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Meme || Accepting!

"I want to try something different today."

@flame-forged || It's still Xmas in Kekland at least!

Making use of Nobu's gift (and also keeping it outta the house a bit so Niao doesn't get territorial), Atsuro sent his new mechanical carrier pigeon to retrieve his mail for the morning. Niao stares at it the whole journey to and through the window, but he doesn't immediately vaporize it from existence. So there's one victory for Christmas!

Within no time his delivery is airdropped into his lap, although it's a lot heavier than the few cards he'd been expecting. Setting his phone aside to check what he got, it's a proper box sent by... Jeanne?

Huh. He knew she took Christmas seriously, but he didn't expect to get a gift from her... Still, it's a nice surprise he'll have to thank her for once he's called back to active duty.

Opening the box up, he's met with a neatly folded yarn creation. Taking it out entirely reveals it's a scarf in likeness to the beanie he's never a meter away from, logo included. When did she get the time to make this...? Stitching takes a while for bigger projects like this. With how much running around she and Kaz do, it's a miracle she stuffed this into her busy schedule.

Regardless, it's nice. And if the weather reports keep to what they're saying, it'll 100% get used within the next few days! Perhaps even when he's seeing Jeanne to thank her in person!

And here's one of the first male character I really looked into developing!

He's very different from when I original designed him, and he's much better for it!

He was the 10th son of a Lord, and his father decided he didn't want to claim him. So he was raised by his mother and the other harem members, who he called his aunts and uncles. Then there was an attack, and his father and 9 older brothers died. he watched all of the pillagers go about and loot and rape, and he snapped. he had the very earth swallow them, and reluctantly rose to the call of Lordship. He also lost his eye in that raid.

( Prompt. / @flame-forged )

     𝐈𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐬, 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝. Shiawase hadn't been a product of love, he was a result of insanity and obsession it haunted him to possess such knowledge. His inability to process emotions was an hereditary treat by whom he should consider mother, and his sadistic tendencies which had been taught by her were under suspicion; he feels self-imposed disgust and rejection at the joyful glee he truly feels deep down, alongside that rush of adrenaline that's unnatural, inhumane. The sentiment of standing above someone as he watched the life fade out from their eyes... It was yet another trait that had been bestowed upon him. The rapid and erratic beating of his heart, it was all but a curse.

     If it were for him, Shiawase would have taken away all the sorrows and inflicted pain made by that woman from his sister, even his father who was the first victim of this miserable family. But alas, it was humanly impossible. For now, all he could muster was to be a quiet spectator, lying in wait for any situation that could arose.

"Merry-uh - happy valentines!" - the kid's english still clearly needs a bit of work "The Oda siblings have worked very hard to make this for you!" What the small, white box contains is nothing extraordinary - the simple, round chocolates would have even been unremarkable; was it for the dribbles and other imperfections that clearly betrayed they were handmade.

"Actually it was....very difficult to get them to stop arguing about whether adding more sugar or cocoa was a better sign of love - but I think I had them meet somewhere in the middle, ehe..."

"Eyyy kiddo, what's got you all excited?" As Ranmaru approaches, Daniel places a gentle hand on their head, ruffling their hair just a little bit with a smile on his face. "Happy Valentines back at ya. Hope you're doing alright."

He blinked in surprise when they mentioned the siblings. Really? What'd they make for him? He really wasn't expecting anything.. he just wanted them to know basic kindness from someone older..

Though, when he opened the box.. he couldn't help the way his face softened. This was very kind of them. He didn't expect anything at all, let alone.. this.

"Well, that's awfully kind of them.. look at those two.." He reached into his backpack, rummaging around for a moment, before producing three bags of chocolate himself.

"Ah, Voyager - is that you? Did you want some candy hearts for valentine's too? I think I might have some left..." Truthfully, she'd been hoping to save the leftovers for herself but - oh well.

"Ehehe....I already got candy from Master, Miss Souji! And I also got one from Master to trade Erice for hers, since Erice doesn't like sweet stuff. So I'm gonna have two chocolates!" The first chocolate bar was a normal looking one. The second one though was labeled as a 'Chili Dark Chocolate' bar, with a large picture of a pepper on the front. Probably not fit for consumption by someone who wasn't a spicy food lunatic like Erice.

"Salu-ta-tions!" They very loud (and very overexcited ) voice of the page greets the stranger and, assumingly, the owner of this apartment with a charming smile; one they're sure will quash any fear that might have been created from the action of slipping under the locked door in spirit from!

"Aha-! You must be the new master of Lady Nobunaga! I'd recognize her spiritual energy anywhere!" They are, without proof, readily willing to accept this fact. "As such, I've taken the opportunity to tidy up your lodgings, as well as made some seasonally appropriate treats for you-!"

The act of serving others is so naturally ingrained into Ranmaru X, that they don't seem to have spared a thought for terrifying of an encounter this might be to a regular human.

As far as they are concerned, these chocolate chip, heart shaped cookies should be proof aplenty of their good intentions!

@flame-forged || Atsuro get jumpscared by Ranmaru

"Whew, I never thought having fun could be so tiring... I just wanna lay in bed and forget the world exists for the night..."

Arcade time with Nobu had been a packed day to say the least. Through the power of persistence and a little skill, they managed to try just about every cabinet once, leaving their high scores on a few of 'em. Although he'll admit the most fun were the rail shooters-- they didn't a single continue on House of the Dead thanks to Nobu sniping every zombie and boss that came their way.

Their top score shall live on for however until they reset the machines, if ever.

Once his apartment door finally came into view and opened up, there was... a noticeable change from this morning. He kept his place decently clean, but everything is spotless. Did Miss Mari or Ludger come in for a surprise cleaning or--

"BWAH?!" The loud and proud greeting startles this poor nerd so bad, he stumbles back into his couch. He didn't expect the surprise to still be here! The many, many questions of who, what, where, and why did you break into my apartment are ready and loaded, but they're halted when his Servant's name is invoked.

"Uh, you're a friend of Nobu's I take it....?" Perhaps an old retainer from her Sengoku days? The similar boisterous personality makes him think so. Though when he hears the word treats, that takes precedence, "Um, I-I'm still kinda lost, but I certainly won't say no to free snacks!"

Upon the sight of the chocolate chip heart cookies, Atsuro takes one cautious bite to test if he's gonna regret not questioning this more. It's good, and he's not choking on his insides from poison immediately. Must be fine then! If not, his call for help's a thought away.

"Thanks for the treats. Just, um, if you're gonna just appear at my place, give a warning of some kind next time. When you're the messiah's number two, that fame doesn't always translate to good surprise visitors, y'know?"