[ Firialia morning finds a decent-sized box on the front stoop where Mikuni is staying. The colder weather seems like a practical excuse for gifts to ward off the chill and ensure a little extra warmth this season. Thankfully his chosen gift isn't impossible to fashion when the Prismals and Moonblessed have seen centaurs and four-legged variations of all manner of animals.
Nestled within the large box and wrapped within sheets of white tissue paper bound with golden string is something that looks more like a fitted cloak than a mere blanket. The fabric is clearly meant for winter yet remains deceptively soft and composed of watery, pale blue-greens reminiscent of clear streams and bamboo leaves with lining and accents in a color two shades darker. A matching robe, more in the style of Mikuni's homeland than his, lies folded underneath to ensure the cloak has something to appropriately match and can be worn outside the home.
The handmade card reflects an ink drawing of a bamboo grove full of snow, yet decorated with garlands of gold and little glass bulbs on various branches to signify the holiday. It's interior contains a short inscription:
"To Mikuni,
I hope you enjoy the holidays and stay warm as temperatures fall.
[ Mikuni isn't expecting anything, so it's a pleasant surprise! And a very generous one at that. He also loves the ink drawing. He may or may not be illiterate, we just don't know, but he'll manage either way.
What matters is he's extremely touched, and will be certain to wear it the next time he's sure he will meet up with Binghe!! And other times too obviously, but he has to show it off. ]
[consider this a declaration of intent: wei wuxian, self-aware and appropriately versed in the comedies of shameless enticement, is inviting one and all (for some measure of all, as he is only one man with two hands) to take part in a little... experiment.]
as the snow thaws, as new grass springs from the earth, as the sun rises, warmer— i offer my hand to hold, without question, without judgment.
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a favor for a favor: a confidence, a deed, or a kiss. my ask: a child's toy for gusu lan's hanguang-jun, in honor of his fatherhood.
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Date: 2019-12-24 12:34 am (UTC)Nestled within the large box and wrapped within sheets of white tissue paper bound with golden string is something that looks more like a fitted cloak than a mere blanket. The fabric is clearly meant for winter yet remains deceptively soft and composed of watery, pale blue-greens reminiscent of clear streams and bamboo leaves with lining and accents in a color two shades darker. A matching robe, more in the style of Mikuni's homeland than his, lies folded underneath to ensure the cloak has something to appropriately match and can be worn outside the home.
The handmade card reflects an ink drawing of a bamboo grove full of snow, yet decorated with garlands of gold and little glass bulbs on various branches to signify the holiday. It's interior contains a short inscription:
"To Mikuni,
I hope you enjoy the holidays and stay warm as temperatures fall.
Sincerely, Luo Binghe." ]
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Date: 2019-12-29 01:08 am (UTC)What matters is he's extremely touched, and will be certain to wear it the next time he's sure he will meet up with Binghe!! And other times too obviously, but he has to show it off. ]
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Date: 2020-04-13 09:16 pm (UTC)as the snow thaws,
as new grass springs from the earth,
as the sun rises, warmer—
i offer my hand to hold,
without question,
without judgment.
-
a favor for a favor: a confidence, a deed, or a kiss. my ask: a child's toy for gusu lan's hanguang-jun, in honor of his fatherhood.