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[ Last "Halloween", it was treats, this "Valentine's Day", it's flowers. Specifically, roses. France is beaming as he aims the bracelet's camera at baskets among baskets of red roses in full bloom. ]

Mes amis, perhaps you would like a rose or two, or three, to give to people you love this Valentine's Day, oui?

Or maybe even a full bouquet?

The rose is one of France's very favorite flowers, I assure you, so everyone will be bound to love them as much as I do!

And you surely would love a magnificent Valentine's Day, oui?

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Can you tell me more about Valentine's day?

It is one of the best holidays, focused on love, mon ami!

Lots of confessions are made on this day, oui?

And then sometimes dates on that day lead to more....

Sometimes romantic things can happen even if you didn't have a date!

[ He would know, by now he's experienced too many valentine's days to count them all. Including his experiences. ]

So it's about romance. I see. [ it doesn't particularly interest him ]

[ he's quickly picking up on that -- ]

You don't seem very interested....

You've never had any sort of romantic feelings?

I don't think I'm capable of feeling them.

[ pouting a bit, hearing that. Should he have expected that from one of Japan's citizens? ]

Mon ami, it is not bad if you do not feel them -- But do not shut out your feelings in general, oui?

[ shaking a finger -- ]

That is not good at all!

[ He has feelings regarding love and... feelings in general, don't mind him? ]

I don't shut my feelings out. i do feel love. So much.

But I can't specify it. I can't limit it, call it friendship or romance. It's just love.

[ ...well -- he can understand and appreciate that sentiment? ]

So you do love, you simply do not wish to label it?

That is fine, too! Love is love, non?

Just when it comes to Valentine's Day -- it doesn't always have to be about romantic love -- that is just one of the many popular views of it! You can also use the day as an excuse to show your general love and appreciation towards family and friends, of course!

Just do try to be careful, oui? Flower language can make things tricky, as can customs regarding giving chocolate! -- if you give someone you only want to be friends with a red rose, or if you give a lady chocolate, they might assume things.

[ now he's just kind of rambling away his knowledge? ]

Rather than not wishing, I simply can't. I don't understand the way you do and I can't comprehend why you do it. However, I think that if you do, there is a reason for it and it makes you happy; therefor you should feel different kinds of love as you wish.

[ kaworu nods ] Can you give flowers or chocolate to people you call family?

[ this one is tricky himself! But the more he explains, the more France understands. He is the country of love, after all! ]

That is an interesting way of putting it, but I can't say I don't understand what you mean! You are who you are, as well, non?

But of course, oui, you can give them to people you consider family!

-- If you were interested in any of these roses, I could even give you a discount!

[ hopeful?? ]

[Francis what ru doin]

Where'd you get those?

[Ichigo plz there are florists in the city]

From the florists!

[ but wait -- ]

Where did you think they came from?

[ eyebrow waggles just to mess with him ]

Ah, you are selling them. [ he smiles a little ] I'm sorry, but I don't have much money.

What is exactly Valentine's Day? Why do you give people flowers on it?

[ ohh, a new face! -- an... interesting face.... is it a costume... ]

Err -- it is a holiday celebrating love that takes place on the 14th of February, ma chère! Well, it is celebrated in many countries of Earth, oui? Especially my own!

People often give flowers, like these roses here, as gifts, or more particularly as confessions of love!

A red rose given to the one you admire is basically seen as a full out romantic confession!

[ grinning now -- ]

So, are you interested in one...?

[ oh, well -- ]

You don't have any at all to spare for one?

[ frowning.... ]

I suppose I could lower the price even more than I initially intended to, if just for a first time customer...!

Edited 2013-02-13 11:01 (UTC)

Celebrating Valentine's Day, France? How do you suppose to get around the lack of any February 14th in Asgard, old chap? Designating a new day in its stead?

[ ~~oh, you must be British.~~ ]

Is it not somewhat around that time of year regardless?

[ he's at least accepted that he's probably lost track of the "date" overall ]

Just because we were brought here, it doesn't mean we forget the holidays from our worlds!

We do seem to be on the tail-end of the winter season, I agree.

I'm not suggesting we do forget them, old boy. I'm certainly not adverse to raising a glass in memory of loved ones, present or far away.

[ ...okay, he can admire that response. It matches his own view, of course. ]

...So in that case, you agree with the idea, non?

You can always buy a rose if so, you know...!

[ pauses -- ]

Even if you're not French!

Indeed. Though not to the extent of buying one of your flowers, despite the generousity of your offer. [Really, France.] Unfortunately, the only woman to whom I'd like to send flowers is not within this city.

[ oh, he knows that feeling, being the only nation currently remaining here lately. ]

...But going by your previous logic, couldn't you buy one for yourself as a reminder of her? -- I could even give you a discount!

Well, I surely know how you must feel either way, monsieur. It is difficult being far away from your loved ones, oui... especially around the times of holidays such as this one.

All, right then. You've convinced me. A bouquet of your best.

I suppose a nation as old as yourself must have a host of loved ones.

R-Really--?

[ he's actually surprised his offer was accepted! But he'll beam now. ]

But most definitely then, oui! You can drop by the Freya house whenever you'd like to pick them up, Monsieur! I'll more than likely be here!

And but of course, I've had countless lovers over the centuries! And many general loved ones too, oui. Including many of which are no longer about the living...

[ giving a slightly more bittersweet smile, now -- ]

There's certain ones that tend to stick in your mind, too.

Edited 2013-02-16 08:19 (UTC)

I shall be over within the hour.

[Watson's smile turns bittersweet as he nods in understanding. He may not be many centuries old, but what soldier does not know loss?]

Indeed. Still, while our friends and family may not be with us in person, we can certainly keep them in our thoughts and hearts.

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