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~16

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According both the calendar and my memory from last year, it seems today is Mother's Day. A wonderful way to pay homage to those who gave birth to us, even if they aren't with us right now. Were it not for them, we wouldn't even be here today. I'm sure this applies not only to biological mothers, but virtually any mother figure in your life.

Now that a lot of this month's New Feathers have started getting settled, I hope to see the younger ones attending school soon. Participation isn't obligatory, of course. However, I find that the classes are always worthwhile. There isn't a day when I don't learn more interesting tidbits about other worlds. Of course, aside from students, we're also more than willing to accept new teachers at any time.

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[If Gelda's housemate were to take a peek inside her room, he'd find her sitting on the bed, a faint smile tugging at her lips. She's looking at the Mother's Day card Chrome gave her last year.

And of course, anyone else is free to visit if they feel the need to bother her.]

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[His glance strays over to the card beside him.]

Was it fate that we were brought here, then?

Who knows? My fate was written down in the Score and made no mention of another world. However, there were parts of the Score that even those in the Order of the Lorelei weren't allowed to view. Aside from that, considering the Score is the planet's memory, Luceti might not influence it at all.

[Oh, this is all just too confusing. Theorizing won't do too much good either.]

In any case, I don't think it matters. As long as we're here, we can work to determine our own futures. It may all just be part of our fates, but we won't have anything to lose by doing so.

In that sense, this may be the freest some of us have ever been. If nothing else, it has taught me not to take anything for granted and to treasure what I have, something I rarely thought about in my world.

[At last he lifts his eyes to look at her.]

However, it has also left me with many questions about my future.

[She simply meets his gaze with another smile.]

It's the same for me. The future has never been as uncertain as it is here in Luceti. Even so, I've grown to appreciate this new independence. It leaves me free to dedicate my time to whatever or whomever I want.

[Yes, she left that hint in there on purpose. Dare you confront her about it, Regal? She certainly hopes so.]

[Oh, he caught the hint all right, and it's made him curious. Much to his surprise, he finds he's almost... nervous about it, somehow. What the heck, Regal, you're not fifteen.]

And do you have a particular 'whatever or whomever' in mind...?

Of course. I dare say, I'm spending time with them right now.

[Still, just how literally would Regal take the "right now"? She does spend all of her free time with the people she cares about here in Luceti, after all. She glances down at her hands, which are folded neatly in her lap. Hm, she should do something with those to strengthen the hint. Maybe if she places one of them on the bed in-between herself and Regal. ... Yes, that might work.]

[He'd had a hunch as to whom she was referring to the moment she said it, but the hand placed between them is a dead giveaway to her meaning. What's most unexpected about this is the fact that he's actually pleased by her advances, something he hadn't expected to ever happen. Years of blaming himself and mourning Alicia can't just disappear that easily, nor can her memories... but here in Luceti, it's almost like a fresh start. Surely she would understand.]

I could not agree more.

[Slowly, hesitantly, he leans forward just a bit.]

Is that so? Then, I suppose that makes us both fortunate.

[The fact that Regal's actually leaning closer is making her just a tad nervous. She doesn't regret her advances, of course. Even so, she has next to no experience in matters like this, so it's all a bit trial-and-error. Plus, she has to compete with Alicia, which isn't a very pleasant thought. She'll give it her all to try and win Regal's affections, though. What better way to start than by taking his hand completely, now?]

It does indeed.

[Well, it isn't as if Regal has much in the way of practical experience either-- he and Alicia were young, and as a gentleman it was his duty to be chivalrous and polite to the lady. Physical intimacy wasn't considered proper, certainly not at their age.

When she takes his hand, the slightest tinge of pink crosses his cheeks but is gone in a matter of seconds; in response, he places his other hand over hers with a soft smile to assure her that he's all right with this.]

[The fact that he's returning the gesture is quite a relief for Gelda. It got rid of virtually all the leftover doubts she was still experiencing. While Regal's blush may have a quick one, Gelda's is still lingering on her cheeks. She's aware of that, though she doesn't particularly mind. She doesn't quite know what to say, either. Instead, she'll just give Regal another bright smile.]

[That single smile erases most of the vestiges of doubt that still remained deep within Regal's heart as well. Though Alicia will always remain with him, he's starting to feel ready to move on-- after all, wouldn't she wish for him to be happy? Didn't she say as much herself? If that's what she wished for, then remaining unhappy would not be honoring her memory the way she desired.

He's going to lean in a little closer, but he won't make any moves just yet, instead waiting to see how she reacts.]

[Luckily, Gelda doesn't have to bear an ex-lover in mind. Instead, she considers the fact that back home, she would have never gotten the opportunity to meet a wonderful man like Regal. After all, something like that simply hadn't been predicted in her Score. Even if it was, would she have had time to spend on him? Teaching was the largest part of her life in Keterburg, after all. But now, she was no longer limited by Auldrant's memory.

As he leans closer, she doesn't back away in the slightest. Instead, she gives his hand an encouraging squeeze.]

[Perhaps, in some strange way, being brought to Luceti was good for both of them as far as showing them what was truly important was concerned. Of course, they would never have met in their own worlds either-- something Regal is keenly aware of, but right now he shoves that thought to the back of his mind. What matters is right here and right now, and Gelda is squeezing his hand and smiling at him.

Leaning in a little bit closer...]

[He's getting awfully close now, isn't he? Gelda's eyes are instantly drawn down, towards his lips. Nothing could drag her attention away from Regal now, not even a village-wide explosion. He's right here, sitting on her bed, and they're about to...- Are they about to kiss? That's usually what situations like this lead to, but a part of her is still jumping with anxiousness, causing her heart to pump faster and faster.

Her eyelids slide shut just a bit. Not enough to actually close her eyes, but for some reason she can't quite keep them open either.]

[Kissing was certainly the intention, yes, and as far as Regal can tell she seems receptive to the idea (closing one's eyes, or at least almost closing them, is a pretty good indicator of an expected kiss if he's reading things right). He's going to close his own eyes and lean closer still to close the gap between the two of them, his lips meeting hers gently, chastely, still a bit hesitant as to how she will react.

This is nice... this is very nice...]

[Oh, hey, and now they're actually kissing. Gelda isn't certain whether she should open her mouth or not. Is that appropriate for a first kiss, or is it too fast? She wants very much to go that far, though. This is which is why her lips part just slightly before she can stop herself.

But it is very nice. Someone who'd met Regal for the first time would never have expected him to kiss in such a shy manner. By now, Gelda knew better than to think he'd be rough.]

[Sorry, Gelda, but Regal isn't quite ready to go that far just yet. It's not that he isn't enjoying the kiss-- on the contrary, he's enjoying it very much, and therein lies the problem. He doesn't want to go too far too fast, especially since he's still sorting out his feelings on the matter. Right now he's just going to keep the kiss chaste. However, he'll give her hand a brief squeeze as he kisses her to let her know that he is enjoying this.]

[The squeeze is very comforting indeed. However, aside from that Regal doesn't seem to be giving any kind of response. This is why Gelda's mouth shuts again after a moment, admitting defeat. It's still a nice kiss, even if it is somewhat innocent.]

[However, his other hand will snake around to rest lightly on the small of her back and pull her just a little closer in the kiss. Even if he isn't ready for a deep kiss yet, he wants to make sure she knows that this is what he wants. Be patient with him and he'll open up eventually; he's just got a lot of emotional baggage to deal with.]

[She can be patient, if that's what Regal wants. However, now she's having a bit of trouble deciding what she can do to show how much she appreciates this, without seeming too eager. She doesn't want to scare him away, after all. Placing her free hand on top of Regal's is the best she can come up with.]

[The message comes across loud and clear and he gives her hand an appreciative squeeze. When at last he breaks the kiss for air, he pulls back only enough to rest his forehead against hers, his breath warm on her face.]

... I thank you.

[Her eyes slip shut again as she shakes her head ever-so-slightly. She just can't fight the smile off her face either. Somehow, the situation comes across as being so amusing. Well, maybe she's just really, truly happy to know that Regal's here for her.]

For what?

[For Regal, there's a definite sense of awe and wonder, almost as if he can't quite believe this is really happening-- of all the things he'd expected to happen here in Luceti, falling in love wasn't one of them. Yet at the same time, he couldn't be happier.]

For everything... for being patient with me. I owe you far more than you know.

[The same counts for Gelda, of course. She hadn't expected to ever have a chance in love, even after arriving in Luceti. While this village is supposed to be a terrible place, it's given her a chance at a new life. In a way, Luceti signifies hope for her and she's quite content to accept that.]

Don't be silly. You don't owe me anything.

[She slips further onto the bed and will try to scoot sideways now, to lean against Regal. Maybe even rest her head on his shoulder. He's got a big chest and strong, manly arms, right? He should be able to handle a casual embrace, if he wants to.]

I always pay my debts.

[His smile has grown soft as he pulls her against him, arms wrapping carefully around her to hold her close. It's a gentle grip, not possessive at all, yet at the same time protective. This time, he'll protect what he loves. He won't let anything happen ever again. And to think, none of this would ever have happened if he hadn't been brought here...]

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