( CLOSED ) | I will still be here, stargazing

[hairstroke]

WHO: Anya, Xiaolang and Leon
WHERE: Recollé Square
WHEN: 12/23
WHAT: Leon takes Xiaolang and Anya (plus Jasmine) out stargazing in hopes of Anya and his younger cousin becoming friends.
WARNINGS: Too much fluff and adorable?

[ It's late at night when the cousins arrive at the park. At first, Leon was a little worried that the weather may interfere with their plans to stargaze with Anya since it can be unpredictable. Luckily for them, the sky was crystal clear and there wasn't a cloud in the sky! This was the perfect day to go stargazing. It's been a while since he's last done anything like this and while he couldn't deny that he was excited, his true intentions were for Anya and Xiaolang to meet. He's embarrassed to say this out loud, but she's a sweet girl and he figured that his cousin could use more friends, especially a nice girl like her.

Armed with blankets, doughnuts and hot chocolate (that they couldn't taste, unfortunately. curse this app!!) Jasmine was happily trotting along behind the cousins, spinning around and letting out a few joyful barks here and there. She loved the park but most importantly, she loved hanging out with her three favorite people in the world!!! The moment that Leon mentioned Anya to her, the poodle was nothing but excited to see her friend!!

Once they are at their designated meeting spot, Leon begins setting down a blanket while Jasmine keeps... spinning in excitment. She couldn't wait to see Anya!!!]

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[constellates]

[There goes the whole neighborhood.

Anya watches them both turn absolutely embarrassed and just hums happily. Innocently. There's a brief little happy giggle that is absolutely not at all devilish or amused. Nope! For now she'll occupy herself by letting Jasmine hop into her lap and nuzzle happily into her fur for a moment.

Then, returning her attention to the two of them - ]

Li... Ah - thank you. [A little nod, because that means that they're friends now right.]

Leon is right. You are very good at being thoughtful.

[WHAT GOOD BOYS. She scratches behind Jasmine's ear before letting her gaze rise up to the stars, her eyes sparkling back against the lights in the sky.]

Красивый... It is a very pretty night... Perfect for stargazing...!

[she'll help with that subject change]

[hairstroke]

[ I can't believe that Anya defeated the cousins in one fell swoop. Actually no, I totally can.

Jasmine lets out the happiest of noises as she felt Anya's warm touch into her fur. The giddy dog responds to the affection by giving her a doggy kiss on the cheek! ]

Y-You have a good eye for spotting out traits...

[ Even though he's trying to play it off as being arrogant, it's quite evident he's embarrassed. HE'S NOT SURE HOW HE MANAGED TO SURVIVE BEING HER FRIEND EITHER, XIAOLANG.

Thankfully she changed the subject. He lets out a shaky sigh and glances at the night sky. Looking at the stars was enough to calm his nerves. ]

You're right, there's not a cloud in the sky. It worked out perfectly for us. [ He glances over at his cousin. ] Do you need help setting up the telescope?

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[Xiaolang focuses his attention squarely on the telescope piece in his hands, trying to avoid looking directly at her, because god forbid if she says something nice about him again!! Gosh!! But the heat generating off of his face is enough to nearly puff up clouds of steam in the chilly air, and he merely mumbles something incoherent in lieu of a response. His eyes do dart to Leon for the briefest of seconds, however, a small, irritated look crossing briefly across his face. It's a look that clearly says 'Just what have you been telling other people about me??', although he's too flustered now to say it aloud. Leon was proud of him, he knew, but having him constantly brag about him to other people was a bit embarrassing.

But YES, thank goodness for topic changes!! Please get these two dweebs to get over themselves-- Xiaolang shakes his head quickly at his cousin's question, finally getting his mind to where it was before all of-- this.]

No, I'm fine. It's pretty easy to put together. You picked it out well. [He moves back to the telescope, fitting in the lens piece, before moving on to the next bit. His gaze does join theirs upwards, however, and the glittering backdrop above does garner the smallest, briefest of smiles.] The cold makes it ideal for us to see them clearly, too. There's not nearly as much humidity to muck up the few.

[Of course you'd approach this from a technical standpoint, Xiaolang...]

[constellates]

[Anya watches them interact for a moment, idly petting Jasmine in her lap and giggling at the sweet dog's antics. Still though... she loves family. She loves everything about the warmth of spending good times with friends and she takes a moment to just appreciate this. It feels so... kind.

She hugs Jasmine closer to her before speaking up again.]

Leon got this telescope...? [Despite the length of the last word, she repeats it so much that she doesn't even so much as stumble.] It is very nice!

Do you go stargazing often, Li?

[hairstroke]

That's good to hear. I didn't want to pick one that was too complicated or anything. [ At the compliment, Leon's quick to smirk and run a hand through his hair. ] Of course, my choices are always excellent. I pick nothing but the best.

[ Of course this nerd has to use this as a chance to toot his own horn. How anyone can talk to him for more than five seconds is truly a mystery.

He glances over at Anya and nods, this time with a smile. Even though she has the power to fluster him and turn him into the biggest stuttering mess, she's a nice girl. It filled his heart with warmth to see his dear cousin and her getting along and for Jasmine to be so attached to her. As much as he tries to deny it, being with family and friends is a wonderful feeling. ]

I did. It's part of his Christmas present but I figured that since we're going stargazing, he could open it up early. It's supposed to be a really high quality telescope.