III {Video}

[thenotmagician]

[Hear that, Keep? Something is exploding! Pop! Pop pop pop! Pop!

And whatever is exploding actually seems to be a black mental canister shoved over the bonfire!

Pop pop pop!

Oh hey, it's Zeke's face now.]

Anyone up for some popcorn? I've got plenty!

Comments

[Video]

[thequeensown]

[Talia's expression is one of bemusement as Zeke's face appears after the popping sound.]

You never cease to amaze me, Zeke .. I shall certainly enjoy having your company as the midwinter celebrations begin .. as well as Christmas.

[Talia herself might never have celebrated Christmas before the Elegante, but it was a festivity she rather enjoyed.]

Re: [Video]

[thenotmagician]

Well shucks, guess that's what I'll be addin' to the winter solstice food list. But I'm afraid I don't quite know what Christmas is.

[Video]

[thequeensown]

[Talia's smile never slips .. if anything, her expression relaxes a bit more at his admission.]

I never had, either, until just a short while ago .. it is a solstice celebration some share at the end of the year .. It is a time of gift sharing and feasting .. I believe it has something to do with the rebirth of a king ..

[Honestly she's a bit fuzzy on the details ..]

It seems recognized by many, but not all .. a general sense of well being accompanies it .. It was .. enjoyable ..

Re: [Video]

[thenotmagician]

Huh, sounds right up my alley. Gift sharing and feasting. Not too different from th'solstice celebrations back home, actually.

[Video] That face of Zeke's .. I wanna lick him. Yum! :D

[thequeensown]

[Talia's smile widens and she nods.]

It is the same with the celebrations of my own world .. I rather quite enjoy a celebration aimed at bringing people together rather than the opposed.

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[thenotmagician]

Well yeah, I bet. There's not much fun in opposition.

[Video]

[thequeensown]

No there is not much fun in it, but sadly that is rarely enough to keep such opposition at bay.

[Had that been enough, life would have been a good deal easier for the Herald.]

Have you often cooked for your solstice, Zeke?

[Video]

[thenotmagician]

'Course! Do it every year.

[Video]

[thequeensown]

[Talia's smile just seems to be getting bigger and bigger!]

I get along well enough with cooking to get by .. I would be most delighted to perhaps plan some sort of festivities with you as the season approaches ..

[It was getting closer by the day, after all.]

Re: [Video]

[thenotmagician]

Sounds like a plan!

[Video]

[thequeensown]

Excellent! I assure you that what I lack in general cooking ability, I more than make up for in my ability to follow instructions.

Re: [Video]

[thenotmagician]

Guess that's all y'really need, besides puttin' your heart into the food. Just doesn't taste right if ya do it mechanically.

[thequeensown]

[Talia laughs softly and nods.]

Oh, can agree for the most part .. although without a bit of guidance all the heart in the world won't help my rations .. I can get along well enough to survive, but it is not my strongest point by any means.

[thenotmagician]

Welp, now you've got me ta help ya!

[thequeensown]

[She laughs again, the sound full of mirth and bemusement.]

And I am quite blessed for such, I assure you .. If you've need of anything, Zeke, just let me know.

[thenotmagician]

I'll be sure t'keep that in mind, thanks.