starfishlovesyou | ★3rd Star☆ [Video/Action]

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[The video opens to show Fuuko scribbling away at a piece of paper on the table of her apartment. Stopping for a moment to admire what she has drawn... Then switching to a coloured crayon and continuing.]

Now Kotomi-san is here that means Fuuko should add another one. One for Daisy-san too.

[She seems to be talking to herself as she draws and colours in a little more. A minute or so later, Fuuko holds up her work for the journals to see. Seems as though she was working on a 'Get Well Soon' card. Moving the card away from the journal, Fuuko starts speaking in a very hushed tone.]

Fuuko made this to give Nagisa-san. If you know Nagisa-san and want her to get better even sooner then Fuuko insists you sign this card! Even if you don't know her you should sign it anyway! Fuuko can probably draw some starfish on the back... Fuuko is being quiet so not to disturb Nagisa-san!

[She stands up and leaves the card on a table, moving into her room for a moment to fetch a scarf, mittens and other warm clothing before returning.]

Fuuko will be waiting by the fountain in the plaza if you want to come and write Nagisa-san a message... And don't forget about the Starfish Festival!! Fuuko intends to make it one of the best festivals this place has ever seen!

Fuuko is going out for a moment Nagisa-san!! [Picking up the card and the journal, leaving it open as she makes her way over to the plaza.]

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[Like she said, Fuuko will be standing out by the fountain with the card in her hands. She's also brought along a bunch of coloured crayons for people to write in the card with if they would like to.]

(Interpret my Fuuko's terrible drawings of dangos how you like. A few them could look like anyone, so feel free to take them however you want to.)

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[Hmm... She remembers being told how nice Daisy is, and how tall she is. The suit of armor doesn't seem to be coming up however.] Nagisa-san never mentioned this. Is that really warmer than a coat and scarf Daisy-san? Fuuko find it hard to believe! [It looks all cold and metallic, not the warmest of things.]

Will you be able to sign the card like that? Fuuko doesn't want the card to be damaged.

It's a sealed environment. Like a space suit. There's a layer that keeps me at a good temperature at all times.

[She leans down, eventually to sit beside the fountain... And to give further proof, she decides to risk the cold, and actually remove her helmet. Even if it's damned cold.]

I know how to use it. Sometimes I don't realize I'm wearing it. [... It is the truth. Part of the reason other Spartans are worse when it comes to the time they spend in armor.] I can sign the card like this.

[Like a space suit huh? Well Fuuko isn't too sure how they function, but if there's a layer in there keeping Daisy inside then she understands enough.

Fuuko will head on over to sit beside the fountain also once she removes the helmet. Hey, it really is Daisy! :D]

Fuuko doesn't understand everything about this, but as long as you're warm and not in reality some weird robot then that is fine! [Smile.] Good! What's your favourite colour Daisy-san? [So Fuuko knows which crayon to pick out for her.]

Red's always been my favourite.

[... Hm. It occurs to Daisy that the colour is rather recurrent in her life, as well.

She looks at the card, then looks at the smaller girl to extend her hand; it is so since metal tends to get cold in winter, and Fuuko may not like being touched by cold metal.]

[Red it is! Taking a red crayon and card and offering it out to Daisy. Were she aware of it, Fuuko would be thankful for being spared the shock of cold.]

Make sure you write something really nice. Something that when you read it back to yourself it brings a smile to your face!

[She probably is. Daisy touched Kotomi's shoulder. In winter. In full armor.]

I will, ma'am.

[She takes it -- as if the armored fingers were natural parts of her hand. While the crayon and the paper seemed delicate to her, she does not damage either object. There are a whole lot of Dangos here Nagisa would rather not see damaged.]

... She's going to like this.

[And wonders about the big dango with bangs.

The Chief closes her eyes to think of a message. Then, she writes:

You have friends from your world and from this one hoping you improve. You made that many for a reason,

She pauses. Formality had always been a part of her since her conscription. Referring to her by her last name in a sentimental letter... She finally realizes why some people hate when she does that. It's distance. It's cold.

Nagisa.

Get well. You read us?

When she prepares to sign, she almost writes a zero -and the subsequent two and three-. And instead, writes "Daisy". It will take her a long while before she gets rid of either habit. But she's improving.]

[It sounds almost painful. Too coooold!

Watching as best she can at what's being written from where she's standing. Fuuko can tell that Daisy had definitely put some thought into what she was writing. After all, she seemed to be exhibiting a level of concentration Fuuko had never even considered applying to signing a card.

Once she's finished, Fuuko will step closer so to finish reading the entire message that was left for Nagisa. After reading it though, she takes her step back and smiles up at Daisy.]

Great! Nagisa-san will no doubt enjoy reading that, especially if Fuuko enjoyed reading it too and it isn't even addressed to Fuuko.

[It feels a little bizarre, so against everything she had been taught about keeping emotions in check. For a long time, about the way she thought all worlds worked. But, when she reads again what she wrote... she realizes the ways in which she is mistaken.

She lets out a smile.]

Thank you, Fuuko. [She sets the crayon over the fountain. Her left fingers grasp her helmet, but do not rise it.] I hope she does. I'm not much of a writer, though. Maybe others will write better things than I will.

Fuuko can already tell, without a doubt, that what you have written today will cheer Nagisa-san up to no end!

[Stopping to think for a moment, and then bringing a hand up and shaking a finger in the air in Daisy's direction.] You could have fooled Fuuko. You are a fine writer, and this message here proves it. Others may write better things, but your message is among Fuuko's favourites! [...] Nagisa-san will agree! [Seeing as it is her card and all.]

[It's a pretty big claim in Daisy's eyes, the way Fuuko puts it.]

... I hope you are right. I've never imagined becoming a writer.

...

But thanks.

[However... with the kind of experiences she has gone through in only twenty years, she'd make a hell of a series of books hadn't her life been meant to be classified to hell and back.

Daisy kneels, once again an attempt to even out their differences in height.]

When will the card be delivered, ma'am?

No problem! [It was a sweet and well thought out message, worthy of that sort of praise.]

Fuuko can't wait for Nagisa-san to see it, so once Fuuko gets home Nagisa-san will receive it then. Fuuko will deliver it as soon as possible! [But she'll probably stay out a little longer to catch some more people and see if they want to sign the card.]

I understand. [Daisy thought Fuuko would do that. Her message had truth in its' way of cheering Nagisa up, enough for there to be a lot of people to sign it.] Just stay warm as long as you're out here. If you girls need something else... I'll stay in touch.

Don't worry, Fuuko won't be here for much longer. Fuuko is pretty warm like this anyway! [Snuggling her head down into her coat a little to prove how warm it is. Fact: It's very warm.] Thank you very much Daisy-san! We're lucky to know someone as caring as you.