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VII // VOICE

Jan 31, 2011 16:22

[Silence at first. But it's not quite silence, per se---there's the obvious sounds of a crowd, and particularly large one, at that. People talking, glasses tinkling, music; it creates quite a din. Then a more familiar voice arises, in the form of Seth giggling in response to a male voice saying (in an attempt at sounding suave), "you know, Miss ( Read more... )

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[voice] tenxsquared January 31 2011, 23:50:21 UTC

We didn't really have a holiday like it back home. I've noticed there's a lot of... pink around the city now though.

[Ew, mushy feelings!]

Seems like just an excuse for candy, not that I'm complaining. Is it really a big deal though? Would it be weird not to celebrate you think?

[voice] tiersdes February 3 2011, 20:42:36 UTC

...Ah, that's really interesting! You see, it's more of a human thing back home, but the rest of us decided to just roll with the fun and romantic elements of it in celebrating it as well.

I don't think it'd be weird, really. Like I told someone else, it's not for everyone, and it's not really necessary to participate in the romantic aspects of it. Although I agree that the candy doesn't hurt!

tenxsquared February 3 2011, 21:11:47 UTC

You're not human? [Doesn't really bother her though, she's met enough people here that weren't.]

I guess if I was interested in all this romantic stuff it wouldn't be so bad. [Pause.] No, actually, it would still be kind of gross. Just seems dumb, I mean if you care about someone why would you show it by giving them giant stuffed animals which are useless and not practical at all. Those conversation heart things are good though! I've got a few boxes of them laying around...

Um... heh. [She's kind of in rant mode, all this mushy stuff is really not her thing but...] I guess it is kind of a nice gesture though, letting people you care about know and all. The gifts just all seem so silly, would guys even want some of this stuff? Especially if they don't like sweets...

tiersdes February 3 2011, 21:45:10 UTC

Nope! Most people would call someone like myself a "vampire," but I'm at the same time completely different from most of the legends.

[An understatement, and if Tenten presses for more details, Seth is going to be vague about it. She lets the former rant, however, and laughs---she's immediately reminded of Esther and her gung-ho attitude.]

I think people are just really theatrical about romance because romance has kind of been hyped up by the media. So people try to emulate how dramatic it is---it explains the silly trinkets. Still, there are more sincere ways of showing someone that you love or care for them.

[A laugh.] No, I don't think a guy would really fall over himself if he received a teddy bear---is there someone you'd like to get something for?

tenxsquared February 3 2011, 22:12:20 UTC

That's the case with most legends and myths though, they're never quite right. But there's usually some truth behind them, or else the stories wouldn't be passed down. I'm just a plain ole human myself, starting to feel like the odd one out in this city.

[She's vaguely aware of vampires, after meeting some of the other non-humans Tenten did a little research on the mythology available in the city. There was nothing quite like them back home, but she knows enough not to be terribly nosy about it.]

Well... [HNNG. The main issue arises.] I've celebrated the other holidays here, a good way to experience different cultures right? But this one seems kind of... personal. I don't want to imply anything but I don't want to be empty-handed either.

tiersdes February 4 2011, 00:14:10 UTC

Really? Well...don't feel too discouraged about being a normal human. If anything, at least you have a greater chance at being happier.

[Seth sounds oddly wistful when she says that, but she's back to being cheery and playful when she resumes speaking.]

Ah...so...the person you have in mind---you're interested in them, but haven't quite told them, is that it? [A chuckle. Ah, young love!] That's how most romantic relationships start, really.

tenxsquared February 6 2011, 01:55:58 UTC

Misfortune isn't exactly picky, I don't think it matters much what any of us are. We'll all have something terrible to deal with at some point.

[It's a little more complicated than that, but sure!] ...kind of. Not really sure what's going on between us to be honest but he'll always be important to me, in some way. Don't care much for all this over the top romance but I guess it would be nice to give him something.

If I can find any normal gifts under all this crap.

tiersdes February 7 2011, 14:31:36 UTC

Ha, ha! Truer words!

[She appreciates that statement.]

Well...what's something he likes?

tenxsquared February 8 2011, 02:02:19 UTC

Anything boring. Tea, white, meditation, training.

[A laugh. Neji was the worst person to buy for.]

We're both pretty practical too, I can't imagine getting him something that's silly or useless. Even if it's in the spirit of things.

Guess I'm just going to have to go to the stores and look around.

tiersdes February 8 2011, 02:08:03 UTC

Hm! A boy who likes tea?

[That's got Seth thinking...unorthodox for a guy, but then again, the men of Damascus seemed to be into that sort of thing. She'd seen the Countess of that territory do weird tea ceremonies with guys participating in them, so...]

...Perhaps he'd like a tea set, or something? [Then, a sheepish giggle.] Not like a girly tea set, of course!

tenxsquared February 8 2011, 02:59:29 UTC

Is that weird where you're from? It was pretty common for everyone to drink tea for us really. [Ninjas love tea, who knew.]

Ah! I already got him, well us because we both use it, a new tea set for Christmas. That's kind of a big gift anyway, I was thinking something smaller...

[A pause. Sure she could probably ask one of the female comrades from back home for help but then she'd never hear the end of it.] I was thinking about going to the mall sometime soon, you know, just look around and see what's there. Think you'd like to join me? Don't have to help if you're busy but.

[She could kind of use all the help she could get.] Oh! I'm Tenten, by the way.

tiersdes February 9 2011, 21:15:59 UTC

Was it? Is it because tea's relaxing, or something? I mean, we held tea parties back where I'm from, but tea for us was really more of a leisurely thing, rather than something hugely important that it was customary.

[Genuinely contemplative-sounding, here.]

---Ah! Well, okay, then! I'll help you shop for a gift for him! It sounds like it'll be fun! [A laugh.] But, nice to meet you! I'm Seth.

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