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[owaininglight]

Contact Owain! Text, video, voice, in-person, messenger person, yelling from windows, etc>!

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[girlybruiser]

Hello, Owain!
Are you free for a moment?

[owaininglight]

Greetings, Haru!
Unknown forces must have conspired to make this exchange possible. For you have managed to contact me at a time when I am not otherwise occupied! The call of adventure has yet to reach my ears on this day. So please, go on!

[girlybruiser]

[ Is he... expecting adventure? Haru isn't sure, so she proceeds: ]

Firstly, I never properly thanked you for coming to my aid last month. If you had not arrived in time, I'm not sure what would have happened.

[owaininglight]

[He might always be expecting adventure on some level...]

Such gratitude is appreciated, but it was never required. I did what anyone with a heroic destiny would do in such a situation! I'm just glad that you made it through that ordeal in one piece - and that you wielded that axe so splendidly!

[girlybruiser]

I have some practice with an axe! I'm lucky I had it with me that time, too.
Actually, I have been thinking about what you said that time about the potions. Perhaps it is time I drank mine to see what magic is granted.

[owaininglight]

Yes your experience cleaving wood certainly helped cleave a road to victory! The winds of fortune was at your back.

Your potion!! You certainly know how I feel on the issue. You should go for it! Let us see what power is granted unto you!

[girlybruiser]

May I ask favour?
Would you come over to make sure nothing happens when I drink it? I admit I'm still a bit nervous, which might be silly, but this is completely new territory for me.

[owaininglight]

Absolutely I will! It would be my honor to personally witness the awakening of your magic power, a moment which should someday be recalled in song!

I foresee nothing going awry, but rest assured, I shall keep a watchful eye and ensure that all proceeds as it rightfully should!

( invitation - no response needed )

[girlybruiser]

RSVP

You are invited to Sip & Blossom's soft launch party!

Okumura Haru is celebrating the launch of her brand new cafe, located in Stellari. There will be coffee, tea, fresh food, as well as a performance, so please come join her and others for this special evening event!

The launch party will be held July 25th at 6:00PM.

Please feel free to bring a plus one!

Thank you, and Haru greatly appreciates your support.

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[flatteries]

[ Look. Has Owain's arrival in these place a few months ago and having lived with the other guy ever since sure reminded Inigo of everything Owain always does that makes him want to either cry or scream into a pillow? Sure.

But on the other hand - Inigo can't deny that he's still kind of glad the other is here. Especially after he had been all by himself in this place for such a long time, making him feel like maybe something was wrong with him to be the only one stuck here, having to worry about the state of affairs and everyone's well being back home entirely by himself.

.. besides.. after how quiet the house got with everyone leaving, it's kind of nice to have all this energy around. Even if it's such loud energy.

So of course Inigo isn't just going to ignore his cousin's birthday. He cares about him, no matter how many times they bicker. Besides--

This is a great opportunity to get back at Owain, right.

So Inigo makes sure to get up as early as possible in the morning, absolutely slamming open the door to Owain's room while yelling at the top of his lungs: ]

Happy birthday, cousin!

[ Normal behavior. ]

[owaininglight]

[He managed to strike while Owain was still sound asleep in his bed. He can be an early riser to get started on training and such early, but his time has not yet come!

And then, suddenly, loud noises!

Owain springs up in his pajamas, a sword already in hand and pointed towards the source of the noise while standing atop his bed!]

Have at thee, nightmare demon!! You will not claim my dark soul!

[Yes, his sheath is right there in his bed with him.

He looks like he's about to go on with his threat, but then he blinks groggily as he processes the situation.]

Wait, Inigo? ...Birth... day... [He blinks, as his brain tries to boot up.]

[flatteries]

[ Inigo looks so proud of himself as he stands there. He isn't even surprised by the object Owain apparently had in the bed with him - if anyone would sleep with their sword, it's Owain for sure.. - but instead just entirely satisfied with the end result of his little plan here.

Maybe it's not the way anyone should look with a sword pointed at them, but Inigo is looking like that anyway! ]

Wow, Owain. Did I wake you up? [ He's just being stupid and smug right now. Sorry, bro.

He'll be nice in a moment, Inigo just needs to soak in his victories when he can. There's so few of them! ]

[owaininglight]

[Owain's slightly flustered as he gains his bearings. He lowers his sword, while continuing to stand on the bed.]

You- you have stirred me. And in doing so, summoned me back to the waking world from the astral plane, in which my mind's avatar was doing battle with untold evils!

[That's how he'll describe his dreams at least, no matter how mundane they actually were.]

I... admit that I did not foresee you awakening this early. I did not imagine you capable of it. And yet, here you are! Bearing tidings of a most momentous birth?

[flatteries]

Hmm-mm.

[ A still very much satisfied hum. The grin also lingers on his face. ]

For a birthday, yes. [ Translating Owain speak into regular people speak over here.. ] Are you aware that it was to be someone's birthday today? You look rather startled!

[ Probably since, you know, someone woke Owain up way too early.

But of course Inigo isn't going to point that out. ]

[owaininglight]

[The bedhead-ridden warrior stares at Inigo, while his brain is still trying to fully wake up.]

Startled? You must be mistaken! The mistaken can see that I am only... mildly perturbed by this intrusion!

[A beat, as he points dramatically at Inigo, this time sans sword.]

You there! What day is today? [That phrasing really stuck with him from one book he read in this world-] Who was born on this day?

[flatteries]

[ .. wait, what?

Inigo's pride momentarily vanishes. Mostly because the confusion is so strong that it takes over on his face - coupled with a healthy side dish of offense. ]

Why are you calling me you there?!

[ Apparently that's what got me.. ]

I have a name! You know what it is! I am not your servant boy!

[owaininglight]

[He sighs, slightly frustrated at the lack of an instant answer.]

It is just a manner of speaking! I am not trying to treat you as anyone of a service nature, as noble as such work might be!

Inigo. My cousin and fellow heir of heroic lineage... Tell me. Please. Who was born on this day??

( BIRTHDAYYYY )

[girlybruiser]

[ A birthday is a precious thing, to celebrate one's presence in the world and realize all the lives you've touched, even without knowing just how far one's bonds have extended.

It's why Haru is so adamant that she comes over and celebrate it with Owain, even if it's a small affair between the two. When this young man has shown her nothing but kindness and come to her rescue, without asking anything in return, she feels it's the least she can do.

When Owain greets her, Haru holds up a container with a small strawberry shortcake, a warm smile across her face. ]

Happy belated birthday, Owain!

[owaininglight]

[While Owain had celebrated his birthday before, they were usually small and low-key affairs, given that he and his peers were constantly caught up in battle or living on the run in a ruined world. Not to mention that it lost some of its magic after his parents were gone. But now, he finds himself having lived through his first birthday having traveled back in time. He thought that Inigo's acknowledgement of it had been enough!

But now, he sees a piece of the experience he's been missing in the form of this cake that's been presented to him, by someone he's known for a few months. He does feel truly touched as he opens the container, and he looks it over with a soft smile.]

I- I acknowledge and heartily accept your well wishes, with overwhelming gratitude! [His eyes light up as he looks over the shortcake.] This confection has truly been crafted to perfection. It's like a work of art! I almost feel bad that it's fated to be consumed entirely. Almost, but not quite!

[girlybruiser]

[ Owain's flowery description of the cake gets a laugh out of her. It wasn't so complicated to make, but it ended up being a small cake that could only serve two because she couldn't dig up enough ingredients in such short notice. ]

Oh, that's kind of you! But please don't worry about it at all. A birthday cake is meant to be eaten!

[owaininglight]

'Tis true! And do it shall be. First, I shall immortalize its image, to accompany tales of its glory...

[He whips out his ORACLE and takes a moment to frame it just right before taking a picture!]

And now, I believe it is time to cleave it asunder!

[With that, he draws his sword and holds it above the shortcake!]

DGHESFJSKL OWAIN NO

[girlybruiser]

[ The colour rapidly depletes from Haru's face. ]

Owain?! Let's cut it inside! On the table!

[owaininglight]

Ah - right!

[A weal laugh, slightly embarrassed as that's pointed out. He sheaths his sword while still holding the container in his other hand.]

My apologies. I outpaced my mind for a moment there! Let it be cut in twain at the appropriate location... Come along!

[With that, he'll head inside, to set the container down on the dining table. And draw his sword once more!]

[girlybruiser]

[ Her heartbeat lessens when the sword is sheathed once again.

Oh... that was a bit of a thrill! But not exactly a welcome one.

When she follows after him, she sees him drawing the sword again and she jumps, putting her arms up but not daring to move close lest she get in the way of a sharp blade. ]

A knife would be easier! And more concise!

Secret Santa

[kogalstyle]

[ Honestly, Momo is doing a lot to trust that the mailmice will do their best in getting her presents to this guy, because along with not knowing him at all, she also has no idea where he happens to live.

But luckily, her trust is not misplaced.

Come "Christmas Morning", Owain will find several small packages waiting for him at his doorstep or maybe even in his house. Who knows, the mailmice do what they want.

Contained in those packages are several gifts; a funny mug, a warm scarf (store bought), and handmades red bean cookies. Stuffed in the mug is a small card. ]

We don't know each other, but I hope ya like the gifts. Stay warm buddy! Sorry the cookies are a little brown at the edges, my first time tryin'.

~ Momo