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[nothinglikea]

Hello, you've reached Rose Dawson. Please leave your message for me and I will get back to you.

((OOC: open to text, audio, video, and action)

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[nothinglikea]

If I can never guess, then I hope you'll tell me! It was something good, I hope?

[onebadapple]

It's something adorable! Did you know you can make pictures?❤️ Look! I made a heart! And I can make other little pictures!🍓 It's a strawberry! There are all sorts of pictures! They're called emo-gees!

[nothinglikea]

[she's adorable]

They're not only adorable, they're a lot of fun! Sometimes tone can be hard to read in texts, so an 😀 can make something far more clear! But I hadn't known about the strawberry, that's darling! 🍦🍒🌷 And here's a flower! I didn't know they had flowers, too, I was looking through the food options and there it was? But I didn't see any roses. 😮

[onebadapple]

There's no rose? No, that simply can't be! Here, I found one just for you!🌹 It's not nearly as pretty as you are, but it shall have to do!

Faramund was so excited to see he was in here!🦌Very dashing, don't you think?

What is that little white and brown swirl near the cherries? [Guess who's never had ice cream.]

[nothinglikea]

[okay, someone's incredibly glad this is via text because she feels her cheeks heat up in what has to be a bright blush]

Thank you. I suppose I didn't look hard enough. But it is beautiful. And, you think I'm pretty?

Absolutely dashing! I wonder if they have a canary for Melody? Here, give me a moment to look... 🐤 I suppose this will have to be close enough?

It's ice cream! Vanilla, the most boring of the flavors, but it's still very nice to eat on a hot day.

[onebadapple]

I think you are stunning, as pretty as your namesake to be sure!

Aww, it looks like it could be a little chick as well! It's adorable!

I've never had ice cream before, is it very good?

[nothinglikea]

[was she blushing before? now she really is, with the words "I like you. As more than a friend" threatening to trip her tongue]

Really? You think I'm stunning?

Yes, it could! Baby chicks are absolutely precious, though I've only seen them at society gatherings for Easter. For years, Mother had to practically drag me away from the baby chicks and bunnies.

It's wonderful! I can take you out for some if you like? There's a good pushcart in Willful Machine.

[onebadapple]

Don't you? I think you're lovely.

Well, would you like to meet some more chicks and bunnies? I have several who live with me and will be giving birth soon!

Oh yes, please, that would be so nice.

[nothinglikea]

[doki-doki!] Nowhere near as lovely as you.

I'd love to! It would be such an uplifting experience to see them in person, instead in storybooks.

Well, I'm free whenever you are.

[even setting aside her studies as an Arcane Scholar for this. this is important]

[onebadapple]

There you go, comparing again. There's no need for that. We can both be lovely.🥰

Why don't you come by this weekend! I have to let the mothers know so that they aren't surprised by a visitor.

We could go now, if you are able?

[nothinglikea]

[that particular emoji makes me blush like mad on her side, imagining being kissed or kissing all over her face]

I think that would be best, yes. We're both very lovely. 🤩

I would love to! Are your animal friends all having their babies right around now? That would be delightful, that spring has sprung.

I'm available right now. Let's go, I can pick you up at your home and we go from there?

[onebadapple]

We are!

Well, many of them, yes. Certainly enough of them! Bernard's mate is coming out of her den soon with their offspring.

Oh! A sudden adventure! Yes! Let's!

[nothinglikea]

That would be adorable. Even though, I know better than to get too close to a mother bear, it's a terrible idea.

All right, I'll be over shortly!

[onebadapple]

Oh yes, they're very protective. And rightfully so! But don't worry, if we happen upon them by accident, I'll just explain everything to the mother.

See you soon!

[nothinglikea]

Yes, I've heard that some in my world like to hunt them, which would be a disaster for all of the bears involved. And I trust you to be able to explain matters, just in case.

I'm on my way!

[when Rose arrives, she's wearing something a little more dressy than usual. she raps on the door twice]

[onebadapple]

[Snow White answered the door and her eyes widened.]

Oh! Oh, Rose, you look absolutely lovely! [She bit her lip as she looked down at the gown she tended to always wear.] Oh, I feel like I'm not dressed properly.

[nothinglikea]

[Rose blushed and grinned]

Thank you so much, it's so very kind of you to say. And believe me, you look lovely. Stunning, really.

[onebadapple]

Stunning? [She blushed deeper and smiled as she lightly touched her hair and dress as she reached to take Rose's hand.] I can't wait to try ice cream. You know, it's so funny, I've baked with it for ice cream cakes but never really tried it.

[nothinglikea]

Yes, absolutely stunning. [Snow White's hair alone was a marvel to Rose. she'd never seen such black hair before, blacker than black and beautiful. and Rose gives her hand a squeeze when she takes it]

Really? Then I'm especially grateful I get to treat you. There's just about every flavor imaginable on offer. One time, I even had sweet corn ice cream! It was actually very good.

[onebadapple]

[Snow White leans in towards Rose, still blushing deeply and squeezing her hand a bit tighter.] Thank you, no one has ever called me stunning. I'm glad it's you saying it.

Sweet corn ice cream? Well, I want to try vanilla first. Oh! If I like it, I would love to try it with chocolate sauce, those... Mondays? [She means sundaes.] I have always wanted to try one with bananas and sprinkles all drizzled with chocolate atop it. They look so amazing but I never think to get one for myself. They're so big! And while I can cook for seven dwarfs, I can't eat like one! Thank you, again, Rose, for taking me to get ice cream. I couldn't imagine doing it with anyone else, I certainly want to do it with you most.

[nothinglikea]

[the feel of Snow's hand in hers is wonderful. new. thrilling. and also comforting] How could I not? You're one of those rare people who are beautiful both inside and out.

Vanilla is delicious. It's underestimated as a flavor since it's considered--I don't know. Too common? But vanilla ice cream with hot fudge is amazing. Mondays? It can be eaten any day of the week, maybe even twice a day. [and she winks at Snow playfully] Let's see, a banana split? I think we could eat one if we shared it, they are awfully big for only one person. And...I want to be able to be around you whenever you like. For whatever reason you choose.

[onebadapple]

[Snow pressed her free hand to her cheek and smiled deeply as she blushed even more. It was the most color her skin could manage.] Rose! I'm going to have to be called Bright Red with the way you're always making me blush! They're going to be stained this color at this rate. [She giggled as she looked up at the older girl.] Well, it can't be that rare, you're beautiful inside and out, too!

Oh, that sounds so delicious, a banana split, how luxurious. [Snow White is from the era where pineapples were a sign of wealth, never mind bananas.] I want to share so much with you. You know... I know people don't mean it, but they're always so surprised when I don't know something. They never mean to be mean or cruel, but I can't help but notice when I know I don't know something. But you never make me feel that way, Rose. You are right there to enjoy the discovery with me.

Thank you for the kindness you always have for me. I really do mean that. I want to be around you all the time.

(CW: body policing)

[nothinglikea]

[it made Rose blush to say so out loud but she couldn't make herself regret it] Well, if you must...but if you don't want to blush, I'll try to keep myself in line. But even blushed bright red, you still look beautiful beyond words. You do. small>[and pause] Well, if that's how you feel...I won't deny or counter it.

It is. One of the scoops of vanilla has hot fudge, one has strawberry, and the other has pineapple! [it's hard to come by in Rose's time, too. she remembers the dessert carts on the Titanic, the most appreciated sweet being a peeled orange. but Rose always wanted the chocolate eclairs, though Mother stopped her from getting them as much as Rose wanted them]

And it's not right to treat you strangely because you don't know anything. It's not. Despite...everything, you weren't exposed to the outside world the way most girls are. That's not your fault. Nor is it something you can help. It is what it is and those who care about you should be able to look at it that way, that you're still terribly clever and even more kind after the way you've befriended so many animals. They wouldn't let themselves be befriended by a person who didn't deserve it.

And, I'll do my best to enjoy every new thing with you. Not simply because who knows, it might be new to me too!

I--I want to be around you all the time, too. I've never known anyone so kind as you.

[onebadapple]

Well you know, I AM a baker, Rose, and I'd like to think I'm rather good at it. Is there something you've always wanted? I would love to make it for you! A gift! I insist!

Oh, animals are very honest, you know. They haven't any need to like someone for the sake of their feelings. No matter how much I wanted this one badger to like me, he was terribly stubborn and only just barely tolerated my presence, insisting I was too much sunshine in a personality. He was a grumpy thing, to be sure! But thank you. I... I am trying to better myself, you know? After I stopped living in a cave here and found a proper home, I asked for help to become a stronger reader and writer. I am much better now, truly!

[Snow smiled at being told Rose wanted to be around her all the time. It made her heart seem to beat faster and her face flush.] Then I will shower you with kindness the way you shower me with compliments. I must be very careful, though, as I have heard that too much kindness is deadly enough to kill. [She giggled.]

[nothinglikea]

I know you are, but I...let's see. I had a cinnamon roll the other day with coffee. The sweetness of the roll balanced the bitterness of the coffee perfectly. Is that something you can do? I can look up a recipe on the omni if you need it?

Perhaps you're "too much sunshine" for him, but there are so many of us who appreciate your sunshine. It helps counteract some of the darkness of what may possibly come. It's like going from an awful winter night into a bright spring sunlight. Where all things are possible. And I know you would be. You're strong and brave, too. And a cave is no place to call home, I'm glad you have your home now with your animal friends. And you are, I'm certain of it!

[and Rose's own heart felt like it might beat out of her chest and her cheeks were bright pink] I would...appreciate that. Truly. There had been--had been little kindness in my life, especially over the past year before I arrived. And it can? I've always believed that there's no such thing as too much kindness.