1st craft. [video]

[cheir]

[ This is a very solemn-looking young lady!

... Well, before, it was just black and several noises, one of which sounded like a different application opening entirely and some sounds of hushed frustration because you know what, technology can't love all of us, it is a fickle mistress, etc. But it's okay!! Because the aforementioned young lady is here now and looking so serious that she can't have possibly been frazzled six seconds ago!

No one will ever know. ]

Hello. My name is Fiore Forvedge Yggdmillennia, and I have a request for those liste-- ah, watching. I've been here a few weeks, and...

[ A pause. The camera slowly tilts to reveal that Fiore's actually sitting in a wheelchair, and there's a certain tightness to her features for those observant enough. As though she's in pain, but happily determined to ignore it and carry on. ]

To phrase it simply, I believe I'll be requiring quite a bit of Chroma for certain purposes, and as such, I'd like to ask if anyone would be willing to... earn it with me. Hand-holding, specifically, as anything beyond that will be entirely determined by the content of your character and only after a lengthy discussion.

[ Okay, so she might not have dealt with hugs or kisses yet, either. Please help her. ]

I understand that this may seem like a lot to ask from someone most of you don't know, but if you'd be willing to discuss this further with me, I'm sure I can find something to offer in return.

Thank you for liste-- watching.

[ It actually takes her like an additional forty seconds to turn it off after she stops speaking, but she's trying. ]

Comments

[cheir]

I see no problem with that.

[ And sure enough, she'll lift her right hand to clasp Rei's. ]

[cheir]

Ah, well... then thank you regardless, Titus Alexius. You're truly kind.

[cheir]

[ Fiore arrives shortly, taking in the surroundings with slightly widened eyes. It won't do her any good if she accidentally falls in, so she'll be even more cautious maneuvering her wheelchair around. ]

Thank you again for your help.

[ And he's... huge... ]

[cheir]

... Ah. Well, then! Where are you now?

[cheir]

If nothing else, I'm glad this is at least a mutual benefit.

[ She feels less bad. ]

[assyrian]

That’s right. There’s no need for you to rush things.

[ She acknowledges. From her standpoint, they had all the time in the world, until they didn’t. It was all beyond their control, which annoys Semiramis, but it is what it is. ]

Besides, after such a tedious war, I have found comfort in the rest and relaxation of this world.

[cheir]

... I see.

[ Well, then. ]

I would have helped regardless, but I will certainly keep that in mind.

[cheir]

... It's all right. If you're fine with it, I can make my way to your address.

[ She'll trust at least for this much. ]

[cheir]

... Are we imagining "fun" as the same thing?

[cheir]

[ The door will swing open soon enough, and Fiore's smiling gently in greeting behind it. ]

Hello. I'm glad you were able to make it!

[cheir]

Then that's what I'll do.

[ Simple enough. ]

[byanyother]

Mm, it’s hard to say, fun could mean so many things.

[ Except it’s not hard to say at all. ]

What would you consider fun?

[takingchances]

Good, we'll keep tabs together then.

[cheir]

It doesn't bother you, Assassin? Being away from it all?

[ From her faction? ]

[veryhuman]

Yes.

I also am requiring a lot of Chroma for something. So, this works out well.

[princeliers]

[He had not even realized she was in a wheelchair... but either way! The gigantic Zora comes over to her, 10 feet and all. He nodded at her words of thanks, gesturing her to head towards his living room area, at least he could sit there with her.]

Not a problem! I am glad that you accepted, we will hold hands and gain a lot of Chroma on this day!

[cheir]

[ Ten feet tall... that's a height she can never hope to aim for, but she smiles ruefully and guides herself towards the living room. ]

I've come to realize that I can't be too stubborn about contact in a place like this... not when it's something necessary.

[princeliers]

True, I suppose you can't...

[As they made their way to his living room area he simply turned towards her, now sitting down on a nearby rug all so that he could at least be closer to her in height. It seemed like he was still taller than her, not quite eye level, but it was enough! A chair would make him still far too high, he thought.]

However, you cannot push yourself. When it comes to things like this, there is a delicate balance! Only do what you are most comfortable with, yes?

[To make a point, he held out his hand to her.] Here.

[heptagram]

We caught each other at a good time, I guess, since we didn't have plans.

Oh, right, perhaps I should come in, right? [She felt silly just talking and so on with one of them in the hall still.]

[incandescentfaith]

[Aw hey, warm hands. Good.]

So, did your video get a lot of takers? Or just people trying to tease you?

[cheir]

Right. This is just the first step, but it may be a step I'm lingering on for awhile.

[ But she appreciates the gesture, grasping his hand with hers. She's still not really prepared for the pleasant sensation, but... surely sooner or later, she'll be used to it. ]

[hoodstar]

( He makes sure to send a text back, saying he’s on his way. While it does take some time to get the directions and follow them out, Ichiro ends up making his way to her place.

He’s not exactly nervous at the prospect but it is pretty new to him. Since he’s hurting for chroma himself, it’ll just help them both out.

So he knocks. )

[galatining]

Very well then, I hope to see you soon.

[He sends her the address, strangely happy at the thought of having a guest.]

[cheir]

Oh?

... Well, then, it seems we have something in common.

[ Although hopefully his isn't health-related. ]

[cheir]

[ There's a muffled response along the lines of "just a minute", and sure enough, the door opens shortly after. Fiore wheels herself back to give him room to enter, smiling apologetically. ]

I'm sorry for the wait, but thank you for coming out this way.