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.

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[shatterings]

[ It warms her heart to see Elsa so happy, and Naminé's answering smile is nearly as bright as Elsa's. Nearly. ]

Happy anniversary, Elsa. I'm happy you found such incredible friends here.

action;

[loveisanopendoor]

[ Elsa, you're way too cute for your own good, you need to cease this madness what the hell ]

There you are!

[ Anna's arms wrap tightly around her sister from behind, holding her nice and close; she's happy she's feeling better after that pesky cold, mostly because it means today they can move on to important matters.

Namely, the cake waiting for her that Noel has been stuck holding (such a horrible cross to bear, truly) , nearly decorated with the words "Happy Johtoversary". Looks like even though Elsa might have only just remembered, Anna's known for a bit of a while. ]

I told you we had to celebrate it!

[cawsforalarm]

Hey... congrats!

[Henry grins at the Pokégear -- quite genuinely.]

You crow I'm not a fan of goo and sap, but what the hey. A whole year! That's a big deal!

Gonna have a party?

[anexcitableboy]

Well how about that? That's great, Elsa! You're one in a million, you know that?

[defyingfrigidity]

I am as well. If I didn't have them with me... well. I don't want to know where I'd be now.

[Probably still stuck in New Bark Town without any idea of what to do or how to fend for herself....]

action;

[defyingfrigidity]

[Elsa's gotten better at anticipating her sister's sneak attacks, but even so, she makes a noise of surprise when she finds herself suddenly hugged. And she's even more surprised when she seeks the cake!]

H-Hey, I told you we didn't need to celebrate like that...!

[defyingfrigidity]

It is, isn't it? Frankly, I'm surprised that time went by so fast. It doesn't really seem like all that long ago that I first woke up here....

[Elsa's smile widens, if that's even possible; it's nice, truly, to see Henry smile like that.]

Hm, I don't know... it doesn't really seem like the sort of thing to celebrate, but knowing my sister, we might wind up doing something in honor of the day.

[loveisanopendoor]

Elsa, did you really think that was going to stop me from at least getting you a cake? It's your Johtoversary, I gotta do something!

[cawsforalarm]

Hm, maybe there were more temporal anomalies than we thought. Whoopsies! [He laughs at his own joke.] Anyway, I guess you don't have to have a claw-some party if you don't want, but you totally should. It's like another birthday! --ooh, ooh, idea!

You should get something nice for your starter!

[ :D ]

[defyingfrigidity]

Just because I've been here for a year? [She laughs, looking a bit flustered as she does.] I hardly think that makes me unique...

[anexcitableboy]

'Cause it's your anniversary and you're thinking about everybody else!

[defyingfrigidity]

... Good point. [Elsa gently elbows Anna, giggling.] You'd use any excuse to go out and buy something sweet.

[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!

[irenicly]

[He's not sure if they've spoken before, but congratulations are in order either way.]

Congratulations on your anniversary. I hope you're having a good one.

[defyingfrigidity]

Oh, that's a good idea!

[Snowball has been through absolutely everything with her...]

But... hm. I don't know what I could get for her.

[defyingfrigidity]

It's only natural! They did more for me than I ever did for myself on my own, so it would've been rude of me not to thank you and my other friends.

[defyingfrigidity]

Honestly, I don't think it's really sunk in all that much. It just doesn't feel like a year, despite all I've done....

But yes, it has been good. [She laughs.] My sister insisted on getting a cake.

[nvcr]

Well, congratulations!

...god, has it really been that long? I mean, not to overshadow your own moment of realizing you've survived a year here, but time is...weird.

[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@

[defyingfrigidity]

I was surprised as well! It certainly felt like a bit of time had passed, but a year...

I suppose this land just. Kept me so occupied that I didn't really put much thought into it until now.

[cawsforalarm]

Hmm... what does she like? Accessories, toys, super-expensive delicious Pokémon food?

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[baremyfangs]

Anniversaries, huh? Congrats.

[nvcr]

There has been an awful lot happening...

To be honest, I'm starting to think of this place as the new...

no, wait. That isn't right.

...

But I'm starting to grow more accustomed than I thought I ever would.

[defyingfrigidity]

... I know how you feel.

This place will never be my home. I could never replace Arendelle in my heart. But... I suppose it's okay to think of it as a "home away from home?

[defyingfrigidity]

She's a Froslass, so she's got a bit of a fancy streak in her, but nothing.... expensive. She likes pretty things and has a fondness for sweet treats.

[She's pretty sure Anna sneaks their pokemon a ton of treats. She's sort of guilty of the same thing BUT STILL....]