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I can do it! You can put away the food trays.

[ In fact, she takes the box and is up and on her way to the fridge before Cloud can even say a word! Only so she can steal another piece, throwing away the head in the nearby bin once she's stored the box inside. Another content hum as she sways where she stands. The strawberries are really good!

... no more. She wants to be able to eat some more another time! ~~Please don't judge her, Cloud.~~ ]

[ If it weren't for the request to put away the food trays, he'd have had an adorable view of his girl swaying back and forth while putting the strawberries away. Instead, he takes their trays and stacks them on the countertop for the time being. When housekeeping came later on, they can take those while remaking the beds. Having finished up his end of things, he carefully sneaks up behind Weiss where she sways, wrapping his arms around her and gently pulling her against his chest. His head bows as he looks down to her, warmth spreading through his body as he silently beckons her back to bed for a little laydown.

Or they can just stay like this before their day really begins... ]

Lucky me...

[ Weiss will follow where he leads. This is fine too, though. Being in his arms like this is so comfortable. She looks up at him and smiles as her hands move up to hold onto his wrists. Keep her locked like this. This is where she wants to be. ]

I'm the lucky one here. [ Something something about him stealing her line. The usual. But even though she says that often, she always means it. She considers herself so fortunate to even be here with him, when he could have fallen in love with someone else. She'd professed her devotion to him before, about always wanting to come back to him, but it took some time to do something about him. At that time, she already knew how she felt. Cloud could have left. Grew impatient and tired of how they'd been living... ]

You're here. You love me. [ Her eyes close as she lets out a soft giggle. This is embarrassing to even think about! But... she wants to say it out loud. So Cloud will know what she thinks, how embarrassed he makes her feel because he makes her so happy. ] That's more reason to celebrate today, instead of my birthday.

[ When their eyes meet, only for his gaze to trail slightly to see her hands holding his wrists in place, he feels the urge to just...melt. A thought rolls through his head as her words soothe him further and further. And while it's embarrassing to admit out loud, he doesn't have a filter on his brain at the moment. Softly, as he gently cradles her, swaying to the sound of nothing... ]

Two birds, one stone...

[ As for the "unfiltered" thought that escapes? ]

So this is what it feels like...to wanna just sweep you off your feet and never let go.

I'm pretty sure you've done the first part already.

[ Sweeping her off her feet and all. There's no need to be shy about it now, when Weiss has admitted so much more. Cloud has done everything for her, and she couldn't be happier.

The second part, though... Weiss looks up at him again with a tinge of worry in her eyes. She knows he won't— she trusts him with all her heart. She's committed to following him wherever he goes. And and as much as she wants to own the life they share together, if she ever finds herself back in Remnant while she's not ready to do anything about it yet...

(She doesn't want to die. She doesn't want to lose what future she could have. She doesn't want to lose the chance to see Cloud again.) ]

This isn't Lunatia... so, it wouldn't be selfish of me to wish that my mom would find herself here, would it? I want you to meet her.

[ It's like she said. Today's a special day. The thoughts she's bothered about are put to the side. There are more important things to think about. ]

Edited 2021-07-22 07:01 (UTC)

[ They've been together long enough. He can see it in her eyes, the reflection of worry. They've discussed this before when she first came back from her pseudo-return trip. If what she went through is true...things weren't looking good for her and the others. Ruby? Seemingly gone. Yang? Blake? Disappeared. The fate of her sister, family and friends? It's enough to drag just about anyone into the pits of despair. There's still the occasional night that he lets this scenario play through his mind and he still can't fully imagine it. He doesn't want to have to go through losing her just like he lost so much before. ]

Your mom...?

[ He blinks down at her for that, innocent surprise at the scenario she's suggested. It's true. Ever since showing up in Lunatia a couple years ago, there were many things he never thought would happen. Seeing Aerith again, alive and well? Never. Forming an estranged yet somehow just as deep connection with a Sephiroth he'd admired once? Never. Falling in love with a girl from an entirely different world, so strongly that he'd risk everything to make a future together with her happen? Never.

That world taught him- no. It reminded him that nothing was impossible anymore. So he'll do everything he can to make her happy. To make her friends happy. To protect the family and friends he knows and loves. It may take some time...but when he talks to Weiss about something like meeting her mom with a tinge of red in his cheeks, it's precious specks in time like this that remind him how worth it the fight really is. ]

No. It ain't selfish at all. Wouldn't mind getting to see her.

[ It has him thinking, as their swaying slows down. ]

Much as it'd... [ ...hurt. He doesn't say it. Instead, he huffs with a smile. It's a pleasant thought. ] Mm. I'd want you to meet mine too.

Edited 2021-07-22 07:21 (UTC)

I bet she's pretty. [ Present tense. Weiss doesn't want to make this conversation sad! ] She could teach me how to make the kind of stew you like... if she'd even let me.

[ Because she really wants to learn! All she can do bow is learn what she can. Make things that he likes. It won't ever be perfect, nor could it compare to one he deems "best", but... if Cloud approves, then that's already a win for her.

If Weiss really did meet Cloud's mom, though, she'd work so hard to get her approval, too.

She turns around, the hands on his wrists moving down when she faces him so she can hold his hands. Smaller fingers weave through his. What they're talking about may be tinged in melancholy, but Weiss' smile is hopeful. Their futures are uncertain, but Cloud's given her a reason to keep moving forward. He's given her a new dream: a future with him. She wants that more than ever, even though heartaches are bound to be had along the way. ]

Do you think it would be too much if I thanked her for your [ Cute butt— ] lovely eyes?

Mm... People said I look a lot like her. [ He can't help but smirk a little reflecting back. If his hands weren't wrapped around Weiss' waist, he'd have pointed up. But instead, ] 'Cept her hair wasn't as spiky as mine.

[ As they slowly rock together, he hums thoughtfully at her wondering about making food with his Mom. It brings up so many memories. He wasn't exactly a "bad" kid in the sense that he was breaking the law or being a bully. But he did get into fights a lot, and was otherwise rather reserved. The only time he ever really broke out was when Tifa was involved. But of course, around his own mother, he was the most relaxed. In his mind, he can't help but envision what it'd be like, coming home now after all these years. To a Nibelheim that never burned...

Opening the door to see Weiss and Claudia talking about something, only to be all hush-hush when he asks what they're doing. The fact that it can't happen now... It puts a melancholic spin on this conversation. But even as she turns around, there's still a smile on his face. ]

She would. Mom was always willing to help.

[ As Weiss' more slender fingers weave through his, he gives a gentle squeeze back as her smile gives him strength. Blinking as she asks about his eyes, his cheeks flush a little more red. By this point he would have started ~~tsunning~~ fumbling his words and shyly tucking his gaze to the side, but he holds her gaze. This was just another special moment. A piece in time solely for them that could never be replicated. So he'll live in it with her for as long as they can. ]

She'd laugh. [ A beat and tilt of his head. ] Then probably say something right back.

[ It doesn't take much to wrestle one hand out of her grip, with the other still holding hers while he gently brushes some of her hair along her forehead. ]

Like how beautiful your hair is.

[ Claudia would. But...maybe this is just a little bit of Cloud Strife talking too. ]

... That's what you think!

[ Weiss highly doubts his mom would say something like that!! She really should have said the "cute butt" line to get back at him. Alas, it's too late.

The soft moment is gone, but will at least forever be remembered! Weiss also remembers that she wanted to lay down a bit longer, so before she takes his hand to drag him to bed? She says one last thing— ]

I know what my birthday wish is. [ She wants a future with Cloud more than anything. Silly as it is to make a wish on a candle before blowing on it, she wants to do it. They've wished on sillier things, and it's all come true. ] Let's go get cake later.

[ Now, to bed!! ]

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Yup.

[ He fixes her with a little smirk before she shifts gears in their conversation. Sure enough? She's already saying what's been on his mind earlier. Something that earns a softened sigh out of her boyfriend as he gets pulled back to bed. ]

Already planned on it.

[ As they crawl back into bed, he personally doesn't bother with going back under the covers for now. But after such a fulfilling start to the morning, while not entirely tired? He wouldn't mind resting a little longer either. They have the entire day together to figure out what they want to do outside of dancing. Laying on his back, he puts his hands behind his head, closing his eyes as he takes a deep breath. ]

[ The two of them have already had their breakfast and all, but it's never too late for an early morning cuddle! They don't have to talk, but once Weiss has laid down and has fixed her hair so she isn't resting on it and accidentally pulling on it, she's quick to settle right by Cloud's side. Perhaps it may not be the usual side she stays in, especially when she has a bracelet on! She only just got it, and there's no way she wants to crush it by putting too much weight on it! So her side that has it on is the one that rests on Cloud, her other side pressed against the mattress.

She'll move away if Cloud would prefer to rest by himself, but being next to him automatically means he's volunteering himself to become a pillow, so... ]

You're so warm.

[ He's not budging when she settles herself at his side. Right now he's content in letting her touch him and be as cozy as possible. He's used to being her pillow. While his eyes are closed, he doesn't have the urge to fall asleep just yet either. It helps that he's a light sleeper too, so he'll be up at the drop of a hat. ]

Look whose talking. [ He sighs softly. ] I could have you here all day.

[ Dense as he can be some times, he also nearly said how soft she was in comparison. That wasn't exactly talking about her curves either! But he's still content in being the warmth she seeks. ]

Weiss?

[ When he calls her name, she can't help but push herself up to look at him. Just a little more of her weight is on his chest when she does, so it shouldn't hurt. ]

Yes?

[ She's far too comfortable and at ease that she actually sounds a little drowsy when she asks. They're on vacation, though. It wouldn't be so bad to have a lazy day or two! ]

As long as I live...

[ His eyes slowly open, soft blues meeting her own pure, icy pair. ]

I wanna do this as long as I live.

[ This vacation. Waking up next to her. Making her crepes. Softening up and telling her he loves her over and over again. Protecting her and whatever future they may create together. Every breath he takes, he wants it with Weiss in his life. ]

[ Hah. It's moments like these, when she assumes Cloud is at his comfiest, that he blurts out whatever he's thinking even without any prompting. These times are so precious, because Cloud can find it in himself to say what he wants to say without being embarrassed or thinking that his feelings don't matter as much. It was some time ago, but Weiss told him not to call what he's feeling stupid. She hopes that he won't ever forget how important his feelings and thoughts are; they sure are to her.

She thinks she gets what he means. All of this. And she shifts so she can get a closer look at him, scooting further up while her hair pools beside her on the mattress. ]

Then I need to work even harder so I can continue keeping you out of trouble.

[ So he can have this happiness for as long as possible. And to Weiss? That means overcoming all the obstacles in Remnant. Only then can she come back to him in full and devote herself to him. ]

We have so many places to visit, and so many different kinds of food to try. [ Wherever that may be.

There's a dreamy look in her eyes when she speaks to him as she runs her hand through his hair. It's so soft... Calming as it is for him, this is also very relaxing for her. All of this is so relaxing. ]

Mm.

[ He doesn't even bother being a smart alec about it like he usually would. Any remarks on himself being a "bad boy" were far from his mind right now. Especially when he has her fingers threading through his hair again. It sends tingles through his skull. If it weren't for how passionate the night was before, he'd have just sparked that flame once again and lavished her with even more affection. But he takes the gentle, soothing caresses and closes his eyes again. ]

I'm counting on you, Weiss.

[ He takes a deep breath in, only to sigh gently yet heavenly before adding, ]

Feels good every time you do that...

And you don't even have dog ears anymore.

[ Yes, she knows he would have wolf characteristics when the Sanguis moon would be out. And yes, she said dog ears on purpose. ]

My hair is too long for you to do this to me, too.

[ But that's not a complaint! Weiss is just stating the obvious at this point. And she doesn't want to bring up what happened when he rubbed her fox ears when she had them once.

That's the danger zone. ]

You miss 'em.

[ That's not even a tease. He's calling her out on that one. Dog ears. Wolf ears. It mattered little to him. ~~She didn't mind big dragon form either but shhhh-~~ ]

Hmm... I bet I can make it work.

[ Brushing through her hair, that is. It didn't do anything to run it through the ends of her long strands of hair but. Imagining his fingers combing through the hairs atop her head, stroking along the back... He's done it. Thought about it. Should return the favor. ]

I do. My favourite part about you were your ears! Now they're gone. Woe is me.

[ But she can't even finish that last sentence before she's laughing. Right, they're gonna be here all day being gross towards each other if this keeps up.

Tapping him once on his chest, she lets go of his hair and pushes herself up. ]

Come on. Let's go get dressed and do some sightseeing.

How am I gonna thump my foot now—

[ It's okay. Cloud can't finish his own sentence either without suppressing the urge to laugh.

As if the tap on his chest turned him on again (not that way! ...like an "on" button,) he rolls forward until he's sitting upright, full of energy again. ]

Gotcha.

[ In fact, he springs out of bed, eager to get this birthday girl's day really started. After washing up and getting changed, as he foregoes his usual home attire, the weather is pleasant enough that he doesn't bother with a jacket, sporting a white v-neck shirt and casual blue jeans; he still wasn't as fashionable as others were, but he'd found new fits in due time while staying in Lunatia. It also didn't hurt that he had a myriad of friends who would call him out on his "limited" wardrobe.

Besides. It's the night where he'll suit up for her. ]

Edited 2021-08-03 08:28 (UTC)

[ They're just going sightseeing, but Weiss still wants to look nice! Putting on her sundress doesn't take too long, but she does take some time in the bathroom when she brushes her hair and ties it up into her usual braid. Of course, she doesn't let Cloud know she's ready until her beloved necklace is on her, as well as the new bracelet she's been given.

As for what sights to see? The Red Spring is in the mountains, so there's a lot more nature compared to what they're used to. There's training grounds further up the area, and even a place for ziplining, amongst other outdoor activities! Not Weiss' thing, but if Cloud wants to try these out, then she'll try them out with him. ]

Did you bring some looser clothes? We can probably run in the morning tomorrow.

[ ... if they wake up early enough, anyway. ]

Yeah, I made sure to pack track pants.

[ He wasn't counting on them going on a morning jog while it was her birthday, but considering how often they go out and routinely exercise (not counting farm chores which can be labor-heavy too), he also played it safe while packing. He doesn't wear the Schnee family brooch in this outside, but it does stay on his person, pocketed for safekeeping. It fits better on a suit or even on his heavier regular attire. It doesn't take long to do his hair either, a little but of brushing to make sure there weren't any stray spikes...

Yes. There's a method to the head of spikes atop that head of his. ]

You wanna do that on your birthday getaway though? [ It never hurts to ask. ] We could make it up when we go back.

Why not? It's not a big deal.

[ Unless Cloud wants to run so many laps that Weiss passes out in the middle of it. (RIP) ]

You don't want to?

[ Only for Cloud to piggyback Weiss throughout the rest of it. ]

N-No. It's not that. I'm good doing it or not doing it.

[ He huffs, the corner of his mouth tugging in slight amusement as he shakes his head. Now that they're ready to go, and with key on hand, he holds the door open for his girlfriend so they can get going. ]

We'll get our jog in in the morning.

Edited 2021-08-04 05:45 (UTC)

I want to.

[ Said to reassure him that it's fine. This might be her birthday getaway, but it doesn't mean she wants to let loose and not do the usual things they do! This is still special.

And as soon as Cloud's locked the door, she's taking his hand in hers. If they pass by the receptionist from last night? Well... Weiss just won't talk to her. Cloud can say hi for all she cares. ]

So... we'll look around first. Do you want to have lunch out, or should we go back to the room for lunch?

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