♡ Call 002 [video]

[reassigned]

Okay, wow- hi everyone!

[In the middle of a flurry of lace and fabric, Cupid pulls a safety pin from a pincushion and onto a dress form. She's had her mirror tablet hooked into the network and it's obviously settled on a bedside table from what's visible behind her. She waves cheerily before momentarily disappearing beneath some fabric to correct some draping before pinning it in place, then reappears with a thin ribbon coiling into her hair to settle her chin on her hand against her bed, smiling.]

So hey, I was in the middle of working up a holiday outfit and I realized- I hadn't seen hide or hair of any planning for a holiday party! And okay, granted I get that this place doesn't exactly seem very festivity-intensive at the moment, but hey! We can't expect them to accommodate every holiday, right?

So I was thinking...

[Her smile turns slightly impish- and hopeful.]

Would anyone want to go in on throwing a bash with me? We can even plan a Secret Santa and everything! What do you say?

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[heretic_hamlet]

[He finally managed to pin down which button turns on the video reply and got it in one this time! yesss

Now it was just a matter of getting used to this world's festivals...]

Of what holiday do you speak, Cupid? That sounds naught akin to any I knew in Ivalice.

[reassigned]

Ramza, hi! How've you been?

[She asks, despite knowing full well she's about to give him next to no time to get a word in edgewise.]

Well... the easiest way I can think to put the holiday in question would be... kind of like a Winter Solstice? I mean, granted it's been co-opted by religion but let's not get into that because wow, talk about messy but yeah! Um!

[She pauses, takes a breath, and then continues-]

But more or less it's more the message of it all I prefer. You know- peace on earth, good will toward mankind, that whole thing!

[Granted it's normally more 'goodwill toward monsters' for her, normally but... she's still getting used to it including normal(-ish) humans now too.]

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[topgun_textiles]

Hell yeah I'm down for a Christmas thing!

[A party is SO MUCH EASIER than this stupid letter he keeps failing to write.]

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[reassigned]

[Such beaming, because yaaaaaay.]

Kanji! Great, oh it'll be so much fun! Are you bringing Naoto?

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[wallcrawler]

Well, no reason to stop planning holiday parties now, right? Anything in particular you could use some help with?

[Just so long as he's not the one who ends up wearing the Santa suit]

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[reassigned]

Mostly decorating and getting food and drinks ready on time. I can totally handle most of the rest!

[Because party-planning is one of her favorite things.]

[little_girl_lost]

Sounds good to me. We're gonna have to throw our own holiday parties, so let's do it.

[reassigned]

Well, it's probably for the best, since I wouldn't want to bother the entire city with celebrating a holiday they might not have, you know? It would be awfully rude.

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[smallspot]

Hi, Lady Cupid!

[Diarmuid waves excitedly at her.]

I'm practicing my reading. Using the Network is a good way to do that, right?

[His eyes look at all that is going on around her before focusing on her face again.]

I still want to do my gathering for everyone who has left here, but I don't think that is the kind of party you want to have, is it? Can I help since you offered to help me?

[A curious look enters his eyes.]

Who is Secret Santa? Is he a god like you are?

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[reassigned]

Reading the network is certainly a good way to work on your reading, little knight. Although if you'd like, I could find us a few books to work with and help you?

[But his enthusiasm about helping is too precious, although she has to pause and correct-]

'Secret Santa' is the name of a thing people do- the person is called 'Santa Claus', and he's a very special someone that brings gifts to the good boys and girls of the world on Christmas Eve, even if he's not a god.

[someonetowatchoveryou]

[headtilt]

There is a ribbon caught in your hair.

[Because that's what's important, here, September.]

[His voice is quiet, almost gentle.]

[reassigned]

Oh! Thank you!

[She remembers him from when she arrived, she knows, and smiles brightly.]

But hello again! Are you doing well in the city?

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[ribbonbon]

Like, that totally sounds like a lot of fun...!

[After all, even after being here for as long as she has, she's not quite comfortable enough with anyone to just ask to spend the holidays with them. But a holiday party...That's a a great way to be around people!]

Um! If there's anything I can do to help out, let me know and I'll do the very best I can!

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[reassigned]

Oh, thank you! I always appreciate people being willing to help! I'll probably need more than a few hands setting up and getting things ready, if you don't mind?

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[hellfire_gouka]

I'm not sure if I could do much to help plan, but I'd love to come and be a part of the Secret Santa. [He loves buying things for people. Even strangers. Just let him get gifts for everyone.]

I have to wonder how they celebrate the new year... Even if they don't have anything like Christmas, most people celebrate that no matter where they're from, right?

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[reassigned]

Oh, helping isn't really a requirement, don't worry about it!

[She smiles, reassuring, and gives a little hum.]

Well, everyone does celebrate the new year, but in some places that comes a little later than others. China has that really great lunar new year they do, it's totally amazing if you ever get a chance to go.

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[wontdoanyless]

That's a swell idea, ma'am. It'd really be nice to create our own holiday cheer in this city. [And he can actually afford to buy people nice presents here. Well, nicer than normal at least. It's just a nice thought overall.] So I'd be happy to help out.

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[reassigned]

Ma'am? Oh sweetie no, just Cupid is fine, really!

[She beams though, because she hadn't been expecting so many people to be into the idea.]

But that's great- oh, if we can get a lot of people to participate, it'll be absolutely hexcellent!

[blazeoflife]

[He'd seen her in passing a few times; mainly when they'd first arrived, but then around the city too, but never got the chance to... well. Talk. Plus, y'know maybe he was an asshole for staring?]

D-damn, you're getting right into it, huh? But a christmas party sounds awesome!

[It would be a good way to meet other people, and get his senpai's out of their apartment, celebrate Christmas together... and distract him from the other things Japanese people associate with the borrowed holiday. Friends were all he needed right now, right?]

Would it be okay if I got a bunch of my friends to come? I think it'd help em out a lot. Plus one of my senpai's knows how to cook really well! He could probably help with that.

[Why, was Junpei volunteering Shinjiro-senpai without asking first? Maaaybeeee, but the guy needed to loosen up anyway!]

[reassigned]

Well, I have to do something to get people's spirits up, and the best way I know how is a good old-fashioned party!

[Not too old-fashioned though. The last thing she needs is her party going the way of a Bacchanal.

Gods.]

But yes, definitely! Bring as many people as you like! It's not much of a party if there are hardly any guests, right?

wow i'm late >.<

[callmewhateveryuwant]

That sounds like fun. If you need help with anything, I can offer a hand.

[Because he and a couple guys are pretty decent cooks. Like they don't kill anyone.]

nah totally fine!

[reassigned]

Well, the only things I'll really need help with are food and decorations. I can handle the planning and logistics of the whole thing, but executing by myself... well.

[She grins, a little sheepish.]

I can do a lot, but I'm not that good.

[humility]

[if Aqua seems distracted...]

A party sounds wonderful. I'd love to help if I can; I can make plenty of desserts.

[...it's because the party isn't really what she wants to talk about.]


You...design and make clothing?

[reassigned]

Desserts would be amazing, actually!

[But her smile turns a bit sheepish, and she shrugs.]

Well, I do sometimes, yeah. My clothes aren't always up everyone's alley, but it's the easiest way to make sure that what I wear really suits me, you know?

[substandard]

[yeesh. this girl looks like something that would hold as Umbridge's ideal for how a young lady ought to look. Draco feels that he might have to brush his teeth to save himself from any cavities just to look at her—she's made up to the nines for no real good reason—over all, she's pretty wild to look at, honestly—are those wings?, and she's all—cheery and festive. good lord.

Draco himself isn't someone who is a spoil sport when it comes to things like celebration—he enjoys parties. but not here. in this city, he finds the sentiment to be continually baffling, but he's been here long enough not to approach with indignant explosions regarding her behavior.]

You must be joking.

[well. that's. better than yelling, isn't it? Draco knows it's no joke, too&madsh;after all, so many people are eagerly eating up the idea. he just can't imagine what else to say]

[reassigned]

[Don't hate on the pink, Draco- it and she are both fab as hell.]

Joking? About what?

[She looks confused, her expression scrunching up slightly, head tilting.]

The party? Or something else?

[wurstisyettocome]

[Prussia had scrolled back through posts and found this. Okay he's always down for a party. Sure it had been posted a few days ago, but...]

Are you still planning a party?! Need any help! [here's a very excited sounding german guy]

[reassigned]

[Cupid doesn't even mind that he's a little late. The fact that he wants to help is more than enough.]

If you don't mind a little lifting and setting up, then I'd love the help!

[acro_bat_ic]

Like... mistletoe and everything? [He lifts an eyebrow. Maybe thinking of her girlfriend.]

[reassigned]

Well... I may reconsider the mistletoe. There will be kids around.