[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

[ written ]

[acclimatized]

Nope, not this much. A sprinkle here and there will be good enough for me.

[ written ]

[ledbythewind]

This certainly is more snow than I am used to as well, but I don't find it to be all that bad-- provided I remain indoors, that is.

[ written ]

[acclimatized]

A wise decision since I'm guessing they don't hand out flu vaccines here.

[ written ]

[ledbythewind]

Flu vaccines?

[ written ]

[acclimatized]

It's a vaccination to protect your immune system against the influenza virus during winter.

[ written ]

[ledbythewind]

They are capable of preventing illnesses like that in your world? That's rather remarkable... I wonder if it would be possible to develop something like that in my own.

[ written ] this is why I shouldn't tag when I'm brain dead

[acclimatized]

Depends how things advance, I guess.

[ written ] no worries, I'm half-asleep too

[ledbythewind]

Are you from Earth as well, Sir... ?

[ written ]

[acclimatized]

Just John is fine. And yes, I'm from Earth.

[ He will never get used to this. ]

[ written ]

[ledbythewind]

And I'm Richard. It's a pleasure to meet you, John. May I ask where on Earth you're from?

[ written ]

[acclimatized]

You may. I'm a Londoner; born and bred.

[ written ]

[ledbythewind]

England, then? I've read about it from the library.

[ written ]

[acclimatized]

Yes. Does the library have many books on different worlds?

[ written ]

[ledbythewind]

As many worlds as you can imagine and more. It makes for fascinating reading when the weather isn't exactly pleasant.

[ written ]

[acclimatized]

That must be quite a lot then.

[ written ]

[ledbythewind]

Lately, yes, but it is a good way to keep myself occupied.