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[ It had taken all of a second for Prompto to feel like he had gone from being a decent enough boyfriend to the worst boyfriend on the planet. The cause: discovering, to his abject horror and by pure random chance, that he has missed Alisaie's birthday by about a month. Sure, he had asked her plenty of times when it was, and she never gave him an answer, but that is no excuse! She had made him feel so special on his birthday, all those months ago back at the temple. It feels like a lifetime ago, but that was their first kiss. So much had started that day. It's a birthday he'll treasure forever, and so it was imperative that he make her birthday special, too. Beyond special, really.
And he missed it. By a month.
He has to pull out all the stops, and fast. It takes some haphazard planning, a lot of begging favors from his friends, some of the chroma that Alisaie herself has, uh, helped him earn a fair sum of, but Prompto pulls together something in half a day to celebrate her birthday belatedly. Maybe he should have waited and given himself more time to plan, but every second that passes means he is even later to her birthday. He can wait no longer.
So when Alisaie returns to her apartment in the evening, she will find...a cake. A comically large one that could not possibly be eaten by one person, or even a group of people. It's that big. It's rich and chocolate and decorated with little iced carbuncles. He must've spent a fortune on it...but it's all worth it. At the top burn two candles: 19.
Yes, Prompto has gone all out to get Alisaie this cake — and more to come, though he, uh, doesn't actually appear to be present when she arrives to discover it. Welp. That's unfortunate... ]
And he missed it. By a month.
He has to pull out all the stops, and fast. It takes some haphazard planning, a lot of begging favors from his friends, some of the chroma that Alisaie herself has, uh, helped him earn a fair sum of, but Prompto pulls together something in half a day to celebrate her birthday belatedly. Maybe he should have waited and given himself more time to plan, but every second that passes means he is even later to her birthday. He can wait no longer.
So when Alisaie returns to her apartment in the evening, she will find...a cake. A comically large one that could not possibly be eaten by one person, or even a group of people. It's that big. It's rich and chocolate and decorated with little iced carbuncles. He must've spent a fortune on it...but it's all worth it. At the top burn two candles: 19.
Yes, Prompto has gone all out to get Alisaie this cake — and more to come, though he, uh, doesn't actually appear to be present when she arrives to discover it. Welp. That's unfortunate... ]
[ to be perfectly honest, alisaie had forgotten all about her nameday.
she has never much paid mind to it to begin with. it is a day that she and her brother share, and as he was ever the more social and popular of the two, she found herself.. overshadowed, a bit, on her own nameday.
she did not mind. it was not his fault. alphinaud was amiable, even back then - by their peers, at least. he was the very picture of a sharlayan golden boy, he has always been good with words, with people, he could not be blamed for having friends, and that she had none was her own fault for being so surly and rude, as unlikable as her brother was likable. she does not resent him, nor their many shared namedays, but suffice it to say it was never a day she particularly cared for - being made a fuss over, even in the smallest of ways, was not (and still is not) particularly comfortable for her.
and yet, here prompto (presumably) is, making a fuss.
well, she is comfortable with him, she loves him, his attentions are something she learned to not only tolerate, but enjoy, some time ago. still, this is.. well, it certainly is excessive, isn't it?
and where is prompto??
carefully, alisaie approaches the colossal confection, eyeing its high walls, thick with glossy frosting, and are those.. are those little carbuncles on it? oh no, that is so cute she can't help but laugh aloud before she turns on her heel. ]
Oh, come out already, Prompto. What is this monstrosity?
she has never much paid mind to it to begin with. it is a day that she and her brother share, and as he was ever the more social and popular of the two, she found herself.. overshadowed, a bit, on her own nameday.
she did not mind. it was not his fault. alphinaud was amiable, even back then - by their peers, at least. he was the very picture of a sharlayan golden boy, he has always been good with words, with people, he could not be blamed for having friends, and that she had none was her own fault for being so surly and rude, as unlikable as her brother was likable. she does not resent him, nor their many shared namedays, but suffice it to say it was never a day she particularly cared for - being made a fuss over, even in the smallest of ways, was not (and still is not) particularly comfortable for her.
and yet, here prompto (presumably) is, making a fuss.
well, she is comfortable with him, she loves him, his attentions are something she learned to not only tolerate, but enjoy, some time ago. still, this is.. well, it certainly is excessive, isn't it?
and where is prompto??
carefully, alisaie approaches the colossal confection, eyeing its high walls, thick with glossy frosting, and are those.. are those little carbuncles on it? oh no, that is so cute she can't help but laugh aloud before she turns on her heel. ]
Oh, come out already, Prompto. What is this monstrosity?
[ Prompto is nowhere to be seen...
Well, seen being the keyword. The thing is, he has a plan for how this will go down, but he now, at the precipice of it all, he's feeling a little paralyzed. Is this a stupid idea? It's probably a stupid idea. But he already went through all the trouble and there's not like there's any backing out now...
No, there is only one way: forward.
Still, Prompto makes no answer. However, if Alisaie is listening closely...
She might just hear a sneeze.
Coming from the direction of the cake. ]
Well, seen being the keyword. The thing is, he has a plan for how this will go down, but he now, at the precipice of it all, he's feeling a little paralyzed. Is this a stupid idea? It's probably a stupid idea. But he already went through all the trouble and there's not like there's any backing out now...
No, there is only one way: forward.
Still, Prompto makes no answer. However, if Alisaie is listening closely...
She might just hear a sneeze.
Coming from the direction of the cake. ]
[ did you lie to me IS HE IN THE GODDAMN CAKE!!
she isn't surprised to hear the sneeze - the candles are freshly lit, prompto is nearby, of that much she is certain, but she's still perplexed. why is he hiding?? what is the meaning of all this??
with her brow drawn, alisaie approaches the cake more closely, peering behind it, then kneeling to check beneath the table. ]
What in the world are you up to?
she isn't surprised to hear the sneeze - the candles are freshly lit, prompto is nearby, of that much she is certain, but she's still perplexed. why is he hiding?? what is the meaning of all this??
with her brow drawn, alisaie approaches the cake more closely, peering behind it, then kneeling to check beneath the table. ]
What in the world are you up to?
[ Maybe. He just may be in the cake.
Still, he doesn't answer, because he has another sneeze, and he's trying to hold it in. Geez, it's like he's allergic to the inside of cakes or something.
Finally, he answers (in what is supposed to be an ethereal voice): ]
Nooooothing! There is no Prompto here!
[ Okay, he might be improving now. ]
Just...out of curiosity, though, how close are you standing to the cake?
Still, he doesn't answer, because he has another sneeze, and he's trying to hold it in. Geez, it's like he's allergic to the inside of cakes or something.
Finally, he answers (in what is supposed to be an ethereal voice): ]
Nooooothing! There is no Prompto here!
[ Okay, he might be improving now. ]
Just...out of curiosity, though, how close are you standing to the cake?
[ i cant believe you lied right to my face..
alisaie is squinting now, straightening up to eye the cake with suspicion. she's no fool, but there aren't really any.. people in cakes on hydaelyn so i mean, she really doesn't expect him to be inside it. what is going on?? ]
I am.. in front of it.
[ a beat ]
Why?
alisaie is squinting now, straightening up to eye the cake with suspicion. she's no fool, but there aren't really any.. people in cakes on hydaelyn so i mean, she really doesn't expect him to be inside it. what is going on?? ]
I am.. in front of it.
[ a beat ]
Why?
[ Oh, okay, good, she's in front of it. Thank gods, because he's starting to feel kind of claustrophobic in here. He probably sort of ruined the surprise by asking a question, but he didn't want to pop out of this thing while she was standing across the room or behind him.
A few things because quickly apparent as Prompto erupts out of the cake.
1. Yes, indeed, he was inside the cake.
2. He is definitely completely butt-ass naked. Though it's a bit difficult to tell, because right now, he's just covered in cake.
Anyway, here he is, cake bits flying everywhere (don't worry, there's still plenty left to eat that didn't touch his naked body) as he throws some confetti and bellows: ]
Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Alisaieeeeee, happy birthday to youuuuu! And many more....!
[ Another handful of confetti rains down on her head.
She chose this. ]
A few things because quickly apparent as Prompto erupts out of the cake.
1. Yes, indeed, he was inside the cake.
2. He is definitely completely butt-ass naked. Though it's a bit difficult to tell, because right now, he's just covered in cake.
Anyway, here he is, cake bits flying everywhere (don't worry, there's still plenty left to eat that didn't touch his naked body) as he throws some confetti and bellows: ]
Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Alisaieeeeee, happy birthday to youuuuu! And many more....!
[ Another handful of confetti rains down on her head.
She chose this. ]
[ ah
there he is. her one coquette. the love of her life. naked. inside a cake.
to be perfectly honest, she did not expect this. she knew he would be around somewhere, maybe hiding in a corner she could not see?? but she doesn't consider the idea of him inside the cake, because that isn't something people do in eorzea??
so when he leaps forward, bursting noisily out of the cake, alisaie shrieks and............reflexively punches him right in the gut. ]
there he is. her one coquette. the love of her life. naked. inside a cake.
to be perfectly honest, she did not expect this. she knew he would be around somewhere, maybe hiding in a corner she could not see?? but she doesn't consider the idea of him inside the cake, because that isn't something people do in eorzea??
so when he leaps forward, bursting noisily out of the cake, alisaie shrieks and............reflexively punches him right in the gut. ]
[ ...this was yet another thing he did not foresee. Alisaie's hit lands true, winding him with her powerful, tiny fist, and with a choking sound, Prompto begins to fall back, as if in slow motion, crashing down, bits of cake and confetti flying everywhere.
Lacrimosa is also playing in the background.
Then he collides with the ground, covered in cake and nothing else, coughing as he stares at the ceiling, stars dancing in his vision.
What a turn this took... ]
Lacrimosa is also playing in the background.
Then he collides with the ground, covered in cake and nothing else, coughing as he stares at the ceiling, stars dancing in his vision.
What a turn this took... ]
[ oh... oh gods
alisaie realizes her mistake immediately, even before her fist collides with his gut, but there is no taking it back.. it is too late. he falls back in slow motion to the tune of mad world, hits the ground in the nude, and there is cake everywhere. ]
Oh, Prompto -
[ immediately she dashes toward him, dropping to her knees to cup one hand to his cheek, the other pressing gently to his gut where she'd decked him with all of her might. ]
I'm so - I'm so sorry, my love -
[ she's serious, but she's also.. sort of laughing.. through the words. it's difficult to keep in!! ]
What in the seven hells were you doing in there?
alisaie realizes her mistake immediately, even before her fist collides with his gut, but there is no taking it back.. it is too late. he falls back in slow motion to the tune of mad world, hits the ground in the nude, and there is cake everywhere. ]
Oh, Prompto -
[ immediately she dashes toward him, dropping to her knees to cup one hand to his cheek, the other pressing gently to his gut where she'd decked him with all of her might. ]
I'm so - I'm so sorry, my love -
[ she's serious, but she's also.. sort of laughing.. through the words. it's difficult to keep in!! ]
What in the seven hells were you doing in there?
[ She's laughing, he can't believe she's laughing!!! After taking him down so cruelly. Maybe he should have given this birthday plan of his a little more thought, but it had seemed like such a good idea at the time...springing naked out of a cake. He's always wanted to do it.
What a price he's paid for his dreams... ]
I-I was...tryin' to surprise you for your birthday....
[ ...Her birthday that was a month ago, yes.
Feebly, he reaches up to touch her face, smearing buttercream over her cheek. ]
Tell my family...I love them...
What a price he's paid for his dreams... ]
I-I was...tryin' to surprise you for your birthday....
[ ...Her birthday that was a month ago, yes.
Feebly, he reaches up to touch her face, smearing buttercream over her cheek. ]
Tell my family...I love them...
[ she sure was laughing.. and she sure still is laughing!! she has to bite her lip to choke it back, but even that only helps a tiny bit. especially when he's being so stupid and dramatic. ]
I will.
[ she says, sounding as solemn as she can manage, before she dips her head to press a soft, gentle kiss to his cheek. mmm, cake. ]
A shame Prompto left us all so soon, before I could properly thank him..
[ :smirk: ]
I will.
[ she says, sounding as solemn as she can manage, before she dips her head to press a soft, gentle kiss to his cheek. mmm, cake. ]
A shame Prompto left us all so soon, before I could properly thank him..
[ :smirk: ]
[ Yeah, yeah, she's probably only kissing him because he's covered in delicious cake. Although the way she says that makes him think that her means of thanks won't just be saying the words. He sits up quickly, smothering a grin. ]
Ohhhh, what d'you know, I've made a miraculous recovery! Must be a kiss from a cute birthday girl.
[ Then his tone grows just a bit more sincere, head listing to one side. ]
Sorry I missed it the first time.
Ohhhh, what d'you know, I've made a miraculous recovery! Must be a kiss from a cute birthday girl.
[ Then his tone grows just a bit more sincere, head listing to one side. ]
Sorry I missed it the first time.
[ there's noting like the implication of some hanky panky to get a boy up and recovered..
thankfully, prompto seems none the worse for wear for his unexpected beating. alisaie is quick to shake her head, while carefully pushing the hair from his eyes. ]
There is nothing to be sorry for.
[ and then, with her brow furrowed. ]
What in the world were you doing in there? You've made a mess of yourself.
[ and the kitchen! ]
thankfully, prompto seems none the worse for wear for his unexpected beating. alisaie is quick to shake her head, while carefully pushing the hair from his eyes. ]
There is nothing to be sorry for.
[ and then, with her brow furrowed. ]
What in the world were you doing in there? You've made a mess of yourself.
[ and the kitchen! ]
[ Umm, except there is something to be sorry for, he missed her birthday?!? And after she threw him such a sweet birthday celebration back at the temple. His first kiss...best birthday ever.
But anyway, back to the present. His grin turns sheepish as he leans back on one hand. ]
Surprising you, obviously! It's — lemme guess. Popping out of a birthday cake isn't a thing on Hydaelyn.
[ It's not like it's a common thing on Eos, either, but hey, it happens in movies? Usually it's a girl popping out of the cake, but this is what Alisaie gets...... ]
But anyway, back to the present. His grin turns sheepish as he leans back on one hand. ]
Surprising you, obviously! It's — lemme guess. Popping out of a birthday cake isn't a thing on Hydaelyn.
[ It's not like it's a common thing on Eos, either, but hey, it happens in movies? Usually it's a girl popping out of the cake, but this is what Alisaie gets...... ]
.. no. No it is not.
[ she says, cautiously, eyeing him like one might eye a crazed hobo approaching you on the street. her eyes sweep from his face down his body, then up again. ]
Why are you nude?
[ is that part of the.. being inside of a cake culture?? what is up with eos?? ]
[ she says, cautiously, eyeing him like one might eye a crazed hobo approaching you on the street. her eyes sweep from his face down his body, then up again. ]
Why are you nude?
[ is that part of the.. being inside of a cake culture?? what is up with eos?? ]
[ This is a perfectly valid question, but hearing it asked so plainly has Prompto blushing all over his body. This is one of those seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time things. But then she gives him that look... ]
Uh. That's...part of the jumping out a cake thing, too. I think? I-I mean, they call it your "birthday suit" when you're naked, soooo I think that's right!
[ ... ]
Was it better or worse because I was naked?
Uh. That's...part of the jumping out a cake thing, too. I think? I-I mean, they call it your "birthday suit" when you're naked, soooo I think that's right!
[ ... ]
Was it better or worse because I was naked?
[ yeah usually when she's giving him the Eye while he's naked, it's a very different thing.. rather than drinking him up like he's eye candy, she's surveying him with judgment in her eyes. this is the weirdest day of her life. ]
.. it is a nameday suit because you are naked when you are born, not because you should be naked on your nameday.
[ she will have to corroborate this with noctis, to know for sure how weird eos is ]
But worse, if you must know. I am beginning to think that I am asleep, and this is a strange dream.
.. it is a nameday suit because you are naked when you are born, not because you should be naked on your nameday.
[ she will have to corroborate this with noctis, to know for sure how weird eos is ]
But worse, if you must know. I am beginning to think that I am asleep, and this is a strange dream.
...Y'know, that makes a lot more sense.
[ But he didn't really think about it from that perspective! He thought it was just supposed to be a sexy thing? People get laid on their birthday? Look, he doesn't know, he's never really had an occasion to whip out his birthday suit for someone else before.
But gods please do not corroborate this with Noctis... ]
It's, uh, definitely real, babe...
[ He scoops a handful of cake off the floor and lifts it towards her face. ]
Happy birthday?
[ But he didn't really think about it from that perspective! He thought it was just supposed to be a sexy thing? People get laid on their birthday? Look, he doesn't know, he's never really had an occasion to whip out his birthday suit for someone else before.
But gods please do not corroborate this with Noctis... ]
It's, uh, definitely real, babe...
[ He scoops a handful of cake off the floor and lifts it towards her face. ]
Happy birthday?
[ she will definitely corroborate this with noctis.
also wow, floor cake. how sweet of him!! but alisaie gently places her hand on his wrist to push it down, just enough that she can lean in to kiss him - it's a good kiss, warm and slow and deep, her teeth gently tugging his lower lip. no matter how much of an absolute imbecile he might be, the gesture was not lost on her. fool or not, she has never known anyone more generous, thoughtful, or kindhearted.
he deserves a nice, good kiss for that. ]
.. while I want to reiterate that this was entirely unnecessary -
[ she starts, murmuring against his mouth, her smile curving against his lips - ]
Thank you.
also wow, floor cake. how sweet of him!! but alisaie gently places her hand on his wrist to push it down, just enough that she can lean in to kiss him - it's a good kiss, warm and slow and deep, her teeth gently tugging his lower lip. no matter how much of an absolute imbecile he might be, the gesture was not lost on her. fool or not, she has never known anyone more generous, thoughtful, or kindhearted.
he deserves a nice, good kiss for that. ]
.. while I want to reiterate that this was entirely unnecessary -
[ she starts, murmuring against his mouth, her smile curving against his lips - ]
Thank you.
[ Oh...well, if she's going to kiss him like this, then he'll give her floor cake all the live long day. A sigh pools softly against her mouth in return, one hand reaching up to cup along her jaw, brushing a gab of buttercream across her cheek. ]
Heh. Don't mention it.
[ Unnecessary it may have been, but he isn't done just yet! So while his kiss lingers a moment later, he springs up and steps into the kitchen, clothed only in the remnants of cake. ]
Got one other thing for ya...close your eyes and hold out your hands!
[ it won't be his penis i swear ]
Heh. Don't mention it.
[ Unnecessary it may have been, but he isn't done just yet! So while his kiss lingers a moment later, he springs up and steps into the kitchen, clothed only in the remnants of cake. ]
Got one other thing for ya...close your eyes and hold out your hands!
[ it won't be his penis i swear ]
[ given the look that crosses her face she clearly thinks it's gonna be his penis
and it's for that reason that when she lifts her hands to offer them to him, she holds them high enough that he definitely can't put his dick into them unless he like, climbs on the counter or something. do not climb on the counter naked, prompto.
she'll look back and realize how weird this moment is, someday. ]
.. should I be worried?
[ it's so hard not to peek!! ]
and it's for that reason that when she lifts her hands to offer them to him, she holds them high enough that he definitely can't put his dick into them unless he like, climbs on the counter or something. do not climb on the counter naked, prompto.
she'll look back and realize how weird this moment is, someday. ]
.. should I be worried?
[ it's so hard not to peek!! ]
No, no! I swear it's not anything like the cake...
[ IT'S NOT HIS PENIS!!!
Instead, a few moments later, Alisaie will feel the weight of a small box in her hands. It's tied up with a little ribbon, and quite suddenly, Prompto is feeling just a little...shy about giving her this. It's not like he has anything to be embarrassed about around her — especially after lunging naked out of her birthday cake — but this somehow makes him a little more sheepish. He's never really given her a gift like this before, and it's so cheesy. What if it's not her thing at all?
When she opens it, Alisaie will find a small locket on a chain, and when opened, it will reveal a compass of sorts, but not one that points due north, and on the other side, a picture of the two of them, smiling and happy. ]
Half a set. I've got one, too, and they're supposed to always point to each other, heh...
[ He lifts a hand to his hair, his cheeks burning hot. ]
Figured that way if we ever get separated and we don't have all this fancy tech to rely on, it...it might be nice...sorry, I know it's way sappy...
[ IT'S NOT HIS PENIS!!!
Instead, a few moments later, Alisaie will feel the weight of a small box in her hands. It's tied up with a little ribbon, and quite suddenly, Prompto is feeling just a little...shy about giving her this. It's not like he has anything to be embarrassed about around her — especially after lunging naked out of her birthday cake — but this somehow makes him a little more sheepish. He's never really given her a gift like this before, and it's so cheesy. What if it's not her thing at all?
When she opens it, Alisaie will find a small locket on a chain, and when opened, it will reveal a compass of sorts, but not one that points due north, and on the other side, a picture of the two of them, smiling and happy. ]
Half a set. I've got one, too, and they're supposed to always point to each other, heh...
[ He lifts a hand to his hair, his cheeks burning hot. ]
Figured that way if we ever get separated and we don't have all this fancy tech to rely on, it...it might be nice...sorry, I know it's way sappy...
[ that definitely does not feel like a penis..
when she feels the box placed into her hands, alisaie opens her eyes and gazes at it curiously. jewelry doesn't generally come in the modern velvet boxes in eorzea, so she has no idea what to expect when she opens it - but inside gleams a small locket, glinting in the light, and she runs her thumb over its surface as he explains.
it seems such a small thing, a simple gesture, but it moves her heart so thoroughly, filling her chest with a burgeoning warmth that floods her blood and bones, her face flushing pink to the tips of her ears. she smiles, tracing her fingertips over the face of the compass before she lifts her eyes to his face, her voice soft. ]
.. I love it.
[ time for another kiss!! ]
when she feels the box placed into her hands, alisaie opens her eyes and gazes at it curiously. jewelry doesn't generally come in the modern velvet boxes in eorzea, so she has no idea what to expect when she opens it - but inside gleams a small locket, glinting in the light, and she runs her thumb over its surface as he explains.
it seems such a small thing, a simple gesture, but it moves her heart so thoroughly, filling her chest with a burgeoning warmth that floods her blood and bones, her face flushing pink to the tips of her ears. she smiles, tracing her fingertips over the face of the compass before she lifts her eyes to his face, her voice soft. ]
.. I love it.
[ time for another kiss!! ]
[ ...She loves it.
That's all it takes to banish his worry, his nerves, and then comes her kiss once more, their mouths weaving together as he chuckles warmly against her lips. Why did he ever worry about it in the first place? Sure, it is sappy, but it was a gift given with the most earnest love in his heart, and as with all things between them, that has never led him astray before.
He pulls back just ever so slightly, breath rushing out through a grin, as he touches his brow to hers. ]
G-good to hear it.
[ This will likely be the first of many sappy gifts, brace yourself. ]
Now...I got us some totally optional dinner rezzies for later, but what d'you wanna do until then? It's your day.
[ They can do anything she wants!! Even if that's just pigging out on pizza in their pajamas at home. ]
That's all it takes to banish his worry, his nerves, and then comes her kiss once more, their mouths weaving together as he chuckles warmly against her lips. Why did he ever worry about it in the first place? Sure, it is sappy, but it was a gift given with the most earnest love in his heart, and as with all things between them, that has never led him astray before.
He pulls back just ever so slightly, breath rushing out through a grin, as he touches his brow to hers. ]
G-good to hear it.
[ This will likely be the first of many sappy gifts, brace yourself. ]
Now...I got us some totally optional dinner rezzies for later, but what d'you wanna do until then? It's your day.
[ They can do anything she wants!! Even if that's just pigging out on pizza in their pajamas at home. ]
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