shellphones | Accidental Video - Backdated To Mother's Day

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! ]

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[... Ouch. Azul is kind of glad that this is text instead of voice, or video of her saying that to his face here.]

I also want to see you happy as well, so if there is anything that I can do for you here when it is a good time to do so, please let me know.

Just hanging out with you would be enough. I like being around you, you're a good kid.

Oh, how kind of you to say! I like spending time with you too, Della-san.

[Hmm... actually...]

Would you be interested in stopping by Mostro sometime? The lounge part of the business not open to the public just yet, but I have been working on a few things that I'd like your opinion on. I'll even make some coffee for you or something when you visit.

Happy to do it. So long as you don't make any funny faces about how I take my coffee.

[ A little joke, remembering how he reacted during their Risk Session. ]

I think that might depend on what kind of funny faces you make while taking your coffee. It might be a little difficult to restrain myself in that regard otherwise.

[But otherwise, Azul will then proceed to send her the address for the Mostro Lounge location so that she can drop and visit!]

[ And so, she heads off! She is polite enough to knock first. After all, if it's not open yet, it's probably locked.

Shave and a haircut, two bits. ]

You in there, Double A?

[The door was indeed locked, but upon hearing the knock, Azul opens the door and greets her with a smile.]

Della-san! Please, come in.

[Della will be allowed inside, and she will be given the opportunity to take a look at how the Lounge is coming together! Lots of comfortable chairs and tables for people to sit at to talk and hang out over drinks, and even for playing at with one of the cards or board games available here that are on display on a bookcase nearby. There's even a small stage that has been set up for anyone who wants to potentially perform for an audience.]

[ Up close, now Azul can see how tired Della looks and acts. A day or so ago, Della would have whistled with how impressed she was, maybe applauded and slapped Azul on the back, praising all the work he's done!

Here and now? Simply nodding, a weary smile. She's still happy for him, but speaking of double A batters, hers seem drained. ]

Looks good, Azul. Bet this place will really be popping once those doors open.

Thank you, I'm glad that you like it.

[Azul doesn't comment on her lack of overenthusiastic cheer. Instead, he simply gestures toward the back.]

Do you want to have your coffee out here, or would you prefer sitting on one of the couches in my office?

Whatever's easier for you. You're the host, your rules.

[ Right now, she's just grateful not to be outside - not to look at the stars and wonder. ]

Then let's go to my office. I think it will be more comfortable there for you.

[He leads the way toward the back, and sure enough there's a small private office with a desk at the back of the room, and in front of it two couches on either side of a low table. A lot of purple and blue hues in here too like there were in the main area of the Lounge, decoration wise.]

Please, take a seat, and I'll be right back with our coffee. Okay?

Mmm-hmm. Take your time.

[ When she sits, she takes a moment to rub her cheeks and face - an effort to make herself stop looking as tired as she feels. C'mon, Azul is doing all this for you, quit being a downer! ]

[Della won't have too long to wait--give or take about ten minutes at the absolute most, Azul returns with a tray that has their coffee, cream and sugar to add, and even what looks like some simple snacks to eat with the coffee.]

Here you are. I hope that this is to your liking, Della-san.

Thanks.

[ As she takes the cup, she takes a deep breath, trying to make herself act like normal... or, well, what Della considers normal. ]

All right. Mostro Lounge. Gimmie the deets. I wanna know all about this place, leave nothing out.

[Azul will be more than happy to talk about Mostro: he goes into detail about how he plans for it to be a place where he can sell his potions and magic wares that is an in location place one can go to ask for his services instead of only being able to rely on messaging him with the shellphones as things have been done up until now.

However, for those not interested in those particular skills of his, he has the Lounge. It'll be, well, a lounge, a place to simply relax and hang out at, either via chatting with others over drinks or partaking in entertainment via games or performances on that stage he made.]

We spoke before about forming a gaming club, remember? The Lounge would be a perfect place to have meet ups at once or twice a week for any games that involve needing lots of players, or even having small gaming tournaments for fun now and then... what do you think, Della-san?

[ Lucky, this all does what it was intended to do - distract. The more Azul talks, the more Della gets invested, nodding, smiling, encouraging him. By the time he's asked her the question, she isn't 100% Della Duck again, but it's well over 50%. ]

Oh, yeah! With all that's going on, I nearly forgot... this place would be perfect! And you'd have plenty of people for perfect PR! Word will spread like fire!

Thank you, I'm glad that you agree!

[Even if it's not 100% Della Duck, seeing her smile is encouraging all the same.]

I'm hoping that the Lounge will finally be ready to open properly by the end of this month, beginning of next? There will be an announcement for it as soon as I'm certain of the details, as well as looking for anyone interested in employment for helping me with the upkeep and such...

Accidental Video - Backdated To Mother's Day

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