Valentine's 2025. Rosalie and I wanted to do something special, and we both heard of a special happening at a small group of restaurants about town. There was mention of a bit of an archaic heteronormative rule, however, after discussing it, Rosalie called one of them - Le Tre Pomodori, a small Italian joint, and got us a reservation. They seemed to allow it, as long as I go boymode. Which was fine. I have a tux I keep around when I am feel like going that particular route for my work in the FiB. It then dawned on us that Valentine's Day is in the last vestiges of the power of the full moon, which means Rosalie would be having a tough time, due to her lycanthropy.

You see, normally, she can shift back and forth whenever she pleases, however, when the Full Moon's out, for a day or so before and after, she loses that ability and lets the primal self out. This has its advantages. Our neighborhood has the lowest crime rate in town, and she is massively comfortable to sleep with in bed when she's all fluffed out like so... plus, she can lift me up with but a hand... it's really romantic when she does.

But I digress. She tried to cancel the date, however, it seemed that the restaurant couldn't accommodate for that. So, she tried to make due with a big dress. Now, I had gone before to secure our table. I was seated promptly and ordered for the two of us. (We both discussed it before she even got the reservation in.) When she arrived, my eyes locked onto her lupine form. Gorgeous. Especially in the blue dress she wore, which seemed so strained against her form.

Now, never let it be said that Jaida Danika Jupiter Corvera is not a gentleperson. May it never be. As she came in after I, I stood up and pulled her seat out, as I would expect her to do the same for me if I were the one to join her. As we were seated, the waiter brought out our meal and lit the candle in the Chianti bottle - for the madame, a delectable lasagne topped in a generous smothering of bolognese. And a Shrimp Scampi for myself. I don't think I ever stopped looking at her that night.

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Honestly, thanks to  toughset and  belise7 for working with Rosalie on this. Thanks for the piece of art love.

For all of you who have a date tonight, Happy Valentine's Day. For those who don't, remember that love is not just sexual or romantic. Remember your friends and the love for them.