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 Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 1:38 pm
Who: Luka and Ren, possibly Doucette
When: A little after noon
Where: Outside Doucette and Ren's residence
Weather: Chilly, low 50s.
It was chilly, unusual for the port city of Gambino, but strange things were bound to happen with the weather whenever a cold front rolled by. Wrapping the black and white checkered scarf tighter around his neck and mouth, Luka looked down at the two small gift boxes in his hand.
They were delicately wrapped in teal wrapping paper, reminiscent of Ren's hair, and tied neatly in a bow with silver ribbons. Attached to each bow was a small gift tag scribbled with Ren's name, which despite the Satyr's best effort was almost illegible.
Taking a deep breath, Luka rang the doorbell to the Delacy household.
Hopefully, they were still home. Hopefully, Doucette and Ren were still packing.
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Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 5:40 pm
Ren looked up from Doucette's bags with a puzzled expression as the doorbell rang. She could not imagine who would have come out without letting them know, and it couldn't be Doe since the woman had a key to her own home.
Having finished her own packing ages ago, due to not having much in the way of possessions, Ren had offered to stay behind and finish the other's packing while the redhead got provisions for their road trip. Now, with her baggy sweater hanging off her shoulders and her hair thrown in a messy bun atop her head, Revontulet could think of nothing she wanted to do less than open the door and speak with someone in such a state.
But manners were manners, and it was obvious there were people home. So, pushing a few stray curls back behind her ears and checking herself in the hall mirror as she passed, Ren opened the door to the satyr on her porch.
"Luka?" The aurora's expression seemed to struggle for a moment between bewilderment that he was here, and happiness for the exact same reason. It quickly settled into an easy smile and she reached out a hand to offer him entry into the home. "What are you doing here?"Vrosal SOB I AM SO SORRY we can make this hella short if you aren't interested in it anymore THROW THE PACKAGE AND RUN LUKA! ; A;
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2015 8:38 am
"Ren!" Luka said, excited. His whole walk here he had fretted about arriving on time.
While he was tempted to enter the house, he also had a feeling that it would be more convenient for Ren if he just gave her the gift and left. While he wanted to stay and talk, he knew there would be other days for those. "Elai told me that you and Doucette are going on a trip. I wanted to give you your present before you left." Reaching into his coat pocket, he gingerly pulled out the teal tissue paper wrapped gifts.
"At first I wasn't sure what to get you, but I saw these and they reminded me of you. And, I knew that I had to get them." The first package contained a beautiful bracelet and the second, a delicately crafted kanzashi that matched the Aurora's hair. "And, just incase they're not your style, I left a gift recipe inside so that you can get something else you might like."
The Satyr shifted on his ribbon. For whatever reason, despite how cold it was out here, he was burning up. He felt.... unnerved for reasons unknown.
"Uh, I-I should probably get going Ren. I know Elai said that you'll probably be busy packing and stuff. I don't want to use too much of your time."
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2015 11:09 am
Opening her mouth, Revontulet had been on the verge of replying when the two little teal gifts appeared and she promptly closed her mouth so it didn't remain gaping like a trap for flies. Color rose, pale and sweet in her cheeks, as she turned the gifts around in her hands. For a moment she was happy - transported away from the grief and pain that had been haunting her for the past 6 months or more - but it was short lived as her head snapped up and her eyes widened with a look of horror.
"Luka, you shouldn't have! I...I haven't gotten anything at all for you..." The color on her cheeks darkened strangely, no longer the demure and easy peach tones she usually wore that flattered her pale skin so well. Some how she had let herself become so self absorbed while the rest of the world moved on. Christmas had come and she'd not been ready. Ren had bought not a single present for any of her friends.
The items tinkled pleasantly in their wrapping as the aurora's hands shook slightly, unsure how best to proceed. This was not a situation that her movies had prepared her for.
Thankfully, Luka's words snapped her out of the mental circles she was dancing and she let out a small laugh despite herself. "Well I know one thing. You never need to include a gift receipt for me Luka. I cherish everything you give me."
"Would you...would you be interested in coming in and sitting with me while I packed? It's such boring work and I do so love your company, Luka. Just seeing you now...it's the best present you could have given me."
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2015 11:30 am
At her invitation, Luka's couldn't help but flush the slightest. "Are you sure? I mean, I came in such a short notice. I don't want to be a nuisance or anything." When she mentioned that his presence was the best gift he could've given her, a smile pulled at the Satyr's face. "You really spoil me. I'll stay and help you pack if you don't mind."
Stepping into the house, he shut the door behind him to keep the chill out. It was his first time at Dou's house, and he found it to be very cozy. It screamed Doucette, but he could see traces of where Ren's touches could be seen. "I think you'll like them. And, it's okay. I didn't get presents for very many people this year either." Luka let out a chuckle.
"Have you been well my knight?" He asked, a frivolous smile on his face as he tucked a stray bang behind Ren's ear. "Wanna show me your room?" It was a strange question, but as close as he was to Ren, he'd never seen the Aurora's room before. And, he enjoyed finding things out about her.
"Speaking of, I don't think you've ever seen my room. Or, my home now that I think about it. You'll have to come visit me after your trip Ren." He smiled at her. "I'll show you Elai's study, my window seat and even my piano."
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2015 12:05 pm
Ren nodded at the satyr's words. Of course she didn't mind! The moonstone was not one to make offers which she was unwilling to continue through to, and she'd not have offered him entry if she didn't want his company.
"To be honest, we are not leaving for a few more days. I am just anxious and want everything to be ready for when we do." Revontulet lifted her shoulders in a simple shrug before startling slightly at the sudden touch against her ear. She had not anticipated the action, nor seen him come close enough to manage it, but it was also not unwelcomed.
With a little wrinkle of her nose she wafted her hand in the direction of the back of the home, past Troxel's hockey livery and Doucette's crafting. "Over to that side is Trox and Doe's room, and for a little while Keegan is in there with them," she pointed off to the left before turning towards two doors on the right. "Tatiana is here, next to me, and this is my room."
It was a bit of a mess, hence the wrinkle of her nose when he'd asked, but despite the packing disarray everything was still tightly controlled and organized. The walls were a mix of old movie posters and photos of important moments in her life while the ceiling sparkled with small fairy lights. To one side was a bed pushed up against the window and on the other was a desk with a lava lamp and various other odds and ends but nothing that stuck out as interesting.
"I didn't know you played the piano?" Ren said, setting the unopened gifts on the desk for later.
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2015 12:21 pm
Luka followed Ren attentively, listening as she gave a small tour of the house. While Dou was a familiar, the names Trox, Keegan and Tatiana were all new. "I didn't know your family was so large, I thought it was just you and Doucette. I should pay better attention next time." He gave a sheepish chuckle and followed Ren to her room.
He took a moment to absorb the Aurora's room. It was messy, but he could it was because she was in the middle of packing. He could tell that there was an obvious structure in place for organization. It was Ren's room, and he could tell. From the carefully arranged posters and photos on the walls to the adorable lights on the ceilings, he felt as though he'd just seen a part of Ren that most don't know about. "I like your room. It's very you."
"Hmmm? Oh yea, Elai got me a piano on our first Christmas. I also play the pipes." He said with a smile. "I think Elai is the only one who has ever heard me playing."
Clearing a small spot on Ren's bed, Luka took a seat. "What kind of music do you like Ren? So that I know what to surprise you with next time." Luka gave her a playful wink.
"How long will you and Doucette be gone? Where are you guys going? Will we still get to talk?"
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2015 1:54 pm
With a start Ren realized she had never really mentioned to Luka how Doucette and Troxel had met and their mini romance had started quickly and grown even faster. Or that Troxel was father to his own frei, the mystical and beautiful Tatiana.
"No. I just enjoy chatting with you about other things so much, so it's not worth mentioning my silly family."
It was hard to look at her room as if it wasn't her own, as if she were seeing it for the first time and gathering intel about the person who'd chosen to decorate it the way they had. To her, the room still didn't quite feel like home, not without the smell of salt on the air and the waves lapping at the sand. But she would adjust.
"I would like to hear you play some day, Luka. That would be so beautiful. I like the piano very much. I actually really like the drums as well." Of course she didn't mean drums like heavy metal how-loud-can-we-make-this drums, but more methodical and haunting drum beats in music. "Or I really like old music. 20s through the 50s mostly."
Ren shrugged as she sat down next to Luka, the tip of her ribbon wrapping about the end of his lightly. "We are going to see the Aurora. I don't know how long we will be gone, but you know you can always text me."
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2015 2:09 pm
Luka chuckled. "Well, I like listening to whatever you talk about. So family wouldn't have bothered me."
When Ren mentioned her favorite type of music, the Satyr took a mental note. He'd have to ask Elai about some appropriate artists from that era. And then maybe, he could surprise Ren with a vinyl or something. He chuckled to himself, thoughts of giving Ren little gifts always made him smile. There was always something about seeing her delighted face that lifted his mood.
"Of course, I'll be sure to set something up for us whenever you return! So, if you want to hear me play you have to come back." Luka paused before giving Ren a goofy smile.
When she mentioned going to see an aurora the satyr's head cocked ever so gently. Why of all things were they going to see an aurora? Nevertheless, not wanting to ruin the mood, he quickly switched gears. "If thoust wish to please the princess ser knight, return swiftly. Ye shall be rewarded justly when thoust finish thine quest." The Satyr laughed and wrapped an arm around Ren's shoulders. "Just come back in one piece and I'll play you a song just for you."
"I'll always text you and make sure you're always smiling, a princess must always make sure her knight is attended to." He finished in falsetto, pretending to fan himself.
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2015 2:30 pm
After all the trauma from the last few months, the satyr's arm around her shoulder felt like a warm and comforting blanket, and she leaned into the other frei, curling into him as he spoke.
"Oh be quiet you over-dramatic princess," Ren said with a laugh, pushing at Luka playfully on the shoulder as he put on his little posh accent, "We are only going so I can eat. It's not easy for me to eat aurora here, you know!" Surely he already knew that her essence was that of the aurora and she hadn't had to spell that out for him!
"You promise you'll text? Every day?" Ren looked up, her chin resting lightly on Luka's shoulder. With her hair pulled back into the bun, her bright eyes were unobstructed as they sought out his golden ones.
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2015 2:51 pm
"Hahaha. But if I'm not a dramatic princess, how else will I get your attention?" He said mid laugh.
"Of course. Every day," He said slowly, his eyes catching Ren's own. The satyr paused, taken aback by the other's gaze. Had the aurora always looked at him so warmly? And, had Ren always looked so dazzling?
He leaned in closer towards her. "I'll text you as many times as you want me to." Cupping her chin with his hand, he closed his eyes as he pressed his lips against hers in a surprisingly passionate kiss.
Was it seconds or minutes? To him, it felt as though time had all but stopped when he broke away from the kiss and opened his eyes.
Had he just done what he thought he'd done? Letting go of Ren, he immediately got off the bed and headed towards the door away. The color was rising to his face and ears. Trying his best to maintain a calm face, the satyr found himself stammering. "I-I-I-I-I'm sorry! I sh-shouldn't have done that. I n-n-need to go." Luka's face was growing progressively redder.
"It won't happen again, I swear." He said before moving into the hallway to head towards the front door.
He was burning up. He was embarrassed.
He didn't know what had possessed him to do that.
But more importantly, his chest was beating like a drum, and he could barely hear himself think over the sound of the blood rushing to his head.
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2015 3:10 pm
Revontulet laughed when he did, shaking her head slightly. "You make it sound like you've ever had a hard time getting my attention!" The aurora waved her hand, dismissive, before realizing the satyr was always playing the dramatic princess...so maybe there was some truth in his words?
Lips parting in reply, Ren was caught off guard by the sudden kiss. Luka's mouth was warm against hers and she couldn't help but lean into him. Just when her hand had lifted to rest on his chest he pulled away, startling the girl.
"Luka!" she gasped, stunned for a moment on the bed, staring at the after image of the frei slipping away. It took her a blink or two, and her wings started her moving before she'd really made her mind up, but she was in the hallway calling after him before he could get to the front door.
"Hey, Luka," Ren urged, reaching out and grabbing for his hand, trying to pull him back around to face her, "You don't have to apologize. I wont let you leave feeling like you've done something wrong." The aurora's brows were furrowed unhappily over her gaze and her wings shifted nervously upon her back.
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2015 3:26 pm
Luka couldn't hear a thing that the Ren was saying over the blood rushing to his head. However, he did feel the stopping grab of Ren's hand on his own.
Stopping, he turned around to look at her. She had that look on her face, a partial pout and a look of confusion. "You shouldn't have stopped me." His gazed at her before pulling Ren into a tight hug. "I don't really understand what's going on right now, but I just know that holding you and spending time with you makes me feel really good. And, I hope you'll forgive me if I do this one more time."
Holding her by the shoulders, Luka kissed her one more time. It was more hesitant than the first, but still gentle. He could taste her on his lips, a light saltiness followed by softer tones like the night sky. It was an intoxicating flavor, it was Ren.
"I'm doing everything wrong today." He said with a nervous laugh as he let go of Ren's shoulders. "I know I'm probably making you really uncomfortable in your own house. We can always pretend like this never happened," The satyr was a rabbling nervous wreck, unsure of what to say to mitigate all the damage he'd done today.
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2015 4:01 pm
Luka was jumping from thought to thought too fast for her to follow and the confusion was apparent on her features as he pulled her into another hug and another kiss. Ren's head was spinning probably as fast as his heart was pounding and she was coming up short on anything sensible to say to him.
Revon groped for words, reaching out to take his hands in both of hers even as he pulled away again. Her thumbs stroked slowly over the boy's knuckles, trying to be soothing, trying to calm him down.
"Luka," she started, taking a deep breath and trying to find her own calm, "I'm not uncomfortable. You have nothing to apologize for." Was there any simpler way to tell him so that he'd understand?
Letting go of one of his hands, the aurora reached up and touched her cool fingers to his cheek, brushing it down to his jaw and then to rest on the crook of his neck and his shoulder. "You are one of my best friends, Luka. Maybe my best friend. I love to spend time with you, any way that we spend time together. You are my princess," she said with a smile and a tease.
"I don't think you could ever upset me or make me uncomfortable."
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2015 4:15 pm
When he heard Ren utter the words you are my princess, the satyr finally cracked a smile. And Ren's soothing touch was bringing the Frei back down to earth again. "I don't want to make you upset or uncomfortable."
"And, I don't mind being a princess, but what if I want you to be the princess. My princess."
Luka got quiet, unsure of what to follow up with. "I just know I like spending time with you. And, you make me smile. Even from the moment we first met, you've been special to me. You are my best friend Ren, but I think... No, I mean.... What I'm trying to say is, we don't have to be in a relationship or anything but let me take you on a date when you come back. Please, Ren?" He asked, his eyes gazing into the Aurora's own. If not for her sake, then for his sake.
"I own't ask for anything else of you. Other than for you to return safely,"
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