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

[ramuhs]

[He laughs.]

I have another version that involves counting, though it involves some action to it.

[sos_pilot]

Don't tease me, show me what you got - long as you don't mind me stealing the bit.

[ramuhs]

Not at all.

[A grin as he leans forward as if telling her some trade secret. Which he isn't, but it's all to help the mood.]

Now it might not work if the other person doesn't play their part, but if you get the chance this is how it goes. It's when you're counting off, like saying, "On three" or whatever. However, instead of actually counting, you jump right to the last number.

if someone asks what happened to the rest of the numbers, say two, you answer with, "Ask one."

[sos_pilot]

[ A good decent chuckle, leaning back and cleaning up her face a bit. ]

You come up with that bit of genius all on your own?

[ramuhs]

I'm known for improvisation. Keep everyone on their toes.

[sos_pilot]

Ah, the wise one. Now I know who to go to if I ever run low on material.

[ramuhs]

You are more than welcome to, even if not for just material.

[A warmer smile.]

Especially as we have some shared experiences.

[sos_pilot]

... Yeah.

[ She takes a breath, and wipes her face a bit. ]

... Thanks. I mean it. For everything.

[ramuhs]

From one parent to another...I understand very well your position, Della.

[There was only a very small moment of hesitation because well the actual truth is a downer and he does have his daughter here so it is a bit unfair.]

But I assure you, no matter what world you are in, I am sure you will return to your boys and they will feel that love you have for them.

[sos_pilot]

Yeah... Yeah, I know I will. And I know that they do.

[ Her eyes go distant, not really looking at the device. Maybe at the windows, to the night sky? ]

... Just gotta be patient about it. [ pause. ] And to make sure the 'off' button is pressed when I rant.

[ramuhs]

[A wry grin.]

Or out of reach. But should you ever need a fellow ear to listen, you know how to reach me.