video: un; makes.it.count [locked from Snow White]

[nothinglikea]

[Rose looks perturbed, chewing on her lower lip]

I...realize that we all have our concerns right now, but I was--well, I was hoping for assistance?

Valentine's Day is quickly approaching and I want to do something really special for Snow now that we're together. Something beyond the usual flowers and chocolates and cards, although she'll get all three from me.

But of course this depends on whatever we're being put through this month. I'd still like to find some way to make it special. [and her expression turns stern] And if The Doorway chooses to do something truly awful to us, I'll never forgive them!

[and back to smiling!]

In any case, I appreciate your assistance and your ideas most of all. Thank you.

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[nothinglikea]

Yes. Yes, I should be sensible about this because, well. The Doorway was anything but kind this time last year. Who knows? We could be fighting for our lives?

[Trench is so often Trench, but it's still better than what she left behind]

Some, yes! A plethora, actually, though I like the thoughts of cooking something nice and stargazing.

[strongroots]

Was... that what you were doing last year?

[ He'll get back on the subject of Valentine's Day fun in a second, but Robby's actually curious about what happened before? ]

[nothinglikea]

Yes, to sum up. For one who is supposedly about all bonds, the Doorway seemed less than inclined to actually honor them.

[strongroots]

Okay...wow. [ Wow. ] More I hear about the pthumerians, the more I like them less and less. And they're popular, huh?

[ Wonder why? is the implication in Robby's tone. ]

[nothinglikea]

They're impossible to please, it seems. At least impossible without our suffering the brunt of their enjoyment. Except for Argonaut, he's...kind. Gentle. Easily hurt. I count myself lucky to have my Blessed Day in his oversight.

[strongroots]

What was his month like? [ Ah- ] Which is his?

[ What's going to be the hopefully chill month... ]

[nothinglikea]

Reflective. He gave us portals to speak to people from our past, people from home. And his month is April.

[Private]

In my case, I saw a lost love. Snow was with me at the time and I think he saw what I didn't at the time and he gave us his blessing.

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[strongroots]

[ Well, switching over to private from now on, 'cause screw other people!! ]

Right... I remember you telling me. [ It makes Robby wonder, but at a time like this, he leaves the thought he wants to ponder, smiles warmly. ]

At least there was a choice. Something like that sounds good for a lot of people.

[ A pause, and- ]

Tory likes you and Snow. If there's any food you can't get in town, she can make a lot appear with her powers. If you wanna make something fancy and can't get the meat. [ Or whatever. ]

I know some people who can help you learn the recipe too. Just lemme know? One would love to help.

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[nothinglikea]

Yes. Too many times, society or expectations try and take our choices away from us. I very nearly let them do it to me, but I was able to free myself in time. [with help. but she's still having a difficult time discussing Jack]

Really? I like her as well. And which powers does she have, if I may? I myself am a Paleblood.

I'd like to learn how to do it myself, if I can? I just...think it might be more special that way.

[strongroots]

Oh, sure. I mean, if you just wanna practice before the day to get the real dinner right. [ A grin! ]

And she's a darkblood. So it's something to do with reality warping? It's all magic to me. [ Hah. ]

[nothinglikea]

Yes, absolutely. I think we're doomed to have fish, but if I can get my hands on a salmon, that would be good. Tuna steaks are probably too much to ask for.

Really? That's quite unusual! I knew darkbloods could move things with their minds, but I hadn't realized that their skills were so expansive.

[strongroots]

Yeah, darkblood's got a lot it can do compared to the other bloods. What about yours? You got a hang of your paleblood?

[nothinglikea]

...not really. It seems terribly invasive to read another's thoughts. I know I wouldn't like it, so I try my best to avoid doing so with others.

[strongroots]

Oh--you can do more with them. With paleblood in general? I've been reading about it; but I don't know how to do anything with them. I was actually gonna ask you about it.

[ Said in a joking way since, well--that's not going to happen now, obviously. ]

[nothinglikea]

Yes, I think so? It's been strange because the idea of people with powers that our different blood types come with, well...it's not really popularized yet? If that makes sense? We don't have comic books or such, or if we do it's only various strips from the Sunday funnies stapled together. But our powers are very much like what will eventually become popular.

I'm sorry, I wish I could help! [said smiling, though with a note of apology in her voice]

[strongroots]

It's no problem. But if I find a paleblood who can help out, you want me to let you know? So you can do more outside of the mind-listening-talking stuff.

[ Just, first he has to find a paleblood.... ]

[nothinglikea]

Yes, of course! Any additional means of self-defense or the defense of Snow would be welcomed eagerly. I want to at least try to keep her safe, among all of the things which can go wrong.

[strongroots]

Sure, I'll ask around. Good luck with the big day. [ A grin! ]

[nothinglikea]

Thank you, I truly appreciate it! Fingers crossed!