dedicatednoless | Decree III

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[Good morning denizens of Luceti! The Emperor of Malkuth has a wondrous announcement for you all today. Can't you tell by just how bright his face is?]

Yo! So, it's finally White Day of which I've been hearing of-- the day to be returning gifts threefold to the lovely ladies who gave you a gift on this day one month earlier from what I hear! However, as I've only heard of St. Valentines Day not to long ago, I can't say there is anyone to give back to. Per se.

And that's exactly why I've decided just now that I'll give a small gift to the community instead! Not right away, of course, but in the future I would like to hold a tournament for the restless warrior souls and unfortunately bored seekers of entertainment. Any thoughts, opinions, opening acts [he stops to chuckle as that one is possibly a joke, possibly not] or volunteers to help out!?

(OOC: First IC part of the Tournament plot! Your character doesn't have to tag in, but to confirm interest in signing up as a competitor, comment here.)

House One - Action;
[At some point through out the day, the girls of house one will hear a knock on their bedroom door and upon opening it will be presented with a small wrapped box. Inside the box is four separated chocolates, but included with Nephry's is a summer scarf. Although if they are not there at the time, they will come back find the box inside a pouch hanging on the knobs of their doors.

The guys won't get anything, except for maybe when Peony knocks on Jade's door to give him the curry he promised him way back when or on Guy's door to hand over his cute rappig for a walk, but besides that, well, the household is free to comment when they see what Peony's up to today.]

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[Sophie doesn't know the meaning of the word "danger." Or rather, she does, but she doesn't think it applies to her.]

And go in it next time?

Oh, my, that sounds very tasty. I'll have to find a recipe right away.

[It'll be a baking adventure! (Good luck, housemates.)]

[Peony might find himself facing a surprised Tear once she answers the door, puzzled that he would come all the way to her room.]

Your Majesty? Is there something I could help you with?

[Hey, he's in a upbeat spirit, so her puzzled expression does nothing to phase him.]

There is, actually. I'm handing out small gifts to everyone for this intriguing little tradition I heard about the other day, and you could definitely help me by accepting yours.

[By everyone, though, he means the girls of house one, but that aside, he fishes out a small black box with blue ribbon from between the two layers of his shirt, handing it to her.]

Haha. If you find the recipe, be sure to share it with me.

[The snow cone was probably made of simple ingredients, but it could also have had a few secrets, Peony figured. Best he ask as he wasn't a master of confectionery.]

Oh, umm... Thanks? [He probably could have challenged Luke himself, but okay, Peony...]

You really think so? [...] If the person holding the tournament has said it then it must be true. Thank you for your kind support Mister Peony, I'll definitely get along with everyone so I won't let you down!

[But now she has to wonder.] Are you a noble yourself, or have you just studied on how to use very noble sounding names?

I'm certain you will if the other volunteers are half as sweet as you.

[He chuckles, then continues to answer her question,] A little of both, actually. It just so happens that I was an Emperor before coming here!

Not really, no. It shouldn't be this surprising, so many years later, to find I have too much free time without all that legislative paperwork to do, but it is. [He's sitting there on her bed all expectant.] Did you want to talk about something?

Great, I'll be on the look-out, then.

I will! Do you have a favourite flavour?

[She's never made snowcones before, so she'll be sticking to the simple version (which suits her memory better anyway), but maybe someday she'll branch out and do a gourmet version. You never know.]

But it's a little like a vacation on its good days, don't you think.

[He does and guess he'll get right to it. Hazah! He pulls out the present while speaking at the same time.]

Like today, for instance. I thought I'd get you a little something for white day.

My goodness, an Emperor! I've never met an Emperor before, though I have met a princess here... I'm still honoured to meet you, even if you aren't a princess!

[She bows her head forward, almost so far forward that her hair ends up brushing against the journal. Still leaning forward she looks up, her face practically filling the entire view of the camera.] Incidentally, as you mentioned sweets before I've been wondering, are you a sweet loving Emperor? [... This is important okay.]

[She's heard enough about white day over the years. If nothing else, it's fair - she got Peony a cupcake on Valentine's Day. Never mind that she brought everyone cupcakes or that things were very, very odd with regard to hot chocolate.]

That's very kind of you. [It's silly to tell him he shouldn't. He already has.]

I wouldn't say I do, however I've always been fond of blueberry when it comes to snow cones.

What tradition would that be? [She wasn't aware of the White Day celebration in relation to Valentine's yet, or she might be having an entirely different reaction.

Not that she's about to turn down his gift!] Honestly, you didn't have to get anything for me. Is accepting it really all there is to it?

Not a one? Well, we are a bit of a rare breed from where I'm from. [Of course, there's just him and King Ingobert of Kimlasca where he comes from.]

It depends on who you ask, but official sources would say I am.

One they call White Day. [If she puts it together with more of the right questions, at least he knows and is really only giving her "obligation" chocolate. The nice gesture is all his intention is.]

Mmhm. It's all your supposed to do.

Well, it's not just that, but I hope you like it.

[For this particular moment, he'll stand up again to hold it out to her. The box is white, with a perfect bow of pink ribbon and gold trimming.]

[It's more than kind?

She accepts the box with a quiet thank-you, taking her time about opening it. He tied such a beautiful bow, and everything.

And it's chocolate. And a scarf, which she sets the box aside to admire on its own.]

You didn't need to do this, you know. [It's sweet that he did.]

[He means it's for a special day is all.

He watches patiently as she takes her time in opening the box.]

I know, but consider it a little appreciation in return for the cupcake and what you do around here.

They're very rare where I'm from, though we have many counts, countesses and other nobles as well! [And if it's true that he likes sweets, well.] I haven't asked anyone about it yet, but if they tell me you do love sweets then I'm sure that will prove you are a good Emperor.

[Having a sweet tooth = Being a decent Emperor. Who enjoys sweet and isn't good at what they do?]

There's plenty of the noble class where I'm from too. [Half of them which he knows all too well as they visit and keep an eye on him for the throne.]

Ask anyone from house one, if you want to know for sure.

Then I will! Let me see, house one... I'm not sure if I can remember where all the houses here are, but I'll be able to find it once I start looking.

If I actually did something, that might have more merit. [She doesn't mean that to be as sincere as it sounds. Perhaps she thinks more about it than...she thought.]

Thank you, Peony.

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