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[silversnowfall]

While I can't speak for other worlds, in Auldrant we celebrate the "new year" in the middle of winter, shortly after the longest night. It's a bit different from the way things work here...but regardless, I am curious as to how many other worlds share a similar tradition.

[filtered to the Auldrant folks with whom she has made conversation]

Would you like to have dinner, at this house, for the new year? We have some new arrivals, and I think it might be good for all of us to visit with each other. ...You are, of course, free to decline. It's just a thought.

[and further filtered, away from Asch and Luke]

...And to an extent I thought we might...be able to celebrate. Even if time here is a bit different.

[Then? Then she's out and about town, doing things. She'll stop at the bakery, the grocery store...briefly at the battledome, pausing at the programming station but not really doing anything there. Once, she thinks about visiting Professor Nebilim, but she can't be sure of how late the woman stays at the school after class, and she wouldn't want to interrupt.

In short, she's a little bit of everywhere, ending that evening at Good Spirits. For a change of pace. And a drink, of course. Facades can be such a strain on the system.]

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[voice]

[dissonates]

[....Wait, what? That is far from what he expected to see today. Or any day for that matter.]

Why am I included in this?

[voice]

[silversnowfall]

You're from Auldrant, are you not?

[Have a most pleasant smile] As I said, you may decline if you wish. ...But you are welcome.

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[mykimlasca.livejournal.com]

Hello, Nephry. I got your message.

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[silversnowfall]

[And Nephry is far enough past the "end" of the story that she might be able to tell Natalia something good.]

Oh, hello. How are you, Natalia?

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[mykimlasca.livejournal.com]

I'm well enough things considered, thank you for asking. And yourself?

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[albioreii.livejournal.com]

[Apart from Ion a few weeks ago and Luke during the event, it feels like she hasn't really seen as much of the others from Auldrant, given how she and Ginji had chosen to live closer to the main square. I would be nice to see everyone again, even if not all of them were there.

Then again, given how this place worked, it was better off that whoever wasn't here wasn't...

Regardless, she answers the message with slight smile]

That sounds lovely, Nephry.

voice;

[silversnowfall]

Do you think so? I hope it wasn't too forward to ask.

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[silversnowfall]

I'm all right. It seems we had the same idea, though. Will you be bringing something sweet home as well?

[voice]

[dissonates]

[....Hrngh. Surreal.]

Are you honestly suggesting that I'd fit in at a party with a bunch of the replica's friends?

[voice]

[silversnowfall]

I'm not suggesting anything. It would be nice to have you there, and it's entirely up to you.

[He's been forced into more than enough things he didn't want already, okay? But she couldn't not ask him, and she does want him to come if he thinks he might enjoy himself.]

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[albioreii.livejournal.com]

I don't believe so. I'd have to ask Ginji to be sure, but it's not like we've really made any plans.

[They haven't been making friends THAT fast... at least not the kind that would override spending time with people from home whom they enjoyed being around.]

voice;

[silversnowfall]

I understand that it can be...difficult, to have so many different groups of people, even from the same world, gathered in one place.

[voice]

[emp3thy]

We celebrate New Year's, too... On January 1st. [he may have talked about this with her before sometime, but hey. It's an excuse to speak with her.]

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[mykimlasca.livejournal.com]

Yes, actually. I was hoping to contribute to this celebration you've mentioned. What can I do to help?

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[silversnowfall]

Well, I didn't mean for it to be today. [Perhaps she should have specified that. But their year wouldn't end for another few weeks or so.]

Right now I just hope...it isn't too strange of a request for everyone.

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[mykimlasca.livejournal.com]

You shouldn't speak like that, Nephry. I'm sure everyone would appreciate the sentiment. How could we not..?

To spend time with one another here...it's a precious thing.

Anyway, these cinnamon rolls are delicious. Have you had any?

[Voice]

[lezareno_prez]

Are you referring to something like a solstice celebration?

[Auldrant Filter]

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[Later in the day, once school's out and she's done cleaning up the classroom, Gelda returns to her house and opens her journal to see Nephry's message.]

I think it's a wonderful idea, Nephry, and I would love to come. Is this party limited to those from Auldrant, or am I allowed to bring Regal as well?

[Auldrant Filter]

[silversnowfall]

[This is where she runs into the problem of, well aren't we all allowed to invite our various new family members?

...As if she would ever say no.]

Of course, Professor.

[voice]

[silversnowfall]

I think you've told me about that before. You have a festival of some kind?

[Voice]

[silversnowfall]

Yes, something like that.

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[silversnowfall]

[When you're considering putting Dist, Asch, Luke, Anise, and Jade all in the same room? Some might not appreciate it.]

I can't say that I have.

[Auldrant Filter]

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Perfect. I'll let him know, then. I assume the party will take place on the 31st of the month?

[Auldrant Filter]

[silversnowfall]

If at all possible. ...Things could interfere.

[Auldrant Filter]

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Of course, but the 31st is a good day to strive for. If you need any help preparing for the party when the time comes, please feel free to ask. I'd be happy to lend a hand!