[ she probably is byleth's second favorite, if she had to pick.
best not try to unpack that right now. ]
It's not that I don't have plans, I just... I don't have ideas that are different from the usual things I do for her. I plan to make her a white rose garland, too, [ it's that time of year, after all ] but beyond that...
[ making or securing some of edelgard's favorites is almost routine by now. she sounds almost... self-conscious, as she goes on, tucking a lock of hair behind the ear opposite her phone. ]
You have a better sense of these things than I do.
[ as madly in love as she might be, she's not half the romantic dorothea is. ]
Hmm. That's a bit tricky! My tastes run quite a bit more, ah, extravagant than Edie's, we'll say. She's a very no-nonsense sort of person, and I know I can be a bit... over the top?
[ she laughs to herself softly, then sighs. ]
That being said, the garland is a nice touch, even as far from home as we are--I'm sure she'll love it. On that note, maybe some kind of ornament for her hair that won't wilt away in a few days would be a gift she could appreciate. Edie was never one for much makeup or perfume, but her hair was always in perfect order. Maybe hair pins or clips with white roses to go with the garland, so she can have one to wear while the flowers are fresh and the others to wear year-round?
Besides that, little gestures of love can really make someone's day. Breakfast in bed, or something like warming up her towels for her while she bathes so they're ready for her when she's done, or leaving little love notes for her around your living space to let her know she's on your mind. I know I'd be completely blown away if someone did that for me.
You might be surprised, Dorothea. Her tastes can be expensive. [ she huffs out a breath. ] Bergamot tea is not cheap in Fódlan.
[ the army was well financed, the strike force especially, but her personal coffers had strained in no small part due to her insistence on that weekly ritual. someone please help her budget this her family is dying. still, byleth hums thoughtfully. ]
The hair decorations are an idea, though the roses might not stand out against her hair... [ still, the idea of making and preserving flowers with magic for a hair clip intrigues her. red carnations are edelgard's favorite, so maybe...? ] We're still in the hotel, so breakfast in bed is... difficult. Especially when I would have to rise without waking her. I like the other ideas.
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voice; un: b.eisner
Date: 2021-06-12 03:28 am (UTC)[ she pauses, not sure whether to lead with this, then: ]
El's birthday is coming up.
voice; un: songstress
Date: 2021-06-12 03:37 am (UTC)[ She falls silent and waits patiently for Byleth to ask her question, smiling on the other end of the line. ]
Oh, it is about that time, isn't it? Did you have anything planned? Or was that what you were hoping for advice about?
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Date: 2021-06-12 04:05 am (UTC)best not try to unpack that right now. ]
It's not that I don't have plans, I just... I don't have ideas that are different from the usual things I do for her. I plan to make her a white rose garland, too, [ it's that time of year, after all ] but beyond that...
[ making or securing some of edelgard's favorites is almost routine by now. she sounds almost... self-conscious, as she goes on, tucking a lock of hair behind the ear opposite her phone. ]
You have a better sense of these things than I do.
[ as madly in love as she might be, she's not half the romantic dorothea is. ]
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Date: 2021-06-12 04:29 am (UTC)[ she laughs to herself softly, then sighs. ]
That being said, the garland is a nice touch, even as far from home as we are--I'm sure she'll love it. On that note, maybe some kind of ornament for her hair that won't wilt away in a few days would be a gift she could appreciate. Edie was never one for much makeup or perfume, but her hair was always in perfect order. Maybe hair pins or clips with white roses to go with the garland, so she can have one to wear while the flowers are fresh and the others to wear year-round?
Besides that, little gestures of love can really make someone's day. Breakfast in bed, or something like warming up her towels for her while she bathes so they're ready for her when she's done, or leaving little love notes for her around your living space to let her know she's on your mind. I know I'd be completely blown away if someone did that for me.
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Date: 2021-06-20 04:41 am (UTC)[ the army was well financed, the strike force especially, but her personal coffers had strained in no small part due to her insistence on that weekly ritual. someone please help her budget this her family is dying. still, byleth hums thoughtfully. ]
The hair decorations are an idea, though the roses might not stand out against her hair... [ still, the idea of making and preserving flowers with magic for a hair clip intrigues her. red carnations are edelgard's favorite, so maybe...? ] We're still in the hotel, so breakfast in bed is... difficult. Especially when I would have to rise without waking her. I like the other ideas.
[ she pauses. ]
Has anyone caught your eye, then?