au milieu de l'hiver ♔ j'ai découvert en moi un invincible été

[hostclubdaddy.livejournal.com]

[wheeeeee, snow! Tamaki is bundled up in his fashionable winter gear and in the middle of constructing a snowman. It actually looks quite good, and he's putting a scarf on it, a rather expensive one that would cost most people a month's rent. Of course he's not really even aware of the value of the thing. He's just having fun, because SNOW!]

Another great commoner's custom, and it doesn't even cost anything!

[he takes a step back, evaluating his work]

Comments

[hostclubmommy.livejournal.com]

I see. Please detach yourself from me.

[opening the closet to pull out Tamaki's extra clothes]

[hostclubdaddy.livejournal.com]

[Tamaki detaches and then looks in the closet at all his clothes now on the Plane. He gives Kyouya a look.]

How did you get all these clothes here without me knowing?

[hostclubmommy.livejournal.com]

[the Shadow King smiles] Shima-san is always generous when I ask her to help me take care of you.

[hostclubdaddy.livejournal.com]

[Tamaki picks out an outfit, and then returns his gaze to Kyouya, still giving him a Look]

I'm capable of taking care of myself. What other generosity has Shima shown you?

[hostclubmommy.livejournal.com]

Shima-san has been generous to me in most every matter. Your servants are all very kind and always charitable.

[hostclubdaddy.livejournal.com]

That is very true. I guess I can't fault them or you for trying to help.

[and Tamaki begins getting changed]

But next time you can ask me first.

[hostclubmommy.livejournal.com]

Of course, Tamaki.

[like he ever asks before taking Tamaki's clothes]

[hostclubdaddy.livejournal.com]

I guess that's okay.

[if Tamaki were smarter, he would start keeping an inventory of his clothes. Either way, he's changed now, his old clothes discarded on a pile on the floor]

Now can we go look for a movie to watch?

[hostclubmommy.livejournal.com]

Is that necessary?

[hostclubdaddy.livejournal.com]

[nods] Mhm! [and he grabs Kyouya's arm and begins dragging him back towards the projection room]

[hostclubmommy.livejournal.com]

[he allows Tamaki to pull him along]

What film.

[he's too deadpan to make an interrogative]

[hostclubdaddy.livejournal.com]

I don't know, we'll have to look around and see what we might find!

[hostclubmommy.livejournal.com]

Don't you have a snowman to build?

[hostclubdaddy.livejournal.com]

We can go back out and finish later. We're inside now, so we can warm up while we relax and watch a movie together. This will be a great opportunity to launch Project Parental Bonding Through The Viewing of Other Worldly Films!

[hostclubmommy.livejournal.com]

[Kyouya puts on his best smile]

In that case, why don't I go pick our seats, Tamaki?

[Project Parental Separation to Give Mommy Breathing Space: Initiated!]

[hostclubdaddy.livejournal.com]

Great idea, Mom!

[and Tamaki goes up to the projection room to try to find a film to watch. He finds 2001: A Space Odyssey which was left there after this (http://community.livejournal.com/realityshifted/477955.html?thread=63258883#t63258883). It takes Tamaki a little longer to figure out how to set the film up, but he does. He finds the seats Kyouya picked out. Before sitting down he drops from the Plane, reappearing with popcorn and drinks. Years of hosting have come in useful as he balances this all very well, handing a drink to Kyouya before taking his seat and putting his own drink in the cupholder. The film has begun, and Tamaki looks over at Kyouya with a great deal of excitement]

This will be a lot of fun!

[hostclubmommy.livejournal.com]

[Kyouya is going to let Tamaki hold the popcorn and just steal from it regularly]

[...though he pauses as he looks at it]

Commoner popcorn?

[hostclubdaddy.livejournal.com]

[nods]

It's instant, just like the coffee! You put the bag into the microwave, and like magic it expands until it is filled with delicious popcorn!

[hostclubmommy.livejournal.com]

[considering this] I wonder how it works...

[remember who likes physics]

[hostclubdaddy.livejournal.com]

You'll have to come to the Second Mansion and I can give you a demonstration!

[hostclubmommy.livejournal.com]

We can do it at the club instead.

[hostclubdaddy.livejournal.com]

Of course! What a great idea. I'm sure Haruhi's expertise will prove invaluable.

Ah, that reminds me, Friday won't involve any cosplays or themes, right?

[hostclubmommy.livejournal.com]

Why do you ask?

[hostclubdaddy.livejournal.com]

[fidgets, looking away] Ah, I was just wondering.

[a pause, and then recovery, dramatic gestures and smiles and sparkles coming to the rescue]

After all, we don't want the novelty of themed events to lose their charm, and there is something to be said about simplicity and relaxation. This way we can devote ourselves more completely to the princesses who grace us with their company.

[hostclubmommy.livejournal.com]

Tamaki, please never become an actor.