009 {Video}

[manicpixiedreamgirl]

Merry Christmas everyone!

[It's Christmas Eve, and Alice is as excitable as ever. Well, even more so today, because CHRISTMAS.

Also, apparently even she has a weakness for bad Christmas sweaters. Just soak that sight in.]

So while you're all preparing your presents, or going about your day as normal if you don't celebrate, I've got a little announcement for you all!

New Year's Eve, I'll be hosting an open house party at my shop in Sector 2. Now, even though I'm hosting it there this isn't an affiliated event, so SERO affiliates are more than welcome to attend! Dress code is semi-formal, so if you stop by, dress your best.

[Private to Magneto and Jesse Pinkman]

I'm hoping you'll be able to make it, too.

[Have a sad little smile to damper down all that holiday cheer.]

Comments

[motioned]

Well - okay, if you're sure!

[manicpixiedreamgirl]

I'm taking you out on a shopping trip, and you can pick out whatever you want. We'll be done when the stores close.

[Meaning, there is no limit on the money. Deal with it.]

[motioned]

[Just a pause, while that sinks in, and then—]

When the stores close? But that's a lot of time, that's a lot of money, that's - I can't do that, that's too much!

[manicpixiedreamgirl]

Ahiru-

[Girl. Stahp.]

This is your Christmas gift, nothing is too much. So just pick a day you want to shop, and we'll start around 10 AM.

[motioned]

[She can't deal with this!!]

I - are you sure? I mean, just, that could be really expensive if it's for that long!

[manicpixiedreamgirl]

[She shrugs.]

Money isn't an object, so don't worry.

[motioned]

Well - fine, as long as I get to pick the shops!

[Which means thrift stores, basically. She pauses.]

Does open house mean we can bring guests?

[manicpixiedreamgirl]

Alright, but I'm picking the sectors we shop in.

[Hah she still wins.]

Of course you can bring someone. Anyone who wants to come is more than welcome.

[motioned]

Okay, but sector six is off limits!

[Compromise!]

Alright. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't being rude or anything.

[manicpixiedreamgirl]

[You drive a hard bargain, Ahiru. It hurts, but she nods in agreement.]

Will you be bringing your new boyfriend?

[motioned]

I... That's what I was thinking, yeah.

[manicpixiedreamgirl]

I can't wait.

[Oh, the fun she'll have questioning him about everything.]

[motioned]

That sounds kind of ominous...