49 - voice;

[stilldontgotit]

Filtered from Ino;

So... suppose you've been dating someone for, say, about a year. Your first anniversary's coming up, and you really want to blow them away.

[Heh, heh. It's something that's been on his mind for several days now. A whole year is a big deal for someone whose last romantic affairs ended in utter despair. Or heartbreak, at the very least.]

I've got a few ideas, but... well, I don't want to give her anything short of the best. I want it to be something she'll remember.

So, yeah, if anyone's got suggestions, I'm all ears.

[Whew. There. That wasn't so bad, right?]

Public;

And by the way, for any New Feathers out there... No, you're not dreaming. No, the Malnosso aren't the ones who brought you here. Yes, there are people with magic, talking ponies, dragons, and turtles, and the barrier's unbreakable.

Filtered to Ino;

...Also, can I talk to you for a second? There's something I want to show you.

[ooc: some replies may be slow while I double check a few things! if it looks like I've skipped your tag, don't worry; I'll get to 'em ASAP. :)]

Comments

[i_speak_softly]

Do you have to advertise?

[stilldontgotit]

...My bad. If it's any consolation, though, it was less about advertisement and more to clue people in so they know what to expect and don't give you guys a hard time later.

[i_speak_softly]

I usually try to defer the later until people have reached the point of not caring about giant turtles.

[But anyway.]

You're having an anniversary?

[stilldontgotit]

[Yeah, subject changes are good. He'll roll with that.]

Yeah, tomorrow's our first year. Kind of a huge step for the two of us.

[i_speak_softly]

Congratulations.

[He won't say anything further yet, but wait for Riku to clarify what kind of advice he wants.]

[stilldontgotit]

Hey, thanks. Just wish I knew what I should do for her. I've gotten tons of suggestions for gifts, but I feel like spending time with her is just as important.

[i_speak_softly]

[Ouch, Riku.]

Ah... yes. It is.

[stilldontgotit]

[Aw. He didn't mean to say anything harsh-- it's really just his own indecision, coupled with his inner sap.]

I guess it's just... making that time feel special. I don't want it to seem like just another day.

[i_speak_softly]

Isn't every day special, if you're with someone you care about?

[stilldontgotit]

Of course. I guess when I say special I just mean... memorable. More than any other day, since a year's such a long time, and we're both lucky we've come this far.

[i_speak_softly]

I can't tell you how to do that, but I'm sure you'll think of something that's right for you.

[stilldontgotit]

Yeah. I guess it's not something I really can ask others about. Everyone's got their own way of handling things.

[i_speak_softly]

I'd better let you go then, to find your way.

[Before you end up spending your anniversary with a giant turtle.]