[ Video Post ]

[of_frell]

[ After a slight delay, the feed for Ella's NV clicks on

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[text, private, untraceable, anonymous]

[ebony_mask]

Merry Christmas, Ella.

[Video on her end until said otherwise]

[of_frell]

[ Buh? Who ... ]

Um -- thank you. Sorry, but you obviously know who I am, but I ... don't know who you are. Have we met?

[anon, private, untraceable text forever]

[ebony_mask]

Oh, you're welcome.

I'm a friend and admirer. Did you name your bear yet?

[of_frell]

[ A pause, trying to figure out who among her friends this might be. ]

I see. Name him? No, not yet, actually. I'd rather not pick something obvious, like "Bearsy" or "Fluffums" or "Sir Cuddlebuns" or something.

[video]

[deceptive_lulz]

[Although she was still feeling pretty somber from the recent disappearance of her unitmate and friend, she opens her video post with an awkward sort of smile.]

Yeah, I got it. Heehee -- but you didn't need to get me anything, you know. Now I have to figure out what to get you...

[video]

[of_frell]

[ Aw, she gets to see the face this time. Ella smiles at the response, waving a hand dismissively. ]

I figured you could use the little guy, after what happened. [ Hugging teddy bears makes it all better. ] Oh! You don't have to get me anything!

[video]

[deceptive_lulz]

[Oh, even her forced smile falters at her remark. And she had done such a good job at not thinking about it until then too!]

Heheh...thanks.

But I should get something for you, shouldn't I? Isn't that how the holiday works?

[video]

[of_frell]

[ There was just no way to tiptoe around a subject like that. And Ella liked being direct - if gently so. Still she felt bad for reminding Sarina of the fact. ]

Well... it's not mandatory to get something for me out of obligation or anything. Not that I'm suggesting that's your reason. There isn't anything that I particularly want (that anyone could get her anyway)- but if you really want to get something for me, that's fine too.

[ Brightly. ] How'd you make out then? Other than my gift to you I mean.

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[limitedrun]

Start those lessons yet?

[audio]

[of_frell]

Not all of them. Still working on getting those weapons actually.

How is your Solstice?

[audio]

[limitedrun]

Now see, should've asked Father Christmas.

It's... a Solstice. Just another day.

[audio]

[of_frell]

[ A short chuckle. ] It didn't occur to me. Ah well, that just saves a wishing slot for next year. No big deal.

You're not crazy about the holidays huh?

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[likeshiscape]

[Poking around on the NV while he's on his way home] I dunno, with all the ducklings and puppies you usually see around here I think your bear has a run for its money.

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[of_frell]

[ She laughs aloud at that. ]

Oh come on, how can you even compare a living breathing animal to this little guy? [ Putting the bear in view of the NV again. ] That's like comparing a statue of fruit to an actual fruit.

Completely unfair.

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[likeshiscape]

[He grins, pleased at having made her laugh.] Hey, you didn't qualify. I mean, I wasn't aware there were rules for comparing cuteness.

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[of_frell]

Oh definitely. Let's run down the list shall we? And to help me demonstrate is Mr. Bear, whose name is absolutely temporary and far too formal for my liking.

Must have 2 cute button eyes as you can see here. So, Check. One button nose, Check. Fluffy fur? Check. Clothing -- well I don't honestly know why people put clothes on their animals anyway, but as you can see - Mr. Bear is as naked as the day he was ... Um. Made. Not..counting the fur.

Oh! And a happy face, which is always a must to providing the epitome of cuteness in any stuffed animal franchise.

[ ... she's just making it up as she goes. :D ]

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[quackery]

Merry Christmas, miss! He is cute.

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[of_frell]

Thank you! Did you have a nice S- Christmas?

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[quackery]

Yeah! It was really fun. Did you?

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[of_frell]

[ She spent it alone, but she wasn't going to say that to the girl. ]

Yeah, I did. I got a new journal from a friend of mine here.