48 (Mickey's Steamroller)

[her_mouse_jesty]

[The Video is rushed as Minnie hurriedly turns it on, standing outside in the chilly weather of Saffron. Scrooge, now an evolved Noctowl, flaps behind her with great confusion, wondering why his owner is so excited.]

Oh, everyone, I can't believe I almost forgot! I was battling some wild Pokemon with Scrooge here, and then they used Attract, and that reminded me about next month - Valentine's Day! With the training and helping birthdays, I really lost track of time. But now that I remembered, I'm back on track, and I'm ready to get started. So if you want some Valentine's chocolate, just let me know, and I'll start cooking!

[Scrooge calmly lands on her shoulder, and nudges her cheek with a wing.]

Huh? What? Did I forget something else?

[Scrooge gives her the Pokemon equivalent expression of :| ]

... Oh! That's right! Some people here might not know what Valentine's Day even is! [She looks back the Pokegear now doubly excited.] Why, it'll be their first Valentine's Day! Heeheehee! it's a special holiday on February 14th, next month! It's a day to celebrate love and romance... You make special chocolates for those you hold closest in your heart, and if you have a sweetheart, you spend the day doing wonderfully romantic things. it's one of my favorite holidays~!

[For those interested in Action, Minnie and Scrooge will be in and out of stores and the mall to buy baking ingredients.]

Comments

[shakespearealien]

If peace is the norm in your kingdom, then you and your husband must be very wise rulers, Queen.

[her_mouse_jesty]

Two people don't make up a kingdom. Our subjects are wonderful people.

... May I ask you a small favor?

[shakespearealien]

You can ask all manners of favors of me, Queen.

[her_mouse_jesty]

... Will you please call me Minnie?

[shakespearealien]

... Certainly, Minnie. You could have told me so earlier.

What is it about being called by your title that makes you uncomfortable?

[her_mouse_jesty]

I just prefer my friends to call me by name. We're equals, after all.

[shakespearealien]

[That will get an odd reaction from Gorthan. Initially, he flinches a bit in surprise, blinking. A moment later, however, his features relax into a smile.]

... Are we, now?

[Evronian hierarchy is so rigid and pervasive of all aspects of life, having such casual relationships with people is still not something Gorthan is entirely good at.]

[her_mouse_jesty]

[She's surprised that he's surprised, but the smile manages on.]

Of course we are. What good are titles here?

[shakespearealien]

[Gorthan tilts his head a bit to the side. But unlike a certain counterpart of his, he is not completely oblivious as to why one would not desire having clout over others.]

So you do not wish to be reminded of your royal station, given to you by birthright? I would think you very well-deserving of retaining your title even here.

[her_mouse_jesty]

[She shakes her head.]

It isn't my birthright. I married into royalty. Before I married the king, I was just another ordinary citizen.

[shakespearealien]

Oh, I see. My apologies. I should have been wiser than to assume such a thing.

[It is simply because on Evron, everybody is an authority by birthright and commoners are almost never allowed to access higher ranks than they were born in.

Please realize that that just begs the question - how did you and the king meet?

[His questions, they will not end.]

[her_mouse_jesty]

[Since they're about Mickey, she's more than happy to answer them.]

He likes to sneak out of the castle and pretend he's not royalty, so he can play with the people. We met when I was very young, and I had no idea who he was. Eventually he would sneak away just to see me.

[shakespearealien]

That is...

[... Wow. It's really no wonder you're the romantic type. Because that sounds so poetic and perfect.]

... Mingling with commoners in spite of his rank... that shows a great degree of humility and gratitude. Truly your husband must be a wise ruler, Minnie.

[her_mouse_jesty]

[it's also complete headcanon, but yes.]

That's what I've always believed. And it carries true to this day.