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[There's absolutely no reason for Chloe Price to feel stressed, so naturally she's stressed.

But listen, in her head there's an obligation to like. Do This Right. It's her first Valentine's with Anna, so it's gotta be Good. It's gotta be great, even. She's spent weeks getting stoned and brainstorming this.

All in all she's pretty proud of herself, even if she's stupidly nervous. She stayed up all night last night putting the final touches on it- and even had a little help from Anna's sister, who seemed surprised Chloe would reach out to her like that, but in a good way.

Long story short, she's Ready. This is gonna be Good. It's gotta be.

It's honestly. Way earlier in the morning than Chloe has ever been up, but it's fine- she hasn't been to bed yet. It's fine. It's fine.

Chloe knocks on Anna's door loudly and enthusiastically, probably waking up the neighbors in the process. It's fiiine.]

Hey! Wake up, sleepy bitch!

Edited 2018-02-23 19:35 (UTC)

[Anna, of course, has her own plans for Valentine's Day, but she wasn't planning on enacting them until late afternoon at the very earliest. Which is why she is still passed the fuck out when Chloe knocks on the door.

She jerks awake, drool on her cheek, and blinks blearily in the direction of the door. Her Gothita grumbles next to her, a low, exasperated Gothiiii.]

Huh—who is it?

[Stifling a huge yawn, of course.]

[Gothita isn't the only one letting out an exasperated grumble.

You've got Chloe and Elsa both being a little exasperated, because Anna can never just. Wake up. It's a Process. Not that Chloe really has any room to talk, but like. Still.]

Don't make me have Munchies break down the door!

[Does that answer your question?

Elsa sits bolt upright in bed at that, knowing full well Chloe is probably not exaggerating.] Anna- I'd rather not have to pay that bill. Will you please-?

[Chloe interjects at that moment.] Yeah, listen to the queen! Rise and shine, girl!

[Anna's rubbing the sleep out of her eyes when she hears that threat, and suddenly she's a little more alert, glancing wildly around first at Elsa, and then toward the door. She yawns again, but she's already out of bed and padding toward the door in her nightgown.]

I'm coming, I'm coming, geez!

[She answers the door, and her hair is a rat's nest, but she still manages to look perplexed through yet another yawn.]

Chloe? Isso early...

[Elsa just kind of. Plops back down with a sense of relief. Man, she really dodged that bullet- and honestly she knows how excited Chloe is, so honestly she's doing them all a favor.

Chloe is practically hopping from foot to foot by the time Anna opens the door.]

'bout time! Geez- whoa, dude your bedhead is hella on point.

[But. Honestly she looks so fucking cute.

Chloe reaches out and takes Anna by the hand, stepping close.]

Happy v-day, by the way. [She's gonnaaa smooch the forehead.]

Huh—?

[Anna's eyes go wide and she reaches up in a delayed attempt to smooth down her hair that doesn't...work very well.]

Shut up, I just woke up, it's...

[It doesn't matter, actually, because Chloe's got her by the hand and she's coming a little closer and Anna feels her cheeks turn pink as Chloe's lips press against her forehead. She giggles.]

You, too. I can't believe you're actually awake!

[It's stupidly adorable how she blushes, honestly. Man. She's so... tender. That's honestly the only word Chloe can use to describe Anna. But like- in a good way. Because she can also kick your fucking ass and she appreciates that.

She just. Appreciates Anna a lot right now. After talking out her feelings, she's having an easier time with this- the whole not feeling guilty thing. She's allowed to be happy and not stew in her weird feelings, it's just taken her entirely too long to like. Realize that.]

Hey, so funny story. I haven't slept yet.

[Surprise!]

I was up all night getting shit ready for you! So go get dressed- and it's chilly out there, so I mean. Make sure you bundle up.

[God she sounds like her mom, kill her.]

What? Chloe, you need sleep! Hasn't Munchies taught you anything?!

[She giggles, though, shaking her head in disbelief.]

Okay, okay! Just...just wait here, I'll be right out, okay?

[After all, she's pretty sure Elsa would disapprove deeply if Anna just. Changed in front of her girlfriend like that. Even if they've definitely seen each other in their underwear before.

She throws on jeans, boots, and her winter parka, which is way warmer and easier to move around in than a cloak ever was, and tops it off with a beanie shaped like a Bulbasaur. When she comes back out, her hair is miraculously....combed? How she got that mess tamed in such a short time is truly a mystery.]

Okay! I'm ready!

[Okay, that earns her a laugh but she also kinda just punches Anna on the shoulder gently, shaking her head.]

I'll be here, creepily loitering outside your door.

[Man, she really hopes Anna like this. Otherwise she's going to feel really dumb for putting so much effort into it. Like, she's 98% sure Anna is going to like it. But that 2% is very Loud in her head.

Shut up, 2%.

She's nothing short of impressed that Anna managed to tame her hair and it's evident in the way she stares for a moment, before shaking her head. Some things in life just don't make sense.]

Dude, that beanie is amazeballs. Where'd you get it?

[She's gonnaaa grab the hand again and start heading out of the inn.]

[Anna reaches up, self-conscious, to touch her hair when she sees Chloe staring like that. Like maybe it's still sticking up funny, or something. But a smile comes to her face, and she giggles, shutting the door behind them.]

I found it at a market! Isn't it cute?

[She lets Chloe drag her outside without a second's hesitation.]

Okay, so where are we going, anyway?

Yeah, just like you.

[Wow, gay. She rolls her eyes at her damn self as they make it out of the inn.]

Just a little ways out of town, not too far.

[She squeezes Anna's hand and tries not to walk too fast, considering her legs are a Lot Longer than the lil princess she's walking with. It's fine, she's just excited.

Just as they're nearing the outskirts of the city, who would appear but Munchies in the distance. Chloe told him to finish up and meet her back in town, so this is good timing.

Once he notices them- Anna specifically- he picks up the pace and lumbers over cheerfully, waving at Anna all the while.]

Oh, boy.

[Once he reaches them, he's gonnaaa just scoop Anna up and give her a Big Squeeze.]

Hey! Munchies! She's my girlfriend, you dork. Calm down.

[Anna giggles, pushing through the doors.]

You're just saying that.

[Hey, guess who else is bad at taking compliments? This girl. She keeps up with Chloe as best she can, considering she's still half-asleep, but when she sees Munchies she perks up immensely, seeing him thundering over to them.

Past experience has, thankfully, prepared her for this, and she lets out a little squeal of delight that's quickly squished as all the air is squeezed out of her lungs by Munchies' arms.]

A-aw, I missed you too, big guy!

[It's fine, they can both be bad at taking compliments together.

Chloe just sighs in exasperation, because she knows Munchies won't stop hugging until he's gotten it out of his system.]

You could be gone five minutes and he would do this same shit.

[Try as she might, she can't be too annoyed. Her girl and her boy, being cute together. Not that she would ever, ever say that out loud.

Munchies does finally let her go, setting her down gently before he gives her a gentle patpat on the head.

For a split second, it seems like he's going to pick Chloe up too, but he seems to Remember Something and instead manages to finnagle his claws into a fist, to which Chloe bumps.]

That's what I thought. [She reaches for Munchie's Pokeball and holds it up.] I'll see you later dude. [Nyoom.] Anyway, so it's not much further- but you need to close your eyes and I'll lead the way!

It's still cute!

[She wheezes that more than she actually says it, but the truth is, hugging Munchies is like hugging a big old marshmallow. A very, very strong marshmallow. It's still a relief when he lets her go, though, patting her on the head with that big old paw of his.

Anna waves goodbye at her giant friend and then turns to Chloe with wide eyes.]

Wait, really? You can't expect me to just...not peek!

[Chloe looks like she's about to argue for a split second, before a Thought dawns on her and she gives Anna a sly look.]

Not if I do this.

[She slips around behind Anna and moves her hands up to cover Anna's eyes. It's gonna be awkward as hell trying to actually walk together like this, but it's not too far and you know what?

It'll look fucking cute.]

[Anna giggles as she realizes that Chloe is basically going to blindfold her herself, but she doesn't resist any, because. Well. Having Chloe close behind her is nice.]

Alright, I'm trusting you not to let me run into anything..!

I would never!

[That's mostly true. If it weren't Valentine's day there a 50/50 on whether or not she would be let Anna run into a wall just for the funnies. But on this day, the day of love?

Mmm, nah.]

Here we go!

[Step, step, step.

See they've got this, it's going smoothly.

Not too much later, Chloe is slowing down and eventually stopping, once she feels like they're in a Good Position.]

Dundundunnn, we're here! Are you ready?

[Anna giggles as they go; it's clumsy, but fun, letting Chloe walk her around like this. Eventually, she notices snow underfoot, fresh snow, like they're walking across someone's lawn, and when they stop, Anna's so curious she's ready to burst.]

Yes! I've never been more ready in my whole life!

[Chloe is excited too, but now that they're here she can't help but feel a little nervous. She knows Anna is going to like it, but it's one of those things like "was this better in my head??"

It's fine, shut up Chloe.]

Okay- 1...2.. 3!

[Chloe lets her hands fall away and she steps back to watch Anna's reaction.

Before them is a castle made of snow- it's not the best or the most aesthetically pleasing ice castle- but it's definitely big, in the sense Munchies helped make it as tall as him so they would have room to move. Thing this but slightly less basic and bigger.]

[Anna blinks, her vision clearing with the sudden wash of light, and then her eyes get really, really wide when she sees what's in front of her.]

Chloe...did you make this?

[Her heart swells in her chest, and for a second she's completely speechless. Sure, it's nothing even close to what Elsa can make, and has made, but this...this is for her. Nobody's ever made something like this for her before.]

...Woah. It's amazing, I love it!

[She throws her arms around Chloe's skinny shoulders, the only way she knows how to express her gratitude.]

[It's funny how much relief she feels when Anna says that. Okay cool, so she did something righ- oh.

She's definitely caught off guard by Anna throwing her arms around her. She sways a little one the spot, but manages to right herself as her arms come up to wrap around the other girl too.]

Whoa! I- thanks.. I'm glad you like it.

[Isn't it funny how gratitude is a double-edged sword and can also make you feel a little self conscious?]

Munchies helped, so you should, uh, probably tell him he did good. He'll probably cry. [She rolls her eyes.] Your sister helped, too. She let me use that sweet ice fox to make more snow.

I can't believe you did this for me!

[She pulls back, clutching at Chloe's hands, and giggles.]

I'll have to thank Munchies and Skadi with some nice Poké Puffs.

[And now, because she's practically vibrating out of her skin:]

Can we go inside?!

[Chloe just sorta shrugs and looks a bit embarrassed. Of course she did this for you!! Geez. It's not like she likes you or anything. She squeezes Anna's hands in acknowledgment, but then she's talking about Munchies and Poke puffs and going inside and she remembers-]

Oh yeah! God, duh. There's actually one more surprise in there for you.

[She lets go of one of Anna's hands and heads towards the big, Munchie sized door.

Stepping in, the inside is just a big, square room. She didn't have time to go really in-depth, but. There is one thing, in the center of the room- a throne.

If you don't think it looks like the iron throne then you are wrong, because it totally does. Even if that reference is gonna go over Anna's head. It's fine.

But!! Sitting on said iron snow-throne is a lone egg.

She really wishes, in hindsight, that it was a dragon type. But. Oh well.]

What? Seriously?

[A snow castle and another surprise?

Anna just might be in love.

She steps into the castle, clutching Chloe's hand, looking all around her in fond awe. But when her gaze settles on that throne, and the egg sitting on top of it? Well, it's no surprise that she dashes over to kneel down in front of it.]

Oh my gosh, Chloe...! What kind of egg is this?

[She won't say it, but it's incredibly validating that Anna is so excited by this. She put a lot of time and effort into it and she's so glad it's paying off. Chloe heads over and stands next to her as she looks at the egg.]

So, it's not anything like.. badass, or anything. But it made me think of you- uh, anyway. It's Togepi, which is this little egg... thing. It's cute, that's kind of all I know about it, honestly.

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