Forty-first rebirth- [Video]

[neverquitedies]

[Just so you know, Yuca freaking rocks the aristocrat look. He's comfortable in these clothes, and knows quite well how to carry himself, thank you very much. Maybe a little too well. He did live through the Victorian era, after all.]

This was a nice idea. I'm a lot warmer now.

[Shoving his hands into his pockets, staring up toward the sky

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[Voice]

[buntails]

I think that's a wonderful idea for everyone.

[Voice]

[neverquitedies]

It... would be nice.

[He lets out a deep breath.]

Last year, Rain- not the Rain that's here now, an older one- he held a dinner banquet for everyone at Christmas. I want to do something that would make him happy... preserve the memory, you know?

Re: [Voice]

[buntails]

I see. This must be really important to you. And it will be a peaceful time. Adstringendum needs that.

Re: [Voice]

[neverquitedies]

I hope so.

[A little wistful sigh.]

It seems too good to really go off without a hitch, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

[just_asplanned]

I hope the invitation is open to new arrivals.

[neverquitedies]

Of course! I'm always looking to meet new people here.

[just_asplanned]

It sounds like this would be the perfect opportunity to do just that.

I'm David Xanatos.

[neverquitedies]

Yuca Collabell. I'm the local... priest, I suppose, around these parts.

How new is 'new'? I haven't been keeping too much track of the arrivals, sorry to say.

[Video]

[pkpink]

A-Ah, are you a priest, sir?

[Video]

[neverquitedies]

I am.

[A kind little smile.]

Have we met?

Re: [Video]

[pkpink]

Oh, that's wonderful! I've been looking for a church for Christmas and-

[She realizes he asked her a questions.]

My name is Ana, sir.

[A small curtsy.]

[Video]

[neverquitedies]

Oh- my name is Yuca Collabell.

[He bows a little at her in return.]

I'm glad you're pleased with it. It's not going to be much, but I'll do the best I can for you.

[Video]

[bloodseal_soul]

[... oh goddamnit, Yuca. You should not look that good in that.]

[Video]

[neverquitedies]

[Oh yes, yes he should.]

Are you going to come?

[Video]

[bloodseal_soul]

Do you want me to?

[Video] [Private || Unhackable]

[neverquitedies]

It's open to everyone.

[A pleasant smile, but it fades at his next words, and they seem honest enough.]

It's not going to be about who we are or what we've done to each other. It's just- a nice evening. Ticking off another year from the calender, being warm and kind. We can return to everything else the day after, if you still need to.

[Private Video]

[ahandsomedevil]

Not at all! Johannes can live with it, and I'd be glad to have you and whoever else comes along. It'd be nice to have a mass.... The parade will be hosted on the 23rd, you're still planning on attending with me, yes?

[Private Video]

[neverquitedies]

Alright.

[He smiles quietly, nodding.]

That sounds like a plan! I'm a little excited for it, to be honest.

[Private Video]

[ahandsomedevil]

I am as well! It'll be nice to have some festivities around here. I've asked Lily Evans to help out, she's working on the decorations and such now.

You, my friend, look dashing, by the way. Almost as good as me. [It's ridiculously hard to tell if he's joking about how vain he is.]

[Private Video]

[neverquitedies]

That'll be nice! I haven't met her, but I'm sure she'll do fantastically.

[He takes it as a little joke and laughs, slightly embarrassed.] I just- got the lucky end of the draw, I suppose.