Are you really that shocked that you tried to guess my birthday and got it wrong? Your chances were one in a... [ how many days are there in a year again? ] --your chances were low.
--I'm kidding! I-- ah. You made it weird. [ And now she said it... ]
Heh... thank you. It's... you're really kind, you know that? We barely know each other and this is the most thoughtful not-birthday present I've ever gotten. Real birthdays included! Wow, that sounds depressing. -- Ignore that last bit! Hee!
You're welcome ... [ But why does all that sound kind of sad?? It makes him wonder how her other birthdays must have been like. And before he can stop himself ... ] What were your other birthdays like?
[ His stupid mouth goes ahead and asks her. ]
You ... you do not have to answer if this is prying too much! [ He doesn't want to bring up any sad memories!!! ]
Well - I had my theories, I thought maybe she hated me, or just had some thing about germs 'cause of the gloves, then when our parents passed away, I figured she just had a lot to deal with her eventual coronation. Of course, I would've helped her, but--
[ ok, slow down, speedy ]
--a-anyway, the real reason was that magic is an unknown thing in our country. Elsa grew up thinking she was dangerous...
[ Anna wonders how Elsa would feel about her powers here sometimes. ]
Just checking! I mean, dragon hand or not, you're still human to me-- [ she pauses, thinking how to correct herself. being human or not doesn't count for anything when you're friends with snowmen, trolls or salad people from guild wars. ]
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NO I'M AFRAID NOT!!
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WHY ARE WE YELLING? Hi.
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[ Wait, why is he replying to her greeting. ]
Ah!! I really thought -- !! [ He really thought it was her birthday... And now he's so embarrassed. ] How could I be wrong?!
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...Does that mean I have to return the gift?
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[ Unless there's another perky red-haired girl around? Ah, there are probably a lot ....
HE'S MADE A HUGE MISTAKE. Kija deflates now, looking defeated. ]
No, please keep the gift. It was meant for you. [ Even if he got the occasion all wrong. ]
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What do you think, by the way?
[ She stands back a little, trying to show that she's wearing it. ]
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[ He's really not sure what to say. He doesn't want to make it weird. ]
It looks ...good on you. Really good!
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[ you made it weird... ]
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I -- I did not!! [ Is she doubting his compliment because of the way he had hesitated just now??? BUT HIS COMPLIMENT WAS SINCERE??? ]
The compliment was sincere! It looks beautiful on you! [ He's trying to make things right and now this just feels weirder and weirder. ]
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Heh... thank you. It's... you're really kind, you know that? We barely know each other and this is the most thoughtful not-birthday present I've ever gotten. Real birthdays included! Wow, that sounds depressing. -- Ignore that last bit! Hee!
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[ His stupid mouth goes ahead and asks her. ]
You ... you do not have to answer if this is prying too much! [ He doesn't want to bring up any sad memories!!! ]
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Hmm. Let's just say I spent a lot of them outside a locked door.
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And there's a blink. He's not making sense of this. ]
... Why? Who was behind that door?
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That would be my sister.
[ ??? she's really not doing a good job of explaining this?? ]
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Was there a reason she could not see you?
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[ ok, slow down, speedy ]
--a-anyway, the real reason was that magic is an unknown thing in our country. Elsa grew up thinking she was dangerous...
[ Anna wonders how Elsa would feel about her powers here sometimes. ]
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But it's odd that she did not just tell you that. [ Rather than leave Anna feeling confused and rejected like this. ]
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--But that's all in the past now! What about you, Kija? Did you ever feel... y'know... different?
[ Because hiding a Fucking Dragon Hand seems a lot harder than ice magic. ]
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[ Even if he has no blood siblings, he finds the bond between siblings beautiful!! Well, at least they've apparently fixed things?? ]
... Of course. I am the White Dragon of my generation. For that, the people in my village put me in high regard.
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I am not an actual dragon, but I possess the spirit and power of a dragon god. [ his canon is a stupid and complicated shojo, leave him alone ]
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Just checking! I mean, dragon hand or not, you're still human to me-- [ she pauses, thinking how to correct herself. being human or not doesn't count for anything when you're friends with snowmen, trolls or salad people from guild wars. ]
--a friend.
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And oh!! It's nice when someone acknowledges their friendship. Kija visibly looks delighted. ]
I see. I consider you my friend as well, Princess Anna!