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Valentines;
Sometimes you just get ideas on the actual day and then you regret not having thought of it before but OH WELL
Diane;
I love you for your dedication to your work and good journalism, as well as your adventures with Toast. I'm glad leaving Route didn't mean losing you as a friend.
"So is it a starfish or a star or a paopu fruit?" Sora asked, peering at the chocolate that Kairi had just (rather forcibly) gifted them with; Riku cast a glance over at their benefactor, and then quietly muttered, "Let's say it's got endless possibilities and just eat them."
Aly;
I love you for just how fiercely you not only love your characters, but your friends. You really want what's best for them, and I think that's amazing.
Valentine's Day chocolate was one thing, and White Day gifts were another, but Roxas couldn't help but wish for a Sea Salt Ice Cream Day to share his absolutely favorite treat with Mary instead-- but then she pointed out that was practically every day with him.
Ty;
I love you for your enthusiasm and your resilience, and the way you can so easily connect to so many different people who love you.
Baymax had decided to lend a hand to Hiro's romantic escapades by generating lazy floating heart patterns across himself, and Ruby had asked, straight-faced, "Does he also come with a cool flame pattern?"
Rex;
I love you for winning your hard-fought battle to end up in a better workplace and for your unabashed love for all of the Fate/things I will perhaps one day understand.
BUT REALLY I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU LIKE AND I LEGIT KNOW NOTHING ABOUT FATE/GO THAT I COULD WRITE ABOUT THIS IS LIKE AN I.O.U SENTENCE PROMISE!!!!!
Nata;
I love you for your cheery attitude and your extremely powerful love for a man who ditched me in the middle of the ocean.
Steven never really wanted anyone to mindlessly agree with him, because of his looks or his status-- so whenever Wallace agreed, with a hint of mirth to his tone, and swept into a playful bow (or disagreed, really), it only made Steven love him all the more.
Auste;
I love you for all of your hard work doing the lawyerly things and your adorable romance with your boyfriend! I'm so happy he's good to you.
"They're all from Mrs. Oldbag," Kay began, reading the card attached to one of at least thirty assorted boxes of chocolate (and a chocolate statue Edgeworth feared was meant to be crafted in his likeness); he shook his head and very quickly retreated from his own office, deciding, No, not today.
Kate;
I love you for how easy you are to talk to and just how much care and attention you give to your beautiful failures.
The massive chocolate heart was meant for the both of them to share, Chisa insisted, and it turned out that she did mean share-- because the SHSL Housekeeper wouldn't budge until Sakakura and Munakata had both started nibbling on it together.
Danica/Flynn;
I love you for your sweetness, your beautiful art and your dedication to doing the best you can with it, and hopefully your ability to sleep before nine in the morning.
The best way to spend Valentine's, in Souji's opinion, was with Naoto settled in his lap-- even with her hat's brim tugged down over her eyes, he could still see her ears turning red, and it made it all the more enjoyable.
Seth;
I love you for your infinite amounts of patience, even if your work doesn't deserve it, and just how approachable you are.
It had started when they were younger, and Sorey and Mikleo never really lost the habit of curling up so close together that when they breathed, it was in perfect unison.
Aki;
I love you for your insomniac tendencies, your appreciation of all things musical and delicious desserts and for being the best anagram ever.
Yang finally had to put her foot down after Kashuu took twenty minutes to meticulously decorate one piece of chocolate, insisting that they did have to be done within twelve hours.
Anna;
I love you for how sweet and smart you've always been, and for being my friend over the course of all of these years and I will love you even more when you let me steal your dog.
Sometimes, Hana just happened to enjoy creating multiple braids of varying sizes-- if just because it was always fun to see how long it took to get Shiro frustrated enough to try undoing all of them in the hopes that he could sink his fingers in her hair instead.
Boba;
I love you for your creativity, the way you flawlessly pick up character voices, and how we had that one thread where we both screamed at each other because we're awkward fools.
One time Noire had asked him to hug her from the front, because all of his "tactical surprise hugs" from behind either made her scream, fall over, or elbow him in self-defense; Morgan agreed, but as he came dashing towards her, arms outstretched, Noire resigned herself to the fact that she was doomed to fall anyway.
Chlor;
I love you for just how much FUN you are, and your incredible generosity with bestowing me with icons what the heck Chlor gosh!!!!
"It is, perhaps, not quite as majestic as Cerberus," Saiduq spoke up, taking the spatula to smooth a rougher piece of the chocolate demon that now stood at his shoulder, "But I'm certain you'll find enjoyment in partaking--"
Yamato closed the door very quickly.
Squee;
I love you for your sadism and your masochism and your utter drive and capability just to make things fun. You're forever awesome.
Valentine's celebrations involved an actual human heart, and Will sighed, slightly wistful, and handed the salt shaker to Hannibal.
Dani;
I love you for your sweet energy and how you always get me interested in small children who are inevitably going to hurt the hell out of me.
"Where's mine?" Kano whined, lips quirking at the edges-- and Kido slammed a box of chocolates on top of his head and told him in no uncertain terms to stay out of the kitchen while she was making dinner.
Miru;
I love you for your drive and your determination and how much you push yourself, regardless of how tired you are-- and how easy you are to get along with, of course!
No one dared to ask Klaus exactly why his shirt was torn into shreds still hanging tenaciously from his arms, especially when he was focused on handing out chocolate to all of Libra's workers with extreme gravitas.
Metin;
I love you for being the best and occasionally most aggravating otouto ever-- so yes, best otouto.
Future trips to his home understandably had her a little wary, but Souma never once failed to take Reika's hand in his, squeezing it warmly when he announced that he and "the future Mrs. Souma" had come back.
Bun;
I love you for just how willing you are to thread and talk and how cute you are without even trying!
Blake never admitted it, and Sun never pointed it out, that when they found a nice patch of sunlight, Blake always gravitated to it and ended up half-dozing in pure bliss while he fought back a grin and kept an eye on her.
Tara;
I love you for your badassery, your beautiful icons and just what a fun and energetic person you've been to befriend!
There were many things Yuri would agree to do for his best friend, including and not limited to pinning him to a table and kissing the hell out of him, but he still flatly refused Flynn's homemade cooking at every single turn.
DTN;
I love you for still putting up with me after all these years and reconnecting with me through Trails of Cold Sobbing--
Alisa turned down every attempt to pat her head, but she did finally agree to sit between his legs and let Rean run a brush through her hair, and then his fingers-- with a reprimanding swat at his head when he rested a palm on her head anyway.
Jena;
I love you for your amazing talent and the courage you had to journey all that way to Japan... I know you had reservations but I'm so happy you made the choice to do it and that you're happy there now.
Sapphire looked at the Luvdisc Ruby clutched, then the one down in her arms he'd just shoved there, then over to Ruby's blushing face... and blankly asked, "You want us to battle with these?"
Ramey;
I love you for being my sister from another mister look we'll be here all night if I gush NOW
It involved a poker round, a barfight, and screaming about gun names with Vasquez probably winning when he stopped speaking English (thus preventing Faraday from arguing effectively), and it ended with the two of them naked with no regrets except that Faraday's horse had gone missing during that time.
Rune;
I love you for your eagerness to greet everyone in the morning/afternoon and how you're still staying strong, despite everything. Hang in there.
An outing with Laura tended to result in the two of them facing off, ducking swings and lunging forward with matching smiles on their faces-- because what was an outing without giving the experience your all?
Kamilah;
I love you for being so strong, both physically and emotionally, and for always thinking of others even when we really need to spoil you much more.
The bouquet was one thing, and the flower crown was another, but when Viktor kept skipping behind Yuuri throwing flower petals about him as though he was heralding spring, Yuuri told him he appreciated the gesture but please, no.
Francy;
I love you for your confidence and your disastrous cooking skills but please hire a kitchen bodyguard before you catch yourself on fire.
Never would Jay have thought to regret the song of the Oresoren until Ling had not only learned it, but sang it... constantly... despite several threats of increasing intensity.
Gore;
I love you for your puns and your friendliness and amiability and BUT GOD THE PUNS
The hamsters were meant to convey a message to his lady, that she drew him deeper into darkness with her beguiling nature and that he welcomed her into that world, but Sonia only squealed about how cute they were in their little capes and Gundam had to settle for that radiant smile instead.
Tim;
I love you for your humor and your creativity and your ability to play probably every single male character in RWBY.
Emerald thought, for all of three seconds, about asking Mercy about his Valentine's plans... until she saw him making seductive eyes at his mirror-- and from there, she simply kept walking.
Beech;
I love you for your dedication to creating new and heartbreaking characters, how easy it is to plot and talk to you, and for just how much you spoil me by existing.
When asked if she really didn't mind the cold, Juna laughed, waving a hand as if to lift the doubt on Aisemant's face, and explained, "It makes me want to run around and when I get too hot running around, it's absolutely perfect, so I love it!"
Silver-who-is-not-from-Route;
I love you for your intelligence and how we clicked over historical Japanese poems and karuta and now I keep rooting for you and your adventures and hoping you continue to keep kicking ass like the awesome lady you are.
EXCEPT YOU ARE ANOTHER PERSON I COULDN'T THINK TO WRITE ANYTHING FOR SO I WILL FIND YOU A PICTURE OF PANDAS OR CATS OR PANDA CATS AT SOME POINT I'M SORRY
Brit;
I love you for coming to NDK so I could meet you and get to know you better and realize for myself what a great person you are!
No amount of stammered explanations after a certain point could prevent Shinnosuke from bringing up prostitutes to Sei at every opportunity, and no one else could prevent Sei from hitting him for it.
Kay;
I love you for tagging Sasha on bakerstreet and taking a chance on me, because boy did I get to meet one amazing person for it, and that's the best victory yet.
It became something like a routine, Sasha silently seeking out Sisyphus when her dreams troubled her, and him sitting beside her, offering either food or a comforting presence and reassuring her that he drew just as much comfort from these encounters.
Cal;
I LOVE YOU FOR LITERALLY EVERYTHING
She sang for larger crowds, tones to coax the rain from the clouds and to draw awe for those who doubted-- but she also sang softer things for the king whose head rested in her lap, things meant for his ears alone, and Livi loved Nike all the more for it.
Kini;
I love you for being a fellow Trails fan and for sharing those lovely scans and for being just a joy to have had the opportunity to thread with in general.
On a whim, Crow had suggested that Rean try on one of his bandannas-- and, on his first attempt, Crow then laughed so hard that Rean vowed never to do it again, despite (or maybe because of) Crow's protest of "No, no, you look so good wearing my stuff!"
Ki;
I love you for your adorable art and how easy it was to work with you and thread with you and all of your hilarious stories about your brother.
Kuzuryuu sat absolutely still as four little blobs of fur explored his lap and shoulders, and as they finally curled up to drowse, Gundam nodded approval and stated simply, "You have attained the acceptance of the damned; your soul will not falter before any trial now."
Noodle;
I love you for being around since the Island age and for having the chance to play with you and also your... diligence in trying to steal Ramey's cat.
Peter later reflected on the dangers of letting Drax say anything about Gamora and him, particularly when it was just Gamora and him, maybe sharing a quiet grin until Drax bellowed, "Are you going to say something insensitive?? Ha! I shall witness your humiliation, pray continue!!"
Pear;
I love you for how much you like to hurt me but also for being open-minded and being an absolutely adorable person.
Long after the deed had been done, Sara sat back on one of the abandoned porches and looked at the sheathed blade held carefully in her lap; after a moment, she sighed and muttered, "You're probably the most headache-inducing sword I've ever had to deal with."
Lucy;
I love you for just how enthusiastic you get about throwing yourself into things and how much fun it's been ever since I met you!
Noire falling ill was not anything new, really, but Sonia still made it a point to drop by at least three times a day to tend to her and waving away her protests and concerns by proudly stating that no illness dared touch her royal person-- which was all too true.
Sib;
I love you for being my shippy comrade despite us not actually having a ship of our own yet and for enjoying lemonade and causing me so much pain via grandmas and cross-species relationships.
Ada was far more skilled at dancing than most girls he'd encountered, which only encouraged Raphael to try and teach her a few more modern dances... until, blushing, she'd politely declined and asked to return to the waltz.
Adi;
I love you for being unashamed to be ridiculous and for being a wonderfully supportive friend.
As he sat bolt upright, he saw Pyrrha frowning across the room at him, features eventually made out to be tight with concern; after a nervous laugh, Jaune promised it had only been a bad dream--
But when he sat up again, she was gone.
Courtney;
I love you for being a sparkly pink unicorn fairy rainbow-stomping queen.
Yuna made it a priority to have a sleepover with every single person still breathing in the town-- and was determined to revive the rest to complete the set of slumber parties, Sheriff included.
Pixi;
I love you for all of your cute animal pics and videos and just how much you brighten up my day with your plurks.
No one wanted to ask how Yamato had wound up with gobs of melted marshmallow in his ponytail... and very few people wanted to help him get it out until Kashuu sighed loudly and beckoned him over with a basin of warm water and a comb at the ready.
Jes;
I love how your struggles to get to a good place have finally paid off for you and I do hope one day you will have a bunny of your very own!
Lucina kept up a brave face and a strong voice, and the others strongly admired her for it; Severa did too, of course, but Severa would also snap at her to "breathe" every once in a while and sooner or later, the princess' forehead would lower onto her shoulder, and there she'd stay until she felt significantly steadier.
Joly;
I love you for your love of all things cute and small and fluffy because I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND THAT.
Valentine's Day was kind of awkward around the precinct, except that Nick kept finding excuses to sneak corny cards about "foxy ladies" and "purrfect dates" into Judy's belongings and she kept finding times to sneak a kick at him from under a desk or table.
Ly;
I love that we will always have our good mornoons and aftermornings and that I will never stop laughing over that body pillow.
Valentine's was always a fun affair when three out of four of their number were thieves, and so Kay was constantly dodging Crow and Kaito's attempts to steal the chocolate before she was done and that was exactly why Johan got his first.
Anais;
I love that you are forever my soul sister even if we no longer play together, because you are just that awesome. I am also sorry because I still think of Soul Eater when it comes to you.
In the end, no sound ever soothed Maka more than the echoing notes of Soul's piano, and no sound ever caught her attention faster than when he called her name.
Andie;
I love you for just how actually strong you are, despite everything you've been forced to go through, and I'm very glad you have a support system and that you continue to rock everything you do. I'm still rooting for you!
"So, what fragrance will it be today?" Fang had asked, eyebrow lifted, and Vanille had made a big show of picking out which flowers to make her daily flower crown and holding them out for inspection.
Doc;
I love you for your love of idols and for how cute you are, because that's a special Doc trait for sure.
The chocolate bunny in the shape of Iori's stuffed rabbit had been meant for him, they explained to the baffled Producer, but then Iori had declared it a perfect tribute to her rabbit and had ordered some fancy thing from overseas instead and that was why he now had a package of chocolates from Brazil.
Pam;
I love you for being friendly and fun, and for teaching me about delicious food that I WILL ONE DAY EAT.
It had been a very simple question, although it had been posed in a way while Sheryl herself had been posed with her legs crossed behind her, folded arms underneath her chin and back tantalizingly bare as she'd asked Alto to help her apply lotion to her back-- as expected, his reaction was very much worth it.
Katar;
I love you for being such a trooper at your job and for handling me in my first ever murdergame and making it a definitely memorable experience.
Alisha had to be one of the few girls who was genuinely interested in learning about his symbology, so even as they held hands and she rested her cheek against his shoulder, Faize spoke for three hours about the intricacies of the attacks he could use and she didn't doze off once.
Owl;
I love you for being the best Owl I know, with such fun and vivid art and a beautifully creative mind and hella fluffy cats I want to pet.
"This guy, Josuke or whatever, said it'd be great for my flexibility," Kaito explained, even as he twisted himself dynamically and held one hand before his face in an overall posture that made Tear wince and try to talk him out of it yet again.
Silver-from-Route;
I love you for getting through the messed-up living situation you did, for always being sweet, and for giving me such a strong shippy love for a ship I really only stalked.
Adrenaline spoke for them when words wouldn't suffice-- Leon, barely dodging the swift kick Lightning aimed at his side, and when she jerked an elbow up and drove it back into his chest and the weight he threw into his tackle; they lay there for a moment, and that was true peace.
Sapph;
I love you for being my super-sweet nametwin. I hope your life gets a little more breathable!
"They've been discussing ancient ruins for two hours," Anise groaned, and Genis offered an apologetic smile, even as Jade purposely raised his voice to ask Professor Raine another question and she struggled not to smile in reply.
KC;
I love you for being such a brilliantly creative and welcoming person, bringing all sorts of suggestions and ideas with you-- and of course I can always appreciate another sky lover.
Her memory was a haze, after awhile... her dreams were vivid enough, but faded soon enough when she opened her eyes, and yet Chihiro found herself at the riverbank, staring at the lights glimmering in the water, and whispering "Thank you."
Olga;
I love you for coming up with some beautiful PSL ideas and thread ideas in general and for conquering your life and your everything bit by bit. I'm so glad we started talking more!
Some couples held hands and met eyes and whispered sweet nothings; Flynn and Alisha exchanged cloths while they polished their armor, and soaked in the atmosphere as though there was nothing more comfortable.
Andrew;
I love you for being the best big brother figure I could have asked for over the years, even if you're also kind of ridiculous, but thank you for always looking out for me.
WHY DON'T YOU HAVE SHIPS ANYMORE THAT YOU LOUDLY TALK ABOUT GODDAMMIT
I WILL ALSO FIND YOU CUTE PANDA PICTURES
Jan;
I love you for the gorgeousness of your art and the thoughtful way you love things and how even though I have caused you suffering, you still let me ship things with you and harass your characters with mine.
At some point in the distant future, Otome would come close to pulling an all-nighter struggling to help her students with midterms... and Karl would throw a blanket over her, scoop her up, and haul her to bed with the promise that yes, he'd wake her up early in the morning (with the knowledge that no, he wouldn't, he'd let her sleep because she truly needed it).
Squigs;
I love you for being an absolutely phenomenal artist whose hands hopefully won't fall off one day with a very cute dog and a love for some very fascinating and bizarre things that make for fun conversations. I'm glad I've had the chance to thread with you again after so long!
Kirino was very cautious with her, demonstrating his affection in a way she was gradually growing comfortable with-- until the day he threw that caution to the wind, and Tsubomi found herself pulled into a tight hug that had her breathing in sun and warmth and sweat and Kirino; how could she not hold onto him after that?
Sumi;
I love you for being hilarious and a trooper and for being the sole reason to drag me into the best idols of all time. I really hope you're getting plenty of opportunities to rest!
Visiting Yayoi's house had been one thing, and the beansprouts had been delicious, but Takane found herself staying the night when most of the siblings (Yayoi included) eventually dropped off to sleep using her as a pillow.
Mai;
I love you for how much you've grown for as long as I've known you, and for your love of shippy things and Lancer things and shippy things involving Lancer things.
Sweetly romantic moments did happen, to be sure, but Hiro was also guilty of ruffling Ai's hair and then it just went downhill from there until both of them sported heads of hair that looked as though they'd encountered a wild thunderstorm.
Alisa;
I love you for your Trails love, and just being given the chance to see such a cute Estelle in action.
The first time Estelle had taken Joshua fishing, she'd jumped so jubilantly over catching a big one that she'd knocked them both into the lake and as Cassius tried to control his laughter between toweling them off, Joshua thought that life with Estelle couldn't possibly ever be boring.
Jo;
I love you for being my original, for fighting hard and persevering and having way too many cute cats, and for being someone I definitely look up to and would like to be like. I really hope we get a chance to hang out again, either this year or in the years to come!
I almost wrote you something with Luke and Asch, but I had a feeling you'd hurt me so when you have a ship YOU'D BETTER TELL ME.
Mae;
I love you for your optimism and your enjoyment of the little things in life. And I really, really hope you find a job that appreciates you for all that you are.
Even though she'd said this would be her last dance, a part of Rio had known, drawn against Doigaki, to him-- the instant she stepped into his arms, she'd never really want to leave.
Shahni;
I love you for being such a brave soul in the face of everything, for finding a reason to smile regardless, and for dealing with my embarrassment over AIM all those years ago.
Camping out was half-enjoying the crisp feel to the air, and half-waking up in the middle of the night to Prompto's arm draped over his face and a knee in his side and grumbling just enough for Prompto to grumble back until Gladio suggested they both shut up, Ignis laughed, and they wound up falling asleep again anyway.
Kosy;
I love you for being my partner and being vivacious and awesome and hopefully being spoiled by your boyfriend forever like you deserve.
There was something ironic about him being asked to play the part of Date Masamune in the current drama they were filming, but Takane (as the ninja who was destined to fall in love with him in the attempt on his life) found it amusing more than anything; Masamune, also amused, had said "Well, at least it's someone worth chasing."
Luna;
I love you for your energy and your drive to get things done, and I love hearing about how your cosplays develop!
There was a lot Yusuke could have said in response to her transformation into Sailor Jupiter, like an observation on her increase of speed (Kurama) or strength (Hiei) or how fluttered like a rose in the wind (probably Kuwabara), but the very first comment was a slightly disappointed, "No panties, just a leotard huh..." right before he got kicked in the chin.
Vil;
I love you for the way you calmly go about life, just taking everything with composure and being kind enough to show me your precious fluffy beast.
It started with chess games, but sooner rather than later, both Morgans began appealing to Rose for tactical strategies until they had an entire notebook of them; she then became "Official Secondary Tactician".
Jae;
I love you for your humor, your glorious icons, and the fact that you are probably Jan's fwifey and the only one who can handle her properly so godspeed brave soldier.
ALSO TELL ME WHAT YOU'RE SHIPPING THESE DAYS BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW and I didn't want to write you a sentence of something godawful.
Selfy;
Thank you for all of the years of excellent friendship and willingness to thread new things and to make me drool by talking about all of your cooking exploits HOW DARE YOU I mean I still love you but still
There wasn't really much she could give the King who had everything, and May's attempts at making him a crown fell apart three times in a row; the finished crown was made of seashells and caught at his hair slightly, but Gil wore it with pride.
Lulu;
I love you for your commentary and your openness! Thank you for tagging with me on a meme that long time ago and everything since then, even if we're no longer sharing games! It's still fun to read your plurks on your RP shenanigans. Poor Jakob.
She was loud and unrepentant and reckless and wild, and she still always sought Ren out when she thought he was being quieter than usual, just to let him know that she, at least, was still here.
Christy;
I love you for giving me all of these life goals of getting a place of my own and getting an awesome job because Christy made it happen so I can too!! And for all the pain you cause on a daily basis, wow.
Sharon visited the grave daily, speaking of the little things and the not-so-little things as she herself (finally) continued to grow; she thought Break might have found new and awful ways to tease her for it, and laid a fresh flower on the grave as she additionally thought that she would have welcome it anyway-- the silence was far worse.
Kyuu;
I love you for ruining Jason's life-- wait no I mean threading with me and not being afraid to ruin Jason's life-- I MEAN
Ven slept-- but when Ven didn't want to sleep, he sought out Terra for late-night practice or Aqua for late-night cookies and quiet conversation, and when he did sleep, it was knowing that he'd wake up with his most important people close by.
Diane;
I love you for your dedication to your work and good journalism, as well as your adventures with Toast. I'm glad leaving Route didn't mean losing you as a friend.
"So is it a starfish or a star or a paopu fruit?" Sora asked, peering at the chocolate that Kairi had just (rather forcibly) gifted them with; Riku cast a glance over at their benefactor, and then quietly muttered, "Let's say it's got endless possibilities and just eat them."
Aly;
I love you for just how fiercely you not only love your characters, but your friends. You really want what's best for them, and I think that's amazing.
Valentine's Day chocolate was one thing, and White Day gifts were another, but Roxas couldn't help but wish for a Sea Salt Ice Cream Day to share his absolutely favorite treat with Mary instead-- but then she pointed out that was practically every day with him.
Ty;
I love you for your enthusiasm and your resilience, and the way you can so easily connect to so many different people who love you.
Baymax had decided to lend a hand to Hiro's romantic escapades by generating lazy floating heart patterns across himself, and Ruby had asked, straight-faced, "Does he also come with a cool flame pattern?"
Rex;
I love you for winning your hard-fought battle to end up in a better workplace and for your unabashed love for all of the Fate/things I will perhaps one day understand.
BUT REALLY I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU LIKE AND I LEGIT KNOW NOTHING ABOUT FATE/GO THAT I COULD WRITE ABOUT THIS IS LIKE AN I.O.U SENTENCE PROMISE!!!!!
Nata;
I love you for your cheery attitude and your extremely powerful love for a man who ditched me in the middle of the ocean.
Steven never really wanted anyone to mindlessly agree with him, because of his looks or his status-- so whenever Wallace agreed, with a hint of mirth to his tone, and swept into a playful bow (or disagreed, really), it only made Steven love him all the more.
Auste;
I love you for all of your hard work doing the lawyerly things and your adorable romance with your boyfriend! I'm so happy he's good to you.
"They're all from Mrs. Oldbag," Kay began, reading the card attached to one of at least thirty assorted boxes of chocolate (and a chocolate statue Edgeworth feared was meant to be crafted in his likeness); he shook his head and very quickly retreated from his own office, deciding, No, not today.
Kate;
I love you for how easy you are to talk to and just how much care and attention you give to your beautiful failures.
The massive chocolate heart was meant for the both of them to share, Chisa insisted, and it turned out that she did mean share-- because the SHSL Housekeeper wouldn't budge until Sakakura and Munakata had both started nibbling on it together.
Danica/Flynn;
I love you for your sweetness, your beautiful art and your dedication to doing the best you can with it, and hopefully your ability to sleep before nine in the morning.
The best way to spend Valentine's, in Souji's opinion, was with Naoto settled in his lap-- even with her hat's brim tugged down over her eyes, he could still see her ears turning red, and it made it all the more enjoyable.
Seth;
I love you for your infinite amounts of patience, even if your work doesn't deserve it, and just how approachable you are.
It had started when they were younger, and Sorey and Mikleo never really lost the habit of curling up so close together that when they breathed, it was in perfect unison.
Aki;
I love you for your insomniac tendencies, your appreciation of all things musical and delicious desserts and for being the best anagram ever.
Yang finally had to put her foot down after Kashuu took twenty minutes to meticulously decorate one piece of chocolate, insisting that they did have to be done within twelve hours.
Anna;
I love you for how sweet and smart you've always been, and for being my friend over the course of all of these years and I will love you even more when you let me steal your dog.
Sometimes, Hana just happened to enjoy creating multiple braids of varying sizes-- if just because it was always fun to see how long it took to get Shiro frustrated enough to try undoing all of them in the hopes that he could sink his fingers in her hair instead.
Boba;
I love you for your creativity, the way you flawlessly pick up character voices, and how we had that one thread where we both screamed at each other because we're awkward fools.
One time Noire had asked him to hug her from the front, because all of his "tactical surprise hugs" from behind either made her scream, fall over, or elbow him in self-defense; Morgan agreed, but as he came dashing towards her, arms outstretched, Noire resigned herself to the fact that she was doomed to fall anyway.
Chlor;
I love you for just how much FUN you are, and your incredible generosity with bestowing me with icons what the heck Chlor gosh!!!!
"It is, perhaps, not quite as majestic as Cerberus," Saiduq spoke up, taking the spatula to smooth a rougher piece of the chocolate demon that now stood at his shoulder, "But I'm certain you'll find enjoyment in partaking--"
Yamato closed the door very quickly.
Squee;
I love you for your sadism and your masochism and your utter drive and capability just to make things fun. You're forever awesome.
Valentine's celebrations involved an actual human heart, and Will sighed, slightly wistful, and handed the salt shaker to Hannibal.
Dani;
I love you for your sweet energy and how you always get me interested in small children who are inevitably going to hurt the hell out of me.
"Where's mine?" Kano whined, lips quirking at the edges-- and Kido slammed a box of chocolates on top of his head and told him in no uncertain terms to stay out of the kitchen while she was making dinner.
Miru;
I love you for your drive and your determination and how much you push yourself, regardless of how tired you are-- and how easy you are to get along with, of course!
No one dared to ask Klaus exactly why his shirt was torn into shreds still hanging tenaciously from his arms, especially when he was focused on handing out chocolate to all of Libra's workers with extreme gravitas.
Metin;
I love you for being the best and occasionally most aggravating otouto ever-- so yes, best otouto.
Future trips to his home understandably had her a little wary, but Souma never once failed to take Reika's hand in his, squeezing it warmly when he announced that he and "the future Mrs. Souma" had come back.
Bun;
I love you for just how willing you are to thread and talk and how cute you are without even trying!
Blake never admitted it, and Sun never pointed it out, that when they found a nice patch of sunlight, Blake always gravitated to it and ended up half-dozing in pure bliss while he fought back a grin and kept an eye on her.
Tara;
I love you for your badassery, your beautiful icons and just what a fun and energetic person you've been to befriend!
There were many things Yuri would agree to do for his best friend, including and not limited to pinning him to a table and kissing the hell out of him, but he still flatly refused Flynn's homemade cooking at every single turn.
DTN;
I love you for still putting up with me after all these years and reconnecting with me through Trails of Cold Sobbing--
Alisa turned down every attempt to pat her head, but she did finally agree to sit between his legs and let Rean run a brush through her hair, and then his fingers-- with a reprimanding swat at his head when he rested a palm on her head anyway.
Jena;
I love you for your amazing talent and the courage you had to journey all that way to Japan... I know you had reservations but I'm so happy you made the choice to do it and that you're happy there now.
Sapphire looked at the Luvdisc Ruby clutched, then the one down in her arms he'd just shoved there, then over to Ruby's blushing face... and blankly asked, "You want us to battle with these?"
Ramey;
I love you for being my sister from another mister look we'll be here all night if I gush NOW
It involved a poker round, a barfight, and screaming about gun names with Vasquez probably winning when he stopped speaking English (thus preventing Faraday from arguing effectively), and it ended with the two of them naked with no regrets except that Faraday's horse had gone missing during that time.
Rune;
I love you for your eagerness to greet everyone in the morning/afternoon and how you're still staying strong, despite everything. Hang in there.
An outing with Laura tended to result in the two of them facing off, ducking swings and lunging forward with matching smiles on their faces-- because what was an outing without giving the experience your all?
Kamilah;
I love you for being so strong, both physically and emotionally, and for always thinking of others even when we really need to spoil you much more.
The bouquet was one thing, and the flower crown was another, but when Viktor kept skipping behind Yuuri throwing flower petals about him as though he was heralding spring, Yuuri told him he appreciated the gesture but please, no.
Francy;
I love you for your confidence and your disastrous cooking skills but please hire a kitchen bodyguard before you catch yourself on fire.
Never would Jay have thought to regret the song of the Oresoren until Ling had not only learned it, but sang it... constantly... despite several threats of increasing intensity.
Gore;
I love you for your puns and your friendliness and amiability and BUT GOD THE PUNS
The hamsters were meant to convey a message to his lady, that she drew him deeper into darkness with her beguiling nature and that he welcomed her into that world, but Sonia only squealed about how cute they were in their little capes and Gundam had to settle for that radiant smile instead.
Tim;
I love you for your humor and your creativity and your ability to play probably every single male character in RWBY.
Emerald thought, for all of three seconds, about asking Mercy about his Valentine's plans... until she saw him making seductive eyes at his mirror-- and from there, she simply kept walking.
Beech;
I love you for your dedication to creating new and heartbreaking characters, how easy it is to plot and talk to you, and for just how much you spoil me by existing.
When asked if she really didn't mind the cold, Juna laughed, waving a hand as if to lift the doubt on Aisemant's face, and explained, "It makes me want to run around and when I get too hot running around, it's absolutely perfect, so I love it!"
Silver-who-is-not-from-Route;
I love you for your intelligence and how we clicked over historical Japanese poems and karuta and now I keep rooting for you and your adventures and hoping you continue to keep kicking ass like the awesome lady you are.
EXCEPT YOU ARE ANOTHER PERSON I COULDN'T THINK TO WRITE ANYTHING FOR SO I WILL FIND YOU A PICTURE OF PANDAS OR CATS OR PANDA CATS AT SOME POINT I'M SORRY
Brit;
I love you for coming to NDK so I could meet you and get to know you better and realize for myself what a great person you are!
No amount of stammered explanations after a certain point could prevent Shinnosuke from bringing up prostitutes to Sei at every opportunity, and no one else could prevent Sei from hitting him for it.
Kay;
I love you for tagging Sasha on bakerstreet and taking a chance on me, because boy did I get to meet one amazing person for it, and that's the best victory yet.
It became something like a routine, Sasha silently seeking out Sisyphus when her dreams troubled her, and him sitting beside her, offering either food or a comforting presence and reassuring her that he drew just as much comfort from these encounters.
Cal;
I LOVE YOU FOR LITERALLY EVERYTHING
She sang for larger crowds, tones to coax the rain from the clouds and to draw awe for those who doubted-- but she also sang softer things for the king whose head rested in her lap, things meant for his ears alone, and Livi loved Nike all the more for it.
Kini;
I love you for being a fellow Trails fan and for sharing those lovely scans and for being just a joy to have had the opportunity to thread with in general.
On a whim, Crow had suggested that Rean try on one of his bandannas-- and, on his first attempt, Crow then laughed so hard that Rean vowed never to do it again, despite (or maybe because of) Crow's protest of "No, no, you look so good wearing my stuff!"
Ki;
I love you for your adorable art and how easy it was to work with you and thread with you and all of your hilarious stories about your brother.
Kuzuryuu sat absolutely still as four little blobs of fur explored his lap and shoulders, and as they finally curled up to drowse, Gundam nodded approval and stated simply, "You have attained the acceptance of the damned; your soul will not falter before any trial now."
Noodle;
I love you for being around since the Island age and for having the chance to play with you and also your... diligence in trying to steal Ramey's cat.
Peter later reflected on the dangers of letting Drax say anything about Gamora and him, particularly when it was just Gamora and him, maybe sharing a quiet grin until Drax bellowed, "Are you going to say something insensitive?? Ha! I shall witness your humiliation, pray continue!!"
Pear;
I love you for how much you like to hurt me but also for being open-minded and being an absolutely adorable person.
Long after the deed had been done, Sara sat back on one of the abandoned porches and looked at the sheathed blade held carefully in her lap; after a moment, she sighed and muttered, "You're probably the most headache-inducing sword I've ever had to deal with."
Lucy;
I love you for just how enthusiastic you get about throwing yourself into things and how much fun it's been ever since I met you!
Noire falling ill was not anything new, really, but Sonia still made it a point to drop by at least three times a day to tend to her and waving away her protests and concerns by proudly stating that no illness dared touch her royal person-- which was all too true.
Sib;
I love you for being my shippy comrade despite us not actually having a ship of our own yet and for enjoying lemonade and causing me so much pain via grandmas and cross-species relationships.
Ada was far more skilled at dancing than most girls he'd encountered, which only encouraged Raphael to try and teach her a few more modern dances... until, blushing, she'd politely declined and asked to return to the waltz.
Adi;
I love you for being unashamed to be ridiculous and for being a wonderfully supportive friend.
As he sat bolt upright, he saw Pyrrha frowning across the room at him, features eventually made out to be tight with concern; after a nervous laugh, Jaune promised it had only been a bad dream--
But when he sat up again, she was gone.
Courtney;
I love you for being a sparkly pink unicorn fairy rainbow-stomping queen.
Yuna made it a priority to have a sleepover with every single person still breathing in the town-- and was determined to revive the rest to complete the set of slumber parties, Sheriff included.
Pixi;
I love you for all of your cute animal pics and videos and just how much you brighten up my day with your plurks.
No one wanted to ask how Yamato had wound up with gobs of melted marshmallow in his ponytail... and very few people wanted to help him get it out until Kashuu sighed loudly and beckoned him over with a basin of warm water and a comb at the ready.
Jes;
I love how your struggles to get to a good place have finally paid off for you and I do hope one day you will have a bunny of your very own!
Lucina kept up a brave face and a strong voice, and the others strongly admired her for it; Severa did too, of course, but Severa would also snap at her to "breathe" every once in a while and sooner or later, the princess' forehead would lower onto her shoulder, and there she'd stay until she felt significantly steadier.
Joly;
I love you for your love of all things cute and small and fluffy because I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND THAT.
Valentine's Day was kind of awkward around the precinct, except that Nick kept finding excuses to sneak corny cards about "foxy ladies" and "purrfect dates" into Judy's belongings and she kept finding times to sneak a kick at him from under a desk or table.
Ly;
I love that we will always have our good mornoons and aftermornings and that I will never stop laughing over that body pillow.
Valentine's was always a fun affair when three out of four of their number were thieves, and so Kay was constantly dodging Crow and Kaito's attempts to steal the chocolate before she was done and that was exactly why Johan got his first.
Anais;
I love that you are forever my soul sister even if we no longer play together, because you are just that awesome. I am also sorry because I still think of Soul Eater when it comes to you.
In the end, no sound ever soothed Maka more than the echoing notes of Soul's piano, and no sound ever caught her attention faster than when he called her name.
Andie;
I love you for just how actually strong you are, despite everything you've been forced to go through, and I'm very glad you have a support system and that you continue to rock everything you do. I'm still rooting for you!
"So, what fragrance will it be today?" Fang had asked, eyebrow lifted, and Vanille had made a big show of picking out which flowers to make her daily flower crown and holding them out for inspection.
Doc;
I love you for your love of idols and for how cute you are, because that's a special Doc trait for sure.
The chocolate bunny in the shape of Iori's stuffed rabbit had been meant for him, they explained to the baffled Producer, but then Iori had declared it a perfect tribute to her rabbit and had ordered some fancy thing from overseas instead and that was why he now had a package of chocolates from Brazil.
Pam;
I love you for being friendly and fun, and for teaching me about delicious food that I WILL ONE DAY EAT.
It had been a very simple question, although it had been posed in a way while Sheryl herself had been posed with her legs crossed behind her, folded arms underneath her chin and back tantalizingly bare as she'd asked Alto to help her apply lotion to her back-- as expected, his reaction was very much worth it.
Katar;
I love you for being such a trooper at your job and for handling me in my first ever murdergame and making it a definitely memorable experience.
Alisha had to be one of the few girls who was genuinely interested in learning about his symbology, so even as they held hands and she rested her cheek against his shoulder, Faize spoke for three hours about the intricacies of the attacks he could use and she didn't doze off once.
Owl;
I love you for being the best Owl I know, with such fun and vivid art and a beautifully creative mind and hella fluffy cats I want to pet.
"This guy, Josuke or whatever, said it'd be great for my flexibility," Kaito explained, even as he twisted himself dynamically and held one hand before his face in an overall posture that made Tear wince and try to talk him out of it yet again.
Silver-from-Route;
I love you for getting through the messed-up living situation you did, for always being sweet, and for giving me such a strong shippy love for a ship I really only stalked.
Adrenaline spoke for them when words wouldn't suffice-- Leon, barely dodging the swift kick Lightning aimed at his side, and when she jerked an elbow up and drove it back into his chest and the weight he threw into his tackle; they lay there for a moment, and that was true peace.
Sapph;
I love you for being my super-sweet nametwin. I hope your life gets a little more breathable!
"They've been discussing ancient ruins for two hours," Anise groaned, and Genis offered an apologetic smile, even as Jade purposely raised his voice to ask Professor Raine another question and she struggled not to smile in reply.
KC;
I love you for being such a brilliantly creative and welcoming person, bringing all sorts of suggestions and ideas with you-- and of course I can always appreciate another sky lover.
Her memory was a haze, after awhile... her dreams were vivid enough, but faded soon enough when she opened her eyes, and yet Chihiro found herself at the riverbank, staring at the lights glimmering in the water, and whispering "Thank you."
Olga;
I love you for coming up with some beautiful PSL ideas and thread ideas in general and for conquering your life and your everything bit by bit. I'm so glad we started talking more!
Some couples held hands and met eyes and whispered sweet nothings; Flynn and Alisha exchanged cloths while they polished their armor, and soaked in the atmosphere as though there was nothing more comfortable.
Andrew;
I love you for being the best big brother figure I could have asked for over the years, even if you're also kind of ridiculous, but thank you for always looking out for me.
WHY DON'T YOU HAVE SHIPS ANYMORE THAT YOU LOUDLY TALK ABOUT GODDAMMIT
I WILL ALSO FIND YOU CUTE PANDA PICTURES
Jan;
I love you for the gorgeousness of your art and the thoughtful way you love things and how even though I have caused you suffering, you still let me ship things with you and harass your characters with mine.
At some point in the distant future, Otome would come close to pulling an all-nighter struggling to help her students with midterms... and Karl would throw a blanket over her, scoop her up, and haul her to bed with the promise that yes, he'd wake her up early in the morning (with the knowledge that no, he wouldn't, he'd let her sleep because she truly needed it).
Squigs;
I love you for being an absolutely phenomenal artist whose hands hopefully won't fall off one day with a very cute dog and a love for some very fascinating and bizarre things that make for fun conversations. I'm glad I've had the chance to thread with you again after so long!
Kirino was very cautious with her, demonstrating his affection in a way she was gradually growing comfortable with-- until the day he threw that caution to the wind, and Tsubomi found herself pulled into a tight hug that had her breathing in sun and warmth and sweat and Kirino; how could she not hold onto him after that?
Sumi;
I love you for being hilarious and a trooper and for being the sole reason to drag me into the best idols of all time. I really hope you're getting plenty of opportunities to rest!
Visiting Yayoi's house had been one thing, and the beansprouts had been delicious, but Takane found herself staying the night when most of the siblings (Yayoi included) eventually dropped off to sleep using her as a pillow.
Mai;
I love you for how much you've grown for as long as I've known you, and for your love of shippy things and Lancer things and shippy things involving Lancer things.
Sweetly romantic moments did happen, to be sure, but Hiro was also guilty of ruffling Ai's hair and then it just went downhill from there until both of them sported heads of hair that looked as though they'd encountered a wild thunderstorm.
Alisa;
I love you for your Trails love, and just being given the chance to see such a cute Estelle in action.
The first time Estelle had taken Joshua fishing, she'd jumped so jubilantly over catching a big one that she'd knocked them both into the lake and as Cassius tried to control his laughter between toweling them off, Joshua thought that life with Estelle couldn't possibly ever be boring.
Jo;
I love you for being my original, for fighting hard and persevering and having way too many cute cats, and for being someone I definitely look up to and would like to be like. I really hope we get a chance to hang out again, either this year or in the years to come!
I almost wrote you something with Luke and Asch, but I had a feeling you'd hurt me so when you have a ship YOU'D BETTER TELL ME.
Mae;
I love you for your optimism and your enjoyment of the little things in life. And I really, really hope you find a job that appreciates you for all that you are.
Even though she'd said this would be her last dance, a part of Rio had known, drawn against Doigaki, to him-- the instant she stepped into his arms, she'd never really want to leave.
Shahni;
I love you for being such a brave soul in the face of everything, for finding a reason to smile regardless, and for dealing with my embarrassment over AIM all those years ago.
Camping out was half-enjoying the crisp feel to the air, and half-waking up in the middle of the night to Prompto's arm draped over his face and a knee in his side and grumbling just enough for Prompto to grumble back until Gladio suggested they both shut up, Ignis laughed, and they wound up falling asleep again anyway.
Kosy;
I love you for being my partner and being vivacious and awesome and hopefully being spoiled by your boyfriend forever like you deserve.
There was something ironic about him being asked to play the part of Date Masamune in the current drama they were filming, but Takane (as the ninja who was destined to fall in love with him in the attempt on his life) found it amusing more than anything; Masamune, also amused, had said "Well, at least it's someone worth chasing."
Luna;
I love you for your energy and your drive to get things done, and I love hearing about how your cosplays develop!
There was a lot Yusuke could have said in response to her transformation into Sailor Jupiter, like an observation on her increase of speed (Kurama) or strength (Hiei) or how fluttered like a rose in the wind (probably Kuwabara), but the very first comment was a slightly disappointed, "No panties, just a leotard huh..." right before he got kicked in the chin.
Vil;
I love you for the way you calmly go about life, just taking everything with composure and being kind enough to show me your precious fluffy beast.
It started with chess games, but sooner rather than later, both Morgans began appealing to Rose for tactical strategies until they had an entire notebook of them; she then became "Official Secondary Tactician".
Jae;
I love you for your humor, your glorious icons, and the fact that you are probably Jan's fwifey and the only one who can handle her properly so godspeed brave soldier.
ALSO TELL ME WHAT YOU'RE SHIPPING THESE DAYS BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW and I didn't want to write you a sentence of something godawful.
Selfy;
Thank you for all of the years of excellent friendship and willingness to thread new things and to make me drool by talking about all of your cooking exploits HOW DARE YOU I mean I still love you but still
There wasn't really much she could give the King who had everything, and May's attempts at making him a crown fell apart three times in a row; the finished crown was made of seashells and caught at his hair slightly, but Gil wore it with pride.
Lulu;
I love you for your commentary and your openness! Thank you for tagging with me on a meme that long time ago and everything since then, even if we're no longer sharing games! It's still fun to read your plurks on your RP shenanigans. Poor Jakob.
She was loud and unrepentant and reckless and wild, and she still always sought Ren out when she thought he was being quieter than usual, just to let him know that she, at least, was still here.
Christy;
I love you for giving me all of these life goals of getting a place of my own and getting an awesome job because Christy made it happen so I can too!! And for all the pain you cause on a daily basis, wow.
Sharon visited the grave daily, speaking of the little things and the not-so-little things as she herself (finally) continued to grow; she thought Break might have found new and awful ways to tease her for it, and laid a fresh flower on the grave as she additionally thought that she would have welcome it anyway-- the silence was far worse.
Kyuu;
I love you for ruining Jason's life-- wait no I mean threading with me and not being afraid to ruin Jason's life-- I MEAN
Ven slept-- but when Ven didn't want to sleep, he sought out Terra for late-night practice or Aqua for late-night cookies and quiet conversation, and when he did sleep, it was knowing that he'd wake up with his most important people close by.