"Happy Day of Devotion, Alm!" With everyone with smiles on their faces in Askr, the aroma of candy wafting in the Order, it's no surprise that today is a special day. "I know I can't stop you from snacking today, but at the very least, I want to give you this." Surprise, surprise! Celica had a gift for Alm, and the box is a bit bigger than usual. "I feel like I went overboard with this, but I wanted to give you something special today." Do you like heart chocolates and flower shaped cookies?
  the air is filled with a distinct sweetness that surpasses any other day of the year. families and loved ones come together, happiness clear upon their faces as they exchange gifts and take part in the festivities. how long has it been since alm could wear such casual clothes as this? how long has it been since he has been surrounded by everyone in a town square?
it brings him back to the past — to the days in ram where commotion and drink alike were every man’s friend. and the final piece that makes it feel all complete: celica.
her red hair, her voice directed to him… experiences he cherished, memories he’s long missed. they are older now, but he can feel something like them again. nostalgia hits him stronger than any waft of confections for the festivities, and he truly feels younger than ever.
“ woah, no kidding. i won’t complain about more for me though, ” he chuckles. he takes the box, feeling its weight and trying to discern its contents through that before his impatience takes him and compels him to open it. chocolates and cookies alike answer him, and though he’s not much a fan of sweets, he’s willing to make an exception for the holiday.  “ flowers, huh? you always did like those. ”
he pops one of them into his mouth, prepared to wince at the sweetness but surprised at how it was more mild than he expected. he glances over to celica, wondering for a second if she might’ve made it different for him, remembering his tastes, and his heart melts a little to think of it.
“ heh. thanks, celica. you’re really great. ” alm smiles fully, a rival to the sun in its brightness as he glows with the happiness of being loved.