[Mari]

((Yo! These are just a collection of Valentines Day posts I didn't get to make in the mirage. Feel free to respond to them at your discretion.))

Rina (Ciel and Ringo)

It was that time of year. Valentines Day! Ciel had made Ringo a hand-written card, complete with cute little chibi drawings of Ciel and Ringo doing things together lining the whitespace along the borders, like studying together or sharing something to eat. There was, of course, a gratuitous amount of hearts. "Happy Valentines Day~! Hehe... We didn't have a White Day on my world, but a lot of worlds do, so I read up on how it usually works. I wasn't sure how we should ceberate them though, since we're both girls... Should we just treat each other on both, or pick a day..? Or is there something else you're supposed to do? I wasn't able to find anything on that." Ciel bashfully explained as she handed Ringo the card, hanging her head slightly in embarassment. The card itself read as followed.

Dear Ringo

What do you think of the word beautiful? Some people don't like being called cute because it feels diminutive. And calling someone sexy feels a bit blunt, doesn't it? But beauty is a weird word. Usually if you call someone cute or hot you know exactly what they're talking about. But when you call something beautiful, that can mean a lot of things! People can be beautiful, but so can can art, a sunset, words, irony or even just a powerful display of emotions. Just about anything can be beautiful to someone. How many other words do we understand only because of a shared subjective appreciation of the world around us? 

I think you're beautiful, and there are a lot of ways I see beauty in you. From your eyes, to your smile, to your inquisitive and brilliant mind. I also find beauty in your voice. Have you ever just really loved to listen to someone talk? Somehow just hearing you talk about your day is enough to make me feel better about mine, and I think that must be love. It's only now that I'm in love that I really start to understand why people talk about it like it's magic. It's so difficult reflect on a lot of these feelings and understand them in the way you might any other. They're complicated and rooted deep in our subconscious, influenced by things we may not even be aware of. Can you imagine trying to write up a mathematical equation to describe that?

Anyways, I think beautiful is the best way I can describe you. You're wonderful, and it's an absolute delight to be able to call myself your girlfriend. I hope you feel the same, because I never want to stop seeing your lovely smile. 

PS: I think you're pretty cute and hot too~♥
I love you!
Ciel

Ciel beamed slightly, hoping to watch Ringo read it.

Rina (Arle and Ringo)

Arle stopped by to say hello to an old friend! It seemed like they'd gone too long without seeing each other, and so she was almost uncharacteristically eager to give Ringo a hug and ask her how she was doing. "Happy Valentines Day, Ringo~! I heard you had a girlfriend now. I had no idea you had those kinds of feelings!" Arle began rather curiously. "I guess you must be busy today then. I brought you something though. I wasn't--Ow!" Arle continued, only to softly yelp and pull her hand back as a piranha plant gave it a little nip. This was what she got for keeping too much stuff in her bag of holding, she supposed. She quickly slipped something out of her bag though, presenting it to Ringo. It was a DVD set! The box looked pretty rough, likely from being exposed to the elements or dropped and abused. However, nothing about it suggested the discs inside were broken. Thankfully, if one checked they'd find the discs were all safe in jewel cases, relatively intact compared to the box itself. The box had a young woman with blonde ondangos in a rather classic magical girl outfit, striking a pose. A smash spirit manifested itself over Arle's shoulder, as if to look down at the set. "...Huh? That looks a lot like me." the Serena smash spirit remarked. "It does?" Arle hesitantly asked, giving the box a good lookover. "Yeah, in fact that's--...me. Did I become a movie star??" the smash spirit added. "Uuum... I'm not sure! ...Well, you're really rocking that outfit, that's for sure." Arle hesitantly responded, unsure how to answer that question. It was very possible the answer was yes, but then it was also possible something even weirder was going on. "This just got picked up by Ashe a while back. She collects things like this while she's out exploring ruined areas. I felt kind of bad that we don't share things with you more often, and thought it might be nice to bring you something to watch! I kinda liked it anyway~ Hehe." Arle explained, offering Ringo the box set. "You can borrow it to watch if you want. Or you could visit us at the Magical Girl's Society and we could watch it together! I don't know if Ciel ever mentioned it, but you're always welcome." Arle added, beaming brightly at the other.

Rina (Arle, Shin!Arle and Schezo)

"...Are you serious?" Arle asked, rather unamused to find Shin!Arle waiting for her at Schezo's doorstop. "No, but I am here." Shin!Arle replied with a lite smirk. "...Why do we keep meeting like this?" Arle asked in bewilderment. "Drawn together across space and time, I suppose." Shin!Arle replied, not paying it much thought. Soon though, they'd be greeting Schezo at his door. "Happy Valentines~!" Arle greeted. "--I mean, I hope you don't mind that it isn't actually Valentines Day. It turns out one day isn't a lot of time to tell everyone you care about what they mean to you, y'know? Plus at least four people hatched insane schemes to force me to go on dates with them, and I didn't want them to bother us here..." Arle awkwardly explained. "We have cards and hugs." Shin!Arle remarked rather light-heartedly, drawing Arle back out of her thoughts. "--Right!" Arle relented, handing Schezo a card. It had a rather goofy looking sketch of Arle wearing what appeared to be a headband and pointing a sword at the reader drawn in it and read:

Be mine!!

(Drawing)

...I mean my Valentine.

Shin!Arle's card in contrast was enchanted. It opened to reveal a sort of illusory stationary that showed a vision of Shin!Arle, clad in blue, sitting with Schezo and watching the stars together. ...Or was that Arle? It had to be Shin!Arle, right? As the events being depicted were not of something Schezo likely remembered. Though silent, the scene shifted and moved like a movie. It looked like they'd set up camp for the night and were traveling together. Schezo could watch it for as long as he wanted. It seemed like they were enjoying each other's company, and eventually started to cook some snacks over the fire. However, Carbuncle bounced by stole Arle's meal from her moments before sahe could eat it, leaving her with a defeated expression on her face. A few moments later though, Schezo offered to share with her and she scooted closer, leaning against him. Later, she'd fall asleep on him there, apparently having overestimated how awake she was.

"...It'll replay itself every time you open it." Shin!Arle explained. Both girls were waiting for Schezo to be done with their cards so that they could give him a pair of hugs--one from each side.

heirtothemonado (Zelda and Midna)

"...Buying something for someone special?" a shop owner asked as Zelda put forth the coins for an imitation boquette. Zelda slowly nodded. "Heh. He must be one lucky man. Don't see too many women coming through here buying flowers for their husbands." the shop owner commented somewhat light-heartedly. "...Unless he's..." the shopkeeper added after a moment somewhat hesitantly. "...No, but that's the thing. 'He'... is a woman." Zelda softly replied "--No kidding?? ...Huh." the shop-owner replied, taken off guard for a moment. This was understandably even more unusual than expected. "...It's not what I expected either. I have no idea how to conduct myself with another woman. Not in.. that way." Zelda awkwardly explained. "...Well, d'ya like flowers?" the shopkeeper asked.Zelda hesitated a moment before nodding in understanding. "Then I think you're on the right track. I bet she probably appreciates some of the same things you do!" the shopkeeper replied. ...Huh. Zelda could see thw sidom in that.

Heading home, she decided that, in addition to giving Midna flowers, she'd also try holding her and telling her she loved her today. That sounded nice. Slipping inside, she delicately handed the flowers over to Midna before scooping her into her embrace and hugging her to her chest rather affectionately, whispering those three words into her ear as she carried her about the house for a bit, just kinda smothering her with love for a moment. It was weirdly cheery for her, but then being in love did tend to do that to someone.

PolarStarQuote (Peach and Samus)

Ta-da! A royal letter from her heirness. Upon opening it, a horde of disemodied pink kissy lips rushed out and swarmed Samus like bees! Only instead of buzzing and stinging, they smooched Samus all over her face to the tune of Peach's giggling voice! After a few moments they dissipated, leaving Samus covered in kissy lip marks. The note inside read as followed:

Dear Samus

I do hope this letter found you well~! I also hope that it found your face well. It would be quite disasterous if the spell inside were to be released early--especially if it were sat on! It's the month of love, and I've much love to give! However, this letter is special--It's for the woman who needs my kisses the most. Thank you, Sammy~! I hope to see you at the Magical Girl's Society sometime!

Coolshaymin (Peach and Rosalina)

Two silky hand wrapped themselves around Rosalina's waist, gently tugging her closer. Peach held Rosalina against her in a tender fashion, just kind cuddling her there for a moment. And realy, who needed more than to hold or be held sometimes? It was a cozy thing. After a moment, she leaned in and whispered a sweet little "I love you~" in Rosalina's ear before letting go. "I do hope you are keeping me in your heart, even if you are quite busy, Rosie~" Peach thoughtfully added.

[PolarStarQuote]

Writing, Writing, Scribbling, Scribbling....Work seemed to drag for the poor Bounty Hunter, as Samus sat at her desk, using a black ink pen to simply sign for documents, write up new ones, officiate application approval, Deny requests from Rave Toad...Samus was going out of her mind of boredom at this point, as she stretched after her fourth application approval of the day, Sighing as she looked back at the tower of paperwork she had left. "Guuuuh..." Samus groaned a little. Couldnt Mephiles of just stayed as Sonic for a little longer to at least finish up his paperwork days??


"Samus! Samus!" Samus's Alphamon would yell, suddenly storming in, carrying in a...Letter? A formal looking one at that, sealed with a big, royal red heart and signed for Samus as well. "You got an E-mail...Erm, Sorry, Regular mail. I think it may be important, regardless." Alphamon would say, as Samus took it, immediately getting a whiff of the perfume used on it...She knew that scent anywhere. Smelled like what Samus now associated with the very concept of Love. Peaches! "Ohh...OH." Samus would say, suddenly shocked to realize what today actually was. It was the month of love, wasnt it?! Samus totally forgot about it, she had nothing planned for Peach!

Samus gulped, as she slowly removed the wax heart seal, Peeling it back and-- Love magic is a crazy thing, you know that? Samus was taken aback by the sudden flying lips, wondering if this was a trick at first flying at her, but only to be suddenly bombarded with kisses, smooches, pecks and 'Mwah~!'s, Leaving Samus stunned, bright red in the cheeks as they slowly vanished with the melodic tune of Peach's laughter heard around her, as she looked at the letter, reading it...Phew. Samus felt extra lucky to know that Alphamon was such a reliable mailman to not peek in her mail.

"E-erm...Are you okay, Samus?"Alphamon would ask, as Samus would look at the letter, Unsure whether to wipe off the kisses covering her face, leave them on for just a bit longer to bask in the love she felt. But one thing was certain. Samus was smiling wide, Softly giggling herself, as her sour mood from earlier fading away, as she quickly took her own piece of fresh paper, putting it to the desk and beginning to write...

"Dear Princess Peach,

Yes, The Letter found me well, Thank you. You really know how to brighten my day in the most extravagant ways, huh? Im sorry ive been so busy as to not be able to see you myself today, But i promise as soon as im done, ill head straight to the MGS to see you myself, With a gift of myself in Tow. I wont spoil the secret, however-- You'll just have to wait~

The Chozo dont have much of a saying or way with romantic gestures, but Old Bird once told me when he first adopted me,  That Family can not be defined by Blood, and Family is far more important than any Blood in your body. I feel that so strongly with you, Peach. You feel like part of my family, and you are more important than anything i could give.

I will see you soon.

Love, Samus Aran.

P.S.; I know its not quite as many as yours, but..."

And with that, Samus would quickly move to her lower drawer of her desk, Producing a Zero-suit Blue colored lipstick, painting her own lips with it and giving the Letter her very own Blue-tinted Kiss, before wrapping the letter in an envelope, Stamping it with a Life Itself Governmental stamp, and giving it to Alphamon. "Make sure this gets to Peach at the MGS, Please." Samus would say, as Alphamon would nod, Taking the letter and quickly walking off, as Samus sighed lovingly... Before making a call. There was a jewlery store in Bright wing lane...Maybe they could have something just perfect.

[Rina]

Ringo

Ah, Valentine's Day cards and gifts. She was so busy in the lab work that she never really did take some time off to write up anything for Ciel. The card is bound to bring a smile to her face, and the DVDs should help her unwind after a long day in the lab. The player should be at the Society, although she hasn't really memorized where is what as she hasn't visited much. All is good, right?

...but upon receiving the gifts, something bothered her.

"Ecolo..."

...She hasn't seen Ecolo. She needs to make things right with him... Putting the DVDs and Ciel's card aside, she racked her brains to try and write something for him.

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Schezo

Schezo wasn't really expecting anything for Valentine's Day. 'lo and behold, Schezo finds Arle (both of them) right at the door. He heard a knock, he opened the door, and there are cards for him! Eyes wide, he was surprised he was remembered, unfolding the card before the two. They'd likely want his reaction. Arle's card...

"Ah-"

...Is this supposed to be a self-aware joke? It amused him, but now he feels awkward and self aware of his vocabulary for just a moment. As for "Scarlet"'s card...He kept quiet to watch a campfire scene playing along. It was probably a memory long erased, but it felt wistful. A memory of an adventure they had a time ago, recalling one of the more light-hearted and serene moments in the past.

With a smile on his face, he pulled the two in for a hug!

"Thank you."

And in the back of his mind, he decided to make a note: Browse the mall for a gift by March 14.

It'd be his first White Day in years.

[heirtothemonado]

One month. One month. That's how long it had taken Midna to find a suitable gift for Zelda. And she had turned up empty. Nothing she had found seemed quite right for her. One was too flashy. Another too simple, And yet another was just plain outlandish. Now  it was the very last day of the month, and Midna had given up. She hadn't found anything for Zelda. And now she never would. With a slump of her small shoulders, she set back to the house.

Where she was pleasantly surprised by the flowers that Zelda handed her as soon as she walked into the door. Followed closely by Zelda herself scooping her up into a loving hug. As Midna listened to Zelda whisper in her ear, again and again, her worries started to melt away. Perhaps she was worried for nothing. Maybe the presents weren't that important. Maybe what the month was all about was letting the people you really care about know just how much they mean to you. Resting her head against Zelda's shoulder as she carried her around the house, Midna whispered into Zelda's ear

"I love you too"