innocentpain | GENTLE GESTURES (2021)

(Gentle Gestures)

Sometimes, it's the softer side of affection that means more than anything else. Small things that only matter so much more just because you're slowly falling in love. Perhaps you don't even know it yet. However, that gentle feeling always seem to linger.

There will be a few prompts with some extra suggestions to pick from! Feel free to RNG or pick if you want. You don't have to follow the extra suggestions in the prompts obviously. Just consider it some inspiration in case you can't think of any other ideas!

01. Rain. Offering an umbrella to someone. Sharing an umbrella. Helping someone avoid a deep puddle. Stuck watching the rain together.
02. Flowers. Gardens. Perhaps picking a flower for someone. The meaning of flowers. A gift.
03. Letters. Perhaps it's a long-distance penpal. Sharing notes in class. A small, secret note of inspiration. A mystery message left on a desk.
04. Phones. Texting. Phonecalls. Maybe it's late at night when the message finally shows up. Or maybe you're trying to get the courage to send a message yourself.
05. Walks. Walking home together. A stroll through a park. Along a beach, near the waves. The sights and sounds when you're together.
06. Injured. First-aid. Carrying an injured person on your back. Warm and cool touches. Checking temperature. Staying by your side.
07. Blankets. Sharing blankets in the cold. Napping together. Someone falling asleep on you.
08. Music. Trying to find out whose voice that is. Listening to them play a guitar. Sharing headphones. A song that is dedicated to you.
09. Small touches. Brushing someone's hair out of their face. Hand holding. Sleeve tugs. Leaning against a shoulder. Indirect kisses. Smiles.
10. Chores. Doing taxes. Bills. Cleaning up messes together. Sharing a burden is easier than alone. (Thanks, Marie).
11. Photos. Taking a picture of someone. Selfies. Photobooths. Looking over old photo albums. Memories that can't be forgotten.
12. Winter. Playing in the snow. Watching snow together. Staying near the fireplace. Drinking hot cocoa. Finding warmth.
13. Sky. Watching fireworks. Stargazing. Looking at the clouds, imagining the shapes they make.
14. Food. Sharing snacks together. Remembering their favorites. Meeting at a cafe.
15. ANYTHING ELSE. There are so many things you can consider! Accidental handtouching while picking up scattered papers! Handing a balloon to someone. Stuffed animals. Carrying things together. Train and bus rides! It's the small stuff! It's all great!

This is open to anyone, feel free to share with your friends if you wanna play. Toplevel, tag around, we all secretly want schmoopy goopy.

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[She's catching her breath after the performance, and when she sees Que come up close, she has to stare for a moment to recognize what is even happening.]

For me? Why?

Because it feels nice. When you sing.

I wish I could do something as nice as your singing.

[She takes the flowers and smiles looking at them. Halation probably does not normally get a huge variety of flowers due to all of the snow, and perhaps lately, she hasn't had a chance to travel as much. It has certainly been a while since she got to visit all of those from the ~~prison~~ springlike Kingdom.

So she smiles.]

But you can tell me what these are, can't you?

My family got me a garden--well, a garden for everyone of course! Not for me, that would be silly and strange! But I do love the flowers and I wanted to share them! These here--those are lilies. And these here are daisies. And these here--those are called stargazer lilies! They're special!

Why are they special?! Wowee! I feel like they're all special, aren't they?

Stars are special. My brother is of the stars. And aren't you as well? You shine on stage like one!

....mmm. No. I am nothing of that sort. I am an idol, that is true! But I am nothing as special as that.

It is my fans and my audience that I find special. When I'm on the stage, I look at every single one of them and see something wonderful. After all, I would not be an idol without them cheering me on.