[But in his basement is where he currently is. Currently.
And rummaging through things. And amused. And then he is waltzing up the stairs, box in his arms. Better than a barrel. There are Christmas things in this box.]
Mister Nao~ya~! I appear to have found a fake tree! Whatever would you use such a thing for?
[A thoughtful hum.]
Perhaps to pretend as though you care about real ones?
[BECAUSE IT IS FUN. Allow him to help with those mysteries. By lifting the box up and allowing everything in it to rattle before...Dropping it unceremoniously to the floor.
[ ... You know what? For that, he is reaching in a box. And shoving a santa hat over your head so you can't see, and then turning to leave. ]
If you're going to come in like an irritating nonexistent old man who is nothing more than a myth, than at least look the part.
[ A pause, and: ] They have a tendency to associate it with His 'so-called' son. But Jesus was never any true Son. Moreover, the Church exchanged the dates for as far off from his birthday as possible. How it got to cutting down and decorating conifers and dragging them into one's home in order to put gifts under it, I haven't the slightest.
Isn't it more effort to cut the tree down and drag it inside? Artificial ones are simply so it does not die, I suppose. And it saves money, if you want to be further practical. They tend to also pack up well and not leave pine needles all over the house.
[ Sigh, Break. He pauses to add: ]
Those are FOR the tree. They're decorations. As is the popcorn garland. Try not to eat it.
I've never truly understood how a fat man flying presents around the world and putting them under coniferous trees came from a holiday worshiping the supposed son of God on Earth, but many holidays tend to be rather modernized and distorted over time.
[ ... Okay, you caught him :| He was in the basement to put it up, okay. Shut up. ]
I am not worshiping a dead tree. To begin with, it was never alive, it is a synthetic tree. Secondly, it is there simply so that people may be amused by it. It has rather degraded from a religious icon, and at any rate, I have no desire for such things in my house.
... This is just for him and Break to be a comedy duo themselves.]
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And rummaging through things. And amused. And then he is waltzing up the stairs, box in his arms. Better than a barrel. There are Christmas things in this box.]
Mister Nao~ya~! I appear to have found a fake tree! Whatever would you use such a thing for?
[A thoughtful hum.]
Perhaps to pretend as though you care about real ones?
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The tree is a ridiculous tradition. I don't plan on anything with it, believe me.
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Thump! Rattle. Crash.]
Then you do not like trees?
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... Those were glass ornaments.
[ He doubt you cares, but. ]
Trees are not my concern, it's more the PARTICULAR ASPECT behind the tree. His birthday isn't even in December.
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And now they are shattered ornaments.
[An amused look.]
Nor is mine! However, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate, it would seem, beyond birthdays. Such as trees, for instance.
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If you're going to come in like an irritating nonexistent old man who is nothing more than a myth, than at least look the part.
[ A pause, and: ] They have a tendency to associate it with His 'so-called' son. But Jesus was never any true Son. Moreover, the Church exchanged the dates for as far off from his birthday as possible. How it got to cutting down and decorating conifers and dragging them into one's home in order to put gifts under it, I haven't the slightest.
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I do so strive to fill a number of roles.
[And a floppy shrug.]
Perhaps someone decided that walking outside was far too much effort?
[He'll just be digging into that box too--oh hey, candy canes. *o*]
It does not seem so bad! You are simply too dull, Mister Naoya.
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[ Sigh, Break. He pauses to add: ]
Those are FOR the tree. They're decorations. As is the popcorn garland. Try not to eat it.
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[Smirk. He is currently unwrapping a candy cane even as they speak.]
Decorations for the tree you refuse to put up?
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[ ... Okay, you caught him :| He was in the basement to put it up, okay. Shut up. ]
... Makoto wanted it up this year.
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I see~ Well then, perhaps it ought to be put up sometime tonight, then? I would so hate to deny your worshiping of a dead tree.
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I am not worshiping a dead tree. To begin with, it was never alive, it is a synthetic tree. Secondly, it is there simply so that people may be amused by it. It has rather degraded from a religious icon, and at any rate, I have no desire for such things in my house.
[ SIGH. ]
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And yet, here you were, considering putting such a thing within your house! How strange.
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[ HE IS A GOOD OLDER BROTHER, OKAY. >: ]
I am personally opposed to the holiday and the God behind it.
[ He just sighs and begins lugging the tree upstairs 8| ]
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Unsurprisingly. You do seem the sort.
[He...won't be helping over here. Just. Nomming on that candy cane now and tailing after.]
I am sure he will be pleased, at least, however.
[...He has Sharon. He...understands.]
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