雪の火災

“When you fall in love with someone, I think you are drawn closer by your similarities. I think you're also inspired by qualities that you may not have yourself. Either way, I think love for another person is a beautiful thing.” { Citizen of Altelia City } Bank: 0 G

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{bttp: cry baby} candace&owen

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owenization:

School was finally reaching the end for him. All that was left of this stupid school was just one last year and he wouldn’t have to deal with stupid freshmen and general bullcrap. He was already completely checked out during classes and he just sorta floated through the halls. Though that was until something caught his eye. 

A flock of freshman following a small freshman girl with blue hair. And instinctively he went after them. 

The boys seemed familiar with her and were harassing the poor little thing. She tried to shield herself from their words by hiding her face in her arms and mumbled something he didn’t pick up on. 

“Hey!” He barked at the boys, who reflexively flinched, “Get!” 

He took one step towards them and they scattered like roaches, “Hey… you okay?”  

Owen tried to take a nicer tone with the shy girl, hoping he wouldn’t scare her off.

Candace flinched, direly wishing that the entrance of a masculine but deeper voice had not been bearing of one joining their antagonizing; instead, the unfamiliar voice forced the cluster to split before her and scatter in the opposite direction. Her body endured a defensive stance, nervously cracking an eye open to see that the boys whom ganged up on her had disappeared -- out of sight, out of mind -- and were replaced by a taller and more robust character unknown to her. It didn’t matter, for her muscles remained tense as her relinquishment of her guard ceded, causing her to gradually lower to the ground in jagged motions.

To be honest, she hadn’t anticipated him to stick around -- yet here he was. Humiliated as is, the young girl abstained from raising her head to meet the eyes of her savior, and choked back tears in an attempt to respond graciously for his deed undeserving to her. “I--...” Candace stammered, pausing for a moment. “... I-I’m fine. T-Thank... you.”

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{bttp: cry baby} candace&owen

@owenization

While the transition from primary to junior high was rough for the extremely shy young girl, it failed to surpass the one from junior high to secondary -- otherwise known as freshman year -- since her younger sister was absent to defend her when necessary. Therefore, Candace planned out her routes from her classes to her locker, and remained close to the walls to avoid confrontation with other students; more importantly, her ideal goal was to encounter her bullies, old and new, at all costs. It required an amount of effort that should be placed into her assignments, but how could she focus on that when her the ticking of the clock haunted her ears until the bell rang, indicating it was time to leave. To march into treacherous territory. ‘Please,’  she asked any intangible force to provide her protection.

Much to her dismay, however, spontaneously changing which hall to travel through proved to be fatal, for the initial vacancy was soon replaced by those boys. She turned around immediately upon seeing the familiar faces, but it was too late -- panicked, she resorted to the wall and buried her face in her arm to conceal the humiliated rosiness consuming her facial features. Sticks and stones may break her bones, but names tore through her like a threadbare piece of cloth.

“P-Please...” she mumbled, “l-leave me... a-alone.”

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♡ {candace&popuri}

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popurincess:

Popuri’s face lit up when she saw one of her favorite cousins. “Candy!!!” She said smiling and wrapping her arms around her. Popuri didn’t know Candace as well as she knew her other cousins because Candace was always very quiet. But she was still really nice!!!

“No! No! IT’s not a bad time at all!! Come in! Come in!!” Popuri said cheerily while dragging her cousin into her house, “A gift?? I got you a gift too!!! Wait here and I’ll go get it!”

Popuri quickly sprinted up the stairs to get the small wrapped box holding a Glowing Heart Necklace that she had gotten for Candace. She flew back down the stairs and held out her gift to Candace while singing “Tada~~”

Certainly, their familial reunion had been delayed far too long, for she had almost forgotten the enthusiasm -- the radiance of light and hope -- that emitted from the pinkette -- in contrast to her lack thereof -- as her arms wrapped around her slim figure. Little did her cousin realize how gratifying her simple embrace was; why, the idea of a hug started to become foreign to her. In return, Candace lightly wrapped an arm around the other side of her, patting her back graciously before being dragged into the interior of her home.

She simply watched the ecstatic young woman quickly speak, prior to her fleeting up the stairway to fetch her a present. Unfortunately, it was too late for the blunette to protest, for she was out of sight -- out of mind. Awaiting anxiously with her gift cradled in her arms, a meek smile tugged at the creases of her lips as she reemerged -- holding out a small box. ‘What could it be?’ She wondered, exchanging their presents and gently tearing the paper in which concealed the box -- and then she opened it.

“Popuri--!” She gasped, earnestly mystified by the gorgeous necklace. Carefully, she placed the piece of jewelry in the center of her palm -- broadened blue eyes gazing into the mutual color in which it glowed. “Oh my Goddess... to receive something so beautiful.. are you sure? This must’ve cost a fortune...”

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On the Second Day of Christmas...

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starryalteliansky:

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Clean-Up || Muffy & Candace

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muffymoondrop:

It didn’t escape Muffy’s notice that the girl was nervous. She understood what it meant when people were moving their fingers around like that, she was a trained actress after all, she knew how to express emotion using body language. Muffy wondered why the blue beauty in front of her was nervous, Muffy didn’t think she was anyone to be afraid of? She was hardly spectacular, after all.

There was no time to dwell on that, however there were more important things to worry about - Such as cleaning up the mess left over from the typhoon! She was relieved when the bluenette accepted her offer, because she wasn’t going to force her. 

“I’m more than happy to help, I’ll get to it right away!~” Muffy moved to start cleaning, before looking back at Candace and smiling, “I remembered! I’m Muffy, if I didn’t say before.”

Candace affirmatively nodded, releasing the eager young woman to the landscape scattered with debris. Azure eyes followed the blonde locks resting behind her shoulders -- watching them bounce along with her movements as she trekked through the terrain. Until no problems were foreseen, she returned to her task prior to the unanticipated arrival of the fortunate, yet unnecessary, aid.-- And the more she thought about it, the more she appreciated her selfless attitude and voluntary assistance in cleaning within the proximity of the tailoring, in spite of the current condition of her property or where she worked. Then, it clicked.

Upon listening to her charming voice reintroduce herself, she immediately recognized the familiar name -- from the silver screen, or lesserof. “Y-You did... and I remember watching you on T--” she paused, checking on how what she said could perhaps be creepy. Embarrassed by opening her mouth, she quickly turned her face away and managed to mutter, “... sorry.”

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Thank You - Kross & Candace

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Kross knew he shouldn’t be so negative about himself, but as far as he could see it was the truth. After all, how could someone like hims be worthy of a date with someone like Candace? She was wonderful and he was a loser. However her reaction to his statement on the topic of worthiness truly threw the raven-haired man off.

He had no idea what to say, so for a moment he just stood there dumbfounded. She felt that she may not be worthy of a date with him? “If I’m worthy of a date with you, you’re more than worthy of a date with me,” He said in a low voice.

He quickly jumped on the opportunity to make plans for the next day. As much to get away from the uncomfortable conversation they were just having, as because of how eager he was. “Y-Yes, let’s plan on leaving to together. After all, there’s no point in meeting there since we live together,” He began, “How does leaving at five o’clock sound?”

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Candace rendered speechless, squirming uncomfortably in her skin -- bowing her head forward to abstain from awkward eye contact. Approaching the verge of not knowing how to respond, she merely resorted to playing with her fingers -- twisting around one another in a feat of attempting to piece together something to say to such a gratifying statement; despite that, the implied self-demeaning behind his words caused her to shift with unease. Oh, how the young woman detested the terrible assumption -- and yet, a part of her observed her previous actions and thoughts similar to him... was she a hypocrite?

“... T-That makes sense,” she concurred with his reasoning, lightening up her tampered facial expression. In spite of how nervous she was for the forthcoming outing, there was a spark of excitement that flickered within her. “Five o’clock sounds nice. I will... see you then.”

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♡ {candace&popuri}

@popurincess

From the array of clothing Candace had fabricated for her close relatives and people dear to her heart, this dress in particular was delightful to create, especially considering whom it was intended for. Although this one offered more troubles and careful stitching, she thought that the outcome was wonderful; though, to be fair, whose judgement mattered above hers was that of Popuri. Breathing in -- hold -- and gently exhaling, the blunette carried the box containing the surprise in her cradling arms as she progressed forward to the front door. What if she wasn’t home? What if it was her boyfriend? What would she even say to him? Certain case scenarios ran through her mind, almost preventing her from realizing that the door opened to reveal the lovely girl herself in her entirety.

“O--! H-Hello Popuri,” she meekly smiled, bowing her head politely -- also to wipe the baffled expression off her face. “I-Is this a bad time? I, um... have a gift for you for... Thanksgiving.”

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♡ {candace&charles}

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“... Charles?” Candace lightly tapped on door to his study, causing it to open further from the pressure. Nervous, she froze in her movements in which she hadn’t moved an inch from the doorway -- neither into or away from the room -- just in the exact position where she knocked. A gift, decorated with a simplistic wrapping paper design, sat cozily within her arms -- folded inside was a winter jacket she had fabricated herself during her spare time prior to the holiday. Goddess, she hoped that he would appreciate -- or even, accept -- the present...

“Um...” the blunette began, deterring her gaze from the man sitting complacently at his desk. “I-I wanted to show my... gratitude for allowing me to, um... s-stay here.” Could he recognize the sincerity in her words? “And for... making my sister happy. S-So, um... Happy Thanksgiving. I--” she slightly extended her arms, “hope this is to your... liking.”

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♡ {candace&luna}

@lunachere

“Luna?” Candace softly called out, poking her head into the kitchen to discover the pinkette facing away from the entryway. In her arms, she carried a box covered by pretty wrapping paper, and she placed it on the table for her sister to accept. Also, it would provide space for her to open it and lay out what it contained -- a pink dress and white gloves for the colder months, along with a wool hat all created by the seamstress herself. Hopefully, she would like it...

“A... sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread... to the meaning of life. Happy Thanksgiving, Luna. I am... blessed to be your sister.” She smiled, trusting that her words were not foolish or too excruciatingly cheesy. “Here is a gift... from me to you.”

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Thank You - Kross & Candace

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altelia-kross:

Kross just stood there as the agonizing seconds dragged on. She was going to shoot him down, he knew it. After all, what did he expect? He was boring, depressing to be around, and not nearly as assertive as Candace deserved. Wait, did she just say she would like to spend the Thanksgiving Festival with him?

“Of course I’m sure,” He said softly as he gave hear an equally sheepish smile, “S-So what do you say? Do we have a date?” 

The dark-haired man became noticeably flustered when he realized what he had said. “I-I…i-ignore that last part. Not that I wouldn’t want to go on a date with you, I’m just…not worthy.”

“A-anyway I’ll plan on tomorrow evening unless you have any objections,” He said desperately trying to change the subject.

Upon hearing his confirmation, her heart started to beat a little faster than usual -- embraced by a lightness that lifted her spirits and ultimately brought upon a genuine smile. She never anticipated that he, whom she simply adored back in high school, would absolutely never ask her -- of all the other more attractive and interesting girls -- on a date. Yet, here she was, an amorous shade of pink tinting her pale cheeks. What is this feeling?-- She couldn’t explain it, but it felt... like a high in its own way. And to be honest, the young woman appealed to it.

“T-Then yes. I... I can’t wait.” Candace bowed her head slightly, tucking away a loose strand from her vision as the word ‘date’ finally escaped his lips. Hearing him actually speak of it caused a rather different reaction than she expected -- from herself and him both. However, her blissful trance temporarily halted when he deemed himself unworthy -- of her?! How could someone think of themselves as such, especially to someone as invisible as her? “Not worthy? I-If anything... I am not worthy of a d--... date with you...! So... please don’t say that. Because it isn’t true... not at all.” It never will be, she completed the thought inwardly.

“I have no objections,” she contently shook her head. “I’ll... look forward to it. W-Will we leave the house together?-- I mean,” the blunette quickly grew embarrassed, “o-or will we meet somewhere...?”

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Thank You - Kross & Candace

Kross didn’t know what had possessed him to do this. But here he was walking up to her about to likely get shot down. He would be within speaking distance any moment now.

“C-Candace I would like to do something with you for the Thanksgiving festival tomorrow,” He began, “Perhaps we could go bowling and get something to eat?”

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Candace softly closed the door behind her, tugging on the sleeves of her jacket against the brisk wind blowing beyond the walls of the house. She placed down her bags from running errands on a nearby coffee table and turned around to stumble upon the familiar brunet she sensed fondness towards. “Hi Kross.” However, how he responded was completely out of the ordinary – in fact, she hadn’t realized the meaning of what he said until she replayed his question within her mind.

Did he just… ask her on a date? Dumbfounded, the blunette merely stood there – nobody ever asked her on a date, though he didn’t phrase it as such. Thus, she shouldn’t consider it that way, right? Of course, an immense blush thoroughly powdered her cheeks while she thought of how to affirmatively answer without becoming incompetent or… enthralled that he even considered her.

“O-Oh, I… would like that,” she nodded with a sheepish smile tracing her lips. “B-But are you sure you want to spend your festival with… me?” Admittedly, her company wasn’t particularly exciting, and she wouldn’t wish to tamper the festive feeling of the day by her dullness.

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Daria happily walked into Sonata Tailor because now she had enough money to get one of her greatest friends a gift. "Hello!" She said to the woman behind the counter, "I love your hair!! I'd like to purchase the Starry Sweater. That's 2,600G, correct?" She smiled while handing her the money. "Thank you so much!!"

“Hello,” Candace shyly waved, offering a meek smile as she watched the interesting character approach the counter with coins jingling in her hands. Normally, customers would purchase the clothing and leave, but this one decided to hurl a compliment towards her that she hadn’t anticipated in the slightest.

“A-Ah–” She faintly blushed, stammering on her words in the midst of shock as the unusual order progressed and, before she knew it, the blonde woman was walking off. “Y-You’re welcome…!” Once the stranger turned the corner outside of the shop, the seamstress observed her luscious blue locks, and smirked – some confidence gained today.