Accidental Video - Backdated To Mother's Day

[sos_pilot]

Type: Video
Sender ID: perfpilot (Della Duck)
To: Public
Subject: missing another mother's day
Warnings: Sads!


[ The feed turns on abruptly, with the image jostling - as Della had violently thrown the device on her bed and not realized it turned on. Everyone is treated to her yelling mid-rant, as she kicks furniture and stomps about, pulling at her hair. ]

- Missed it AGAIN, and this time, it's not even MY FAULT! How is that FAIR?! Haven't I done enough? Why can't I just... why? Is this someone's sick idea of a joke?! Am I just not... allowed to be with them? In any world? In any universe? Why? Why? I... I just...

[ Her voice breaks, and she sits on her bed, burying her face in her hands. After a moment, she shuffles, and pulls out a piece of paper from her jacket. From this angle, it's difficult to tell, but it could be a drawing of three little duck boys. She runs her fingers down the image, and then begins singing softly.

Fair to say a good number of people here know Della as an adventure-loving nutjob. But here and now, her voice is filled with genuine love. ]

Look to the stars, my darling baby boys,
Life is strange and vast,
Filled with wonders and joys,
Face each new sun with eyes clear and true,
Unafraid of the unknown...
Because I'll face it all, with you...

[ Then, out of the corner of her eye - which may be tearing up - she spots the device. And can guess what happened. ]

... Aw, phooey.

[ With a swallow, she reaches over, and weakly smiles. ]

... So. Uh. Anyone know any good jokes?

[ ooc: if you'd like to tag della but not interested in something this depressing, feel free to hit me up for a quest-starter! ]

Comments

[sos_pilot]

The louder and more obnoxious, the better. And something tells me you know a little something about both.

[spinsandneedles]

Absolutely!

There's an island that looks a lot like a place back where I'm from. Got a big loop de loop on it, you seen it yet?

[sos_pilot]

I did hear rumors about that, yeah. Sounds like a good a plan as any. Can't beat a good loop-de-loop.

[spinsandneedles]

In that case, if you're a fan of roller coasters then you're probably gonna like what I have in mind!

[is a piggy back ride through what is essentially a sonic level any safer than an actual roller coaster though? probably not!]

[sos_pilot]

You've got my curiosity, kid. But don't spoil for me anymore until we get there!

[spinsandneedles]

You got it! I'll pick you up at your place, then?

[sos_pilot]

See you soon.

... And, uh, thanks. I mean it.

[spinsandneedles]

Don't mention it. I'll be there soon.

[sos_pilot]

[ When Sonic eventually arrives, Della just looks so... tired. No usual pep to her step, no great acts of physical affection. Almost like she's a different person. ]

... Hey, big blue.

[spinsandneedles]

[oof, poor Della. She almost looks like she needs a nap more than an adventure, but odds are she could use a distraction.]

Hey, Della. Need a hug?

[you look lime you need 30 girl damn]

[sos_pilot]

I wouldn't fight one.

[ She won't even wait for him to give one - she'll loop an arm around his shoulders and bring him in for a gentle squeeze. ]

[spinsandneedles]

Just be careful of the quills.

[He'd hate it if he accidentally stabbed her, that would be the worst hug ever. He gives her a gentle squeeze right back, as long as she needs it to be.]

[sos_pilot]

[ She says nothing as they squeeze. It feels like a long moment. Finally, she takes a breath. ]

Okay. Okay! If I stay like this too long, I'll get addicted. Let's get moving.