[ She doesn't know what to say to that, mostly because that's the reaction she least expected... seriously, she's quiet for a long time, which is about as common an occurrence as being struck by lightning. ]
I... suppose... that the amatory effects natural to this world are... just so. Natural, that is. It would be silly of me to apologize for behavior I have very little control over, is that not so?
[ Sticks fingers in ears and avoids all Implications of saying they were both okay with it, la la LA LA LA. Besides, he's probably just being very Mika about this—"I didn't mind" from him definitely just means "It was just two human people touching their lips together. Who cares?" ]
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That is the only explanation I can conceive of, and it seems to be the prevailing theory. I am given to understand that it is a common tradition near the end of the year, for one to kiss another under the mistletoe.
[ She tries to sound clinical about it, but the way she wavers a little on kiss probably belies that. ]
As for the stories, merely that its effects were widespread and rather indiscriminate. At least we are already acquainted with one another.
[ A hum. ] More traditions... [ And a slightly... exasperated tone. ] That's how they explain everything.
[ Does he sound like he has no idea how to deal with tradition upon tradition? Because he doesn't. His home was severely lacking, and now he thinks they aren't compulsory at all. ]
Either way, whatever it is, I'd rather do it with someone I know.
I... yes, I suppose you're right. Better a friend than a stranger, if given the choice.
[ Stares into the abyss... in any case, the exasperation in his voice makes her smile, if only because it's so rare for him to show emotion like that. ]
Their traditions do seem quite important to them... But I suppose we cannot fault them their traditions, however strange or vexing they appear to us. [ She pauses thoughtfully—wow, putting herself in someone else's shoes is such a fun exercise! ]
Why, I daresay many of the customs of our homes would appear the same way to outsiders! How intriguing.
[ SHE'S LEARNING... and even though the talk of El Nysa's bounty of traditions doesn't make him any less exasperated because he has no reference scale, he sounds genuine enough when he asks: ]
I guess so. Did your home have a lot of traditions too?
Oh, yes! In fact, we have—had—a holiday that was quite similar in spirit, which was celebrated in midwinter. We would fill our homes with greenery of all sorts and feast for days with our tenants and neighbors!
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Oh, hey. [ MORE SURE... THAT TIME. ] I'm fine. Is something wrong?
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[ But her tone belies that... sentiment. Okay, she's trying again. ]
Rather, I wished to speak to you, if you've a moment. Of... the other night.
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I... I behaved in a manner that was most... uncharacteristic of me, and so I would like to apologize.
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Oh, that. [ three, two, one ] You didn't like it?
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That is not—I hardly believe that to be relevant.
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It would have meant there was nothing to apologize for, right?
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[ It happened and he's not upset about it. ]
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I... suppose... that the amatory effects natural to this world are... just so. Natural, that is. It would be silly of me to apologize for behavior I have very little control over, is that not so?
[ Sticks fingers in ears and avoids all Implications of saying they were both okay with it, la la LA LA LA. Besides, he's probably just being very Mika about this—"I didn't mind" from him definitely just means "It was just two human people touching their lips together. Who cares?" ]
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That's right. [ Honestly he has no idea if he's allaying her worry?? What does he do. ] It's my responsibility too. So I'll apologize, if you want.
[ One for one. ]
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That isn't necessary, I assure you. Let us simply agree to put this incident behind us, yes?
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Yeah, sure.
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Besides, it seems that we were hardly the only ones to be ensnared in the mistletoe's spell. I have heard quite a few stories already!
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So it was those flowers. There were so many. [ No wonder??? ] What kind of stories?
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[ She tries to sound clinical about it, but the way she wavers a little on kiss probably belies that. ]
As for the stories, merely that its effects were widespread and rather indiscriminate. At least we are already acquainted with one another.
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[ Does he sound like he has no idea how to deal with tradition upon tradition? Because he doesn't. His home was severely lacking, and now he thinks they aren't compulsory at all. ]
Either way, whatever it is, I'd rather do it with someone I know.
[ man he remembered for like 30 whole seconds ]
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I... yes, I suppose you're right. Better a friend than a stranger, if given the choice.
[ Stares into the abyss... in any case, the exasperation in his voice makes her smile, if only because it's so rare for him to show emotion like that. ]
Their traditions do seem quite important to them... But I suppose we cannot fault them their traditions, however strange or vexing they appear to us. [ She pauses thoughtfully—wow, putting herself in someone else's shoes is such a fun exercise! ]
Why, I daresay many of the customs of our homes would appear the same way to outsiders! How intriguing.
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I guess so. Did your home have a lot of traditions too?
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What of your home?
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None.
[ i don't know what anyone expected ]
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[ he's
a workaholic, actually. ]
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No time at all?
[ She pauses, making a soft, contemplative sound. ]
What were you busy with, then? Surely it could not have been more important than a little levity now and then!
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