[ Cloud, you named your business "Strife Delivery Service". You're more innovative than they are.

She flips through the menu on his lap to go to what available beverages there are. Now that they both have what they want to eat, it's only fair to get something to drink! And there's quite an assortment of things to order, from soda to milkshakes to cocktails... you can even order bottles of wine or rum or anything else! ]

What are you thinking of getting?

[ Because if Cloud wants something alcoholic, then that's okay! But she'd probably just want a fruit shake or tea. It's a little too late for a cup of coffee now, after all. ]

If it's just a toast, then we can order something else. It doesn't have to be wine. I'll have a raspberry lemon iced tea.

[ And they definitely can't finish an entire bottle! Cloud probably could, but she wonders if he doesn't drink as much as he wants to because of her? They never really talked about it, or her aversion to alcohol, but she doesn't see a need to at this time. ]

I'm actually a little nervous... [ She looks away momentarily, meeting his gaze again for a second only for hers to flicker away. ] I get to celebrate my birthday with you this time. I don't want anything grand.

[ More things could go wrong if they are! ]

I can't help it! [ But her arms are around him as soon as she feels his hand on her waist. ] I just— I just don't want anything disappointing to happen, that's all.

[ Oh, wait. She pulls away, eyes wide. She didn't mean to imply that he would ever disappoint her! ]

Not because of you! You never do, but— [ Her hands fall to her lap, and she begins to twiddle her fingers. ] When we celebrated my birthday last year, even though it wasn't the day itself, it was something amazing. Now I get to celebrate the actual day with you... I just hope nothing goes wrong.

[ So the simpler, the better! She lets out a nervous laugh, tucking her hair behind her ear as she realises how silly she must sound. ]

Mm, nevermind. [ He can go order their food now! Weiss is going to latch onto him if he'll allow her to. ] I hope we make good memories here, Cloud.

You really have started to rub off on me.

[ Overthinking and all! And she was being a dummy that one time too when they were talking about the Spring Equinox dance! ]

Soon, my hair will probably stand up on its own...

[ Oh god she hopes she didn't just jinx herself ]

[ Weiss does not look okay... Remember the shame on her face when you saw her blonde for the first time, Cloud?

... Yeah. ]

I don't like it. That's your thing, not mine!

[ Look, their daughter can look like however she looked in that experience they had in Prismatica. Just not her! It's definitely not her style.

While Cloud is on the phone, she goes through the menu again to see if there's anything worth adding. Cloud has his chicken... she'll likely ask for a bite or two later... she has her cake. They also have their drinks! They should be okay. Closing the menu, she places it neatly on the desk and heads to where she left her belongings. May as well get settled while Cloud is on the phone!

He won't take long... probably. Weiss will try not to take long, too! She just wants to hang her clothes up in the closet while leaving some less frilly ones folded in her bag. That's all!

Then she realises what else she wants to add— ]

Oh, Cloud! Can you order an extra plate of the chicken?

[ Hmm... Maybe they should have something alcoholic after all? It was a tiring trip up here, but... it wouldn't hurt to celebrate a little. Cloud's reassurance that everything will be okay has made her feel better, so... ]

Cancel the iced tea and make it a Strawberry Sunrise? One for you, too!

[ Or, you know. Something else for him. ]

We're good. Thank you!

[ Totally not thinking she's putting Cloud on the spot like this and all. What? They're giving the resort money!

And with that done, she'll go back to fixing her things, making sure her dresses didn't pucker. ]

I got hungry.

Hm?

[ Was he about to ask her something? She's done fixing her stuff, so she heads back to the bedroom to sit on the mattress and check the bedside table. There might be more stuff there! (To organise!) ]

Oh. Ask me when you remember?

[ If he remembers! Weiss always trusts Cloud, never questioning the stuff he does or says, unless it has anything to do with fighting. It's also why she didn't ask more about Cloud's plans during the charity ball. If he had to meet other people for work during the evening while the Sanguis moon is out, then okay. Who is she to doubt him?

It doesn't make her any less clueless, though. ]

Would you like me to help you unpack?

Oh.

[ Oh!! Haha, she can't help but laugh after that. A giddy little laugh that's basically her showing how her heart is fluttering. Cloud's giving her a gift! That's so exciting! ]

I have a present!

[ :D!!! She's on the opposite side of the bed but she inches a bit further away from where he is, anyway. ]

I won't touch your bag, don't worry.

[ Cloud's gifts are the best. Weiss would never tell him what she wants if it's something material (unless it's food!), because she doesn't want to trouble him! The times he's given her presents have always been so memorable, though. The first present he's ever given her hangs around her neck this very moment— her most treasured possession, one that she'll scream bloody murder for if it ever got lost or damaged. Even Cloud giving her Valentine's chocolates was so exciting! Anything from him makes her so happy to the point that it may be impossible to contain. Still, gifts aren't expected, and they never should be. It's why it's even more exciting when she gets one! She feels special, like the good girl that she is. 😌

Containing herself so that she won't spoil what surprise he may have for her, she turns to face him, bringing her legs up to the bed now. ]

You must be tired. We had a long day.

[ Whether or not he actually is, though, he might feel some fatigue setting in once she starts to thread her fingers through his hair. ]

Hopefully the food arrives soon. You can go to bed after we eat.

I think I'll stay up a little longer.

[ Not to wait for her birthday or anything! She's not excited about getting old, but more excited about being able to spend the day with Cloud, really! So being up until midnight isn't that big of a deal. But she has been sleeping a lot later than usual lately ever since she somehow gained new memories of Remnant. Weiss fortunately hasn't been experiencing nightmares due to what's happened, but she has been a little fearful of falling asleep and not waking up again. Both because of what could happen in Remnant while she hasn't found a solution yet, and because she knows how Cloud would react and feel if that happened again.

Of course, she doesn't tell him that. ]

I'll read or listen to some music. I'll be quiet, don't worry.

[ If Cloud does rest, anyway, he won't be disturbed! She'll wear earphones. ]

Maybe we can take a dip once the food is here? We can eat there.

[ Like how people do it in jaccuzis! It shouldn't be that weird of an idea. The food isn't exactly fancy, though. ]