003. [video/action]

[cetra]

[ Aerith pops on screen looking a little winded, and maybe just a tiny bit frantic.

See, she has this Materia - a tiny little ball of glowy magic, courtesy of her mother - and she's managed to lose it.

There's no telling where the thing is. Usually, she tucks it up tightly in her ribbon, but recently she's been pretty distracted with the arrival of some of her favorite people, and maybe she's let her routine slide just the tiniest bit.

Whatever the reason, it's now gone and after she's turned her room upside down in her search, she figures she'll put out a message on the network in case anyone's found it. ]

I was wondering if anyone could help me out. I've lost something of mine. It's green and about this size. [ And she props her little device on a side table, so she can stand back and make a shape with her hands. ] It's not big enough to really stand out, but it's not small enough to fall through any cracks or vents.

[ She picks up her device again, sighing. In all the time she's had her mother's Materia on her, she hasn't lost it. Not like this. Especially not in a mansion that likes to throw monsters and tricks their way. ]

I'm going to look more through the mansion, but if anyone comes across it, give me a heads up?

[OOC: Just a heads up - she won't be finding it anytime soon, but everyone is welcome to help her. Also, feel free to run into her anywhere - she'll be searching high and low and through the grounds. ]

Comments

[cetra]

I guess you're right, it can be.

[ Aerith wonders if anyone else who has died will show up...then she starts wondering about Tohru's mother. It's possible for someone who has died to show up, she knows that now. It's one thing to wish for her friends to be there, but to hope for someone who's long since passed to show up? She doesn't see much harm in that.

She also doesn't want to get Tohru's hopes up, either, but she's secretly got her fingers crossed for the girl to see her mother once more. ]

Right now I'm drawing a blank. I feel like I've looked everywhere I can at this point... [ She sighs, pushing herself away from the bed. ] I think I'll probably go back to my room, try to regroup a little.

[ She gives Tohru a bright smile, going over to the girl to put a hand on her arm. ]

Thank you for your help, Tohru. I really appreciate it. If you ever need anything in the future, let me know. I'll help you out any way I can.

[breakthecurse]

That's a good idea. I know sometimes, when you're looking really hard for something, it helps to step away from the search for a little while. It'll help you focus the next time! Or, at least I've noticed it helps me.

[Tohru follows suit and rises when Aerith does, but she turns that arm touch into a full hug.]

It's no trouble at all! I know how important that Materia is to you. I really hope you find it soon. If I see it anywhere, I'll let you know right away, okay?

[It's something really important to her, so Tohru doesn't mind helping at all. She doesn't feel like she needs anything in return. Still, Aerith is the kind of friend who would definitely come to her aid if she ever needed it.]

[cetra]

I hope it does help. Clearing my mind can't hurt, that's for sure.

[ Aerith hugs back. It's amazing how something as simple as a hug from a friend can do wonders for her drive. ]

Thank you again, Tohru. You're a sweetheart. [ She tugs lightly on a strand of Tohru's hair, an affectionate gesture. If she had a little sister, she would have loved for her to be exactly like Tohru. ] I'll let you know what happens.