Heathcliff - (SSR) Before Sneaking Out

[shinolemonpie]

 

Card Story: A Gentle Blessing to You
Event: N/A - Birthday 2020
Raws: adriessene

CHAPTER 1

[Location: Common room, evening]

 

Akira: Hm? Are those the eastern wizards?

 

Shino: So, on that day, he’s…

 

Faust: Then, I guess we should…

 

Nero: We can also…

 

Akira: (They look serious. Maybe it’s better to not disturb them.)

 

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[Location: Hallway]

 

Heathcliff: Wah…!

 

Akira: Wah! I’m sorry, I wasn’t looking…

 

Heathcliff: I’m sorry too. Are you hurt, master sage?

 

Akira: I’m fine. But what are you doing here?

 

Heathcliff: Ah… Um, it’s nothing. Don’t worry... Good night.

 

Akira: And he’s gone… Am I seeing things or does he look like he’s bothered by something?

 

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[Location: Courtyard, morning]

 

The next day.

 

Heathcliff: Ah, hello, master sage.

 

Akira: Hello. Are you going somewhere?

 

Heathcliff: Yes, I’m going to the Central market.

 

Akira: Is that so? Can I go with you? I’m planning to buy some ink.

 

Heathcliff: Of course. If you like, we can go there by broom.

 

Akira: Thank you! What are you planning to do in the market?

 

Heathcliff: Ah, well… no reason, actually...

 

Heathcliff: ...Sorry, but will it be okay if we continue this conversation while we’re flying? It’s a little difficult to talk about it here.

 

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[Location: Sky, morning]

 

Heathcliff: Master sage, let me know if you’re feeling okay. I’ll fly faster or higher if you want me to.

 

Akira: I’m fine! The air feels so fresh.

 

Heathcliff: That’s good to know.

 

Akira: So, what you wanted to tell me earlier…

 

Heathcliff: ...Do you remember when you bumped into me last night?

 

Akira: Ah, yeah. That was in front of the common room, right? By the way, I saw the other eastern wizards talking about something there…

 

Heathcliff: Yes, I think Shino told Master Faust and Nero about my upcoming birthday.

 

Heathcliff: It seems like they’re planning a surprise party for me.

 

Akira: (So that’s what happened… It didn’t take long before Heath found them out, huh.)

 

Akira: (I wonder why he looks down about it, though…)

 

Akira: Is there anything about having a party that makes you worried?

 

Heathcliff: Um… nothing, but I feel bad that Shino even brought Master Faust and Nero into this.

 

Heathcliff: They’re putting in a lot of effort. They didn’t have to go that far, honestly. They’ll probably get disappointed if they find out I knew about it already.

 

Akira: (Hmm… I see.)

 

We had a short moment of silence before Heath smiled at me, as if he sensed my feelings.

 

Heathcliff: I’m sorry for telling a strange story.

 

Heathcliff: We’ve made it to the market. I’ll fly down slowly.


 

CHAPTER 2

[Location: Central market, morning]

 

Akira: There’s a lot of people today…

 

Heathcliff: Yes, stay close with me so we don’t get separated, master sage. Let’s go buy that ink.

 

Akira: Alright.

 

Akira: (He said he has no reason to go to the market but I still want him to have fun while we’re here.)

 

Akira: (If there’s a store we can go to… Oh, that’s right.)

 

Akira: Actually, there’s another store I want to go to. Can we visit it after we buy ink?

 

Heathcliff: Of course. We can go wherever you want while we’re here.

 

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[Location: Central market, afternoon]

 

Heathcliff: They were selling so many colors.

 

Akira: Yes! I even bought colors I wasn’t intending on buying.

 

Heathcliff: Haha, you couldn’t help it. By the way, didn’t you say there was another store that you wanted to visit?

 

Akira: Yes. I think it’s somewhere… over there!

 

Heathcliff: That store is…?

 

Akira: I’m sure you’ll enjoy this place. Let’s go!

 

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[Location: Central market, afternoon]

 

Heathcliff: It’s amazing… That store has so many beautiful ornaments lined up.

 

Akira: You know, I went with Chloe the other day. He also said those are items you’d like!

 

Heathcliff: Is that so… Thank you so much, master sage.

 

Heathcliff: All of them are wonderfully crafted… I’ll make sure to tell Chloe about them later…

 

Akira: (He looked like he had fun… I’m glad.)

 

Akira: Ah, that’s right. There are items imported from other countries sold nearby. Would you like to see them?

 

Heathcliff: Yes, of course.

 

Akira: I know it’s around here somewhere… huh?

 

Heathcliff: O-Oh, that’s…

 

Akira: Hello, Faust.

 

Faust: It’s you two…

 

Heathcliff: I didn’t expect to see you in such a crowded place like this, Master Faust... Are you shopping?

 

Faust: ...Yes.

 

Akira: (...Huh? Faust is acting weird.)

 

Lennox: Lord Faust. They just finished packaging it.

 

Faust: ……Ah. Thank you…

 

Heathcliff: ...Ah.

 

Akira: (That blue wrapping…)

 

Lennox: ...Hello. I see master sage and Heathcliff are here as well.

 

Heathcliff: ...Um. Master Faust, Mr. Lennox.

 

Heathcliff: Excuse me if I understood this wrong but… is that a birthday present for me?

 

Faust and Lennox: …!


 

CHAPTER 3

[Location: Central market, afternoon]

 

Akira: (So Heathcliff also realized it’s a gift for him…)

 

Faust: ………

 

Lennox: ...Lord Faust, I think he’s already aware of it. You should tell him the truth…

 

Faust: ...Keep quiet.

 

Heathcliff: Then, that parcel…

 

Faust: Yes. It’s for you.

 

Heathcliff: ………

 

Heathcliff: Um… I’m sorry you got involved in Shino’s whims. I’ll tell him not to bother you and Nero about it next time.

 

Faust: ...You’re wrong.

 

Faust: It’s not like we were forced into this. I’m doing this out of my own will.

 

Heathcliff: ……!

 

Faust: Shino is a given, but Nero also feels the same. They’d be sad if they find out this is making you uneasy, but you can tell them to stop if you want.

 

Heathcliff: No, no, that’s not what I mean… It’s fine, Master Faust.

 

Lennox: That’s good.

 

Akira: (I just realized it’s unusual for Faust and Lennox to go out together, but I guess all of this is in preparation for Heathcliff’s birthday.)

 

Faust: ...That’s all I’m going to say about this. We’ll be returning to the manor, so you two be careful on your way back, alright?

 

Heathcliff: ...Yes! Um, thank you so much, Master Faust, Mr. Lennox.

 

Akira: (I’m glad Heath looks so much better now.)

 

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[Location: Hallway]

 

Akira: Hm? It’s unusually quiet today. Ah, that’s right. Today is…

 

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[Location: Common room, morning]

 

Shino: Happy birthday, Heath. You’re the star of today’s party.

 

Nero: Happy birthday, Heath. You should relax as much as you want and forget all your responsibilities for a while.

 

Faust: Happy birthday… Here’s my present for you.

 

Chloe: Happy birthday! I’m happy to celebrate your special day with you!

 

Lennox: Happy birthday, Heathcliff. I’m glad I can celebrate your birthday too. I hope you continue getting along with Shino.

 

Heathcliff: Everyone, thank you so much… This is making me feel a bit shy…

 

Shino: Hehe. I was the one who led the planning for this party. You’re probably really surprised right now.

 

Heathcliff: Yes. Thank you for preparing so much for me, Shino.

 

Heathcliff: Thank you so much for celebrating my birthday, everyone.

 

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[Location: Hallway]

 

Akira: (That was fun. Heath looked like he enjoyed the party too…)

 

It warmed my heart to see everything go well.

 

Heathcliff: Master sage! Are you headed somewhere?

 

Akira: Ah, sorry for suddenly leaving… You guys looked like you’re having a lot of fun, so…

 

Heathcliff: Please don’t apologize! Um, then…

 

Heathcliff: Can I invite you to join us? But only if you want to, of course…

 

Akira: ...Yes, of course! Happy birthday again, Heathcliff!


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