[Joke's On You]

user + id: Joke's On You + 880414
name: Paris
gender: dfab
nightcap: eye color with hearts!
prompt:

While others might give their valentine flowers, or a delicious meal, Paris takes it a step further and buys her valentine something that she knows they'll hold near and dear to their heart. And it may seem sappy, but she finds that Build-a-Bear carries the best gift anyone can possibly give, including her!

She doesn't buy just any ol' stuffed animal though, she wants to make sure that everything about it is personal and touches the heart of her valentine. So, what does she give her valentine? Only the cutest Build-a-Bear of them all! The Longhorn Bull. But that's not all, she of course, has to add clothes. And that article of clothing is a simple scarf that brings out the cuteness of the Longhorn even more. But she's still not done! The last addition that Paris finds that she has to add is only a scent that can be found at certain times of the year, but as you said, love isn't limited to February. That final touch would be adding on the Pumpkin Spice scent so that her valentine may enjoy the wonderous smells of pumpkin and fall all year round.

So, that is what Paris gives her valentine. She puts her whole heart into creating a gift just for them.

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[Knickknacks]

user + id: knickknacks + 815546
name: Nadia- meaning "hope" or "delicate"
gender: dfab
nightcap: your choice for color! maybe with a heart-shaped tassel? ^^
prompt: [271 words]

Nadia is not, all things considered, much of a talker.

In conversation with strangers, she is stilted. With friends, she laughs along with them, comfortable to be sharing space, but is more than content to let others lead their meandering way through the conversation.

Around crushes, she is shy, and tongue-tied into silence. What she gives to those she loves, then, does not consist of flowery words or grand gestures- no, she is not bold enough for that. The language Nadia speaks in is much more subtle- the gift she gives, to her friends and family and most of all to the one she loves, is her ear.

Nadia is near-always a good listener- even more so when the one she loves is speaking. She listens to every detail of their words, memorizing what they say about the things they love, the things they hope for, the things that worry them- learning them through her listening, all with a soft, fond smile on her face. Any gestures blossoming from this knowledge are, like her, like her words, small and subtle. A note, wishing them luck for the day. An offer of help, or a favorite snack she remembers. A question about something she knows they love, a song or a book they love talking about. Her love is nothing big or bold, but small ways of showing that- she does care, and she does listen. Nadia's love is a quiet one, but no lesser for it- to those who do not brush past and miss it, she is always willing to give- unrelenting in her love, and always ready to listen.

[case]

user + id: case 108699
name: Pippa
gender: dfab
nightcap: origami hearts & flowers

prompt: Pippa’s hands worked slowly and meticulously, smoothing over the pink piece of paper with professional precision. A large stack of colored paper was placed neatly on her brown desk. The sun streamed in through her rosy-colored curtains, creating a stream of light in her room. Classical music, which played on her white record player, filled the air. Her friends often told her it was like "walking into heaven." Pippa was working on an arm form that, she felt, was often overlooked. This work of art was both beautiful and time-consuming, but Pippa did not mind. Her Valentine was worth all of the time in the world. Pippa always preferred giving a handcrafted gift as opposed to a store-bought gift. Making something with her own hands allowed her to feel accomplished, and her heart soared when she thought about the reaction her Valentine would have when receiving her gift of love and deep adoration.

Pippa began creating origami for her Valentine when they could not sleep. Yes, it might seem quite ironic—a Sound Asheep who could not sleep; however, Pippa’s loved one was afraid of what lurked in the shadows. When Pippa gave her loved one the masterpiece, an origami dragon, she said, "I made this dragon so you could sleep better at night." She paused. "She is going to watch over you as you sleep and guard your own dreams." Now, Pippa continues to create various origami pieces. She loves that she can get her creative juices flowing.

Pippa especially likes that she can use her origami pieces as a lesson for her Valentine. Quite recently, her loved one was struggling with self-confidence and self-worth. Pippa gifted them with multiple different origami flowers the next day. Pippa’s Valentine expressed their joy when they received the gift. Watching their reaction, Pippa smiled and said, "I know you have been struggling recently. I decided to give you these flowers because, although they all look the same, each flower has a different crease, even though I try very hard to make them perfect. You love all of the flowers just the same, just as I will forever continue to love you."

Pippa and her Valentine have had a long history with origami, and Pippa thinks that the history behind the art is what is truly beautiful.

[Aizaka]

user + id: Aizaka + 995625
name: Layla
gender: dfab
nightcap: :') I honestly don't know because I've never tried for one of these cuties before.. So artist's choice. ^_^'
prompt: She would give them poetry about them and how much they are loved because they deserve it. ^_^

Your light, my dear heart
Shines brighter than stars above
Your joy like the sun

<3 (actually written by me just now... ^_^ )

[bluex]

user + id: Northstar. 65952
name: Lace
gender: dfab
nightcap: Artists choice!
prompt:
- snip -

um??? can i please have a cup of lace's tea pls that sounds so yum??
congrats northstar. , i loved your prompt <33

giving 3 Dream Dimes to cinnaliz, knickknacks and case!

[Northstar.]

thank you so much! 😁