Sixteenth promise; video

[sorcery_fledgling]

[Have a wave, Vatheon.]

Hey guys. So, a couple things. One, I just realized it's been a little over a year now since I arrived here. I can't believe it. So much has happened, and I've met so many people. Lost a few, but I've gained a lot, too. And I'm really glad for it.

[A small smile, thinking back on what's passed before she continues.]

Secondly, my birthday is on Sunday, the 3rd. I guess I'll be 19. Weird, huh? I was 17 when I came here. Anyway, I was just thinking of maybe hanging out with some of my friends that day? If anyone's free.

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[zelda_hylia]

Oh, my birthday is that day as well! We'll be the same age.

[They were the same age when they arrived, too.]

It's a little strange becoming an adult away from home, isn't it?

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[sorcery_fledgling]

Really??

[That's pretty neat, actually! She's never met anyone with the same birthday as her, let alone someone turning the same age on the same day.]

It kind of is. And it's weird because we'll have to do it all over again when we go back.

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[zelda_hylia]

Yes! My ancestor was born on that day as well, and she's also here in the city. Three of us born in the third month on the third day... it's quite the coincidence!

[She winces a bit at having to do it all again back home. She really would rather not...]

Well, hopefully we will discover a way to keep our memories. I would hate to unlearn everything I've learned here.

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[fightforastar]

That's not much warning. But of course we'll have to do something. It's your last birthday as a teenager, after all.

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[not_heavens_adam]

Aaah~! 19? I'll have to make an extra special cake.

Hmm...what should it be...?

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[sorcery_fledgling]

You have an ancestor here? One born on the same day?

[....

Mind. Blown.]

Ah, yeah. That would be nice, wouldn't it? And not lose all our friends.

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[sorcery_fledgling]

Ehehe... sorry. I'm not expecting a party or anything. Just want to see my friends.

...Wow, I hadn't even thought of that.

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[sorcery_fledgling]

You don't need to! I'd just be happy if you could come and hang out!

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[not_heavens_adam]

Aah, but I insist! I'll come hang out too, but I want to make you something.

Sooo what do you want~?

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[fightforastar]

Well, yeah, but a person needs time for presents.

Mmhm. Next year you'll be joining the ranks of us 20-somethings.

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[zelda_hylia]

I do! I am grateful for the chance to have met her.

[Even though it's a little complicated since they share a name and an appearance as well. Zelda softens when Rinoa mentions friendships forged in Vatheon.]

We shall have to work to make it so we do not lose them.

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[sorcery_fledgling]

Oooh all right. Can you make anything with strawberries in it?

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[sorcery_fledgling]

You don't need to get me anything.

[That's really not why she announced her birthday!]

Oh boy. I'll be old~

[COMPLETELY TEASING TIFA PLEASE DON'T PUNCH HER.]

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[sorcery_fledgling]

Talk about a once in a lifetime opportunity, if even that.

[Rinoa nods in agreement.]

I hope we can find something.

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[fightforastar]

Don't worry, I won't go overboard.

[...well, that remark might have earned her a friendly shove if this were in person, but she's not offended in the least.]

That's right. It's only a matter of time before the grey hairs and the wrinkles.

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[zelda_hylia]

Do you recall the sun and moon buttons that appeared on the communicators awhile back? Those who pressed the moon buttons saw a vision of a possible future. A few of us saw a future in which people were able to retain their memories of Vatheon after returning home, so I think it is possible.

[Not necessarily likely, but possible.]

[replicatedcourage]

I've been here for a year too! And wow, 19, lucky!

[Someday he hopes to be 19 years old too!]

What do you want for a present?

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[spacecase]

[Oh hey it's obnoxious green-text girl, except on video this time.

There would be no indication of this except her eye color being the exact same as her text color, though.]

Oh my gosh, how exciting! Happy pre-birthday!

I was 15 when I came here myself, my birthday was this past December so I'm 16 now. My brother's birthday is next month, come to think of it, considering this place he will probably end up arriving here and being older than me, even though the opposite is true!

[not here]

[booyaka_boom]

*Selphie just hopes that Rinoa hasn't noticed all the balloons hidden in her wardrobes. She also has had to stash cake making stuff, decorations, and presents under her bed. She's pretty bad at sneaking around, but hopes that Rinoa won't notice*

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[bufudine]

[Wow, Rinoa's more than three times his age. What an old fart--

There's a little warmth in Serph's voice when he speaks.]

I can spend time with you.

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[innocentgear]

Over a year... That really is a long time...

_{[A long time away from home and friends.]}

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[not_heavens_adam]

Strawberries? Sure, just tell me how many are 'too many strawberries.'

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[sorcery_fledgling]

[Although she's laughing because the whole thing's ridiculous, Rinoa can't help but play along further.]

Then it'll be granny panties and shopping in the petite section of the mall.

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[sorcery_fledgling]

If there are more strawberries than there is actual cake, that's too much.

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[sorcery_fledgling]

It flew by pretty fast. It's hard to believe it's been that long, really.