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

[nutsornothing]

Oh, uh- You don't know what that means?!

[Rubbing the back of his neck awkwardly before he just shrugs his shoulders and blurts it out.]

To do the nasty? Have sex?

[tilfrosset]

[Suddenly, for some strange reason no one could ever guess for sure, Jill is filled with regret for asking. Regardless of her having some experience now, just openly talking about that subject leaves her cheeks reddening as they do now.]

P-Please tell me you did not do that.

[She has faith in Clive, but the idea of Denji—of all people—giving him advice on something so private has her shaken.]

[nutsornothing]

[Hey you asked, Jill! Now you are part of the cool kids club that knows modern slang. Tilting his head curiously Denji doesn't quite know if she is asking him if he told Clive about sex or if he helped illicit the act of proposal. Maybe both?]

What we talking about here, Jill?! Teach him about sex or...Help him man up to ask you to marry him!?

[Cue the squint of his eyes towards the feed.]

There's no way he didn't know about boning...Right?

[Right!?!]

[tilfrosset]

[Sir, the only boning she actually knows about is the kind of boning in the construction of corsets. But even without the slang explanation, she can put two and two together and figure out what Denji is referring to.

Not that it makes her any less embarrassed. This is the most color her pale face has ever seen.]

The former, but I have no desire to discuss such things in a public arena.

[Or ever, really. She only just managed to be able to communicate her needs to Clive months ago!]

But what you are saying is that you encouraged him to ask me for my hand.

[nutsornothing]

That's cool with me! Clive would probably kill me if you did anyways.

[Probably? Most definitely. Though he was thoroughly amused at the sight of her flushed face but wouldn't poke the bear any longer. Focusing on the latter sentiment Denji nods in recognition smiling earnestly.]

Yeah that's right! I asked him if he was ever gonna pop the question some time this century and it looks like it helped.

[Leave it to Denji to take credit for this...The little brat.]

[tilfrosset]

[And she'd Clive do it too.]

I...

["...truly doubt that" she wants to say, considering they have discussed marriage and their general future together a fair number of times, but Jill gets the feeling Denji is utterly convinced he is the reason for the moment and telling him otherwise would be a waste of time.]

...thank you then.

[Sometimes, you just gotta give up.]

[nutsornothing]

[Wow, Jill. Wow. I thought we were foodie pals it's not his fault that you're from the stone ages and don't know modern slang!

Surely it wasn't wholly his doing but Denji liked to think he gave Clive a push in the right direction. Just call him the match maker now!]

Hey, no problem! I'm glad he finally did it now ya can live happily ever after!

[That's how all the fantasy stories were supposed to end, right?]

So are you gonna have a wedding now with lots of cake and partying!?

[tilfrosset]

[Fantasy stories, sure. Final Fantasy stories? Not always.]

No, just a small ceremony. Nothing grand at all.

[No party probably means no cake, but Jill wouldn't mind one too much. She's just considerate of Clive's distaste for social events.]

[nutsornothing]

For real?! Damn. Never been to an actual wedding.

[He doesn't count the one attended while the hijackers were running rampant stealing brides and grooms aplenty where he stood in for one of the poor saps who were too afraid to commit with the adversities at large.]

I'd say be careful of kidnappers but...Clive would probably kill anybody who even looks at you the wrong way.

[A smug grin growing wide over his lips again.]

[tilfrosset]

You're young. There's still plenty of time to attend one. Ours will be a family only affair due to... certain personalities.

[Her eyebrows raise slightly at the idea of Clive offing anyone who did her wrong, just before nodding because it's true. He would. He has.]

With good reason, yes, though I can defend myself.

[nutsornothing]

[If he was smarter Denji would be able to put two and two together that Jill was talking about him but yeah nope he's an idiot, simply shrugging his shoulders grinning at the latter sentiment.]

Oh I believe ya! So you got any sweet moves you can show me?!

[Dangling the pull cord in his hand the unhinged teenager teasingly plays with it, tempting to yank it here and now to show her the extent of his own maddening abilities but where would the fun be in that?]

I got a few tricks up my sleeve too y'know.

[tilfrosset]

[Jill can just imagine Denji's hooting and hollering during the kiss. Not exactly the image of a quiet affair.]

Perhaps, but these days I prefer to keep my sword in its sheath.

[And her ice powers tucked away, lest the curse continues on here.]

You do?

[nutsornothing]

[He would definitely be cheering loudly for the happy couple but that is what you're supposed to do at weddings, right!? Denji blinks when she mentions the fact that she can use a sword, seemed like so many from their world were adept at the blade. He too knew something about that, even if his roaring serrated own were far more menacing by comparison if he did say so himself.]

So you can use a sword too, huh? Does that mean you can teach me some sick skills!?

[A cheeky grin quickly forms over his lips again at the question nodding eagerly in response, a finger brought to his lips as he winks coyly.]

Sure do! But it's a secret.

[Instantaneously breaking out into a burst of hysterical laughter shaking his head.]

Nah- Just kidding! But it is way cooler to see for yourself.

[tilfrosset]

I could, but only if you promise to use it for good or in the protection of others.

[Because Founder knows if she's going to train someone else to be another warmachine. Just absolutely not, even without the use of magick.

His laughter has her raising her brow, curiosity piqued.]

If you don't want to show me, I won't force you. I'm just curious, that is all.

[gruffier]

Denji.

[ Okay he's seen about enough of this and the fact that Jill suddenly looks SO AWKWARD next to him only brings about a fight-or-fight (yes you read that right) mode in Clive. ]

[nutsornothing]

[Oh shit. Cue the blank stare on his face before the sheepish grin splays over his face.]

Yo, Clive! Congrats my dude! See you took my advice to heart, huh!?

[Deflecting away from the subject at hand. Smart Denji is smart!]

[gruffier]

[ Did he really think he'd get away that easily?

The look on Clive's fact implies otherwise, as his brows furrow even further into the camera.

Deflecting may have made it worse... ]

What exactly are you doing?

[nutsornothing]

[Damn. And here Denji thought he was being super sneaky, guess Clive isn't that naive though.]

It's not what it looks like, Clive!

[Sighing as he admits defeat coming clean rather than beating around the bush any longer.]

Listen man, I was trying to teach Jill some slang and it just happened to be about sex what can I do about that, right!? You don't want me to lie do ya?!

[gruffier]

You can start by not talking about it at all.

[ And to Jill of all people? Boy you better watch out, because Cid isn't the only one about to be after your ass— ]

[nutsornothing]

[Cue the boy raising his arms high in the sky defensively rapidly nodding his head firmly in understanding. He doesn't want to make an unnecessary enemy of Clive considering what little he does knows about the other.]

Alright, alright! My bad dude! I won't bring it up again next time I'll just keep my damn mouth shut, I guess?

[Though that will be an agonizingly hard task for him but onto more jovial topics of conversation!]

So when is the big day!?

[gruffier]

Likely for the better.

[ Clive CLEARLY still looks upset, as evident of that ever present scowl, but after a moment his shoulders do relax a little... but only a little. ]

There's no date in place as of yet. [ He pauses for a moment before adding. ] It's to be a small wedding— just for family.

[nutsornothing]

[That last bit has Denji pouting with a purse of his lips in frustration, shaking his head a bit to himself with a shrug of his shoulders sighing out loudly.]

Aw man- You gonna have an after party at least though with lots of cake and dancing!?

[How is he supposed to see Mid in her pretty dress if they don't have an after party, Clive!?]

[gruffier]

[ His voice sounds so flat. ]

You do know this occasion is about Jill and I, correct?

[ He's trying to save you, Denji. From Cid. ]

[nutsornothing]

Well yeah of course it is...I just thought you would wanna have a good time with everyone else too!

[He clearly doesn't know Clive well enough to understand his lack of desire for large social gatherings unlike that of his peers who seemingly enjoy festivities after partaking in Cid's birthday party.]

But it's all good dude! You do you and enjoy yourself just make sure to eat lots of cake for me, alright!?

[gruffier]

[ ... Alright, he'll deflate down. The big puppy isn't as angry anymore, considering Denji's willingness to back down.

And so he'll eventually, and almost sheepishly, offer the boy a smile. ]

Thank you. We shall. [ He'll pause a moment before- ] ... I'll save a piece just for you.