Video 🔥❄️ A Special Announcement

[gruffier]

Type: Video
Sender ID: Clive Rosfield (gruffier) and Jill Warrick (tilfrosset)
To: Public to everyone!
Subject: The two lovebirds have something important they'd like to say.
Warnings: They're being disgusting. Seriously.

[The feed opens to a blurry image of poorly jostled movements. Sounds of rattling scraping against the speaker of the shellphone indicates an attempt to prop it against something solid. Finally, after a few more moments (got to get the angle just right!) the image clears, revealing not one- but two faces on the other side of the screen.

Clive and Jill, at your service!]

Good day, everyone. [Clive begins, his back straight and voice almost mirroring an authoritative tone. However, despite how rigid he looks, the man was smiling. His scarred face wrinkled with creases of a genuine gleam as he looks to Jill before finally returning to address the camera.] We thought it proper to give a formal announcement…

[ He’s not the only one who’s smiling. Jill is too, though much less rigid in her posture. Her shoulders are relaxed, looking as if someone has taken a large load off of them for one and together the pair make a picture of two giddy schoolkids up to no good. She reaches out for his hand, taking it into hers, and clasping it tightly before addressing the camera as well. The measure of support they give one another is obvious and what they have to say shouldn’t come as much of a surprise if given a little thought to how much they mean to each other.. ]

Not only proper, but more… efficient in this manner. Rather than leave it to the winds to carry the message, we want to tell all that we know at once.

[ She glances back over at Clive with expectant eyes, wondering if she should say it or if he should. But on second thought, she shakes her head and decides not to force the man of few words to come up with the entire message. ]

We would like to officially announce our betrothment.

[ Now that the main message is out there for all and sundry, she gives the floor back to Clive. ]

Yes. [Clive listens and nods along with a fondness on his face to that of a beggar receiving an abundance of gil. He holds Jill’s hand tightly in return, giving a look of a man clearly in love, before eventually offering the camera a half glance.]

Thank you for the kindness you have shown Jill and I. We pray that you will continue to support us as we take our next steps— [Annnd just like that his gaze leaves the camera completely and back onto Jill, dripping his head slightly.] —together.

Yes… Together.

[ Because that’s how they always do things, isn’t it? That much is certain with how she shifts to face him fully, to take in the man she loves with every bit of her soul. Apologies to anyone having to suffer through this. The shellphone and whoever is watching this broadcast no longer exist in her world; just the two of them remain at this moment. A moment more than well earned in two lives that were once full of nothing but strife and pain.]

Comments

1/? I am so sorry | video; un: paridisaea

[empyrean_mirror]

[Listen after all the shit Kaveh's inflicted on the network he has no right to complain.

He pauses to listen but he's clearly curled up in the sunlight in bed, which would be unusual for him but probably not notworthy because--]

2/??

[empyrean_mirror]

[!!!!]

2/???

[empyrean_mirror]

[Did they just say--]

3/???

[empyrean_mirror]

[The phone falls into the sheets. Please enjoy this shot of Shadowlily's confused face from below as she stares down at the camera, and there is scrambling sounds in the distance--]

HAITHAM!!! HaithamHaithamHaitham--check your shellphone!!!

[...and then Kaveh is too far away for anything but incomprehensible gay joy noises.]

4/5

[empyrean_mirror]

--Oh! Oh I forgot to--! Oh I need to think of something to send them, there's so many options, oh--

[The scrambling noises come back as Kaveh remembers he left his phone on. Enjoy this very flattering shot up Kaveh's nose as he rummages around to find where he dropped the thing.]

Where is--oh, thank you Lily. Wait, was it already recording...?

[Oh. Oh shit that's embarrassing.]

5/5 DONE

[empyrean_mirror]

[WAIT! NO! THAT DOESN'T MATTER THIS IS NOT ABOUT HIM!]

Ahem--Congratulations, to the both of you!

text, un: vulturvolans

[indispensable]

Congratulations.

[Just right to the point. Yeah. That's all you're getting from him.]

[gruffier]

[ HONESTLY Clive is grateful for the simple response. Makes things a lot easier on his end. ]

Thank you.

text | un: astudyinviolet

[astudyinviolet]

Congratulations.

[ Does he know these people? No. Is he going to say much more after this? No. ]

[tilfrosset]

[But he could get to know them! Something or the other about strangers just being friends you haven't met yet.]

You have our many thanks, kind stranger.

Text, UN: 🖕 nunya🖕

[telepathicignorance]

(Another wedding, huh? Seems like a lot of riftfarers are getting married.

They take a moment to be bitter about their girlfriend not being here at all. Not that they want to marry her, of course.)

Congrats.

(They don't know these people. They don't know if it's likely to be a happy union. But it'd be weird to say anything else.)

[gruffier]

[ Oh, don't worry. Clive will make certain that no matter what happens, it will be a happy marriage.

So while the message was short and sweet (just like Clive likes it!) he can be grateful for it all the same. ]

Thank you kindly. It means much to the both of us.

[VIDEO] UN:Hammertime

[forgeabettertomorrow]

[Darin might not know Jill, but he knows Clive at least a little bit. And he's Joshua's brother, besides! So cue Darin gripping his shellphone close to his face.]

'Betrothed?'

Wait, you're engaged?! You're getting married?! Holy crap! Congratulations! This is amazing news!!

[gruffier]

[ He's only slightly taken aback by Darin's excitement, but it was a bit contagious. So much so that Clive's smile widens a bit more. ]

I'm glad you think so, Darin. Thank you.

It has been too long in the making— longer than I wish it had been.

[tilfrosset]

[There are a lot of closeups of faces happening on the network today. At least this time, Jill doesn't have to be acquainted with Darin's nose too.]

Thank you very much. I know a few people may have wanted it to happen sooner as if they were involved, but we wanted our lives to settle down first before taking such a big step.

Text; un: Pers

[scooba]

Congratulations. Is there anything I can give to you as a gift for your wedding?

[tilfrosset]

Oh, no. There's no need. We won't be having a wedding anyways.

text; un: catsgothistongue

[catsgothistongue]

[How many people are going to get engaged here? Ranma's not gonna complain. Weddings mean free food after all... assuming he's allowed to come to this one.]

Congrats.

[Straightforward and worn out response to be sure, but what else could he say?]

[gruffier]

[ Regardless, with every comment Clive's heart grow a bit fonder. He is grateful for the connections made here, however big or small they were.

And wedding? What wedding? Clive is going to try to avoid a big get-together for as long as he is able— ]

I thank you, Ranma. We both do.

video; un: nutsornothing

[nutsornothing]

[Wait. WAIT. IS THIS REAL LIFE? Did Clive actually pop the question after Denji pestered him into oblivion!? He's the ultimate match maker now!! Grinning wide from ear to ear the feral teen raised his closed fists high in the sky with a triumphant cheer.]

YOOOOOOOOOOOO! Clive you actually did it!! Damn I am the best wing man or what!?

[tilfrosset]

[Denji, you're acting like you just won the lottery.]

Wing man?

text / un: heartleaf

[airdnd]

[ Oh! She's not had the honor of meeting both of the happy couple, and has only encountered Clive once besides, but how could she not send her well wishes after such a heartfelt display? ]

My heartfelt congratulations to the happy couple! I'm afraid I'm simply a bystander, but nevertheless, I hope that the warmth you share and that you've both shown us today will endure forevermore.

-Sumina Heartleaf.

[tilfrosset]

[They're meeting now! This is how friendships start!]

We thank you for your kind words and the blessing for our future. For what we may not know what is in store for us, such things are truly appreciated beyond mere words.

- Jill Warrick

[Well if she's going to sign her texts, Jill shall follow the polite fashion.]

video; un: midifications

[midifications]

[Once the announcement has been made, if they're in the Hideaway they'll probably hear her hootin' and hollerin' once they announce it formally, but they immediately get a video call from their Favourite Hideaway Princess. Immediate.]

It's about godsdamned time! You know how long I've been waitin' for you two to say you're gettin' married?! AGES!

[But after a beat, with a big smile:]

Can I be yer flower girl? That's a thing at weddings, right? I'll be on me best behaviour and wear a nice dress an' everything!

[And after a further beat:]

I'm glad, really. That you two are going to be with each other like that.

[tilfrosset]

Mid, I'm sure there were better things to do with your time than keep an eye on us?

[Seriously, Jill. Everybody was waiting the last few years for you two to finally get it together.]

Aren't you a bit older than the usual flower girl? [That's not a no, just a sidestep from the wedding ceremony conversation.] Besides, you'd need to make sure you're clean of ash and oil and that might be a lot to ask of you.

[Oh, now she's just sassing her if the smirk on her face says anything. But it only last so long before Jill turns bashful and dips her head down a bit.]

Me too.

un: garudas; private to both.

[garudas]

[While Benedikta is less inclined to use the network for anything, given that she is still trying to keep her identity a secret, and because it is a hassle to use, this does have her getting out her phone. And, with the help of Cid, she manages to make it a private video to them both.

Consider this a great honour that she deigns to grace you both with her presence over shellphone.]

I had heard the news, but I thought I should tell you both from my own lips: it certainly took you long enough, did it not?

[gruffier]

[ THE Warden of the Wind herself on the shellphone!? Now that's reason enough to feel honored. ]

I'll take that as a "congratulations".

video; id: ramuhs

[ramuhs]

[Cid's already spoken with Clive, but he's just going to be amused by all of this.]

I apologize that I haven't been able to come by and see you personally, Jill, but congratulations. I trust the boy has been helping take care of things?

[A teasing smirk at Clive.]

[tilfrosset]

Thank you, Cid. I appreciate it very much.

But I need to ask you: by what things do you mean?

[After all, there's been two people so far bringing up their intimate life, why not a third one?]

video;

[phoenixdominant]

[While Joshua was very much aware of the news already, it makes him happy all over again to see the two of them announce it officially over the network. What a charming thing to do and a happy thing to share. Joshua is a perfect picture of a glowing, happy little brother.]

Congratulations are in order once again! Although I'm sure both Torgal and I were the first ones to know.

[He chuckles softly.]

And from what I know of my brother and you, Jill... I do have to ask. Will there be a ceremony and reception? Or...?

[Joshua would at least love to involve a few old Rosarian traditions...]

[tilfrosset]

That is true. While Clive ran off to let you know, I was left the responsibility of telling Torgal.

[Who took the news as well as a frosthound could. He probably also though it was about time.]

We were thinking something small. Family-only. For you know your brother. Though...