Eighteenth Shooting Star - voice/action;

[risingwinds]

[He's been staring at his journal for a while, just trying to find the right words. It's... difficult, in part because he's so surprised and also due to sadness.

When Ven speaks into the journal, he tries to hide his disappointment; as a result, he sounds pretty strained.]Hey, guys. Looks like it's December now, which means Christmas is right

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[arcanaxxii]

[Hey Ven, hey Ven. A certain someone caught your entry a little earlier in the day -- needless to say, that person has been looking for you during the last little while as well.]

[... Suddenly, a surprise hug? She does call out his name before actually initiating the action though, so it should give him enough time to react accordingly!]

[risingwinds]

Huh?

[Oh... hugs! Hugs from Minako, of all people. Well, Ven'll definitely return the gesture. Right now, he really appreciates it.]

...Thanks, Minako.

[arcanaxxii]

It's been a long time, hasn't it? [She peers over to his expression, carefully examining it. Don't mind her, being just a few inches from your face.] -- right! In any case, you ordered for a distraction didn't you? Well here it is, complete package and all.

[Also so not letting go of that hug anytime soon. Aw yeah.]

[risingwinds]

[It's okay. Totally okay, really. What is this thing you call awkward?

Okay, it might be a little awkward, but like Ven's gonna worry about that right now. He's just happy to see her!]

You're always good with distractions. Wouldn't have it any other way.

[Aw yeah, drawn out hugs for the win.]

[arcanaxxii]

[What is awkward, Ven? Nothing is awkward with Minako around!!]

I heard that the lake here freezes over during the winter. [She grins as she releases the hug, instead looping her arm around Ven's.] Do you happen to know anything about it?

[risingwinds]

[Oh gosh, Minako. You're gonna make him blush at this rate! 'Course, Ven doesn't really mind this arm looping thing.]

Well, it gets pretty solid! Solid enough to walk around on it-- or skate.

[Skating is a better idea since ice is, well, slippery.]

[arcanaxxii]

[Hey, you wanted a distraction, and here you're getting one. 8) HEH. Just as planned.]

Then -- what do you say to a trip? I haven't gone ice skating forever, and it'll be even more fun with you along with me.

[risingwinds]

[Yeah well, Minako distractions are the best anyway. He wouldn't have it any other way!

But, hey, skating does sound fun, so Ven nods, grinning in true derp fashion.]

Everything's fun with you around. Think we should grab skates from one of the shops, though? They've gotta have 'em somewhere...

[arcanaxxii]

[Oh Ven, there you go again spouting such sweet lines. It makes her smile grow even broader. Why so adorable?]

Mm, mm... You're right. I haven't taken the time to search for a pair yet. We wouldn't be ice skating without ice skates, so we better get hurrying. [Even though it wasn't that late in the day, Minako still wanted to make the most out of it. Her mission today was to cheer Ven up as soon as possible -- and she was going to accomplish it if it was the last thing she did!]

[risingwinds]

I'm ready when you are!

[Hurrying is something he's good at, and there's gotta be something they can use for an awesome day of skating and winter fun!]

[arcanaxxii]

You know me, I'm always ready for an adventure!

How about we go check out the shops first?

[risingwinds]

Sounds great! Think the clothing store'd have 'em?

[arcanaxxii]

It's the most sensible place to check first, isn't it?

[risingwinds]

Right!

[So shall they mosey on over there, for great justice?]

[arcanaxxii]

[Sounds good to her... and half an hour later, two pairs of fitting skates, get?]

[risingwinds]

[Yes! And now, off to the lake for a glorious skating adventure?

Ven sure looks pleased with himself.]