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.

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[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?

[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.

[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.

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[baremyfangs]

Anniversaries, huh? Congrats.

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[freshprints]

This place...it does have a way of doing that, doesn't it.

As disorienting as it can be to be snatched up from home and dropped here with no warning...in some ways, being here is often a "second chance", for people who arrive.

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[milliondollarpipes]

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

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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.

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[stonebird]

Congratulations, Elsa! Do you have a celebration planned?

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[pipers_son]

That's the good thing about this place. It can feel a bit slow, a little repetitive, but...

Bein' so peaceful lets ya have a chance ta figure yerself out, ta change yerself. It's nice.

[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.