there's a way for them to open on their own. I think it's convenient.
[ Even if it certainly looks like it's magic pushing and pulling those doors close and open! ]
And don't worry about that part. [ She has surrendered her body to the House, and has been so graciously rewarded. ] It's like Atlas. There's something about the balcony that makes the temperature seem... normal? Though if you did stick your hand out past the railing, then you'll feel the actual snow and wind.
[ Does that make sense? Hopefully! She's never had to explain how Atlas can provide the Atlesians with livable weather, given how humans live in it and it's a city literally thousands of feet off the ground... but they do have the right technology to produce and control the weather. The balcony's become something like that, which is nice! And it's also why it's her favourite sport. ]
Yup. We'll just go out to the balcony.
[ She doesn't point with her hands, but she goes gesture to her subject with her palm. ]
See that wall over there with the shelves? From the entrance, it looks like the library is just a big square, but if you walk closer, you'll see that there's a pathway. I just thought it would be nice to have a sort of "hidden" place here.
Anyway, shall we?
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Well, if you ask me, a queen of ice isn't such a bad thing to be. I could be the King of Sunshine, and we could balance out each other's temperatures ♪
[That's all he'll say to that before letting the embarrassing nickname matter drop. Now back to the suite tour!]
Is that how it works?
[Sensor activation, not magic. It's unexpected, since her suite doesn't look super high-tech otherwise. But she's clearly pleased with it, and it is impressive. He smiles and agrees,]
Very convenient! It means you never have to open doors for yourself, like a prim and proper princess ♪ I'd love to never have to open doors for myself, so I totally get you.
[That's Hiyori Tomoe. Always preferring not to lift a finger! (Just as long as someone like Jun is there to lift one for him.)
It seems there's no end to the technological marvels inside her suite, as she proceeds to describe another one while they're in the library: a climate-controlled balcony! That gets his brows to arch; he knows all about heated floors and other conveniences, of course, but a fully climate-controlled outdoor balcony is still impressive.]
Even at ES, we don't have that sort of convenience. I'll have to tell Eichi-kun he's fallen behind the times.
[That'll be a funny conversation. If he ever makes it back to ES, that is.
There's one final revelation in store, and it's the most charming of them all: a secret passageway hidden behind a library wall! He smiles even more brightly when he hears that, less from excitement and more because he's amused by what it says about her. In some ways, she's like a little kid still.]
You've really thought of everything.
[He picks up the box of sweets and the bags of party stuff again. He just set them down, but no matter; he looks enthused.]
Go ahead and lead the way. We'll move through the secret passageway and have a secret party~♪ Since it's a secret, no one will show up and tell us not to eat too many sweets. Which is good news for you, I'm sure.
[He remembers the sweet tooth from her party.]
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In any case, Weiss thinks about it some more— calling Hiyori the King of Sunshine at some point. It may not be to tease him because it doesn't look like he doesn't like that nickname, but it'll likely come up in another conversation at some point. ] If you're saying our personalities complement each other, then I suppose I'll accept the title.
And right, it's definitely handy. While the House recognises me as the suite's owner, some other people have access to it. If they're not around and I'm carrying a lot of things, then I don't need to put the stuff down just to get anywhere around here.
[ She says that as if she lifts a lot of things, but the situation that this would mostly apply to is if she shopped too much and has so many bags that she can't open the door...
Onwards to their secret party! Weiss starts walking past Hiyori to lead the way when he mentions her non-existent sweet tooth. She's quick to turn around, cheeks puffed because. . . ]
I don't have a- oh, you know what? Nevermind. It's just you, anyway.
[ By which she means she gives up. He can continue thinking she has a sweet tooth and she won't put up too much of a fight about it! "Just you" just shows that she's comfortable around him! It's a compliment, if anything.
Further down the library they go, and Weiss stops in front of a shelf that looks like it's a dead end! There's actually a path way in between the shelves though. No doors, no nothing— just an illusion that there are still books in between, when the books that someone looking straight at it would see are the ones from the end of the secret path. Right next to it is a glass door that leads to Weiss' secret little hiding spot.
It's snowing out, with little snowdrops very slowly falling down. It's not cold though- it's just right!
And now that they're at their party spot, Hiyori will find a rectangle looking thing wrapped in navy blue wrapping paper with a blue ribbon on a chair. On top of it is another smaller square, in the same wrapping paper and ribbon. It contains her presents for him: a tea set and a necklace. On the table are some snacks for their party. Tea in a pot that should still be warm since she just let it steep when Hiyori arrived, as well as some mini sandwiches, scones, and macarons.
Weiss may not be good at expressing herself through words, always finding being honest about how she feels to be embarrassing, but she really does appreciate her friendship with Hiyori. She wants him to feel remembered on his birthday, even if it's weeks delayed. ]
I'm sorry it took so long to give you your birthday present.
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[This surprises and interests him.]
I'm surprised they allow that. It seems like that would go against the whole hierarchy they've arranged. But that does sound convenient.
[He's thinking of himself and Jun. They already share a suite, but it'd be extra convenient if Jun could unlock the door with his own watch. What incentive does the House have to allow that, though, when everyone is supposed to be treated according to their rank? When the goal isn't to build community or find someone to settle down with, but to play the field and compete through sex?
That's just his own thinking, though. And he might be starting to realize that his thinking is a bit too narrow. Perhaps he doesn't understand the House's motives, or their goals for them, as well as he thought. In any case, he can definitely sympathize with her woes about too many shopping bags...
He smiles when she cops to the whole sweet tooth thing. And then he shares:]
You know liking sweets doesn't make someone a child, right? Nagisa-kun's favorite food is chocolate, and Jun-kun's is strawberries! And I wouldn't say either of them has a childlike image. Even I've been known to enjoy sweets from time to time~♪
[Plus it's not like a princess who loves sweets is unheard of. On the contrary, it suits her character type!
There doesn't turn out to be any sort of hidden door. It's more of an illusion, which causes him to blink. A secret door would've added to the sense of espionage. But this is more convenient than crawling on his hands and knees through a hidden tunnel, so he can hardly complain too much. He follows her through the glass door, and then he takes in the scene that awaits them: an elegant-looking tea party, with some dainty (and tasty) looking snacks. And then two gift boxes, to top it all off.
It still surpasses his expectations, despite the impressive suite he just traveled through, and he stares with slightly widened eyes. Up until she wishes him a happy birthday. Then a smile comes over his lips.]
You don't have to apologize. I should be thanking you.
[He didn't get her anything for her birthday.
But it'd be rude to turn down her gifts. Whatever's inside the boxes he's sure was chosen thoughtfully. He steps closer to the table and sets down the stuff he brought along.]
I brought some sweets, too, as it so happens. Traditional sweets from my home country~♪ It's not what I usually eat with tea, but I thought it might be nice to share a little piece of my home world. And then I also brought party poppers, since no party is complete without those. And party hats! ♪
[He takes a party popper out of the bag...
... and then he pops it, just to demonstrate. The noise it makes is surprisingly loud!]
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[ There's Kazuya too, but explaining that her soul and his soul are bound together by a contract is a little complicated to explain. Not to mention, she wouldn't be able to, because that's a direct breach of contract agreement. ]
The staff will pretty much grant you any request if your rank's high enough. So long as it's within reason, anyway. Or if you tell them that if they do as you say, it'll get you really horny.
[ So, so sorry for making you hear those words, Hiyori... ]
Liking sweets isn't childish, no. But liking sweets too much that you eat cookies for dinner is! I'd never do that, and I would hate to have someone think of me as someone who does that just because I like sweets!
[ It's all about image, when it comes to this. Weiss has her own anxieties. Some of them are all so very small compared to the rest of the world's problems.
Problems like how she doesn't want people to think she's childish, or problems like being late in giving someone their birthday present. When Hiyori tells her that she doesn't have to apologise, she finds herself relaxing some, and the smile on her face grows wider. ]
I'd love to try them all. Maybe it might make a good snack with tea, anyway? Or what would you suggest to pair with them? I can always get the kitchen staff to make something.
[ And it does look like she's about to click on some things on her watch and make an order for a new set of beverages when Hiyori brings up party poppers and party hats, Weiss' eyes go wide in excitement, but she still looks like she's doing her best to contain herself. Pop! And she watches the confetti slowly fall to the ground. ]
That's cute. Was it difficult to pull? [ A beat. ] You do have to pull on something, right?
[ She's never used a party popper before!! She wants to try one... ]
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You must be close.
[To not only allow him access to her suite, but to let him live there full-time. And to allow him into her bed, while she was living in her old suite. ... for napping! Not for other stuff!
Though, depending on what kind of "close" relationship they have, it might also be for other stuff. Which is why there's a bit of a teasing lilt to his words. At least there's no obnoxious winking or eyebrow-waggling, though. But speaking of eyebrow-waggling...
"Horny" was not a word he ever expected to hear out of her mouth. He's not a fan of the word, but hearing it from a pure princess-type rather than a rude-and-crude guy makes it more funny than offensive.]
... clever!
[He smiles again.]
Have you told them you'd find it extra-stimulating if they let us all go home? Perhaps they'd consider that request.
[(He knows they won't. And she's surely already thought of it.)
As for the comment about cookies, he blinks before smiling brightly again.]
That sounded awfully specific. Now I'm starting to think you do eat cookies for dinner. But you're absolutely right—eating them for dinner would be silly, so it's best to have them as an afternoon snack! ♪
[At an elegant tea party. That would suit her image for sure!
In response to the question about what pairs well with the sweets, he says:]
Usually green tea. I'd go with a light roast for mochi or daifuku, but a strong aroma goes better with the really sweet stuff. Certain kinds of black tea can also pair well, though.
[Then he blinks as something occurs to him.]
Is there a bell you can ring that'll make them come over? Or do you have the staff on speed dial? You don't have live-in servants or anything like that, do you?
[He's not sure how all this works. His family home had servants, but here, he's a lonely rank 8!
They can boss around the staff in a minute, though. First: party poppers!
Her reaction makes earns a grin and he cheerfully replies,]
Sort of! Here, I'll show you!♪
[He takes two more party poppers out of the bag, passing one over to her and then holding the other in his hands.]
All you need to do is twist and release!
You grab it with both hands, twist the base right here—
[He demonstrates with a quick, forceful twist.]
—and then release! ♪
[Sure enough, with a loud popping sound, the other end of the party popper releases a burst of confetti. It's shiny gold confetti, to be exact, since this is the Golden Peacock after all.]
See? Easy! ♪ Just make sure to aim it away from your face. And my face. I would look cute wearing glitter, but I don't want to get any flecks in my eye!
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I... suppose. We met here and he helped me out at first, because he was a wildcard and was treated like a royal when he first arrived. He ended up being a rank 2 when he checked in, though, so I wanted to help him out as much as I could in return.
He's the sweetest guy I've ever met.
[ Okay, maybe not quite as honest just yet, but maybe she'll tell him a little more about Ragna once they're seated and are enjoying their snacks. They've still got to set up all the stuff Hiyori brought with him, so it shouldn't take long before they can settle down. ]
Honestly? I've never tried. I doubt they would do anything about us going home... They'd just tell us to have sex.
[ Horny? Sex? Sorry for your ears, Hiyori... Weiss doesn't find these words vulgar now given where they are. She still isn't the type to curse, though. ]
There's an app that calls for service, and a staff member can just come in on their own once I give them permission. [ Best not to ask how it works. The House works in mysterious ways... ] Should I ask for some green tea, then? I don't think I've tried that before, either.
[ So, you know what? She'll decide for the both of them after saying all that! A few beeps on her Watch, and then a noise of a message being sent. A notification of a message being received dings after that, which is basically an automatic response that the staff has received Weiss' order and will be delivered to her soon. ]
There, order placed. Nothing for you to worry about - let's just have fun today. A stress-free birthday party.
[ Now then, onto learning how to use a party popper! Taking the one being offered to her, she inspects the top side and then the bottom, trying to see how it works before Hiyori can provide a demonstration. Her eyes are on him when he does, her hands moving quick as she tries to twist the lower end of the party popper she's holding. It looks like it has to be done quickly, so pointing the party popper in the opposite direction of Hiyori, she adds a bit more push when she twists the party popper.
POP! And Weiss lets out a happy squeal, absolutely delighted to have confetti flying around, falling ever so slowly like the snowflakes outside. ]
I did it! [ She sounds like a three year old right now with how elated she is. She even turns to Hiyori, and presents the space behind her where confetti's falling. ] I did it!
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Then it's a good thing you love sweets! ♪
[... With a joke about her sweet tooth. That's how.
He really is happy that she's found someone like that, no joke. But now isn't the time to question her or talk about "love." That's what you'd call "girl talk"—the kind of thing he and Arashi and the others talk about at Pretty 5 meetings! And he knows from experience that those conversations are best had over tea and cake. (Or expensive lattes and cake. Or coffee and pie, or crepes. There's usually some kind of sweets involved! But basically, it can wait a minute.)
Weiss's response about the House is what he expected. He can't get mad or feel disappointed, really. He just nods and smiles grimly.]
Yep, that's what I figured. You "royalty cards" might have plenty of sway over the staff and the lower ranks, but you're still below the House in the overall pecking order.
[He speaks matter-of-factly, not trying to be spiteful. He doesn't mean to be a downer, either. They're gathered here for a party; they're supposed to have fun! So, he'll try to look on the bright side.]
Still, better to live in a gilded cage than a cardboard box out on the street. Or a big aquarium tank instead of a plastic bag~♪
[He gestures to their environment, to her big shiny suite. Surely hearing that will cheer her up.
He's at least suitably impressed when she tells him about having the staff at her beck and call via an app. He smiles and says,]
So it's like room service.
[Rather than a personal chef or live-in servants. As a noble, he's familiar with both concepts! But it's good to know the staff doesn't live with her, or enter her room without permission. Whether they're willing accomplices or brainwashed puppets, the staff are still agents of the House, and he wouldn't want one of them living with him.
But he's more than happy to exploit them for goods and services. And that includes tea service!]
Then that's another thing we'll just have to introduce you to! ♪ But not all green tea is the same, so we'll ask for two kinds! Gyokuro, and matcha grown in Uji~♪
[Weiss is a queen, so she should milk that rank for all it's worth and drink the good stuff. That's his view!
Next comes her reaction to the party popper. He watches her pop one, and everything about her reaction, from her dazzled eyes to that happy little squeal, makes him feel fond. It reminds him of how easily-dazzled Nagisa used to be, by everything from desserts to the plants and insects he found outside; after being raised in captivity, that boy was easily impressed by just about everything. (Though hopefully Weiss's upbringing wasn't quite that sheltered.) She also reminds him of Mary, whenever she's introduced to a new toy. But he spares her the dog comparison and simply chimes back:]
Yep, you did it! ♪ And on the first try, too! Good job! ♪
[He beams at her, before he gestures to the bag.]
There are still some left, if you want to keep going. And I also brought party hats!
[He takes one out and places it on top of his head, tucking the string under his chin. It's a simple striped party hat with ruffles at the bottom!]
Did people wear these at birthday parties back in your world?
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[ Tease or not, Weiss doesn't have it in her to have a violent reaction because of how honest she was just a few moments ago. Hiyori's taken her by surprise by saying something like that and all she can do after sputtering some words that make no sense is to huff as her face turns red.
She does have some stuff she wants to ask him, but that can wait until later, once they're seated and enjoying their snacks. ]
It is room service. We're in a hotel, after all. [ A crazy hotel. And by no means is the room service (or any other service in this casino) excellent, but... Weiss is able to take care of some things that she'd normally need help on because of these staff.
It is ironic, to not like this place, yet make use of the facilities and amenities. Just like what they're doing now! She has to make sure to be specific, sending a follow-up message to ask for the two kinds. If the botches the spelling, that's... fine? Hopefully the staff will understand.
With that out of the way, they can continue with their snack preparations. Or... at least, be distracted by the party poppers. She really is excited about being able to try one out! But now that she knows how it works? Yes, she will take that invitation to try one more. ]
Right. This is the last one, and— [ Because they're celebrating Hiyori's birthday? She takes one of the party hats to put on her head. No, she doesn't put it at the centre, but instead, puts it over the hairpin she wears on the side of her head. The accessory keeps the party hat in place, so she doesn't tug on the string to place it under her chin unlike Hiyori. And with that done? ]
I'm sure people who weren't at a party hosted by some stuck-up people have worn stuff like these. [ aka her friends ] My upbringing never saw me wearing anything like this, so this is also a first!
[ And with that? She starts singing! A cheery happy birthday, one that isn't too slow, but one that isn't too fast either. It's a very belated birthday greeting, but she hopes Hiyori will appreciate her little impromptu performance. At the end of it?
Pop! goes the party popper in her hand. 🎉 ]
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[He's definitely laughing to himself at her reaction. But at least it's not the obnoxious, uproarious type of laugh.]
Makes sense! Even at Rank 8, you get cleaners coming through. I think it's only the basement-level suites that don't get any service.
[Jun's rank 4 suite has been rotting for months. It probably has chemical fumes seeping through the floorboards, crawlers knocking on the door, dust, dirt, and all kinds of other unpleasant stuff going on!
As for making use of the amenities in a place they both hate, well. That's something he does, too. He justifies it by telling himself that if they're already kidnapping victims, the least they can do is demand some good tea! But is that really the right attitude to take?
Right or wrong, it's how he is, and she needs any assistance with spelling or what-have-you, he's happy to offer it. But the order gets placed, and for now, they wait for their tea to be brought to them, which he assumes won't take too long. The staff won't want to keep a Queen waiting! And in the meantime, he watches the Queen place a party hat on top of her head, beaming when he sees the result.]
That asymmetrical look is cute. It's stylish, and it suits you! ♪
[Then he adds,]
I know exactly what you mean. I didn't wear these at parties growing up, either. But there's nothing to stop us now. We can wear as many cones on our head as we want! ♪
[He definitely grew up attending the same kind of stuffy formal events she's talking about. No pointy hats, no party poppers! But they can always make up for lost time, her and him both, and he figures this two-person party is for her sake as much as it is his.
Though she challenges that idea when she starts singing to him. It's something he didn't expect, and he blinks a few times, letting her voice fill the air. He hasn't heard her sing since the recital, which was months ago at this point. She has a nice voice, he remembers now. Soft and pretty like falling snowflakes.
He's smiling warmly by the end, the look in his eyes softened. It's less bright and dazzling than usual, less overconfident, less performative. It was sweet of her to do that and he feels gratitude for this whole party.
And then she ends things with an unexpected bang, setting off the party popper. His brows fly up and he gives a jolt!]
... haha!
[Then he laughs.]
Excellent finish! ♪ You've got the makings of a star performer. And for that, I award full points~♪
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Now in her new and huge suite? She barely has to lift a finger. There's a big kitchen for food, but Weiss doesn't even do anything there beyond eat at the island counter since she thinks the dining room should only be used for fancy and formal meals. When it's just her and Ragna, she prefers to eat in the kitchen or upstairs in bed, and she's not the one preparing her meals. When Ragna isn't around, it's just a push of a button and she could have just about anything she could want.
Weiss does think this is a very excessive state to be living in in this place though, but right now, she wishes to use the facilities as much as she can. It may not be forever that she gets to have all this room and space and privilege.
So as they wait for their tea and get the party started, Weiss sings Hiyori a happy birthday. It's just a simple tune so there's no need for a full-blown performance, but the way she sings—so raw and bare—shows her sincerity and earnestness. Even if she couldn't sing well (which she can!), she would have done this for Hiyori, too. ]
Thank you, thank you!
[ Most of the confetti's on the floor now, but there are still specks of it very slowly falling down. Weiss takes the edges of her skirt to hold them away from her when she does her little curtsy. Hiyori's awarded her full points even if this is all just silly stuff, so of course she has to be over the top about it! ]
Right. Should we have a seat, then? The tea shouldn't take too long to arrive, so we can get started.
[ They can catch up! Talk about boys, what's the latest goss, or some other stuff. ]
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But back to Weiss's birthday recital.
Her little curtsy is cute, the proverbial cherry on top of the ice cream sundae. He's happy to see her soak up his praise. But now that the song is over, the tea party begins!]
Sounds good to me!
[He turns toward the table and pulls out a chair, setting aside the already-popped party poppers as he chats away.]
You really do have a nice voice. We should sing karaoke sometime! We could invite Jun-kun along, too ♪ Or Rinne-senpai or Leo-kun, or anyone else you know who can sing. And if they can't sing, they can play the tambourine~♪
[But they have more than just music to talk about. He crosses his legs beneath the table and looks across at her, smiling a tad mischievously.]
Anyway, what would you like to talk about? I don't mind hearing more about your roommate if you want to talk about him. The one who's sweeter than any other guy you've met! ♪
and then rl kidnapped me...
[ So, yes, Hiyori! She'd be more than happy to go do karaoke with you and the other idols sometime. She wouldn't really know what to expect though, but she does hope to learn the ropes from her friends once they try it. ]
Is there a place we can do that here? I'll ask Nami if she wants to go some time.
[ Of course her hotel bestie is the first person she'd think to invite, since she knows that they've got common friends within the idol group.
And Hiyori asks about something (someone) else, and the said person happens to be Weiss' second choice to bring if Nami isn't free. She at least knows that Rinne knows Ragna, so at least Ragna won't feel too left out. He just won't be too sociable, and it's why he's not the first choice.
She does smile at the topic though, her cheeks unknowingly turning red just thinking about him. ]
You don't have to say those words again... It feels a little embarrassing when someone else is saying it. [ Weiss Schnee feeling shy? Who knew it was possible! But she will say though- ]
Ragna's... someone I met here. He's not from Remnant. He's grumpy and is like an ogre [ WHAT KIND OF DESCRIPTION IS THIS ], but he's also really, really nice and thoughtful.
He started out as a 2 of Diamonds, and he's afraid of ghosts, so I offered my suite if he needed a place to sleep in. Not- Not because I wanted to do anything with him... like collect his card or anything like that! But... because of the ghosts, I just couldn't let him stay down there in the basement everyday.
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[Along with her first time popping party poppers, and her first time trying green tea and wagashi. He's taking so many of her firsts!
... in an innocent, friendly way, of course. Despite what he's about to say next.]
That's sort of the problem...
[He deflates a bit, his demeanor turning slightly awkward as he admits:]
The only karaoke machines I've seen are in those love hotel rooms. The ones at that "Mating Season" place. I'm sure not all the rooms have them, but that's where we've found them. We've also used those rooms for practice before, since some of them have floor-length mirrors. Although now that that university place exists, we can just use the actual rehearsal rooms there, so that's a huge step up.
[The idea of Mating Season pods having singing machines might sound strange to her, but it makes sense to him. Love hotel rooms back in his home country often have them, oddly enough. (How does he know that? No comment!)]
Anyway, we don't have to go there if it makes you uncomfortable. I'll see if there's anywhere else we can find them. If all else fails, you could always buy one! You must have plenty of chips to spare, right? Or perhaps you could get the staff to bring you a karaoke machine free of charge! ♪
[He's not exactly sure how purchases work when you're a "royalty card." Does the staff just shower her with free gifts all the time? If not, they should!
But now time to talk about boys.
Or ogres. Weiss blushing cutely and calling him out on embarrassing her only makes him smile, though he does apologize:]
Fufu, sorry! ♪
[Is he really that sorry?
He's all settled in to hear her talk about the guy she apparently loves, but her description definitely earns an eyebrow-raise. His eyes widen and he repeats:]
An ogre? That sounds scary!
[Should he be concerned??
Apparently not. This person is grumpy, but he's also "really nice and thoughtful!" He's someone who's been splitting a room with Weiss for a while, even before she became a Queen rank, which presumably means she trusts him. And it also shows she has a noble heart—the fact she'd offer to share her living space with someone she can't have known for more than a matter of months, just so they wouldn't have to deal with... er, ghosts, she said? Goodness, he forgot the basement has those.
By the end of her explanation, he's smiling warmly again.]
You're a very sweet girl yourself ♪
[It had to be said first of all.]
He became less grumpy thanks to you, I assume. I sort of had that effect on Jun-kun—he didn't used to smile much, but after being warmed by my sunshine for so long, he became a lot less dark and gloomy! ♪
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[ In case the issue was about where they would need to go and all. If there's a will, there's a way! And there will almost always be a way if a royal is involved. ]
And... I suppose we can use the main hall? Or if it needs to be in an enclosed room, then we can put it in the library. [ She shrugs her shoulders, not really sure of the specifics needed for karaoke. ] I guess that might work?
[ Something to plan for later! They've got "more important" things to talk about, like boys. And it isn't even something she's used to doing because she never really liked opening up to people before... especially about someone she liked. If it was someone she didn't like, then she'd be more open about it. This is foreign territory, but she'd like to think that Hiyori is a good listener and is a safe space for her secrets and worries. ]
He's still pretty grumpy up to now, but it's like... even though he is, he doesn't really mean it? [ Does that make sense? It does to her. What she doesn't seem to realise is that she's the same - she's that kind of person too. ]
I didn't think Jun was grumpy, though! He doesn't look like the type, but you know him better. I'll take your word for it.
[ To that, she lets out a soft laugh, covering her mouth with her hand when she does. ]
Actually, I wanted to ask about you and Jun... Nothing too detailed or anything, but... [ The tea hasn't arrived yet and they haven't started snacking, but she supposes that it's alright to get on with what she wanted to ask if Hiyori doesn't mind. ] I wanted to pick your brain about. . . dating. [ A beat. ] Here.
Because I think I'd like to pursue a relationship with him.
[ But her fears weigh far too much in her head. ]
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[Later he'll decide they should invite Ragna along. That'll be funny. And speaking of Ragna...
He nods with apparent understanding when she says he's grumpy but doesn't mean it.]
I know that type! Those types are so funny. Even though it wouldn't kill them to be more honest. But their dishonesty is part of what makes them cute...♪
["Tsundere" is what Rinne would call that type. As for how Jun used to be, his eyes grow a tad softer as he explains:]
Maybe "grumpy" isn't the right word. But he didn't used to smile as much. He was awfully serious, and he was carrying around some negative emotions. Not that I can blame him, really. I'm just glad he's found things to be happy about ♪ Things like his dazzling idol career, and of course, me! ♪
[Said without any shame.
But then they get to her last point. With a cute blush, she asks him, in a halting tone of voice, about... dating. "Here." What it's like to date here. Because, as she confides in him at last, she wants to date that person she mentioned.
It's hardly a surprise. He should've guessed that's what she was getting at. But his smile tightens just a bit, even as his tone remains casual and the look in his eyes stays soft. He's not bothered that she wants to talk about it, but it does serve as a reminder that him and Jun don't have things figured out—that they're still stuck in an environment that isn't right for them.]
Cute~♪
[Said in response to her last confession.]
I'm not sure how it compares to dating elsewhere, since I never really dated at home.
[An admission of his own.]
It means we can't have a big suite like this one, so I guess there's that trade-off. But if I had to choose between "Jun-kun" and "more space," I'd easily pick Jun-kun. Which sounds a bit mushy, so don't tell him I said that, alright?
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[ Whether or not Ragna is there, Weiss would be so thrilled to try karaoke out. She likes to sing and is damn good at it, but she also likes to dance! That's unfortunately something that she doesn't get to do all that often. Especially here.
Speaking of her roomie, though, she can't help but laugh at the descriptive word "cute". While she won't say that out loud without Ragna's consent (she just KNOWS he's going to start yelling at people if he found out that he got called cute), the very thought makes her smile. "Tsundere" was once a term Rinne used to describe Weiss, but it definitely applies to Ragna, too. ]
Exactly!
[ As for Jun... ]
I can't really imagine it. I'm glad though. I'd like to think that he and I get along pretty well, so... [ She's glad that they get along! And if that's somehow because of his dazzling career and Hiyori? Then that's also something to be glad about. ] Good job in being a good influence.
[ And she would have continued to be be proud if not for the way Hiyori reacts to what she wants to ask him. She tries to put up a brave front, but her cheeks have turned red. She's at the edge of her seat as she listens and realises that Jun and Hiyori are... exclusive. Aren't they? That's what it sounds like. ]
Oh! That's- unexpected. [ She brings up her hands as she shakes both those and her head. ] I mean, not you choosing Jun over more space, but just-! I somehow thought that you and he found a way to date while playing the game.
What will happen if there's a game, though?
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[There's plenty of room to dance in her huge suite. He'd have fun planning parties for a space this big and beautiful. But he'll never have a suite like this here, for reasons she's about to find out. First, however, he addresses her "good influence" comment with a smile and a wink.]
Yes, that's me, alright! Though you don't need to congratulate me. Jun-kun's the one who should be thanking me!
[It's a running gag at this point: him reminding Jun that Jun should thank him and show gratitude. The truth, of course, is that Jun's growth is a result of Jun's own efforts first and foremost. And for as much as he takes care of Jun, Jun also takes care of him, to the point where, somewhere along the line, Hiyori became pretty dependent on him. Especially in this place. Why, if Jun disappeared...
He doesn't know what he'd do.
It's a constant worry. One that her next words manage to dredge up. She says she'd thought they'd been playing the game, but of course they haven't been. It's something they talked about recently: Hiyori was afraid they might be punished if they continue to ignore it, but Jun, well—Jun didn't seem so sure. And neither one of them actually wants to play. There is a loophole he's heard of, but even that's sort of nerve-wracking, and Jun wasn't too sure about that either. He's at the point where he's not sure what to do next. So if she was hoping he'd have all the answers, well...
He snaps back into focus at her "game" question. Does she mean Game 52? Nope, that's not "a game," that's the game, so she must mean those suit-based games.]
Well, the Hearts one didn't require any infidelity. And the Clubs one got interrupted by whatever that stuff was. As for that one with the animals, we basically hid in our room all week.
[In other words, they've never been put in a position where they were forced to sleep with other people.
Even if they never are, though, there's still a bigger issue to contend with. And his shoulders sag as he remembers it, expression turning cloudy.]
But we don't even have any hope of getting out, since they say that "52" thing is the only way to go home. So we've been trying to find other ways, but it's been six months already. And the longer we're stuck here, the more desperate our situation starts to feel.
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