017 [text/action for Goldenrod]

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[Anyone checking their 'Gear will find this lovely blinding message on the network:]

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

I hope you lovely ladies of Goldenrod enjoyed my humble gifts. ♥ If any of you single ladies are looking for a date today, Larry Butz is (shockingly) open! Drop me a line!

[... Yeah, Larry somehow managed to send every girl in Goldenrod flowers and a box of chocolate. Can this guy get any more desperate?

If anyone happens to see him at the festival, he'll be moping around. It's been years since he's been without a girlfriend on Valentine's Day and he's having a hard time coping. He's been struggling with the idea of asking someone out, but for once he's actually terrified of rejection.

Basically, Larry is being a desperate drama llama today.]

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[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

_{[Iris received the chocolate and flowers and is generously touched by the gesture, despite the fact that every girl received one. So she's timidly approaching Larry now in order to thank him for the gift.]}

L-Larry.

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[itsthebutz.livejournal.com]

Urk--!

[He instantly straightens up. He wasn't expecting to be found so quick!]

H-Hey Iris! Didja like the gifts?

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[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

Oh Larry, they're wonderful! _{[She smiles.]} I was hoping I'd find you so I would be able to thank you for them.

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[itsthebutz.livejournal.com]

[He grins sheepishly.]

Don't mention it. I figured since I don't have a girlfriend right now I might as well give all the ladies a little somethin'.

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[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

It was very sweet of you. I'm sure they were appreciated.

What are you doing all by yourself out here?

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[itsthebutz.livejournal.com]

I can only hope!

Um... Not sure, really. I just went wherever my feet took me. I'm used to having plans on this day so it's been weird.

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[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

I'm positive! What sort of person would refuse such a nice gift?

Oh that's alright! I think not having plans is more exciting! That way, you'll be surprised!

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[itsthebutz.livejournal.com]

[He could name a few back home, but he won't.]

I guess you're right. [A pause.] So... What've you been up to?

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[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

Well, nothing terribly exciting. I've just been enjoying this lovely festival. It seems everyone is just bursting with happiness! _{[She smiles.]}

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[radiantxsmile.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the chocolates and flowers, Mr. Larry. They're very beautiful. I hope you're having a great Valentine's Day.

[She pauses for just a moment, wondering if she should do something to make up for his trouble or not. The idea of a date sounded too pricey for her, but she didn't want him to be empty handed either.]

You know, I want to thank you properly. Are you at the festival now?

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[itsthebutz.livejournal.com]

[A bit of excitement sparks in him as he responds to the second part.]