jikan_rpg | Open Catch-All (TDM Prompts)

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Open Catch-All (TDM Prompts)

⌛ 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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"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.

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."

"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."

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

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."

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

"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."

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.

"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.

"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!"

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?"

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?"

"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."

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?"

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."

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.

Setting the tray down, he got onto the bed with room for Henry there to join him then took a towel to show him out to put it over his lap and bed before handing him food. Tea as well. Pleased to have this moment with him, Gaura let himself lean against his friend while they ate. "Enjoy."

Silver settled in beside Gaura. This was a pleasant end to a pleasant evening and he's been glad for every moment of it. He watched how Gaura placed the towel across his lap and did the same. This little trick thrilled him more than it should, but... he's always enjoyed learning and this was something new. He felt like there's so much he could learn from his friend.

"What's your favorite kind of tea?"

"My favorite?"

Taking a bite of his food, he thought about that for a moment or so. He knew that floral were definitely the ones he liked the most. Not everyone enjoyed them since they could taste like perfume if prepared poorly. But he'd learned ages ago to make sure he took care when doing so.

"Hibiscus, I think. It's got a fruity flavor to it but it also has a lot of benefits for the body too. I don't get to have it a lot so my second favorite is Jasmine or Lavender."

"I've never had hibiscus tea before. I'd like to try it." Because if it's Gaura's favorite, it must be good. Well, and he wanted to learn more about what Gaura's likes and dislikes were. He'd be happy to try drinks and food if Gaura liked them.

"If I find some I'll make sure to make it for you!" So far he hadn't really gone out of his way to look for it. But he could change that up now. Besides, it would be nice to have some around. Good to keep them both nice and healthy. "I know you might not have because of where you're from but...have you ever tried iced tea?"

He had to think about it, evidence that if he did have it, it wasn't often. "I think my mother served it once at a soiree when I was very young."

"Oh. I didn't realize that you would have had it there when you were young. I've always been under the impression that the people of England are very against iced tea." Well, that was a new thing to learn! He would keep that in mind that it was a rare thing. Hot tea was likely more common but best not to assume in the future.

"Well, if you have Hibiscus tea cold then it's very refreshing. Like when you have cool juice to quench your thirst."

"It's not terribly common. I'm rather certain it was served as a novelty. I, personally, hold nothing against a refreshing drink. Especially if you recommend it." Ah, he smiles shyly, but takes a cup of the chamomile tea to sip before taking a bite of his sandwich.

"Gaura, I'm very happy that you're here with me."

His cheeks colored a little and he smiled, hiding that behind a bite of sandwich. A bit of the sauce he'd put on his had gotten on his finger so he stuck it in his mouth to suck it off, looking over at Henry with it still between his lips. He smiled again before pulling it free.

"I'm really happy that I'm here with you too."

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