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07: suddenly hats [video]

Okay, it might just be me, but doesn't anyone else think it's strange that all these hats are sticking on people's heads? I'm pretty sure it's another curse, but 'oh look you have a hat stuck on your head' just seems a little...I dunno, weak?

...

You know, I wonder what would happen if you put a hat on top of another hat that someone was wearing.

[Clearly someone should do this. For science.

But not Nanaki, no. She is not the wearer of hats.]

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[He enters gratefully and carefully before handing her the box her present is in.]

Happy birthday, Nanaki. Also, please, whatever you do, don't make a mess around me or I'll have to clean it up in a fit of OCD. You mind if I crash here until I get this thing off me?

[Davesprite points to the stereotypical lacey scarf thing that French maids wear. Hell if he knows what it's actually called.]

[She doesn't open the box yet, and instead she is focused on Davesprite's plight.]

Well no, I don't mind, but wouldn't it be easier to just get someone to take it off for you?

[He stares at her.]

What. Please tell me it's not that simple to take it off. If it is, I'm going to kill whoever put this on my head.

[Okay, not really, but dude.]

According to Leo it is.

[Speaking of which.]

He also knew it was my birthday. A little birdie told him, apparently.

You wouldn't happen to know anything about that, would you?

[Davesprite acquires an innocent look.]

I might've mentioned it in passing at the festival while looking for a present. I don't recall.

You 'don't recall.'

[Whoops she's going to be a little mean here.]

You know, I 'don't recall' if I washed the dishes today or not.

[Woooooow rude.

There is a pause before Davesprite gives in to the compulsion to actually go check her kitchen. If there are dishes to be washed, then he must clean them.

God, he must sound like Kid right now.]

You had to say that, didn't you?

[The kitchen is nice and clean, Nanaki was just saying it for trolling purposes.

But she's had her fun now, so she'll walk over to where he is and pull the maid hat off of him.]

Sorry, but the look on your face was priceless.

[Rolling his eyes behind his shades.]

Okay, I deserved that, but thanks for taking that ridiculous scarf thing whatever the hell off. I was about to go crazy in my apartment.

It's too bad, it looked cute on you.

[Davesprite the maid, it's the perfect look for him.

But now Nanaki is turning back to the present.]

Is it okay for me to open this now? Or should I bake a cake first?

I would've worn it for irony's sake, but since it made me feel OCD? Gonna have to pass it up.

[It totally is.]

Doesn't really matter. It's your birthday, so you can do whatever you want.

I'll remember that for after the curse is over.

[Meido Davesprite will be a thing.

But she moves the box to the table and sets it down there so she can open it up. When it's open, she sort of just stares at the present for a moment before pulling out the dress and unfolding it.

The shock is a good thing, she is genuinely amazed by this.]

You...you remembered that I like pink.

[And that she likes dresses, especially cute dresses like this one.]

[Excellent. Vatheon is ready for this. ~~Maybe.~~

If he's honest with himself, he's actually pretty nervous about her reaction to the gift. Davesprite had to guess her size, as embarrassing as that was when he went to get it. He resists the urge to fidget, leaning casually against the counter instead.

The statement seems promising, though!]

Yup. Plus, I thought you'd look--[Pretty. Cute.]--good in it. If it doesn't fit, you can always get it resized or trade it for a different size.

[She hadn't even thought about the size yet, she'll try it on later to make sure it fits, but even if it doesn't she's still elated. She honestly hadn't expected Davesprite to remember a few throwaway comments about things she likes, and it's making her re-evaluate her (already positive) opinions about him.

When he says that, though, she looks up at him with a warm smile. Then she sets the dress down and takes a step over to give Davesprite a hug.]

Thank you.

[Okay, the hug is totally not expected, and catches him off guard for a second. Blushing a light orange, Davesprite tentatively hugs her back.]

You're welcome.

[It takes her a moment or two to realize how awkward suddenly hugs might be, but when she does she pulls away and stammers a bit as she tries to explain herself.]

I'm sorry, I- people don't usually give me thoughtful gifts like that.

[Oh no she's doing a cute thing why must she do the cute thing this blush needs to go away.]

Hugs are acceptable forms of saying "thanks," too. What kinda cake did you have in mind?

Aaah, maybe chocolate? It's a good flavor to go with, everyone likes chocolate.

[She doesn't really have a favorite flavor of cake. Ice cream, on the other hand...

But she will go over to the cupboards to look and see if she has the stuff to make a cake anyway.]

Can't go wrong with that. Though, if you don't have the stuff for it, we can always go out for birthday cheesecake.

[Davesprite has the sense to move out of her way.]

You want some help making it or should I just sit here and be pretty while I bug you?

[She is actually missing a few ingredients, so.]

Actually, cheesecake sounds good. Let's go get some.

Awesome. Let's go on a cheesecake tour.

[He would be a gentleman and offer to pay for it all, but this is Vatheon. The land of free shit.]

[Land of Free Shit and Overindulgence. LOFSAO?

Anyway, off they go for cheesecake funtiems! Nanaki is trusting Davesprite to lead the way, though, since she doesn't know where to go.]

Let's not go out the window, though. I can't fly, so it would be a messy end to our outing.

[Hell yes.

Davesprite totally has a few places to go, and decides to go with the one that doesn't have a classy dress code.]

Well, I could always carry you while I fly. Not exactly the same experience, but it's a thought.

[Since he offered, she may be considering it.]

Could you actually lift me? I'm not exactly light.

I've been trained to swordfight ever since I was a baby. Contrary to what my scrawny frame makes people believe, I can lift you without too much trouble.

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