Tenth Flake [video]

[defyingfrigidity]

[When the video flocks on, it shows Elsa, looking... a bit thoughtful. Not in a moody way like she was in her last post, judging by the lack of any trouble on her face, but.... it takes a moment for her to realize the recording started before she speaks.]

I checked the date today, and I only just realized something. Today is the one year anniversary of my arrival in Johto. [There's a pause, and she laughs, looking a bit embarrassed.] I promise this won't be as messy as the last time I talked about an "anniversary". That... got a little bit out of hand.

[A shake of the head, and with a sigh, her embarrassment fades.]

I've just... been thinking a lot today. The things I've done here, the people I've met.... they changed me. In ways I don't think I would've been able to change back home. I've learned a lot about the world and other people, and even discovered some things about myself I didn't know before. All thanks to the people here.

I suppose I should thank all of the people I've talked to here. Even if we've only spoken once, you've done much to help me, and for that, I'm forever grateful.

She smiles, then, a bright and brilliant thing.]

From the bottom of my heart, thank you all.

Comments

[defyingfrigidity]

I'm pretty sure that's not how the song goes.

[Don't worry, she's just teasing!]

[loveisanopendoor]

How would you know, I'm just makingituuuuup....

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[freshprints]

...

[She's quiet a minute, seemingly lost in thought, and after a long few moments, she eventually nods.]

I've seen that phenomenon firsthand, yes. Even without the memories to explain it...I think the phrase is, "the heart remembers".

[defyingfrigidity]

I'm your big sister. I know everything about you and the things you do.

[Lookin' a little smug now.]

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[baremyfangs]

I'll be in a partyin' mood when I catch up with Sunshine.

(So much partying will be had and there will be hugging of baby sisters.)

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[defyingfrigidity]

... Sunshine?

[Oh, so she has friends here already... that's good! Elsa definitely knows how much having a familiar face around can help ease you into life here..]

[irenicly]

I think it sounds like fun. In a place like this, there's plenty of opportunity for downtime.

It's a refreshing change, sometimes.

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[baremyfangs]

Yeah she's got a few names up her sleeve. Lightning is probably the most well-known.

(And now the irony of the nickname is revealed.)

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[defyingfrigidity]

[... ah

WELL THEN

Something in Elsa's expression kind of... shifts. She's still smiling, but something about her smile seems a bit. Hollow, now.]

Oh. So you're one of her companions from her world, then?

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[milliondollarpipes]

Geez, that long? Congratulations. [He guesses. She sounds happy about it, at least, and that's what matters.]

[loveisanopendoor]

[ She pouts a little, but.. ]

Just blow out the caaandleeees sowecaneatthiscakealreadybeforethewaxgetsallovertheicing~!

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[baremyfangs]

(Whoops? Fang feels like she should apologize, but for what?)

One of the worlds, yeah. We actually come from different worlds.

...are you alright?

[defyingfrigidity]

[Elsa rolls her eyes a little, but does as she's asked, and blows the candles out in one go.]

There we go. Just as you asked, your highness.

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[defyingfrigidity]

I'm fine.

[That's. Said almost too quickly. And if that wasn't suspicious enough, she immediately latches onto that chance to change the subject.]

... Different worlds? So this sort of thing is normal for you, then?

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[baremyfangs]

(She can't exactly argue with her.)

Only if me being brought here is thanks to a war.

[loveisanopendoor]

[ Poor Anna has to catch her breath after saying the last part of that sentence so quickly (though she did manage to keep it in tune, at least!), but she's still laughing as Elsa blows the candles out. ]

Look, you're the queen here, I'm just the humble, modest princess. ...But good job, nonetheless!

[defyingfrigidity]

Humble....

[... Right.]

So, princess, would you like the first slice of cake?

[loveisanopendoor]

You say that as if I'm not!

[ She smirks just a bit at that, but shakes her head. Something about being called that is a little different, now. ]

You have it, though, anniversary girl.

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[exeggutorhead]

This place does that. Changes people.

[Is there a word for reverse-nostalgia? Where looking back on how shitty everything used to be just makes you happy about how everything is now? Maybe it's because Envy's coming up on his own anniversary, but he's feeling that pretty strongly lately.]

[He laughs.]

It's a good place. Weird shit and apocalypses and all.

[cawsforalarm]

There you go! Take her out and just shower her in cute pastries or something.

[I mean, duh.]

You basically solved your own paw-blem.

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[defyingfrigidity]

Believe me, it doesn't feel nearly that long. Though considering all the things that have happened since I arrived here, I really shouldn't be all that surprised....

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[defyingfrigidity]

[If there isn't, there should be! Elsa can completely understand that feeling.]

They just help make things interesting! Not that it isn't an interesting place already, but it helps keep us on our toes.

[Normally Elsa wouldn't joke about such things. She was there for the big brawl between Team Aqua and Team Magma, after all... but everything was okay in the end, and nobody was seriously hurt. So it's okay, right...?]

[defyingfrigidity]

What if I want you to have the first slice, though?

[She says, even as she begins cutting it...] Are you allowed to go against my wishes on an anniversary?

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[defyingfrigidity]

Yes, that's an excellent way to put it.

[A curious look crosses her face at that.] You say you... experienced it firsthand? If it's not too much, may I ask...?

[defyingfrigidity]

[Elsa shakes her head a little.]

Sometimes... sometimes it is a bit hard. But it gets easier, so that's certainly something, yes?