VII // VOICE

[tiersdes]

[Silence at first.  But it's not quite silence, per se---there's the obvious sounds of a crowd, and particularly large one, at that.   People talking, glasses tinkling, music; it creates quite a din.  Then a more familiar voice arises, in the form of Seth giggling in response to a male voice saying (in an attempt at sounding suave), "you know, Miss

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[heavenly_earth]

More holidays, it's getting rather tiring having them all the time. This along with the New Year I may have reason to celebrate however...

[tiersdes]

I know, right? So much to participate in, so little time!

[She giggles. Ooh, it seems like she may have landed onto something.]

...Ah! So is Valentine's Day special for you, then?

[heavenly_earth]

Too much activity, I don't tend to enjoy crowds for extended periods of time and the marketing is a bit too much.

[But gosh how to even begin to explain..]

Not... particularly, but I think if it's relevant then the tradition of the holiday should be upheld in some fashion.

[tiersdes]

Well, I think that's the case with every holiday, isn't it? But then again, anyone who's anyone would appreciate getting a box of nice chocolate from someone they like!

[And she continues laughing. Ironic, because she's not one for romance.]

Is that so? What are your plans, then?

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[dacnomanic]

What'sh Valentine'sh day?

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[tiersdes]

[When Seth is shown, she's wearing a silky, slightly slinky green ensemble and is made up some. In the background, a couple of younger guys start murmuring among themselves. She grins at Idui.]

Oh! Valentine's Day is a holiday where you celebrate romance! So if you have a boyfriend or a girlfriend or someone you really like, the idea is to spend a special evening with them!

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[dacnomanic]

Oh. [ pause. makes a bit of a face. ] Boyfriend or girlfriend...

[ and then peers closer into the video. ] Doesh Sheth have a boyfriend or girlfriend?

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[tiersdes]

[There's a pause on Seth's end. She's actually blinking for a moment, before laughing and shaking her head, smiling sheepishly.]

No, I don't. But I'm alright with that---I've made a lot of new friends here, and they're perfectly enough for me!

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[madeinoblivion]

Shenanigans? Nah, that's Halloween. Valentines is for letting people know you like them.

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[tiersdes]

Shenanigans aren't just limited to Halloween, Joe! There's lots of mischief you can cause during Valentine's Day!

[Like flirt a lot, which she plans on doing just out of sheer amusement. She pauses to laugh a bit as the man and woman from before are heard continuing to argue in the background.]

Got someone in mind, then?

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[madeinoblivion]

Well sure- if you're a heartbreaker.

....Maybe?

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[tiersdes]

I assure you I'm not, Joe---I'm just a pretty girl, out to have a good time!

[And with that, she giggles a bit flirtatiously just for theatrical effect.]

Who's the lucky lady, then?

[peoplesprincess]

What is it.

[tiersdes]

[There's a pause as Seth blinks. Someone doesn't sound very happy...]

Hm? Is there something wrong?

[peoplesprincess]

I don't know what that day is.

[tiersdes]

Oh! Well, it falls on the 14th---next week. Basically, what the idea of it is is that you have to share the day with someone you like, maybe exchange gifts, maybe go out on a romantic evening...

[She sighs in a perfectly theatrically girlish manner.]

...It's quite nice, really. Not for everyone, obviously, but still.

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[primseed]

Heard about it. Really not looking forward to it.

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[tiersdes]

[He'll be getting a particularly mischievous snicker, now.]

...Huh, is that so? Having girl trouble already?

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[primseed]

That's- no. The whole thing just seems really ridiculous.

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[tiersdes]

Why do you find it ridiculous, then? It's not as if you have to partake in all of the romantic parts of the holiday.