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[sommer]

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audio, a few days after the dungeon

[sediments]

[ An incoming call from your friendly neighbourhood WHAT. ]

Hey, Anna! It's Bolin. I thought I'd see how you were doing. Did you go into that weird carnival like some of the others?

audio,

[sommer]

BOLIN!!

[ omg, Anna's first audio call experience! Give her a moment to take all the excitement in before she answers any questions... ]

THIS IS SO WEIRD, HAHAH! WAIT, CAN YOU EVEN HEAR ME? HELLO?

[sediments]

[ HE CAN DEFINITELY HEAR.

It actually startles him enough that he falls backwards. ]

ANNA. Yeah! Hi! I can hear you!

audio

[redsea]

[ There is silence, but Anna's Carrier clearly indicates that there's someone on the line.

This goes on for a minute. ]

Hello, Anna.

audio

[sommer]

[ Another half minute passes as Anna remains frozen in place. No pun intended. ]

.....


Hello, voice.

[ what the fuck ]

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[redsea]

It's Kougyoku! Have you forgotten my name already!?

delivery; carrier ID: TEDDY

[whitepiece]

Dear Anna,
I am happy to see that you made it back from Gammon, safe and sound. War is truly a terrible thing, and I can only imagine the horrors you had to go through. I thank you for your service, from the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of Blanc’s citizens. We are truly grateful.

Commander Pinta has informed me of your valiant efforts in the recent battle to protect the Kingdom of Gammon. Gammon is an important ally of the Republic of Blanc, and though a battle is never an enjoyable ordeal, I do hope you enjoyed the sights and celebrations our sister nation has to offer.

But not too much! Gammon is a great place, but Blanc missed you, Anna! I missed you. I thought it might be nice to send you a little gift, which I hope you’ll enjoy.

Warmest regards,
Thierry Toussant

[ Unwrap the box and you will find:

A small magical unmelting ice sculpture of a Greek god. He is quite ripped, and pleasing to behold.

If your eyes happen to wander over to your window, you notice you’re not alone. Wait a minute, is that… Teddy peeking in, watching eagerly as you unwrap your gift? Was it just your imagination? Whether it is or not, he’s already gone! ]

old fashioned letter

[sommer]

Dear Thierry,

I was happy to read your letter and to learn that you care so deeply.
For someone to miss me despite not knowing me that well is a far greater
present than anything I could have unwrapped from the box. That's not to
take anything away from the marvelous ice sculpture, though! It's beautiful,
like my sister's magic, and now having a reminder of that every day will
certainly make things easier. I miss her didn't know how much I
needed something like this until I got it, so you must know me better
than I know myself. Thierry, can I just say something crazy?

I believe you and I are meant to be true friends.

Hope this letter finds you well! I look forward to hearing from you or
not if you're busy. You don't have to write back! Maybe I will just
catch you in person. Nevermind, I just realized I don't remember if we met.

Anyway, I'm running out of writing space, so this is it for now!

Sincerest regards,
Princess Anna of Arendelle

parcel;

[yaoihand]

[ And out of nowhere, Anna's carrier will start .... puking?? Out comes a neatly wrapped box. Kija didn't wrap it himself, so it isn't a huge disaster. (Don't worry, the carrier is fine. This is just how the parcel function goes.)

On the inside is a simple dress, in the style of how the people dressed in Kouka Kingdom. The design is less flashy than what he would see at home, but that did seem to suit her. There's a note too, in neat handwriting. ]

Dear Anna,

Happy Birthday, and please enjoy this gift. It is a common style in my country.

Best Wishes,
Kija.

[ He does want to be her friend, and he would give it to her himself if not for the fact that he kind of assumes ... he's going to end up suffering if they meet .... ]

1/???

[sommer]

[ what the fuck ]

2/???

[sommer]

[ It's not even her birthday??? Though, Anna can't be entirely sure with the different calendar system they use here. One thing she is confident about is that Kija would definitely not know when Anna was born, so this is quite the mystery...

The dress looks really cute, too! ...What the heck, she might as well pretend it's her birthday and put it on. ]

3/???

[sommer]

[ Actually, now that she's standing in front of the mirror in her new outfit, Anna kind of wishes it was her actual birthday. She had never got any birthday surprises or even friends to invite while growing up, and this way Kija's gift would be more meaningful rather than some weird misunderstanding that they'll laugh about later.

... She wonders if Elsa would have remembered it this year, too. ]

4/4 (letter!)

[sommer]

[ ...oh yeah, she should probably write back. Time to sprint to her desk and grab the nearest piece of paper! ]

Dear White Dragon Kija,

There is no greater birthday surprise than receiving such when it isn't one's birthday at all. If your gift weren't so thoughtful and lovely, I'd be mortified at the fact that you seem to know my birthday as well as my measurements, but thankfully you're only right about one of those things. I'd be pretty amazed, too, now that I think of it. Do you have a hidden talent?

You have truly made my day! Please accept my gratitude and know that I will return the favour one day.

Warmest regards,
Princess Anna of Arendelle

PS. I'm wearing it now!




[ ...Princess??? ]

1/3

[yaoihand]

[ Oh, she wrote back!! How thoughtful of her. Kija glances through her letter, then picks up a pen to pen down his response. ]

Dear Princess Anna, [ For the record, he had noooo idea she was a princess. ]

Please do not think much of it. Even if we have not known each other for very long, an occasion as special as your birthday deserves

[yaoihand]

[ Wait.




WAIT, WHAT. HOLD THE ... PEN. ]

video call;

[yaoihand]

[ And now she gets a call: ]

IT IS NOT YOUR BIRTHDAY?!

A letter (and a present)

[showsnopiety]

[What's this? Anna got something nice! (maybe). Within a red box tied with a white ribbon, is an emergency first aid kit! It's perfect for toting along to dungeons.

On top of it is a letter, with the name Anna written in plain black ink on a plain envelope. And contained within it reads the following:]

Anna,

I don't know if it was part of your kit, but it is something to start with. Also: don't depend on pretzels for your snacks. Try dried fruits and nuts instead. Pretzels make you thirsty.

-Caren.

delivery ➣ id: orihimetron3000

[lastcomfort]

Your carrier lovingly hacks up a small package that would fit in your hand, as well as a handwritten letter with some sort of armored animal drawn in the corner...

Dear Friend,

We may not know each other very well yet, or maybe at all! I've only seen one battle here, but the amount of bravery and care that people have shown for one another both on and off of the battlefield lets me know I'm part of something special. People have lost their homes and loved ones, and while we can't bring those back, I know that there are people here to believe in. And I'm very lucky to get to fight alongside them.

It's not much, but I hope you enjoy a few snacks that I've made! A full tummy always makes me feel better. Maybe we can share a snack together in person sometimes soon.

Sincerely,

Orihime Inoue & Kou-kun
井上織姫とコウくん

The package is wrapped in pink and blue paper. When unwrapped, your character will find three cute little animal-themed pastries! (You're welcome to decide which three.) They have a sweet bread outer layer and some curious fillings...

Pink Bunny is hopping and happy to see you! It is filled with a sweet carrot cream.
Purrfect Kitty is very pleased and ready to be eaten! It is filled with some sort of chopped meat, reminiscent of a BBQ Pork bun.
Sleeping Froggy knows it's delicious. It's filled with a MYSTERY FLAVOR...which is either a sour green apple or...seaweed?
Friendly Puppy isn't supposed to have chocolate, but it's filled with it anyway. Don't tell anyone!
Cute Chicky is filled with a egg-flavored cream. Yeah, that one actually isn't surprising, although maybe a little morbid when you think about it.

❦ letter ❦ id: Tohsaka

[defenceless]

Anna :

You are bright and energetic, and I hope to come to know you better.

All the Best, Rin Tohsaka

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actual mail, between September 6th - 15th

[hoasen]

[This package you will receive doesn't come by Carrier. Rather, Vietnam has given strict instructions that this will be treated like every large package, and will be delivered like so. After all, it is one! A letter, and a little box. Wonder what it is? And when do you receive it? Any time between the September 6th to the 15th. And in the case of the newer Heroes, it comes sometime on the 8th or after (hint hint).]

COMRADE,

No matter our opinions of our situation or this place, we are all the same, brought here from different places. Still, we all have each other. Whatever fate has in store, we will chose. I suppose what cane be important here now are the bonds we create.

To celebrate that let me share a custom. In my world, sometime in the Autumn, is the Mid-Autumn Festival, known to me as Tết Trung Thu. It is said that during this time, the moon will be so round and will shine its brightest. To appreciate the moon, one can ask for blessings from the gods. You can give thanks for the harvest or harmonious unions. You can pray for prosperity and good fortune. But also, it is a time to spend together.

Each year will it would be celebrated on a different day. In the year I left, 2016, it should fall on September 15th. I believe the equivalent date here is Sylvant 15th. So please take this chance to relax. I have included one free pass to a two night stay at the inn I manage, Dragon's Flight and Phoenix Dance, located on Gisela. On these islands, you will be able to see the sky, so very close. I have also included a mooncake of lotus filling. As per custom, you share your mooncake with family and friends to signify unity. I hope it is to your tastes.

May your year be filled with prosperity.

Vietnam

CODED BY TESSISAMESS

Actual Mail

[youknowshesgone]

*A letter arrives, addressed to 'gentle hero,' the envelope and page is written in flawless script. As is the self-addressed envelope inside the letter. The address, wherever it is, is in Caissa. For those detail oriented enough to check. The letter also carries a slight scent of wildflowers, like someone made a point of marking the parchment with extracts before sending it.*

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[hoasen]

[Sometime after the Mid-Autumn festival, but before the Dungeon raid, Vietnam contacts Anna with a very important question.]

Anna, I believe it is time to watch more television. The end of Caissa's Bachelier is today, I believe.

video

[sommer]

[ She's... already carrying several packets of chips. You can tell which ones have already been opened when Anna bounces around and bits of them fall out. ]

Haaaaaaa--!!!! You mean today is the day he chooses his one true love and they live happily ever after?!? I have-- such mixed feelings!!

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[hoasen]

[AND A FIRM NOD!!! Ah...they're going to need those chips.]

Yes, today is the day! One heart will be broken, but he will live happily ever after. But we all know that Nicola is going to win. We will just watch for the sake of consistency.

[She checks the time.] Do you want to watch in the Hall of Glory, or at the house I live in?

(Mail)

[stonebird]

Lady Anna,

I wish to thank you for your kindness and enthusiasm when we first met. I was not at all pleased with the circumstances, but you helped to brighten my mood. I do feel calmer about what I must face in order to become a "hero" and I think it unlikely that the monsters in this realm could even begin to compare to the monsters I have faced already. Should you need an ally in troubled times, call on me.

Winter Has Come,
Sansa Stark