7 • Wedding Ring • [Video/Action]

[wildkotetsu]

Valentine's Day already, huh? I remember thinking it was a pretty gross holiday, when I was a little kid. I just liked getting candy from the teachers, most of the time, so I guess I couldn't complain too much.

[He's cautious when he says it, but he sounds pretty okay with things; in fact, he's thinking fondly--it's probably obvious by the look on his face; this day hasn't held much meaning to him personally for the last few years. The first few after Tomoe died were... depressing, yeah, but the ones after were simply normal days. Go to work, do his job, go home, sleep, and the day was done. Still, it didn't mean he wasn't susceptible to memories.

He recalls on occasion how hard he tried to be impressive on Valentine's Day for her, but... they never really worked out more than once or twice. Still. He holds those days very close to him.]

I guess it's not as much fun when your other half is back home, huh? Maybe people can make them some cards and keep 'em put away, on the off chance you'll get to give it to 'em someday. Aa, and anyone who's got their significant other here, give them something nice to remember for today, huh?

...



[Aaaand finally a sour face. He just realized something. I know, I know, it's impressive.]

The malnosso... I'm guessing they won't like Valentine's Day either.

N-naa... Maybe everyone should enjoy their romantic evenings in bunkers?

[But more importantly, stuff to do today! He goes over to Barnaby's to visit--for some reason, he's got this weird urge to cook him breakfast. Probably because he owes him one. After this ordeal (which will probably be super weird and confusing for this poor oyaji bastard), he's going to go to the grocery store to buy some veggies or whatever. 

But he sort of ends up... like... staring down the chocolates aisle with a zombie face. ~_~]

((ooc: backdated a bit to valentine's day morning :|b))

Comments

[concasse]

[Fufufu, guess who else is by the chocolate aisle? 8D Looking far more at ease than his voice!bro]

[wildkotetsu]

[Staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaring at this chocolate.

This is some really nice chocolate.

Have you seen the chocolate around here?

...

...

Nope that's all I got. Just this face. Right here. Maybe he just looks like Forever Alone Guy over here, but he doesn't seem to pay it any mind.]

[concasse]

[Like Sanji can ignore Kotetsu for long. Honestly, when he finally notices the man, he's unsure if he should approach or not. The guy must be engrossed in his V-Day shopping and all.

... Not that this has ever stopped him before]

Oi. Shithead. [Wave wave] You sure you're in the right aisle?

[wildkotetsu]

Eh? Uh-- [Oh. Right. He looks from the Valentine's stuff to the chef, finally grounded in reality for a sec to realize he probably looked weird. Also you're back to normal. But that's not important yet.] Nothin', nothin'! I guess I was thinking of getting some chocolate, or something.

Isn't this day the best day to find good chocolate?

[mindgooshed]

[ oh man.

someone is knocking on his door jksdasa he really hopes it's kotetsu. he's not sure why, because really, it's way too early in the morning for dealing with kotetsu, but. who else would it be, anyway, calling so early?

oh jeez okay wow, time to relax, brooks. he's just over tired, that's all, and it's making him act like an idiot. so barnaby takes a deep breath to compose himself before opening the door. ]

.. Ah. Kotetsu..

[ ]

[wildkotetsu]

[...

Barnaby's eyelashes are so pretty. Well, yeah, he uses a lot of cosmetic stuff and keeps himself all fresh and soft, right? He looks to the side, scratching his forehead. Weird... He feels kind of hot, like he's embarrassed.

And then he realizes--!!




Must be a weird spot in the hallway where it's making him all hot and stuff. He should get a fan or somethin'.]

Hey! I learned a new recipe thing for breakfast! You think you'd mind... trying it out?

[mindgooshed]

[ and he's looking extra fresh and soft today, because for some reason barnaby felt compelled to move his sunday home spa procedure to today. he has to look his best. because.

just because. ]

Oh .. ah, sure, I'd like that.

[ignitethesky]

You'll have to forgive my ignorance, but... what, exactly, is Valentine's Day?

[And is this a holiday that he should mourn Amestris's lack of or be grateful he's never heard of it? Somebody needs to start paying more attention to things like this since for all he knows, the strangeness outside could well be normal.]

[wildkotetsu]

... Aa. Right. Some people are from really different places.

It's like... the day of love? Or something like that. Couples mainly celebrate it together, but I guess it can be a family and friends thing, too...

[ignitethesky]

[A holiday for... love? Why is this not an Amestrian holiday!? AMESTRIS NEEDS THIS!]

Something like that actually exists?

[video]

[tolivefortoday]

Gross? Why would you think a holiday was gross?

[Valentine's Day is a mystery, though Yun suspects it involves chocolate.]

[video]

[wildkotetsu]

Oh, well, it's a sorta' romantic holiday! I guess when I was little I was kinda' too immature to really get how nice it was, having a day for couples and love and all that.

[video]

[tolivefortoday]

It's a day for couples? Oh! So that's what's wrong with the town!

[video]

[humility]

I hope...you'll be reunited with your loved one soon.

[video]

[wildkotetsu]

[Poor Aqua, she has no idea that's actually super morbid for Kotetsu to consider.

But she's trying to be nice, at least. :|;;]

Y-yeah! Thanks. Don't worry about me, though; I've seen a ton of Valentine's Days, so it's not as big a day for me as it probably is for all the younger people around here. You got a valentine yet, for the holidays?

I'M SORRY TIGER ILU ;∆;

[humility]

M-me? [GAAAAAH] No no no, not at all! It's not a holiday we even have where I'm from, and I--

[reddddddddd]

No, I don't have one.

[doubleppk]

Gross? How old are you talking about when you say little?

[wildkotetsu]

Elementary school? [He laughs.] Girls were gross to me and my friends back then. I never saw the fun in Valentine's Day, 'cause of that. But I guess I grew out of it.

[Granted he was busy focusing on NEXT powers when he hit ten, but still.]

[doubleppk]

Hah, well all right. That's kind of cute I guess.

[gardeningaia]

Don't even say it! I don't want them ruining such a nice holiday. Let's just enjoy the day.

[wildkotetsu]

Aa! You're right; I shouldn't go jinxing things, huh? My bad...

And after all, they didn't mess Christmas up too bad, right?

[gardeningaia]

No, Christmas was pretty nice. I got to be part of the Secret Santa gift-giving again.

late late late sooooooooo late

[i_am_not_cute]

[Hey, Pao-Lin's in the chocolates aisle too! She's restocking on her candy stash.]

Hi, Mr. Tiger! Happy Valentine's Day!

DOESN'T MATTER MAN

[wildkotetsu]

[AAAAAH he snaps out of it and looks at Pao-lin like a deer in the headlights.

Ffff.]

Dragon Kid! Ah--thanks...!

[cough]

Getting some valentines for your friends?

[i_am_not_cute]

N-nah, I was just going to get more chocolate. [She looks over the rows of Valentine's Day stuff thoughtfully.] Do you think I should...? [She associates the holiday with romantic love, not friendshippy stuff.]