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[ringlette]

Bonjour, Lunatia! And to those of you speaking modern language... wassup, my homies?

[ The hip and up-to-date Queen appears on feed after a few months, dolled up in her usual dress and hat while her gloved hands are laced together. Her pose looks as though she's practically begging for attention, and her smile radiates into the camera, unwavering and cheerful. ]

Today, I would like to announce an event that will soon take place at my business, Salon De Marie. I am aware that not everyone is knowledgeable of the festivity called Valentine's Day, but as an ambassador of love and romance, I could not ignore something so important for me! February 14th is the day where people celebrate romantic love in all its magnificent beauty, between them and their significant other. It can also count for those who have a crush or infatuation for someone, or even friends who feel the uttermost affection for one another. As the system here is a bit different than what we used to have back home, also moonlacing partners should be included in this!

Therefore, as for February 14th alone, we at Salon De Marie will lower the price of our services by 70% for every patron who comes in coupled with their companion! They can be your lover, or also your most faithful moonlacing partner. Polyamorous groups are also welcome! Privilege will be bestowed upon you as long as you feel a deep connection with the other party... or parties, hehe.

Moreover, most of our menu will include chocolate-based dishes. There will be cakes, pastries, crepes, hot cocoa, and more! Of course our maids and butlers will be sure to serve and offer entertainment as usual, and there will be also private rooms where you can be intimate with only the cost of a little fee. Please consider choosing us as your romantic date for Valentine's Day!

[ Clapping her hands once, she then produces a sheet from under the camera. It's a cutesy and flowery poster with a magenta-colored "ALWAYS HIRING" written fancily on it. ]

Finally, I would like to once again remind everyone that applications are always open if you want to become a staff member! Make sure to check the list of roles and compile the form entirely before sending it to me. I hope to see you there!

And that is all! Have a wonderful start of the month, and Vive la France!


[ ADDITION!!! - FILTERED AWAY FROM CHARLES-HENRI SANSON ]

[ She chuckles, re-appearing in the network shortly after ending her message. ]

My apology for the false exit, but I have one more thing to say to those who are friends or acquainted with Sanson. February 15th will be his official birthday, and I am planning to surprise him with a party over at my cafe! The organization will not be an issue - you only have to bring a gift for him, if you have not done so already. He deserves all the warmth and affection in this world, and I want him to spend a fantastic day surrounded by his loved ones.

With that being said, I shall bid you farewell and see you in a couple weeks! Vive la France!

[ ... aaaand the feed cuts off for real this time. ]

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[ringlette]

I am Marie! Enchanté, Weiss! [ Oh... wait. ]

You were one of the people who organized Ruby's birthday party, correct?

[ Weiss' name is one that is hard to forget even if you didn't know her. How amazing. ]

And you are also close with Charles... would you perhaps be his Master?

[ Yes, she did just put that out there because secrets are not really a thing here. ]

[schmisse]

Yeah, that's me.

[ Well... maybe she should get used to her name being more familiar to other people! She does have a little bit of reputation here now. ]

I am his Master, yes. [ Marie is a Servant, so... that's probably why it's relevant to her. Too bad she doesn't know who her Master is. ] Although it's not really a term I enjoy being used.

[ringlette]

[ Marie chuckles at that, now understanding the full extent of how hard it is to call someone her Master and dealing with the implications of such. ]

I do not often call my Master as such. We are very close friends, so I call him mostly by his name. It is okay not to use that term!

[ Whether or not Weiss wants to know more details about this Master, she'll have to ask, but Marie rather focuses on Sanson. ]

If he agreed to be your Servant, he must be harboring a lot of trust for you!

[schmisse]

We're learning a lot about each other and helping each other grow.

[ There's trust too, of course, but Weiss thinks that helping each other improve is more important at this time. ]

Am I allowed to ask who your Master is?

[ringlette]

[ No reason to keep it hidden, right. They're not in a Holy Grail War and there's no way she would fight Sanson by any means at this point.

So, her voice soft and her smile warm, she answers, ]

His name is Cloud! The circumstances of our contract had been... quite puzzling and unprecented, but we had a long way to trust each other and form a tight bond that will be useful during battles.

[schmisse]

Oh.

[ That's unexpected... When she looks back at this conversation later on, she's going to find it amusing. For now-- ]

I'm not your Master or anything, so I don't know if my words would mean anything, but can you keep him out of trouble?

[ Cloud is dumb and annoying and likes to get into trouble so of course Weiss would be worried... especially during Sanguis. 😣 ]

[ringlette]

[ Truly, Marie already finds this exchange very funny because of how fate has played a role in it.

But she won't laugh - she smiles, still, as Weiss makes her request. ]

I will. Despite how I, as his Servant, am supposed to be in the front lines, sometimes it feels as though he wants to protect me. It is cute as much as it is reckless of him, so I will take your words to heart.

[ Sorry for throwing you under the bus, Cloud... but yes, you're dumb. ]

If he tries to be a hero again despite having me, I shall be sure to be firm with him.

[ At worst, they could fight side by side. But it's also true that Marie would like to join the battle without needing to watch out for him all the time. He reminds her of how Ritsuka would also themself into danger sometimes... ]

[schmisse]

[ There's not much Weiss knows about Cloud at this time, but... she just wants to be sure he's okay. It worries her even more now when Marie explains what sort of relationship she has with Cloud.

That big dummy... ]

Thank you. [ Although she's not looking at the camera when she says it. This is a little embarrassing, okay??? ]

[ringlette]

No need to thank me! It is normal to worry about a friend. I have been there several times.

[ Again, because of her previous Master, or even some of her fellow Servants... life is all but boring in Chaldea. Well, was. ]

Are you two close friends?

[schmisse]

The said dork happens to be my boyfriend.

[ Weiss certainly isn't being shy about this. If Cloud doesn't want people knowing, then maybe he should have laid some ground rules. ]

[ringlette]

[ ... Oh, wow. Learning it from a third party like this gives Marie some bit of whiplash. ]

Quoi?! He did not tell me anything about that!

[ Honestly it bugs her a little that her Master didn't make word of it to her - she would definitely share the news if something similar happened to her!! Hmph! ]

Since when have you developed your relationship?

[schmisse]

W- Well, if he isn't telling, then maybe I shouldn't say anything!

[ Weiss is very particular about... privacy now, after Midorima talked to her about it. Did Cloud want to keep this a secret? She'll have to ask him soon, if that's the case.

She doesn't want it to be... She wants to be able to gush about her boys, particularly this one, because he's a big dork and he's cute. ]

... But it was on the day of Firialia!

[ In the end, Weiss tells her anyway. ]

[ringlette]

Non, non - I do want to know now! He should have not hidden it from me, his faithful Servant!

[ Which is why she's kind of glad Weiss is telling her anyway, because now her curiosity has peaked to max level.

Her hands clasp together then, smiling as she mentally ponders how far ago Firialia happened. ]

A couple months back, was it? My... just how out of touch had we been with each other? [ It makes her a little sad, and her expression changes as such. ]

[schmisse]

Maybe he does want to keep it a secret...

[ Now even she looks a little upset.

LOOK WHAT YOU'VE DONE, CLOUD. ]

[ringlette]

[ Marie inhales sharply, and then lets out a plenty frustrated sigh. Indeed, what are you doing to your Servant AND your girlfriend, Cloud? ]

I shall have a thorough talk with him. [ Her frown is sharp, though it's not directed at Weiss. ] It would have been fair if he discussed without you about keeping it secret, but as it is clearly not the case... he will face responsibility for it!

[schmisse]

Oh— well, maybe that's a little too far! [ DON'T PUNISH YOUR MASTER, MARIE!!! ] I just need to talk to him after this, that's all.

*WITH, not without... butter fingers...

[ringlette]

You and me both, really! I cannot let this slide.

[ A huff, and then she sighs, calming down. ] But worry not, I do not intend to give him too much of a hard time. I consider events such as these so important for a person, and... I would like to be informed, as one of his close friends.

[ Good thing she now knows, lest she next discovers Cloud married Weiss without her knowledge. ]

[schmisse]

[ Weiss is 100% not ready for marriage. DON'T YOU WORRY, MARIE ]

Right. Well then. I'll contact you again regarding Charles' presents, okay? And let me know what Cloud tells you. It's gotten me curious.

[ringlette]

I shall! [ Her smile returns, politely towards Weiss. ] My apologies for the brief moment of irritation. It was in no way directed at you.

[ A little nod. ]

And yes, I will wait for your contact! Thank you for this talk.