( video; un: benefic )

[aheroipray]

[ The woman looking to the camera has probably been through worse. She looks like there's some powdered sugar on her nose, her glasses are askew, and her sweater definitely has some chocolate smudges, but hey... at least her rabbit ears are fine? At the very least, she looks determined, like the utter mess behind her isn't fazing her in the slightest. ]

There are others here who celebrate by making their gifts, aren't there? Whether it be Firialia or Starlight or - anything, really. Since we're all ushered away here... or, well - supposed to be? Is anyone truly braving that icy tundra? - either way, since many of us are here, perhaps it'd be helpful to make gifts together.

I imagine those who have just appeared here may not have much in the way of Chroma to buy anything if they have someone close to them here, and there are some of us who are doubtless better with our hands than finances. The villa I managed to rent is far too big for just two people, so I've no problem having a few over if one wishes not to craft alone.

I'm not stepping out into that snow if I can help it. [ She grimaces. ] It's simply not good weather for a desert-dweller.

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[menphina]

Didn't take you to be a desert-dweller. Thought viera were supposed to live in forests?

[ Though she does look amusing and messy... ]

What're you crafting, lass?

[aheroipray]

[ Oh, fuck. Oh fuck. Allumette manages to shrug it off with a shift of her glasses, hiding her nervous tic. ]

Viera who are born in the wood don't always live there for the rest of their lives. I arrived in Ul'dah a handful of years ago now.

[ It's a good thing she spent so much time around the Viis on the First. It's not like any of that is a lie...! ]

I'm attempting a cake one of my friends used to make, but I was never the best cook and neither is Princess. We're both a little useless in this respect. My pillows are coming out much better.

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[aglows]

( She watches the video feed with a sigh, looking up and down at the mess Allu has made with a reproachful eye. )

Are you trying to cook again?

[menphina]

[ She doesn't know her well enough to notice, but she does notice how flustered she gets. Maybe the question seems intrusive? She does know that viera rarely show themselves after all. Though she's sure there would have been some reaction to viera in Ul'dah some years back, but who knows. Maybe they were better at concealing themselves. Or maybe it was just the norm for her world... ]

Interesting. You'll have to tell me more about it, then. I've only run into viera very recently.

[ The mention of cake makes her ears flick up in interest. ]

I'm no better at cooking, but I did know a "princess" back home who did enjoy it. She'd feed my brother all the time.

[ She smiles then— ]

So someone else from your world is here. How fortunate. That means you won't be alone during Starlight.

[aheroipray]

Don't give me that look! It's not coming out terribly. It's edible, just... not as good as Pimelle's.

Though, really, no one's is.

[aglows]

Yours usually are burnt. And taste like salt.

[aheroipray]

Well, Princess is from the Steppe, so I'm not even sure they celebrate Starlight all the way over there. She's usually off with family in Kugane around this time.

[ She sighs, shoulder slumping slightly, though she scratches her cheek afterward. She's not going to deny that she missed her friends and is happy to have Dunya with her... no, that's not true. She would absolutely deny it in public, at least. In private, probably not. ]

And I'm usually taking care of the company... it'll be strange to spend it together, but not unwelcome. Though you said you knew of a princess at home? A true princess or just someone who was very princess-like?

[aheroipray]

That's rich coming from you, Little Miss Half-Baked.

[aglows]

It's not my fault the oven didn't get hot enough!

[aheroipray]

Of course it isn't.

Either way, it came out just fine! It's not as buttery as her's, but I can't even begin to think of what I did wrong there.

[aglows]

Did you want me to taste it?

( She sounds hesitant. )

[aheroipray]

[ No faith. ]

If you did, it'd taste fine!

[aglows]

If you say so.

[aheroipray]

Stop acting as if you've accepted some heavy burden, it's a piece of cake. Quite literally!

[aglows]

When you know half of your baking tastes of salt, you too would be apprehensive!

[aheroipray]

You haven't even tried it! You've no idea if I've gotten better!

[aglows]

( A deep, weary sigh. )

I guess.

I'll come try it... But it better not make me sick!

[aheroipray]

You have so much Starlight charity within you. Please contain yourself. [ Heavy sarcasm. ]

[menphina]

I don't know about the Steppe all too much— but around Yanxia, people did celebrate the shift of season to heavensturn.

[ She's noting her reactions, just filing them away for now. Just a force of habit now, after everything. ]

... she was a real princess. A collective family of nobles that had to go into hiding after their homes were invaded. Last I heard, she'd chosen to become an adventurer and see more of the world.

[ There's a small, warm smile at the memory. ]

Sounds like those tales of the Ruby Princess, though that one lived in the ocean if I recall the stories right. This one lived on the surface, far in the mountains. Maybe you'd know more. The Kojin traders would often speak of the Warrior of Light visiting them.

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[aheroipray]

Interesting. Princess is - was? ... perhaps is?

[ Did the Naadam count as her taking back her "crown"? ] Ugh - that's too confusing, whenever you two meet you're free to ask her if she's still an actual princess. Though I think we'd call it a different matter.

[ She balks a little, embarrassed that she was so blatantly put on the spot and named as a Warrior of Light. She can feel her face getting warm. ]

W... well, um - yes, I know of the tale of the Ruby Princess. Um, the... problem with that is... I...

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[aheroipray]

I... can't swim. So meeting the Kojin was... not really... my area.

[menphina]

[ This is different. ]

... you might have to explain yourself a bit more, lass. How'd your adventures around Othard go, then?

[ Strange, every Warrior of Light she did mention this to spoke about the same circumstances about their journey to Othard. Then again, with so many from different existences... maybe this one didn't go the same path? Perhaps? ]

[aheroipray]

This is why I don't like saying I'm one of them - really, that's hardly true...

Being one of five Warriors of Light, I've never truly saved anyone or anything. Everyone already has it covered, you could say. If it helps, just don't think of me as one of them - just an adventurer who knows them.

[aglows]

Ha ha, you're so funny, Allu.

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[im_gonna_heal_u]

Do you need help? You kinda look like you do.

[ Konoka is noting that messy look. ]

I haven't hand crafted anything in a long time. What kinds of stuff do you make?