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All the help she can get [Tagging Adia]

There's been so many things happening lately that Amelia feels as if she might never sleep. And in fact... she really hasn't been. She's been too excited, filled with a buzzing energy that doesn't come from the coffee or tea she's been drinking.

So many new things have happened: using her magic in the Amazon, the vial from Harley, Harley herself... Amelia's not certain how to handle a great many of these, but that last one is the most important. Which is why she pulls out her phone to text Adia one afternoon.

Can we meet somewhere? I need your advice.

Way to sound cryptic, Amelia. She frowns at her phone and then sends another message.

Somewhere we can talk in private? It's not bad, I promise. But I need help only you can give.

Better? Maybe? Honestly, she's too distracted to care. She needs to get ready for when Adia says it's time to go!

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Planning this out is more complicated than she thought it would be. It's almost like planning a delicate heist, for all the details and nuances that are involved. It should make her more at ease, but instead it worries her more. This being related to a brand new situation for her, and having someone else's happiness and well-being tied to it, makes it that much more nerve-racking for the rogue.

"I don't want to get this wrong," she says softly, her gaze falling to the cup in Adia's hands. "I'll try talking to Harley, so I don't ruin this holiday for her." It could mean being told other holidays are off limits and Amelia simply doesn't want that. She wants to enjoy whatever time she can with Harley, no matter what they might be doing. "Are there any other things I should know about holidays like this?"

Aww, where's that dreamy smile that Amelia was sporting only a few minutes ago? Now she's worried about ruining what should be a fun time for her and Harley. Adia watches her with gentle eyes before reaching out across the table and offering her hand.

"I'm going to tell you the same thing I told Caspar when he started getting too worked up about Valentine's Day. It's just a day. It's like any other day out of your relationship. It's fun to do something special, but it's not a measure of the value of your relationship. Don't stress to much about it -- plan for it the way you'd plan for any other day with Harley. What's important is that you're together."

She pauses a moment to give Amelia a chance to think about that. Then she grins. "And don't be surprised if Harley wants to spoil you a little, too."

Adia's reassurance is helpful. Amelia's so worried about doing this right that hearing she's unlikely to do it wrong if she does one simple thing makes this whole situation feel easier to handle. The rogue looks up as she takes her friend's hand, a little smile tugging at her lips.

"You think she'd really want to do that for me? I've never..." She looks down for a brief moment, her cheeks flushing a light pink. "No one's ever wanted to do something like that for me."

It's good to see that smile again. Better still that she can give her friend's hand a small squeeze, to remind her that she can share her worries with her anytime.

Poor Amelia. It always tugs on her heartstrings a little to be reminded how little affection the rogue has been given in some areas of her life. "Yeah, I think she'll want to." She starts to say more, then frowns briefly, wanting to think out her words first. Harley's past relationship with the Joker is dicey territory. "You care about her, and treat her kindly. She'll want to demonstrate how much she cares in return."

That only makes her blush and smile more. The thought that anyone would do that for her is nigh unimaginable. The realization that Harley could want that for her? It makes her feel warm and light in a way she's never experienced before. It feels right, somehow, and as terrifying as that it is, it's also undeniably wonderful.

"I'm not sure how I'll react to that," she admits, reaching up to pull the fingers of her free hand through the strands of her hairpin. The light, melodic sound is grounding and, for possibly the first time ever, fits the mood the rogue is in. "I'm excited to find out, though."

Finally feeling up to it again, Amelia reaches over and picks up her mocha, sipping at it slowly. She looks up at Adia after a moment and smiles. "May I ask what you and Caspar are planning for Valentine's Day? Or what you've done in the past for Aphrodisia? I'd love to know what a more experienced couple does on a holiday that's devoted to love the way these are." It might also be that she wants ideas for low-key things to do, but she'll never admit that.

Her gaze goes up to the hairpin when Amelia makes it chime. As ever present as it is in Amelia's hair, she forgets about it sometimes. She smiles at the sound, then back at her friend. "Good. It's a wonderful feeling, isn't it? Enjoy it."

Amelia's question makes her chuckle softly. "I wouldn't call us experienced, this is our first holiday like this. But of course you can ask. We have plans to go out to dinner in the Nexus and catch a show. He says he has a small surprise for me, too, but I warned him off of jewelry." She leans forward and pushes down the collar of her shirt so Amelia can better see the small tulip charm hanging around her neck. "I don't wear it much, and he already got me this for the Solstice."

She fixes her collar, but stays leaned in and adds in a conspiratorial half-whisper, "I got him a really nice tie. A red one. Don't tell him!"

Her eyes widen a little when Adia reveals the charm. "It's beautiful, Adia." She doesn't know the significance behind it, but she doesn't need to in order to appreciate the thought behind the gift. It feels very Adia, as it is. "He chose very well. I've never seen its like before." One of a kind things are always the best, as far as the rogue is concerned. Hence her many worries about what to get for Harley for Valentine's Day!

She laughs softly at the request for silence about Caspar's gift. "I won't tell him or any other soul," she promises. "The surprise is half the fun of giving gifts and I'd hate to take that from you. Promise you'll tell him if he liked his gift after the holiday, though." She throws a teasing wink at Adia to let the other woman know it's not really necessary to follow up. Besides, it's something to tease Caspar with later if she sees him before she sees Adia again.

"Roses are a more popular motif," she agrees. Which is probably why the tulip charm feels more appropriate for her, even without the backstory. "But Caspar has learned quickly that the Nexus has everything." She tilts her head a moment, as if trying to recall something, then grins and scoots away from the table. "Look," she says, tugging up her pants leg so that Amelia can get a glimpse of her waterbear sock. "He got me these, too." Proving once again that one can be a romantic and a nerd.

She laughs a little at the wink. "If you see him wearing it, then you'll know. His love of clothing makes him easy to shop for, especially because according to him, you can never have too many ties."

But enough about Caspar. "Anything else you wanted to ask? You can always text me later, too."

It's extremely endearing to hear the way Adia speaks of Caspar, especially when it comes to his taste in clothing - both for himself and for her. "Just wait until he finds a good tailor around here - he might never have to wear the same thing twice again." She knows just the tailor who would be up to the task, too, but she won't suggest that yet. Best to let that idea settle in with Adia first.

"Not that I can think of right now," she says with a smile. "I'm certain I'll come up with something else in the next few days, but I don't want to keep you while I try to figure them out." Curious person that she is, she knows that once she starts down this relationship research path, she's going to come up with new things to ask about. Everything new leads to more questions than can reasonably answered in one sitting anyway.

"Thank you so much for your help today, Adia. I really appreciate it." Is Adia ready for a hug? Because the second she can do so, Amelia's going to offer one. Adia likes hugs and Amelia enjoys giving them to her friend. "I hope things go well for you and Caspar on Valentine's Day."

"Oh, he's been looking, trust me. He is so picky, though." She rolls her eyes, though she her tone is quite fond. "But the Nexus is full of very talented people. I'm sure he'll find someone he likes soon enough. For now he can live with off the rack."

It's better than off the sheep, which is more or less what he's stuck with on Atlantis until an established textile shop is constructed.

"I'm glad that I was able to be here for you." She smiles warmly, then squeaks when Amelia surprises her with another hug. She returns it quickly, but makes sure that Amelia can end it whenever she's ready. "And thanks. I'm sure you'll have a lovely date with Harley."

She gathers up her messenger bag and what's left of her mocha. "I'd stick around and study but I'm in the middle of analyzing some samples so I should get back to the lab. Let's get together again after Valentine's Day?"

Amelia doesn't hold the hug for too long. She knows Adia's a busy woman - and she's about to be one as well. So much research to do when she gets back to the inn! Starting with a text to Harley...

"That sounds perfect. We can update each other on how our plans went while we do more research." She smiles brightly at Adia, picking up her own half-finished mocha and then leading them both out of their bright study room and into the grey, snowy Nexus outside of the library. It seems so much brighter outside, despite the cloud cover and lazily falling snow, now that the rogue is in a good mood.

"Let me know when you're free and we can get together again," she says when they pause at the bottom of the stairs. "And thank you again." One last smile, and then she heads off into the Nexus, a dreamy smile on her face as she makes her way back to her room.

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