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

[loveisanopendoor]

L-look, if we had the house, maybe I would've tried making it myself, but we have to make do with what we've got! Besides, my baking isn't all that great, anyway...

B-but at least you'll like it, and we'll get to eat it together and reflect on the year and everything!

[defyingfrigidity]

... Are you implying I wouldn't like something you made?

[True, neither of them are the best cooks, but they've been here long enough to pick up a thing or two...!]

Don't slander yourself, Anna. I'd be quite happy with something you made@

[loveisanopendoor]

Well, it definitely wouldn't be as good as something from a nice bakery, regardless! You deserve nothing but the best, Elsa.

[ She gratefully takes the cake from Noel with a smile... ]

And this looks pretty darn close!

[defyingfrigidity]

I'd take something homemade over store-bought any day.

... But yes, you're right. [She laughs.] It does look very good.

[loveisanopendoor]

Look, it was home-made by somebody!

You gotta make the first cut, though! Kind of like a birthday but, y'know, not really!

[defyingfrigidity]

... Good point.

[STILL. THERE ARE DIFFERENCES!!]

Okay... do you have a knife?

[loveisanopendoor]

I'll get you one! One second...

[ She runs out of the room real quick, coming back with a cute little plastic knife and some lit candles (Thanks, Nova!!!!)... ]

Okay, okay, one second, one second, let me plop these on here and...

[ She does so as she starts to sing... ]

Happy Johtoversary to you~

[defyingfrigidity]

[Okay, okay, NOW Elsa's getting a bit flustered here.]

G-Geez, you don't need to sing too...!

[loveisanopendoor]

Happy Johtoversary, yes I do~

[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....

[defyingfrigidity]

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

[Lookin' a little smug now.]

[loveisanopendoor]

[ She pouts a little, but.. ]

Just blow out the caaandleeees sowecaneatthiscakealreadybeforethewaxgetsallovertheicing~!

[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.

[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.

[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?

[loveisanopendoor]

Look, it may be an anniversary, but it'd be bad if you didn't get first dibs! You have to be the tester, you know! I'm trusting you to see whether it's good or not!

[defyingfrigidity]

[Elsa raises an eyebrow, grin still in place.]

Demanding a queen be a food tester... you know, once upon a time, royals had their servants do such a thing for them. [... for a much more morbid reason, but she's not going to bring that up without a little prodding...] Are you really implying that I should do the work of a servant, Anna?

[loveisanopendoor]

Hey, if you want to let me try it first and be jealous of me and my awesome first slice of cake, be my guest! But I'm gonna make sure to be as tantalizing with it as I can, and do you really want that?

[defyingfrigidity]

[RUDE???? Elsa huffs.]

Wow, Anna. Wow. I try to be nice and give you the first slice, and you turn around and rub it in my face like that? So cruel...!

[loveisanopendoor]

I was giving you the first slice, you're the one being stubborn!

[defyingfrigidity]

Just because I wanted to help you! [Elsa nudges Anna with her elbow.] Is that so bad, really?

[loveisanopendoor]

It's not, but it's your anniversary, so you should eat it first!