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anita_hero) wrote2012-06-09 10:00 pm
anita_hero) wrote2012-06-09 10:00 pm
Second Spell // Written
[Anita debates what form her post should take for a long moment, but in the end, the answer is obvious: she's a little nervous at the prospect of hosting her first St. John's Eve party, something that constitutes a big responsibility in her world, so a written post will seem most confident and allow her to edit as she goes.
With that in mind, she opens her journal to a fresh page and picks up a pen:]
Hey, everyone. As some of you may know, St. John's Eve is coming up on the 23rd of this month. What you may not know is that where I grew up in the Louisiana bayou, we liked to celebrate with a big bonfire, lots of food, and all our friends and family.
Of course, I won't be able to make it back to the bayou this year, so in the interest of sharing culture and having a good time, I thought I'd host my own celebration here in Luceti. There'll be a bonfire, I'll set up some music - if anyone's interested in providing live music for fun or for compensation, please let me know ASAP so we can work something out - and we'll have a whole lot of traditional Creole food, which, if you haven't tried it, allow me to assure you is delicious.
Most St. John's Eve celebrations in the Vodoun style involve religious ceremonies, the cleansing of bad spirits and sacrificial chickens and stuff, but because I doubt there are many other vodouists in the community (and due to a similar lack of live chickens), we'll probably skip most of that. I think the gods will forgive me on the grounds that I'm currently not on the right planet. However, if anyone's interested in what goes on at a traditional celebration, drop me a line! I'm happy to answer any and all questions.
So, this party will take place outdoors near Community Housing Building 4 (you'll be able to see it by the fire) on the evening of June 23rd, say, starting around 6pm. Dress code is casual, food will be provided, and it's BYOB, although alcoholic and non-alcoholic punch will be provided. If anyone's interested in something like this, let me know here or just stop by on the night of the party. All I ask is that if you do plan to show up, please let me know about any dietary restrictions or food allergies, because I'll be doing most of the cooking.
Bònn jounen, everyone!
[Satisfied, she closes the journal and heads out to the Battle Dome to practice some moves.]
With that in mind, she opens her journal to a fresh page and picks up a pen:]
Hey, everyone. As some of you may know, St. John's Eve is coming up on the 23rd of this month. What you may not know is that where I grew up in the Louisiana bayou, we liked to celebrate with a big bonfire, lots of food, and all our friends and family.
Of course, I won't be able to make it back to the bayou this year, so in the interest of sharing culture and having a good time, I thought I'd host my own celebration here in Luceti. There'll be a bonfire, I'll set up some music - if anyone's interested in providing live music for fun or for compensation, please let me know ASAP so we can work something out - and we'll have a whole lot of traditional Creole food, which, if you haven't tried it, allow me to assure you is delicious.
Most St. John's Eve celebrations in the Vodoun style involve religious ceremonies, the cleansing of bad spirits and sacrificial chickens and stuff, but because I doubt there are many other vodouists in the community (and due to a similar lack of live chickens), we'll probably skip most of that. I think the gods will forgive me on the grounds that I'm currently not on the right planet. However, if anyone's interested in what goes on at a traditional celebration, drop me a line! I'm happy to answer any and all questions.
So, this party will take place outdoors near Community Housing Building 4 (you'll be able to see it by the fire) on the evening of June 23rd, say, starting around 6pm. Dress code is casual, food will be provided, and it's BYOB, although alcoholic and non-alcoholic punch will be provided. If anyone's interested in something like this, let me know here or just stop by on the night of the party. All I ask is that if you do plan to show up, please let me know about any dietary restrictions or food allergies, because I'll be doing most of the cooking.
Bònn jounen, everyone!
[Satisfied, she closes the journal and heads out to the Battle Dome to practice some moves.]
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She misses her dad. But she smiles a little and puts a hand on Mac's shoulder.]
Sounds like you have some cool people in your life, mon.
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Back home... he's definitely one a' the coolest.
[He wouldn't know who else to name because Doc is also his closest friend.]
...What about you? Know somebody like that? [Everyone should. He's felt pretty damn lucky.]
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[There's an awkward, heavy pause on his end as he considers how to be of comfort whether or not she needs it.]
Mine ain't either... so I kind a' get what that's like. Well, not exactly 'cause y'dad wasn't my dad, but... [He trails off, managing a smile he doesn't entirely feel.] Yeah. Y'uncle sounds pretty cool, though... definitely a guy t'keep in touch with.
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What was your dad like? Did you know him?
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[Trying to consider the positives.
His eyes soften in thought.]
M'dad was a good guy... honest an' hard workin'. Really wanted me t'do well in school so I could one day run my own business or be my own boss, an' so people could respect me, y'know? He'd also tell me things like, hey, somebody's always got it worse so be thankful for what y'got. Stuff ain't gonna fall in y'lap either 'less y'real lucky, but that don' happen t'many people. If y'want somethin' y'gotta earn it. Stuff like that.
[He decides to omit the detail of his father not approving of his intentions to take up boxing.]
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An' are ya happy with whatchya doin'?