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Raven ([personal profile] oldspyce) wrote in [community profile] melodiesoflife2015-10-07 06:30 pm

001 Arrow of Love | Auction Dates

Who: Raven/Rukia & Raven/Zelda
What: Auction Dates in Action
When: Oct 7th & Oct 8th
Where: House B-03 & Balicea
Warnings: None so far.

[ Prompt I ]

Raven thought it fit to spend the date doing something they were both familiar with. It was how they originally met, only this time they would make dessert instead, crepes in particular. He himself wasn't too fond of sweets, but he knew women typically were.

Rukia would hear a knock on the door, though they had scheduled this "date" so she wouldn't be all too surprised to find him at her door step. He wen't through the trouble of gathering the necessary ingredients so they could start right away. Perhaps they would get to know each other, though he was more likely to inquire about her than to share about himself.

Upon opening the door, she would find the gruffy man stationed on the welcome mat, if there was one, with a friendly smile. He carried a bag that had everything they would need for the treat. Raven figured that she deserved something nice. After the display of her determination to win a bid for him, of all people. He didn't think he was worthless, but that brought about a different value.

"Hey there!"

[ Prompt II ]

| BEACH |
It was a tad rainy to fully enjoy the beach, which was kind of a drag since this was the first time Raven had ventured outside of the mainland since he arrived here. He had done a lot of traveling back on his world, and while he wasn't fond of it, he still wanted to know what he was dragged into. He just so happened to use this date with Zelda as a guise to get out in a casual sense, without raising any unwanted suspicion.

At the very least they could enjoy the indoor pools that weren't far from the shore. Raven figured it might be nice for Zelda as well, though she was the one who won the bid. Her intentions weren't clear to him, but he had things in mind he wanted to do, she just happened to agree to them. Outside of their initial contact, he didn't really know her.
damn_juicebox: (Gotcha!)

[personal profile] damn_juicebox 2015-10-12 03:30 pm (UTC)(link)
"Understood," she agreed, turning the strawberries cut-side-down to start dicing them...but not before eating one to take the edge off of her hunger. She hadn't eaten beforehand, but she was fine with eating sweets for dinner. There was nothing wrong with it.

It certainly smelled appetizing, the mix of the sugars and the tartness of the berries. The chunks she cut weren't perfectly even, but they were close enough to be passable.

"What's your favorite food?" she asked as she worked. There was still much she wanted to learn about him, and this seemed like a nice, safe question to start with. Perhaps some day in the future she'd learn to make that dish and surprise him with it as thanks for his culinary lessons.
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[personal profile] damn_juicebox 2015-10-13 06:17 pm (UTC)(link)
"None?" That surprised her. Most people had at least one dish they favored, so it was unusual to find someone who enjoyed nothing. Was eating an obligation? Or perhaps...

...He was worried about his weight?

No, she thought with grit teeth. It just wasn't something he took pleasure from personally. And yet, he had such a talent! He must have worked hard to get as good as he was, and he'd offered to teach her too.

She set down the knife, her expression thoughtful.

"You learned for the sake of others, then," she concluded, regarding Raven curiously. "You're very thoughtful." She'd already known he was kind, given his reaction to her apology, but she didn't realize just how deep that kindness ran.
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[personal profile] damn_juicebox 2015-10-14 02:52 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh my, and so modest, too~" she cooed, teasing. Compliments were supposed to abound on dates, so therefore, she felt sufficiently justified. "Mister Archer is so humble. What a manly presence you have, Mister Archer. Will I ever match your innate talents, Mister Archer?"

She chuckled as she scraped the strawberries into the bowl with the flat of her knife. Of course, he was actually being honest, but she didn't know that. Her mind had already been made up: he's a nice person, and clearly someone she feels comfortable with if she can joke like this.
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[personal profile] damn_juicebox 2015-10-15 02:28 pm (UTC)(link)
No reaction? Not even a twitch of the brow. ...Disappointing. She followed his instructions, glancing at his face and trying to read it. Either he wasn't used to this kind of behavior, or she'd stepped over another line.

Had she gone too far? Renji told her she always thought about things too much, but now she wasn't sure.

She slid in a slab of butter, tilting the pan to let it melt and coat the the hot surface before measuring out the batter and spreading it thin.

"...Did I misspeak?" She had to ask. This dating stuff was difficult to figure out.
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[personal profile] damn_juicebox 2015-10-15 06:16 pm (UTC)(link)
She stared intently at the crepe, not wanting to make a mistake. She needed to be watchful, and gentle. Rukia didn't realize so much care went into a dessert she had assumed to be fairly simple.

Just when she was starting to fear that she'd made another irreparable social blunder, he posed his question. Rukia lifted her head, blinking, and looked at him. That was...the first thing he'd asked her about herself.

It made her a little happy.

"I suppose the term most people are familiar with is 'Soul Reaper,' she clarified, carefully edging the tip of the metal spatula under the crepe to ease it out of the pan and flip it. It wrinkled despite her best efforts, but she tried to straighten it out. "It is our job to guide departed souls to the afterlife, as well as to exorcise those souls that have become twisted and monstrous so that they too might know peace." The corners of her mouth lifted into a smile. "It is a duty in which I take great pride."
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[personal profile] damn_juicebox 2015-10-16 01:06 am (UTC)(link)
"I wouldn't know how to answer that," she laughed, relaxing. She scooped up the crepe to place it on a plate, then began to work on another. This one, she was sure, would turn out much better than the previous one. "According to my file, I was about to be promoted to serve as my captain's lieutenant. It's an enormous honor."

She smiled at Raven, then tipped her head back to cast her gaze to the ceiling. "Captain Ukitake is a very kind man, well-liked and respected by all his subordinates. He hasn't filled the lieutenant's vacancy in forty years." She didn't think she could ever fill Kaien's sandals, but she had already made up her mind to do everything she could to act in a manner that would have pleased him.

"I understand that your men held a great deal of respect and admiration for you as well, did they not?"
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[personal profile] damn_juicebox 2015-10-16 01:53 am (UTC)(link)
"You truly are unnecessarily modest," she smiled, flipping the crepe with more certainty. Perhaps he still harbored some degree of guilt over his past. There was likely little she could do to boost his spirits in that regard. But she could do her best to be a good date and ensure he had an enjoyable evening.

One more flip, and the crepe landed neatly on the plate. Rukia studied the results, then perked up. "--Oh! That one came out great!" she exclaimed triumphantly. "What do you think? I'm getting the hang of this!"

How someone could be so proud of such a small accomplishment was a mystery indeed.

"What shall we do after this? Do you have any favorite hobbies? Sights you would like to see?"
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[personal profile] damn_juicebox 2015-10-16 02:56 pm (UTC)(link)
"Ah, good! A traditional dating activity," she nodded sagely, a little relieved that the task would be a simple one. She would have been at a loss if he'd suggested skating, or some sort of sport. "I should be able to perform adequately, then." Walks were common in the scenarios she'd studied.

Rukia tackled the ugly crepe first, for practice. She couldn't recall the specifics of how the crepe stall assembled their desserts. Spread the sauce...? That looked right. Then load it with filling and fold! It...looked a little lumpy. Hm. Perhaps if she only put it in one half and then folded it over.

The second was far more presentable, and as she took more pride in the results, that was what she offered to Raven...unaware that he didn't care for it either way.

"Fine work! Thank you, you've taught me well."
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[personal profile] damn_juicebox 2015-10-22 09:43 pm (UTC)(link)
"Ah, thank you," she beamed. She was enjoying hers, ugly as it was. And since she wasn't aware of Raven's culinary preferences, she assumed he was teaching her the dishes that he himself preferred to eat.

There would be a mountain of crepes in his future. Suffer.

Even if her first attempt wasn't perfect, she hadn't expected to be an instant master. There was still much to learn and hours of practice to dedicate to the art of cooking. She would try again and again. ...And Raven could sample the results.

She finished her bite before she raised her eyebrows questioningly. "What shall I do differently next time?" She thought she'd followed the instructions closely, but perhaps not closely enough.
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[personal profile] damn_juicebox 2015-10-23 12:06 am (UTC)(link)
"We can leave shortly," she promised, taking his plate and eating what was left. One did not waste food in the slums, and even though that was years ago, the habit hadn't died. Besides, she hadn't eaten dinner, so there was plenty of room. "Allow me to clean up, then I'll grab my jacket."

She wanted to save the rest of the batter for later, so she put the bowl into the icebox. She was certain her roommates would enjoy the treat, and Rukia would enjoy the extra cooking experience.

"Where will we be going? Is it a surprise?" She looked pumped about the experience, whatever it happened to be. "Would you like me to hold your hand, or your arm?" She didn't seem shy about either option.
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[personal profile] damn_juicebox 2015-10-23 12:55 am (UTC)(link)
Or maybe he just had the misfortune to bid on someone who was just that excited about being able to experience a traditional courtship ritual of the living, who was desperate to ensure that she played her role exceptionally well.

Or both. They could both be fully blamed, really.

Her face lit up at the mention of a surprise, and she nodded sharply. "Understood. I'll return shortly!" Flicking the dishwater from her hands, Rukia rushed up the stairs and turned into her room. When she came back, she was pulling on the purple peacoat she'd bought along with the rest of the outfit, drawing her hair out of the collar and buttoning up the front.

When she got to the bottom of the steps, she paused to look at Raven, sizing him up and down. "We match!" she declared triumphantly, giving him a thumbs up. That hadn't even been intentional, but she was quite pleased at the coincidence.

With everything tidied up, Rukia was ready to go, and it seemed Raven was as well. She followed him out the front door, turning to lock up behind them. Once they reached the bottom of the steps, she curled her fingers around the crook of his elbow. "Ready."
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[personal profile] damn_juicebox 2015-10-23 01:16 am (UTC)(link)
He did seem a little stiff, she noticed. Was he nervous? She had a few ideas as to what was contributing to any possible tension he held, but thought it wise to keep those theories to herself. Instead, she just gave his arm a pat with her other hand.

"Relax," she smiled up at him. "We're friends. And you're doing just fine." So far, this date was turning out to closely match what she'd studied. It wasn't quite so dramatic, but she figured that was due more to the fictional element in the books that was meant to hook the reader.

It was pretty clear from the look on her face that she was fully enjoying herself. It was nice to spend some quality time together, just the two of them. She could understand why people would bid on dates at an auction.

She kept pace at his side, the black flats she wore tapping lightly on the cobbled streets as she took in the sights. She wasn't sure where they were going, but she liked the mystery.

"You've been on many dates in the past, have you not?" she asked, lifting her chin to look up at him. "What's your favorite kind?"

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