[ action | by the bay ]

[ The Awoken hunter has already woken up, gathered her belongings and checked to see if her Ghost is with her. Out of anything she had to lose, she's fine with losing her guns, her knife if completely necessary, but not her Ghost. Her Ghost is completely vital to her continued existence, after all.

Not gonna lie, but waking up here just after they had managed to overthrow the Cabal Empire and retake their home? Yeah, that didn't sit well with her. But, maybe this world needed her help. And it wasn't like she could just turn a blind eye to a world in need of assistance.

She strolls through the streets of Genessia with her Ghost in tow, itself curiously scanning the buildings and the terrain around them. So far, Naxia didn't see anything remotely resembling this place being taken over by the Cabal, banners belonging to the different Fallen houses around, nor did she see the usual signs of Vex tech, or even things infected with the Hive's presence, or the dark puddles that were usually present with Taken activity. In fact, this place was so peaceful that it actually threw her off. She's so used to having to fight things left and right, so to not have to raise her gun or her knife to defend herself is...unsettling. ]

Are you picking up anything around here?

[ Her attention diverts to her Ghost, who shakes around in the air. That makes Naxia frown behind her helmet and she sighs, slinging her gun behind her. If there's no reason to have her weapon out, then there's no reason to carry it. ]

...Huh. Maybe I'm just... not used to this.

Mm, you're used to the City and the Tower, after all.

Yeah.

[ What she wants to understand is how she's able to feel the Light's blessing coursing through her veins like she would back home. In the cities she's explored so far, she hasn't seen the familiar sphere that normally hangs above the Last City. Although, don't get her wrong, she's very grateful to have her abilities to aid others in a moment's notice. She just finds it a little strange that she still has her abilities, but she's not about to look a gift horse in the mouth, especially after what Ghaul had done to them just a few months ago. ]

Let's keep moving.

[ Those around can see a fairly average sized female walking around with a couple of guns strapped to her, namely an auto rifle slung around her back, a hand cannon strapped to her thigh and a sniper rifle joining her auto rifle. One thing is pretty prominent, though, and that's a knife strapped securely in a holster on her side. Come run into one of the Guardians from the Last City from Earth? ]

[ video ]

[ On the video feed, there's a fair-skinned Awoken with the most striking bright blue eyes imaginable. Her skin has fairly noticeable wisps of light dancing along her skin, along with hints of pink markings near her eyes and forehead. Occasionally, her Ghost flies into the camera's view, as if inspecting the device she's using. It looks so...archaic, compared to her. ]

Why can't you use me to communicate with them like you normally do?

I...don't know. Can you link with the network yet?

No. For some reason, I'm unable to.

...Huh. Normally, you can. Wonder what kind of firewall's blocking you. Anyway--

Uh, hey there. My name's Naxia, and I'm used to being called 'Guardian' too sometimes, but I know that's gonna cause some confusion from what Weiss' hologram said since you guys have Guardians too in each city or somethin' like that. Anyway, I listened to what she said and read what the pamphlet said, so I don't have too many questions left beyond a couple.

First off, has anyone seen three people who go by the names of Commander Zavala, Ikora Rey or Cayde-6? Zavala has skin like I do, but he's bald, has striking red armor and looks like he can take a punch or three. He's, hm, how can I explain him...? He's serious, mission focused, but good-hearted and someone I trust. In fact, I trust everyone I'm about to ask about. He's the Titan Vanguard, people who normally shield us out on the field or there's another class who can fling hammers like nothing.

Ikora is a human with black skin, wears primarily purple robes and has black hair in a buzzcut and is the Warlock Vanguard. She's logical, calm, compassionate, but isn't a pushover by a long shot. What Warlocks are is that they utilize elemental spells in combat, so like... if you've seen electricity crackle from someone's fingertips, void grenades or a solar strike, that's some of their abilities.

And then, last but certainly not least there's Cayde-6. Well, beyond being the best mentor ever, he's an Exo...which are humanoid machines. So like, think robot parts, but much better than simple robot parts. He has a tattered black and red cape, wears primarily leather armor and...well, you'll know him when you see him. He's pretty loud, full of life, that sort of thing. He's my Vanguard, which we're both Hunters. Fancy, huh?

...By the way, if any of you guys see or hear any creatures talk about the Darkness, mind letting me know? Thanks. Just in case there's like, multiple instances of the Darkness existing in this world here, I'm talking about creatures who like to reside in space.

Who: Team Persona 5!
What: Ryuji decides it's time they all hang out. All Nighter time.
Where: Ren's apartment
When: Tonight!
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Locked to Ryuji;

[Futaba has been feeling pretty bummed since hearing about Mimi leaving. It's been pretty hard on her, but she's sure that Ryuji is taking it even harder. Glancing at the phone charm that was given to her by Mimi for her birthday, she let out a sigh. It wasn't much longer that she went to text him.]

Hey, are you busy? It's been a while since we've last hung out so, I thought we'd do something together or something.

[More-or-less because of Mimi leaving of course, but she's not going to say that.]

Locked to Ann;

[Right after texting Ryuji, she sent one to Ann next.]

Uhm, hey. So with prom coming up and... Mimi was really into it... I need something to wear. Normally I'd stay home for something like this, but... Mimi was really happy when she finally pushed me to say I'd go. I know she's gone now and there's nothing keeping me to my word, but... I feel like I should still go because of her.

So, do you think you can help me find a dress? I mean.... I... don't want to go by myself. [Her anxiety and all of that fun stuff.] I'd really appreciate it if you could.

Locked to Seth;

[And since she's going to prom in Mimi's memory -- since she literally begged her to come -- that meant she needed a date. Good thing she has a boyfriend and doesn't have to worry about finding a date, but god she didn't want to. She knew he'd tease her for it, but may as well address the elephant in the room.]

Uhm... Are you busy on the 19th? I.. uhm... I promised a friend that I'd go to her event and.... I need a date...

[She'll leave it at that; and to a text no less. She knew he was going to tease her for it, so she opted out of a video or a call and went for a text instead.]

Locked to Sombra;

[With the event a while back when Easter came around, Futaba was.... also affected. Although, her personality didn't change like some of her friends. Instead, she woke up in a different body completely one day. With some digging in her new digs as well as her new temporary room, it wasn't too hard to figure out who she was posing as.

Or rather, she didn't know their name, but rather an alias. With some hacking -- and man was it a lot more tricky -- and some digging, she eventually came to the conclusion that it was the other hacker that she knew here. It made sense once she looked into things, because quite frankly, it wasn't hard to hack into most things in particular at her skill level. This go around was much more complex and overall more protective. It was clear that whomever this was, they knew what they were doing.

Sombra. The one she spoke to about forming an alliance at one point. This was certainly a strange situation. She could have called her out ages ago, but she chose not to. More so because she was also a hacker; she knew secrecy and privacy was extremely important and she wouldn't put someone else in a tight spot when she knew what would happen. How did you call someone out from hiding while remaining inconspicuous though? She could send out a message as Alibaba...?

So soon enough, a message is sent on the comms. Hopefully she'll respond back. If not, well, Futaba knew what she looked like now.]

OPEN TO EVERYONE;

[On everyone's phones -- though normally most people would see it anyways -- will pop up a strange icon interrupting anything that you're doing at the moment. Were you in the middle of playing a phone game or calling someone? Well, doesn't matter now, because instead you're going to get a message from someone who's voice has obviously been altered.]

My, My. You all seem to be the sharing type; Not that I mind. What's that saying again?

Sharing is caring?

So let's play a little game, shall we, Genessia. [Hopefully a cue there.] How about we all share something about ourselves that you wouldn't normally say out loud. Don't worry, you can send it through anonymous text if you're not brave enough to say it.

Let me start.

I believe UFOs truly exist. [Sort of.] Now it's your turn.

You have an hour. Clocks ticking, Genessia.

[And with that, you'll return to whatever you were doing. Sorry about that game you lost though. And there's a time limit? Don't worry. She's not seriously going to do anything to you. It's just a small prank and at most, a way to call Sombra out without being obvious. What happens in that hour that you don't submit something? Nothing dire. You'll just be locked out of your phone for about 10 minutes.]

[OOC: Most of these are locked to certain characters, but I had quite a few, so I just wanted to do it in a catch-all. If anyone is interested in anything with Futaba, feel free to make your own prompt and I well go with it! <3]

[Action]
[There has been a phantom ninja running around different places. He has a PAINT GUN.]

[How ever he got hold of such a thing you don't want to know, but he's been busy using it. For those he knows, they might get pegged in the butt for the fun of it. The paint does not stain. It doesn't even stick! When hit, it rolls off slowly to a slopping mess on the ground.]

[Though sometimes it reacts badly to hair, and the green paint might change it a different color WHOOPS. It isn't always that way but, well, sorry for the rainbow if it is.]

[This mysterious ninja got bored in his nomadic wandering, and with no one to keep him in check, he's running about playing tag. Only so few actually notice him to tag back.]

[If you are one Hanzo Shimada however... there is Video.]

[Video]
[There is Video of a man with dark hair outside a shop somewhere. The video is shaky at first, then steady. It's Hanzo. You don't see the person filming, but the nose of the paint gun appears. The trigger is pulled and two paint balls go flying, right towards the man...]

[Just before it hits, you hear a soft.]

This was a very bad idea... [and a laugh, before the video footage cuts off again.]

---

[[ooc: Feel free to say if you get hit and where. Or if you dodge. And if you want the paint to change your hair color for a bit, why the hell not. Let's have fun. Maybe to make it none stick it reacts badly to hair. Who knows. Enjoy!]]

[ The video feed kicks on to a man in an mask and visor. His attention focuses on the screen (as much as can be guessed by his attire) before raising his head to look at something off screen. It's probably obvious that he is is just pushing buttons on the phone to learn how it works. ]

Should of known someone somewhere would of picked up my trail... Genessia. That's new. [ Well, two people had picked up his trail, but he expected those ghosts.

Not being kidnapped. ]

Time to find some answers. Can't be that hard in a city that gives out jewelry to everyone they kidnap.

Video;
'Sup everyone.

[and here goes ryuji, moving around his apartment frantically. he's trying to get stuff together!]

A'ight, I feel like things are finally startin' to settle for me. So just wanna know- anyone out there wanna be my running buddy? I already got my pal Ren, but I figured I should try and branch out a bit more, y'know? I need someone that can push me, but also... not push me too hard, I guess.

[yup.] So lemme know!

Also uh... who out there can sew? I have reasons!

Video; HELLA PRIVATE To the Phantom Thieves

Guys!!!

[ryuji, as he keeps on running around his apartment, is seen grabbing things like magazines and... glue?! oh god what is he doing. getting ready for calling cards again, maybe?!]

So Akechi helped me realize that we all have our Personas here! I didn't know that for the longest time and- dammit! I gotta catch up here! My clothes stayed the same, since I ain't seen as a threat here I guess... so we gotta get our costumes back!

Basically, let's get the Phantom Thieves goin' strong here in Genessia! I dunno about changing hearts but... we could still fight against shitty evildoers and stuff!

VIDEO

[There’s a makeshift background behind her that has pictures of a night sky with stars and a crescent moon with music notes in different colors all around. She looks practically giddy and bouncing on her heels.]

HI GENESSIA!! Mimi here!!

[Just look at that bright smile as she brings her finger up to make a point and gestures with it.]

I haven’t been selling my beautiful voice lately, so your resident cute girl hasn’t been posting much, buuuuuuuuuut! I have a surprise I’ve been working on for all-of-you!

[She cutely emphasizes the previous last three words, then looks into the camera a little closer.]

Are you ready to hear what it is?

[And a little closer than that.]

I hope you are!

[Then she bends down and lifts a poster she decorated with lots of glitter that reads “Prom Night- May 19th!”]

Dan-dada-dah! That’s right! You are all cordially invited to the Genessia Prom! It was a tradition that teenagers did in America when I lived there, and I’m bringing it to all of you! [She puts the poster down and looks at the camera again.] AND the best part is that even though it’s directed at my fellow teenagers, everyone is invited!

I have some special people in mind for music, but I’ll definitely need help with decorations and food and stuff like that, so message me if you want to help!

For the rest of you Genessians, it’s time to start shopping for your dresses and suits, and corsages, and get those dance lessons in! Don’t forget to ask your special someone before someone else does it first!

[Her eyes are wide with excitement at that part. She loves the dramatic aspect, don’t mind her.]

I hope everyone is as excited as I am! Save the date! May 19th! I’m sending digital invitations riiiiight now. [Everyone should now have an invitation appearing on their devices.]

I’ll see you everyone around! Bye! [With an enthusiastic wave, she shuts off the feed.]


Private Video to the 12th Doctor

So, Professor... I was wondering if you would do the music for this. It's next month, so if you're busy, I understand! I just... wanted to ask you before anyone else. [Look at the cute smile she's giving him.] I'd like to sing a song or two, but other than that, I think you would rock this prom!


Action: Locked to Roommates

[After the video feed ends, she's humming and dancing to herself around the apartment, and lands herself in the kitchen, still dancing and singing as she makes herself a sandwich made of marshmallows, nutella, and strawberries on toasted wheat bread. That's healthy, right? Feel free to ask her why she's in such a good mood, or if they've seen the video feed, talk about the upcoming event! But beware, she might make you dance with her in the kitchen. Or at least try.]

[The camera on Shuri's phone flips on, and she centers it on her face, flashing a quick grin. She looks like a teenage girl, her hair up in a bun and her clothes futuristic and fashionable, and her accent sounding like this.]

I suppose I can deal with a - [She uses finger quotes around this word.] - "smart" phone for now, but it seems like your phone shouldn't have to bring up its intelligence, like it's compensating for something.

[Okay, she'll stop. She gets serious.]

Anyway, this is probably the weirdest thing that's happened to me. And that's saying something. I can tell you, I am incredibly unhappy. [She points at the camera with a frown.] It's a stupid move to kidnap a princess. Just saying.

But I will do my part. First, I have questions. What are the modes of transportation here? Are there any companies or labs that work with technology? And is it required to go to school if you're a very mature teen? Asking for a friend.

[A pause, and then:] Also, message me if the word 'vibranium' means something to you. Or the name 'T'Challa'.

[Voice]

Hello?

[The voice is that of a teenage girl, cautious but at least trying to show willing in this strange new place. There's a pause, then, as though she hasn't fully figured out what she really wants to say - does she mention where she was supposed to be? Does she mention the Shadows?

Eventually, she finds her voice again.]

Um...this is kind of new to me so I'm not really sure where to start. I got the welcome message and the map and all but...is there anything else I should know?

[That should be broad enough to get something helpful, she hopes.]

[Action - Genessia City]

[Considering she'd been gearing up to head into the deepest depths of Mementos last she remembers, Ann's really not sure what to make of all this. She's in her regular clothes, so wherever she is she's not considered a threat right now at least, but she's not sure whether that should be comforting or worrying.

Still, she's not going to figure anything out by staying in one place so she figures she should at least go to check out where she's supposed to be staying right now. She's aware it could also be a trap, but so long as she goes into it expecting that, maybe it'll lead to some useful information.

At least, that was the plan. It's not that she doesn't know how to follow a map but when a girl stumbles across a mall, she can't be blamed for wanting to take a look around, right? Even if she can't really buy much, just the act of looking should be enough to help calm her down. And once she's done with the mall, she has to see what else is around, right?

And so she can be found looking in various store windows, lingering longer when she spots a cute outfit she can't help but want. The real danger, though, is when she reaches a bakery with a range of desserts that's just begging to be sampled.]

I shouldn't...but just one couldn't hurt, right?

[She's not addressing anyone in particular but that's not to say she goes unheard, either...]

[Felicity can first be seen when her device kicks on when she steps out of the cave. She looks a bit shell-shocked and waterlogged, but she is alive, so there is that? She took a deep breath looking around, before she faced the device again]

So, This is different.

Right... I'm Felicity. Felicity Smoak. I'm an IT girl, a remarkable one, or so I've been told, but still just an IT girl.

What could you possibly want with me?

[Look! Look at this little silver and green nerd! Playing with his phone, some pamphlets tucked into a crese of his metal armor, and holding his phone out so he can be seen. He's totally grinning behind that mask. TOO BAD YOU CAN'T SEE IT.]

[That's right, there is a cyborg on the network, and .. okay maybe he could be a omnic, or robot or whatever, but it's really a guy. I promise. And he sounds... amused? Thick Japanese accent coming through his mask clearly.]

This is not at all the location I had intended to end up in. One minute you are leaving Japan, the next you are awake in a pod. Very curious. I think I understand what is going on now, thanks to this information station, but I am still curious to how.

However, they called us "Kidnapped". Cute. Someone thought it funny to kidnap Genji! Wait until they realize what a bad idea that is!

[He might have winked, but you sure as heck can't see that, can you? Still, he waves, and gives a peace sign, before turning the phone away, about to turn it off, before pausing to look back into view.]

Oh. Right. Would anyone know who Zenyatta is? I hope he is not waiting for me somewhere back home. Hmm... [he thumbs off the video at that point, and it's time to go explore this place...]

(I) [Video]

( after a groggy arrival in what ren could really only describe as a luxury vampire pod and being greeted/lectured at by a hologram that was, decidedly, not princess lea telling him he was her only hope, ren wanders further out into the city before coming to a halt by a magazine stand. he shuffles through what he has in his arms to pull out the phone he was given. an upgrade from his own, for sure, but something he'd trade back for his own in a heartbeat, since that's where his friends are. at least this one seems to function similarly, so he doesn't have any trouble pulling video share up, even if his expression is still dubious. )

Hey. If Snow White back there was telling the truth, I guess I'm not the only one on this thing. Might be the only one to end up in some weird place a second time without realizing how he got there though...

( his attention drifts away a little, distracted, and then comes back. )

Anyway, to any other lottery-I-never-entered winners like me who are seeing this and wanna buddy-up to figure this mess out, I'm currently holding open auditions for a friend in...uh... ( where did that girl say he was again? whatever, he'll just turn the phone around and hope someone recognizes- ) this place.

( please enjoy this small virtual tour of central genessia as ren does a full 360 of his surroundings, then flips his phone back properly in his fingers. )

So yeah. Any takers? ( pause. ) I'm an asset, I swear.

(II) [Action]

( all right, he's...been in a similar sort of situation before, so first things first: know your surroundings. it's probably best to figure things out for himself rather than just blindly trusting what the weiss girl said, so he needs to explore the area. who's an enemy. what you can use. where you can hide. be cool about it though, or you'll draw suspicion, which is good because ren is actually pretty practiced at-

that's a cat cafe.

he stops dead in his tracks, attention laser-focused on the cat-head sign out front before he makes a sharp and unquestioned turn to head right inside.

if there is anyone there, he doesn't spot them immediately, or is simply too captivated by the cat tree in the corner to not make a beeline straight for that and the cat resting peacefully there until ren puts his big uninvited hand on it. )

This is absolutely the best, most trustworthy place there could possibly be in this city, but I guess I can't stick around here forever... ( uh, not that he wants to. he definitely wants to go home. but this is one aspect of this place he's not going to complain about. his thumb strokes delicately between the cat's ears and if he's smiling a little more than he has since he got here, he can't really help that. ) Do you know someone who can help me out?

( he's just being cute. or actually expects an answer because he's been living with a talking cat for the better half of a year before getting dumped here. either way, his attention isn't leaving until he's approached. )

[You know... For someone who's usually careful about what she puts out there on the network and locking her posts, she seemed to completely forget to do it here, thinking she'd already did it.]

So umm.... I... have a question for everyone.... How do you tell someone that you like them without choking every time you try? How can people do it so easily? I always feel too flustered like my heart is going to jump out of my chest when I even consider trying to do it.

What happens if the other person doesn't feel the same about you and you make a fool of yourself? I'm just.... It makes me so nervous. Is it worth even telling them? I have no idea what I'm doing...

A-Actually... Never mind. Pretend you didn't hear this. This was a bad idea...

[And with that she's going to just turn the comm. off. Too bad for her that she didn't actually lock this post properly. Have fun with that. Somebody's gotten sloppy.]

[A pair of pale yellow eyes and messy white hair appear on the screen as Seth positions the camera. He doesn't do a lot of these things but he feels like he should say something competent. This video might not have the desired end result but he's trying.]

Hey, my names Seth Rim and I'm one of the two co-guardian's of Everglade. [He's kind of weirded out about that but he's moving past it.] I just want to assure everyone that we're doing what we can to keep things safe and running smoothly. We have patrols set and anyone is welcome to volunteer and help out.

I had an idea with all the vampire things lately and since it's a point in Everglade I'd like Torchwood or whoever to contact me. [He isn't sure if his idea will work so he doesn't mention the specifics.] If anyone needs help please feel free to contact the Guardian office.

As a PSA - I patrol Everglade often, on my off hours too, and don't mind getting a call to those who need help or an escort.

Thank you.

[Seth is very skilled at making it sound like he knows what he's talking about... except he doesn't. He just wants people to know that it's fine. Everything is fine.]

( Private Texts )

[ anon text ]

Do you like games, Genessia?

Also, I'm astounded that there's so much information out on the network. You guys sure like to share a lot, don't you?

[ action | around the cities ]

[ Ever since Sombra woke up here, she has been in hiding and not really making herself known to the world outside of the message she just sent. She's been working on informing herself with what's been posted on the network. And, although she wasn't able to hack into private posts, she's going to keep trying to break into the network.

Those around can see a woman walking around with noticeable purple hair, a black jacket, electric purple arms as well as black pants and the same electric purple leggings. There's a small pack on her back that's lit up, as well. For now, it seems like she's just wandering around aimlessly, mostly keeping to herself. She's content to keep herself to the shadows, of course.

Care to see what she could be up to? ]

Who: The Digi-girls and any ladies that want to join them in the tiny apartment!
What: Making chocolates for the boys in their lives!
When: Monday mid-day, February 12
Where: Grocery store, the apartment NO TAKERU ALLOWED GET OUT
Warnings: Teenage girl talk. ...and it's Mimi, I mean seriously.

Starting at the grocery store, Mimi was throwing all kinds of chocolate making supplies into her cart. She had been literally saving for this, and her excitement was showing as she danced and hummed to herself while throwing ingredients into the cart.

In fact, she wasn't really paying attention to where the cart was going, and it's very possible she has been narrowly missing people, so it was going to inevitable that she would eventually run into someone.

It would be even better, in her humble opinion, if she ran into more girls looking to make chocolate for the ones they loved! More chocolates for alllll the boys! Best plan ever!

She even had candy thermometers, and fancy molds in different shapes. There were boxes, tins, and lots of red and pink ribbons. This was going to be so much fun!

Her mind started to wander to two places: how Takeru will react to Hikari giving him her chocolates in private because IT'S A SECRET LOVE THAT EVEN THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT! And the second, caused a small blush as she thought about the reaction to the chocolates she was going to give to her date on Valentine's Day. That was exciting too!

Seriously, she wasn't paying attention in the grocery store. This probably isn't safe.

Accidental Video!

[suddenly the device turned on, and it seemed as though it had fallen over and suddenly turned on. what could be seen was an upward angle of ryuji, standing in front of his mirror. he was just staring at him, humming as he turned his head to look at himself from different angles. he brought a hand up and moved it through his hair, fussing with it as he grabbed at the spikes and began to pull on the ends of them.]

Gotta dye it again... [he muttered to himself. ryuji had begun to dye his hair because he wanted to rebel against a few certain shitty adults, but he's kept it since he really does like it. but...]

Should I change my hair? Maybe like... [he ran some water from the tap, and he went and dunked his face in the sink. he slicked his hair back, now looking at himself in the mirror again with his weird slicked back hair.]

Geehh.... no way man, no way! [bad idea! he messed it up again. he paused and looked down at himself as well.] I should at least get some new clothes-... or somethin'.

[man this was hard. ryuji shook his head before he... noticed his device was suddenly on. he glanced over to it, flinching.] Oh shit! [he then grabbed it and turned it off, but of course the video had already posted to the network.]

Text; Locked from Mimi

[sometime later he decided to at least send out a text on the subject.] Yo everyone! I got a couple of questions.

Okay. So. Dating.... what kinda stuff should you do on a date? And what should I wear, or how should I have my hair?

Uhh.... it's a casual date. I think? I dunno really! This shit is really effing hard you guys. I've never been more nervous in my life- not even writing shitty exams comes close to this! So yeah... thanks in advance. [help a guy out...]

V I D E O;

You know, with all of this talk about Valentine's Day, it sure makes you a bit annoyed. [At least it does her] I guess I don't really celebrate it myself, but for anyone who feels like they have to have someone special for the holiday to enjoy it... Stop.

You don't need to worry about that. If you do, that's great, but if not, don't sweat it! I'm all for the idea of it, but I've been single my whole life and there's nothing wrong with that. [It doesn't help she became a hermit for several years though.] As long as I have people who I care about with me and by my side, that's enough for me. If nothing, if you really care about someone in that way, you should show how you feel everyday, rather than just one particular day.

The bottom line here is, don't get so depressed if you're single and live a little! If you'd like a date for Valentine's Day, go find someone! Meet someone new if you have to. If you're content on your own, how about we celebrate being single and independent instead and have a little fun with it. Over all, just spend your time with people you care about and have a good holiday.

[All of this would probably mean more if she wasn't a hermit and wasn't indifferent to the holiday, but look... she tried.]

A C T I O N; Valentine's Day 02/14

[And despite the message she sent days before, she's somehow standing in front of Seth's apartment door with a simple white box with a red bow of assorted chocolates. They're obviously store bought because it didn't dawn on her to just make the chocolate herself and even if it did, she wouldn't be capable of doing so. Never mind the fact that this was all a last minute thing and now she's sort of regretting her choice to do this.

Why was she doing this in the first place? Oh man. She was in over her head. Cheeks flushed and hand balled up in a fist to knock on his door, she stopped before it.]

Maybe I shouldn't do this...? No, no... You came all this way, just... knock on the door.

[No matter how determined she was, she also seemed very conflicted as she hesitated.]

No.. No.....This was a bad idea... I shouldn't be doing this. I... It would be better if I just left.

[And just like that she was already turning to leave, hoping not to be noticed. Although thinking out loud probably didn't help, no matter how quiet it was. She hadn't even noticed.]

C A T C H - A L L; PICK YOUR POISON

[If anyone else wants to thread with here, feel free to choose your own adventure. Her household will also be getting small chocolates from her as a platonic gift because why not.]

[The feed kicks on to a little wolf girl in a spacious room decorated with hanging plants and flower-shaped lamps. Yep, she turned Fairy Haven's infirmary into a jungle.

She has with her a book, old looking, probably. Just as likely she dropped it. But more importantly, it's a book.

Of course, she gives it a puzzled look and puts it down. It's not important.]

Hello everyone, I am Tatlyn and I noticed some people are being sour dour Debbie downers or getting overly excited over this Fallen Pine's Day thing coming up, so I wanted to talk about it.

The grumps have a point and so do the lovey-dovies. I wanted to start with that. But nobody should be giving a lecture about who, what, where, when and why this day should be celebrated. We all come different worlds and cultures and we are entitled to celebrate them. And as long as we all share the same land under the same sky, that should be respected.

Fallen Pine's Day doesn't have to be all about love and romance and procreation, though. It's a feast as well. And there are many things to celebrate. Friends, family, food...

Anyways. So, Genessians all, talk to me. Tell me about what plans you have on the fourteenth. Or the sixth day of the seventh month, if you follow some other calendar. What about life or death will you celebrate and, if applicable, with whom?

Me, personally? I'm probably gonna go for a run around the woods and play my tin whistle for the guild.