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[indigently]

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text; un: scribe

[linguaphilia]

Are you busy?

[indigently]

Not busy.
Is everything alright?

[linguaphilia]

Yes, fine.

I'll be coming over now.

text; un: scribe

[linguaphilia]

I love you.

text | un: alcazarzaray 1/2

[indigently]

[ The reply comes after several minutes of Kaveh just staring at his watch. ]

alhaitha?m?????? oh ym god hass omeone somehow gottenyor watch
your watch
Alhaitam
sdklngd

2/2

[indigently]

WHAT WAS THAT

[linguaphilia]

All this time I thought you knew how to read.

action | card exchange

[astrolabium]

I hope you do not mind the selection tonight. I'll confess that I've yet to try any of the alcohol they've provided for us here. Though, that isn't to say I don't drink.

[ Carefully crossing the floor of her bedroom, Mona soon pauses beside her mattress with an intricately-designed silver tray in her hands. On its surface there are two glasses of wine, each a vivid, luscious raspberry-hue and filled to the brim. The bottle situated beside them appears a little more than half full, giving both Kaveh and Mona the opportunity to indulge in more if they so desired. She privately finds the scent to be pleasant, too.

Mona delicately places the tray onto her bed and straightens up. ]

I've just been a bit wary, is all. It wouldn't be the first time I've dined on something and had a strange result.

[ A fellow guest had treated Mona to some savory meat a few weeks prior, and shortly after, she had sprouted rabbit's ears and a tail. They were very sensitive, as well. And beyond that... yes, she had also downed tea laced with aphrodisia. The resort can be unforgiving with its mealtime trickery. ]

This one appeared safe to me, [ Mona says, plucking the bottle off the tray to give it another look. ] But it does appear that it will, ah... improve the mood.

[ There's a faint flush in her cheeks. ]

sorry for the delay ♥

[indigently]

[ This isn't the kind of thing Kaveh usually does. So far, his time in the resort has been marked by encounters driven by need of some sort— usually the aphrodisiac kind— or in the very occasional instance, want. Not once has he gone in search of a sexual encounter solely for the purpose of exchanging cards, but...

Well. There's a first time for everything, isn't there?

He's seated on the edge of Mona's bed, fingers curled loosely into the plush covers in an effort to hide his anxiety, a slight smile on his lips as she approaches from the other side of the room, wine-carrying tray in her hands. And Kaveh, who knows that he should be more careful of the food and drink here, after everything he's already been through, takes up one of the glasses and brings it to his lips so he can inhale its aroma. ]

It smells lovely. Besides... even if the effects aren't exactly as desired, we both know what we're here for, anyway.

[ He tries to ignore the tell-tale warmth in his own cheeks; as if to distract himself, he lifts the glass that he's holding, squaring his shoulders in an effort to seem less awkward about things, somehow. ]

Then... a toast, perhaps? To the mood?

[astrolabium]

[ Kaveh's nerves are palpable, which is endearing, in a way. It also lessens her own anxieties about performing for him. Mona herself isn't very experienced in matters like these, but having a more demure partner instinctively brings out her more assertive side. She's always been a proud woman, and she won't hesitate to take the lead if it comes down to it. Though... she might fumble here and there. Mona doubts Kaveh will mind.

She sets aside the bottle to pick up her own glass of wine, lifting it to her lips but not sipping from it just yet. Like Kaveh, Mona breathes in its scent. It's fruity, aromatic; she thinks she'll definitely be inebriated by the end. ]

A toast is just fine. I think it's rather fitting.

[ Mona smiles as she raises her glass out towards him. The edge glints under the lowlight and reflects a prismatic shard onto the wall beside them. ]

Then, let us enjoy this evening together. I will do my best as your partner, Kaveh.

[ Despite the confidence in her body language and voice, she can feel herself blushing again. Then, as if to obscure her own embarrassment, Mona makes a soft 'ahem' and takes a drink. ]

un: sanlang / text

[juhua]

[ kaveh is, naturally, the first person hua cheng tells; they were a little in love with each other, probably, so it seems right that he should know. ]

I am sorry to bear bad news: Xie Lian has gone from this place. He is fine. I can feel his presence at the other end of our red thread, but his room is empty and I can no longer find him within the resort.

[indigently]

[ He sees the name in his messages, and somehow he knows before he reads it.

His heart breaks. His heart is broken, but at the same time...

Surely, his first responsibility is to Hua Cheng, his friend's literal husband. It's what he knows Xie Lian would want. ]

Thank you for telling me, Hua Cheng.
I..
Are you alright? I know you said you can feel him, but...

[juhua]

It takes all the restraint in me not to burn this place to the ground.

[ so, no. no, he is not alright, he will not be alright until he has xie lian once again in his arms, safe within the walls of paradise manor where no one else could ever touch him.

but there's nothing he can do about it now, is there? ]

I know you two loved each other. I thought it right that you be the first to know.

a delivery, backdated to sometime in late december

[massochism]

[Kaveh may or may not be expecting anything to come his way on this very ordinary day... regardless, it's fairly early when there's a knock at his door, a delivery of a relatively small box wrapped neatly in festive paper and with a tag stating in neat, flowing script that it's to him, and from Olivine.

inside, he'll find a necklace and a letter, written in that same steady hand.]

Kaveh,

I hope this finds you well, and that you're taking the time to be with the people you care for. I'm not sure if you have a holiday similar to Kleinmas where you're from, but for me, this is a time to share my happiness and affection for those I care for.

Admittedly, I'm not entirely sure if this will be to your tastes, but I wanted to make something that invokes the warmth and brightness I feel in your presence. Thank you for spending some of your valuable time with me, and for trusting me with your feelings and friendship.

Olivine

[text] un: alcazarzaray

[indigently]

...Will you tell me about Kleinmas?

I don't know what to say, Olivine. Thank you. I love it, I really, really do.

[ His text can't show the fact that he's crying, but he's kind of glad for that. ]

[massochism]

Of course, I'd be happy to tell you about it. Perhaps we could meet for lunch or dinner? I'd be happy to cook if you'd like to join me.

And you don't need to say anything, Kaveh. I'm glad you like it. Ah—and if it's too long or short, I can adjust the links for you.

a wintertime gift.

[silicone]

[ given to kaveh during the wintertime downtime:

wrapped in a deep red package with soft teal and gold ribbons: laying in the tissue paper is a simple travel painting case made of beautiful, lacquered wood. upon unfolding it, on the right side is a pan of richly pigmented paints in jewel tones as well as a few empty wells for any other paints Kaveh might like to add to the palette. the palette itself is reuseable and can be refilled as desired. there is a bigger well for water next to the paint wells. on the left side there is a place for brushes and pencils and pens to be secured together with a soft leather tie. accompanying it, is a rectangular book of paper that can handle being saturated with water without bleeding into the next pages. when it opens, it folds totally flat for easy use. ]

[indigently]

[ By the time he sends the message to Eiden, Kaveh has tears in his eyes. ]

Eiden, this... is it because of that Kleinmas thing Olivine told me about?

[silicone]

[ the truth is, it's half kleinmas, and half a gift for simply enduring the trials this place puts them through. the text finds eiden half asleep at his desk, but he does answer almost instantly. ]

Yeah—there are holidays like this where I'm originally from, too... all this snow reminded me that maybe I was due to send you a little something. I hope you liked it!

dated before the vday event for less chaos / @aventurine

[waged]

Long time no see, Kaveh.
I hope I'm not interrupting anything?

slides back in here SORRY ♥ life has been too much

[indigently]

Aventurine, hey.
You're not interrupting anything, no.
Was there something you needed?

don't ever worry about being late!! 💕

[waged]

I remember you told me you're an architect, right?
I would like to hire you for something, if your schedule is free.

@benediction

[sunbeloved]

The wine last time, it wasn't bad.
I'm mainly apologetic for how I was a bit lost on where to go.

[indigently]

[ It takes Kaveh a few moments to process to whom he's speaking.

Then, he smiles. ]

If you liked that, you should stop by my suite sometime. I've been stockpiling some of the better labels and vintages, lately.

Anyway, you don't have to apologize. You were new back then, right? Everyone gets lost at first.

[sunbeloved]

True.
But don't worry, I'm not against coming by to visit whenever you want the company yourself.

Do you usually collect wine, Kaveh?

(but, karna does smile himself, he's pleased. they've been speaking plenty on and off, plus kaveh seems....patient, for many of karna's unusual quirks.)