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[Alice sounds... far, far cheerier than she has in a very long time. However genuine that may or may not be, she sounds legitimate, and there's only a few people that can probably rightly figure that out one way or another.]

Happy Valentine's Day~!

Once more I realize there are many not from our world who may not understand the holiday. [As a businesswoman in training, she understands what it means to the modern business world very well, but she would rather look at the more idealistic side of things there:] It is a day to celebrate love, and the people you love. Something I plan to not let escape me.

However, it would indeed appear as per the usual holiday pattern there is something strange going on... It would seem to be much less... nefarious than some things in the past, at least... [A bit of a flustered tone slips through.] Still, please be careful!

Regardless, I hope that everyone has a happy day!

[Meanwhile, on the ship itself, Mana and Rikka are going to find particularly large bouquets of flowers parked outside their rooms. They range across many varying types of flowers, and are pretty thoughtfully put together. Each has a small note attached, addressed to each one, with Alice's name and a heart on them.

Every other member of the crew will find a pot with a single - but pretty! - flower in it as a token of friendship. Because A) Apparently, Alice really likes flowers and B) Even if they are not likely to last long at sea, she figures the ship as a whole could use a little more color for at least a few days.

Beyond that? Mana and Rikka will also probably find Alice hovering around either of them even more significantly than normal - which give the last few weeks, was a lot - because it's not like she's completely paranoid regarding the candies floating around or anything.]

[OOC - And if anyone wanders across her, candy induced hugs are fine. ANYTHING ELSE... is reserved for Rikka or Mana.]

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I hadn't realized it was already time for Valentine's Day in this world. I still haven't gotten used to the time difference.

It's nice, though. I like Valentine's Day, even though I haven't really celebrated it myself yet.

Indeed, the time threw me off as well when I first arrived, but I have since adjusted to it.

[Suddenly much more brightly.] This is a very different sort of Valentine's Day for me, so... it is something to adjust to on my end. I hope that I am going about things the correct way.

Right. I just have to give it a little bit, then I'm sure I won't have trouble anymore. It's just like jet lag, just... more extreme.

Ah, right... [She almost forgot about that.] I'm sure you're doing fine. All that matters is that you're all having a good time today, right?

Edited 2014-02-28 00:28 (UTC)

...[A beat.] All things considered, I think that I... am doing q- quite fine in that area today, so I suppose I do not have... much to worry about there. [A bit of nervous laughter, search for another subject, AH RIGHT.]

I trust you received your gift? It is not much, but I wanted something to give to everyone.

Oh, well... That's good then! I'm, ah, glad.

[Yes, a change of subject sounds very good right about now. Look at this totally casual and not awkward chat between friends, wow.]

Ah, so that was from you? [She kind of had a feeling, but she didn't want to assume anything.] Yes, I did. It's very nice.

I've received gifts before on Valentine's Day [Way too many. Oh, the idol life.] , but it's definitely different when it's from a friend. So thanks.

[Alice's sense of social awareness is strange as it is, she's still trying to skirt that line between her romantic life and other friends now where she wasn't having to before, so thus Makoto first gets an enthusiastic:] Oh, thank you! [Before a flashback to things earlier that day, and she stops abruptly.] Um...

[Right. FLOWERS.] I- I am glad you like it, then!

I have never really received, nor given much for Valentine's, so... I figured given we're all in this together, something for my friends would be good while I was shopping for Mana and Rikka, too. So I made sure to get everyone something!

[Yeah, you know what, let's just leave this part of the conversation be, for the good of everyone.]

Hm, I do! Though I'm not sure how long it will last at sea. But I don't know enough about flowers to be able to tell that...

It's very thoughtful. I kind of wish I'd gotten you guys something, but I suppose I didn't really think of it. [What with still adjusting to everything.] But I'm sure I'll have the opportunity for it again, so I definitely will then.

[She will do just that, ahem.]

I do know quite a bit, and even I am not entirely certain... These are not exactly conditions I've been able to test them in.

You needn't worry about that, however! Having another one of my friends by my side is more than enough of a present.

Right... Being out at sea for long periods of time isn't something any of us are used to.

Ah... Right. Still, I'd like to do something anyway, if the opportunity arises. Just... something to show my appreciation. Though I'm not sure what I'd even get, honestly.

Though I am slowly growing accustomed to it. It can be rather nice, sometimes.

[When things aren't trying to kill them. Or when they aren't trying to kill each other.]

If you ever felt so inclined, it really would not matter. Anything from a friend is precious!

It does sound peaceful. Ah, under normal circumstances, I mean. Obviously.

[Yeah, let's keep the killing to a minimum, please.]

Heh, alright. I'll think of something, I'm sure.

Well, for now at least I believe we should be fine for a little while.

[Hopefully. Maybe. Yes, less killing please thanks.]

I am certain you will. You're quite capable of doing whatever you put your mind to, Makoto-san!

[Just don't try to cook for them.

But she won't say that.]

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Well, I appreciate the vote of confidence. I'll just try my best then, yes?

[If she can't think of another gift, she may actually try that. Which may not end well. For anyone.]

For now, though, I'm glad I can just hang out with everyone.

Yes, that much is nice. To be truthful, I had not realized how much your company was missed until it was no longer there. For so long, it had just been Mana, Rikka, and myself... and while I had them here, and they... well. Things are different there now, I very much missed you being around, Makoto-san.

Obviously I can't say I missed you as well, since I was only alone here for a few moments. But I'm glad we can all be together again, nonetheless.

It would have been strange without you here, just the same. Or Rikka, or Mana. It's much better when the whole team is together.

I suppose now we just need Aguri, hm?

I do... somewhat worry about someone as young as her coming here. Though she is mature and strong, she is still just a girl. Some of the events in this world are things I would not want her exposed to...

[Things ALICE didn't want to be exposed to, but what can you do.]

Still, it would be good for us to be at full strength, all the same.

It's not as much that I hope she'll be sent here, as... well. I'd be grateful if she could remain home. But at the same time, I think we'll have a much better shot of getting home ourselves if we're all together.

...Honestly, I'm not sure which is the better option, so I'll be content to just wait and see what happens. It's not as though we have any choice over who gets brought here.

...yes, that we would. Any chance of returning home sooner is probably good to seize, not that - as you say - we will have any say in the matter.

...It's frustrating, isn't it? Having so little control over our situation. We can't do much except try our best to get home and hope that it'll work.

Fighting Selfish was much more straightforward.

Is it bad to say that I almost miss that? There were obviously complications back home, but... We never know what is around the corner here.

Or... when we might do something which could harm those around us...

It's only natural to miss it, I think. It was dangerous, but at least we knew what we were doing. And it was a part of home, as messed up as it was.

...That won't happen.

[It's not so much a prediction or an assurance, as it is a promise.]

As it was, we at least knew our power was... a more certain thing there. That we could do some good. At times, here... [A light sigh.] No, I should not think like that. [She wouldn't have, months ago. She would have admonished anyone who did. Funny what time and experience does to you.]

...[Alice wishes she could be so certain of that, in spite of any assurances she knew she already had. But she accepts it for now.] Of course, Makoto-san. I'm... counting on everyone else to make sure of that.

[A terrible thought rushes through her head that, of all the other Cures on her team, Makoto was probably the one closest to her in sheer fighting ability. That... had a certain reassurance in itself, but not one Makoto likely intended or wanted.

Because if Alice ever lost control of herself again, then Makoto probably stood chance of being able to put her down one-on-one.]

Don't worry if you have thought anything like that, though. Shortly after I had to leave the Trump Kingdom, I had... certain thoughts myself. Dark thoughts. [They wouldn't be the same thoughts, of course, but then it wasn't the same situation. But the basic concept was similar enough and Alice needed all the reassurance Makoto could offer her.] Just as long as you don't ever mistake them for the truth, you'll be fine.

Right. You can always count us. Please remember that.

And... If you ever need to talk, I'm here. Remember that too.

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