[Voice/Action] (backdated to Christmas morning)

[ledbythewind]

[There are the sounds of a somewhat muffled conversation in the background before Richard picks up the journal to address it, a clear undercurrent of happiness and slight excitement to his voice.]

So this is what they refer to on Earth as a "white Christmas." I've read that this sort of Christmas is the best kind to have despite the weather... what do all of you think? Do you prefer the snow, or would you like a sunny day?

[He'll be sitting on the couch sipping a cup of tea while he waits for answers-- and his housemates, because IT'S CHRISTMAS AND HE IS EXCITED due to not having this holiday in his world. Might as well enjoy it while he's here, right?]

Comments

[Voice]

[drawnbythesword]

I can't say I really know much about it.

[Voice]

[ledbythewind]

Not much at all, even after all of the discussion there's been about it over the journals?

[Oh Asbel. He adores you even if you are a derp.]

[Voice]

[drawnbythesword]

...Not really, no.

[Voice]

[ledbythewind]

You're at least aware of the tradition of giving presents on Christmas, aren't you?

[Voice]

[drawnbythesword]

Well, yes, but... What's so special about Christmas in particular that you would give gifts on that day? I know you give gifts to someone on their birthday, and to friends, so...

[Voice]

[ledbythewind]

As far as I know, it's just a part of the tradition, along with the tree and the decorations. And there's also the mistletoe...

[voice]

[ledbythewind]

This must be quite an exciting Christmas for you, then.

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[drawnbythesword]

Tradition...

[Voice]

[drawnbythesword]

...Eh? Mistletoe? What about mistletoe?

[Voice]

[ledbythewind]

It's said that two people who end up beneath a sprig of mistletoe have to kiss. Isn't that romantic?

[Voice]

[drawnbythesword]

...K-kiss?!

[Voice]

[ledbythewind]

That's right. Of course, that means you won't be able to walk through any doorways with mistletoe hanging in them unless you have someone with you.

[Voice]

[drawnbythesword]

...I see... [Oh god that's so worrisome. Now he's going to be paranoid about doorways, Richard. Thanks.]

...What else?

[ledbythewind]

There are only three Valkynes Criaths in my world, for wind, fire and water. But there are only three countries as well, so it all works out that way.

[voice]

[generalflirt]

Such a time is only natural for a man like me!

[Voice]

[ledbythewind]

There's also an old man with a white beard dressed in red by the name of Santa Claus. He goes from house to house on Christmas Eve and cuts down people's chimneys, then uses the bricks to build new houses as presents for those in need.

[Completely straight-faced.]

[Voice]

[drawnbythesword]

[...Wait what.]

...H-huh?!

[Voice]

[ledbythewind]

How kind of him, to help people in their time of need. Santa Claus truly is a wonderful person, don't you think?

[seiriald]

There's only three countries in your world? [Other worlds she knows of have ten at the very least.]

[ledbythewind]

Yes, Windol, Fendel and Strahta, though I gather from my reading that that's somewhat unusual.

[Voice]

[drawnbythesword]

I suppose, but... He has a rather odd way of going about it then, doesn't he?

[seiriald]

It is pretty unusual, but I suppose that could be saying something about the state of matters in your world that there aren't more.

[Voice]

[ledbythewind]

It's said that he's had a dislike of chimneys ever since his family was devoured by one long ago.

[Voice]

[drawnbythesword]

Chimneys can do that? Are they some sort of... chimney monster?

[Voice]

[ledbythewind]

I don't know, but I don't think there's any need to worry-- the chimneys here in Luceti don't seem dangerous at all.