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Hellooooooo Union!

[ It's a bit garbled, but Excellen appears on the feed. On her head is a Luvdisc-shaped pillbox hat, which she may or may not have just procured. She grins at her (hopefully) rapt audience before continuing. ]

So no one told me that you had such a cute holiday coming up! We don't have anything like Proposal Day in Caldera, I'm kind of jealous. I'm looking forward to celebrating with everybody.

Now, I know that we're rebuilding here, but I think this is just what the dentist ordered as far as a pick-me-up is concerned. And I wanted to let you know that your big sis Excellen's got your back! I just happen to be something of a love expert, you know, and I would be more than happy to give advice of the romantic kind. Or ways to spice up your love life, if you know what I mean. Don't hesitate to ask, I'll be sure to teach you everything you need to know~

[ She gives the camera a look. Oh Savior. ]

I'm also a wealth of knowledge when it comes to gift ideas, because we all know that that's important for the holiday!

[ Excellen, you literally learned about this yesterday, you're not an expert. ]

Remember, ladies and gentlemen, that special someone deserves only the very best! Besides, getting them a gift'll help those shop owners hit by that nasty dragon and its trainer. It's a win/win situation!

So I hope everybody has a romantic weekend, and remember, don't do anything I wouldn't do~

[ She winks playfully. Excellen out. ]

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Yep! It's some Union holiday about getting hitched! Or something!

Why would that need celebration? Is that not the purpose of a wedding?

Yeah, but I guess Union's really into people having kids, so they need a holiday to help that along.

[ Bunch of prudes, these Unionites. ]

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I suppose. They have been rather cut off from the rest of the world until recently, haven't they.

Right, right? But I guess that some traditions never die out, even if they aren't completely necessary anymore.

I suppose it's better than having a husband chosen for you..

Oh, is that how they do it where you're from?

[ She already assumed the girl wasn't from Union, due to her question. Where she was from, however... ]

Some families. [meaning yes, her clan] It's a little less common nowadays, but it's one way to strengthen bonds between tribes.

[forget between city allies though. they wouldn't wed a valkyrie to an outsider....would they?]

[ Excellen frowns, dissatisfied with the answer. ]

I get wanting your parents to approve, but that's a bit much, don't you think?

[she's a bit puzzled by that. of course parental approval was important!]

Your parents are the ones who make the arrangements.

Is that how it works in other places?

[ She curls a fist against her cheek, tilting her head slightly into it. ]

I think dad'd be too busy for that. Besides, he's got no problem with Kyosuke, so it's all good. I think what should matter the most to them is that you're happy.