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sidehustles) wrote2021-10-19 02:46 pm
sidehustles) wrote2021-10-19 02:46 pm
[ A better question might be, "does Reggie even know when that is?" ... (The answer is, no, no he does not.) ]
Not that I know of. Why?
Not that I know of. Why?
When is it?
[ From the initial question Reggie had assumed maybe it had passed already, but if not, then, he can work with that. ]
Not sure we'd have time to set up one of our club-wide shindigs but, if it means that much to you I bet I can figure somethin out.
[ From the initial question Reggie had assumed maybe it had passed already, but if not, then, he can work with that. ]
Not sure we'd have time to set up one of our club-wide shindigs but, if it means that much to you I bet I can figure somethin out.
It's the 21st. It's the longest night of the year or at least, it would have been back home. I can't be sure such a thing work in quite the same way.
[ It's adorable that the other wish to throw such an event- it wasn't quite what he was asking for, however.]
Do not stress yourself with such a big celebration, Reggie. Very few people would be aware of such a thing-
You were one of the few who might after all...Nick surely celebrates such a thing.
[ It's adorable that the other wish to throw such an event- it wasn't quite what he was asking for, however.]
Do not stress yourself with such a big celebration, Reggie. Very few people would be aware of such a thing-
You were one of the few who might after all...Nick surely celebrates such a thing.
Right
[ There's something of a pause, before he continues: ]
Usually we did it more as a joint thing. At least when it was just us.
What did you have in mind then?
[ There's something of a pause, before he continues: ]
Usually we did it more as a joint thing. At least when it was just us.
What did you have in mind then?
[ He's arching his eyebrow at that "right" but he wasn't about to push too much on that.]
Ah. John doesn't have much connection to Christmas it seems-
The most simple tradition is to wait for the dawn after the longest night- to welcome the coming year.
Ah. John doesn't have much connection to Christmas it seems-
The most simple tradition is to wait for the dawn after the longest night- to welcome the coming year.
We'll be closed the 21st, so you two can have the roof if you want.
And the bar
Place will be all yours so decorate it as romantic as you want
[ Not to like, assume anything here, obviously, but... ]
And the bar
Place will be all yours so decorate it as romantic as you want
[ Not to like, assume anything here, obviously, but... ]
Sure thing man. Any time.
[ Reggie did assume Caliban was asking to use the space, but also, well, still: anything for Caliban. Or almost anything. ]
Is that not why you texted?
[ Reggie did assume Caliban was asking to use the space, but also, well, still: anything for Caliban. Or almost anything. ]
Is that not why you texted?
No.
{ he wasn't entirely sure *why* he texted, other than fact such a holiday usually meant reaching out to the people one cared for most. And Reggie certain was one he'd brave the new sunset of the year with.]
As I said- I thought you and Scratch might have celebrated such a thing, and my experience for such a thing is more limited than most as a demon. Our version of this holiday was more about causing chaos than anything else.
{ he wasn't entirely sure *why* he texted, other than fact such a holiday usually meant reaching out to the people one cared for most. And Reggie certain was one he'd brave the new sunset of the year with.]
As I said- I thought you and Scratch might have celebrated such a thing, and my experience for such a thing is more limited than most as a demon. Our version of this holiday was more about causing chaos than anything else.
[ Oh. Now Reggie sees where he went wrong: with Scratch, not [at/with] the Scratch. The differentiation, not to mention the realization itself, throws him for a momentary loop, although he wouldn't be able to explain exactly why that is.
He takes a beat to think. Shifts gears, to a slightly more personal one: ]
I mean it's not that we DIDN'T, exactly
More like we just never made it that specific I guess.
Gifts and then whatever else. But he did do that whole yule log thing
TBH there's a lot of his traditions and stuff I never found out too much about
Probably he talked about that kinda thing more with his witch friends instead
He takes a beat to think. Shifts gears, to a slightly more personal one: ]
I mean it's not that we DIDN'T, exactly
More like we just never made it that specific I guess.
Gifts and then whatever else. But he did do that whole yule log thing
TBH there's a lot of his traditions and stuff I never found out too much about
Probably he talked about that kinda thing more with his witch friends instead
[ It's not like Caliban made a habit of bringing Nick up- in fact, he usually actively avoided it. For a few moments there, it had almost felt like he was stepping in to feel the void left by the witch in Reggie's bed and heart- even if such a thing might not have been true.
Still- the situation didn't leave much room for other options. ]
Ah. Seems... a strange thing not to share with you. It certainly wouldn't have been my choice.
[ But perhaps that was just Nick's way.]
But I see- Well, I suppose I shall have to rely on my own knowledge to fill in the blanks for what I'm missing from making it something memorable. Gifts- however, were always in the plans. So, I suppose that should still work.
Still- the situation didn't leave much room for other options. ]
Ah. Seems... a strange thing not to share with you. It certainly wouldn't have been my choice.
[ But perhaps that was just Nick's way.]
But I see- Well, I suppose I shall have to rely on my own knowledge to fill in the blanks for what I'm missing from making it something memorable. Gifts- however, were always in the plans. So, I suppose that should still work.
Well
[ He isn't sure what to say about that; maybe it's on him for not asking about it, specifically? Maybe Nick didn't want Reggie to feel like he had to pick between either Yule or Christmas? Maybe dozens of things. It's impossible to know anymore exactly why the two of them did or didn't share all things they... well, did or didn't, at whatever level of detail. ]
I think maybe we both figured it was never gonna be like one of our traditional holiday celebrations anyway, so like
Why not just make it our own thing, you know?
You could always do that too
Kinda surprised you're askin me though
I guess I always just assumed the two of you were both pretty much the same like... IDK religion or whatever
[ He isn't sure what to say about that; maybe it's on him for not asking about it, specifically? Maybe Nick didn't want Reggie to feel like he had to pick between either Yule or Christmas? Maybe dozens of things. It's impossible to know anymore exactly why the two of them did or didn't share all things they... well, did or didn't, at whatever level of detail. ]
I think maybe we both figured it was never gonna be like one of our traditional holiday celebrations anyway, so like
Why not just make it our own thing, you know?
You could always do that too
Kinda surprised you're askin me though
I guess I always just assumed the two of you were both pretty much the same like... IDK religion or whatever
I see- that does make sense. I just know he did celebrate a few of our traditions while he was here.
But yes, I'm sure I'll find a way to celebrate such an event in a way that should be memorable enough. I'll be sure to celebrate it with the people who have my metaphorical heart.
By the end, Nick wasn't even a part of the same Church- his little coven had long given up Lucifer and the Church of the Night but even when he was a part of it...
Well, there's still a difference between Hell and the mortal world, the way we approached the same long night was certainly a stark contrast. So I was trying to see things through a witch's eyes, and without him around...you were the best person to ask, my beautiful boy.
But yes, I'm sure I'll find a way to celebrate such an event in a way that should be memorable enough. I'll be sure to celebrate it with the people who have my metaphorical heart.
By the end, Nick wasn't even a part of the same Church- his little coven had long given up Lucifer and the Church of the Night but even when he was a part of it...
Well, there's still a difference between Hell and the mortal world, the way we approached the same long night was certainly a stark contrast. So I was trying to see things through a witch's eyes, and without him around...you were the best person to ask, my beautiful boy.
Believe me he wasn't exactly the type to open up that easily
[ Not that Reggie's necessarily one to talk... ]
Took me long enough to even just learn when his bday was
But hey, I'm happy to help
That is, if and when I can
[ Not that Reggie's necessarily one to talk... ]
Took me long enough to even just learn when his bday was
But hey, I'm happy to help
That is, if and when I can
[There are like a thousand different comments on Nick he wants to and could make but honestly all of them would seem petty or cruel and it wasn't subject or a wound of Reggie's that Caliban would find any real joy in tormenting. ] ?
Well, this isn't the Hare Moon. So you won't need to run through the woods wearing very little.
But if you'd like to celebrate a few things with me. I know a few things we can do together.
Well, this isn't the Hare Moon. So you won't need to run through the woods wearing very little.
But if you'd like to celebrate a few things with me. I know a few things we can do together.
LOL. Yeah, might be a little cold for THAT this time of year π
[ Colder than in February, though? Not necessarily. But still. ]
What things?
[ Colder than in February, though? Not necessarily. But still. ]
What things?
I suppose I should think about being the one to put on such a tradition this year- since I'm the only one with such notions but that is a little ways off.
[ He's more talking to himself with that, musing.]
There are a few things that carry over Gifts, the Yule log is meant to keep bad luck and spirits away, which is particularly ironic given my nature. The veil between this world and the next is meant to be at it's most thin- which, I cannot say if it applies here but ideally you'd do a ritual to air any grievances with those who passed. Lastly you're meant to watch the new sun break outside after staying up though the long night.
[ He's more talking to himself with that, musing.]
There are a few things that carry over Gifts, the Yule log is meant to keep bad luck and spirits away, which is particularly ironic given my nature. The veil between this world and the next is meant to be at it's most thin- which, I cannot say if it applies here but ideally you'd do a ritual to air any grievances with those who passed. Lastly you're meant to watch the new sun break outside after staying up though the long night.
[ On Christmas morning, Reggie will wake up to a stocking hanging by his bed. Inside, there's a variety of festive baked goods, and on the top there's a little box wrapped in starry paper. There's a single stud earring inside, and when the stone's twisted, it gives the wearer a sudden, sharp sense of euphoria and positivity that lasts for twenty - thirty minutes, depending on how low the wearer felt when they used it. It comes with instructions. The tag around the top of the stocking says: ]
Happy Yuletide! Use sparingly, every high is addictive.
N
Happy Yuletide! Use sparingly, every high is addictive.
N
Reggie.
Reggie gets a box wrapped in plain silver paper and his name written on a small gift tag. In that box are three smaller boxes and in those are:
- Two silk ties. One has a pattern with tiny luck symbols, and the other a paisley in colors that reminded him of the Scratch.
- A leather wallet "For Money". There's a dollar inside, just to be symbolic and maybe a little superstitious.
- A box of Henry's favorite hair products. A really strong, but still soft pomade; a gel that makes your hair look wet, but not crunchy; a clarifying shampoo, nutrient rinse, and conditioner all in golden glass bottles; and a hair mask.
[ what do you get the guy who's a grown up version of a boy you once knew? you get them this. a toy.]
Reggie--
I don't know what I'd do without you. I'm lucky to have you in my life. Now go have some fun with this.
- Betty
Reggie--
I don't know what I'd do without you. I'm lucky to have you in my life. Now go have some fun with this.
- Betty
[ Longer than you know, dude...... (Reggie thinks, but does not type.) ]
No problem
Has it?
Wonder whose fault that is.
No problem
Has it?
Wonder whose fault that is.
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