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delivery + text | un: midnightmonts | may 17th

[nerine]

[ Guess what shows up at Haru's residence? A text message soon follows up from Monts. ]

I had the jacket delivered to you!
Hope your friend likes it, lmk what his thoughts are and how he looks in it c:

[mousquetaires]

[ It isn't too much longer before Monts gets a message back: a photo, this time! It seems like she's safely passed it off to its intended recipient: a tall young man, pencil thin, with dark hair and some pallor to his face. But standing in that ostentatious coat, he looks far from gloomy. As a matter of fact, from the look on his face, he's truly over the moon. ]

What do you think? Does he wear it well?

[nerine]

Wow
It's amazing what confidence and posture can do for an outfit
So yes, he's wearing it more than well for sure :o

[mousquetaires]

You think so as well, then?
I admit, I had a touch of doubt when I first saw it in person...
But I wish you had been here to see the way his eyes lit up, when he saw it for the first time. You'd think that he was given something more precious than gold...

As I mentioned, he has a particular eye for things. As you'd expect from an artist, I suppose...

un: strife (may.. ?? )

[coraza]

haru. it's cloud.

[...]

thanks for your help with the flowers.

[mousquetaires]

Ah, Cloud-san! You don't have to thank me at all. I was happy to help!

I'm assuming you gave them to Tifa-san, then? Did she enjoy them?

[ Not that she wants to pry too much, but surely he can slide at least a few details her way, can't he? Come on, be a pal-- ]

[coraza]

...what's the san for?

and yeah, she did. she liked them a lot.
they're not very common where we were before.

[mousquetaires]

My apologies, I should have explained it last time!
Where I come from, it's simply a way of referring to someone more politely.
You don't usually call someone by their given name alone, unless you're rather close with them...
It's just an "etiquette" thing, I suppose.

More importantly, though, I'm so glad that they stayed intact!
You mentioned that you didn't see many where you come from...
I'm happy that you were able to deliver them while they still had their color.
Have things been going well for her, and her bar?

un: xXGalaOmeGalXx

[goodgames]

haru-san! can i ask your advice about something? it isn't urgent, but...... it's something i gotta ask a girl, i think.

[mousquetaires]

[ Oh, how cute..! ]

I'd be more than happy to help with whatever you'd like!
I'm far from busy, and never too busy to help you with a problem.
What do you need?

[goodgames]

well, the last time i picked a swimsuit for myself..... the reaction i got was a little strange. i didn't think my choice stood out that much, but maybe it was too revealing...? i was wondering if you have any guidelines to follow when it comes to stuff like this.

text un; fredericnya; 6/30

[recry]

Haru-chan? It's Rika.

[mousquetaires]

Good evening, Rika-chan.
Quite a pleasant surprise, to hear from you tonight...

[ Though it's a curt enough opener that she has to wonder whether it's a call for fun, or for "urgent business," as it were... ]

Have you been well, since we last spoke?

[recry]

No, I'm afraid I haven't been well.

Would it be possible for me to come to your residence?

text; un: jadechamber

[starshatters]

Miss Haru, are you well-versed in the language of flowers?

( it takes a moment before another message comes through: she's not used to this. )

This is Ningguang. My apologies for the sudden intrusion.

[mousquetaires]

Ah, good evening, Ningguang-san. You have nothing to apologize for.
I take it that means my letter found you well, then?

[ It took a bit of clever maneuvering, to get that in there..! Especially in such a way that the petals would be kept intact... ]

I have far more familiarity with planting and growing them than I do with their symbolism, I must admit.
Carnations, in particular, seem to have a number of different meanings...
But from my understanding, they tend to represent fascination, or eminence. And white ones, in particular, seem to indicate purity, and good fortune.

Throw in a spot of red, for "admiration"...
And that about sums up my intended sentiments.

[starshatters]

A curious meaning, to be sure, and one I rather enjoy. I wasn't entirely certain of it myself... These flowers are not native to where I am from, but I enjoy the beauty of all flowers.

A very enjoyable letter and gift.

That begs the question...What sort of admiration are we speaking of?

8/7, image sent over private message

[benishoga]

^______ 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝐴𝑟𝑒 𝐼𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑑 ^______

...to join me this Wednesday, August 11, 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.,
for cordial amusement at the Estancia Hotel rooftop gardens and swimming pool,
located on Summer Way in Sumarlok, Ruby Plaza.

☙ Admission is free.
☙ Additional guests welcome and encouraged.
☙ Dress for hot weather, even if you do not wish to swim.
☙ Please bring a contribution for food and drink.

I look forward to seeing you there. - 𝓕𝓸𝔁

action, surprise

[roastme]

[ On a particularly quiet day at the cafe, Jeanne Alter sits in her usual spot, fingers drumming against the counter. It's an irritating staccato, broken only by the occasional pause where she seems about to say something... before thinking better of it, closing her mouth, and resuming her almost harried tapping. Any attempt by Haru to either inquire or interrupt is met by nothing more than a terse dismissal and a pensive expression — she's clearly building up to something, though whether she finds her nerve or drives the both of them insane first remains to be seen.

Finally, after what feels like hours, Avenger loudly clears her throat, offering more than a grunt or one-word response for the first time all afternoon. ]

Hey. Do you... [ before trailing off into a muttered, ] ... nevermind.

[ But the floodgates refuse to shut now that she's broken the silence. Just a few minutes later, looking like she might explode from embarrassment, she abruptly shouts: ]

Flower girl! You're coming on a date with me! A date! D-A-T-E! [ A brief pause, her expression changing from "flustered anger" to "genuine shock" over the course of a few seconds. ] ... Oh. I actually said it.

[ Cough. ]

Ahem. ... A-anyway, it doesn't have to be right now. I mean, I'm sure you'll need time to prepare yourself, right? Lots of time! After all, a da... day out with an Avenger is like confronting a nightmare! No, a hundred nightmares! A thousand! S-so...! [ End her. ]

for me? you shouldn't have

[mousquetaires]

[ The sudden yelp over the light music from the rift transistor takes Haru by surprise: she's not so clumsy that she'll drop the porcelain cup that she grips under the running tap water, but the coffee shop is small (and feels it, even when there's no one here but herself and Avenger), and it makes the sudden shift in volume that much more apparent.

She had been curious, what had Avenger in such a mood: it's very much not like her to clam up so hard, when something is on her mind. On a normal day, Jeanne Alter is all too eager to rant and rave about any given "slight" against her, no matter how trivial...and entertaining her has become something of a routine for Haru, as though the two of them have their own little private manzai, bouncing back and forth for their own sake. The silence (and this terseness, short and stone) is foreign, and it had Haru wondering if she'd perhaps done something wrong...or, failing that, that whatever was running through her mind was actually rather severe.

It isn't as though she didn't have faith that Jeanne Alter would find her words eventually: somehow or another, she always does. But Avenger was clearly not in the mood for Haru to press her on the subject, and so, it had sit, and stewed in the air, lingering like the smell of the brew.

Considering that, she can't keep the surprise out of her eyes when the actual cause of the atmosphere in here rears its head, and Jeanne Alter suddenly asks... ]

When you put it like that, do I truly have a choice?

[ Not that she would refuse, either way. After all, they've basically been going on "dates" together for the past few months now: sharing coffee, getting a quick bite to eat. But Haru usually takes the initiative with those, which is perhaps where the difference lies. Here, it seems as though Jeanne Alter has something planned...which is also foreign, but not in a way that has Haru worried. Rather, her interest is piqued. ]

I would be happy to go whenever you'd like. [ Though she would prefer the chance to get changed and prepare just a little bit...but Avenger is characteristically and categorically impatient, and she knows it. ] Did you have somewhere in mind, then? It's not like you to invite me out...

[ Not that it was an invitation so much as it was a statement, but, she'll let it slide. ]

[roastme]

[ In all honesty, she was still expecting Haru to say no to her request. She doesn't know why, when Haru has been almost infuriatingly accommodating since the first day they met, but something about using the word 'date' out loud makes it seem... real. And real is scary, to a fake. A Dragon Witch repays her debts, which means knowing the limits of what she can commit to.

Not that a single date is a commitment, really, but what if she wants more? What if she already does, and just won't admit it to herself? How long until she ruins the best thing she has here — the only good thing she has, so far away from the one other person she's ever trusted? Every step brings her closer to the edge of the cliff, but she can't stop walking towards her own demise. ]

Hmph! So because it's not LIKE me, that means I can't do it? How rude! [ Unsurprisingly, she's feeling extra combative right now. Sorry Haru. ] OTHER people go on dates all the time! You think I haven't seen any? Or read about them? I'm perfectly capable of something so basic!

[ Taking a deep breath, she attempts to calm herself back down, with only partial success. Her voice grows more steady, but her pale skin can do nothing to disguise the blush still dusting it. ]

... I'm in the mood for something harder than coffee tonight. And since drinking alone is a bore, you're coming with me. [ It occurs to her that she doesn't know Haru's exact age, beyond looking slightly older than Ritsuka, and she hesitates. ] You're old enough, right? ... Eh, doesn't matter.

[ Enabling (and participating in) underage drinking is hardly the worst thing she's done, and it's not like IDs are really a thing here. ]

It's still early, so I'll be back later. [ Standing up from her seat, Avenger summons all her focus to walk to the cafe door, and not run out of it at top speed... but she manages, pausing briefly as she exits. ] ... Oh, and don't worry about money. I'll obviously be paying for both of us.

[ "Obviously", like it isn't literally the first time she's ever offered. Maybe even Jeanne Alter has some sense of proper date etiquette. ]

text; un: jadechamber

[starshatters]

What is something that terrifies you?

[mousquetaires]

Terrifies?

[ Hm. 'Tis the season, isn't it? ]

If we're speaking of my greatest fear...
That would probably be something along the lines of losing my way?

That is to say, I don't want to be the person I was last year.

[ Particularly not a year ago to the date. ]

Or, were you looking for something to try and scare me with?
You should know that I'm good with horror!

[starshatters]

Ah, do ghost stories and the like frighten you? It's a good thing to learn, about you.

I wondered if it might be something like that. Not wanting to find yourself on a path you don't want to walk.

Where is your path taking you now?

→ DELIVERY | DECEMBER 25th

[jurisprudence]

[Come December 25th, a selection of boxes arrive via courier service (rather than being personally delivered) because let's face it, Edgeworth was well aware that he was most likely going to be a fucky mess come the actual Christmas holiday, and so he did what any sensible Type-A person would do and took care of it all early.

Inside the various boxes, Haru will find a cute coat-dress, a set of cute earmuffs, and a handwritten note.]

Miss Okumura —

I can't promise I won't be indisposed at the time you receive these. I hope I'm not. But out of an abundance of caution, I'm setting this up in advance, to be sure that my intentions are ultimately carried out even if I'm not up to it come the actual day.

I'm certain that a young woman as intelligent, charming, and vivacious as you will receive plenty of attention and admiration on a holiday such as this one. Please accept these gifts as a token of my esteem. I hope you don't find the selection presumptuous, and that you will find suitable occasion to wear them.

I have been assured that they are "so cute I'm gonna die". Please do your part to avoid any unnecessary fatalities.

Regards,
M. Edgeworth