Important Public Announcement

[seemstressed]

Name: un: taru
Date: March 1st
Format: Video

_{[When the feed connects there's a moment before anyone can be spotted. All there seems to be is the backdrop of a kitchen and a lone, wooden chair set out. Soon enough Tataru's hopping up onto the chair as if to draw even more attention to herself (and add a few feet to her, uh, short stature). Up her arms go as she waves them about, determined to be seen and heard.]}

Attention, attention! After asking many people I've realized that an extremely important Eorzean holiday is unknown here! I thought that perhaps it might be celebrated since Valentione's Day was but apparently not...and I simply can't let that be!

_{[Is someone passionate about this? Seems that way.]}

What sort of holiday could be so important? Why, it's Little Ladies' Day - a celebration of all womenfolk! A day where every lady, regardless of age, race, creed or class is treated like they're the sultana themselves!

_{[To put it frank, it's an All Women Are Queens day. Who wouldn't think that's a good idea?]}

As someone from Ul'dah it's especially special, thanks to the tale of its founding! So, I've decided it's my duty as a Lalafellian lady from Ul'dah to bring it to all the ladies here! It's a day to dress up in your finest garments for a day out, eat tasty treats and best of all be attended to all day by a loyal seneschal.

_{[If you want something you've got to make it happen yourself, which seems to be the case here with Tataru. What a busybody...does she ever chill out? (The answer is no.)]}

I've already been in talks with local establishments who seem willing to participate if celebrations are held later on in the upcoming weeks, but their support won't be enough. It may be a day for ladies, but without dashing men to play their part any organizing I do will be for naught.

So! _{[She jumps off her chair, disappearing for a moment before the feed is adjusted and she can be seen again, this time far closer.]} Won't any men step up to the challenge and help this 'Little Lady' make her efforts successful? I'll be taking volunteers soon!

_{[And...that seems to be the end of it...only it's not.]}

Oh! And if anyone else would like to lend a helping hand in general I certainly wouldn't be opposed to it! There are still a few matters I'm trying to get in order, after all. Music, sweets...there's still much to be accounted for!

_{[OOC: Little Ladies' Day will be celebrated on the 22nd of March, as an addition to Eostre. Details and a proper sign-up will be posted at a later date on the OOC com for those who wish to sign their characters up for a bit of silly matchmaking/shenanigans to occur.]}

Comments

[seemstressed]

It will be a bit less vague once I have more things in order. I'm glad to have your service though! It'll be a big help.

[supersoldier]

[Did she just utterly step around his first statement and sign him up for whatever nebulous goal that is, anyway?]

I find it hard to believe that you can't provide a few more details right now.

[seemstressed]

_{[♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥]}

Back home men attend to women for the day, to make them feel special, if not a bit like a princess. The man doesn't have to be a lover or friend or even family member - sometimes pairs are formed for the day so no lady feels left out. Being an attendant can take many forms, whether it be taking said lady out for tea or helping her do an errand she may need assistance with.

My goal, if I can arrange it well enough, is to set pairs up to have a bit of fun for the day. Of course no one needs to do anything they feel uncomfortable with. If you help around the base of operations and ensure things run smoothly while looking sharp that's more than enough for me. But - you must make sure to show appreciation to at least one lady you know!

[supersoldier]

[He cannot quite discern how much of this is twisting his arm or otherwise; Tataru’s dancing along the line of obligation and comfort in a way that they seem to blend together.]

I don’t make for riveting company.

[He is detached, and has been called cold and intimidating more than once. Sephiroth is distinctly aware of it, skewing it as an argument against delving too deeply into these holiday traditions.]

Pairing up is wasted on me. But I can keep things running smoothly on the inside.

[No comment re: showing appreciation to a lady he knows.]

[seemstressed]

_{[Oh she knows you're not one for conversation or small talk, trust her. That doesn't mean she thinks you're without merit or charm in your own right, Sephiroth. She sees Potential - the same way someone with a keen eye can see a gem amid a bunch of ore. She's determined to pick you out and polish you up, if you will, whether you want to shine or not.]}

You sell yourself short, I think, but I won't ask anything too terrible of you. You've my word on that.

_{[There's a small pause.]}

I do appreciate the help though, in executing a mission like this successfully. Honest.

[supersoldier]

[If he was privy to this thought process, he might just ask whether he’s supposed to find that flattering or worrisome. But it’s the latter half that has him pausing, forging a proper answer in his mind first. A sign of that gratitude slotting into place, even if such a thing always feels so unwieldy to receive.]

You helped me. I’m holding up my part of the bargain.

[Another beat.]

But this sounds like a lot of moving parts. You had better find more than just me to help you.

[seemstressed]

Oh don't worry. I've quite a few men who I'll be recruiting for this. You won't be alone!

_{[She sounds like she's recruiting an army...and in a way she sort of is, isn't she? And, because she can't help herself...]}

Little Ladies' aside, how've you been?

[supersoldier]

[She does, though that is equal parts unsurprising and also probably preferable. This sounds like a big event the more he sees others talk about it in this post.

As for the question, Sephiroth decides on how much he wishes to say over a public feed, answering instead in a generalized way.]

I’m fine. The expedition was interesting.

[seemstressed]

_{[Lalafells are small but they're extremely extra. Big personalities, big dreams...you get the picture.]}

You should tell me all about it then! Maybe when you give me my first sword lesson?

[supersoldier]

Maybe. I can think of a couple of instances that would motivate you to hone your self-defense capabilities.

[Mostly in the form of angry Shades.]

Will you still have time for a lesson in the middle of all this preparation?

[seemstressed]

_{[In before she's sent screaming.]}

Of course I will! I'm excited for it.

[supersoldier]

[What better way to motivate than to explain how dangerous it is outside the city walls? One has to learn how to protect themselves, in the case of extenuating circumstances.]

You already have a sword for yourself?

[seemstressed]

Well...Felix lent me a knife of his? I've been practicing with that.

[supersoldier]

We’ll consider finding you a proper blade, then.

[A knife? Come now.]

[seemstressed]

_{[TO BE FAIR...it's sized to her...]}

Do you think it'll be easy to find one?

[supersoldier]

[Certainly there’s a short sword somewhere in the city.]

Simple enough, even if it’s only a practice weapon. There are some sitting unused around the Barracks.

[...]

Want to have your lesson tomorrow morning?

[seemstressed]

Bright and early?

[supersoldier]

Bright and early. 0700 hours.

[Off-handedly remembering someone else’s prior confusion at military time-]

Seven o’clock.

[seemstressed]

Seven it is!