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.]

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[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.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

[What's not to be excited about!]

Seriously, Clive! I had no idea you had a significant other! When were you planning on introducing us??

[gruffier]

[ Oh.

Well.

Now he looks a bit bashful, apologetic almost. ]

Apologies I was not able to do so sooner. Jill and I have known each other since we were children, and as fates would have it reunited us on this same star.

[ Which he is eternally grateful for. ]

I would be happy to introduce you both whenever you have a moment of leisure.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

I'm just bustin' your chops, Clive! But I'd be happy to meet her nonetheless! Hell, I feel like I've met a bunch of people from your world already!

And hey, if you're in the need of rings or some other form of item with which to exchange vows, I happen to know an extremely talented Master Blacksmith.

1/2

[gruffier]

Busting my... chops?

[ What even is that lingo Darin YOU ARE SPEAKING TO A MAN FROM THE 800s ]

[gruffier]

[ Yet regardless of his confusion, his face does soften a bit at the mention of rings. ]

Do you, now? There's only one blacksmith I would ever feel confident near the forge. Striking blue hair like yourself, in fact.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

[DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT CLIVE NOT ALL OF US FANTASY CHARACTERS NEED TO SPEAK LIKE SHAKESPEARE]

You know, I think we might be thinking of the same guy. Blue hair, kind of on the loud side. Incredible eye for detail.

You know, I bet if you went to him and told him the good news, he'd be more than happy to make you something. Hell, I doubt he'd even charge you!

[gruffier]

All those things and more, I'm told.

But I could never ask for his services to be unpaid. He puts far too much talent into his work... Work that I would be most honored to obtain.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

I'm pretty sure he'd argue that an occasion like this warrants a gift.

[gruffier]

Knowing that I am able to be at Jill's side for the rest of our lives is the only gift I could ask for. [ Oh, he is being mushy now. ]

[forgeabettertomorrow]

It's interesting that you should phrase it like that because the awesome thing about gifts is that you don't ask for them.

C'mon, Clive. I've heard bits and pieces about the world you come from. Let someone treat you with some deserved kindness for a change. If not for you, then for Jill.

[Yeah, he's pulling out those cards.]

[gruffier]

Ah—

[ Fuck. Okay, you got him.

His face softens from the momentary look of surprise before it turns into a gentle smile. He knows when to back down, especially when Jill is mentioned. Way to play dirty! ]

Heh. Alright. For Jill, then.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

That's the spirit!

And I've got my very own forge on Eltrut now so when you're ready, I'd be more than happy to make you guys something!

[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.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Hey, no worries! You gotta go at your own pace!

And since I haven't had the pleasure, the name's Darin. Darin Altway, Master Blacksmith and forgemaster of the Starmetal Forge on Eltrut.

I may have only just met you but I can't tell you how happy I am for you!

[tilfrosset]

[Yeah, but when their own pace ends up being a total of six years to get to this point... Some people just don't want the molasses speed to outlive them.]

Jill Warrick. [Soon to be Rosfield, heh.] A pleasure to meet you. And truly, we appreciate your delight. It makes it a bit more exciting for me.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Just a bit? Well, I guess I can try and bring a little more enthusiasm~

So, Clive says he's known you since you were kids. Has he always been this smouldering?

[tilfrosset]

Smouldering?

[Jill furrows her brows. She knows what the word means, but the context in which Darin is using it eludes her.]

In what manner do you mean?

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Oh you know. Quiet voice burning with the intensity of a sun? Dark eyes that hold back the pain of the world?

That sort of thing.

[tilfrosset]

[Oh, boy, does she know. Those are just a few of the things that cause the flutterings in her belly. Even right now, as Darin reminds her of Clive's physical attributes. Whew.]

Ah... well, yes and no. His Duchy responsibilities meant he would need to have more than a modicum of seriousness about him. Then with other things happening to him...

[Jill presses her lips together in motion that says describing those things is a conversation killer.]

We can just say that he has become a man who may not speak much, but when he does, he means what he says and says what he means.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

[Listen, Darin gets it. And besides, if Clive did want to talk about it, he's sure he'd do it when he was ready. He holds up a placating hand. He won't pry.]

Listen, earnestness and honesty are in short supply. I'll forever respect an honest person over a strong one. And it sounds like you're the same.

[tilfrosset]

Too much so, especially on our star. But thankfully things are changing, even if slowly, and so are we as a people.

I do, indeed. Knowing where I stand without him having to say as much means more than I can ever say. I owe him so much and yet it feels words fail me.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

That's...that must be nice.

Knowing where you stand, I mean.

Admittedly, I tend to need constant reminders. I probably get annoying really fast. I'm kinda envious of you guys...!

[tilfrosset]

I doubt that. He tends to need reminders himself, but I know that it's difficult sometimes to believe just words. That's when actions come into play so I not only tell him, I show him.

Hopefully, there's someone to do the same for you?