[ VIDEO ] un: chocobro

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[ It's mid-morning when this video goes live, the camera auto-focusing on Prompto's face as he kneels "steathily" in what appears to be a hallway, his back pressed up against the wall even as he grins stupidly at the screen. Prompto isn't one to easily be found in a bad mood, but he appears to be exceptionally giddy today. The reason why? Well...

In a hushed, excited whisper: ]

Heeeeeeeey. Hey! Heyyyyy! Goodest of good mornings to ya! I've got, like, a crazy big announcement to make! Wait for iiiiiiiit, just - okay, okay -

[ He starts creeping down the hall in his crouched position, as if he's approaching wildlife that should be considered dangerous. And this is certainly dangerous. Prompto swivels the camera's view around to face forward as he tiptoes to just outside the doorway to Alisaie's study, where she's just visible through the ajar door, sitting at her desk, reading out of a book and drinking from a steaming mug. She seems to be unaware of his presence...for now. ]

See her? I know, right? An actual elven goddess, as clever as she is brave and loyal, a hero to the people and a scholar - also, a total hottie. Okay, but get this - I - me, Prompto Argentum - asked her to marry me - hah - and she totally said yes!

[ The last word is spoken with such a feverish high pitch that only dogs could probably hear it. He moves around the doorway just a biiit more so he can attempt to focus in on the engagement ring Alisaie is wearing, which really just makes the picture as fuzzy as hell because he's still in the hallway, but whatever, it's there on her hand and it looks great in person!! ]

Check it - booya! Look at that rock! Oh man, you guys, it was sooooo romantic, there were rose petals and fireworks and birds were singing - probably -

[ Prompto turns the camera back on himself as he just sort of...slouches back against the wall and laughs nonsensically with a hand against his face, which might seem a tad concerning for anyone who doesn't know him, but this is just his way. ]

Oh, man - I still can't believe it! I don't even know the first thing about planning a wedding... [ Even if his best friend was supposed to get married back home, it's not like Noct was at all involved with the planning of it, so Prompto has no example to follow there! He also stops remembering to whisper riiight about now. ] Like - we need a DJ, right? Pretty sure we need a DJ. Anyone out there a sick DJ? Am I gonna have to take my own photos? Plus, we're gonna need the best cake imaginable 'cause Miss Sweet Tooth in there -

[ Of course, this is when the door to the study swings open wide, with Alisaie appearing in it as grave as a ghost with a look that could kill, and Prompto's phone goes clattering to the floor, providing a unique perspective on what will likely be his brutal murder. ]

Oh, crrrr - hi, sweetheart! I was just...

[ As he grabs for his phone again, the feed cuts out, RIP. ]

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video | un: TeaOnRice

[gekkajuu]

CONGRATULATIONS!

I'm so happy for you both! Alisaie is lovely, and very -... [Hang on, what's a polite way of saying it?] ... spirited!

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[ Yes, spirited is certainly one way to put it...it's a wonder that Prompto has survived this long in a relationship with her, honestly. ]

Spirited! I'm gonna remember that one next time she gets, uh - well, spirited. [ A beat. ] Thanks, man. You a friend of hers?

[gekkajuu]

Yes! [Well, maybe calling her a friend is a little too familiar..?] That is: we met a long time ago, back when we first arrived... We haven't seen each other much since, especially since I think she moved to Wyver...

... Actually: is that where the wedding will be, too? [And then he realizes how presumptuous that question might seem.] N-Not that I expect to be invited! But if I wanted to send a gift, I'd have to be careful...

[Real question: are Wyver wedding dressed black? Clearly they can't be white...]

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[ Prompto waves a hand dismissively, chuckling amicably. ]

Hey, man, don't worry! You're totally invited. [ Prompto just decided. He's probably going to invited his dog groomer's mom's cousin's boyfriend, honestly. ]

We haven't actually gotten as far as, uh, figuring out where. Or when. Or...literally any of the details. Buuut I bet it won't be in either Olympia or Wyver.

[ Especially with how things have been lately... ]

[gekkajuu]

[Atsushi feels a little bad for kind of inviting himself... but what's done is done - and he does want to be there, if it's at all possible.]

That's probably best. I really hope all the anger between the cities will blow over soon.

[He doubts it. But he will still hope for it.]

You know, maybe it could be done at sea! That's neutral territory, isn't it?

[a.k.a. do you want pirates crashing your wedding? Sure you do.]

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[ I mean, who wouldn't want that? Prompto knows at least one pirate here, and she was pretty cool. He can work with this... ]

Marriage on the open sea! That's got a nice ring to it. Just gotta hope no one in the wedding party gets seasick...

[ Because pirates would be cool, but barfing at the wedding? Not so much. ]

[gekkajuu]

That's a good point... though at least that would save on the catering bill.

[Silver lining?! Ha...ha..... He's joking, really! Probably.]

The open sea just seems like the safest place to gather right now. That said, if all this talk of war blows over, everywhere will be fair game!

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[ That's one way to look at it... ]

I dunno if I'd bet on that. Everyone's pretty, uh, pissed off right now, aren't they?

[gekkajuu]

[Look... weddings are expensive...]

Yes, they are... At the same time, it's remembering events from the past that led to that, isn't it? What with Nithor and the dragon. Hopefully everyone can move on from that, the further we get from the day of remembrance.

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Think this is gonna be an annual thing? I'm gonna take a loooooong vacation in February next year if that's the case.

[ But hopefully that's all it is. A little patriotic fervor that'll die down in a few weeks. One can hope. Or maybe things will get way worse! You just never know!! ]

[gekkajuu]

[Like things could possibly get worse! ... Okay, maybe you have a point.]

That might not be a bad idea. Maybe we should turn it into an international refugee holiday.

[Just in case it wasn't yet obvious that Atsushi can't joke to save his life.]

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[ And Prompto can't tell if that is a joke, so he's going to take it 100% seriously. I mean, there's nothing wrong with more holidays! ]

Dude! I think you're onto somethin'! We can all get together and have a big party to celebrate how we're not celebrating the whole Nithor thing!

[ A holiday in honor of not celebrating another holiday!! Makes sense... ]

[gekkajuu]

[... Well, you know. Why not?! If this is going to be a thing, Atsushi can go along with it.

Maybe. A little. It would make him feel bad for Olympia, though...]

If nothing else, it might be safer than staying in the cities.

But then, there's no telling what things will be like, next year!

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Heh, guess not. Things might be totally copacetic next year. Nothin' but peace for miles and miles...

....ooooor maybe both cities will have been razed to the ground. Who knows!

[ He just had to add that last part in... ]

[gekkajuu]

Either way, it can't be worse than it is now?

[Attempted dark humor? Tempting fate? WHO KNOWS?!]

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[ por que no los dos? ]

Heh - suuuuure hope not! Better knock on some wood, just in case.

[gekkajuu]

... I think I will.

[Just in case. Right now. Knock-knock, there we go!]

At any rate: congratulations, again! Please keep me posted on the wedding plans, okay? I really would love to come, if it's at all possible.

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[ Bless him for actually doing it. He might have just saved them from being totally cursed! The people of Olympia and Wyver have a new hero. ]

Yeah, you bet! Anyone and everyone is welcome. [ If...he has his way, anyway. ] It's gonna be the party of the century — just you wait!

[gekkajuu]

[Now that would be a true knock-knock joke.]

I'm looking forward to it.