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

[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.

[nutsornothing]

[Denji rubs his chin thinking about that for a moment or two before he finally replies.]

Does messing up baddies and bounties count?

[He was really toying with the idea of just pulling it here and now but didn't like transforming into his devil form without just cause because of the initial pain it inflicts upon his body.]

It's not that I don't want to show ya it's just that it can get pretty messy and hurts like Hell when I do it.

[tilfrosset]

I can't say that they don't when I've taken part in doing away with, as you say, baddies and bounties myself.

[That has her frowning. His comfort is far more important than anything else at this moment, especially as someone who knows about a certain curse that kills her a little more each time she uses her powers.]

Then describe it to me, if you want. I wouldn't want to cause you pain just to sate my curiosity.

[nutsornothing]

So that means you'll teach me right!?

[It would serve as a means to take care of less threatening individuals without having to trigger his devil form which would come in handy when he had to be more conspicuous without drawing unnecessary attention. Which leads him into the segway of explaining his hybrid form itself.]

Maybe someday I'll have to use it to help you out of a jam but yeah that works until that happens!

[Here's hoping it never does but if it should Jill is in for a wild ride.]

Well...Whenever I pull this chain I turn into Chainsaw Man and grow'em from my arms and face with sharp metal teeth that can both cut through pretty much anything.

[Holding the pull cord in question up towards the feed to show her what he meant.]

[tilfrosset]

I'm no swordsmaster, but I believe I can teach you a few skills.

[They'll have to start him out on a wooden sword because as much as Jill likes Denji, something in her gut tells her not to trust him with sharp objects on day one.]

Chainsaw Man? [She has no idea what a chainsaw is, therefore nothing to pull on so she can imagine what form Denji takes.] You grow what from your arms?

[nutsornothing]

[Raising both arms high in the sky with closed fists the feral teenager shouts out excitedly.]

Hell yeah!! I'm pumped!!

[Denji thought this might happen just like with Cid before her when the boy had to draw a crude picture of what a chainsaw actually looks like. This is why it would have been far easier just to show Jill rather than try and explain considering how bad he was at this kind of thing. Rubbing the back of his neck with a groan the teenager nods as he tries how to best describe this.]

Yeah that's right. Think uh...Spinning blades that go around in a circle if that makes sense?!

[tilfrosset]

[Jill is frowning, trying to imagine a bunch of spinning blades, but all she can conjure up is someone spinning a handful of swords which makes no sense to her. She'll definitely need a picture for this.]

It doesn't, to be honest, but I will take your word for it. It sounds dangerous enough.

[nutsornothing]

[Running a hand through his hair the boy sighs with a nod of his head in understanding, Denji not the best at explaining things usually opting to showing people what he means by comparison. It would have been far easier to just let it rip to reveal his hybrid form unto her but without really being necessary it truly was a little painful even if he'd gotten used to it by now. Not to mention he didn't like ruining his perfectly good shirts which were few and far between given how often he got himself into trouble.]

It's all good, Jill!

[Although it does spark a lightbulb to go off in that pea sized brain of his Denji thinking up a plan to not only show her but make some money in the process!]

Hey y'know what we could hunt down some monsters that on the MANTA board sometime to and I could show you sometime if you're down! You can even keep all the cash money we earn as a wedding present how about it!?

[Here's hoping Clive wouldn't get mad at the idea of his bride to be getting herself into trouble with the likes of him but he would be sure to keep Jill safe.]

[tilfrosset]

Well, I wasn't really expecting any presents...

[And she's been quite conservative with her spending of doubloons. Mostly only indulging in a few more romance novels and baked goods outside of necessities. But wedding dresses aren't cheap and they will have to feed the guests they do have somehow, so Jill finds herself going along with Denji's idea.

Which may end up going astray but who can predict the future anyway?]

Very well. That'll definitely get us two birds with one stone.

[nutsornothing]

What!? That is like half the reason for having a wedding isn't it?! To get all sorts of cool stuff!?

[He very clearly has no idea what weddings are about despite the obvious don't mind him Jill he's a naive idiot at the best of times. Though he is happy she agrees to his plan of action causing Denji to raise a closed fist into the air and yelling out excitedly.]

I don't know what that really means but sounds good to me, Jill! Lemme know when you wanna go mess up some monsters or baddies and we'll kick some ass together!

[tilfrosset]

Maybe for some people, but I'm not really accustomed to receiving much of anything. I just know weddings are tradition after an bethrothal, so we're having one.

[Plus what in the world could she ever ask for as a wedding? It's not like she knows what a toaster is!]

Yes, okay. I will reach out to you when I find something that looks worthwhile on the MANTA Board.

A good place to 🎀?

[nutsornothing]

Guess that makes two of us, huh? No one really gave me gifts or anything really until I joined up with Public Safety.

[Which was a nice turn of events finally having a roof over his head, eating anything he so desired, living the dream to be quite honest nowadays. Nodding in agreement, Denji smirks confidently as he flashes a thumbs up towards the feed.]

You got it, Jill! I'll be ready and waiting to kick some ass whenever you are down!

Works for me 🎀

[tilfrosset]

Very good. I shall speak to you at a later time.