Salvation Meme!

[actsmagnificent]

The holidays are upon Union, bringing an event (and plenty of snow) in their wake...and in the midst of the excitement, some characters may have gifts they wish to give others. That's where this meme comes in!

If you just want to post an OOC list of the Salvation gifts your character got their CR (or their Pokémon, or their CR's Pokémon...), there's an OOC top-level comment for that. If you'd rather surprise someone ICly, however, there's a section for that as well.

Happy gifting! And happy OOC holidays to everyone in the game. Let's make the seasons bright. :)

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[ Maybe Natto would be willing to sew a bunch of shiny buttons onto a curtain for baby. They can drape it above her bed.

A kiss for Michiru's forehead - thanks to the boots, it's easier to reach than the top of her head - and she's heading down the hallway again, partner presumably in tow. Hopefully there will be somemon in the nursery who can look after the baby. If not, well, they know where Lulu is. ]

[incousinswithyou]

[that's...an odd flip flopping in her stomach. She takes a breath and leans into you, though she can't quite hide that small smile.

She's supposed to be immune to those gestures, right?]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Every time you make fun of her Haruka gets a weird fuzzy feeling in her heart, so what goes around comes around. And gets cuddled while it's at it, too.

She pokes her head in the room where most of the Pokémon sleep, grinning like a lovesick idiot (how odd). ] Anybody home?

[ Vulpix is here, apparently. She raises her head to see what the humans want. That's the only one of Haruka's Pokémon, though... ]

[incousinswithyou]

[Martelé's there! That weird dream thing happened long ago enough for her to ignore any weird implications and to focus on trying to annoy the Princess when she can. She hops out of her claimed bed to say hi to her Trainer.

Michiru gives her Pokemon a smile and then turns to bribe baby into letting go of the button. Whose plush Rhyhorn is this...?]

...Pri!!

[actsmagnificent]

[ Haruka loosens her grip on the Togepi to let Mommy take baby wherever she pleases. She'll stick her hands in her pockets as soon as they're free, too - best to eliminate temptation.

She smiles at both Pokémon. This is an odd combination but it'll have to do. ] She'll be here with you guys for a while. We're counting on you.

[ Trainer, Vulpix is immune to that wink. Immune, she says.

....yet since she has nothing better to do and she'd definitely rather not leave any important business to that Blue Barbarian, she supposes she'll stretch and rise to her feet. How hard can looking after the baby be? ] Vul.

[incousinswithyou]

It should be close to naptime. [so it shouldn't be too difficult. Presumably.

Michiru places baby on the floor, who immediately starts waddling towards the blue thing while dragging her toy along. It's the blue thing she recognizes! Hi!]

Va! [yeah, she can totes take care of this. She's done this a gazillion times!

There's a bit of a sidelong glance at the Princess, even if her words are ostensibly addressed to her Trainer.]

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Pix. [ Oh, you're experienced? All the better. You can supervise the infant, and Vulpix will supervise you.

Vulpix stretches. Haruka watches baby toddle towards Martelé and begins to back towards the door. Quietly, now. Quietly..... ]

[incousinswithyou]

[there's a visible pause as Martelé processes those words.]

Vaporeon! [w-whatever! You'll just do a bad job and lose the egg or something.

Michiru watches until Minuet seems distracted enough before she slowly heads out the door too.]

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Vul vul. [ What, has that happened to you before? That must have been embarrassing. No wonder you're concerned.

Haruka eases the door shut, trying not to make a sound. ] ...They'll manage.

[ Vulpix's bark is worse than her bite. She'll look after the baby - particularly if she thinks Martelé is doing it wrong, but. It's still childcare. ]

[incousinswithyou]

Eon! [Martelé gets up, ruff expanding as she glares daggers at Passion.]

Vapo - [whatever scathing and absolutely witty comment she was going to make ("Oh yeah? Your face!!!") apparently got interrupted by a small, sad Togepi cry.

Uh oh. Martelé deflates immediately and attempts a smile. Oh no. Baby's eyes get even wider.]

I hope so. [Michiru is still glancing back at the closed door. Did she hear something...?]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Haruka hopes not. The hand around her partner presses on Michiru's back, but she doesn't want to steer Michiru away too quickly. Don't cry, baby, she silently pleads. Don't cry as soon as they leave you alone.

Vulpix doesn't appear to be savoring this victory (that would be beneath her), but instead stands up and walks in a circle around baby, curls and tail bobbing as she assesses the mounting catastrophe. Hm. Experience isn't, apparently, everything.

Her muzzle dips daintily towards Minuet's face, licking baby's cheek. There, there. ] Vulpix.

[incousinswithyou]

Pri? [Minuet blinks and then turns to...] Toge! [whoa, shiny!!

Yup, baby's gonna try to hug this shiny red thing. Martelé just breathes a sigh of relief at the lack of crying.

Michiru resists for another moment, but eventually gives in to the pressure at her back. Baby isn't crying, so...]

[actsmagnificent]

Vvv. [ H-hugs! Vulpix stiffens, but doesn't dare squirm - this child shan't cry on her watch, and besides, that would be unseemly. She pats Togepi's back with her tails. Good...baby.

Haruka smiles and heads for their quarters. Seems they're good to go. ]

[incousinswithyou]

[Martelé watches for another moment, and then turns and starts cleaning up the room. She should've known better. When it comes to babysitting, teamwork is usually the only thing that ensures survival. Let's see. Door is definitely closed, potential hidey-holes are blocked off, no small objects within reach...

Michiru seems to be relaxing a little with every step, judging from how she's leaning in.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Vulpix shall do her best to be a pleasing stuffed companion. She's soft, shiny, and warm.

That's the spirit. Haruka gets to their door and opens it, then leans against the doorframe. ] Home sweet home.

[ Getting you out of those boots will be such a shame. ]

[incousinswithyou]

[she smiles and turns, hands at your hips and taking a step closer.]

Finally?

[actsmagnificent]

I didn't say that. [ A smile back. How close are you planning on coming? ]

[incousinswithyou]

No? [bodies barely touching, hands moving back so only her fingertips remain in contact with cloth.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Holding out on her, huh? And yet....Haruka is disinclined to move. ] Don't put words in my mouth.

[ Other things are perfectly acceptable. ]

[incousinswithyou]

What would you suggest, then?

[actsmagnificent]

[ She's just going to grin. First one to get the other person to kiss them wins. That's the rules she just made up and isn't going to share. ]

[incousinswithyou]

[stubborn. She takes a moment, studying your face. So stubborn.

Still. Hand goes up to pat your cheek, and then she's turning and heading towards her vanity.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ .....

Stop being so perfect, woman. It makes Haruka require time to buffer. And then she can't wipe a smirk off her face.

Easing all the way into the room, she shuts the door behind her, making sure it closes with a nice crisp click. Alone, together. Only them.

She thinks, as she heads for the vanity, that they'll come up with a plan they both enjoy. ]

[incousinswithyou]

[she takes a seat, removing her earrings and casually keeping her hands busy. She's not going to bother to hide the fact that she's watching you in the mirror, however.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ The temptation to clap her hands on Michiru's shoulders is strong enough that Haruka ends up stuffing them into her pockets instead. ] So....unwinding's on the schedule, then?