[ Well... the dog's out of the bag, now. Perhaps literally. Sumina can do nothing but meet his skeptical look with a sheepish one for her part. She'd planned this reveal so carefully, even tried to account for how much he can see with his Six Eyes, and yet... a hound of this particular nature truly cannot be contained.
Case in point: just as Satoru opens the door, he'll find no doggie at all where there moments ago had been one - as doggie has now blinked out and then back into existence right between his ankles, barking excitedly.
Sumina, meanwhile, chuckles nervously. ]
Aha... This isn't how I planned to introduce you but, well... Happy birthday, honey...!
[ The pup's apparent curse technique can wait. Overcome with his cute factor, Satoru immediately goes doe-eyed, squeaking out a sound that can probably only be heard by dogs, as he stoops down and immediately scoops the excited pup into his arms. ]
Ahaha, hi, doggie! Hi, hi, hiiiii!!! Haha, it's a pleasure to meet you~
[ And it's only then, as the dog begins to slather his face in excited kisses, tail wagging in a mad blur, that what Sumina had said clicks. His...birthday? It's...his birthday...?
...He's thirty. His thirtieth birthday, an age he should have never reached, would never have reached...if not for her.
While one hand keeps busy ruffling the dog's abundant fluff, Satoru's other hand snags in the hem of Sumina's skirt, tugging to urge her down onto the floor with them. ]
[ It's impossible to really be upset about how her plan has gone awry when there's simply so much joy burgeoning from both Satoru and the pup, and Sumina can't quite repress the smile that spreads on her lips - not that she wants to. From the moment a group of young adventurers brought the pup in from the Feywild, she'd known this would be a perfect match, and it fills her heart to see that companionship begin to flourish from the word go.
Perhaps it'll help soften the ache of what she's sure are to be rather complex feelings for Satoru - and the way he takes a moment to truly let her words wash over him only attests to the fact. Still, she's there at his side as ever, and joins him without another moment spared when he tugs on her skirt.
Now kneeling beside him, she reaches one arm around his broad back, fingers curling with a reassuring touch over his shoulder, while her other hand boops the puppy's tiny snoot. ]
A bonus gift, even. The earring was going to be the main show, but... Juniper and her friends arrived the other day from the Witchlight Carnival with this lost pup in tow, and asked if I knew anyone in need of a loyal canine companion, so...
[ So, Juniper had a hand in it, huh? He'll have to make sure to thank her next time he sees her, but it was Sumina who put two and two together, seeing the ideal opportunity to pair her hyperactive fiancé with a hyperactive animal. That doesn't belittle the thoughtfulness behind her original gift, either; she knows all too well how lonely he can get.
In two fell strokes, Sumina has given him both more company, and a way to always stay in touch with her. As ever, she always knows just what his heart needs.
As she kneels down to join them, Satoru leans into her side as the dog prances on them both, offering more than a fair share of kisses and sweet tail wags. ]
I think...it's all perfect. [ It's his turn to kiss her now, pressing his lips softly to her cheek. ] I didn't even realize what day it is...time flies.
[ There never seemed to be enough of it before, but now...he has all the time in the world, and a life that's his own, that he chose. He doesn't need his birthday to draw people's attention and time. That Sumina remembered it is all that matters, and it means more than he can say. ]
Thank you, sweetie. [ Another fond kiss, to the corner of her lips this time. ] I love you.
[ Sumina has to wonder how differently this morning might have been, had Satoru realized that his birthday was upon them. But this, a (somewhat) quiet morning to remind them of what a future they yet still have ahead of them - what a future he still has ahead of him - is, as he's now said, all perfect. ]
I love you, too.
[ As always, it bears repeating. ]
Time does fly, doesn't it? [ She hums, amused. ] And to think that a year ago, you were practically pestering me to spend time with you on your birthday...
[ How time flies, indeed. Neither of them could have ever imagined that the next time they would celebrate his birthday would be in his afterlife, and that they would be betrothed nonetheless, and possibly about to take a puppy in as their own. ]
I called in some favors so that the inn would be taken care of without me today, you know. [ she's spoiling him!! ] I thought we might take the puppy and get desserts somewhere together before trying to find things for him... Ah! Come to think of it... what will you name him?
Even in his wildest dreams, Satoru could have never pictured where his life is now a year ago, but that makes it even better, that things somehow became...more than he could conceptualize. He was already falling for her on his last birthday, but they hadn't even kissed yet, hadn't confessed their feelings or their need for time. He hadn't experienced death and rebirth and traversing another world with her.
Now he's going to spend the day with his fiancée and his new puppy, eating desserts and spoiling the dog rotten. It's a life that sometimes is still hard to believe is his own, but with each passing day, and especially on days like this one...it gets easier. The shadows that linger have retreated into the far, far corners.
She raises a good question that needs his immediate attention, and he taps a finger against his chin for a moment, pondering— ]
BlackWarInuGreyMon. [ ...No. Bad mouth feel. ] Never mind, too long. How about...Taichi?
[ The dog offers a yip, either in agreement or disagreement, or most likely just in excitement for being with new, fun people!!! ]
[ Maybe the pup is simply vocalizing his excitement, but still, it's an excitement that's energetic enough that the little ball of fluff suddenly blinks away from within Satoru's grasp— ]
Ah—!
[ —and straight onto his head, fuzzy puppy fur blending in near-seamlessly with Satoru's messy bed hair, arms and legs stretched out over the curve of Satoru's head. Even already knowing of the puppy's fey quirks and tendencies, Sumina still finds herself stunned into surprise for a moment... at least before a warmth floods through her at the positively sweet sight, winding its way from her heart to her throat and to her lips curving into a smile, even as a disbelieving chuckle passes through. ]
I think... that's his way of saying he likes that name very much. Being named after one of the Chosen Children is surely a good way to be - right, honey?
[ Oh...she remembered the lore...he's never been more in love with her than he is in that moment. Combined with the sudden weight of the puppy sprawled over his head, an uproarious laugh bursts out of him, unrestrained, as he throws his arms around Sumina to pull her against him in a warm, bear hug. Bear-and-puppy hug, as Taichi blinks away from the top of Satoru's head, only to appear in the warm nest of their laps. ]
Hah, you're damn right he does! Hehe, he's perfect, Tai-chaaan~!
[ And then turning his head, he plants a big smacker right against her cheek, complete with an affected mwah sound. ]
You really have been paying attention to those episodes we watched! [ It's very important to him to educate her on such matters! ] Have I told you lately how much I loooove you, Momo?
[ Here, within the room that's now become their room in her beloved Elderflower Inn, Sumina laughs freely, the joy bubbling up out of her so easily when she's here with her love, pulled to his side, and now with Taichi, too. ]
You only just told me a minute or so ago, damia. [ yeah. ] I love you, too.
[ Unable to resist the feeling of soft, fluffy puppy fur, yet also wanting to give spoil the birthday celebrant even further, Sumina reaches in to place her hand over Taichi's innocent eyes while she turns her head and leans in to catch Satoru's lips in a brief but nonetheless saccharine kiss. As she draws back just the slightest bit, a sheepish smile tugs at her lips, cheeks growing a little rosier. ]
I'm told... that raising a pup is good preparation for a baby. Ahaha— I wonder if there's any truth to that...?
[ not that they're preparing for a baby (yet) (unless...?) ]
[ Ah, what a good kiss, sweet and warm in a way that leaves him aching for more, and if he hadn't just received a brand new puppy as a gift, he might push for more, but Sumina has plans for the three of them, anyway. He can always spoil her rotten later tonight. That would absolutely be a gift to himself...
Anyway, as if he wasn't already thinking of various positions he could put a baby in her in — ]
Ohhhhh, is that so? [ Playful, but there's a telltale flush of color in his cheeks, too. ] A test-run for our future plans, huh?
[ If he can't fuck up a dog, he probably won't fuck up a baby. Seems sensible to him! Giving Taichi another ruffle behind the neck, Satoru at last climbs to his feet once more, offering Sumina a hand up alongside him. ]
Better put that to the test. You're gonna watch me break records for how quickly I can spoil our puppy rotten.
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Case in point: just as Satoru opens the door, he'll find no doggie at all where there moments ago had been one - as doggie has now blinked out and then back into existence right between his ankles, barking excitedly.
Sumina, meanwhile, chuckles nervously. ]
Aha... This isn't how I planned to introduce you but, well... Happy birthday, honey...!
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Ahaha, hi, doggie! Hi, hi, hiiiii!!! Haha, it's a pleasure to meet you~
[ And it's only then, as the dog begins to slather his face in excited kisses, tail wagging in a mad blur, that what Sumina had said clicks. His...birthday? It's...his birthday...?
...He's thirty. His thirtieth birthday, an age he should have never reached, would never have reached...if not for her.
While one hand keeps busy ruffling the dog's abundant fluff, Satoru's other hand snags in the hem of Sumina's skirt, tugging to urge her down onto the floor with them. ]
Birthday, huh...he's my gift?
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Perhaps it'll help soften the ache of what she's sure are to be rather complex feelings for Satoru - and the way he takes a moment to truly let her words wash over him only attests to the fact. Still, she's there at his side as ever, and joins him without another moment spared when he tugs on her skirt.
Now kneeling beside him, she reaches one arm around his broad back, fingers curling with a reassuring touch over his shoulder, while her other hand boops the puppy's tiny snoot. ]
A bonus gift, even. The earring was going to be the main show, but... Juniper and her friends arrived the other day from the Witchlight Carnival with this lost pup in tow, and asked if I knew anyone in need of a loyal canine companion, so...
What do you think, honey?
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In two fell strokes, Sumina has given him both more company, and a way to always stay in touch with her. As ever, she always knows just what his heart needs.
As she kneels down to join them, Satoru leans into her side as the dog prances on them both, offering more than a fair share of kisses and sweet tail wags. ]
I think...it's all perfect. [ It's his turn to kiss her now, pressing his lips softly to her cheek. ] I didn't even realize what day it is...time flies.
[ There never seemed to be enough of it before, but now...he has all the time in the world, and a life that's his own, that he chose. He doesn't need his birthday to draw people's attention and time. That Sumina remembered it is all that matters, and it means more than he can say. ]
Thank you, sweetie. [ Another fond kiss, to the corner of her lips this time. ] I love you.
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I love you, too.
[ As always, it bears repeating. ]
Time does fly, doesn't it? [ She hums, amused. ] And to think that a year ago, you were practically pestering me to spend time with you on your birthday...
[ How time flies, indeed. Neither of them could have ever imagined that the next time they would celebrate his birthday would be in his afterlife, and that they would be betrothed nonetheless, and possibly about to take a puppy in as their own. ]
I called in some favors so that the inn would be taken care of without me today, you know. [ she's spoiling him!! ] I thought we might take the puppy and get desserts somewhere together before trying to find things for him... Ah! Come to think of it... what will you name him?
[ don't say kento suguru challenge ]
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Even in his wildest dreams, Satoru could have never pictured where his life is now a year ago, but that makes it even better, that things somehow became...more than he could conceptualize. He was already falling for her on his last birthday, but they hadn't even kissed yet, hadn't confessed their feelings or their need for time. He hadn't experienced death and rebirth and traversing another world with her.
Now he's going to spend the day with his fiancée and his new puppy, eating desserts and spoiling the dog rotten. It's a life that sometimes is still hard to believe is his own, but with each passing day, and especially on days like this one...it gets easier. The shadows that linger have retreated into the far, far corners.
She raises a good question that needs his immediate attention, and he taps a finger against his chin for a moment, pondering— ]
BlackWarInuGreyMon. [ ...No. Bad mouth feel. ] Never mind, too long. How about...Taichi?
[ The dog offers a yip, either in agreement or disagreement, or most likely just in excitement for being with new, fun people!!! ]
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Ah—!
[ —and straight onto his head, fuzzy puppy fur blending in near-seamlessly with Satoru's messy bed hair, arms and legs stretched out over the curve of Satoru's head. Even already knowing of the puppy's fey quirks and tendencies, Sumina still finds herself stunned into surprise for a moment... at least before a warmth floods through her at the positively sweet sight, winding its way from her heart to her throat and to her lips curving into a smile, even as a disbelieving chuckle passes through. ]
I think... that's his way of saying he likes that name very much. Being named after one of the Chosen Children is surely a good way to be - right, honey?
[ sHE FINALLY REMEMBERED A DIGIMON LORE!! ]
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Hah, you're damn right he does! Hehe, he's perfect, Tai-chaaan~!
[ And then turning his head, he plants a big smacker right against her cheek, complete with an affected mwah sound. ]
You really have been paying attention to those episodes we watched! [ It's very important to him to educate her on such matters! ] Have I told you lately how much I loooove you, Momo?
[ he told her like five seconds ago but ok ]
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You only just told me a minute or so ago, damia. [ yeah. ] I love you, too.
[ Unable to resist the feeling of soft, fluffy puppy fur, yet also wanting to give spoil the birthday celebrant even further, Sumina reaches in to place her hand over Taichi's innocent eyes while she turns her head and leans in to catch Satoru's lips in a brief but nonetheless saccharine kiss. As she draws back just the slightest bit, a sheepish smile tugs at her lips, cheeks growing a little rosier. ]
I'm told... that raising a pup is good preparation for a baby. Ahaha— I wonder if there's any truth to that...?
[ not that they're preparing for a baby (yet) (unless...?) ]
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Anyway, as if he wasn't already thinking of various positions he could put a baby in her in — ]
Ohhhhh, is that so? [ Playful, but there's a telltale flush of color in his cheeks, too. ] A test-run for our future plans, huh?
[ If he can't fuck up a dog, he probably won't fuck up a baby. Seems sensible to him! Giving Taichi another ruffle behind the neck, Satoru at last climbs to his feet once more, offering Sumina a hand up alongside him. ]
Better put that to the test. You're gonna watch me break records for how quickly I can spoil our puppy rotten.