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whiteknightmare) wrote2037-05-07 07:28 am
whiteknightmare) wrote2037-05-07 07:28 am
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Voice mail
You have reached Suzaku Kururugi. I'll answer as soon as possible.
[Waiting under the Christmas tree with Suzaku's name written in neat cursive is a box. Inside is a cat snow cap and matching gloves with Alice's homemade cookies. Inside is a note:]
Merry Christmas Suzaku,
Thank you for always supporting me and being there for me high and low.
You make every day, not just Christmas, merry and bright.
I love you,
Alice.
Merry Christmas Suzaku,
Thank you for always supporting me and being there for me high and low.
You make every day, not just Christmas, merry and bright.
I love you,
Alice.
[Waiting for Suzaku come Christmas morning is a bag of cookies. Attached is a simple note:]
Happy holidays!
Love Usagi
Happy holidays!
Love Usagi
[On the 27th is when Velvet drops of a gift of meat for Lelouch (without taking vegetables in return) before the crack of dawn. She also happens to spot their cat and so perhaps Suzaku will be the one to notice that there's a red ribbon around its neck along with a brand new feathered cat toy.
On the 28th she has a delivery sent to their house and with it comes Suzaku's gift - a note.How exciting, a note!]
Since you don't seem that fond of the sword you came here with, I've paid someone to make you one. However, as I didn't know what you preferred I told him to expect you to give him details as to what you want. Enclosed is a map to the shop. He's expecting you before the end of the year.
Velvet
On the 28th she has a delivery sent to their house and with it comes Suzaku's gift - a note.
Since you don't seem that fond of the sword you came here with, I've paid someone to make you one. However, as I didn't know what you preferred I told him to expect you to give him details as to what you want. Enclosed is a map to the shop. He's expecting you before the end of the year.
Velvet
[ Flowers, as per this conversation, will be waiting at the door for Suzaku.
There was so much deliberation over how much celebration of this holiday would be Too Much, but oops, flowers. And later, a date. ]
There was so much deliberation over how much celebration of this holiday would be Too Much, but oops, flowers. And later, a date. ]
[Taking place not too long after this conversation.]
Suzu, do you wear a kimono for the Flower Festival?
Suzu, do you wear a kimono for the Flower Festival?
[ ... he'd be startled at the address, except that the rest of the question kind of makes his eyes go wide and surprised for a moment, before he eases back into a soft smile. ]
I...
We were not allowed to wear kimonos for a long while, back home. But now that you ask, Alice, I might... like to do that.
What brings the question?
I...
We were not allowed to wear kimonos for a long while, back home. But now that you ask, Alice, I might... like to do that.
What brings the question?
Well, Sora was saying how some people wear kimonos at the Flower Festival, and I wanted to know if you would. But... why couldn't you wear them back home?
Hello! I hope this is the right person ...
I'm Doctor Jane Foster. Alice and I have been talking a bit and I asked if she would like to be my lab assistant. She is interested and has told me that she was one before to Takeshi. But as an astrophysicist, some of my work requires total darkness, which usually happens after general bedtimes for someone her age. Due to this and some other concerns, we agreed that you should be contacted to discuss more details before officially setting anything up.
Of course, I am willing to pay her for her time. It's mostly research, so there won't be anything dangerous, like there might be with chemistry.
I hope to hear from you soon. Have a good day!
I'm Doctor Jane Foster. Alice and I have been talking a bit and I asked if she would like to be my lab assistant. She is interested and has told me that she was one before to Takeshi. But as an astrophysicist, some of my work requires total darkness, which usually happens after general bedtimes for someone her age. Due to this and some other concerns, we agreed that you should be contacted to discuss more details before officially setting anything up.
Of course, I am willing to pay her for her time. It's mostly research, so there won't be anything dangerous, like there might be with chemistry.
I hope to hear from you soon. Have a good day!
I... think I would like that. It has been...
[ Suzaku took a deep breath and tried to say that as gently and lightly as possible, though he was sure that Alice was going realize it had been bad. If not now, then later. ]
Remember when I told you there was war?
Kimonos are traditional clothing for my country, and it seems parallels for it in other worlds. But years ago my country was conquered, and the people who did that wanted to make us feel bad for everything that makes us who we are. We weren't even allowed to use the name of our country, or for ourselves.
Kimonos, our language, our forms of address. Some foods even. There were punishments if any of us even tried to have or wear or use those.
Here... there are people who address me in the ways that people used to when I was little. It's all right to say the name of my country. It's all right, it's festive, to wear a kimono. I think those things will return to my world, too, but for now, I am just glad that they are true here.
[ Suzaku took a deep breath and tried to say that as gently and lightly as possible, though he was sure that Alice was going realize it had been bad. If not now, then later. ]
Remember when I told you there was war?
Kimonos are traditional clothing for my country, and it seems parallels for it in other worlds. But years ago my country was conquered, and the people who did that wanted to make us feel bad for everything that makes us who we are. We weren't even allowed to use the name of our country, or for ourselves.
Kimonos, our language, our forms of address. Some foods even. There were punishments if any of us even tried to have or wear or use those.
Here... there are people who address me in the ways that people used to when I was little. It's all right to say the name of my country. It's all right, it's festive, to wear a kimono. I think those things will return to my world, too, but for now, I am just glad that they are true here.
Doctor Foster.
[ Polite greeting as, in real life, he blinks quickly and considers her message. ]
Yes, my name is Suzaku Kururugi, and Alice lives with me and Lelouch. You seem to have considered this, which is a good thing, though I think both Lelouch and I would like to meet you first, if that's all right?
[ Suzaku hesitates a little and adds, ] for said night-time work, do you foresee taking her to and from the location, or should I be planning to pick drop her off and/or pick her up?
[ He's not going to say that Alice is afraid of the dark. He's also not going to make her deal with it alone. ]
[ Polite greeting as, in real life, he blinks quickly and considers her message. ]
Yes, my name is Suzaku Kururugi, and Alice lives with me and Lelouch. You seem to have considered this, which is a good thing, though I think both Lelouch and I would like to meet you first, if that's all right?
[ Suzaku hesitates a little and adds, ] for said night-time work, do you foresee taking her to and from the location, or should I be planning to pick drop her off and/or pick her up?
[ He's not going to say that Alice is afraid of the dark. He's also not going to make her deal with it alone. ]
| | Of course, I don't have a problem with that at all. [She's glad that he isn't outright saying no, because she is looking forward to teaching Alice about astronomy and physics, and it would solve her problem of wanting to fund a tea party too.] I would take her to and from the location, of course. The Observatory is generally the best place to go to, but I'll let you know if that ever changes. [Jane would likely learn of that detail quickly, but she wouldn't dream of making Alice deal with it alone either.] |
That's so terrible! Then I think you should most certainly wear a kimono! Or... whatever it is you're supposed to wear.
You aren't... still conquered, are you?
You aren't... still conquered, are you?
I... yeah, I think I will. Thank you, Alice, I did not realize it was something just all right to do. You've made me very happy by telling me, you know?
It's not quite over yet, but things are changing, and the new ruler of the conquering country knows very well how things are and how hard it is. I believe she will make it right.
It's not quite over yet, but things are changing, and the new ruler of the conquering country knows very well how things are and how hard it is. I believe she will make it right.
Then, tentatively, it's probable that the answer will be yes.
[ Pending Lelouch's agreement, of course, but the fact that Dr. Foster is taking that part of Alice being seven years old into consideration is definitely in her favor. ]
Do you have dates for when you would first need her help for such work? We can meet before that.
[ Pending Lelouch's agreement, of course, but the fact that Dr. Foster is taking that part of Alice being seven years old into consideration is definitely in her favor. ]
Do you have dates for when you would first need her help for such work? We can meet before that.
| | Great! [She expects Alice to be there as well, given that this is concerning her. For everyone to be aware of any rules, guidelines, and such would probably be the best way to avoid misunderstandings.] I wasn't really going to start anything before I got permission, so how about tomorrow afternoon? |
Well, I'm very glad I've made you happy, Suzu. You deserve to be happy much more than you are. [She's an astute little girl, she notices things.]
I'm glad your new queen will make it better, then. England has a very good queen, she doesn't make people in India forget any of their cultures! [As far as Alice is aware, in any case.]
I'm glad your new queen will make it better, then. England has a very good queen, she doesn't make people in India forget any of their cultures! [As far as Alice is aware, in any case.]
[ But of course. What if they decide on something and then Alice, for reasons all her own, does not like it and gets upset over what may be coming? She is very much going to be there. ]
I will talk with Lelouch. Depending on how things are, it may need to be closer to evening, if that is all right? He started a new business, and knowing when he can take time away from it is still a process of exploration.
I will talk with Lelouch. Depending on how things are, it may need to be closer to evening, if that is all right? He started a new business, and knowing when he can take time away from it is still a process of exploration.
[ ... don't call him out like that? ]
Ah... thank you, Alice. I am trying to talk myself into thinking so.
[ Alternate history and also interrupted education, so he also may not know quite enough to correct her, but his smile softened, just a little. ]
She will do very well as an Empress, I think.
Ah... thank you, Alice. I am trying to talk myself into thinking so.
[ Alternate history and also interrupted education, so he also may not know quite enough to correct her, but his smile softened, just a little. ]
She will do very well as an Empress, I think.
I... think Lelouch will be very happy if she does.
See, she can't walk. She has been using a wheelchair for years.
[ And, well.
Alice could probably notice for herself that the new house that they chose doesn't have living areas that need stairs to reach. At all. ]
See, she can't walk. She has been using a wheelchair for years.
[ And, well.
Alice could probably notice for herself that the new house that they chose doesn't have living areas that need stairs to reach. At all. ]
[She tilted her head.]
How does Lulu know the Empress?
How does Lulu know the Empress?
[ E r.... ]
He helped take care of her for a while.
He helped take care of her for a while.
Yeah, for a while.
[ Most of Nunnaly's life, but the point still stands. ]
I think you and her would get along very well, if she does come.
[ Most of Nunnaly's life, but the point still stands. ]
I think you and her would get along very well, if she does come.
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