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[is_mafia]

[Giotto was on the lookout for any and all Christmas decorations that could possibly be the magical kissing sort, because he really did not want to be kissed. The only problem with this plan was the castle was filled with Christmas decorations and really, it could be anything. Maybe the safest place was outside the castle itself, even though it had seemed to get cold overnight. It couldn't honestly decorate the town, could it?

And he could sense the boy in the library, possibly trying to avoid the exact same thing. Usually he also hid in the library, but he didn't want to scare him like last time. And since he was not in the town, the town seemed like the best place to go for the day.

Also, Ino lived in town. Perhaps he would run into her and apologize for how rude he had been to her a few days ago. He had been upset, yes, but that didn't mean he could make little of her problems or shut the journal on her.

So he bundled himself up in a black long coat and a scarf, and walked down to the lobby. Of course, he has no idea that nutcrackers are the magical kissing decorations, and that they literally have populated the lobby and that by passing through there, he has left himself completely open to being kissed by anyone who would walk by him.]

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[ftssusstgsetfwe]

[Rapunzel tried to avoid the nutcrackers, but being locked up in her room? No way. It was way too uncomfortable, now that she'd had a taste of freedom. So she was just trying to be careful, especially as she headed through the lobby.

A familiar face distracted her, though, and she grinned.] Hello, Giott-- [...Wow. He's really gorgeous.] Oh.

[is_mafia]

...Oh? [He stops and turns to look at her. Right now, he isn't near any nutcrackers, so he still has his head. And he sees the look on her face.

Oh no.] Ah, Rapunzel...

[ftssusstgsetfwe]

You look really... Really nice today.

[is_mafia]

And I think that is just the magic talking. [He takes a few steps back, away from her, before she does anything she might possibly regret.] Rapunzel, you actually don't believe that.

[ftssusstgsetfwe]

Of course I do... What are you talking about? I feel it. You're lovely. And really sweet.

[ino]

[oh hey what a coincidence! she's getting ready to go outside, too! she doesn't seem to notice him just yet, she's just pulling on some mittens and buttoning up her coat to go outside]

[is_mafia]

[He sees her, and sticks his hands in his pockets, almost sheepish and walks over to her.] Ino.

[ino]

[she blinks, glancing back as she pulls on a mitten. she doesn't look mad, though -- in fact, she'll smile when she sees him]

Ah, hey, Giotto.

[is_mafia]

[He smiles back at her.] Ah... I wanted to apologize for the other day. [He runs his hand through his hair.] Just because I was upset, it gave me no right to ignore you nor shut the journal on you.

[ino]

[she listens thoughtfully]

Well, it was a personal topic, right? I'm not surprised you got upset.

[buuuut]

You were kind of mean, though.

[peacockherald]

<sub>[Vanyel was getting ready to head out as well, bundled up to keep warm as he trudged across the land to the barn where Yfandes was waiting, bundled up safe and warm. As important as winter might be to the seasonal cycle, he had to admit it was not one of his favorite seasons, even if it was perfect excuse to layer more clothing. He might be a herald, but he was a bit of a peacock all the same.

He spotted Giotta - aka, Big Tsuna - on the way and he had to smile. He had rather enjoyed talking to the man and giving him a tour, but had not had the chance to see him since, what with his long sleep.]</sub>

Giotto. It has been a time since we last spoke.

[is_mafia]

[He turns at that familiar voice from when he first arrived and smiles.] Vanyel. It has been. Where ahve you been?

[peacockherald]

Well, it seems I was put to sleep for six weeks out in the gardens, so, that is where.

_{[He shrugged helplessly.]}

[is_mafia]

...The castle does that to people? [but for what reason?]

[peacockherald]

It would seem. It was my loss, which I suppose is easier and nicer than be transformed into an animal again, though it left me rather... disoriented.

[wishmadeinfire]

<sub>[Winter, Ashura's least favorite time of the year. So cold, when he himself relied on fire and warmth. But he could not stay cooped up in the Castle like a hermit. How pathetic would that be? Besides, Svitana needed his attention, and he wanted to go shopping for some winter flowers to decorate the suite he shared with his lover.

So he swept into the lobby, his floor length black hair flowing behind him, a small knot in the back set with mistletoe and holly as decorate, and wrapped up in a thick silver and green long coat that looked more like a very thick Japanese robe of some sort.

He spotted Giotto, who seemed also ready to go out, and was glad to find someone else to brave the cold with him.]</sub>

Braving the winter air as well, are we?

_{[He offered a nice smile to the other man, tugging his thick coat tighter.]}

[is_mafia]

[He looks over at the over man, giving a polite smile and a nod.] Ah, yes. It seems safer out there than it is in here.

[wishmadeinfire]

Safer?

_{[He cocked his head curiously, wondering if something had snuck into the castle he was not aware of.]}

[is_mafia]

Ah, away from magical Christmas decorations. Or so I hope.

[wishmadeinfire]

Oh! You mean the nutcrackers.

_{[He had figured it out by now, but then, having been here as long as he had been, it was expected SOMETHING would be about this time.]}

Ahah yes, one of the Castle's more harmless pranks.

[akito]

[ WOW THIS PERSON LOOKS A LOT LIKE TSUNA.

EXCEPT ACTUALLY MARGINALLY ATTRACTIVE. ]

[is_mafia]

[And hello, child staring at him from across the lobby. Why are you staring?]

[akito]

[ Because this is so weird... Why do you look like Tsuna? Too weird!!

So he'll just keep staring while trying to process what the deal is.

ಠ_ಠ ]

[is_mafia]

[He stares for long enough that Giotto actually looks over at him and clears his throat.] Yes?

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[akito]

[ WHOOPS. CAUGHT. ]