There have not been many patrons outside, as of late, and I did not know why. I had peered inside the bar more than once since my arrival to see the adding of decorations whose purpose escaped me.
But perhaps I could ask this being on the roof? If he did not frighten at my approach, that is, though I had yet to encounter such a reaction from any patron.
Being part of the Marvel Universe has made Kurt used to such things. He watches the dragon approach with no small amount of caution - BIG DRAGON! - but since there's no sign of aggression, he sees no cause for alarm.
"Greetings," I answered, sending a ripple down my neck. To my amusement, I found that being on the roof put the Gedri at eye level. For once, I would not have a crick in my neck after speaking to someone.
"Not many have been outside as of late," I said in a way that made it a question.
"Ah, it is rather cold out for a lot of people, probably. And perhaps the busy time of year has something to do with it." If it helps, Kurt can stand up too. Standing up in the presence of a very large dragon seems appropriate.
"My name is Kurt Wagner. It's a pleasure to meet you."
"Ah, it is, it would seem. And there is, though most inside call the holiday Christmas." He cocks his head up at the dragon. "Do your people also celebrate the changing of the seasons?"
How interesting that he recognized a Kantri's bow.
"We hold a Midwinter Festival, as do the human's from my world, though I only know the customs of the Kantri. I have not heard of Krismas, what is customary for that holiday?"
One person's nod is another person's bow. Especially when that first person is a big gold dragon!
"Christmas is both a midwinter festival and a religious observance, though many tend to follow the first rather than the second. People decorate their homes and businesses with garlands and lights, and exchange gifts. For practicing Christians, there is a midnight mass to celebrate the birth of Christ, the Son of God who cleansed the world of sin. In all cases, it is a time to appreciate those whom you love, and to be with family, however you define it. Then, a week later, it's New Year's Day, where the old year is put to rest and the new year is welcomed in."
A rather academic answer, but Kurt isn't in the most bubbly of moods just now.
I understood some of that, but a few words I did not recognize. Garlands? Mass? Sin? Garlands are obvious another decoration of some sort, and mass a gathering of Gedri, or Christians. But why would sin need to be cleaned? Was it another name for dirt? Was this Christ so concerned with cleanliness?
Kurt can't answer questions he hasn't actually been asked!
"Well, I cannot really say, as I do not know when your celebration of Midwinter is held. The solstice which marks by the shortest day of the year falls a bit earlier than these holidays, if that helps."
Kurt smiles and nods. If his companion doesn't mind, he'll settle back down into a crouch.
"Bitte. I suppose it seems strange, but anything that encourages people to be thankful for what they have and express their love for others is an event to be cherished. Though I admit that it's bittersweet for me, as I am seperated from my family while here."
But perhaps I could ask this being on the roof? If he did not frighten at my approach, that is, though I had yet to encounter such a reaction from any patron.
Milliways must make them used to such things.
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"Hello there."
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"Not many have been outside as of late," I said in a way that made it a question.
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"My name is Kurt Wagner. It's a pleasure to meet you."
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"Ah, it is, it would seem. And there is, though most inside call the holiday Christmas." He cocks his head up at the dragon. "Do your people also celebrate the changing of the seasons?"
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"We hold a Midwinter Festival, as do the human's from my world, though I only know the customs of the Kantri. I have not heard of Krismas, what is customary for that holiday?"
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"Christmas is both a midwinter festival and a religious observance, though many tend to follow the first rather than the second. People decorate their homes and businesses with garlands and lights, and exchange gifts. For practicing Christians, there is a midnight mass to celebrate the birth of Christ, the Son of God who cleansed the world of sin. In all cases, it is a time to appreciate those whom you love, and to be with family, however you define it. Then, a week later, it's New Year's Day, where the old year is put to rest and the new year is welcomed in."
A rather academic answer, but Kurt isn't in the most bubbly of moods just now.
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"And both of these days occur near Midwinter?"
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"Well, I cannot really say, as I do not know when your celebration of Midwinter is held. The solstice which marks by the shortest day of the year falls a bit earlier than these holidays, if that helps."
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"Then it is after Midwinter. But that does explain the strange decorations inside. Thank you."
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"Bitte. I suppose it seems strange, but anything that encourages people to be thankful for what they have and express their love for others is an event to be cherished. Though I admit that it's bittersweet for me, as I am seperated from my family while here."
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