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Sara Draconia


Wheezing Loiterer

PostPosted: Thu Jul 04, 2024 9:45 pm


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The Lantern Festival (7) : Scientists have been hard at work trying to understand the strange, glowing qualities of the luminescent caterpillars found in the caves by the reservoir. The caterpillars still shrivel up if they are taken out of the caves but their glowing secretions have been processed into an organic paste that can withstand the outside world. The city is selling paper lanterns infused with various seeds. The glow paste is full of minerals to support healthy plant growth without risking damage to the environment; all lantern purchases come with a small packet of activating power that will heat the paste up enough to mimic the effects of a candle without the concerns of flammability. When the glow paste loses its heat, the lantern will return to the Earth and upon the first rain (or any contact with water) the paper will dissolve and the seeds may begin to grow. All proceeds from the lanterns are put right back into the community to support local conservation and environmental protection efforts.

Takes place after Stars and Sharps




Space… that had been more than enough excitement for Aloysius for the season and it had his back aching from where he’d gotten slammed into the wall. It took time for him to recover, most of which was spent laying in bed or under the hot water of the shower or bath. Liam had helped, as always, so things weren’t as bad as they could have been.

He’d ordered some things for delivery while he’d been laying in bed, one such order had been from a local event runner with some paper lanterns. The idea seemed nice and the fact they had seeds that would grow into plants down the line was really interesting. It was something he didn’t mind setting off with Liam, partially in celebration of them being engaged. Just thinking about it as he lay in bed had his cheeks warming as he smiled. It felt good to be someone’s fiance, to have his worries quashed again and again by them.

So once the Advil and icy hot patch had soothed the last bit of pain away, he sat up in bed and texted Liam letting him know to come up when he got home from another trip out with Melody. They’d been going shopping to various places while he was down for the count, leaving him with Desiree so that he wasn’t alone. It was good that they had because he missed them terribly when they were gone, though he wasn’t as worried about things when they were out as a civilian as he was when they were on patrol.
PostPosted: Fri Jul 05, 2024 2:15 pm


Liam had been out with Melody, again, because he was trying to slowly add more to his wardrobe - things which Aloysius would like. It also helped that Melody approved of things because he could wear them out to events, where she could introduce people to her soon to be brother in law. It was all time well spent, it helped in multiple ways, and as Melody turned down the block he took a moment to show her his phone. “I’m guessing he has something planned.” But he knew it wasn’t anything which he would refrain from telling Melody, considering Aloysius was still recovering from the space trip - which Melody knew about.

“I wonder if he’s bought something…” Because his partner was ordering things for delivery since he was on bed rest - as per Liam’s orders. He wasn’t risking the other and he knew his back was sore, bruised even, he’d hit hard.

He should, so long as he was resting as he should be, be up and moving about soon and able to do more around the house again. Liam just wanted to be safe with the other…he had every reason to make sure Aloysius was gentle with his body after that space trip. “Think you could help me just inside with things. I’ll get them up to my closet at some point.”

Sleet Tempest Snape

Noble Vampire



Sara Draconia


Wheezing Loiterer

PostPosted: Fri Jul 05, 2024 2:16 pm


Hearing Melody’s voice downstairs and then a bit of shuffling before the door closed again with just Liam inside, Aloysius finished braiding his hair again finally after taking a brush to it. It had taken a bit more time than usual from the bed head he’d had from sleeping so much to recover. It had been peaceful rest at least, which had honestly surprised him after how stressed the whole mission had been with his lieutenant getting sucked out into space momentarily and worrying about his fiance meeting that same fate.

Leaning over himself, stretching his back carefully, he groaned before reaching back to try and apply another icy hot patch. He felt absolutely ancient the past few days, especially because Liam had been extra careful with him. When he heard the familiar creak of footsteps coming up the stairs, he slid himself off the bed and stood carefully. In comfy pajama pants and a t shirt that was a bit small on him now, he stretched carefully and picked up his glasses from the night stand. “How was shopping darling? Did Melody load you up like a pack mule again?” Joking only slightly, he knew what she was capable of when it came to clothes shopping.
PostPosted: Fri Jul 05, 2024 2:16 pm


Laughing as he came into the room, happy to see his partner standing on his own, Liam let the bags he’d brought up with him fall onto the carpeted floor. “Only a little bit, most of the clothing was for myself, so I was carrying my own things really.”

Crossing the distance between himself and his fiance Liam wrapped his arms about them in a gentle and loose hug. “I’m glad you’re up and on your feet, how are you feeling? You weren’t lonely, right? Desiree should have kept you company.” Though he’d have preferred the other sleeping - he needed it. But maybe he’d had enough sleep? He was up and on his feet and he seemed alright…and his hair was even braided, something which took time and control - fine motor skills. It was something he could do for the other, braid his hair, but it just didn’t look as nice. It never had, even when growing up and braiding the hair of the girls in the orphanage, he was simply not so good with it - got his fingers all tied up.

“I’ll put things away later. For now though…have you eaten or should I make something?” He was, as always, concerned with the others' eating habits and if he was eating enough. It had been a big deal, especially when they’d first started dating, because Aloysius needed to gain some weight. He’d gained some weight but now to keep it on…and maybe gain a touch more if possible, he wasn’t aiming for more but at least stable weight.

Sleet Tempest Snape

Noble Vampire



Sara Draconia


Wheezing Loiterer

PostPosted: Fri Jul 05, 2024 2:17 pm


“Oh, I hope I get to see what you picked out soon. I really have liked the last few outfits you picked up.” Pressing a kiss to their cheek, he hugged them back and rested his chin on their shoulder.

“I feel alright, old, but alright. I put another patch on but I still have a bit of an odd tingle down one of my legs. I think I might have pulled something when I hit that wall but at least it kept me from going out to space.” Which, in hindsight would have only been for a bit and not life threatening but he hadn’t known that at the time. “I did miss you, I always do, but Desiree kept me company up until she started snoring. She slinked off when she heard Melody so she may be around the house napping somewhere else in one of the nests you set up for her.”

Laughing a little, he squeezed them a bit. “I could eat, maybe something light or we could order in. I wanted to set those lanterns I got off in the back garden so that maybe next spring we may have some interesting new flowers blooming. I also thing I might like to see Alexandre get a headache over it messing with his pet project of sprucing up our property.” He appreciated the blonde but sometimes, he did want to see a bit more of this other side of them that their partner had talked about. It was completely foreign to him and the reason he was still very careful with what he spoke of around them, making sure Liam was more careful as well except around Lorcan. Though they were related, Lorcan was more worried about the letter of the law when it came to doctor patient confidentiality and it meant they could be more open about what he’d been through at least when it came to Negaverse related injuries.
PostPosted: Fri Jul 05, 2024 2:20 pm


“I know you have, you’ve told me each time.” Sometimes verbally…sometimes not. But Liam knew that Aloysius appreciated the effort he was putting in when it came to how he dressed, in a way they were meeting halfway. He was dressing up more often and Aloysius was dressing more casual, and relaxed, when home. It really wasn’t bad and Liam appreciated it, it was a lot more relaxed at home when Aloysius didn’t look so damn put together.

“Considering the hit you took, and injuries, feeling old is understandable. I think anyone would feel old..though I’m not sure if it’s old per say but rather feeling injured and sore.” Shrugging as he spoke. He felt for his partner, especially when he brought up age, or feeling old, because Liam knew there was an age difference but it really didn’t matter to him.

“So then we’ll order food..soup and salad maybe?” Something light and healthy, and maybe get some sort of protein in the salad as well. Liam was going to try and help his partner as much as he could, and it might mean sneaking some things into the other's food, chicken mixed into the others salad this time would be an easy thing but next time he might have to slip some protein powder into food.

“You just want to drive Alexandre crazy, watch him have a bit of a fit, don’t you?” Though it would be interesting to see, better than watching them get violent, he had a feeling Aloysius enjoyed the idea of teasing the small blond. “I won’t say no to the lanterns though ,I think it’ll be nice to see what we get next year from them.”

Sleet Tempest Snape

Noble Vampire



Sara Draconia


Wheezing Loiterer

PostPosted: Sun Jul 07, 2024 9:56 pm


"Perhaps sore but tired too, not in a sleepy way but body tired. I think it might have to do with my sleep being a bit poorer with my back hurting but I should be alright soon. At least hopefully I will feel better before the next time you bring me to the spa." It had been a good idea they'd had and the first visit had gone well, leaving him falling asleep on the car ride home after it all from how relaxed he'd been and the relief from his normal level of back pain.

"That could work, maybe a bit of pasta for later with shrimp? Something with fish for Desiree as well, we both know she will be upset if we leave her out of things." Smiling a bit, he felt his stomach growl slightly before he began his slow walk toward the downstairs living room.

"I think it might be interesting to see if what René says is true, plus I have a feeling we may not have a repeat of them breaking into my home just to start a fight. The only thing it seems we have to worry about is stepping outside into a brand new garden each season and forgetting that this is our home." It was a whiplash of a change but it wasn't a bad one, if anything he welcomed the idea of a less violent side to things.

"The couch would be good to sit on while we wait, I have a feeling if I lay back down I may just go for another nap. And while you may say I need the rest, I really want to avoid sleeping away the entire summer I have free with my fiancé."

Sleet Tempest Snape
PostPosted: Tue Jul 09, 2024 9:34 am


"I'm sure if you don't feel fine, if your body and back are still sore, the spa will help with that." Liam had been impressed when Aloysius had agreed to go the first time, and was even more impressed now that he was willing to return there. He always worried something might spook him away from going back, that he might change his mind, but everything he did was to help the other and it was nudges in the right direction...not pushes.

"Pasta with seafood for dinner sounds good, I know the place you like for that." So he'd be sure to order early, the place tended to get busy around dinner time, so the food would arrive on time and hot. He wasn't about to leave out Desiree, she did enjoy eating with them both, but for now it would be soup and salad as it would be light enough for the other to manage.

"I think we've given up the gardens...and I'm alrioght with that, it's one less thing for us to worry about. He also works well with your family gardener. It's work we don't have to do and it's impressive what he manages to do." The colors and variety of plants. The small blond had good taste, really, and Liam was fine with the changing gardens. "Perhaps we should see if he wouldn't mind giving us fruit trees that we can keep...so we can grow some of our own." Something which Liam would enjoy personally, as most of his favorite foods were in fact fruits. It wasn't that he worried about the cost of fruits, far from it, but to grow his own and just go outside to pick them was...simple and yet enchanting in a way.

"You need the sleep though, to recover, but I do accept you not wanting to sleep right now because food will be on the way."

Sleet Tempest Snape

Noble Vampire



Sara Draconia


Wheezing Loiterer

PostPosted: Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:36 pm


Thinking for a moment as he settled carefully down onto the couch, shifting a pillow behind his back as he stretched his long legs out. "Maybe... it could help, and that sauna they have for before and after. You will have to drive again if you are comfortable with that. I know you are still getting used to it and practicing with me. I am sorry I fell asleep last time, it happens pretty often when someone drives me somewhere. That and I think I may have dozed off a few times during the massage once I got over my nerves." They'd helped by holding his hand a bit during things at first, that assuredness he needed that things would be okay and nobody would say anything about how he had scars that begged for people to ask questions.

"I am surprised, to be honest, it is refreshing to see him as dedicated to something mundane as he is to killing senshi and knights." Because he couldn't really say the same, at least in normal situations, his strength was more in gathering information and exploring the Rift instead of dispatching order members. There were moments though, when he did fight, Liam had seen it even if it was rare.

"I can ask him maybe next spring, I have a feeling it may not do the trees well to plant them in the heat during the summer. I like the idea of an apple tree, that, or maybe peaches if they would do well here. I still lack a lot of information about those things though. Roses and ivy are about the extent of what I know and the ivy is only because you wanted me to make sure we could keep it." Teasing slightly as he leaned his head into the cushion and folded his arms over his stomach, getting comfortable enough without falling asleep again.

Sleet Tempest Snape
PostPosted: Wed Jul 10, 2024 9:11 pm


"I'm pretty sure you did fall asleep, I might have even heard snoring." The last part was, of course, him teasing his partner if the smile was anything to go by. "I'm getting better with driving though, I think having to drive without your help also helped me get over the worry I had." Because he wasn't about to wake the other when they were sleeping, they'd enjoyed the spa far too much and were just that relaxed. Why would he wake them up before need be? He waited till they got home and he was parking to wake Aloysius.

"I think the ladies there are really nice, good to talk with as well." He'd gotten a few reccamendations for places to eat fro mthem, various kinds of food, and he was still working his way through the small llist he'd gotten from them.

"I think it's good that he has something outside of the Negaverse - everyone needs it." At least he thought so, for everyone on any side really, no one could or even should let this war be the only thing they knew. The fact there were some corrupt senshi like that, ascended, he felt for them...but he wasn't sure they even felt the loss for themselves. He'd heard about them from Aloysius and was just horrified. He wasn't interested in space, he had no desire for it, but to give it up to chaos in return for what they got...no thank you. The idea of what they became, from what he'd been told, did not sit well with him.

"Please, next spring it would be nice. An apple tree, peach if we can, and maybe orange or something else. I'd like some options...and berries if any...bushes can live here." Because fresh fruits, that they could grow and take care of, appealed to him greatly. To have fresh fruit he could pick whenever he wanted. "I like the image the ivy makes...I couldn't help it." He whispered, cheeks coloring before poking his partner. "I'm going to get my phone and order food." And he did hurry off to do just that.

Sleet Tempest Snape

Noble Vampire



Sara Draconia


Wheezing Loiterer

PostPosted: Thu Jul 11, 2024 9:35 pm


Puffing his cheeks slightly in a pout, he pulled the blanket from the back of the couch and got comfortable. "You are getting better at driving, a lot quicker than I assume Mel did. I saw the body shop expenses she had on the account I gave her." Pulling the blanket up to his chin, he nodded in agreement over the ladies who Liam had found at the spa. They were nice, even if he did find himself dozing sometimes.

"I will ask, though I really have no clue what fruits or berries will last through the winters here. I know Alexandre would know and may be able to find something you might like. Does that mean you might make tarts at home?" It would be interesting to see them try baking a bit more, it was a lot harder than the cooking they had picked up so far.

Poking them back he smiled and watched as they hurried off. "I like seeing you smile so I wanted to make sure I could keep the ivy around." Looking over at the table, he saw the small bag of delivery that held the lanterns. That would be for later though, when the sun had set and they would be able to watch them glow in the night sky.

Sleet Tempest Snape
PostPosted: Thu Jul 11, 2024 10:36 pm


"I can try baking, I'm not against it, I can pick up some books for baking." Since he only had cook books here, but he could change that, if they could have fresh fruit why not put it all to good use? "I think you falling asleep in the car had a part in that. I had to do well, I couldn't wreck the car and I wasn't going to wake you up." So he'd done like he always did - he toughed it out. He was good at knucking down and just doing. It was how he got through life really.

When he came back down, placing the final bits to the order, he sat himself down and moved the blanket so he could join Aloysius under it's warmth.

"So, me and your sister were talking. And she mentioned the holidays and selling sheet music for the usual christmas carols, which is all good. But I think we should add to it - make it bigger and better." Pressing his lips to the others cheek, his cell phone was set o nthe coffee table, as he pulle dhis legs up and folded them so he could sit indian style on the couch. Drawing Aloysius to his side, so they both were nice and covered and warm.

"I was thinking sheet music made into ribbons for christmas trees, as well as adding it to pine garland. We could do wooden violins and such for oranamtents. I think if we did a decorated tree, as a model, it would draw people in and show them what can be done with what we have to offer. A musical Hallmark chanel worthy tree." Something traditionalo and warm and musical as well.

"But I wanted to go further with the idea. We're both from Italian families and your family is known for that...and your craft is an artisan one. Why not work with some artisans in Venice and bring in some masks, we can promote the shops and the fact it's all hand made and traditional, we bring in ones with music on them. I've seen some online. We bring them in, promote the shops, money for the masks go to the shops in Italy, and it brings people in so we can sel lthem our things as well. We can, the three of us, go to Venice and work some deals with the shops there. It'll help keep an artisan traditional alive..." And damn he was certain he was rambling - a lot. But the idea was there and it was mgaical and it would make money - he was certain of it. It would give them all something to work towards...

"Your sister likes the idea..." And he really was hoping his partner would as well. It would be a lot of work, he knew it, but he wasn't afarid of that and he thought it fitting really.

Sleet Tempest Snape

Noble Vampire



Sara Draconia


Wheezing Loiterer

PostPosted: Sun Jul 14, 2024 3:49 pm


"I can help if you want to bake, though we still would have to pick up books in English for you to learn. It will take a while longer for your Italian to pick up enough to decipher my Nonna's writing and shorthand." Even now he only knew it because he'd helped her in the kitchen from time to time when he was young.

He did feel the slightest bit bad about them having to drive without him awake to help, but he did like being able to rely on them. It wasn't something he'd really been able to do with someone before and again and again Liam had been able to handle it.

Leaning his head on their shoulder as they spoke, it was hard still not to have a slightly sour face when the mention of talking with his sister came up even if things were much better now than they had been between them in a long time. The ideas they were mentioning all sounded quaint, something rather homey and nice which did fit more of the image he had known his grandfather to lean into. Things had changed slightly under Mel's management but he hadn't the time or wherewithal to handle things for years. Now it was nice not having to manage anything other than the crafting and occasional renegotiation of contracts with suppliers.

"I like the sound of that, of a tree and bringing a bit of that homey wonder that goes alongside the holidays. The idea of masks sounds interesting as well, though I may want to try and have them be music-related as well still to keep things in the same vein. Though I wonder if you bring this up because you want us to go on a vacation or honeymoon?" Raising an eyebrow as he looked at them with a slight smile on his face.

"I think it would be a good project for you to work on and since you are working under Melody for this as well it would be good for you both to make sure things go smoothly. I trust you to make sure things align with what I like just as I trust Melody to keep things profitable. Also... maybe we could do a trial run here at the house. It has been... a while since there has been a tree up here. It would be nice to decorate one together?" Sounding a bit cautious yet hopeful as he brought up the idea, he'd not really celebrated any holidays or birthdays in a long time other than Liam's. There just hadn't been the motivation or need to celebrate in his opinion for a long while but that changed with Liam around.
PostPosted: Sun Jul 14, 2024 6:48 pm


"Yes, picking up Italian books to help...we do need to make a trip to the bookstore anyway." Which meant they'd hit the language section as well as cooking, for the baking books which would be there, it would mean a longer trip but he was fine with that. "Once my father is able to come here he can help, with learning Italian and reading you nonna's notes." Because his father would, he hoped, help with things and they could become close - like they always should have been.

"Ah! The trip would be nice, I think it'll wind up happening before a wedding." He wouldn't mind a wedding next year, so they had time to arrange everything. Liam had heard that finding venues and such could take months or even ayear, or more, to arrange. "They make some that have music notes...like sheet music on them in places." Leaning over to grab his phone he went about pulling up pictures, after looking up a mask maker in Venice. "Like these. The colors would work with the theme as would the music on them. It would tie into the sheet music ribbon I wanna do around the tree and the shop as well." He wanted to treat it like garland around the shop. Maybe...could they make sheet music ribbons for people to use to tie up gifts? It would fit if people bought instraments for gifts as well.

"Christmas in July? I could arrange things and get a whole mock up going and get some of the items I want." Oh how he looked excited as he sat there staring at the other, phone clutched in his hands. He would, by the end of the night, have dozens of thigns ordered and he asking Melody to find him ways to get some other things for this. He'd set up the whole living room, stairs, and more decorated. "Once I have everything ordered for it we can decorate together and you can see the idea I have in mind. And we can bake while we decorate...and cook." Ok, so his thoguhts were getting away from him but could he really help it? Nope, not one bit.

"You're coming with us to Italy though. For deals and to see the work shops and artisans. I want you as much a part of this as possible. I want you to like the shops that we will support and to have a hand in things. Let's make this a Christmas for us...Maybe a traditon of sorts. Going to the shops in Italy and arranging the deals with them, seeing the shops and checking in with them all. We can make something of it." He was sure they could, right? It might, in a way, also help Melody see Aloysius in a better ligth as the other would be taking part inthe buisness again in some way. Renewing deals and looking over the shops and going back to Italy - the country where his families tradition and history began in. It had meaning, or at least he hoped it could, Liam wanted to set some traditions and make something big.

Sleet Tempest Snape

Noble Vampire

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