[accidental video--this rose is our destiny]

[quicktoreward]

[The video shows a large dining hall, the tables pushed aside against a wall. A small blue monkey sits on one next to a radio. This song is playing in the background.

Utena and Anthy are in the center of the room. They are dancing what looks to be a simplified waltz; Utena is leading. The lights are dim for such a big room...Out of both of them, Utena seems to be enjoying it the most.]

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[video]

[starblaze]

[Shooter doesn't say anything. the music is nice- the first song she's heard in such a long time.

actually, she can't remember listening to music before at all.]

[video]

[quicktoreward]

[It's a while before there's any response. Utena looks into the camera, confused. Then a slow, hot blush crosses her face.]

...Yeah? What is it?

[video]

[starblaze]

A-ah, sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt...

[video]

[quicktoreward]

There was nothing to interrupt.

[video]

[starblaze]

[she fidgets a bit before asking] What's that song called?

[video]

[quicktoreward]

Ah...Toki ni Ai wa.

[video]

[starblaze]

... It's really pretty.

[video]

[quicktoreward]

[She rubs the back of her neck.] I guess it is.

[video]

[starblaze]

[... oh right, she should probably introduce herself.] I'm Black★Rock Shooter.

[video]

[quicktoreward]

[...blink. What is this? Oh right. Introductions?] I'm Utena Tenjou.

[video]

[starblaze]

It's... um, nice to meet you... [she is the most awkward]

[video]

[quicktoreward]

[Anything is better than talking about what was in the video!] Well, same! You're right, though. The song is really pretty.

[video]

[starblaze]

[she falls silent, slightly swaying to ths song]

[video]

[quicktoreward]

You like music, huh?

[video]

[starblaze]

I can't remember the last time I heard any music. [or if she'd ever even, at all.]

[video]

[quicktoreward]

That's not any good...

[video]

[starblaze]

It's not that big of a deal, though.

[actionspam?]

[enshrined]

[Anthy is peering at the screen]

Ah, Utena-sama! It recorded us!

[actionspam!]

[quicktoreward]

[Utena is glaring at the screen.]

Ah, dammit! I can't delete it.

[actionspam!]

[enshrined]

Is the computer not working right?

[this appears to be mildly concerning]

[actionspam!]

[quicktoreward]

[mildly? well, if Himemiya appears to find this concerning...]

No, it's working fine but... Himemiya, the community has some code or rule that is making it impossible to delete the entry!

[actionspam!]

[enshrined]

Is that strange?

[is that curiosity? it seems to be.]

[actionspam!]

[quicktoreward]

Very. [pause] And that means everyone will see us dancing. Sheesh. All I wanted to do was practice my footwork...

[sigh. Utena pushes away from the computer, hands rubbing the back of her neck.] Himemiya, what do you think we should do?

[actionspam!]

[enshrined]

[Anthy acutally...smiles a bit, putting a hand up to her mouth. She turns to Utena.

It's a bit like seeing yourself on t.v., isn't it, Utena-sama?

[actionspam!]

[quicktoreward]

Huh...I guess you're right. [She smiles back because seeing Anthy smile is...well, a really rare occasion.] Hey, you're smiling! I guess if you don't mind it...

[notasinglelady]

That was really nice dance. Is she your girlfriend?

[quicktoreward]

She's just a friend.

[notasinglelady]

A friend or... a friend?

[quicktoreward]

She's engaged to me but we're just friends.

[notasinglelady]

Engaged? But..how..you look lie you are my age.

[quicktoreward]

...It's really complicated. Just think of it as an aranged marriage that won't happen until we're older.

[notasinglelady]

That's really cute, I had no idea that you could get married in japan. I will have to go to new York with my boyfriend once I'm older to do that. What's the girl's name?

[quicktoreward]

I'm not--...It's hard to explain but I guess we could. If my aunt adopted her into our family.

[notasinglelady]

And you are engaged to her because of that? [Weird.]What sort of adoption is
that one?

[quicktoreward]

No, wait. Damnit. I don't know! This whole thing is crazy.

[notasinglelady]

I really think it would be a good idea to sort it out before things escalate.

[quicktoreward]

It's the student council's fault!

[notasinglelady]

But you said that your aunt adopted her into your family.

[aburningspirit]

[not her lady, huh? alright. okay. sure.

he's just watching all smug-like.]

[quicktoreward]

She's still not my lady!

[aburningspirit]

Sure look like she is ta me.