In which Cecile receives a kindly gift from Lucas while on patrol.
Semeus Lucc: where would Lucas find Cecile?
LAC768: Well...she's patrolling....so....
LAC768: Probably walking around...ahm....the outskirts of the forest?
Semeus Lucc: ...xD;
Lucas: *looking around for Cecile*
Cecile: *prodding a suspicious-looking bush with her foot, just in case there are suspicious things behind it*
Lucas: *finds Cecile and taps her over the head with a little parcel* Patrolling, Cecile?
Cecile: Ah--*spins around expecting an ambush*--!!
...Oh, Sir Lucas!!! *hasty bow*
Lucas: Hey. *little smile* I'd almost forgotten to give you this. *presents the package to Cecile*
Cecile: *blinks* Huh...? *looks to the parcel, then back up at him* But it is not my birthday yet, Sir Lucas. And it is far too early for the holidays.
Lucas: Early Christmas gift, remember? *takes her hand and places the package in it* I don't normally go back on my word.
Cecile: O-oh. .//////. I am flattered. But I cannot open it now--I must save it for Christmas!!!
Lucas: *smile* I really rather you open it now and use it. It's getting colder.
Cecile: *looks back down at the package* ...If you feel that would be better. .....Perhaps I can wrap them back up for Christmas and pretend it is a surprise?
Lucas: *laughs merrily* You don't need to do that, but if it makes you happy, I'm not protesting.
Cecile: Okay! *seriously unwraps the parcel*
Lucas: *shoves his hands in his pockets and watches her carefully*
Cecile: :O~! (mun assumes they are what I think they are~)
Semeus Lucc: (we've all mentioned it the other time tho :D Dear lovely orange legwarmers~ <3)
Lucas: *smile again* Right color?
Cecile: They are orange--!!!!
Cecile: Oh--*looks around helplessly, forgetting she's holding the unwrapped gift, and flails*--I don't know how to repay you!!!
Semeus Lucc: (I wonder if Cecile's hair is available for ruffling... 9_9)
LAC768: (Peggi has her armor, so yes. :3)
Semeus Lucc: (It'd be bad tho if she had nothing on her head.. :x it's cold...)
Semeus Lucc: (D: wah!)
LAC768: (XD I've scolded Peggi though...she says she has plans. >__>)
Lucas: Keep warm and don't fall ill this season. *pats and ruffles Cecile's hair* That'll be payment enough.
Cecile: Ah--I will do my very best. I do not want to get sick like the last time. ._. *clings to the legwarmers*
Lucas: Good. *approving look which turns pensive* Cecile, do you know Mel?
Cecile: Miss Mel? *tilts her head* She is friendly with me, yes, but I have not spoken with her in a long time.
Lucas: Do you know what she'd like for Christmas? *brings a hand up to his head and rubs his neck in embarassment* I don't know her at all, so I'm at loss as to what gift she'd like for Christmas.
Cecile: *buries her hands in the folds of her new leg warmers* Well...she is very fond of her friend Branky. And she's a member of the SDIS, so she likes spying! :O
Lucas: Perhaps, but... *frowns a bit* I don't think a secret santa would gift his giftee's friend, or encourage her to get in trouble...
Cecile: Would there be some way for you to give her a gift that would encourage her to spy, but in a nice way?
Lucas: *thoughtful* ...maybe.
Cecile: Lady Wendel once said something about her liking tomatoes....*exhales and watches her breath fog up*
Lucas: *nods minimally* I'll think of something... *looks at Cecile and the foggy breath* Maybe it's time to go inside, hm?
Cecile: You may go inside, but I still have to patrol by the lake! :O
Lucas: Will you be warm enough?
Cecile: Of course!!!!! *nods firmly* I have my new leg warmers. :3 And if I am still cold, I shall just have to run in place.
Lucas: Alright then. *nods and ruffles her hair again* As long as you don't get ill, it's fine.
Cecile: I never wish to be sick again, Sir Lucas. *smiles, finding that she slightly enjoys having her hair ruffled* It was terrible. ._. Mostly.
Lucas: It is. *enjoys ruffling it and will whenever her hair's uncovered* Anyway, I should let you finish your patrolling so you can go back inside as soon as possible.
Cecile: Go back inside...? Sir Lucas, I spend all day outside, except for the evening meal and when I sleep in my room. It is too cold to stay outside to sleep.
Lucas: The less time you spend in the cold, the more likely you'll stay healthy.
Cecile: ...I did not know that. ._. I've always spent most of the winter outdoors, so I did not think it was a problem.
Lucas: If you keep active and warm, I suppose it's not as much of a problem...
Cecile: *rocks back and forth on her feet and bites her lip* Perhaps I can turn in early for today. There are no suspicious bushes in this area anyway.
Lucas: ... *ruffles again* I'll help you on your last leg of patrolling, then we'll -both- go in and have ourselves a nice cup of hot chocolate, how's that?
Cecile: *beams, then regains composure and salutes sternly* I am very appreciative for your offer, Sir Lucas. We will cover more ground if we work together!!
Lucas: *smiles and salutes back* Great. Let's get going then.
Cecile: *follows behind obediently*