[Voice/Action] (backdated to Christmas morning)

[ledbythewind]

[There are the sounds of a somewhat muffled conversation in the background before Richard picks up the journal to address it, a clear undercurrent of happiness and slight excitement to his voice.]

So this is what they refer to on Earth as a "white Christmas." I've read that this sort of Christmas is the best kind to have despite the weather... what do all of you think? Do you prefer the snow, or would you like a sunny day?

[He'll be sitting on the couch sipping a cup of tea while he waits for answers-- and his housemates, because IT'S CHRISTMAS AND HE IS EXCITED due to not having this holiday in his world. Might as well enjoy it while he's here, right?]

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[Action]

[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[Naoki kind of--watched that. Don't mind him and his fascination with your hair, Richard. Giving his hand a warm squeeze and leading him out into the living room now]

[ledbythewind]

[He laughs.]

I'm sorry, I haven't even introduced myself yet. I'm Richard. And you are?

[seiriald]

Nice to meet you, Mister Richard! My name is... Kaori?

[Action]

[ledbythewind]

[Oh, Richard knows, and he may have done that on purpose. He has plans for later, oh yes he does, but for now he's content to let Naoki lead him out to the living room and the fire that's going in the fireplace.]

[voice]

[generalflirt]

I like a White Christmas too...

[voice]

[ledbythewind]

Does it happen often where you live?

[voice]

[generalflirt]

Mm. Not like it does here, really. It snows more here.

[ written ]

[acclimatized]

Sunny. Definitely.

[Action]

[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[So sly, Richard~

Naoki pauses by the fire and takes a seat on the couch, content to let the heat wash over him. Never mind that he doesn't need it, warm as he is. He gives Richard's hand a gentle tug to urge him down to sit next to him.]

[Voice]

[catus_carnival]

Tao likes sun the best!

[Action]

[ledbythewind]

[Richard doesn't even need to be urged to sit down and lean close, still keeping his hand in Naoki's. The snow still falling steadily outside makes the perfect backdrop to this scene-- this is exactly the sort of Christmas he's read about in books, and actually getting to experience it himself with the people he loves is making him incredibly happy.]

[ledbythewind]

Please, just Richard is fine, and it's a pleasure to meet you as well, Kaori. Is this your first Christmas here in Luceti?

[Action]

[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[Naoki leans back against him, turning his head to nuzzle at his hair gently in affection. He remembers last year's Christmas here in this place and this one? Beats it by a mile. Even more so. His eyes drift to the window and the snow falling, and he hums low in his throat.]

...that's going to make delivering presents today kinda tricky.

[ written ]

[ledbythewind]

You don't care for the snow?

[Action]

[ledbythewind]

You were planning on going out in that?

[There's a slight note of disapproval in his voice, because that's a pretty heavy snowfall out there. He's disappointed that means he probably won't get to visit Asbel and Lambda today, but safety comes first. Of course, something tells him Asbel will probably show up on the doorstep, snow or not.]

[Voice]

[ledbythewind]

I'm not surprised-- you seem like a very sunny person to me, Tao.

[Action]

[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

Mm, well, I was planning to go out, yeah...

[He glances over as he picks up that note of disapproval and quirks his eyebrows. Somehow he had a feeling Richard wouldn't approve of him going to deliver presents in a snowstorm.]

...should I leave it until tomorrow?

[Voice]

[catus_carnival]

Uh-huh! The village doesn't get a lot of the sun back home, meow.

[ written ]

[acclimatized]

Nope, not this much. A sprinkle here and there will be good enough for me.

[Voice]

[ledbythewind]

What is your village like, then?

[ written ]

[ledbythewind]

This certainly is more snow than I am used to as well, but I don't find it to be all that bad-- provided I remain indoors, that is.

[Action]

[ledbythewind]

That might be the best idea, especially if it's just going to get worse later on.

[Don't mind him putting his head on your shoulder while he watches that snow. It's peaceful, sure, but not something he'd want to go out in, and he doesn't want Naoki to be out in it either.]

[ written ]

[acclimatized]

A wise decision since I'm guessing they don't hand out flu vaccines here.

[ written ]

[ledbythewind]

Flu vaccines?

[ written ]

[acclimatized]

It's a vaccination to protect your immune system against the influenza virus during winter.