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mogmelodies2015-02-01 06:27 pm
theendiswherewestartfrom) wrote in mogmelodies2015-02-01 06:27 pm
To All Heroes
To Everybody:
Whether we've met or not, I'd appreciate a reply from as many people as are willing, especially if you didn't just come from a version of Earth.
So, let's talk holidays. Christmas, I was willing to let pass as a coincidence. Any civilized planet out there with a winter season ends up with some version of a winter solstice. It doesn't matter the time or the planet or the alien race, they've got some kind of tradition that we would recognize. Celebration for being 'almost out of the dark,' as a friend of mine would put it.
But Valentine's Day? Definitely a product of Earth, of a specific time period of Earth, to be sure. At least, in my experience. And that's where you guys come in. Anybody else, not from Earth, have a custom or a legend like this? Something specifically surrounding a holiday, something that's celebrated. Also, is anybody else reading up on Aqures Ixen legends enough to know if we're going all going to be dealing with rabbits and eggs in two months? If so, I'm calling shenanigans now.
-Captain Jack Harkness
Whether we've met or not, I'd appreciate a reply from as many people as are willing, especially if you didn't just come from a version of Earth.
So, let's talk holidays. Christmas, I was willing to let pass as a coincidence. Any civilized planet out there with a winter season ends up with some version of a winter solstice. It doesn't matter the time or the planet or the alien race, they've got some kind of tradition that we would recognize. Celebration for being 'almost out of the dark,' as a friend of mine would put it.
But Valentine's Day? Definitely a product of Earth, of a specific time period of Earth, to be sure. At least, in my experience. And that's where you guys come in. Anybody else, not from Earth, have a custom or a legend like this? Something specifically surrounding a holiday, something that's celebrated. Also, is anybody else reading up on Aqures Ixen legends enough to know if we're going all going to be dealing with rabbits and eggs in two months? If so, I'm calling shenanigans now.
-Captain Jack Harkness
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I was, though I only just heard this legend recently. I admit, the legend hit a cord with me and I felt like I should do my part to keep the tradition alive. There is a little more to it than that but it's a rather long story.
I was thinking of asking someone out for the day since that seems to be the tradition but I'm unsure where we should go or what we should do.
~Zelda
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It is a good tradition. Guess I might have to ask about that story later, then. But who do you have your eye on, here?
Hmm, if it were up to me, I'd hit up the Observatories, best view of the sky and the city from there. Not that I really do this kind of thing, though.
-Jack
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That's a wonderful idea. Thank you!
I admit the person I've had my eye on his my roommate. He's from my world as well and we grew up together. I've had my eyes on him for a long while but, I guess, being here something changed.
I'm a little nervous.
Would it be silly to send him an invitation when we live together? I mean, we see each other most nights but.. I'm not sure. I thought it might be sweet.
~Zelda
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Go for it. Be as big and romantic as you think, whatever it takes to let him know how you feel. We're fighting here, and if Yeul taught me anything, we don't even have tomorrow guaranteed here. Maybe that's what's changed. But, my advice? Don't keep quiet. Even if you think some distance would be safer.
I'm sure he would appreciate it. Go ahead, make a big deal over him for a day. Let him know you dont take him for granted.
-Jack
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Thank you. I will.
~Zelda