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[gandere]

[ Been a while since Rin herself has made a call, but in all honesty why would she when she can just ask (read: bully) others into speaking for her. That way she doesn't have to deal with a bunch of no-names hassling her for the answers of every little question, but today? Today should be a day for the people of Haven to celebrate and if not, well she tried and therefore no one could say she didn't. ]

Hey, so you remember Jennifer's call about the date nearly a week ago? She said it was February 8th then so you know that today is February 14th, which you know is a holiday in some countries in the world a lot of us are somewhat familiar with. How it's celebrated really isn't all that important, but it's a holiday designated for love--[ The word is spoken in the only form a tsundere can say it in. ]--so I was honestly expecting this thing here to buzz with a billion love confessions.

[ But enough about her poor love life. ]

As a sign of gratitude for reminding you of the holiday, I'd like to hear your opinions on Miss Beth Yao. A number of you have met her and have been told things about her, haven't you? Consider me curious as to your opinions on her. [ A rare, once in a lifetime opportunity for Rin to give a damn about someone's opinion. Grasp it while you can. ] Surely you have to have something in mind after all we've gone through, right? Well, let's hear it. I don't really have all day to sit around waiting on this stupid phone to entertain me, so be prompt with your replies.

[ For those who do know her, a new scar can be seen creeping out from her turtleneck sweater along her neck. She's done her best to cover it up by wearing this outfit of choice, but maybe she underestimates the phone's camera or just doesn't seem to care about it. ]

Comments

[gandere]

People are often scared of the unknown. A number of people here will likely have the same reaction as Miss Beth, especially since in some worlds magic is uncommon.

[ Though she doesn't make any indication that she knows a thing about magic. ]

Have anyone special to share the day with or are you just going to treat a number of ladies to flowers?

[feyecandy]

Mm, I imagine so. But she seemed so, I don't know, she seemed to think I was some kind of a monster at first, and when I was kind and explained things she seemed... distraught.

[He shrugs lightly, still confused about that particular encounter.]

And... yes, I suppose I do. Though I'm not sure he'll appreciate the day properly at all, so maybe treating people to flowers or sweets is still a good idea.

[gandere]

[ Of course she was distraught. A man just created a flower out of nowhere and even with an explanation, she's sure it was nothing that could go over easy for someone with easy sensibilities like Beth. ]

He? [ Tilting her head. ] Oh, you have a boyfriend or is it someone from home?

[feyecandy]

[Yes, and to be fair Yuui did have a tendency to bewilder people even at the best of times, and the middle of a break-in surrounded by armed guards could not be described as the best of times even by a good-natured liar.]

Well, I suppose he's both, though I think "boyfriend" would make him very embarrassed. [He laughs and shrugs, his voice suitably lofty.] Not that his opinion on things usually matter.

[gandere]

You're very lucky, you know.

[ Though if this was any other day besides Valentine's, she might encourage him to keep it a secret. The last thing he wants is for someone to chase after them screaming about boy love and wanting to witness it up close.

They are so many deviants in Japan. ]

To have someone here, that is. A lot of others aren't so, but maybe they can use this day as a chance to further expand on their horizons.

[feyecandy]

[The dreadful thing is that Yuui would have no scruples about showing off, especially if it promised to make young girls giggle, and most particularily if it meant making his better half very flustered and angry, which it would.]

[As it is his face softens noticeably, and he nods.]

I know. I consider myself extremely lucky. I even consider myself very lucky to have come here at all, because the circumstances of this place has made it... ah, easier to come to this agreement. And there are other things about this place which for me have been very good.

[gandere]

You're actually fond of this world?

[ That's new. For a moment she wonders if he's in the same situation as herself, but instead of making assumptions, Rin forces herself to ask. ]

What makes this world good for you?

[feyecandy]

Well, ah... [He hesitates for a moment, hovering on the edge of a lie, or a way of evading the question, but then decides the better of it. He shrugs slowly.]

This place brings back people who are already dead. And for a little while, it brought back someone very important to me. It's hard not to be grateful for something like that.

[gandere]

A person who values the gift of resurrection. Is it because they died before coming here... ah, because I know that feeling as well.

[ Not that she's going to talk about herself. ] People here might be offended that you like that though so I'd be careful with who you share those intimate details with.

[feyecandy]

[That actually makes him laugh a bit, quiet and confused.]

I honestly would not care too much about something like that. I had not heard my brother's voice since I was... ah, around ten, and not touched him since I was maybe three or four. If someone would be offended that I personally consider this place a great gift to someone like me, they are free to do so.

[gandere]

You know how people tend to be. They only think of themselves and their own suffering. For you it might be something great, but for another person who has yet to cope with their own loss to see them once again.

Well, it can be pretty complicated.

[feyecandy]

I know what you mean. And I do understand, I- Well, I hadn't dealt very well with my loss either, I suppose. [He smiles softly.] I can see how someone might feel very differently about it, but I would hope that no one would take offense at a differing opinion.

[gandere]

People are willing to take offense at anything. [ She states a well known truth. ]

It's inevitable, but that's what happens when we're all given free minds to think what we will.