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Lydia Deetz ([personal profile] deadlyvu) wrote in [community profile] mogmelodies2016-10-05 02:23 am

Letter to all Heroes--HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

[The letter would go to all Heroes of Light, and even some of the non-Heroes like Biggs, and Cid, and Wedge. Once opened it's clearly a light-hearted letter, despite all the skulls and spiraling borders with spider-webs and bats on the page.]

Hello everyone!

My name is Lydia Deetz; I'm originally from Earth, in America, 1990ish if anyone recognizes the place and time. I missed out last year, due to being stuck in Crystal Stasis, and only arrived the February prior to that. I know things have been rough for the Heroes, because of whom we are, the past two Octobers.

But it's my favorite month--because back home, it's the month when Halloween comes! A time to enjoy the spooky and macabre and find the joy in the unusual. We've all had more than enough hardship lately, and I am excited to celebrate my favorite holiday for once! Some of the customs here on Crystallis are similar, but not all of them.

So... Please feel free to write me back, or meet me, if you're curious about Halloween where I'm from. Tell me stories about a similar holiday from where you're from! Also if you meet any ghosts, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE tell me. Or better-yet, come and get me. Back home my best friend is a ghost, so I have some familiarity!

Thank you, and Happy Hauntings!
Spookily yours,
Lydia Deetz.
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[personal profile] sullenstallion 2016-10-05 07:58 pm (UTC)(link)
[Huh.

Isn't the name of that one girl? Dylas dictates a letter to Koporo, but his Moogle is awful and decides to rewrite the letter in orange and black crayon before delivering it.

If asked, he'll insist it was Dylas' idea.]


Hey.

Ghosts aren't really a big deal where I'm from. I've punched a few ghosts in the face before. Most people just overreact for some reason.

-Dylas


[...At least he's reaching out?]
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[personal profile] sullenstallion 2016-10-05 09:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[Dylas is wondering if talking to a child is a good idea. But then again, the world is going to end eventually, so he should probably try.]

There's a mansion full of them where I came from originally.

[Before he was a wendigo? Were there ghosts in Ryslig? He can't say he remembers for sure.]

I'd have to head in there sometimes and punch them to the next world. They're not any different from monsters, I think. Maybe yours are different.

-Dylas
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[personal profile] shinrasfinest 2016-10-05 09:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Lydia,

I'd almost lost track of what month we were in, again. You'll have to forgive my lack of enthusiasm for October. In general, as you said, neither of those spent here on Crystallis have left any cause for celebration with me personally.


[And remembering giving out treats to children and moogles last year with Terra is, well...sore.].

That said, I shouldn't let my sour mood ruin it for anyone who wants to enjoy it and I know already Halloween has a special place in your heart.

I'm headed off to the Crystal tree in Mysidia, soon, so perhaps I could try to celebrate with you once we get back?

~Sephiroth
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[personal profile] shinrasfinest 2016-10-06 09:07 pm (UTC)(link)
[Despite himself, Sephiroth can't help but to smile a little at Betel-Po when he says that. It's hardly a cure-all for everything that's come once again for him like a freight train at full force, but that Lydia is still there despite what she might have heard (or not) is really something-]

Lydia,

I've learned that I can't just put things to one side and hope they'll go away if I don't think about them or find a way to distract myself. It's not easy to unpick old habits, and it might already be too late, but I'm trying. Best I can...considering.

I'm hardly one for costumes, but I will make time for this when I get back. That's a promise.

Spencer probably would enjoy that, I'll let him know the offer is there. It beats him getting lonely or bored waiting at the barracks for me to get back.

~Sephiroth
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[personal profile] damn_juicebox 2016-10-06 04:34 am (UTC)(link)
Greetings Lydia,

What an intriguing letter! The living usually don't care much for the dead, but you seem very enthusiastic. I've been patrolling the city as a precaution, just in case we have another spirit outbreak, but so far it's been peaceful. Still, I'll inform you should I find anything that my spark your interest.

How do you feel about soul reapers?

Sincerely,
Rukia Kuchiki
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[personal profile] damn_juicebox 2016-10-10 07:42 pm (UTC)(link)
To My Spooky Friend,

There's no need for formality. Just 'Rukia' will suffice. Would that the humans in my world were more apathetic to the supernatural circumstances around them like the ones you described! We've had to adapt much of our technology to implanting false memories within those who witness events that might otherwise disturb them.

I'm impressed that you've made regular visits to, what I assume, is the world of the dead. The living usually don't fare well in such places. Are you required to transform the particles of your body into spiritual elements?

I may be assuming incorrectly, but I believe there are enough similarities to say that our jobs are rather similar. A soul reaper's responsibility is to ensure that the souls of the dead are safely conveyed to the Soul Society -- heaven, as some people may call it. The truly wicked are taken by Hell, naturally, but there are few who earn such a fate.

Given that soul reapers are essentially souls with a greater capacity for spiritual power than others, I suppose that might technically qualify me as a ghost? I am not certain if this would satisfy your requirements, but I would be pleased to visit if that is your wish.

~Rukia

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[personal profile] line_piece 2016-10-08 08:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Lydia,

I don't really know anything about what Halloween is like in my world. I'd like to hear about what yours is like, though.

-Chiaki
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[personal profile] line_piece 2016-10-10 08:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Lydia,

Wow. That's a lot. I didn't know there was so much history behind it.

-Chiaki

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[personal profile] unyieldingspirit 2016-10-10 01:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Lydia,

A time of mischief and devilry- it certainly bears some resemblance to our own celebrations. There are a few stories about All Saint's Wake… have I told you many of them before?

I'll be sure to keep an eye out for you!

- K'pandolu
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[personal profile] unyieldingspirit 2016-10-12 01:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Lydia,

Really? Does that mean the Saints' influence is particularly significant on that day, or are there other reasons? For us, All Saint's Wake has traditionally been the day the saints are away from their usual duties, you see.

Oh? What were those connotations, then?

I'd be happy to tell you more! All Saint's Wake marks the day the saints are invited to feast in the heavens, for their service all the rest of the year- but the people feared the monsters and beasts that stalked the night while their protectors were away, donning disguises to blend in for those who had to go out during the night. But with the advent of adventuring, those fears have largely faded, and All Saint's Wake has become more of a festival properly. Though various creatures have still made their appearance, in recent times…

I haven't planned a costume for this year yet, I'm afraid. I wore a harlequin's outfit last year- but I think I'd like to choose something else this year. May I presume that you do?

- K'pandolu

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[personal profile] umslay 2016-10-18 03:44 am (UTC)(link)
Lydia:

Sorry for the late reply. I was on the Lost Continent for most of the month busy with work, and I didn't have time to read your letter until now.

We don't have Halloween in my world, though seeing that we do have access to the underworld, it's not like we have our own traditions in respecting the dead. Spooky things are real and everywhere. That's not the case on Earth?

Your friend,

Ales
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[personal profile] umslay 2016-10-22 01:55 am (UTC)(link)
[Great Protoon! This lab coat makes him look so cool! Ales sends Lydia one of his metal loop puzzles as thanks, only with one of the pieces reshaped to resemble a ghost.]

Lydia,

Don't worry about me, work is what I'm used to. Lazing about makes me uncomfortable, but I'm not going to deprive myself of sleep.

We too have regular scary things like pirates and Dark Lums (think of those evil Moogles that caused so much chaos the past two years), but ghosts are just another form of danger. Some are benevolent, some are not. It really depends on the situation. Magic is so intertwined in my world that dedicating a whole day to its celebration would be redundant.

I believe I told you before that we have an underworld that the living can access: The Land of the Livid Dead. I only explored the shallowest regions, but the dead prefer to keep to themselves. We remember their passing, they continue their unlives in peace, and the guardian to the underworld makes sure we don't intermix.

And it's not like we can meet our friends that passed away whenever we want. The land of the dead is large.

Your friend,
Ales

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[personal profile] acceptedoblivion 2016-10-22 01:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, Halloween...

Where I'm from, there's an entire world based on the holiday. Never been myself, though.

Personally I never had a taste for the holiday. Only time I got to celebrate it, well. Last year's puppeteered Hero and marshmallow moogle were tame in comparison.

What is it like? In America?

[It isn't signed, but as it's delivered personally by Lin it's likely obvious who it was.]
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