Fourteenth Flake [video]

[defyingfrigidity]

[It's been quite some time since Elsa made a video of her own, and back then, she wasn't really in a good state of mind. But today she seems relaxed, happy, and there's even a spark in her eye that isn't there often, with how composed she tries to keep herself.]

I happened to look at the date today, and I realized that it's now been over two years since I arrived in Johto. Time has passed so quickly! It's even more surprising, since my sister and I have been in the same city for so long now.

[Hm. Maybe she should talk to Anna about getting on the move soon...]

Ah, but that's not quite what I wanted to say to all of you. What I'd like to ask is this: is the day you arrived here a good memory for you? Do you celebrate it at all? If you do, how so?

On the opposite side of the coin... are there any of you that don't look fondly on your arrival? I know it can be incredibly traumatic, so I don't think there's anything wrong with that.

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[schachmeister]

... You've been here for more than two years?

[Armin needs to let that sink in a little. Two years. Not that Armin imagined it to be easy to get home, but the idea that it could take that long...]

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[defyingfrigidity]

Just a few days over two years, yes.

[It's unsure if it says a lot about her or the place itself that she doesn't seem all that bothered.]

It's strange to think about it like that. The time passed... it only feels about half of that.

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[schachmeister]

And in all that time, you never found any way to go back home?

[It is not that this place seems all that terrible. Honestly, it is a far more hopeful place than the one he hails from. But without Mikasa and Eren here...]

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[defyingfrigidity]

[Elsa shakes her head, her smile fading a bit.]

No, nothing. There are people who have been here for years longer than I have, and they haven't been able to understand how we're brought here, let alone how we might be able to leave.

People still leave, though. Whatever force that brings us here also sends some of us back every so often.

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[veggie_vamp]

Oh My Ghoul, my first day? It was, like, major confusing, but also lots of fun, cause I got to meet my adorable Pokemon, and make sooo many new friends!

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[defyingfrigidity]

That was the best part, wasn't it? The people that I met here... I can't imagine what my life would be without them, or my Pokemon companions. It's amazing that things can happen like that in just two years.

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[veggie_vamp]

And that's long for normies, right?

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[defyingfrigidity]

... "Normies"?

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[a_sin_for_him]

I wouldn't say I celebrate it, but I acknowledge it. It's...a day of importance.

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[defyingfrigidity]

... Is it because that's the day you were able to begin changing?

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[a_sin_for_him]

I suppose that's one way to put it, yes. It...marked the start of my third life.

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[defyingfrigidity]

Your... third life?

[Yeah, Elsa... can't hide her surprise at that.]

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[styxiedust]

Ah, well, I don't really have a place that I "belong" besides the Spirit World, so I wouldn't say I was panicked. The most startling realization was that I had become human and was unable to turn back. I had a friend here already so I think I got off easier than most who arrive.

I look at it as my "birthday" now, since I don't have one.

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[defyingfrigidity]

... THe way you say that makes it sound like you don't fully consider the Spirit World your home. Is there a reason why?

[Something like that sounds like it would be a sensitive subject, so despite the fact that they've been friends for some time now, Elsa sounds cautious as she asks.]

... That's a very nice way of looking at your arrival, though.

[styxiedust]

Well...because it's not, really. It's where I originated, it's where I work, but it's not exactly a home, is it? You've got Paradise or Hell, the dead, monsters, other spirits...not very homey.

[Despite that, Botan's tone about it is candid. She doesn't even sleep in the Spirit World, she just constantly works.]

I started feeling more at home with my human friends, as inappropriate as it is for me to hang around the living. And here, I feel at home here as well.

[defyingfrigidity]

You're the kind of person who believes "home" is with other people, not a place, aren't you?

[Perhaps it's inappropriate, for a queen to consider such things applying to herself. And there's no doubt that she loves Arendelle, with all her heart and soul. But here... it took some time to accept, but she's come to the conclusion that she doesn't mind being here. Because of her friends, and because Anna is here.]

... That's a little unfair, saying it's "inappropriate" that you wish to be friends with the living.

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[ruinimpendent]

[ Two years. If he had arrived two years ago...

...Well, he may have still came from two years of torture. His own feed is being held by his Spinda, so it can focus on him and his new baby shiny Trapinch. ]

Though I have only been in this land for months... the day I arrived was one which felt of freedom. Perhaps it is a date to celebrate in the future...

For the calendar of this world is not the same as mine.

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[defyingfrigidity]

[Elsa, having flourished as she did in her time in Johto, has become a curious young woman, so she can't help but ask...]

Freedom? From what, if I may ask?

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[ruinimpendent]

[ Alas, he doesn't feel as free to explain. But the basics... ]

Political imprisonment.

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[arcanaeum]

[ It's a nice way to be first introduced to someone, especially someone like Elsa. A few facts sink in as Minato watches the video: it's possible to be here over two years, sisters and family members can be here, and there's nothing stopping people from just...hanging out awhile.

All not so bad, save for the pressing requirements back home. At least his team was in good hands back home. In actual response, he gives a little shrug. ]

It was pretty good. But it was only a few days ago.

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[defyingfrigidity]

[Oh dear, this was a bit of awkward timing, wasn't it... she really should've thought about how early in the month it is before she said something... but he doesn't seem bothered, at least. That's good!]

Sounds like things went smoother for you than they did for many others. [She laughs, a bit sheepishly.] My first day was... quite a shocker.

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[arcanaeum]

Thankfully.

[ He doesn't seem worried either way, at least - just curious and conversational. The end of her statement prompts a curious look, fixing the angle of the camera. ]

What happened?

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[meowbel]

Whoa, has it really been two years for you? You know what this means, don't you?

[Wait for it....!!]

I think somebody needs to get a cake because Happy Pokemon Anniversary! ...Or something like that!

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[defyingfrigidity]

A cake? Well, cakes are for super special occasions...

[Nor that Elsa doesn't have a huge sweet tooth, but that's half the fun of a cake!]

A second anniversary, while special, isn't that level of special, I think.

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[meowbel]

Oohhh, I wouldn't say that! I think every anniversary is pretty special if you ask me! It's still impressive that you were here for this long and that is still something to celebrate about!

[That and Mabel may or may not want to plan a party]

I mean, the least you can do is get a cake!