seventh ✭ VIDEO

[circuses]

[ Regina is pretty quiet when she first makes her broadcast. Her high-pitched voice is hoarser than usual, and in her hands she clutches some crumpled papers. ]

She was gonna make me a dress...

[ A pathetic sniffle. Aside from being upset, Regina also seems to have caught a cold due to the terrible weather. She presents the sketches to the camera for all to see: they show the rough design for a flashy circus costume. ]

These belonged to Sora Naegino! She left them to me because she's gone home. Lots of people are leaving or confused or sad right now, and that's no good. Don't you agree with me? Huh? [ She giggles, although it's a more melancholy, restrained giggle than normal. ]

Though there's a bunch of new guys coming in, so! Hi everyone! [ She smiles sweetly, but then breaks out into a coughing fit. Thankfully, she recovers like a pro. ] Oops, I don't want to make you get sick already! If you need help or a new friend though, just call me.

[ She dials down her cloying cutesyness for the next part. ] I hope Miss Freya is okay. You know, I always liked her. But does this mean that we're going to have to go fight again? I knew we would eventually, but I didn't think it'd be so soon...

[ This is interrupted by the most adorable/ridiculous/adoradiculous sneeze ever: ]

Pah...pah-CHOOey! [ And the feed is turned off. ]

Comments

[video]

[whatagoodgirl]

Oh... [She looks absolutely crushed.] I could make that for you, but I don't have a sewing machine anymore, and I don't know if I could afford the fabric... I'm sorry.

Don't throw the pattern away though, okay? If I can find a way, I'll definitely do it.

And do you have anything for that cold? Any medicine or tea?

[video]

[circuses]

I won't! I'll keep it forever! [ She clutches the papers tighter, holding them close. She seems even more upset now, because she can tell that this girl is also sad. ]

Umm, no, I was hoping it would kinda just go away...

[video]

[whatagoodgirl]

What's the costume for? [Maybe that will cheer her up a bit? Nakama has no idea that her own sadness at being unable to help is making things worse.

She shakes her head, looking very serious.] It will go away, but you can do things to make yourself feel better in the meantime. I can't bring any medicine, but I could come over and make you soup or tea if you want? Where do you live?

[video]

[kusuriuriyaaa]

[wow this woman is blonde. it's like looking into the face of the sun. it reminds him of somebody he met a long time ago.

he nibbles vaguely on a nail as he toys with things, unclear on how to tell when things are broadcasting quite yet.]

.... Nnnn. [fiddle fiddle.] A... dress. Western? Or... not?

[video]

[circuses]

It's a circus costume! [ Wiping her eyes, she brightens up as she describes the dress. ] It's got lots of spangles, and sparkles, and it shimmers in the spotlights! That kind of dress.

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[kusuriuriyaaa]

My..... My. That sounds........ [he's honestly not quite sure. It sounds very different than anything he's used to for clothing, at least.]

Loud. [that's not a bad thing in of itself, right?]

[seventeenpills]

I know Sora left. She was probably going to make it where we work - Ayame. The Boutique I was helping her run. If you still want it, I can see if maybe the seamstresses we have left could put it together for you? I think Sora would have wanted it that way.

[circuses]

So that's where she worked, huh? If you've got time in your busy schedule, mister. [ She gives him one of her cutest looks. (Yes, she has many.) ]

[seventeenpills]

[That was definitely a cute look. If this was who he thought it was, no wonder Hideki was so taken by her.]

I have time. I wouldn't be the one sewing it, after all. It would be the seamstresses, but I can help them find the right fabrics and everything like that.

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[trouser_chimp]

Sora-san...

[Sniffle.]

W-we will still make the dress in her honor!

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[circuses]

Really? Oh, thank you!! I think that would've made her happy. [ Her smile wobbles a bit. ]

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[trouser_chimp]

Absolutely! It's what she would have wanted, and we will not let down someone she surely must have treasured so deeply!

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[redpaintednails]

Naegino-san is gone...? I'm so sorry, Regina-san [She had only spoken to the girl once, but she seemed to be a sweetheart.]

And I can help you with the dress if you need it. I'm fairly good at sewing, and you need to rest too!

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[circuses]

It's okay! I'll be fine. [ She grins. Actually, it's partly true that she's gotten used to people she knows leaving her. It's become a regular occurence in her life. ]

If you're okay with that, hehe. Besides, I don't know how to sew anyways.

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[redpaintednails]

I certainly hope you will be. Though you shouldn't be up if you're sick! I sound obvious, but considering what happened some months ago we can't just handwave such things.

And of course I am! If I wasn't, I wouldn't offer to help you. I need some practice too, haven't done that in a while.

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[verybigpheasants]

That is a known problem with the fighting lifestyle. Can't tell for sure when the next one might just turn up.

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[circuses]

I'm not so good a fighter. I don't know much about it! But you do, sir?

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[verybigpheasants]

I've been in my share. If you're worried about it, I'm sure there'll be plenty that needs doing without swinging a weapon. Usually is.

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[yoghurts]

She's gone?

[ satoshi hadn't known her that well, but they'd at least met... and she'd seemed nice. ]

Um... I guess it's not good, but it only makes sense to be sad at a time like this.

[ a pause. ]

Oh... and bless you.

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[circuses]

Right. Everyone leaves eventually. [ She smiling expression remains fixed in place, but it's...hollow. ] Don't worry! I know they're happy at home!

...? [ She blinks confusedly before catching on. ] Oh yeah! Thanks!

Ah-ah-ah-AHCHOOOOEY! [ THAT'S SET HER OFF AGAIN ]

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[yoghurts]

Uh... yeah. [ that first bit was a little depressing, but... ] As long as they're happy, that's what matters.

[ a pause. ]

Bless you again. [ a smile. ] Do you have a cold? You should take some medicine.

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[survived]

I'm sorry to hear that your friend left. [....] It isn't a very good way of making it up to you, but I could try to treat your cold if you visit the hospital.

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[circuses]

Hospital... [ For many reasons, she hasn't a very 'relaxed' view of hospitals. Since she's mostly kept out of harm's way, she hasn't had to have much medical treatment in Asgard, except for the sickness outbreak a few months back. But she's mainly hesitant because it reminds her of back home - her friend who is confined there, unconscious, unresponsive, and all because of her. ]

Nothing bad will happen there, will it?

[Voice]

[needsmoregreen]

Ah...is she one of the people who was helping Ritsu out with the store?

Also, are you okay? Because you need rest right now if you're sick!

[Voice]

[circuses]

I think so. Looks like she had a lot of friends!

Yeah, but rest means missing out on a lot, doesn't it? [ She sounds like she's starting to sneeze, but stops at the last second. ]