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[zelda_hylia]

[This is SERIOUS BUSINESS, you guys.]

Does anyone have a picture of a plant known as "mistletoe" so I can be on the lookout for it?

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[redbullrenegade]

Oooh, I second that. I do need to look out for it myself.

[And stand under every single piece as often as he can.]

[zelda_hylia]

[Unamused!]

You don't sound disturbed by it.

[redbullrenegade]

[So very amused.]

That's because I'm not.

[zelda_hylia]

Oh, well. I suppose it's best that everyone knows what it looks like so that they can avoid it or linger awkwardly near it as they please.

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[faygot]

[He has never heard of this... uh... what was that again? Missiletoes? Something like that.]

Why? Is it being dangerous?

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[zelda_hylia]

Evidently, it is a plant that forces people in close proximity to it to kiss each other.

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[faygot]

[Woah, suddenly this is interesting! He has a boyfriend, after all.]

Really? Like... like fuckin' magic or something?

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[zelda_hylia]

[Like WHAT sort of magic? Excuse you, young man!]

I... yes, that seems to be the case. Can you imagine? It might even be with a total stranger!

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[wavesoakedlegs]

[Here is a picture of mistletoe! Mitsuhide has drawn it himself; right now it fills the feed of the SFC.]

This is mistletoe; the shape of the leaves and the white berries make it quite distinct.

[His voice is soft; he understands why she would want to be on the lookout for it. He's had his own fair share of embarassing experiences, thanks to the plant.]

An odd tradition indeed. Luckily, I do not think it will be cursed to force us to kiss another, this year. Vatheon's curses rarely repeat themselves.

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[zelda_hylia]

The magic is not the natural state of it? That is a relief to know! Thank you.

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[wavesoakedlegs]

No, it is not. Thank heavens for that, too!

[He bows his head politely.]

You are welcome, in any case.

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[lovethatfontech]

I'm afraid I can't help you there... Why, is it poisonous?

[He sounds completely oblivious, and that's because he is - if there has been any of this "mistletoe" around, he doesn't seem to have been affected by it.]

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[zelda_hylia]

Not exactly. It seems that people in close proximity to it have to kiss each other, though. I would rather avoid it.

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[lovethatfontech]

Really? Does it force them, or is it just traditionally expected for two people to kiss? [He strongly hopes that it's not the former. Tradition can always be broken under the circumstances, after all!]

[He thinks for a moment, then chuckles.] Well, either way, it sounds like a harmless prank. I don't blame you for avoiding it, though - personal space needs to be something that others respect, even if their aim is for fun, but I think some people seem to be oblivious to that.

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[zelda_hylia]

The way I was told, it sounded as if there wasn't much choice in the matter...

[She pauses as another video pops up on her feed, then looks greatly relieved.]

But it seems that was a curse this city chose last year, and that is not the natural state of the plant.

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[thetrollprince]

Ahhahaha! Did someone get kissed?

[Snort] Or have you only just heard about it?

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[zelda_hylia]

[She doesn't seem too offended with the laughing.]

I've only heard about it, but it's quite distressing. You know what it is, then?

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[thetrollprince]

Sure! It's this green plant that people hang up and when you stand under it and someone comes by you're supposed to kiss.

No one really treats it like a law though. I guess it's cute if that's your sorta thing but I don't really like it myself. I have a thing about who I first kiss after all.

[No shame in this. Besides. It adds to the charm.]

It has white or red berries in it too.

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[zelda_hylia]

I feel the same way. I would like to save it for someone.

[Zelda seems a little embarrassed about it, though.]

It's good to hear that it's not obligatory. Evidently, last year, the mistletoe was magical and actually forced people to kiss.