Eighteen Lilies

[witheringlily]

Oh! The snow has completely covered the ground again, and it had been so sunny the past few days! It almost made me forget that summer was long gone. I didn't get to enjoy the nice weather very much... But spring will be here in a few months. And winter wouldn't be winter without snow! It's very pretty, but I would like to see the flowers

Comments

[axeofoath]

As sad as it may be to be away from home during a celebration, it's also quite wonderful to spend time with new friends, isn't it?

[witheringlily]

It is! It's one of my favorite celebrations. I'm not sure how the City celebrates it, but we always had big parties back at home.

[axeofoath]

A big party sounds like a wonderful idea! I can't imagine it would be in any way problematic if you chose to celebrate according to the traditions you know.

[witheringlily]

Traditions should be kept, no matter where a person is. I don't think I could replicate that kind of party, though! There were always a lot of people there. [Mostly adults~]

[axeofoath]

You're very right, Uni. However, a smaller party would surely be sufficient, as long as you enjoy it with your friends.

[witheringlily]

[She nods] That's really all that matters!

...Oh, Mister Gremio! Do you know what you'll be doing to celebrate the new year?

[axeofoath]

[And he smiles back, though the question takes some pondering.] Ah...I haven't given it a lot of thought, however...I will likely cook a special meal for the young master and his friends, if he wishes to celebrate.

[witheringlily]

How nice! Is that how the two of you would bring in the new year, back in your homeworld?

[axeofoath]

Yes. Much like yourself, we would often host very large parties! [What happens when they're part of a great general's household!]

[witheringlily]

It's always exciting with so many people! But...you didn't cook all by yourself, did you? [They both know what it's like to run with the important crowd!]

[axeofoath]

It makes for a very lively event, doesn't it?

Oh, I usually did most of the cooking myself, though sometimes I had some, er, a-assistance. [The kind from kids that actually makes things worse, even if the effort is appreciated.]

[witheringlily]

It really does! [Forget that the men like to drink a little too much...!]

Oh? It's a lot for you to do on your own, isn't it? Preparing a meal for so many people...

[axeofoath]

[Don't they all at these parties!]

It can be a chore but also an honour to serve meals for a large celebration. The trick is to prepare as much in advance as you can and plan your time. [And there was always huge amounts of fretting involved, but, well...It's Gremio.]

[witheringlily]

[Especially if it's mostly men at these parties!]

I see. That's how the cooks make it seem so effortless to have large dishes ready at the right moments. [Oh, Gremio~ :3 ]

[axeofoath]

[And even moreso when they're soldiers or mafia!]

That's exactly right! Many preparations can be made a few days ahead, which helps greatly. [Where would he be without the worrying~?]

[witheringlily]

[They'd see no difference in each others worlds!]

It's better if it isn't stressful for everyone. The point of a party is for people to enjoy themselves! [It'd be way out of character!]