[ Just one more bite and she's done! Quickly, she dashes off to throw her cup in the bin, before coming back to Cloud's side. ]
I can't put them on, but... [ She can hold them up! Before that, though, she has to remove the ones she has on, now. The usual kind of earrings Weiss wears are dangling, finding the style more fashionable for her compared to the studded ones that Winter wears, so what Cloud's chosen is nice! ] Hold these.
[ While she takes the jewellery box to take the pair out! The lady at the stall asks Weiss not to put them on, and Weiss reassures her that she wouldn't. She just wants to see how she'd look with it! And most importantly, if it complements the snowflake pendant that hangs on her neck. That's the most important thing. And as she looks into the mirror while she's holding the earrings right by her ears? ]
This would look good with lighter coloured dresses.
[ Cloud patiently takes her earrings in his hand, closed palm and all as she holds the new gold-traced pair up. Tapping his foot, he lightly hums as he peers through the rest of the jewelry. Come to think of it...when's the last time he wore something different? He only sports the wolf stud on his left ear, and once in a while wears the Schnee family brooch. But now she's got him thinking too! Stroking his chin, he glances back up to Weiss as she checks herself out in the mirror. ]
Think so?
[ That gets him peeks around her side to get a better look. Right now, it doesn't match her current outfit, but envisioning them with lighter coloured dresses as she said... He realizes the asking prices for this jewelry and is...actually? Really impressed. The lady swears to their quality, but of course they can't be real rubies, sapphires, emeralds, diamonds... Not at these prices. One would have to step into a more guarded jewelry store for gifts like those. But that isn't to say these are cheap!
Just that the stones themselves aren't as rare. ]
Keep those in a "maybe" pile for now.
[ With these prices, he may or may not be spoiling her tonight. Or when she's not around. ]
[ She puts the earrings back in its case. If Cloud says "maybe", then she can probably do better with a new pair! She does like real gems, her taste always leaning towards the rarer things. ]
You don't like them?
[ Holding her hands out so Cloud can give her back her earrings. She'd want them on so they're secure and not missing, after all. These are real crystals, ones that are native to Remnant, too. It'd freak her out if she lost them! ]
[ Oh. He feels put on the spot. And while he does give her back her earrings, he briefly finds himself tucking his chin to the edge of his collar again, cheeks tinted. His gaze flits to her still. ]
[ That grants him pause, blinking with wider eyes at his girlfriend when she puts it all on him. Him and his A+ fashion sense. Cloud's gaze falters from her, but only so he can get a good look at the rest of the jewelry on display at this stand. He paces back and forth, bending over to get a better look at some of them as he studies various gemstones and metals. He thinks to the gifts given to her in the past. More specifically? Her necklace... ]
Something I'd want to see...
[ There. Looking up at the merchant, he points at a pair of earrings. ]
May I?
[ Trusting the couple by now, she nods and allows him to have a better look. These ones are a little pricier in comparison. But when Cloud takes the little jewelry box and holds it open for Weiss to see... ]
[ Weiss didn't even notice it amongst the ones on display! But there are so many colours and so many earrings for sale that it would be so easy to just gloss over some others. The crystal is baby blue— whatever it is, Weiss likes it! The pearl (or what seems to be pearl) adds a nice touch, too.
She takes both pieces into her hand, carefully inspecting both since they're much closer now. The ruby earrings shine definitely make the blue ones seem dull, but on their own? They look very bright! Much like the gems that hang on the snowflake pendant on her neck.
Carefully, she takes one to place by her ear. The blue looks a lot brighter with her white hair, and when she moves her head to check how it would look in various angles in front of the mirror? She's finding the pair to be something she really wants now. Though... how can she tell Cloud that without exactly asking for it? She doesn't want to ask him to spend a lot for her! They aren't rolling in money here, after all...
Oh, but she wants it... Ah! There's an idea. Now holding both earrings on both sides of her head, she faces the blond and sways from one side to another, showing him how she might look with the earrings on in various angles. ]
[ He already had a mental image in his head of how they'd look on her. Maybe in a bright sundress or something... Yes, he fantasizes about his girlfriend in pretty outfits and gets flustered if someone sees him. Like someone can read his thoughts. fadshjk
But nothing could prepare him for the real thing. For half a moment he's left dumbfounded, staring at her with a sense of wonder in his eyes. Only partially self aware, it's enough to make him snap out of it with a couple blinks as her question registers. There's the price tag to consider too... Because he's kind of already made up his mind. ]
[ It's not as expensive as the other pairs of earrings she owns (in Remnant, anyway...), but... it's still very pretty! It's not like their pockets are going to be hurting after this, but it's still more than what they usually spend in a day, that's for sure. So, here's Weiss, subtly asking him to foot half of the cost if he would be so kind enough to do so.
[ He should have seen this coming. He really wants to be able to provide gifts for her from time to time with his own money. But it's not as easy to come by as it was in Prismatica. While his delivery business never (SOMEHOW) took payments in the form of intimate Moonlacing, Chroma and Demichroma were how he earned his funds outside of all the times he'd be close with Weiss. But having her look at him like that...he's weak all over again. Huffing a sigh, his smile softens further before, ]
Halfsies.
[ But they belong solely to her. The merchant can't help but smile too, yet remains courteous instead of fawning over the couple. ]
We'll take it.
[ The price is relatively steep, but at least it wasn't like they were spending on diamonds. The jeweler almost wishes that they could provide a discount to the two... And while they don't say it outright?
When everything is said and done and they give the earrings back to be properly packed in the box and rang through, their total isn't quite what he expected... Only a slight difference! They rounded down the cost enough so that it could be an easy split. One sure wouldn't catch Cloud making a fuss! ]
[ In an instant, the former heiress, giddy as can be, wraps her arms around Cloud's neck, latching onto him from the side while she reaches to kiss him on the cheek. The earrings are so pretty! It's impossible not to be this excited! The best part about this pair is that Cloud chose it. For her! Weiss always resented it when her father would decide on things for her— it was one of the ways he would control her. But this— This is something else. Weiss chose to have Cloud pick, and what he's picked for her is something that strikes her fancy.
This isn't quite a "gift", but Weiss loves it all the same. These new earrings are going to be treated with so much care, because she would hate for something that Cloud chose to go to waste. ]
[ It's a reflex at this point, but while he doesn't shy away from the burst of affection, he does brace himself as his arm instinctively shoots around her waist to hold her close. The side of his face scrunches with a wink as he smiles, rubbing the back of his head before they sort out paying for the earrings. When everything is all said and done? ]
Will yours fit in the box?
[ Because they could swap her earrings with the new ones one now! ]
[ Weiss briefly looks at the lady at the stall, and it looks like they're of the same mind! With Cloud asking if her earrings can fit in the box--which they can—she prepares a cotton ball doused in cleaner. That's when Weiss takes it to run the ball through the hook of the earrings. It might be new, but it's still very important to sanitise before putting it on! As for Cloud? He's given the job of putting her rubies in the box. ]
Here.
[ She's gonna put on the blue ones now! Into one ear first, making sure it's secure in her piercing before she places the other one in. Not that heavy, now that she's let go! It definitely feels new, though. When she looks into the mirror, she actually moves a lot more than how she usually does, looking from one side and then the other quickly to make the earrings move with her, too. (This is fun.) ]
Like anything looks good on you. [ A beat. ] And these are even better.
[ As much as he means every word that he says to her now, he's also done buttering her up too much. Whether Cloud just forgets himself and where they are (or the fact he just doesn't care), he lifts his hand up to the side of his girlfriend's face. The way he cups it is tender, but more importantly, his thumb brushes along the pearl that hangs from the end of one of her earrings, his gaze settling on it momentarily as he smiles with approval. ]
Yup. Definitely a keeper.
[ Drawing his hand back, Cloud chances a glance back at the rest of the jewelry. They went halfsies on this for her, and it's not like they can feasibly spend much more right now, but still... ]
You still looking around?
[ Because he'll wait for her and watch with her if she was. ]
[ If they weren't in public, Weiss would have placed a hand on top of his as he cups her cheek. She can't help it when she leans into his hand, though! It comes so naturally to her. Sorry, jewellery lady. You gotta see them be gross like this. ]
We can go look for a souvenir for you.
[ Still leaning into his hand, she shakes her head. ]
[ If he'd have met Weiss on any other world, if they'd still gotten together, he likely would have been less publicly affectionate when it came to her. Prismatica, for better or worse, had opened him up quite a bit when it came to these kinds of displays. ...not that he was going to be sweeping her off her feet and kissing her in a dipping pose in front of a crowd like in the movies. Ever. Someone smack him if something ever came over him to do that.
But this... This was right. No matter which way he sliced it, this just felt right. No matter the world. The time. The place. ]
[ He tells her to lead the way, but as she looks around, she's not really sure which stall would have things Cloud would be interested in... It's not like there are stalls selling motorcycles or swords or anything! Cloud's always been "okay" with everything, and Weiss has always had difficulty finding a nice present for him. What she gave him on their first ChristmasFirialia together was a scarf, and she was already crushing on him when she picked the gift out! She doubts Cloud would like to look at a stall selling plates... or a stall selling blankets... oh—!
She takes his hand and tugs on it. Weiss looks like she may have found a stall to go to? ]
Let's look over there.
[ It's a stall selling books and stationery! Weiss could use a new journal. And maybe there's some interesting literature that Cloud would wanna try learning more about! He did visit the library in Lunatia before. ]
[ Cloud doesn't clue in until they're just about at the stall of stationery. Pens, books, journals... It reminds him of their talk they had about getting him pens before they began dating. He admits that since arriving here in Avalon, he hasn't had much need since he did less paperwork. But... The thought makes him smile. Not to mention there are pieces of literature here that he could invest in as well. ]
Is it weird that I miss my office supplies?
[ The notebooks. The folders. The pens. Books. They're in the right place then! His hand hovers over various colors of blank hardcover journals. While the blend of old and modern technology was prevalent, there were still some fountain pens available for trying out on blank sheets of paper, complete with clean looking feathers!
Just as his hand hovers over one in particular though, a light frown mars his lips. Rather than dwell over the black feather however, he shakes his head and picks up a white feathered pen instead. ]
Be honest. [ Feather pen in hand, he turns to Weiss to show her. The less he thinks of black feathers, the better. ] This too much for just a pen?
[ Not the cost. But the style. He's never owned one like this before. ]
[ Cloud, despite himself, can be pretty "extra" at times. Flourishing big swords the way he does, performing acrobatic feats when simple leaps would suffice... But she is far superior in this department still. Frankly, he wouldn't have it any other way. ]
[ He spins the feathered pen between his fingers. ] You think I should have one then?
[ There's a look of hope expectancy in his bright blue eyes as he asks this question. Even if they didn't buy this now (there's many like it!), later on... They already went halfsies on the beautiful earrings he picked out for her. The pens are surprisingly pricy for what they are. Nowhere near as expensive as the earrings, but still...
[ Cloud's not about to go leaping for joy when she tells him to go pick one out. But his smile does grow as he nods a little more enthusiastically. He's less materialistic, but he'd be a liar if he said he didn't like the little things from time to time. A feather pen...kind of looks cool, actually. Packaged neatly in a see-through box, little packs of ink come included to load into the base as he makes his purchase. This one is a little cheaper, mostly because they're clearing out older stock. But that's fine by him! It's his first "ye olde" pen like this! And he'll definitely show it to Weiss and ask questions if he has to.
But he'll catch on. Now that he's got something for himself? He's content. ]
[ Weiss pays for the pen, as well as a nice new journal. It's hard bound with no lines on the sheets— perfect for free writing and doodling or just jotting down random ideas! They can go around from one stall to another to get more stuff that he might like. ]
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[ Just one more bite and she's done! Quickly, she dashes off to throw her cup in the bin, before coming back to Cloud's side. ]
I can't put them on, but... [ She can hold them up! Before that, though, she has to remove the ones she has on, now. The usual kind of earrings Weiss wears are dangling, finding the style more fashionable for her compared to the studded ones that Winter wears, so what Cloud's chosen is nice! ] Hold these.
[ While she takes the jewellery box to take the pair out! The lady at the stall asks Weiss not to put them on, and Weiss reassures her that she wouldn't. She just wants to see how she'd look with it! And most importantly, if it complements the snowflake pendant that hangs on her neck. That's the most important thing. And as she looks into the mirror while she's holding the earrings right by her ears? ]
This would look good with lighter coloured dresses.
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[ Cloud patiently takes her earrings in his hand, closed palm and all as she holds the new gold-traced pair up. Tapping his foot, he lightly hums as he peers through the rest of the jewelry. Come to think of it...when's the last time he wore something different? He only sports the wolf stud on his left ear, and once in a while wears the Schnee family brooch. But now she's got him thinking too! Stroking his chin, he glances back up to Weiss as she checks herself out in the mirror. ]
Think so?
[ That gets him peeks around her side to get a better look. Right now, it doesn't match her current outfit, but envisioning them with lighter coloured dresses as she said... He realizes the asking prices for this jewelry and is...actually? Really impressed. The lady swears to their quality, but of course they can't be real rubies, sapphires, emeralds, diamonds... Not at these prices. One would have to step into a more guarded jewelry store for gifts like those. But that isn't to say these are cheap!
Just that the stones themselves aren't as rare. ]
Keep those in a "maybe" pile for now.
[ With these prices, he may or may not be spoiling her tonight. Or when she's not around. ]
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You don't like them?
[ Holding her hands out so Cloud can give her back her earrings. She'd want them on so they're secure and not missing, after all. These are real crystals, ones that are native to Remnant, too. It'd freak her out if she lost them! ]
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[ Oh. He feels put on the spot. And while he does give her back her earrings, he briefly finds himself tucking his chin to the edge of his collar again, cheeks tinted. His gaze flits to her still. ]
I gotta keep tabs on what you like or not.
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[ Because she'd like those all the more! ]
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Something I'd want to see...
[ There. Looking up at the merchant, he points at a pair of earrings. ]
May I?
[ Trusting the couple by now, she nods and allows him to have a better look. These ones are a little pricier in comparison. But when Cloud takes the little jewelry box and holds it open for Weiss to see... ]
Here.
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[ Weiss didn't even notice it amongst the ones on display! But there are so many colours and so many earrings for sale that it would be so easy to just gloss over some others. The crystal is baby blue— whatever it is, Weiss likes it! The pearl (or what seems to be pearl) adds a nice touch, too.
She takes both pieces into her hand, carefully inspecting both since they're much closer now. The ruby earrings shine definitely make the blue ones seem dull, but on their own? They look very bright! Much like the gems that hang on the snowflake pendant on her neck.
Carefully, she takes one to place by her ear. The blue looks a lot brighter with her white hair, and when she moves her head to check how it would look in various angles in front of the mirror? She's finding the pair to be something she really wants now. Though... how can she tell Cloud that without exactly asking for it? She doesn't want to ask him to spend a lot for her! They aren't rolling in money here, after all...
Oh, but she wants it... Ah! There's an idea. Now holding both earrings on both sides of her head, she faces the blond and sways from one side to another, showing him how she might look with the earrings on in various angles. ]
What do you think?
[ Hehe. Please say you like it, Cloud! ]
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But nothing could prepare him for the real thing. For half a moment he's left dumbfounded, staring at her with a sense of wonder in his eyes. Only partially self aware, it's enough to make him snap out of it with a couple blinks as her question registers. There's the price tag to consider too... Because he's kind of already made up his mind. ]
Beautiful.
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[ It's not as expensive as the other pairs of earrings she owns (in Remnant, anyway...), but... it's still very pretty! It's not like their pockets are going to be hurting after this, but it's still more than what they usually spend in a day, that's for sure. So, here's Weiss, subtly asking him to foot half of the cost if he would be so kind enough to do so.
(She really likes the earrings...) ]
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Halfsies.
[ But they belong solely to her. The merchant can't help but smile too, yet remains courteous instead of fawning over the couple. ]
We'll take it.
[ The price is relatively steep, but at least it wasn't like they were spending on diamonds. The jeweler almost wishes that they could provide a discount to the two... And while they don't say it outright?
When everything is said and done and they give the earrings back to be properly packed in the box and rang through, their total isn't quite what he expected... Only a slight difference! They rounded down the cost enough so that it could be an easy split. One sure wouldn't catch Cloud making a fuss! ]
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[ In an instant, the former heiress, giddy as can be, wraps her arms around Cloud's neck, latching onto him from the side while she reaches to kiss him on the cheek. The earrings are so pretty! It's impossible not to be this excited! The best part about this pair is that Cloud chose it. For her! Weiss always resented it when her father would decide on things for her— it was one of the ways he would control her. But this— This is something else. Weiss chose to have Cloud pick, and what he's picked for her is something that strikes her fancy.
This isn't quite a "gift", but Weiss loves it all the same. These new earrings are going to be treated with so much care, because she would hate for something that Cloud chose to go to waste. ]
I can't wait to put them on!
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Will yours fit in the box?
[ Because they could swap her earrings with the new ones one now! ]
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Here.
[ She's gonna put on the blue ones now! Into one ear first, making sure it's secure in her piercing before she places the other one in. Not that heavy, now that she's let go! It definitely feels new, though. When she looks into the mirror, she actually moves a lot more than how she usually does, looking from one side and then the other quickly to make the earrings move with her, too. (This is fun.) ]
Well?
[ What's the verdict? ]
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Like anything looks good on you. [ A beat. ] And these are even better.
[ As much as he means every word that he says to her now, he's also done buttering her up too much. Whether Cloud just forgets himself and where they are (or the fact he just doesn't care), he lifts his hand up to the side of his girlfriend's face. The way he cups it is tender, but more importantly, his thumb brushes along the pearl that hangs from the end of one of her earrings, his gaze settling on it momentarily as he smiles with approval. ]
Yup. Definitely a keeper.
[ Drawing his hand back, Cloud chances a glance back at the rest of the jewelry. They went halfsies on this for her, and it's not like they can feasibly spend much more right now, but still... ]
You still looking around?
[ Because he'll wait for her and watch with her if she was. ]
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We can go look for a souvenir for you.
[ Still leaning into his hand, she shakes her head. ]
I'm okay.
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But this... This was right. No matter which way he sliced it, this just felt right. No matter the world. The time. The place. ]
Lead on, then?
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ChristmasFirialia together was a scarf, and she was already crushing on him when she picked the gift out! She doubts Cloud would like to look at a stall selling plates... or a stall selling blankets... oh—!She takes his hand and tugs on it. Weiss looks like she may have found a stall to go to? ]
Let's look over there.
[ It's a stall selling books and stationery! Weiss could use a new journal. And maybe there's some interesting literature that Cloud would wanna try learning more about! He did visit the library in Lunatia before. ]
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[ Cloud doesn't clue in until they're just about at the stall of stationery. Pens, books, journals... It reminds him of their talk they had about getting him pens before they began dating. He admits that since arriving here in Avalon, he hasn't had much need since he did less paperwork. But... The thought makes him smile. Not to mention there are pieces of literature here that he could invest in as well. ]
Is it weird that I miss my office supplies?
[ The notebooks. The folders. The pens. Books. They're in the right place then! His hand hovers over various colors of blank hardcover journals. While the blend of old and modern technology was prevalent, there were still some fountain pens available for trying out on blank sheets of paper, complete with clean looking feathers!
Just as his hand hovers over one in particular though, a light frown mars his lips. Rather than dwell over the black feather however, he shakes his head and picks up a white feathered pen instead. ]
Be honest. [ Feather pen in hand, he turns to Weiss to show her. The less he thinks of black feathers, the better. ] This too much for just a pen?
[ Not the cost. But the style. He's never owned one like this before. ]
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[ That's a first. Especially when Weiss is the more Extra one between the two of them. (And she knows it!) ]
That looks pretty normal to me.
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[ Cloud, despite himself, can be pretty "extra" at times. Flourishing big swords the way he does, performing acrobatic feats when simple leaps would suffice... But she is far superior in this department still. Frankly, he wouldn't have it any other way. ]
[ He spins the feathered pen between his fingers. ] You think I should have one then?
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[ It's not difficult or anything, but it is different! If the strokes aren't right, then then pen won't write! ]
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[ There's a look of
hopeexpectancy in his bright blue eyes as he asks this question. Even if they didn't buy this now (there's many like it!), later on... They already went halfsies on the beautiful earrings he picked out for her. The pens are surprisingly pricy for what they are. Nowhere near as expensive as the earrings, but still...Teach him? ]
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[ Amongst other pretentious things... There was even a best in penmanship award giving in class. ]
Go get one.
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But he'll catch on. Now that he's got something for himself? He's content. ]
Thanks, Weiss. All set now.
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[ Weiss pays for the pen, as well as a nice new journal. It's hard bound with no lines on the sheets— perfect for free writing and doodling or just jotting down random ideas! They can go around from one stall to another to get more stuff that he might like. ]
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