Mission 010 - Birthday Husband

[hauntedsnowfall]

WHO: Dimitri (hauntedsnowfall) & Yuri (wolfish)
WHEN: August 12th
WHERE: Earth-2025; a restaurant, the theatre, and "home"
WHAT: It's Yuri Leclerc's birthday and Dimitri is determined to be a good husband. The fate of their world is at stake, besides, his husband deserves to be celebrated.
NOTES\WARNINGS: none atm


[Birthdays are important to Dimitri.

While it has been some time since he has celebrated his own birthday, he nonetheless has not stopped caring for others'. In fact, he knew all of his classmates' birthdays— Dimitri had done some detective work, but when he found out the Professor knew everyone's already, he simply copied them down then committed them to memory.

These days of celebrating the individual were generally a fond and loving affair in the Blaiddyd family. A day of dedication, showing an someone how much they are seen and cared for, whether by gifts, events, or mere words— it always seemed to brighten people's days.

Of course Dimitri had known Yuri's birthday was coming— just because the man had transferred in late in the semester didn't make him any less of a classmate. After turning it over in his mind for two weeks Dimitri was finally satisfied with his plan for his classmate? friend? partner? husband. Gifts, food, entertainment, and relaxation. Why settle on one when you can do all of the above? Besides, Yuri has been bearing the weight of their world on his shoulders for longer than everyone else from their world— doesn't he deserve to be celebrated?

When Yuri came home that late afternoon Dimitri approached and engaged him, so that he might not stumble upon the soon to be revealed surprises. Also, he'd been worrying, doubting, and fretting the entire time the man wasn't home. Has Dimitri gone overboard? Would Yuri like any of it? What if he is tired and just wants to sleep? And in all that nervousness Dimitri completely forgot to mention why he wanted Yuri to be home around then.

So without explaining anything more than just "We have a little bit of a situation..." Dimitri leads Yuri to their bedroom where two times three outfits are laid out across their bed. It is immediately obvious by color and size that, in each set, one is for Yuri and one is Dimitri.

Without further preamble he says:]

I wasn't sure if you would like these outfits here [he motions to the pair] so I thought I would get you a secondary option. [he motions again to a different pair] After all, I don't want to dictate what you wear... But then I worried that perhaps they may be over the top, so I got these here. [he motions to the final pair] But, now I find myself worried you may misunderstand and believe I don't think you know how to dress yourself...

[Dimitri likes that Yuri had picked out his swimming suit; it had been very kind and thoughtful. He wanted to do the same for Yuri, but now he questions his judgement...]

Comments

[wolfish]

[ Truth be told, Yuri hadn't given any thought to his birthday. He has fond memories of celebrating the occasion modestly with his mother, of course. Little as they had, she had never made him feel anything less than cherished. That has always been enough for him: knowing that his mother loves him.

He hasn't bothered to tell anyone in Etraya when his birthday is, besides, so he has no reason to question what Dimitri is up to when ushered to their room to deal with... Whatever it is. Yuri just assumes that Dimitri had broken something with that prodigious strength of his.

Instead, he's greeted with several sets of clothing. The more Dimitri comments upon them, the more confused Yuri finds himself. ]

They're all fine clothes [ He says once Dimitri lapses into silence, no less perplexed than be was before. If anything, he might be more so now. ] but what are they for, exactly?

[ And how had Dimitri determined his clothing size? Had he looked through his things? Eyeballed it? ]

[hauntedsnowfall]

[With ample time for preparation anything can be done, whether it be eyeing up a certain gentleman to guess why his otherself flirted with him what his clothing sizes were, or to peer closely at the laundry Dimitri had folded. Either way the tailoring should be well done— shame he couldn't think of a way for Yuri to go to the seamstress herself to get an exact fit. Alas.

Relief colors Dimitri's features at Yuri's reassurance and his own confusion clears up when Yuri asks for clarification. A smile lifts his lips.]

Are you certain you would like to spoil the surprise?

[wolfish]

[ Yuri arches an eyebrow at Dimitri, openly skeptical. What would Dimitri be plotting with all of these clothes? He might be surprised by the secrecy around it, but the young king he'd known in his world was capable of cunning. People assumed incorrectly when deeming Dimitri too honest for guile.

Honesty and craft aren't mutually exclusive. ]

...Well then, what's the game plan?

[hauntedsnowfall]

[Dimitri would be pleased to hear Yuri's assessment of his cunning, however Dimitri is already under the assumption that Yuri knows this is for his birthday. Whoops.

The smile forming continues to grow as the relief turns into excitement for the coming evening, to see Yuri getting to enjoy himself. Dimitri's voice is smooth and confident now that he feels he has found his footing.]

The Plan is you pick out what outfits we are to wear this evening, we both make ready, and then I summon a car to take us where we need to go.

[He would have said 'get dressed' instead of 'make ready' were it anyone but Yuri. Dimitri is now aware how much time actually goes into Yuri making himself into what the man deems as 'presentable'.]

[wolfish]

[ Yuri absolutely has not connected the dots regarding this all having anything to do with his birthday, oops indeed. He does listen to what Dimitri has to say, noting how pleased and how much less worried the guy is now that The Plan is being discussed.

Once Dimitri has finished laying out what he intends, Yuri hums and gives the outfits a further assessing glance. ]

Counter-offer. If I'm picking one of these for you, you might as well choose one for me. Even trade.

[ Granted Dimitri chose the selection as it stands, but that doesn't preclude Yuri from making this proposal. It's more interesting than if he decides it all. Besides, he's curious which of this array of outfits Dimitri's the most pleased with. He obviously went to some trouble selecting them. ]

[hauntedsnowfall]

[Dimitri watches closely as Yuri gives the clothes another once over. Truly he hopes the man likes them. He had spent long hours going around one of those inside market places known as a Mall looking for something befitting Yuri's grace and poise. He doesn't hope Yuri likes it because of the effort he put in it, rather he gladly put forth the effort to achieve such.

A counter-offer? Oh, Yuri is shrewd in business. Really, Dimitri knows he has picked all of these clothes for Yuri, but if it helps him feel more comfortable about it all... He supposes he can play Yuri's game.

Dimitri brings a hand to rest under his chin and thinks over the offer.]

I'll accept, but only under one condition. [he holds up one finger] You have to do my makeup.

[Dimitri thinks he has played his cards right. He's pretty certain Yuri wants to do his face up. Hopefully he hasn't guessed incorrectly, otherwise he may look selfish on the man's birthday...]

[wolfish]

[ Yuri eyes him curiously, uncertain just what would have possessed Dimitri to come up with such a stipulation. Why is he indulging him this way? There isn't any particular reason that he needs to go to all of this trouble, even as they're playing the role of spouses.

It doesn't oblige Dimitri to anything beyond what's required to keep up appearances. ]

You? You want your makeup done?

[ It's not that Yuri hasn't thought about it before. Of course he had. Dimitri's got handsome features, whether he accepts that plain and obvious truth or not. But he'd always imagined it'd be an uphill battle to convince him to try out getting dolled up, unless he had some injury that he wanted concealed... And even then, Yuri'd just be able to heal such a thing away. ]

[hauntedsnowfall]

[There is no reason to be shy about it now, he must and will remain committed to his gamble. Dimitri inhales lightly and deeply, but keeps his head up and eye-contact centered. His voice shows no wavering.]

That is my stipulation, yes. Are we agreed?

[Besides... it would be a lie to say Yuri hasn't gotten him intrigued about it all. It seems like a ritual, and Yuri looks so graceful while doing it. To have the man administering those ministrations upon Dimitri's face? Well... now that he thinks about it more... It might be rather...pleasant...]

[wolfish]

[ He can't get over the fact that Dimitri is actually asking for it. No need to coax or convince the guy, apparently he's interested all on his own. It makes Yuri wonder what to attribute that to. In the time he'd spent with another, older Dimitri, he never made a similar request. ]

Well, if you're sure you really want that...

[ Yuri does wonder how Dimitri will fare with needing to sit for that long, but he's certainly not opposed to applying makeup. ]

[hauntedsnowfall]

[Dimitri smiles satisfied. With any luck Yuri will be able to thoroughly enjoy himself despite the situation they find themselves in.]

I do. I've also picked which outfit I would like you to wear.

[His eyes are almost glittering; this is possibly the normal Dimitri has felt in months. Is it the crafting and executing of a plan? He doesn't know, but he won't look this horse in the mouth.]

[wolfish]

Well aren't you decisive today...

[ Yuri muses, though he supposes Dimitri may have had a favorite all along. He turns his attention back to the outfits, speculating which Dimitri would be the most comfortable wearing for whatever he's got in mind. ]

I'll need a few moments.

[hauntedsnowfall]

Of course. Try not to take too long, I know your art [make-up] is no quick feat. But feel free to handle, touch, hold up, whatever you wish to do with the garments to help make it easier.

Would you like me to leave while you decide? Or should I remain as a mannequin?

[Dinner, theatre, bath. That's the plan. If they are able to get ready quickly maybe Dimitri will have time to take Yuri to get his nails done...or perhaps he can take him another day, this evening might already be a little full...]

[wolfish]

Oh, I already know the one.

[ Yuri's got an eye for these things, pointing out the ensemble he thinks Dimitri would be least stressed about trying not to ruin. The material isn't the most flexible on any of these, but something that grants better range of motion for Dimitri strikes Yuri as the ideal.

Of the three, it should be the one he'd be most comfortable in. They're all fine outfits, besides. ]

That one should suit you.