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[eusebeia]

[ the last time she graced the network with her presence, diana of themyscira explored the wonder of food emojis. now, however, she decides to take a more traditional approach — face-to-face, well, as much as she can over these devices. while she still prefers to meet in person, this will suffice for now. what can she say, she's old fashioned like that. ]

Thanksgiving.

[ she speaks the word softly, almost contemplative, though diana offers a bright smile into the camera. ]

Back home, we had many reasons to be thankful, and we did not limit the occasion to one day. Still, family and friends. [ her smile widens. ] That is something to celebrate.

What other — [ a careful pause, her nose wrinkling a bit. ] "holidays" are there?

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[rightly]

[ There was a part of him that hesitated, before. When she didn't know everything about his fate, or their time together. But she knows that, and she knows that he loves her now, he has admitted that much too. There's no reason for him to hold anything back now, to not speak his mind and his heart. ]

I'm glad to hear.

[ He knows what she means, he thinks. Or he hopes. ]

I'll let you know when I schedule some house visits.

[eusebeia]

[ she knows that, yes, but accepting it is another matter altogether. not that diana has ever backed away from a challenge. she certainly won't when it comes to this one. ]

Before Christmas arrives, you said. [ the edges of her lips lift again. ] When is it?

[rightly]

Oh. Right. [ The date is kind of important, isn't it? ] December 25th, in just a month from now. Although the celebrations start on the 24th, with Christmas Eve dinner, and the exchange of presents at midnight. Then Christmas Day is spent with family at home, with a big lunch and whatever else people feel like doing.

I'm almost sure it's not celebrated here, but I'm sure there's no harm in doing it anyway.

[eusebeia]

[ christmas eve and christmas day, yet there isn't a thanksgiving eve to her knowledge. ]

So the celebration lasts two days.

[rightly]

Right. [ He nods, fumbling a bit. ] I mean, you don't have to celebrate both days with me.

[eusebeia]

[ she merely stares into the camera, with a knowing look. steve trevor, stop with your mixed signals, man. ]

Would you prefer that?

[rightly]

Of course not. I'd love to spend both days with you.

[ And all of his days, forever. But he's reached his sappy quota for the day so he'll keep that to himself. ]

[eusebeia]

Then let me make the choice for myself.

[ and stop presuming that she doesn't feel the same way, mister. ]

[rightly]

I wasn't trying to do otherwise. [ Really, he just wanted her to know she could choose either option. He does feel a little bad now, though. ] Sorry.

[eusebeia]

If I did not want to spend time with you, Steve Trevor, you would know.

[ to soften the reprimand, she smiles gently — almost playfully. ]

[rightly]

No, I know. I know that. [ As if anyone ever could make Diana do anything she didn't want to. ]

I guess I just... I wanted you to know we could celebrate however we wanted to, that we didn't have to follow some sort of... rule. [ He smiles a bit sheepishly, shrugging. ] It was silly of me. I didn't mean to assume.

[eusebeia]

[ diana wanted to ensure that wasn't the case. it would not be the first time steve trevor acted on a misguided notion, though perhaps she also overreacted. ]

I assumed as well. [ which was an error on her part. ] I suppose I'm still not used to you like this.

[ it's required a bit of an adjustment, to reconcile what she knows of him now with her memory of him in the past. ]

[rightly]

I think we can at least agree that it's not good to make assumptions. [ He offers a small smile, raising an eyebrow. ] Used to me like this? Like what, exactly?

[eusebeia]

Being so— [ a brief pause as she considers how to phrase her response. her grin brightens. ] Open. Affectionate.

[rightly]

Ah. I see. [ A tiny fluster crawls up to his cheeks, and he looks down briefly. ] I mean, you don't mind, do you?

[ He's not going to apologize for being a sap, either way. ]

[eusebeia]

Not at all.

[ she reassures steve, maintaining her gaze on him even as he glances down. ]

[rightly]

Then you won't mind if I don't stop.

[ Just a fair warning of sorts. He smiles lopsidedly at her. ]

I'll let you know once we're closer to Christmas time? So we can get ready together. [ Basically go on a Christmas decoration shopping spree. ]