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THE NEW YEAR | OPEN LOG

Jan 26, 2009 20:30

When; January 26th, nightfall
Rating; PG
Characters; The Tianzi [justasystem] & Anyone & Everyone
Summary; On the night of the Chinese Lunar new year, the lights are on in Xanadu and many volunteers have worked hard to ready food and entertainment for anyone who wishes to attend. A dragon dance through the gardens and lanterns all around make for a splendid ( Read more... )

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To: Tianzi 2nd_dream_king January 27 2009, 03:13:45 UTC

There's an ox in Xanadu though hardly as bedecked as the Empress herself. It plods along, unassuming and quite calm despite the lights and sounds.

To: Tianzi justasystem January 27 2009, 03:27:00 UTC

And how could she not notice? A cock of her head, looking around to see if someone was leading it, an owner, but... nope. None in sight?

"... Mister ox?" She whispered, tiptoeing close, quiet and slow as she thought one should be around animals you didn't know.

There was something familiar- bothering the back of her mind.

To: Tianzi 2nd_dream_king January 27 2009, 03:32:33 UTC

Don't expect an ox to answer or the like, but when the Tianzi approaches this one appears quite fearless, tail swishing.

It stretches its neck to nudge her with its large nose.

To: Tianzi justasystem January 27 2009, 03:42:56 UTC

Well- whether they can answer or not, it's always best to be polite. At its fearless nature she almost balks herself, but-

"... Happy New Year." The young Empress whispered softly, gently reaching out to brush her fingers against it's nose.

"You're a very good omen, Mister Ox."

To: Tianzi 2nd_dream_king January 27 2009, 03:46:27 UTC

The ox seemed to nod under her hand, making its ears sway this way and that. Fortunately it wasn't wearing a bell else it would look almost comical with such drooping ears.

To: Tianzi justasystem January 27 2009, 03:47:45 UTC

"... Can I ask you something, Mister Ox?" She whispered, moving to pet over it's head and ears, too.

To: Tianzi 2nd_dream_king January 27 2009, 03:54:23 UTC

The ox dubbed Mr. Ox tilted its head the way a taller person would to a shorter person, to lend her its ear. I'm listening, said the gesture, though the ox didn't speak.

To: Tianzi justasystem January 27 2009, 04:03:06 UTC

It took her a moment to muster it and remain without crying- she was doing her best to be strong, her very best.

"For New Year, will you please keep Xing-ke safe for me?"

To: Tianzi 2nd_dream_king January 27 2009, 04:07:09 UTC

After a silent moment, the ox raised its head and uttered a low 'mmmmoo' to her face. Light and not at all intrusive of course. Then it steps forward to nudge its head against hers.

To: Tianzi justasystem January 27 2009, 04:08:53 UTC

This time it didn't take long, to throw her arms around the ox's neck and tuck her face close, squeeze them closed to stop the tears.

"Thank you."

To: Tianzi 2nd_dream_king January 27 2009, 04:12:59 UTC

Mr. Ox didn't mind this one bit, letting her hold its neck for as long as she wished.

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