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Spell 013 [Video]

[The camera shows a blank surface; it is, for those who have seen it, very obviously the top of the desk in the room that Ritsuka and Soubi share. There is nothing and no one in the shot. But then, a long-fingered, pale hand appears, carrying with it a large, neatly gift-wrapped package. It's of a slightly irregular shape, flat around the edges but raised in the middle. An envelope is stuck to it: on the front, it says, "for Ritsuka" in big calligraphic writing.]

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[A slow, kindly smile crosses Soubi's face.]

Maybe you should keep it on until she gets tired of watching you wearing it.

[Not that he will ever get tired of it.]

Or were there instructions with it?

That was that plan. No, no instructions...

[He grumbles and moves a hand over the bell to stop it from ringing.]

That sound is going to drive me insane!

[A angry hiss slips out of him and he pulls it off, then tosses it across the room. It flies out of view, then a soft ring can be heard from around Ritsuka's neck.]

Stupid THING! Hiss!

[Soubi can't stop smiling. This is too cute to be true. He reaches out and brushes a hand across Ritsuka's head, between his ears.]

Keep acting like that, and she'll never get tired of it.

[His tail swishes in irritation.]

Hmph, she's so annoying...

[The cat ears twitch around Soubi's hand until Ritsuka's shakes his head to free himself. The tiny bell jingling loudly.]

Anyway, I wanted some help bringing this stuff back to our room... Oh, but, you should see if you have any present first.

[He knew he'd gotten Soubi something and he would of liked to watch the man open his gifts. He wonders if Soubi's ever gotten a gift before...]

[He looks to Ritsuka, surprised.]

I should open my presents first...?

[In answer to Ritsuka's unspoken question, Soubi has indeed been given presents before. But all of them were from Kio, and they've always been opened in private. It feels a bit strange to be indulging himself like this in front of his master.]

Yeah, of course, aren't you curious to see what you got? I want to see you open mine.

[The boy crawls under the tree to look for Soubi's gifts. He nearly disappearing behind a pile of presents, if not for his tail showing.]

[A smile spreads across his face. Ritsuka got him a present - that makes him feel warmer inside than any fire or hot chocolate could. He picks up a present from the front of the pile Ritsuka is behind.]

It's here. Is yours the one with blue wrapping paper?

Ah, yes! [The perks before his head sticks out from behind the pile. He points down at the three blue boxes. One big one containing a oil paint kit (http://community.livejournal.com/badfic_ooc/117366.html?dr_log=-1&linkout=http%3A//www.amazon.com/Royal-Brush-Oil-Color-Kit/dp/B000TMK2FC/ref%3Dsr_1_4%3Fie%3DUTF8%26qid%3D1292446212%26sr%3D8-4). There was also a medium sized one that had a hand made coupon book good for one kiss, hug, hand hold, and a blank coupon for Soubi to fill in with anything he wants. Finally there was a small box that has a new pair of butterfly earrings (http://www.buymesilver.co.uk/earrings/sterling-silver-butterfly-stud-earrings) in it.]

The blue ones are from me.

[Soubi opens the smallest one first. A decorative box painted in iridescent blues and greens peeks up at him through the paper. A smile warms his face as he carefully peels the rest of the paper off and frees the box. Slowly, carefully, as if afraid to break something delicate, he opens the box. The two small butterflies glow bright and polished silver.

He looks up at Ritsuka in surprise. He's touched, and he doesn't know how to express it. He's never been given a gift by a master. Punishment and pain: that is the only kind of treatment Soubi knows how to react to. Kindness, the treatment of a servant like him as a human being... He has no idea what to do.]

[The expression is hard to read, Soubi almost looks like he's been caught in a very confusing trap.]

What's wrong? I thought you liked butterflies...

[For several moments, he stares at Ritsuka dumbly. Then, deciding what the proper response might be on the fly, he carefully places the box down, and swoops down to hug Ritsuka.]

They're beautiful, Ritsuka.

[A small sound of surprise squeaks out of him when he's suddenly grabbed, then his face turned a deep shade of pink.]

Yeah... well you're other ones were looking a little tarnished.

[He mutters and pulls away then pushes the big gift into Soubi's chest.]

G-go on, open the rest.

Edited 2010-12-29 19:23 (UTC)

[This is making Soubi more and more uncomfortable. But it's what Ritsuka wants, so he steels himself for it, much like he used to do before receiving punishment. Receiving pain is so much easier than receiving gifts: he knows how to react to pain. He softens his face into a very convincing smile and then bows his head to open the large box.

The expensive oil paint set glimmers down at him, more beautiful and higher quality than any art supplies he has ever bought for himself. He stares, dumbfounded, for a full minute before looking up at Ritsuka. He wants guidance, seeks control as he does over every confusing sign Ritsuka has given him, but he dares not ask. Instead, he gives a chuckle.]

I've never had paints this beautiful before, Ritsuka. Shall I paint a portrait of you with them? I think it would suit you.

[There it was again, that deer in headlights look. What was he looking for? At first he thought he got the wrong kind of paints, he never was very good at art but then Soubi spoke. He sounded pleased, but he doubted Soubi would confess if he really didn't like them.]

That's good, because I really don't know anything about paints. I'm just glad I picked ones you can use.

[He's just go with the lie if it was one. He blinks curiously at the offer.]

Yeah, sure, I've never seen Soubi at work before.

[He gives a genuine smile at that.]

This will be my first time painting a human for anything other than practice. I'm glad that you've agreed.

Really? You must really like plants and bugs. Just like Osamu, she only liked to take pictures of plants, bugs and landscapes.

[He looks up. Another of Ritsuka's friends that he doesn't know yet...?

Who is Osamu?

Oh, right, you weren't there when she came to visit. Osamu is a friend from my old school. We were in the photography club together.

Oh, I see.

[He nods, but he's clearly wondering about this new friend.]

That's a strange name for a girl.

Her dad just liked the name and gave it to her. It used to always turned up on the boys' list in gym class so I'd call her 'Osamu-chan'.

[He shrugs and picks up Soubi's final present from him.]

Last one from me... don't laugh at it!

[Yet another gift. He takes the small package with trepidation and opens it. A... handmade coupon book. "Free hug", "free kiss", "blank"... His Sacrifice is giving him the power to give orders. Small ones, yes, but...

He looks at Ritsuka blankly.]

I can use these to make you do something for me?

[To him the book was a bit of a joke since Soubi never seemed shy about taking a kiss or a hug when he really wanted one, no matter how obedient he acted.]

Don't make it sound weird. It's not making me, it's just... like asking me for a favor. This here, is a super coupon, you can only use it once so no cheating and writing down that you want more coupons or something.

...Does it upset you?

Edited 2011-01-01 09:02 (UTC)

[Oh, Ritsuka. Doesn't he know how dangerous it is to hand out coupons like this, even as a joke? It makes him sound too kind... it will make people want to take advantage of his kindness. And if he's offering his kindness to Soubi, of all people, he could offer it to anyone.

A master treating a servant with kindness is, after all, a dangerous thing. If he isn't careful, it will kill Soubi.

But he can't possibly say these things to Ritsuka. He doesn't want to upset him, not when he himself is upset. So he smiles and gives Ritsuka another hug.]

Of course not. I love it, Ritsuka.

Hn, it's no big deal really. I even gave one to Yuiko.

[Originally he used to only make them for Seimei, but even though were a joke since at the time there was nothing he wouldn't give to Seimei if he asked.]

Go on and open your other gift. You got some from Kio, Yuiko, Natsuo and... not sure who some of these people are. Soubi's been making friends?

[He looks pleased about that.]

Edited 2011-01-03 20:20 (UTC)

[Ah, well, at least this is safer territory. He knows how to react to gifts from acquaintances and friends. He gives a nod.]

And will you open the presents I gave you?

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Osamuuuuu!

She was so adorable ♥

She waaas. That was my favorite daily-life story in all of Loveless.

Same~

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