A fine accomplishment. ( Is that dry humour, or ...? It's a mystery. ) All is well, I assure you.
( And now... the stumbling block. The problem is that, while Herian is able to be friendly and humorous and sometimes even charming with those dear to her, those people currently number at about two who are presently in Kirkwall; Cosima and Saoirse, and the latter has the advantage of knowing her all her life. She also has the dubious honour of being the reason Herian is calling.
There's a long hesitation, in which she's trying to figure out how to go about this, and second-guessing that it may, in fact, be a terrible idea, and interfereing, and possibly not what Saoirse would want, despite their recent conversation. )
Ah— I hope you can forgive me the presumption, but I've some information that I think may be to your interests, regarding a mutual acquaintance. It is not a matter of any delicacy, I assure you, only that... you are her friend, so I thought you'd care to know when her birthday falls, in case you should have some desire to acquire a gift.
As someone who's come very close to turning into one, I like to think it is.
[He's gotten lost in a blizzard before. Let him tell you, it sucks something fierce.
But enough of that. Herian's giving him some prime info, and though she can't see it, he's grinning. Though she might be able to hear it in his voice when he talks again.]
Saoirse? So her birthday's coming up? I totally wanna know when.
i wish i use that VICTORY POSE emote in a subject line
( She sure can. She can hardly speak for Prompto's feelings or their nature, but at the very least he seems genuinely fond of Saoirse, and that is something. )
The thirtieth day of Haring. You've a few days, yet. ( A moment, and— ) Perhaps better not to let her know you know ahead of the date. She may suspect my involvement.
Yeah, it won't be anything nuts, pinky swear! [Partly because he can't afford to anyway, and partly because yeah, he's not sure that'd be wise.] Is there anything you'd think that she'd really like? Or really wants? I... well, uh, I've never gotten a present for a woman besides my mom before, so I don't want to buy her something she's gonna hate.
[Appreciative of the thought or not, he still wants her to like the gift.]
She certainly is. But you strike me as someone having a few tricks up her sleeve.
There is a certain value in practical gifts, ( she starts, though there is a hesitation. )
Mages of the Circle had limitations on what material goods we could realistically come to acquire, let alone keep. Something that is... beautiful or charming for its own sake, rather than having a particular use could be worth considering, especially if it is something easily kept with her. A necklace, perhaps, or something of that sort.
[Prompto perks up a bit at the suggestion of jewelry. That sounds like a proper birthday gift, and he thinks he can reasonably find something for her.]
Gotcha. I'll definitely find something for her. Thanks, Herian.
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I'm totally overselling it but shhh
( And now... the stumbling block. The problem is that, while Herian is able to be friendly and humorous and sometimes even charming with those dear to her, those people currently number at about two who are presently in Kirkwall; Cosima and Saoirse, and the latter has the advantage of knowing her all her life. She also has the dubious honour of being the reason Herian is calling.
There's a long hesitation, in which she's trying to figure out how to go about this, and second-guessing that it may, in fact, be a terrible idea, and interfereing, and possibly not what Saoirse would want, despite their recent conversation. )
Ah— I hope you can forgive me the presumption, but I've some information that I think may be to your interests, regarding a mutual acquaintance. It is not a matter of any delicacy, I assure you, only that... you are her friend, so I thought you'd care to know when her birthday falls, in case you should have some desire to acquire a gift.
no it's glorious
[He's gotten lost in a blizzard before. Let him tell you, it sucks something fierce.
But enough of that. Herian's giving him some prime info, and though she can't see it, he's grinning. Though she might be able to hear it in his voice when he talks again.]
Saoirse? So her birthday's coming up? I totally wanna know when.
i wish i use that VICTORY POSE emote in a subject line
The thirtieth day of Haring. You've a few days, yet. ( A moment, and— ) Perhaps better not to let her know you know ahead of the date. She may suspect my involvement.
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[SO FEW DAYS TO FIGURE OUT A GIFT AND GET IT FOR HER.]
Ooooh, so this is a secret and all? Gotcha, I won't let her know. Though she's gonna know someone told me when I give her something.
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( And there is possibly the hint of a smile in her voice. )
Aye, but it will be done, and she will be unable to scold me for your knowing.
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[What a schmoop]
Truuuuue, it'd be too little too late to be able to do anything about it. Might not stop her from scolding you for it anyway though.
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but perhaps the concern was unnecessary. )
She can be fearsome, aye, but I am well equipped to defend myself. Worry not, Serah.
( OR DO. Or don't. What's the worst Saoirse would do? )
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[Appreciative of the thought or not, he still wants her to like the gift.]
She certainly is. But you strike me as someone having a few tricks up her sleeve.
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Mages of the Circle had limitations on what material goods we could realistically come to acquire, let alone keep. Something that is... beautiful or charming for its own sake, rather than having a particular use could be worth considering, especially if it is something easily kept with her. A necklace, perhaps, or something of that sort.
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Gotcha. I'll definitely find something for her. Thanks, Herian.
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You're welcome. Let me know if there's any matters with which you require further assistance.