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

(Video)

[defyingfrigidity]

But I can barely talk to her now. I've tried, but she's just so... closed off.

[And she has every right to be. Elsa doesn't blame her one bit.]

The one time we did try talking about the problem, I just wound up making her angry. Serah had to intervene.

(Video)

[baremyfangs]

She does that. Don't give up hope. (Hard heads hide soft hearts.) Ever thought about a letter?

(Video)

[defyingfrigidity]

[Good advice, but a bit too late. Elsa's more or less resigned herself to never being considered Lightning's friend again.]

No, but I don't think there's anything I could say that I haven't said before.

(Video)

[baremyfangs]

(She likes to fix things; seeing friends split up hurts, but if they've reached that point...

She sighs.)

Then you need a good party.

(Video)

[defyingfrigidity]

[... Aha...]

A party is the root of all of this, somewhat. I think that might be a bad idea.

[She doesn't know if Lightning would've confessed to her, if all those weird dream shenanigans didn't take place, but... that still is where it all happened.]

(Video)

[baremyfangs]

Did I say you had to invite her? I think space would do you both good. Emotions are too high and there's pride involved. (So it's better if they're both distracted in her mind.) Throw a party to celebrate your time here - keep it small if you're more comfortable. Just don't sit around and worry.

(Video)

[defyingfrigidity]

[Okay. Okay... if she's not trying to push her into talking to Lightning, that's... that's good. Elsa has a feeling this is far from over, but for now... it's good.]

Believe me, it's almost impossible to do that now. [She lets out a soft laugh.] My sister has an uncanny ability to sense when I start sulking, and puts her foot down quite firmly when she wants to.

[You'd never guess that ELSA was the queen out of the two...]

[islandshore]

Wow, a whole year? Crazy how fast time flies...

[Heh. In a way, it makes him feel guilty. Sure, he's spoken from Elsa from time to time, but not as much as he should have. He's just been so busy. Still, it's always good to see friendly faces sticking around, selfish as it is.]

I know I probably haven't done much personally, but I can't say I regret meeting you. You're a good person. Makes me wish I'd spent more time talking to you and your sis.

(Video)

[baremyfangs]

Good sister, then. (She flashes a smile; she knows how that goes.) Enjoy your time with her and I'll try to cheer up Sunshine. I bet its been awhile since she's had a good spar.

[loveisanopendoor]

I'll take you there, I promise! Maybe you could take Asami there, too, I'm sure she'd like it..

[defyingfrigidity]

[There's a pause as Elsa takes a bite, so long that it almost looks like she's frozen with the fork stuck in her mouth, but she eventually nods.

Is that... a slight blush on her face...?]

Y-Yes, I think she'd like it... I haven't asked her opinion on sweets, but what girl doesn't like them?

[loveisanopendoor]

Well, you're not wrong on that! Not to mention, I mean, anyone who hangs around with us has to like them...

Hey now, why are you all flustered all of a sudden~?

[defyingfrigidity]

F-Flustered?

[DAMN, CAUGHT. QUICK, BRUSH IT OFF.]

I'm not flustered. Whatever gave you that idea?

[loveisanopendoor]

Elsa, when you blush even a little, it's like your whole face lights up...

[defyingfrigidity]

I-I'm not blushing....!

[SHE WILL PUT HER FOOT DOWN V HARD HERE OKAY]

[loveisanopendoor]

That's just making you blush harder...

[defyingfrigidity]

Is not!!!

[She's just... completely unaware of how suspicious she looks just by denying all of this....]

[loveisanopendoor]

Is too! It's so cute...

[defyingfrigidity]

Is not.

[Yep, she's full-on pouting now.]

I don't know why you decided to bring that up all of a sudden...

[loveisanopendoor]

Bring whaaat up~?

[defyingfrigidity]

T-That I look... flustered!!! Maybe there's no reason for it...!

[loveisanopendoor]

Oh, come now, you know I'm just being silly! But really, I mean, I'm one to talk..

[defyingfrigidity]

... What do you mean?

[loveisanopendoor]

Apparently I'm pretty easily flustered too when it comes to, um...

...

...Stuff.

[defyingfrigidity]

[Elsa... doesn't really buy that, considering how quickly Anna jumps into things, but... she does seem a little awkward all of a sudden.]

.... Anna. What's going on?