video, un: Yousoro★

[ayes]

[When the video turns on, You is standing next to a wooden box, about the size of a large microwave oven, her hand resting on its top. She seems to be in the marketplace of Olympia.

She waves at the camera.] Hi~!

So, this place has months that are pretty much just like the ones on Earth, right? Which means that we're coming up on a very special holiday: Valentine's Day! Seriously, it's right around the corner!

If you don't have it where you're from, Valentine's Day is a holiday all about love, and romance, and celebrating the people you love! [There's the slightest of pauses. She frowns a little bit.] Actually, to tell the truth, it's a little bit different in Japan, but-- but that's not important right now! The important thing is, it's almost here!

And I know that since we're all still uprooted from home, it's probably really lonely to spend Valentine's Day by yourself. Sooooo... I'm gonna find everyone a match! [She beams at the camera, using her thumbs and fingers to form a heart-shape in front of her chest. It's honestly kinda precious.

She breaks the heart shape to tap the top of the wooden box.] Seriously, I'm gonna do it! I've got a box set up in Olympia, and one set up in Wyver, and you can fill out the form and put it in the box, and I'll go full-speed-ahead at finding you a perfect match! And, we'll all have a big dinner party with your new date!

[Another pause. Her expression turns sheepish.] Actually, if anyone wanted to help chip in money for that... renting the place is gonna be really expensive...

--but yeah, you should sign up! It's going to be great!

((ooc information and signups can be found here!))

Comments

[seagoing]

At least money is universal. I think they'll manage just fine as long as the price is right. [She laughs.] You better. You know I've no problem to step in for any issues if you need me.

[The topic is one she hardly ever gives thought to, but her experience in basically having...no preference at all gives her some ground to stand on just talking about it.]

Exactly! And there's something to admire and appreciate about all of them. I couldn't possibly hold myself from the possibility just because they're the same as me or not.

I highly doubt you need bother to rush with that, you're still young after all. Just go with what feels right to you and pay no mind to the details. Who knows? [She grins.] Maybe you'll find a sweetheart of your own during it too, or at least a crush to fancy over.

[ayes]

Oh jeez, I don't even know if I want to think about that! [She says with a nervous half-laugh.] Like... ...okay, back home I went to a girl's school, right? So I really only ever knew other girls, I didn't know a lot of guys. But guys and girls are supposed to be together most of the time, so I guess I never, uh, really thought twice about... [She trails off, having kind of lost her point.] --anyway, I'm not rushing or anything like that! I've only ever kissed someone once, you know?

[seagoing]

Makes sense. I hadn't thought about women either myself until I was able to set out on my own. You only need just the right one that's just your type to cross you path, and I think by then it becomes more than obvious if that's what you're into. Try not to think on it too much, just let what happens happen.

[She doesn't suggest her method of figuring out what works because it's absolutely not meant for virgin ears. And, speaking of-]

Only the once? No wonder you get so flustered so easily over anything even slightly suggestive. [She laughs, but the smile she gives You is a fond one instead of mocking.] It's cute I promise! I actually almost envy you a little, you only experience that sort of outlook to romance and intimacy only once in a lifetime. Savor it while you have it, rushing will only make you lose that too soon. Not to mention you're young, so just have fun with figuring it out.

[ayes]

[It is not remotely a judgmental or teasing look that she catches from Isabela, but it still makes You feel... young. And a little naive. This lady is so worldly and experienced, and she's... not.

Is that what you get from sailing the world?] Yeah, it was just the one time. And we were, uh, kinda... drunk? Like, not drunk drunk, but we both had this weird stuff to drink and-- [She coughs. It's embarrassing.] --but he's a really great guy so it wasn't weird or anything!

[Maybe a little.]

But like you said, I'm still kinda young, so...

...plenty of time to work it out for myself, right?