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The sound of shuffling fills the room, as the court mage gets ready for an outing.
A kettle, cups, a small tin box, and a book were put in a basket. They fix their magician hat and rob before leaving their assigned room. Walking down the castle halls and greeting any passerbys, and even striking small conversations with them–
But they can't be late ! No, no … he’ll be distraught if Seam was late !
Finally, Seam left the castle grounds. Feeling the warm breeze on their fur, how the red leafs of the tree fly along with the current of the wind. Walking into the fields, they turned south and into the woods.
A path where its skies are pitch black, with no stars to light its sky. But in Seams eyes, that's what made it special to them. They don't really understand how something like that would happen, and they would like to keep it that way.
Walking for a minute or so, they finally spotted him.
Sitting near a lone tree, a few feet away from a river. Having his back faced to Seam and seeming to be fiddling with something in his hands. Seam walked up to him before clearing their throat, causing him to shove whatever was in his hand in his pocket then turning his head around to face them.
“ Jevil . “
“ SEAM, SEAM ! “
Seam walked toward him and placed the basket on the ground near him, as Jevil jumped up and wrapped his arms around them tightly, causing the stuffed doll to chuckle heartily.
“ TOOK YOU SO LONG, LONG ! THOUGHT YOU NEVER COME ALONG ! “
Jevil exclaimed before letting go of the hug as he threw his hands in the air, “ Now, Now . It was just a few minutes “
Jevil just crossed his arms and faked a grimace as he sat down again on the grass, as Seam joined him they asked ; “ What were you doing while I was on the way ? it seemed as if you had something in hand “ they said as their paw reached for the basket and pulled out the cups.
The court jester just stared at them till he started chuckling “ OH NOTHING, NOTHING …. WORRY NOT YOUR BEAUTIFULLY COTTON FILLED HEAD ~! “
He starts rocking back in forth, “ IT IS NOTHING OF IMPORTANCE “
Seam hummed, feeling a bit sceptical before letting go of it. They pore for the both of them a cup of tea. Getting out the small tin box and opening it, revealing dark & light purple biscuits cookies with red filling ( possibly; dark candy ). “ Thought I brought something sweet for this outing. Here, try one ! “
Jevil extended a hand before picking out one, absorbing the sweet treat in his hands then shoving the entire thing in his mouth. The sound of munching and a pleased hums excited Jevil, he reaches for more in the tin box and eats a mouth full of biscuits.
“ HOW SWEET, SWEET AND BURNT ! HMM ! YOU MADE THEM YOURSELF ? “ He said as he was still chewing then swallowing, taking a sip of his cup of tea Seam poured to clear out his throat.
“ You could tell ? “ They asked as they brought their cup close to their lips “ HOW COULDN'T I, I ? SOME OF THE PARTS ARE SCORCHED ~ “
Seam wont fight it, They arent the best but as long as they and he likes it, it's fine. “ Glad you liked it, Jevil “
They talked and talked about; The kingdom, its residents, their past performance, their future performances, and what they're getting up to in their free time.
Avantully, it started getting late, and they ran out of tea and biscuits. Seam looks up then down before clearing their throat “ Guess it's time for us to leave “ they said as they started packing “ OH HOW THE TIME FLYS, FLYS WHEN YOUR HAVING FUN – “
Jevil cuts himself off as he watches Seam get off the floor with the basket in their paws, dusting themselves off. “ Well, I'm off to go. I wouldn't want the castle resident to worry too much about us, no ? Ha ha ha ~ “ Seam chuckles, waving at Jevil then turning around.
Feeling of nervousness fills Jevil as he watches them walk away.
It's the perfect time ! go for it before it's too late, late !
Seam only walked a few feet away before feeling a tug on their robes, turning around to see Jevil; face looking away and holding something in his other hand.
Jevil lets go of the robe then clears his throat, raising his other hand to Seam before opening it. “ I BROUGHT YOU UH… A GIFT, GIFT “ Seam lean a bit close to observe what's in Jevil hand;
It was a small brooch, bronze metal twisted and turned to resemble card suits on all 4 sides, and in the middle: an orange gem, possibly Topaz. Being held by the bronze metal together.
“ THOUGHT YOU’LL LIKE IT, IT “ Jevil mutters nervously, Seam just stares at the brooch, causing Jevils nervousness to spike.
Did they not like it ? Is it too on the nose, nose ?
Jevils thoughts began to spiral, only for it to be cut short with the feeling of Seam paws resting on his hat.
“ How nice of you, Jevil. Truely ! Makes me wish I brought something for you myself ! “ They ruffle his hat, being able to feel his horns under it. Jevil could feel heat spread through his face and ears, as his heart started to beat fast. “ I quite like it, hmm … how about this ? “ Seam raises their paw away from Jevils head, placing it on their chest.
“ How about you do the honour ? that's the least I could do “ They asked, Jevil looked up at them with quivering lips before it broke into a wide smile.
“ WOULD I, I !? UEE-HEE-HEE ! “
Floating a few feet off the ground, Jevil brought the brooch close to Seams Chest, before he clips the brooch on , he starts thinking about it for a moment… he floats slightly higher then before, startling Seam a bit, as he clips the brooch on Seam Mage hat. Fixing it to make sure it wont fall.
“ HERE, HERE ! “ Seam chuckles as Jevil floats slightly down to be at eye level, “ Thank you, Jevil “ They lean close to him till their noses touch, nuzzling faces.
A dark tint on Jevils face still lingers, if not spread even more. “ YOUR WELCOME, SEAM “ They both let the moment linger before backing away.
“ Now, let's get going . It's getting more late “ Seam raises their free paw for Jevil, “ YES, YES … LETS GO, GO ! “ He exclaimed, holding Seams paw, both tightening the grip.
Now both of them have left. Hand in hand. Closer than before.