[video] after morning sirens

[topslug]

It's been more than a year since I got here. To be honest, I completely forgot the date. It's not really the kind of thing that you remember, when you have other things on your mind-- like why you keep waking up on the same day. [ Sheepish smile. ]

I've met a lot of people this past year, and I've seen a lot of things. I could disappear from the Port any time-- maybe years from now, maybe tomorrow-- but I hope I get to remember everything, even if I do. Until that happens, I'll just have to keep moving forward. There's still a lot for me to learn.

[ Judging by the way Yako pauses, that seems to be all she has to say about that. A lot has changed, and though she isn't normally one to mark anniversaries, enough has happened in the past few days that she thinks it deserves noting. Instead of her office, she's making the post from her kitchen-- she hasn't left home just yet.

Absently, she tucks a bit of hair behind her ear, moving it out of her face. ]

I've seen a couple of people post about Valentine's Day, and I know not everybody celebrates it, but... if anyone wants me to, I could show them how to make chocolate and bake some things. It won't be anything fancy, but a gift's always different if it's hand-made, right? I was just thinking of doing it at my house, but it might be easier if we could find a bigger kitchen to work in.

One more thing: if anyone's looking for a place to stay, we've got a couple of rooms we're looking to rent out. Contact me on my NV if you're interested.

Comments

[topslug]

Thanks, Maya. [ If she's been here a year, Maya's definitely been here longer; Yako's meant to speak with the girl about Shizuo disappearing from the Port, but it's never seemed quite the right time... ]

I'd be happy to have you join in. Someone needs to make sure I don't end up eating all the chocolate. [ She says that a bit ruefully; yeah, her self-control isn't what you'd call sterling when it comes to food. ]

[acemedium]

Anytime! [Likewise, Maya had been meaning to do the same. She isn't sure on their relationship and Yako never seemed like the kind of person to let anything get her down, but Maya can't help but worry anyway. Not that she'd admit it]

If we're celebrating your anniversary at the same time, eating chocolate is definitely in order!

But you don't have to worry. I'll keep you in line, no problem!

[topslug]

We're supposed to be cooking the chocolate too instead of just eating it, you know. But I guess we can have the leftovers. [ Easy laughter, and if she's got heavier thoughts on her mind at all, it doesn't show in the least. ]

How are things with Mr. Wright? Has he found a place to stay in yet?

[acemedium]

But it's Valentine's Day! It's like our gift to ourselves. Besides, how are we going to know if it's good enough for other people if we don't test it ourselves? [And Maya's.... just being Maya, as usual]

He's staying at the office. I tried to get him to come to Mr. Armando's place, but it was a no-go.

[topslug]

As long as we make sure we actually leave some for other people.

Really? He just sleeps on the couch and keeps all his things there?

... Does he even take any showers?

[acemedium]

Of course! Who do you take me for? [A glutton. Which.. she is]

Yeah. He barely has any stuff anyway, but...

[And then she makes a face] Ewww, he'd better. Bad enough he's got a toilet cleaning obsession...

[topslug]

Toilet... cleaning obsession...? [ DOES SHE EVEN WANT TO KNOW? ]

[acemedium]

[No, Yako, you really don't]

He's... some kind of toilet freak! You really didn't know?