[Video] Farewell

[innocent_royal]

[There's a bug on the screen.

No, it's just Anastasia as a tiny butterfly fairy. The camera focuses on her sad, tired eyes.]

...I've searched all over. I can't find Satsuki or her Pokemon. I think it's safe to assume that she's gone home... [She lets out a shaky sigh as she idly glances about the apartment.] ...There's enough red bills for me to stay here for about another month, but after that... I will need to find a new home...

However, I'm not sure if my current trial employment can cover anything. I may need to find a second job, or something else entirely...

[And her tiny size will make it difficult to go outside and job hunt. What is she going to do?]

Comments

[Very, very Private]

[notquitedracula]

Trial's over. You're hired. As for a place to stay... well. I've been looking at apartments in that area. It's part of what I was doing out there the other day, actually. I... don't know what anyone else will think, but you can stay with me, for a while.

[Very, very Private]

[innocent_royal]

[Say "yes," say "yes!"]

Um...

[Welp.]

A-Are you sure? I don't want to be a burden to you anymore than I already have.

[notquitedracula]

Sure about moving? Yes. I'm tired of being woken up by the resident ghosts. Even warding my doors doesn't work anymore, they come right through the floor and ceiling.

Sure about inviting you to stay with me? Yes. Anya, I told you before. If you're a burden, it's one I choose to bear. You're my friend, and you're having a tough time right now. Not just with this, either. I want to help you, in any way I can.

[innocent_royal]

[Nope, she won't cry.

Okay, maybe just one tear. She was quiet for a while, though.]

...Okay, then. Thank you, and I'm sorry. I should be ready to go when the month is up.

[notquitedracula]

Don't worry about packing. I'm pretty sure it's going to be in the same building - I can actually afford that kind of place now, and... well, with you staying there, it won't be quite so cavernous.

[innocent_royal]

[A flutter of wings in response to a curious statement!]

Huh? Are you implying that you will move into this apartment with me?

[At least it won't be so lonely for now. She still has her own pokemon. Nidoking and Primarina are quite big.]

[Private Video]

[light_of_willpower]

I'm sorry she's gone, so soon after you just got back too. You know if you need anything though, just ask.

[Concerned big brother is concerned.]

Re: [Private Video]

[innocent_royal]

Thank you, Trunks. I'll be fine.

[All things considered, at least.]

Re: [Private Video]

[light_of_willpower]

I know you'll be fine, but that doesn't mean I'm not here anyways. We're friends.

Would you like me to bring tea over?

Re: [Private Video]

[innocent_royal]

[She had to think about it for a moment.]

Maybe later. I have company coming soon.

[At least its not a lie.]

[Video - Private]

[fairysoul]

Oh... Ana. I'm so sorry, Sweetie.

[See how much she feels for you? She's not even commenting on the fairy part.]

[Video - Private]

[innocent_royal]

Hi, Mavis...

[Even her bug-like fairy antennae are dropping sadly, as are her wings.]

Did you know Satsuki?

[Video - Private]

[fairysoul]

Unfortunately, no. We kept saying I should meet her. It never happened.

[And, unless she comes back, it probably won't be happening now.]

[Video - Private]

[innocent_royal]

I see...

[Well, moving on.]

...Being Guardian and a guild leader, surely people close to you have gone also, yes?

[Video - Private]

[fairysoul]

Yes. Several of my guildmates.

[Though, she'll see them again back home.]

One of my deputees, too. I miss her.

[text]

[youfool]

[Ted's never handled grief very well, especially not with someone this close. But he wanted to be strong for Ana too, and not show what an absolute mess he was with this news.]

I'm very sorry to hear that, An. Please let me know should you need or want anything at all.

Re: [text]

[innocent_royal]

[A text from Ted? Oddly enough, it was a welcome sight. She tries to do one in return, but her tiny body made for numerous typos that took a very long time to correct.]

when I'm not a fairy anymore want to get ice cream?

[Perhaps ice cream will be a good start to talk.]

Re: [text]

[youfool]

Certainly, if you can stand waiting so long. I imagine a whole cone would go a very long way with you at present. Not so with me, given my gullet.

Oh, don't feel compelled to text in kind if you'd rather not. Goodness knows they're not much handier with claws.

[Werewolf fingers. Whatcha gonna do? Of course, he resorts to humor to cope as soon as he can.]

Re: [audio]

[innocent_royal]

[They'll drive you barking mad.

Anastasia tries to switch to video, but failed. Audio happens.]

I think I can wait, yes. Besides, we haven't spoken since prom. I think it's about time to fix that.

[Is the mic catching her tiny voice well enough?]

Re: [audio]

[youfool]

[You're doggone right]

As you wish. Enjoy the fantastic festivities best you can until then, princess.

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[bigbadrose]

Hey, don't be sad fairy princess!

Aren't you still going to school? I can talk to the Doctor about housing though. Education's important. I dropped out when I was young, and ran away with a bloke who found someone better, left me with all the debt for rent. So I won't let that happen to you, okay? [Spreads her own angel wings!]

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[innocent_royal]

Rose...

[Fluttering the butterfly fairy wings~]

Satsuki owned the school I was going to. With her gone, the school will surely shut down too... Besides, my uniform doesn't fit me so well anymore...

[Who would have thought growing a few inches made such a difference?]

I don't want to be a burden on you, though... Some friends of mine are talking about picking up the lease, but... I'll keep my options open.

[Forcing the tiniest of fairy smiles~]

Re: Locked / Video

[bigbadrose]

Want to skip a few grades and come to university? I'm a Teacher's Assistant for the Professor.

What job were you trying out?

Re: Locked / Video

[innocent_royal]

University? What's that like? Would I get to wear a cute uniform there too?

I was recently hired to work at the Cloak and Dagger in Everglade. All though I'm too small to work the register right now...

[The Cloak and Dagger, the store for vampire hunters located where a delicate lady like Anastasia shouldn't be.]

Re: Locked / Video

[bigbadrose]

You could, but unless you join sports clubs like cheerleading or something, you'd be the only one wearing it.

Maybe you should look at being a model? I know the talent agency is still looking. But vampire hunting is kind of... competition for us. We feed vampires at Torchwood. Feed every species we can, to be honest! Our motto is don't just exist, enjoy it!