[Dimitri has been working on - a few things, this month, actually. A lot of them have been secret... All of them, actually? But this thing is probably one of the most mundane.]
[So in the morning, Dimitri goes to find Grant after he's done with his usual training run with Felix. He has one hand behind his back, and he's smiling as he looks to Grant.]
Good morning, Grant. Could you do me a favor, and close your eye...?
[Now that he's starting to think more actively about Pokemon breeding, Grant's had an awful lot more busywork to get done, on top of keeping up with Chip's lessons - so it's probably no surprise that he's poring over his notes again when Dimitri finds him, making little adjustments to his plans.
He sets them down readily, though, giving Dimitri a quizzical look before going ahead and closing his eye.] ...Alright. Should I be worried?
[That's a joke. He can't imagine what he would have to worry about from Dimitri.]
If this were to worry you, then I would be concerned in turn.
[But enough of that. When Grant's eye closes, Dimitri steps forward again. There's still a bit of a flutter in his chest as he lays the flower crown of white roses upon Grant's head, but..]
[Grant waits, until he feels whatever Dimitri has placed on his head settle in place, to open his eye. He reaches up to touch it, gently and carefully. Just enough of a brush of his fingers to feel petals.]
--Oh. [It comes out softly, not much more than an exhalation. Immediately, he feels his face warming, and he doesn't know if it has more to do with having such a delicate item placed on him (and one that he can recognize as a romantic symbol, even without the context of Fodlan's holidays), or embarrassment over... being so flustered over his boyfriend putting a flower crown on him.
He does his best to recover quickly, smiling as he goes to take Dimitri's hand.] I... I do. Anything in particular bring this on?
[That blush gives Dimitri a little bit of hope. Certainly one can blush for various reasons, but this is a good situation, isn't it? It's what he has to believe, smiling back as their hands are linked.]
I told you once that Fodlan follows a different calendar, didn't I? In terms of both when the year starts, and the names as well.
If I have matched them up properly... Then this month would be Garland Moon. And during Garland Moon, it is typical for women to weave together garlands of white roses, for friends, and... those they wish to be in love with, one day.
Yeah? [Garland Moon, white roses... the meaning of the gesture, its origins in Dimitri's world, slowly slot into place alongside Grant's existing associations. He suspects his face is getting a little redder.
He squeezes Dimitri's hand, and... this time, he's gonna be the one to lift Dimitri's hand to his lips, as if trying to hide his blush behind it for a moment.] What... about if that person already loves them?
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Late in June - In Person
[So in the morning, Dimitri goes to find Grant after he's done with his usual training run with Felix. He has one hand behind his back, and he's smiling as he looks to Grant.]
Good morning, Grant. Could you do me a favor, and close your eye...?
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He sets them down readily, though, giving Dimitri a quizzical look before going ahead and closing his eye.] ...Alright. Should I be worried?
[That's a joke. He can't imagine what he would have to worry about from Dimitri.]
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[But enough of that. When Grant's eye closes, Dimitri steps forward again. There's still a bit of a flutter in his chest as he lays the flower crown of white roses upon Grant's head, but..]
There. I hope you like it.
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--Oh. [It comes out softly, not much more than an exhalation. Immediately, he feels his face warming, and he doesn't know if it has more to do with having such a delicate item placed on him (and one that he can recognize as a romantic symbol, even without the context of Fodlan's holidays), or embarrassment over... being so flustered over his boyfriend putting a flower crown on him.
He does his best to recover quickly, smiling as he goes to take Dimitri's hand.] I... I do. Anything in particular bring this on?
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I told you once that Fodlan follows a different calendar, didn't I? In terms of both when the year starts, and the names as well.
If I have matched them up properly... Then this month would be Garland Moon. And during Garland Moon, it is typical for women to weave together garlands of white roses, for friends, and... those they wish to be in love with, one day.
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He squeezes Dimitri's hand, and... this time, he's gonna be the one to lift Dimitri's hand to his lips, as if trying to hide his blush behind it for a moment.] What... about if that person already loves them?
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Then... Perhaps to keep loving them, I suppose.
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Gladly.
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[And it is a very good best.]
I must have been interrupting you, but... I wanted you to have this.