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Dec 17, 2010 11:46

[See T'Pol. See T'Pol kind of smiling, in her own way. It's all in the eyebrows. But she looks a whole lot less lineface than normal. Apparently mistletoe is kind of like the space rocks she smoked for a while Trellium-D, hopefully without the added side effect of killing her slowly. In the background, there's some quiet jazz music playing. ]It's ( Read more... )

don't do drugs kids, why do cats chirp, t'pol in the sky with diamonds, [comm] lastvoyages, kirk's kind of okay i guess, lol santa, jazz: it's chaotic and awesome, i'm trying to be social, severus, you humans & your crazy snowy traditions, borg. why the borg., spending too much time with humans, christmas is weird mmkay

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most_feared December 17 2010, 16:54:59 UTC

No connection. It became a symbol of fertility in pagan cultures because the berries supposedly resemble semen. Originally to get a kiss, you'd pluck a berry from the mistletoe hanging over the door and offer it to whoever you'd want the kiss from. The restrictions, obviously, became more lenient over time. Possibly people wanted more kisses than they had berries I guess. [Whatever the case they're paying for it now. Fucking mistletoe.]

with_discipline December 17 2010, 17:05:13 UTC

[Seriously, mistletoe sucks. And she doesn't see this berries=semen thing, but apparently not even mistletoe can make her ask awkward questions like that.] I see. That does seem the most likely explanation...but then how have all these disconnected things become traditions for one small time period?

most_feared December 17 2010, 17:10:02 UTC

[Humans find spooge in everything. It's not something worth pondering.] Mostly through the amalgamation and integration of new cultural movements to either promote a religion, usually monotheistic, or suppress a movement that the public deems destructive whether it is or not.

with_discipline December 17 2010, 17:12:13 UTC

[It's true. Humans are weird. :c] What movement would that be?

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Taggin' all over Ari's face. Tag tag tag tag. dominie December 17 2010, 17:12:48 UTC

[Okay, it's not funny when T'Pol is high, because he remembers the carnival breach. Now he's worried.] T'Pol, I'm presuming that you're well?

Is that permanent marker D: with_discipline December 17 2010, 17:20:27 UTC

[He was the only one that got the awful backstory that she still hasn't dealt with either.] Certainly, Doctor. Why do you ask?

*shifty eyes* Perhaps.... dominie December 17 2010, 17:23:56 UTC

Simply wondering. You were in the lab this morning, correct? Do Vulcans have adverse affects to emotion?

At least give me a cool mustache :| with_discipline December 17 2010, 17:35:28 UTC

I was present for Narvin's mishap, yes. Vulcans suppress their emotions, so as not to be ruled by them. [Which isn't working to well right now because there is a kitten purring away on her shoulder.] Are you interested in learning about Vulcans?

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ingenue_bait December 17 2010, 17:20:28 UTC

Ah, the lovely mademoiselle with the ears. You have a cat, I see! Hmm, a pet might be pleasant company, on this ship.

What is that music?

with_discipline December 17 2010, 17:29:21 UTC

Indeed. Khoteth has proven a pleasant companion. [So much quiet than the dog.]

It's called jazz; I believe this piece featured a man named John Coltrane.

ingenue_bait December 17 2010, 17:34:10 UTC

I have heard of jazz! It is interesting. I shall have to explore further.

So may anyone acquire a pet, then?

with_discipline December 17 2010, 17:38:47 UTC

You certainly should. I have a small collection, if you'd care to borrow any of it.

I believe so, though it is the Admiral who provides them - you may need your warden to request it for you.

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[Video] takeyouapart December 17 2010, 20:35:42 UTC

[BEMUSED WORRIED MERLIN IS BEMUSED AND WORRIED.]

T'Pol, are you...all right?

[Video] with_discipline December 17 2010, 21:28:26 UTC

[RIGHTLY SO, YOUNG WIZARD.]

Of course. Why wouldn't I be?

[Video] takeyouapart December 17 2010, 22:16:12 UTC

You seem a lot more...cheerful than usual.

Not that that's a bad thing! It's just not like you.

[Video] with_discipline December 17 2010, 22:31:33 UTC

I am not cheerful. [Content, that might be accurate.] This holiday just strikes me as...more agreeable than it did yesterday.

This text is accompanied by an experimental 5 second burst of MIDI-like Christmas music... one_who_is_many December 18 2010, 01:19:28 UTC

The explosion was worrying, T'Pol. I would be... Disappointed if you were to come to harm.

Oh dear god xp with_discipline December 18 2010, 01:58:55 UTC

I am unharmed. I trust you are as well?

...What are you listening to?

16-bit synth music is BORG OPERA! one_who_is_many December 18 2010, 02:26:41 UTC

They are called... Carols.

I feel obligated to inform you that any rate of healing would be bolstered by close proximity to a fireplace, wearing thick clothing, consumption of shortbread and repeated viewings of 'The Wizard Of Oz' and/or a variety of animated entertainment.

I believe it :c with_discipline December 18 2010, 02:51:33 UTC

Shortbread? Perhaps teh kitchen has a supply. Do you have a carol called 'Deck the Halls?'

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