Video ◌ 010 ◌ Always in need of help...

[maple_syrup_can]

[[People who know Canada, this video is for you! (Minus Jasmine, because he's trying to be all secret. XD) Rather than PM-ing the lot of you, I'm doing this instead. If you don't know Canada but want to weigh in on his question, just assume that the Guide was being 'helpful' again and randomly send you a PM. ^.~]]S-sorry to trouble you, but if you

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[holmes_blogger]

I heard from one of your flatmates that she was back, but I never heard what happened. I guess everything is okay though?

[Judging from the gift buying anyway.]

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[maple_syrup_can]

. . . !

[Canada feels like the worst friend ever. (Never mind that he's still relatively new to this whole 'friend' thing. Or that he's been in a happy daze for the past week.) How did he not do this?!]

I- I'm so sorry, John! So sorry-
J-Jasmine came back on- on the 31st. [And today is the 10th- how bad is this-? *cringe*] She spent t-two weeks back on her world- she's okay...
[*tears*] I-I'm really sorry for not telling you sooner-!

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[holmes_blogger]

[Oh bloody hell, Canada. John hurries to reassure him before the tears get out of hand.]

There's no need to apologize, really. I'm sure you had other things on your mind. It's fine.

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[maple_syrup_can]

[Canada is such a crybaby...
He uncomfortably fidgets, about to apologize even more, then slowly takes a couple deep breaths and wipes at his eyes.]

Th-thank you, John. Really. That's v-very kind of you to say. I'll t-try to not let that happen again.

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[holmes_blogger]

I'm not upset. Really, it's okay.

[Moving on...]

Right then. Birthday gift shopping. What kind of things does Jasmine like to do?

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[maple_syrup_can]

Ah- sorry. Thank you.

[*nod nod* Anxiety subsiding, he can follow the prompt to return to the matter at hand...]

Um, what she likes to do? Well, she's pretty easy-going - there isn't much she doesn't like to do. She likes to just hang out with friends... she didn't mind skiing... she's good at baking.

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[holmes_blogger]

Hmm, that doesn't help much.

Does she have a favourite book or film? If you know the type of things she likes, you could get her something similar.

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[maple_syrup_can]

Sorry... I- I'm not too sure, actually. [Ahh- He's the worst boyfriend ever too. *gloom* But trying very hard to stay positive-!]

I'll find out! S-so, something similar to what she likes would be good?

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[holmes_blogger]

That would be my suggestion.

Or you could go with flowers.

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[maple_syrup_can]

[*nod nod*]

Someone else recommended flowers too! It would be pretty certain she'd like that, then?

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[holmes_blogger]

Most women seem to like flowers. It's usually a safe bet.

I suppose what you get should depend on how significant you want this gift to be.

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[maple_syrup_can]

[Canada nods slowly, seriously considering that.
How significant... like, 'I want to form a trade agreement', or 'let's foster international relations by having sister cities'... but this is even more special than that!]

V-very significant! I- I would even use my whole GNP-- s-sorry, I mean, income, if it was just the right thing.

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[holmes_blogger]

Well, you might consider jewellery then. It's a little much for a casual friend, but I think you feel very strongly about her.

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[maple_syrup_can]

[He blushes again, but his voice holds a touch of assuredness.]

I really do. But I didn't realize just how much until she'd gone.

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[holmes_blogger]

[John just smiles a little at that.]

That's the way it works, sometimes.

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[maple_syrup_can]

[Canada senses something in that... Does John speak from experience? For a moment he wants to ask- but he holds himself back. Because if John had once had heartbreak, he probably wouldn't want it brought up. Canada knew he wouldn't. So he just nods in a way that (he hopes) is understanding.]

And I wouldn't have understood it without your help. Thank you.