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[rosettareflected]

So! I figured I'd use Retrospec for something productive today. Tomorrow is Valentine's Day! Papa's latest movie comes out on DVD tomorrow, which means MY latest movie comes out on DVD tomorrow. It's called "At the End of a Song". And to promote it, Papa and I will be doing a signing event at the big video store in Tisse - I know it's normally more a thing for books, but it should still be fun! Come down and see us tomorrow afternoon. [Shortly after this message goes up, a link to an IMDb page for said movie is added quietly.]

[action | 2/14, afternoon]
[True to her word, Alicia can be found at a table in the movie and music place in Tisse with her father and a few other folks, along with a large stack of Blu-Rays on a table next to them and a big poster on an easel. The crowd seems... relatively small, which is fine given it's not exactly a big-ticket release, but Alicia's excited and upbeat all the same, wearing a cream-colored dress markedly similar to one her character wore in the movie. She's doing her very best not to get distracted, given one of the studio people is also here: she greets people as they come over, carefully doesn't pull too much attention from the rest of the store, and generally remains a ball of energy.

When someone swings by, she turns a megawatt smile toward them.]

Hi, thanks for coming down! I'm so excited to be able to share At the End of a Song with more people - did you see it when it was in the theater?

[...perhaps a little too enthuastic, mind, but she's working hard. That's worth something, right?]

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[strongestheart]

[Okay, so.

By all rights, Maya doesn't have to do this. She has Alicia's number. She ... thinks they're friends? PERHAPS??? Even if she hasn't used it in several days, she's been weirding herself out with her own vision of ... a slumber party? And Alicia was there! Along with other girls, at least two of which she's met elsewhere in Recolle. So, she's been a little squirrely.

Yet, there she is, in line, excitedly clutching a Blu-ray in hand.

Is it the greatest movie ever? Well, no. But Maya is a sucker and a romantic, two things that don't help when being drawn into something like that. Plus, she knew one of the stars! The daughter of the director, at that!

So in spite of not having to stand in line to do this, she is anyway. It's for support! And atmosphere! You can't get that just by calling her up personally and asking for it, gosh. So she waits patiently, or not so patiently, up until it's her turn.]

Aliciaaaaaaaaa~! Hi!

[rosettareflected]

[But it's signed memorabilia, right? After all, it could be worth something someday! Or it. Could just be a copy of the movie. One or the other. When Maya comes in front of her, Alicia grins.]

Hi, Maya. I'm glad you came - I had a feeling you'd be here. And between you and me, it's really good to see you. [Whole and undamaged goes unsaid but may or may not be understood. For a moment, her tone drops.] And, ah, it's nice to not have anything weird happening for once. To just be me.

[strongestheart]

[IT COULD BE BOTH. Who knows how big someone might become?! Actual though process of Maya Aimoto.

Even though she's uttered some really weird things and they both nearly got crushed by a ball of string sometime recently, she trots up enthusiastically, nodding all the while.]

Well, of course! I wouldn't miss it!

[Not like she has anything else to do today. On Valentine's. Haa...]

But normal is good, too!

[Or whatever approaches that here.]

[rosettareflected]

[Alicia giggles, happy to have certain things behind her and able to be set aside for the moment.] Spoken like a true fan. Regardless, thanks for coming! Here, let me show you something you might appreciate.

[Reaching into a box behind her, she pulls out... the box liner? Hold on, there's color on the back?]

We had special dual-sided liners made for today - instead of the usual movie box things, it's just a promotional picture. But it's special, because...

[She flips it over and sets it down: the back side is a wide shot of the core cast, running across the beach. Of course it's the lead couple on the front, but Brianna's arm is reaching off the side of what will wrap around the spine, where she's holding hands with her daughters, whose hands are all linked as they follow across the back of the box. This has the ironic effect of giving Alicia a spot on the box, even if only on a limited number of copies.]

[strongestheart]

[Maya just nods enthusiastically, because. Well. It's true! Still, she watches intently as Alicia pulls out the liner, looking at it for a moment before she leans in probably a little too close.]

Oh, that's awesome! So you end up on the cover that way!

[Even if ... limitedly. But still!] That's super cool!

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[In any other circumstance, yes, it might be a smidge too close. Alicia is totally fine with it though, especially given she spent several minutes arguably closer the other day.]

I do! I like the full-art cover better, though there's something to be said for my name actually being in the cast listing on the regular one.

[...she may be taking a moment to admire her own image, whoops.]

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[mercurio]

wuoh! that's so cool!!
i'll be too busy to go but hey?! hope you have a great time at the signing!

[rosettareflected]

Mm, thank you! I'm excited - I put a fair amount of work into this, so being able to hold a final product in my hands is big. Not that holding the movie ticket months ago wasn't, of course!

Do you watch movies often?

[wait, what is she supposed to talk about to people she doesn't know, what is conversation outside scripted interactions]

[mercurio]

i'm more of a video games guy myself! if i go see a movie it has to be one that's really hyped up
do you mean your movie came out already?

[rosettareflected]

I don't play games often, but I kind of understand the idea well enough. Some games are like movies anyway, just interactive ones. And yes, we were in theaters late last year! This is just the physical release.

[mercurio]

sounds like i may have missed it... didn't go to the movies at all
oh maybe i'll just pick up a copy of the dvd later this week though!

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[tokencanadian]

you're really a movie star.
weird memories or not, this app is kind of cool

[rosettareflected]

Indeed I am! Still a small light in the sky, but a star all the same.

There are uses for Retrospec, yes, but... weird memories? You too?

[tokencanadian]

Huh? Oh well, yeah.
Everyone did just remember a species that never existed.

[rosettareflected]

I'm not so certain about that. I definitely remember horseshoes - Papa and I collected them - and they were a heck of a lot heavier than chocobo feathers. That mismatch stands out.

[oceanicbutterfly]

THAT'S where I knew your name from!

[rosettareflected]

Ha. It's nice to be recognized, even if it's at a bit of a delay. Hi! [She waves at the screen for a moment before she remembers Caroline can't see her, and giggles at her own silliness.]

[oceanicbutterfly]

I can't believe I didn't pick up on that. I guess I just assumed an actress would be more... I don't know. Grandiose?

[rosettareflected]

When the situation calls for it, certainly. But there's no point to treating, say, school like a show - it'll just attract unwanted attention. There's a certain balance to be struck, I think.

[oceanicbutterfly]

Well, if you were trying to avoid attracting attention, I guess you succeeded?

[clear_eyes]

[Truth be told, At the End of a Song wasn't really Rachel's thing. Rachel's primary interests were the kind of fiction that was more "fantastic", as it were. But... well, she hoped she and Alicia were friends now, so she felt it was important she show her new friend her support.

Which is why she was waiting in line for the autograph signing. Truth me told, she felt a little self conscious. Having a famous actress as a new friend was one thing, but that fact being evident in front of people... well, needless to say, Rachel was rather nervous.

Something she tried her best to hide when she finally reached the front of the line.]

H-Hello, Alicia! Uhm... I never saw it in theaters, but I'm really eager to see it for the first time!

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[The crowd in front of Rachel isn't large, but it's a somewhat varied group - some adults, some teens, men and women alike. And it's evident that at least one of those people has no chill whatsoever; the loud female voice squeaking upon reaching the front of the line several people ahead confirms that. So at least someone else has negative chill, and doesn't even know Alicia in the first place.

When Rachel makes it to the front of the line, Alicia brightens.]

Rachel! Oh, I'm glad you came. I admit, it certainly didn't advertise - or review - as everyone's cup of tea. But we worked hard to make a movie we could be proud of, and at the end of the day, I think that's enough. So I hope you enjoy it!

[While she talks, she grabs a copy - definitely a BD, that's what the promo stuff fits in best - and then folds her hands in front of her in a reserved but interested gesture that she's been getting used to.]

[clear_eyes]

[Rachel was relieved to get to the front of the line, looking somewhat tired of having been standing there for so long. Needless to say, she remains friendly.]

I see... well, I definitely look forward to watching it, then. I don't suppose signing it would be too much trouble though, right?

[Her tone is sarcastic, definitely making a joke - this is, after all, what she's been in line for.]

[rosettareflected]

Oh, I don't know, I think my pen's dying- no, I'm kidding. Of course, I'd be happy to.

[Someone in the marginally longer line to see Ross Clover hears and looks in confusion at Rachel, who is clearly here to see the director's daughter; Alicia fixes him with a cheery smile that's also frosty enough to give a polar bear chills. The look's on her face for only a second, before she reverts back to her calm, warm smile and turns her attention back to Rachel again. There's a faint pop as she opens a marker; after a moment to orient herself, the instrument moves but her gaze is fully on Rachel.]

After how crazy this month's been already, it's nice to have something to take my mind off it, mm?

[clear_eyes]

Thank you so much! I agree with that... it's nice to have some kind of reprieve, right?

[Rachel blinks at the sight, and then, in a stunning show of ignorance, shows just how out of place she is here.]

Is that your dad over there...?