Open Catch-All (TDM Prompts)

[pinkblinded]

⌛ Who: Gaura and whoever joins him!
⌛ What: Some TDM prompts and general exploring
⌛ When: Beginning of June
⌛ Where: Various locations
⌛ Warnings: Gaura has face blindness so if your character has met him before and he doesn't recognize them immediately that will be why!

I. Arukibake

While wandering around to try to get to know his surroundings better, Gaura had noticed the little creatures were following him. However, their presence didn't bother him since they seemed harmless. Though since they'd started following him he'd been given many offers of food and comfort. It was strange honestly. Confusing. But now he had an armful of food that he'd been given which made handling his device a challenge.

Sure that he'd made a wrong turn somewhere, he paused to try to handle the abundance of food he held, the little creatures gathered around his feed to gaze up at him. More coming as he thought about how nice it would be to share all this food with someone but didn't have any of his new friends near him.

"Do you eat, little ones? I can't tell..." he murmured with a soft sigh.


II. Sarusawa Pond

Finding the pond had honestly been an accident. However, he couldn't say that he had any regrets. The water was so much like glass that he was able to see every star reflected in it. Sitting next to the pond, he brought out the instrument that he'd purchased at a stall and started to figure out how to play the bamboo flute. It took a little bit of time but soon he was messing around with the sound to create a lovely melody.

Unaware of any company he might lured over with the music, he kept his eyes closed while he played, at peace in the shadows of the night with just the stars to light the world around him.


III. Meteor Shower

Never before had he seen anything so beautiful. With all the lights out the sky was so clear and every star that fell brought a gasp from his lips. Gaura couldn't stop smiling as he gazed at the wonderful rainbow tails of some that fell. Though whispers of wishes could be heard around him he didn't make a wish himself. He wasn't even sure what he would wish for in the first place except for the happiness of everyone that he'd met here so far.

Perhaps he should call one of them to join him. Henry in particular would probably find wonder in the magic of the rainbow tails. But he didn't want to bother any of them in case they were busy. He could always tell them about it later if need be. They would like hearing the story, of that he was certain.

Reaching up a hand, he pretended like he could catch one, even though he knew how impossible that was. "...beautiful..."


[ooc: Open to prose or brackets! Do what makes you comfy!]

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[inthewood]

Silver's heart stuttered and for a brief moment, he found himself speechless. A part of him wanted to kiss Gaura back, but properly. But, it was probably too soon for something like that. So instead, he just hugged his friend closer. Their close proximity was something he could enjoy without having to press for more.

"I'll talk enough for both of us," he warned with a slight laugh.

[pinkblinded]

"I like when you talk. Listening to you is really peaceful."

Safe. Warm. It felt good to listen to the man and all of his wealth of knowledge. Maybe at some point he could even share all of his story with him. It wouldn't be anything impressive like fairies or vampires. But it would be something. "Are you ready to go home?"

[inthewood]

It's a little bittersweet to hear that. Tobias also liked listening to him, whether he was talking or singing. It was the cadence of his voice, the man told him. The peaks and valleys in the manner in which he speaks. But, it's nice to know that someone here can appreciate that, as well.

Silver loosened his hold on Gaura so the other man could move and reluctantly pushed himself to sit up. "Whenever you are," he answers with a smile in his voice.

[pinkblinded]

Gaura got to his feet then held out his hand so he could help Henry to his feet. He smiled warmly at him as he did, his eyes practically sparkling with how happy he was at the moment.

"I'm always ready to go home with you."

[inthewood]

Silver took the proffered hand and pulled himself to his feet with an exaggerated groan. He brushed the wrinkles from his suit and then offered his arm to Gaura. He's sure there was grass stuck to his back and maybe even in his hair, but he didn't mind (usually, Silver is very particular about his appearance). Plenty of people laid in the grass to stare up at the stars right along with them. Nothing scandalous there.

"Do you think it's too late to cook something?"

[pinkblinded]

Taking the offered arm like he always did when they walked together, he hummed in thought. It was pretty late but he had been out there a long time. So he should eat something. And Henry was probably hungry too if he was asking about it. Gaura shook his head in the end, giving him a smile.

"No. It's not too late. I can always make something quick and filling for us to have for dinner. Does that sound good?"

[inthewood]

"Just something light would be fine," he assured. "I don't want to keep you up too late," he added, giving a little playful nudge. As if he didn't routinely keep Gaura up late regaling him with stories.

[pinkblinded]

"I don't mind if you do." Henry kept him up late all the time. Telling him stories of his research or discoveries he'd made. So late that he'd be unable to keep his eyes open. Gaura felt a little bad about it but he never wanted to excuse himself.

Being in Henry's company was warm and safe. More than that he couldn't get enough of his voice. Leaving in the middle just wasn't an option.

[inthewood]

Silver couldn't help smiling. He's grown accustomed to their routine so quickly, telling tales or singing songs to his dear friend until the Gaura fell asleep on his lap or in his bed. And Silver never had the heart (or the strength, honestly) to move him. The last thing he wanted was to disturb Gaura's sleep.

"What would you suggest for a midnight snack?"

[pinkblinded]

"Sandwiches. With toasted bread."

Gaura already knew he had some meat and cheese he could slice up. And he was sure he had some lettuce he could add for some crunch. Something that would be filling but easy on the stomach so late. Especially if he made one and they each had half of it.

"If we're careful we can eat them sitting in bed too." He always planned to go back to his bed, of course. He was even planning to tonight as well. Gaura just...never made it there.

[inthewood]

Well, Silver wasn't complaining about the company in his own room. It made him feel more comfortable when Gaura fell asleep in his bed and Silver could curl up beside him. He liked Gaura a lot and took comfort in having the other man sleeping beside him. Perhaps it should go against his sensibilities, but he liked Gaura, so... Yes. It was fine.

"I don't know if I can be trusted to keep from getting crumbs all over."

[pinkblinded]

"That's what towels are for. You put them over your lap then the crumbs fall on the towel. When you're done you just lift the towel up and everything under it is clean." But since Henry seemed to have come from a privileged background he wasn't that surprised that he didn't know about the towel solution. That was fine. Gaura had fun showing him silly things like that.

"I'll show you after I make the sandwiches."

[inthewood]

"Really?" He's shocked by this simple solution! "That's so clever!"

[pinkblinded]

Gaura burst into giggles and nodded. He'd had a feeling that Henry wouldn't have known about it. It was really cute. "Mm. We can keep our laps and the bed safe and shake the crumbs off into the sink. Easy."

[inthewood]

"I would never have thought of that!" He's still a little awed by the simplicity of the solution. "How did you learn it?"

[pinkblinded]

"Some of the places I've lived in I only had a mattress. It was all I could afford. So to keep my bed clean I learned that I could use my towel!" It had been a positive experience born from a terrible one. Like most of his life experiences really.

"Now I never get crumbs on the bed."

[inthewood]

That sounded sad... but something good came of it.

"You won't have to worry about that anymore." Not like Silver could provide anything other than standard issue housing.

[pinkblinded]

"About getting crumbs on the bed? That's what the towel is for."

Gaura watched him a moment curiously before looking ahead again. He wasn't sure what had brought up that thought when he'd told him about the wonder of the towel but that was alright.

[inthewood]

"Oh, no, I meant..." Silver lets out a breath and gives Gaura's arm a squeeze. "Nevermind all that. I'm happy to learn this secret to spare the bed from crumbs!"

[pinkblinded]

He meant something else? Gaura wondered what it was but didn't ask the man. Instead, he just opened the door for them when they arrived, leading the way to the kitchen. There he went to start toasting the bread right away as he gathered everything else.

"Would you like an herbal tea? Since it's so late?"

[inthewood]

Silver leaned against the kitchen doorway, staying out of Gaura's way while watching him. Ah, he seemed so at ease at whatever he did. It was relaxing just to watch him do something as simple as make sandwiches.

"Do we have any chamomile?"

[pinkblinded]

"We do."

Getting that, he started to get the water ready, humming softly as he worked. Sandwiches were made according to the preference of each of them, Gaura having paid close attention to the things that made Henry the happiest to eat. When he was almost done, he smiled at him.

"Could you grab the towels? I'll bring everything in in just a moment."

[inthewood]

Ah, he's so cute when he smiles. Silver just stares for a moment before he shakes his distraction off to fetch the tea towels. He drapes two over his arm and returns to his perch at the doorway to see if Gaura needs help carrying anything.

"What else can I do?"

[pinkblinded]

Setting everything onto a tray, Gaura was carefully heading toward the bedroom when he saw Henry. The offer got a smile and a shake of his head. He could manage this, he was sure of that much. It was a little heavy with the pot of tea but nothing he couldn't handle.

"Lead the way. I'll follow."

[inthewood]

Silver smiled fondly and nodded. He turned from the kitchen, confident Gaura would let him know if he needed help, and led the way to his room. That's where they always slept, so he assumed that's where they'd be going. He turned the covers down so they could get comfortable and made room on the bedside table for Gaura's tray of food.