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[sheepworrying]

[Wolf took the day off from work today, but he's definitely keeping busy. The NV films him at the makeshift kitchen table in his apartment, hard at work on... well. A lot of things.

He's currently in the middle of arranging a huge bouquet of colorful flowers, and actually doing a passable job at it. On the table behind him is a stack of letters written in curly black script, topped off by a tremendous valentine with red paper and white lace. It's homemade, with letters in glitter and ribbon glued together. The end result looks very much like a preschool art project.

Those who are familiar with Wolf will recognize the rather manic demeanor that characterizes him during the full moons, with wide, bright eyes and nearly boundless energy. He's humming and singing pleasantly as he works.]

L... is for the way you look at me!

E... is for seeing you eeeeveryday!

A! Is awe-inspiringly-- [A beat, where he glances at the camera and waggles his eyebrows] alluring and!

H! Is... [He drifts off.] for something I need to figure out before I send her this stack of love letters through the course of the day, hrrrrr... hahahaha.

[He sighs longingly, finishing up his bouquet with a red ribbon and then turning to the camera.]

My fellow Newcomers! Let me tell you-- let me just tell you. For a long time, I thought that we were eternally separated from the people of this city, just from the fact that we were misplaced here by the twisting tides of fate!

WELL. My mind has been changed. Because now I know, now I know without a doubt... that two people separated by time and space and dimensions and the Core all their lives can come together and blossom from total strangers into that most magnificent of all bonds... love! True, pure, perfect love!

[Another longing sigh and he sweeps the bouquet up off the table.] Arooooooooooooooo, my Leah! I didn't think I'd ever find a mate in this cold, cruel world! And now that I've found her, I don't know how I ever lived without her! Oh, make no mistake about it! I am in LOVE!

[And suddenly, he turns on a dime, shifting instantly to a vicious, angry tone--] EVEN IF YOU ROTTEN DOGS AT THE GOSSIP RAGS CAN'T UNDERSTAND THAT! AND YOU KNOW WHO I'M TALKING ABOUT, HRRRRRRR! YOU LEAVE ONE MORE MESSAGE FOR ME AND I'M GONNA TEAR YOU LIMB FROM LIMB, LITTLE MISS MCMURDOCH! [A sharp intake of breath.] I refuse to feed your gossip!

[He pauses, then takes a deep breath, lets it out, and grins.] Oh, all right. One piece of gossip, I can tell you that.

[He moves towards the camera, conspiratorially whispering with a huge grin on his face.]

Huff-puff! Clear out your calendars, friends and fellows... I think there's going to be some wedding bells coming up here pretty soon...

[He chuckles, sighs dreamily, then turns off the NV.]

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[gaveherwings]

You don't suppose you're perhaps ...

Coming on too strong?

[sheepworrying]

[Just a bit pissy.] What? No! Why would I be coming on strong?

Huff-puff, LOVE is the strongest thing in the world!

[gaveherwings]

And sometimes that can be quite overwhelming!

[sheepworrying]

Horrrrrrrrr, you're tellin' me! I've been busy in here all morning long! It's like there's nothing I won't do to show how much I love her!

[gaveherwings]

No, I mean.... overwhelming.

[sheepworrying]

How could my affection be overwhelming? There's nothing I wouldn't do for her! I'd crawl up a mountain! I'd swim across the sea! I'd throw myself in a fire for her any day of the week!

[gaveherwings]

Ah- exactly like that. Startlingly passionate. It's uncomfortable.

I'd...be careful. Her mother is a very influential woman in the city.

[sheepworrying]

Hrrrrrrr... what in the world are you talking about?

[He growls softly.]

Nnnghhhh, I know she is. And I've never been terribly popular with parents...

[gaveherwings]

Right, so- You...probably should make sure she approves?

[sheepworrying]

[He would normally be much, much calmer about this. Unfortunately, today, with the moon influencing him, it feels like four double-shot espressos have been injected directly into his brain.]

AND HOW THE CRIPES AM I SUPPOSED TO DO THAT!?

[gaveherwings]

You could probably start by lowering your voice and calming down.

[sheepworrying]

I AM CALM!

[gaveherwings]

Well, that's my advice. You don't want to frighten her with excessive enthusiasm.

[sheepworrying]

... Excessive? Me?

[ibreakrules]

What about how happy you make me feel?

[sheepworrying]

... who are you, again?

[ibreakrules]

There's no again if we haven't met.

I'm Frau.

[sheepworrying]

Ohhhhh. Right. From the way you introduced yourself...

[He clears his throat.]

Nice to meet you, then.

[ibreakrules]

Just trying to help another guy out.

[sheepworrying]

[He's scribbling busily on a piece of paper, then he grins.] "How you make me feel..." Hhhhhhhrrrrrr... thanks! That works perfectly!

[ibreakrules]

Hey, if it'll make a lady happy then I'm completely willing to help.

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[that_is_asecret]

I think you might be frightening potential suitors away, really.

[sheepworrying]

GOOD. Nobody's gonna get between my lovely Leah and me!

[that_is_asecret]

Although you could also be frightening Leah away too!

[sheepworrying]

Ffffffff. Whaaaat? Why would a fantastic display of my affection frighten her away?

[that_is_asecret]

Usually women prefer a little more of a laid-back approach.

[Rubs the back of his head]

[sheepworrying]

Hrrrrrrrrr, no, no, no. What woman wouldn't love a grandiose representation of our love?

[that_is_asecret]

Most women prefer to wait a little longer before getting married. I am a priest, by the way.

[Which was true, but he didn't marry people]

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[dawnward]

You...like her that much? Didn't you just meet her?

[sheepworrying]

Ohhhhhhhh, but I know! I know! There's no mistaking these kind of things! I knew the moment our eyes met and I caught her beautiful scent that we were made for each other!

[dawnward]

Just like that?

[He's pretty skeptical, sorry, Wolf.]

And you're sure she's not leading you on? She keeps dropping men like flies.

[sheepworrying]

[Wrong thing to say at the wrong time of month, Riku.]

RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGH! HOW DARE YOU!? How could you say that about my beautiful Azalea?!

[dawnward]

Hey, hey relax. I'm just making sure no one's going to get hurt here, whether it's you or her.

[Yeesh.]

She seems nice, though, so... Good on you?

[sheepworrying]

Hrrrrrr. [A suspicious growl, accompanied by a sidelong glance of suspicion.]

She IS nice. We're gonna be together forever, I just know it!

[dawnward]

Well, that's the point of it all, right? You love someone enough to be with them for the rest of your lives.

[What's this? Riku being nostalgic and almost romantic?]

I'm glad for you.

[sheepworrying]

[He sighs wistfully, giddy as a schoolgirl.]

Ohhhh, I know? Isn't it great? Thanks!

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[motioned]

[Somehow, he doesn't seem like the type for a thing like this...]

Really?

[sheepworrying]

Yeah! Absolutely!

[motioned]

How long have you known her?

[sheepworrying]

Almost a week now!

[motioned]

What do you, um... Love about her?

[sheepworrying]

What's not to love about her? Her beautiful face, her eyes, her smile, her scent, her laugh, her sparkling personality... no doubt about it!

[motioned]

Her scent?

[sheepworrying]

Ohhhhhhhh, yes! She smells wonderful!

[motioned]

Wonderful like how?

[sheepworrying]

Like roses and passionflower! Like youth and exuberance and beauty!

[motioned]

[...Well, at least he didn't mention anything about food.]

That's kinda sweet.

[sheepworrying]

Thanks! I thought so too.

[motioned]

Does she love you too?