ninth fortune ☆ the star

[future_sight]

[ACTION ; around Union]

[Nozomi made sure that the errand she sent Eri on would keep her busy for the entire day. After all, she would need all the time that she could get to gather up everything and decorate properly for the holiday. She usually didn't make the effort, as the holiday was usually a bit of a bittersweet time for her--the Fey family was warm and welcoming, but this time of year really made her nostalgic and wistful.

Throughout the day, she can be found flitting around the business district, Mithra, Coeus, Saturahiko, Helen and Ishtar following behind. She needed anyone and everyone who could carry things to assist her, after all.

Those that know Nozomi might also notice something... different. There is a powerful aura about her--not menacing or imposing by any means, but certainly something that commands respect. Her hair, which was only waist-length before, dangles close to her knees, and is more violet than black. Her eyes have a bit of a glow as well, although subtle, and she looks much paler even in the light of late autumn.]


[ACTION ; locked to Eri]

There we go~

[That was the last of it. Hair tied to the side and out of her way, Nozomi wiped her forehead as she looked over her handiwork. It was all done. There was something delicious baking in the oven, and tea ready to be served whenever a certain someone got home. A small undecorated tree--she left it that way for a reason--sat in the corner, with a few wrapped boxes underneath, and garland and other things decorated their home.

She was actually starting to get into the Salvation Day spirit. Maybe she would have Maya and Jinxie over later, too. Or some other people. That could be fun.

Now all she had to do was wait.]

Comments

[underwearfortomorrow]

Food would be good! Do you already know what you're making?

[He kind of missed this holiday, he didn't get to celebrate it last year or the year before.]

Mm! I remember seeing a nice shop with ornaments a few blocks from here. Do you already have a tree? [Maybe he should call Gamel...]

[future_sight]

Not yet. What sounds good?

[Nozomi hmms.]

Not yet, but I'm not sure I have the space for one. I'd love to have a tree, but I don't think I'm gonna find one the right size.

[underwearfortomorrow]

Hmm, baked yams and green bean casseroles are my favorite. Ah- but we're getting a lot of interesting things from Caldera these days. Have you ever had roast before?

[He frowns a little.]

We could try to move things in the shop around a little. If not, then perhaps we can decorate the whole shop like a tree?

[future_sight]

Roast? Roast what?

I guess we could put the tree down in the shop, huh? I was hoping if I got one that I could keep it in the apartment. Ericchi's never had a proper Salvation holiday, so I wanted to go all out with decorations for her.

[underwearfortomorrow]

Tauros, I believe. In a great big pot in the oven with lots of vegetables.

[Oh, that makes sense.]

Oh, I see! Ah... hm. I suppose you could always get a small one.

[future_sight]

[The look on her face is priceless. She has to try this. Dear Savior she has to try this.

She'll glaze over that for now.]

Do you think we can find one that small?

[underwearfortomorrow]

[Eiji should have spent his time traveling compiling a cookbook, obviously.]

It's worth a look, I think.

[future_sight]

[You're more than welcome to come and cook for her anytime, Eijikun.]

I don't want to trouble you.

[underwearfortomorrow]

[He will make the heartiest of dishes]

Eh? You're not troubling me.

[future_sight]

[Yes good.]

If you say so.

[It's very rare to see Nozomi particularly bashful, but she didn't want to ask him to help her with even more favors. They only happened to run into each other, and already he was giving her a hand with her chores. She couldn't possibly ask more than that.]

[underwearfortomorrow]

[He smiles.]

Mm! I do. This is important to you, isn't it?

[You fail to realize how much Eiji would go to help those he cares about.]

[future_sight]

[Eijikun...]

It is.

[She smiles a bit shyly, then quickly shakes it off.]

All right, well if that's the case, we better go all out huh?

[underwearfortomorrow]

[He doesn't have to know the details. It's enough that it looks like this is something Nozomi really wants to do, so of course he wants to help.]

It wouldn't do to only go half way.

[future_sight]

All right, let's go!

[She hooks an arm around his and starts walking.]