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Tis the season for gift giving, a sense of celebration as the year comes to an end. You get all the gifts you expect, and give some out as well. However, a strange, unmarked gift has arrived. You have no idea who sent it, or what it might be. Is it something from an admirer, or possibly a bit more sinister?
[ Your character receives an unexpected gift. Feel free to answer this prompt exploring the thoughts around such thing, the suspicion or confusion, maybe even resolving it with finding out who the gift giver was. Maybe it's someone you know, but it's a surprise. Maybe it's a mistake. The only way to find out is to open the present. ]
It was rare that all four of their children were out - either with friends or family - and Aurick was about to take full advantage of it. He'd slipped out of the bakery a few hours early to make it home before his wife and surprise her with a romantic dinner. He supposed he could have grabbed a few tickets to a show in town, but he was far too selfish to share her. It had been so long since he'd gotten to spend time with Harika, his wife, and not Harika, the mother and designer extraordinaire, that he'd dove into work.
Flower petals lined the candle lit foyer and led the way into the kitchen, which had been appropriately decorated for an intimate evening. Aurick didn't quite have her knack for design, but he hoped the meal would make up for it. Aurick had prepped a light, seasonal salad with chicken and fresh berries that paired well with the seasoned vegetable dish he'd created. All of which had been displayed on pretty little plates with pretty little napkins by his large, calloused hands.
He just hoped making the tarts into hearts wasn't too much.
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Posted: Sat May 31, 2025 2:42 pm
Painted Moose
The Belrean streets were abuzz as usual. Harika smiled and nodded her greetings to familiar neighbors as she walked around the corner that led towards home. There was part of her that was abuzz to just enjoy a peaceful evening at home since it seemed that most if not all of her children would be out until later if not staying overnight elsewhere, and another part of her was simply ready to crash after another busy day. It was nearing the season for another play to release in the entertainment district and Harika was once more in charge of designing most of the costumes, the hybrid woman having spent more of her time in her workshop and at the theater than anywhere else as of late. So needless to say she was more than eager to retire slightly earlier than usual and hang up the last of the dresses before making the walk back to the little townhouse that her family had worked on together over the years.
Still, not even she had been expecting any type of surprises today. Harika let out a little gasp of awe as she opened the door, her skirts swishing about her ankles as she looked this way and that as she spotted the candle lit foyer and the flickering lights that continued down the hallway. I'm in the correct house, right? She joked silently to herself before daring to call out. "Aurick?" Harika's voice echoed quietly through the halls as she took another step forward and closed the door behind her. What was all this?
[Harika 1]
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Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2025 8:13 am
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Oh! How had he not heard the door?! Aurick quickly dried off his hands and stuff the towel into a far corner, even going as far as to move a jar of flour in front of it. "I'm in the kitchen, love," He called out. Aurick untied his apron and lifted it over his head before setting it to the side as well. Bits of flour clung to his trousers and even after batting them away the stain seemed to cling, which...only complimented the bit of tart juice that had apparently latched onto his sleeve.
For the most part he looked put together and Aurick just hoped that counted.
The baker walked around the decorated table and pulled out a chair, waiting with a smile for his lover to come by. "I hope you've brought an appetite."
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2025 9:32 am
Painted Moose
"Looks like you've been busy." Harika smiled at Aurick, her gaze bright with happiness at the sight of everything. "I'm not missing a special day, am I?" She teased as she crossed over and settled in the chair, the hybrid managing to sneak in a thankful kiss on his cheek before doing so. Everything smelled delicious and she could easily look over the hints of mess here and there. He had worked so hard so why nitpick at him?
"It is strange though since I found these today as well." She shifted, moving so that she could reach into her satchel and tug out small wrapped boxes. "Did you also order something to be dropped off here?" They were a mystery to her but Harika had picked them up since they were nestled by their front porch this morning. She simply had forgotten about opening them until now since she had such a hectic time working today.
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Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2025 9:48 am
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Aurick, ever careful not to get her wardrobe caught in the chair legs, scooted Harika up to the table. "No, just felt like you could use the break." His smiled warmed at her kiss and before he pulled back he couldn't resist putting one on the top of her head. Now that she was settled he set about getting the main course together on plates, as well as pouring out two glasses of crisp water and an equally chilled wine.
"Hmm? No, I didn't order anything." He sat her plate down in front of her, and took a moment to look at the boxes. "Maybe they're something you forgot about ordering?" Aurick went back for the drinks and only when he was sure she had everything she needed did he take his seat. "Sort of small for supplies, though."
