video | un: diana

[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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video; un: ghostking

[deathkid]

Where I'm from, we don't really celebrate many mortal holidays. I mean, the gods have their holidays and such, like Dionysia, but even those we're too busy training to actually have feasts or anything.

I mean, I know mortals celebrate Christmas and Easter, but we don't really recognize those ones.

[video | un: edward.elric]

[alchemyfreak]

[Video, sweet merciful video. There are no emojis.]

Where I was before here, we had holidays that meant getting gifts or letters from friends at the Temple. The holidays weren't really what they would have been back home. For instance, Valentine's Day is usually a- romantic holiday.

[Yes, he falters there, like it's awkward to say.]

We exchanged gifts with friends, small things. We didn't really have much to give there. We also got letters from friends who used to be there, before. Every year boxes would appear at the Temple, everyone had a unique box, and inside the box we'd find letters from our friends who had gone home.

[eusebeia]

[ dionysia — how nostalgic. she's only spent a few months away from themyscira by now, yet it feels more like centuries. ]

The gods always did enjoy their festivals. [ this "christmas" and "easter" also sound intriguing, but she wants to know more about their common bond. training, he said. ] Another warrior. Hello.

[deathkid]

Hello. Sorta. I mean, I kinda have to be in order to survive. At least, back home.

[ where quests dominate a young halfblood's life, pretty much. there's hardly been a time since he learned about being a demigod that he's had time to do anything but go on quests. ]

I'm Nico. I have to ask, because there's so many pantheons... Which gods are you referring to?

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[fiercestwarrior]

[ There is no bright smile on Sif's face, and to be honest she isn't even sure why she is responding to this video. There is no part of her so bright and cheerful as this woman seems to be. Not right now. ]

If a "holiday" means a time for celebration, we had many in my home.

[ When her home still existed... ]

[eusebeia]

The same ones as you, it sounds like. You mentioned Dionysus, but there were others. Zeus. Athena. Aphrodite. Hestia.

[ they're gone now, all except for one. her brow furrows. ]

I'm Diana of Themyscira. Have you heard of the Amazons?

[deathkid]

[ where her brows furrow, his shoot up, eyes widening. ]

Of course I've heard of the Amazons. I mean, I've even met a few. And the hunters of Artemis.

[ this is the first time someone (seemingly) from his world has spoken on the network. nico is understandably excited. ]

I'm from Camp Halfblood. One of the demigods. Are you guys still up in the Seattle area? After everything with Orion, my friend Reyna's been worried...

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[threatenwithcuteness]

Um, let's see, Valentine's Day is my favorite, Easter is pretty cool too, Halloween, Christmas, New Years, Chinese New Years, most countries have a day for themselves, Arbor Day...

...I have no idea what Arbor Day is about, or when it is, I just know it apparently exists.

[eusebeia]

[ you can never be too certain, with all the alternate dimensions and worlds out there. ]

Camp Halfblood. [ she blinks once, shaking her head. ] Seattle. I don't understand.

[deathkid]

Oh-

[ chewing his lip a little. ]

Can I ask you what year it is for you?

[eusebeia]

A holiday that exists for the sake of existing? Peculiar.

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[rightly]

People like their holidays, back— on Earth. Here too, of course, they're just a little different.

[ This month's festivities just happen to have coincided with the Thanksgiving holiday that so many people here are familiar here. ]

I don't think people really are only thankful when Thanksgiving comes round. It's like... you celebrate a person's life and how much they mean to you on their birthday, but that doesn't mean you don't care about them every other day of the year.

Christmas is pretty popular too, and it's just around the corner. Has anyone told you about that one yet?

[eusebeia]

[ her own features dim, noting the solemn expression on the other woman's face. ]

I know it's difficult. To be here.

[threatenwithcuteness]

I'm sure it means something.

I just don't know what it is.

It isn't my favorite. That's Valentine's day, it involves love and chocolates and being with someone you care about.

[eusebeia]

[ hey there, babe 👀

only a few hours have passed since they've last seen each other, yet diana can't contain her joy. her smile brightens in an instant. steve trevor tends to have that effect on her. ]

The name, yes, but not what it entails.

[rightly]

[ He finds himself smiling warmly at the camera the instant he sees the shine in her eyes and her bright expression. He's lost, so lost. Completely doomed. ]

Well, uh... people put up a lot of pretty and colorful decorations related to Christmas and winter in general. A lot of families put up Christmas trees in their homes, with shiny balls and strings hanging from the branches, and they hang decorations on the doors and walls too. And— there are the gifts, of course. When Christmas comes round, everyone gives presents to the people most important to them.

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[eraze]

[ Some people are sociable. This guy responds to video with text. Takes all kinds. ]

Every day's a holiday somewhere. Different cultures like to have their own spin.

Japan has too many.

[eusebeia]

[ it's all so intriguing. she comprehends the exchange of presents well enough, but the rest leaves her as inquisitive as ever. ]

They decorate trees. [ what an amusing thought. ] Why?

[rightly]

I... [ He thinks for a moment, then shrugs. ] Have no idea. I'm sure there's a special meaning to it, but I don't know what it is. I just like it. And all the lights.

[ A pause, ] I haven't decorated a tree in a very long time.

[eusebeia]

[ it's somewhat impersonal, but she'll take what she can get. ]

Christmas. Halloween. Easter. Valentine's Day.

[ she's heard so many various ones so far. ]

Does your home have these too?

[eusebeia]

[ well, then. that simply cements her next decision, doesn't it? ]

We should decorate one. Together.

[rightly]

I'd like that very much.

[ Like he even needs time to think about that. ]

Actually, I'm looking for a new place to live. If you'd like, you can come over for Christmas. We can do other Christmas things, other than decorate the tree.

[fiercestwarrior]

I am needed elsewhere.

[ Asgard is a people, not a place, and she will serve them as she always has. ]

[eusebeia]

A glimpse of your home while you remain in another. [ a thoughtful pause. ] I wonder if they would offer the same here.

[eusebeia]

[ a new place to live? hmm, that's news. her expression grows more thoughtful, but her curiosity over christmas momentarily prevails. ]

Like what?