Thirty-third Lotus

[spandexisyouth]

Did anyone else who got items get one that had their name on it? Mine is written, in my hand, though I cannot read my family name. It was also wrapped. I liked the wrapping! It was a very nice touch.

Happy new year, if we are correct about a date, to everyone that wishes to have one. And to those who do not want to think it is a new year, tomorrow is a new day any way, and thus should be seized and enjoyed!


[[ooc: For his canon birthday, Gai got Ninkame's scroll. It'll be a while before he figures out how to use it, and it still won't summon Ninkame, but he now has it.]]

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[grab-my-bells.livejournal.com]

They should have sent champagne instead. Good thing I picked up some.

[spandexisyouth]

This is more personal. I do not know if that is a good thing or a bad thing.

Why did you Oh. [The pen rests here for a moment.] It has been a long time since there has been any special rain.

[grab-my-bells.livejournal.com]

Probably both.

Huh? [Liar. The champagne was bought because of the rain, no matter what he writes.] Oh, I just got it for the New Year, but that works too. Shame I don't have enough for us to bath in.

[spandexisyouth]

At least I think that it was mine. It feels familiar. It is not just something with my name added.

It would be very impractical to bathe in champagne. And then it would be difficult to clean everything afterward.

[grab-my-bells.livejournal.com]

It probably was.

So? We somehow managed last year.

[spandexisyouth]

Does it say anything to you?

But that was not bathing, and it was accidental! There is a difference. But this is a good way to remember.

[grab-my-bells.livejournal.com]

It says I'm a scroll of paper. I don't know. The idea of scrolls is familiar, and feels like something, but that something isn't really that specific to me.

No, it was showering. And was it really accidental?
I think so. I'll get the glasses.

[spandexisyouth]

It says that you oh. Not you, it. At least it is familiar to us both.

It was for me! Was it not for you?
Good.

[grab-my-bells.livejournal.com]

Mm hm.

I went out to get a drink. Intentionally. A shower just sort of went with it.

[spandexisyouth]

I was in the middle of enjoying a rwalk. I could not help it raining all over me.

[grab-my-bells.livejournal.com]

Well, I apologize in advance if I spill on you this time. I assure you, it's purely accidental if you come away bathed in champagne this time.

[spandexisyouth]

I will not be upset when you spill things completely on purpose, because I know what you are really saying.

[grab-my-bells.livejournal.com]

Who said anything about on purpose?
I'll make sure to clean up any messes I make.

[spandexisyouth]

You said accidental and I don't think it will be accidental at all.

Good. I look forward to it.

[grab-my-bells.livejournal.com]

It might be.
Good.

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

As ever, you speak with both resolve and wisdom.

[spandexisyouth]

Thank you, Huo!

Are you looking forward to the time with whomever bought you?

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

I cannot say; we are only passing acquaintances. Though I imagine that the very fact of his interest bodes well.

[spandexisyouth]

Of course it does! Stronger friendships are very good things!

[crimson-seeker.livejournal.com]

The year's changed? I'll admit I sometimes fall in the habit of missing things, but [pause]

Edensphere must not celebrate that much, hm?

[spandexisyouth]

I believe if we are going by the calendar that most of us have been, it is now January, and that marks the beginning of a new year. But there is no telling for sure if it really fits here.

[lingeringlegacy]

Is this time last year winter as well?

[spandexisyouth]

Yes. So it is at least roughly the same. But I think it was hot well into winter last year. Or maybe it was the fire.

[lingeringlegacy]

If that's the case, the cycle of seasons match with Earth's Gregorian calendar system that this New Year is based on, then you can say it fits.

Mm. I've heard of the fire. As significant as it sounded, it doesn't really count in the calendar system.

[spandexisyouth]

I am saying that my perspective of it being warmer might be altered by the fire.

[lingeringlegacy]

Of course! I apologise if I have misunderstood.

[spandexisyouth]

Do not worry about it.

[crimson-seeker.livejournal.com]

It's not the calendar I was used to, that much I can tell. But it serves, and gives us a common measure for the time. Suppose that's enough.

[spandexisyouth]

I do not think it is exactly the calendar I am used to either. The months do not sound right. But the seasons seem to fit, and the counts as well.

[crimson-seeker.livejournal.com]

Yeah, the lunar month seems the same length. The names don't match, but it's workable.

Makes me wonder, though. So many different worlds, but so many things that seem more or less the same, too.

[spandexisyouth]

[There are pentaps as Gai tries to be somewhat cautious while thinking fast.] There are a lot of parallels. It is very interesting sometimes. Though there are some differences too.