04; Video; UN: Roseofdawn

[beautyrest]

[Aurora is humming softly, weaving sprigs of evergreen together, a little bird handing her berries or plants, several squirrels, rabbits, and chipmunks holding twigs or pinecones but she's honestly surrounded by all sorts of animals in her home. A giant fire is going in her fireplace, the whole room gives off a feeling of warmth.]

Al...most.... done. [She held out her hand for a pinecone, the chipmunk handing it to her.] Aaand there.

[She held up the wreath.]

It may not be a traditional Evergreen Yule Wreath, but it is rather lovely.

The dried oranges were an excellent idea. [She said as she turned to look at the giant Eurasian Eagle-owl perched on the back of her chair.] Thank you for the suggestion, Vivek.

If anyone else would like, I have plenty enough to make more wreaths, especially as the solstice is almost here! Thought they may be much more traditional than this. Or, if you would like to imbue it with your own home's warmth and protection, I can show you how to make one.

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[beautyrest]

It absolutely means you can, and should.

[bakudan_bambino]

When? Now?

[beautyrest]

If you're able.

[bakudan_bambino]

Would you like me to bring anything? I’m going to anyways, but if you have anything specific in mind-

[beautyrest]

Oh! Actually! Yes, I would! I want to try hot chocolate!

[bakudan_bambino]

Have you ever tried it before at all?

[beautyrest]

I have not, no. But I'd like to. And something called marshmallows.

[bakudan_bambino]

I’ll bring a lot, and even some instant packs of it! Do you have a any milk? We can use that as a base, and it would taste better, but hot water also works!

[Doesn’t taste as rich, but hey, he’ll make do with what they have and spare no expense on giving her hot chocolate. He’s already out his door and going out shopping on the way. If he can’t get groceries, he’ll stop at the cafe and grab four cups of hot chocolate for them to try. They can have their own tasting! Oh, he’s excited. This is fun!]

[beautyrest]

I have milk, quite freshly bought, as well.

Is it terribly difficult to make?

[bakudan_bambino]

Not at all!

I’ll bring some from the cafe, and we can make our own, then compare! Also I like my hot chocolate with mint, so I’ll let you try it like that, as well.

If you wouldn’t mind warming up the milk, that’s the only thing I will uh… You should do that part.

[This boy could burn water.]

[beautyrest]

I do not know what I like my hot chocolate with. Certainly not yet.

But I will warm the milk, that won't be a problem. But whatever else are you bringing me, hm?

[bakudan_bambino]

So we’ll try it many different ways to see what you like best!

Aside from the hot chocolate? I’m much too excited to see your reactions! It’s about all I want to focus on now, actually.

[beautyrest]

I didn't know I was quite so expressive. [It's the first she's heard of it, actually. But then, how often does someone tell you that you have an expressive face?]

[bakudan_bambino]

Ah, well… it’s a first, so I’m excited, is all. Same with me making a wreath for the first time! Isn’t it just entertaining to try something new and share that?

[Oh now he’s a bit embarrassed to have seemed so excited. He’ll reel it back, clear his throat, still happy but not as giddy.]

[beautyrest]

I'm glad you're excited. [She tells him, tilting her head and smiling.] I'm excited too. Because it's specifically a new experience with you.

[bakudan_bambino]

Y-You are?

[Hurrrrrr oh yeah]

We can have plenty of those! For the record, I didn’t mean anything… bad, referring to you being expressive. That’s a good thing!

[beautyrest]

I didn't think you did. Now I just know you like to watch my face. [Why yes, she is mildly teasing him.]

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[bakudan_bambino]

[He’s just gathering the last of the drink supplies now, a carrier in his other hand with four to-go hot chocolates. Gokudera needs her location, but it seems that her device is sharing it if he taps the right buttons, following it as if it were some magic compass.]

What’s there not to like?!

[Gokudera rolls his eyes and then stops in front of the door to the cottage she shares with her roommate. He’s never been over before. It’s quaint! Cute!]

Ok well I also like your hands, too. Would you mind lending one for the door?

If not, I may have to wake up Larry.

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[beautyrest]

[When Aurora opens the door, Gokudera is going to get to see dozens and dozens of animals in the home enjoying the warmth of the large fire in the hearth rather than the freezing cold snow outdoors. She pulls Gokudera inside, immediately wrapping her arms around him and closes the door behind him.]

You're ice cold. [She scolded, bringing him over to the fireplace.]

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[bakudan_bambino]

[Gokudera is actually comforted seeing all the animals, but he also wonders about the cleanliness of the house. His neat-freak tendencies are put on hold as he’s pulled in and embraced, unable to do much aside from wrap his free arm (hand only occupied with his device), around her in a short embrace.]

I wasn’t outside for long! It cuts quick. Here, I’m fine, Rose. Really.

[And he’ll stop before the fireplace to offer her a to-go cup of hot chocolate with whipped cream and marshmallows on top.]

That one has marshmallow. You like sweets, right?

[Once she accepts it, he’ll take his mint chocolate drink and set it down, then move the other two drinks to wait on them.]

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[beautyrest]

[Rude, Gokudera. Her house is clean! She makes a soft "Ooo!" and immediately lets him go to take the drink. Yes, she has a sweet tooth, a ridiculously large one at that. There was a reason Fauna made a sixteen-layer birthday cake. She inhaled the aroma of the drink. It even smelled sweet! She took a sip and her eyes widened.]

It's delicious! I love it!

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[bakudan_bambino]

[He’d probably figure that out after inspecting it a little closer, but he also isn’t sure what to think when there are so many animals. They’re amazing, but there is all manner of fur and feather. Gokudera feels excited and a bit stunned, looking about as Aurora moves to smell and then taste the offered drink.]

It’s very good, even without marshmallow. Here, if you’d like to try it with mint-

[Gokudera takes off his winter coat and picks up his own drink for her to try.]

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[beautyrest]

[She took a sip of his drink, closing her eyes in content.] This is very good too. [She grinned and held up the drink to his lips.] I will say I like mine more, though, as it is sweeter. [Because, of course, her sweet tooth wins out.]

Now, come sit by the fire until you're a bit warmer, and then we'll make that wreath.

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[bakudan_bambino]

Mnnn [He sips at the drink she lifts to him, cups his hands about hers for a moment, then lowers it gently, taking his drink from her before he’s moving towards the fire to take a seat.]

Is that why you’re like that?

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[beautyrest]

Like what, my darling? [She tilts her head.]