( closed ) caught in a motion

[supersoldier]

Who: Sephiroth and others.
When: The very end of March and through April.
Where: All around!
What: A catch-all post for misc. threads. Closed starters within!
Warnings: None! Will add if needed.

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[prophexy]

[He nods, glances back at the window for a moment.]

More likely a hair accessory, but...

Tataru's nameday swift approacheth. Though we arrived in the same month, she hath done much to ease the transition of arrival for me, and I should like to demonstrate my gratitude. Yet I know not her taste in finery, and to ask would be to give away the surprise: she is too keen not to guess the reason for such questioning.

[And so here he is, dithering outside the shops and trying to figure out the perfect present all by himself. This is a Serious Quest, obviously.]

[supersoldier]

Ah, Tataru.

[If it is spoken like this comes as no surprise, then that isn’t far off the mark. Tataru had mentioned her birthday to him once before; she had even done her best to convince him to come to whatever celebration she managed to throw for it. And Sephiroth had agreed, though he drew a line at indulging himself too much in the cake and overt festivities. (One will see just how long his willpower stands against her own friendly obstinance when the day comes.)]

Yes, she told me about her birthday. It's soon, isn't it? [He seems to realize, for the first time, that the expectation might lie on his shoulders, too, to find her a gift. His lips thin, but he keeps this to himself for now. Instead, it is simpler to offer his own opinion on the matter.]

If you can’t guess at her tastes, then wouldn’t it be more prudent to buy her something you know she'll use?

[prophexy]

[He nods simply, tapping the side of his head as he thinks. If he notices any shift in Sephiroth's demeanor, he doesn't react to it - probably he's too preoccupied with his current dilemma to be that observant.]

The suggestion hath merit... though that choice doth carry its own perils. I would not wish the gesture to seem self-serving - considering her penchant for bringing others meals, for example, buying her cookware would be an act not lacking in self-interest. Many are her pursuits, and so oft in the name of aiding those about her; I would rather offer a gift which is of benefit to her alone.