Sixth Flake [video]

[defyingfrigidity]

[Elsa looks a lot more subdued than usual - especially compared to her last video - when she begins recording, staring out the window of the little apartment she and Anna had begun renting for their stay in Goldenrod. It's snowing, this time with no help from her, and she's just watching the flakes drift lazily past.]

I know this may sound like an odd question, but... how do you go about celebrating things you haven't really acknowledged in a very long time? Birthdays, holidays, things like that... It feels strange to just go ahead and do it and act like the lack of celebrations in years past never happened. Wrong, almost, to completely dismiss such a long amount of time like that.

It seems rather difficult to make a special event even more special. Does that make sense at all?

[She's not even thinking about her own upcoming birthday (on the 21st!) at all. But Christmas is coming up... the first Christmas in thirteen years that the sisters will be spending together. She wants Anna's first real Christmas since she was five to be perfect, or at least as perfect as Elsa can make it. She just... has no idea how to do that.]

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[defyingfrigidity]

I haven't, actually. I, ah... don't have many friends here yet, so if anyone's been hosting parties, I haven't been invited.

[She doesn't sound too bothered by that, though.]

That does sound nice, though... perhaps I could keep an eye and ear out as we get closer to Christmas day...

[Not that she wants "attending a party" to be the only thing on her list of ways to celebrate the holiday... but it's a start!]

[defyingfrigidity]

I see... I can't say I know this Garry very well, but I'm positive he'll love whatever it is you could plan for him.

[GOSH ELSA, LISTEN TO YOUR OWN ADVICE, WHY DON'T YOU]

[islandshore]

Hmm. Well, what could your magic do? You could always find a way to simulate it with a Pokémon. Or you could do something like a home cooked meal, handmade gifts... Even without magic, you've got options.

[Though he really can't fault her for going the distance. He even offers a smile in support.]

[ossifragant]

[He understands better than she knows. The situation is entirely different, of course, but the sentiment is something Greed knows.]

Is there anyone from your world here?

[ex_cashcow493]

[ If only she could host one herself. She no longer owns an establishment to use so the most she can do is think on the matter out loud. ]

There must be something...

If not, you could always have one yourself.

[garbagechild]

<sub>[Okay, fair point.]

[The kid's head tilts sideways slowly as she talks, squinting like she's explaining some complicated math theorem rather than 'Hey, sometimes people like to have a nice time'.]</sub>

... Oh.

That's weird.

How'd everybody agree on one day?

[diamondo]

Well yeah, you've got to keep those a secret! Those are usually a little easier, since it's the thought that counts and all that, but I'm sure you know your sister well enough to get her something she'll like!

[defyingfrigidity]

Yes... my sister. One of those I hurt the most.

[defyingfrigidity]

A home-cooked meal...

[She actually thinks about it, then looks... somewhat nervous.] A good idea, but probably not the smartest one. I don't know the first thing about cooking....

[Which, you know, should probably change now that she and Anna are living on their own.....]

[defyingfrigidity]

That.... is a very good question.

[ONE THAT'S KIND OF HARD TO FIGURE OUT AN ANSWER TO...]

Well, certain holidays are for celebrating the birth of an important person in religion or history. Other times they're celebrated because of an important event that happened on a certain day. So figuring out a day to celebrate for those holidays is easy.

For others.... I suppose some holidays start off as simple celebrations in small villages, where those in charge set up a date. And when it becomes popular outside of that area, nobody ever bothers to change the date.

[ossifragant]

[He looks thoughtful. It's kind of a grave situation, isn't it?]

I won't ask what happened, but there's always a chance to set things right, I think. There's no reason making up for lost time has to be solemn.

[defyingfrigidity]

[... Hm.]

I've never planned a party on my own before. Is it difficult?

[defyingfrigidity]

Oh, that I know! If you were to ask Anna, I'm sure she'd say that there's nothing I need to do, and that she forgives me, and all of that.

But... even so. I've got to try to do something.

[defyingfrigidity]

[Kairi, one day you will learn that telling Elsa to stop worrying about things is like telling Sora to stop running head-first into things without thinking first. It's just pointless.]

.... S-Sorry, I'm afraid I'm still a little lost here.

[defyingfrigidity]

That's one problem.... I think what me and Anna want would be too different. I'm happy with just a small gathering, even if it's just us and our pokemon... but after so many years of not celebrating anything, I'm sure Anna will want something with a lot of people around.

[paopuprincess]

[Yeah, but it's kind of cute to watch him smack into walls and stuff. Like a dog chasing a toy.]

Um... what kind of stuff do you like about the holidays? Focus on that.

[ossifragant]

[Hmm. What to do? There's got to be something. It's not like Greed is very good at thinking about things like this, but he's certainly willing to help.]

What if you made a cake and a small dinner? I don't know anything about Christmas, but that's a good small celebration, isn't it? If it was between you and Anna and maybe a couple other friends, it should be nice.

I'm in a similar situation, actually. There's a person here-- I wouldn't call him my brother exactly, because we're not blood related, but it's been a long time.

[dreamsofahero]

Well, you could ask her? Or if you want it to be a surprise, you could certainly see if someone else can find out for you...

But if it turns out that you do have different preferences, perhaps you could do something of each.

[garbagechild]

Man... Humans are weird.

_{[Wrath knows all about the significance of birthdays-- given that his own is probably the most important day in his entire life (and... unlife? Death? HIS EXISTENCE DOESN'T REALLY MAKE SENSE), but all this other stuff? WEIRD!]}

[red_roses]

I...I know....b-but I really want it to be very special.....

[ex_cashcow493]

Yes.

The reward is seeing how satisfied your guests are, so work hard. I am certain you can pull it off with ease, Lady Elsa.

[islandshore]

Hmm... Well, what if you took her somewhere fancy for the holidays? There should be some good restaurants around Goldenrod. Been a while, but I coulda sworn I saw some high-class places in some of the richer districts.

[The names are kinda lost on him, mostly because Riku's a teen and his meals of choice tend to be kinda junky. Or seafood. Olivine's better for his tastes, really.]

[defyingfrigidity]

Oh, definitely. And it's a good thing we're staying in Goldenrod City for the holidays. I'd be surprised if I couldn't find the perfect gift in a city this big.

[defyingfrigidity]

Sounds like we're stuck in the same situation. Do you have any ideas...?

[defyingfrigidity]

[Oh. Compliments. Even with her magical display not too long ago, Elsa's still... not very used to compliments like that. So she can't stop the light blush from spreading across her cheeks at Saber's words.]

Well, I'm glad one of us has confidence in me, at least. [She lets out a nervous laugh.] Thank you. I truly appreciate it, Saber. I'm not sure if I could pull even a simple party off, but... I suppose there's no harm in attempting to plan something...