[So Phoenix had gone off to check out the city of Theastrai, but he did keep in mind the teenager who had stayed behind. So he made sure to return at a reasonable hour, and with a souvenir in a bag. As he opened the door to the house, he looked around for any signs of the princess.]
[ thankfully, maya's fat wyvern is leashed and cannot approach rayfa in any manner. thank god for that, because it scares the life out of the little girl. when phoenix arrives, though, she rushes to the door but immediately skids to a stop to not show her excitement.
instead, phoenix is greeted with a once happy, now agitated teenager. ]
Where have you been! It has been so long-- your hair looks even worse now than before!
[The day after Rayfa's party, Nahyuta approaches her room and knocks on the door. Having had business he'd been meaning to discuss with her, he'd felt it was appropriate to wait until after the celebrations before getting back to more serious matters at hand. The present is as good a time as any, so he knocks politely on her door.]
Your Benevolence, may we speak? [And before she can protest--] It is not regarding your letter, I promise.
[As much as he'd like to talk to her about that in person, he doesn't want to overwhelm her. One thing at a time, right?]
[ rayfa was merely reading the book jade gave her when there's a knock on the door. she isn't disturbed by nahyuta's presence, but feels a mild annoyance when he speaks even so vaguely about the letter. you're supposed to pretend it doesn't exist, braid head!
still, she gets up and out of bed to open the door, but she makes no gesture of asking him to come inside. ]
[Even though she said she couldn’t afford anything else for the queen, there is still a box delivered to Rayfa’s home on Christmas morning. It’s wrapped in a pink paper with a gold ribbon tied around it, and a note tucked beneath it.]
Your Benevolence,
Hap’piraki! A sweet present fit for a sweet queen! I hope you enjoy, and don’t eat it all in one sitting! Merry Christmas :)
Lots of love, Maya Fey
[The box is about medium sized, and inside are a bunch of treats from Theasthai. Candies and chocolates galore! It’s not much, but she hopes Rayfa enjoys! Merry Christmas!]
[ Hopefully she didn't think she could get away with spoiling Shinou without getting something in return. The next day after she delivered Shinou's cloak, he sent her a gift in return. ]
To My dear queen:
Your gift has been very much appreciated as I am wearing it right now. Though I couldn't let you get away with not getting something in return. I do hope you enjoy, but if it is not your style, I understand, my friend.
-Shinou
[ inside her box were very many hair pieces in the shape of snow flakes. He noticed she seemd to decorate her hair a little and thought this might be fun for her. On top of that though, he also gave her this adorable dancing flower. It seems to dance around when you give it positive energy. ]
Merry Christmas! Thank you so much for getting me a present, it was absolutely gorgeous! I hope you enjoy what I got you, and more importantly I hope you have a wonderful day my friend! ♡
[After spending the night at Lioriley's home and having his arm checked out the next day, Dhurke will immediately make his way back to the apartment once he was able to do so. He'll let Rayfa know as well as he was leaving. Before he arrives though, he'll make one stop somewhere to buy something for Rayfa as an apology for being away.
Soon as he gets the door open, carrying a bag with his good arm, he'll announce his arrival] I'm home! [Despite his left arm being usable once more, he still kept it in a makeshift sling, out of familiarity and because the arm was still frail from lack of use.]
[ dhurke has probably never seen rayfa look so frazzled until today. she has bags under her eyes when she surfaces from the couch, waking up from his proclamation. ]
A- Ah! Father!
[ her hair is down and she isn't even ready to present herself!! so she hides herself under the blankets while she calms herself down. ]
[ he is doing a better job than he thinks of hiding how much his heart is pounding right now. it's a really good thing that she can't see him, because this feels like the scariest thing he's ever done, and he is just trying to act like somebody who is significantly cooler and less dorky than he is.
... she might pick up a little bit of anxiety from him, but not as much as he's feeling!! ]
Good morning!! I'm letting you know that Snow White’s birthday is this weekend on Endeca 4th! [Saturday February 4th] She doesn't want a birthday party but I think someone as special as her deserves a Happy Birthday Wish.
[ Shinou is here to deliver to his favorite little queen once more. This time in the spirit of valentines day. He drops off his gift to Rayfa's front doorsteps wherever she may be living.
There is a very decorative bag sitting out there with lots of chocolates in the shape of hearts inside. They all look very well made with little smiles carved into each one. Unfortunately their looks are much better than their tastes. If she takes even one bite she will probably want to spit them out. They were that bad.
Attached to the bag is a note for Rayfa. ]
To my tiniest little Queen Rayfa
Oh what a day to be alive. A day made for love and appreciation. A day where anyone may proudly say the things that make them happy to one another. As I'm sure you are very thankful for me in oh so many ways, I felt it is only fair to share the things I appreciate as well.
I appreciate your small size and your lovely black hair. I appreciate the loving hug you blessed me with. I appreciate the fact that you are my tiny little queen and nothing will change that. Enjoy my love baked into small pieces of chocolate
I am very thankful for the chocolates you have given me. It is very humbling that it is you who made these, personally. I shall hope to return the favour one day.
I suppose I must confess the things I am thankful for, as well. Thank you for being one of my friends, and for always being kind. You are a wise king who has gone through so much, and I can only hope that you find happiness in the things you do. May we continue to have a meaningful relationship.
[With a bunch of people out of town for the desert adventure (which Phoenix himself was quick to say "NOPE" to), he soon went to check on everyone's favorite princess. He knocked on the door to the tune of 'shave and a buzzcut' as he announced himself.]
[It took some time after Leia's badgering (and Phoenix's badgering, in part) for Larry to finally get around to doing this, but a messenger bird will be delivering a letter and a rolled-up sheet of canvas to Rayfa.
The canvas contains a beautiful painting of Rayfa feeding two goats - no really, no tricks, no mustaches on her face, no nothing. Just her and goats.
The letter contains hastily scribbled penmanship and the following words:
You're probably gonna ask what took me this long to apologize, so there's why. That painting. If you don't believe I made that, ask Nick - Phoenix Wright - and Maya.
So yeah. I'm sorry for calling you names and teasing you, and if you promise just to call me "Larry" and not laugh at my name, I'll treat you like a queen. Call you "Your Highness" and all that.
And if you want paintings or drawings or sculptures done, give me a telepathy-type call. Tell you what - your first request is free. The one I just made doesn't count.
on one of the days from October 14-19th /gently breaks in this inbox
Your Benevolence? I'm home!
IT IS BROKEN YATTA
instead, phoenix is greeted with a once happy, now agitated teenager. ]
Where have you been! It has been so long-- your hair looks even worse now than before!
NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH YATA
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action.
Your Benevolence, may we speak? [And before she can protest--] It is not regarding your letter, I promise.
[As much as he'd like to talk to her about that in person, he doesn't want to overwhelm her. One thing at a time, right?]
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still, she gets up and out of bed to open the door, but she makes no gesture of asking him to come inside. ]
What is it you wish to speak to me about?
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[ she's rather surprised to hear a voice that isn't familiar to her, though. at least snow white sounds friendly! ]
I do not know the custom regarding this secret santa activity... Shall the gifts be delivered to my home? Am I supposed to meet you somewhere?
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12/25 ♥
Your Benevolence,
Hap’piraki! A sweet present fit for a sweet queen! I hope you enjoy, and don’t eat it all in one sitting! Merry Christmas :)
Lots of love,
Maya Fey
[The box is about medium sized, and inside are a bunch of treats from Theasthai. Candies and chocolates galore! It’s not much, but she hopes Rayfa enjoys! Merry Christmas!]
12/25
Merry Christmas, Rayfa!
-Sora
12/26
To My dear queen:
Your gift has been very much appreciated as I am wearing it right now. Though I couldn't let you get away with not getting something in return. I do hope you enjoy, but if it is not your style, I understand, my friend.
-Shinou
[ inside her box were very many hair pieces in the shape of snow flakes. He noticed she seemd to decorate her hair a little and thought this might be fun for her. On top of that though, he also gave her this adorable dancing flower. It seems to dance around when you give it positive energy. ]
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In a neatly wrapped box there is a small collection of things -- adorable frog pajamas and homemade Christmas treats. ]
Your Benevolence,
Merry Christmas! Thank you so much for getting me a present, it was absolutely gorgeous! I hope you enjoy what I got you, and more importantly I hope you have a wonderful day my friend! ♡
-Trucy
01/02
Soon as he gets the door open, carrying a bag with his good arm, he'll announce his arrival] I'm home! [Despite his left arm being usable once more, he still kept it in a makeshift sling, out of familiarity and because the arm was still frail from lack of use.]
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A- Ah! Father!
[ her hair is down and she isn't even ready to present herself!! so she hides herself under the blankets while she calms herself down. ]
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01/25 - voice;
[ he is doing a better job than he thinks of hiding how much his heart is pounding right now. it's a really good thing that she can't see him, because this feels like the scariest thing he's ever done, and he is just trying to act like somebody who is significantly cooler and less dorky than he is.
... she might pick up a little bit of anxiety from him, but not as much as he's feeling!! ]
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Rion... Hap'piraki. I am well, thank you for asking. What of you?
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1/31, messenger bird
Good morning!! I'm letting you know that Snow White’s birthday is this weekend on Endeca 4th! [Saturday February 4th] She doesn't want a birthday party but I think someone as special as her deserves a Happy Birthday Wish.
-Sora
2/14 - Messenger bird
You're kinda a brat
but despite all of that,
I think you're also sweet
though you hide it whenever we meet.
Happy Valentines Day - Usagi / (^ᆺ^)\~♥
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it only feels courteous to respond, so rayfa sends a letter to usagi. ]
Usagichan,
I am not a brat.
Happy Valentine's Day.
Yours Truly,
Rayfa Padma Khura'in.
2/14
There is a very decorative bag sitting out there with lots of chocolates in the shape of hearts inside. They all look very well made with little smiles carved into each one. Unfortunately their looks are much better than their tastes. If she takes even one bite she will probably want to spit them out. They were that bad.
Attached to the bag is a note for Rayfa. ]
To my tiniest little Queen Rayfa
Oh what a day to be alive. A day made for love and appreciation. A day where anyone may proudly say the things that make them happy to one another. As I'm sure you are very thankful for me in oh so many ways, I felt it is only fair to share the things I appreciate as well.
I appreciate your small size and your lovely black hair. I appreciate the loving hug you blessed me with. I appreciate the fact that you are my tiny little queen and nothing will change that. Enjoy my love baked into small pieces of chocolate
-Shinou
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I am very thankful for the chocolates you have given me. It is very humbling that it is you who made these, personally. I shall hope to return the favour one day.
I suppose I must confess the things I am thankful for, as well. Thank you for being one of my friends, and for always being kind. You are a wise king who has gone through so much, and I can only hope that you find happiness in the things you do. May we continue to have a meaningful relationship.
Truly Yours,
Rayfa Padma Khura'in.
HEARTS DAY
Happy Valentine's Day, Rayfa!!
Love,
Sora
help me
I do not celebrate Valentine's Day, however, I am thankful for the candy I have received from you.
I am not a koalaty, also. And I believe they are only called koalas.
Truly Yours,
Rayfa Padma Khura'in.
2/14, Messenger
like the other guys might do.
I'm sending you a lily,
because it is special like you.
[And, true to her word, there is indeed a white lily attached to the message.]
i am so sorry
In the flower language, lilies symbolise that the departed have received restored innocence. What a truly meaningful gift.
Truly Yours,
Rayfa Padma Khura'in.
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Hello! Anybody home?
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messenger bird...
The canvas contains a beautiful painting of Rayfa feeding two goats - no really, no tricks, no mustaches on her face, no nothing. Just her and goats.
The letter contains hastily scribbled penmanship and the following words:
You're probably gonna ask what took me this long to apologize, so there's why. That painting. If you don't believe I made that, ask Nick - Phoenix Wright - and Maya.
So yeah. I'm sorry for calling you names and teasing you, and if you promise just to call me "Larry" and not laugh at my name, I'll treat you like a queen. Call you "Your Highness" and all that.
And if you want paintings or drawings or sculptures done, give me a telepathy-type call. Tell you what - your first request is free. The one I just made doesn't count.
- Larry Butz]