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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[There's a very important reason Kaveh is not turning his video on. his voice is so steady you'd never guess how he feels about this, though! Steady, and very soft.]

...Time doesn't pass, back in our own worlds. So the next one they experience...you will be there.

[...]

Tonight. Come down to the docks. [Whether she goes or not is up to her. He won't be bothered if she declines.]

[Oh wow that was mad depressing. Poor Della, man. Commence Operation: Cheer the Duck Up]

A hedgehog and a duck walk into a bar!

It's less a joke and more me asking if you want some company.

[ She's a little grateful for this to be kept to voice. maybe she can keep it better together like this. ]

Y-Yeah. Obviously. Of course. I'm just... I'll be fine, really.

Why Shadow, you gentleman. Count me there.

[ She's happy for whatever distraction this is going to be. Shoot, she'd welcome it if he wanted her to be target practice. Anything to keep her mind away, so she will absolutely head for the docks. ]

[Ow. Ranma normally doesn't mind being nosy and prying into others' business, yet here it felt like he's intruding on something he shouldn't be seeing. It took that beautiful yet heart-wrenching song for it to click.]

I dunno any good jokes, but I do know a good ice cream joint.

[Ice cream is the best medicine for heartache. And in general.]

Hey, I wouldn't fight it. But I can also make that into an actual joke.

[ With a smile, she wipes away at the corners of her eyes. ]

The bartender asks, "Who's paying?"

The duck says, " I hedged on a bet. Put it on my bill."

[ now watch how a hero gets it done. ]

you've ever thought about finding someone and laying a fourth egg

Hah! Quicker wit than mine, color me impressed!

So, what are you feelin'? Loud and obnoxious distraction or just someone to lend an ear for a while?

[ A tired little laugh. ]

Sounds like a plan. I could go for triple-scoop-anything right now.

[ ... maybe make it eight months before she can even tolerate you, surge.

but yeah, grateful for text, otherwise she might have gotten into a screaming fit. ]

not how it works, kid

totally can work if youre willin. any one catch your eye around here? i saw how you were lookin at the job so i know you peek

[ so this means she isn't sad. surge: 1 della: 0 ]

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

i'm not looking to replace my kids

and i'm not looking for anyone to "solve my problem"

it'd really just be easier for me if you forgot you ever saw this

[Don't make yourself target pratice with Shadow. It will not end well for the duck. Also don't flatter him, or he will reconsider his decision. He already is honestly. The confirmation is enough that he doesn't leave a response.

He will just be down where the docks begin when the appointed time arrives. Probably standing there already, arms cross, in contemplation.]

you can read better than this i said make a fourth. you aren't replacing youre adding to your growing number

also nooope maybe if you didnt break down randomly chick no one would have saw this

and ignoring me about you searching for eye candy isnt going to work. i saw you

( while it's not entirely the same, momo understands what it is like to be apart from a family member. she's always celebrated her grandmother on mother's day and she hasn't seen her in months. she misses her ~~mom~~ grandma.

as the feed clicks on, it reveals a teenage girl who got way too emotional about della's song. she sniffles, tears already welling up in her eyes. )

That's s-so sweet. It must be hard to be away from your duckies.

( she wipes at her face. )

Your voice is lovely.

( then since she did seem to want a distraction— )

If they were here, what's the first thing you'd show them?

Good things come to families that laugh, or so the saying goes. In any case, I memorized a joke book for a... friend of mine once.

What time does a duck get up?

[ When she does get here, her eyes are slightly red from previous crying. But she's trying to look chill, waving a little as she approaches. ]

Hey. I'll keep any joking to a minimum, promise.

[ She's trying to sound cheerful, but it's clear she's worn out. That any attempt at lightheartedness is a desperate defense mechanism so she doesn't fall apart. ]

[ S I G H ]

the answer is no to all of it, and it's staying no

guess you could have 3 and make it 6 and give them matching names

[He looks her over for a moment. How she tries to maintain her composure.]

Do what you feel is necessary. [He turns with a wave of his hand, expecting her to follow. He'll lead her to one of the boats currently docked. Painted as black as the hedgehog himself, it practically blends into the night.] We're going to be investigating a cave, just off the mainland.

[Auntie Della............... NOOOO. Sora's going to cry. No, HE IS CRYING.

He hasn't seen his mother in a couple of years, so he gets this pain. It's so sad?!]

Hey, Auntie Della.

What did the... [SNIFFLE.] chicken say to ... [SNIFF.] cross the road?

Edited 2025-05-14 02:12 (UTC)

[ She sighs, feeling guilty for being such a downer to so many people. ]

... My room. So I could show them all the cool stuff I've collected since I came here.

[ She sniffles, and wipes her eyes, with a small smile. ]

... At the quack of dawn?

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