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["Closer than strictly necessary" is a-okay in this one's book. Because duh, she really likes Rei.]

Hmm... I see some decorations in the stores for it, and I heard it is the next coming holiday, but I... don't know the specifics. It seems to involve a great many hearts, though...

[Which, of course, means her interest is piqued.]

It's for couples. And for people interested in finding a significant other. Or who just want to spread romantic feelings.

[She sort of nudges Ouse, there.]

Partners exchange gifts and have a nice dinner. And everyone gives out small treats to the people in their life. Chocolates usually.

... Oh. I see... [Look, if Rei ever wanted to see Ouse light up a little, this is a great way to do it. A romantic holiday. Does she need a romantic holiday to flirt with the woman at her side? Absolutely not. Is she going to take the idea to heart and run with it? Absolutely.]

Chocolates, hm? And gifts... I think that sounds like a lovely holiday. Even in a place like this. [Ouse giggles as she remembers she had a job she was trying to do and not get distracted by her own whimsies about romance, so she mixes the bowl around a bit more.]

It's almost like that Christmas holiday. Though I feel like New Year's came too early...

Mmmhmm. It's one of many Western holidays we've co-opted in Japan.

[And she definitely knows what it is that Ouse is feeling. She may not need a special opportunity to flirt, but Rei's going to give her the knowledge anyway. It'll make her happier, and that's important in a place like this.]

New Years though, that was Western New Years. Not Lunar New Years, the one we celebrate.

I see. [She pauses what she's doing to press her fingertips together, thinking for a moment more. ] It'll be exciting to see the holiday in its original form, as well. Though I wonder... is it much different in Japan?

[Might as well discuss it as she continues to get ingredients mixed in and together, and gets everything ready to go into the cake pan. This is exciting. She hasn't done much baking of cakes - the last thing she got taught was cookies.]

What, Valentine's? No, not really. The American form isn't anywhere close to the original form anyway.

[Rei keeps on prepping, mixing and kneading and all that stuff.]

It was a Roman holiday beforehand, a festival to get people together, but then the meaning got lost over time. Now it's a day gifts and such are exchanged. It's a couple's holiday.

[She turns and kisses Ouse's cheek with a laugh.]

And I thought you'd enjoy it.

Hm... it sounds wonderful. I won't jinx it, though. [By hoping "nothing bad happens" or something equally as damning. It's Deerington, something bad will most likely happen.

She just wants to keep it as it is. And accept kisses from Rei. She likes those.

That said, she does raise an eyebrow over at Rei as she looks away from the cake batter briefly, and what she's doing with it.] So what kinds of things would you like to do, if given the chance?

[Well, that's an interesting question. But she has a ready answer.]

I want you to stay over. Sleep in my bed. I just want you with me.

[While she's not as interested in this stuff as Ouse, generally, she does want to give her the experience she deserves. At least cuddling, oh, at the very least that.]

Anything else is extra. But I'm sure we'll find things to do.

[That's... more immediate than she thought the answer was going to be. And oh, what an answer it is - of course, the little gears in Ouse's mind are a-turnin', and she has to stop what she's doing because honestly, she's taken by surprise. It's mostly that Rei just seems so conservative that such a frank admission is... startling. Welcome, but startling.

Ultimately, though, it's the words that get to her, and at some point she's sort of amazed she's still standing. Yes, she swoons, and yes, it's humbling to have someone say that to her, because it forces her to just sort of smile privately, down at the bowl, and gently clasp a hand in front of her chest. Oh, be still her heart, and also how is she supposed to respond to that?] Yes, I'm sure we will.

[Oh, her emotions are such a curse. Love is such a curse, and so is how easily and quickly she just falls into wanting any small taste of it, so badly. Once again, all she can think of wanting to do is just sort of fall into the other woman's arms and melt into her and just let herself be held. She doesn't, though, because she has something else to focus on. They still have that cake to make.

So maybe it's not totally going to curse her. She can focus on that.]

[Ouse should remember that Rei's slept with two different people since the two of them arrived. She'd been forced out of that conservative shell, a bit, by circumstance. And now that she was in a relationship, it felt only right to enjoy all the benefits of it.

One of which was that creeping, happy feeling that few inside Ouse. It felt good, knowing that she could have the effect she was having on someone that she really, truly valued. Scooching a little bit nearer, Rei slipped an arm around Ouse's waist and tilted her head to rest against her shoulder.]

I'm very glad. This will be my first Valentine's day as part of a couple. I'm looking forward to our time together, Ouse. I'm...very lucky to have met you.

[This isn't just random affection. She really, truly does feel blessed to have this strange, quirky person in her life. Their relationship has had it's fits and starts, but she feels deep down that she's truly blessed to have her in her life. She's wonderful, and just having her near is enough to begin to light up Rei's heart.]

[Yeah it doesn't matter much when she's still so wound up that it's hard to get a read sometimes - even moreso because Ouse can't use her Glance or anything else tied to it to inform her decisions much. Sure, the sixth sense is like a cousin to true Empathy powers, but it's still not quite right.

Twitterpated though Ouse actually is, Rei does still make her a little nervous.

Except when she's being cuddly like this, and then it's easy to forget what about her makes Ouse nervous.... and she doesn't feel as obligated to hold herself back. Maybe today she'll get a little more comfortable. After the cake, which, as she notes, is probably ready to be put in the oven soon.] I look forward to that time, as well... but... I also look forward to our time here, as well. And I want to be someone that can continue to be a support and source of comfort for you as well. It may be a bit difficult because of how I have lived my life thus far, but I'm here to stay by your side, no matter how that entails me doing as such.

[She turns, reaches over to gently cup the side of Rei's head and pull it in close... mostly so she can plant a gentle little kiss right there to the side.] Now... I think this cake needs to be put in the oven before I get too distracted by how wonderful you are.

Ah...yes.

[Rei blushes very slightly, some of her stress melting away under Ouse's gentle touch. Not because of the spirit herself, but rather because of how much easier it feels to deal with the world around her knowing she's not going to be left behind. Ouse's done wonders for that particular fear, and even if Rei is a little frightened that her companion is going to wind up hurt by their closeness as Justine had been, she knows she never has to worry about the other miko losing interest in her. That assurance alone is helpful.]

Yes. I suppose we should. It's got to bake, and the oven's all ready.

[Regretfully, she slips free and takes the pan over to the glowing stove, sliding it inside and setting a timer all quick as can be.]

Should be about an hour. Which gives us time to do other things.

[Oh yes, it's not a fear at all that Rei should have. Once Ouse gets attached to someone... she'll wait for them forever. To her own detriment, maybe. She saw how well that went with Asou, but this, with Rei... and even with Yuri before, it feels like it has a lot more substance. And she has time to really get comfortable and give and gain all the affection she wants.

She steps back long enough for Rei to toss the cake into the oven, but as soon as that's all done, and the oven is closed and the timer is set, Ouse takes a bit of a risk, a bit of initiative, as she steps behind the other woman. She won't force Rei to do anything, so it's a cautious touch, but she does step up behind the other woman and slide her arms around her companion's hips, fold them in front, pull the shorter woman up against her front and just... hold her there. She's nervous, but she doesn't... think she'll get pushed away from doing this.] Do you have any ideas?

[Rei lets out a brief, surprised hmm! because she's not really used to this, but she leans back into that hug. It's not unwelcome, and she even tilts her head back to look up at Ouse's nose.]

I do have a couch and a fire. Might be nice to relax and do absolutely nothing but lay there with you.

[It's really easy to sit back and enjoy Ouse's company, obviously, and the idea of doing absolutely nothing is intoxicating as hell.]

[Ouse huffs a little laugh as she gives Rei a gentle squeeze. Honestly, just standing here with the other woman in her arms is appealing, but getting off her feet is just as attractive of a prospect.

She takes a brief moment, though, to curl in a little bit closer, to bury her nose somewhere in the crook of Rei's neck, and just take a deep breath. For this one little moment, she is safe, she has... affection. She wishes she could say she is loved, but she's still hesitant to use such a word. But whatever it is, whatever this whole thing is... it feels better than she could have ever imagined.]

I think that sounds like something I would love to do. [She hums, contently, unwilling for the moment to let Rei go just yet. To stop touching her.

Her heart aches a little, just being in the presence of such an amazing woman. How did she end up this way? Gods, but it feels good, for just a moment, to let Rei be a support and source of warmth for her.]

Alright. Let's head there for a bit.

[Finally, she steps back.]

[Rei holds still, knowing deep down that this means a lot to Ouse. The whole of it she doesn't know, but she doesn't need to know it to respect it, and to be glad to be there for the person at her back. Her hands idly slip backward, patting her thigh, and when it's over...the contact just a bit too brief...Rei turns around. Her hands snap out to grab Ouse by the hips and pull her closer, violet eyes shining with happiness.]

Yes. Yes...let's.

[Before she pulls back to walk, she hops up and kisses Ouse squarely on the mouth, Gentle, firm affection flows out of her, and she giggles very softly.]

...before we just sprout roots here in the kitchen.

Would it truly be so bad? [She giggles, so very accepting of the affection, the kiss, and it even makes the barest little tinge of pink spread over her cheeks. She's just... so lucky.

Ouse really does just... want to cuddle with Rei and lave affection all over her and even if they forget the cake, it's fine.

Okay, maybe not. Still, they should move, so she wraps her fingers around Rei's hand and tugs on it to lead her back to the living. Yes. Get the next stage of their night together.]

[Yes. Yes they should move. Rei teeters and moves slowly, letting Ouse guide her along. She's content to let her lead for once, and enjoys having the initiative seized on her.

Once they hit the couch, she slips free and grabs a blanket, sitting and settling it around her. Open, of course, for company.]

If the snow doesn't let up soon, I think you may need to stay the whole night. Fortunately, I have plenty of ways to keep us warm.

Oh do you? [There's a suggestive tone to her words, because it's Ouse and of course there is, as she seats herself on the couch.

Maybe she wants to do something else than just sit on the couch. There won't be a risk of falling asleep at the moment, because they still have the cake baking, sooo maybe she can get a little more daring. So she sits sideways, relaxing against the armrest, one foot up on the couch.

She opens her hands.] Come?

[Rei had meant that innocently enough. Ouse should know that when it came to fire she didn't play around much.

With a wry laugh at walking into that, she nods and scoots closer, sliding back and laying against Ouse like a fluffy ghost pillow.]

Like so?

[She does, but it's also entirely in Ouse's nature to be a complete and unrepentant flirt. So "keeping warm" is entirely something she'd be willing to do... but less sexual kinds of using body heat to keep warm is fine, too. Especially with as warm as Rei runs in general.

That's a lot like what she was going for, and Ouse nods, wrapping her arms around Rei and pulling her in close. It's a bit more... encasing this way, probably because her legs are in on the action a little bit, but cuddling is a top priority right now. Second only to...]

Just so long as you're at an angle that I may see your beauty, and perhaps lay my lips upon it... [She trails off, thinks of something, and adds just a touch of heat to the words as she leans er lips in closer to Rei's neck.] Though I'm fine with appreciating other parts of you for as long as you wish, as well.

[Rei snorts a laugh and leans further back into it. It's really easy to lose herself in this, and she really wants to. With everything around her turning up so pear shaped, it's good to just calmly relax and have moments like this. She has other friends, for sure, but Ouse's so different. As out of time as she is, and as anachronistic as Rei is, it's...interesting.]

Well...I'm not going to stop you, Ouse. [She turns her head to the side, so she can steal a quick kiss, and pulls her hair out of the way.]

So, please do as you like. [She knows she'll like it.]

Hm...? [Not... going to stop her? That's a better reaction than she honestly could have hoped for. She figures some part of it will hit a limit, and she trusts Rei won't do anything she doesn't want to do, but after that kiss is over and the smooth skin of the other woman's neck is cleared for her, Ouse can, for a brief moment, only stare.

Yes, ghostwife.exe has encountered an unexpected error and needs to close. Give her a second to reboot. Finally, slowly, she leans down, and presses her lips against the soft flesh. It's a tender, affectionate motion that ends quickly as she glances up, to see how Rei is faring, to make sure she's still clear to continue. Because she kind of liked that. She wants to do it again. Rei said she wasn't going to stop her, though, and if she doesn't get a stop, she'll just lean back down again, again, and again, first working her way down, slowly, toward her shoulder, but coming shy of the collar of her shirt and moving back up. Ouse's feelings for Rei may be a bit confused and complicated at times, but when they're loving and affectionate, the well runs very, very deep. So it's almost a painfully raw affection that comes from Ouse's every move, every tender kiss to the skin of the other woman in her arms as she allows herself to sink into it, drown in it, not really care how intense it might be.

Her hands behave, though, because she isn't sure Rei would want them anywhere else. She just keeps them wrapped intimately around her companion, holding her there.]

[Stop? Why on earth would she want this to stop? She's about to say something, to get Ouse going, provide some sort of approval when the lips hit her neck.

She lets out a soft gasp, leaning into the gentle, exploratory touch of lips on skin. She doesn't just like it, she loves it. It feels good, the coolness of those soft, wet patches brushing her skin. She finds her eyes growing heavy, and she sinks further against the spirit woman at her back...]

That...feels really nice.

[The more she gets into it, the easier it gets for her, luckily. The words aren't much, but they're an encouragement, and Ouse doesn't actually need much to get into things pretty well. Besides, this is how she wants to be with Rei. This is along the lines of how Ouse wants to touch her partner, and make her feel good, just by being here.

She works her way back up to Rei's ear, and lips gently at the lobe, and around the area of where the ear and jaw and neck all meet. She feels like she wants to keep speaking, too, even if it's not really necessary at this point, but maybe turning on the flirting and charm a little bit will just help out.] Your pleasure is my joy, goddess.

[She plants more kisses, then, but parts her lips more often on them - making them warmer, a little bit more damp, and definitely less chaste than the ones before, though her hands still behave.] Though... I can say this isn't the form I thought it would take when I imagined receiving a blessing from the gods. [Another kiss, and her hands tighten a little around Rei's middle, a little bit of a clingy hug, because somewhere underneath all that content affection is the dangerous undertow of her own feelings of inadequacy.]

Still, you've done so much for me. Allow me to show my appreciation for you.

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