Out with the old....

[sundead]

Who: Everyone
What: New Year's.
When: Dec. 31st, New Year's Eve, to Jan 1st, New Year's Day.
Where: Everywhere
Summary: It's New Year's, and the people of Luceti have a lot to reflect upon, and to look forward to. And on a more meta level, new journal names.
Rating: We'll see...

New Year's brings images of crowds, and songs, and fireworks; staying up til midnight and watching balls or bells being rung. But Luceti is a different time and place. Whether you're partying with friends or watching the sunrise, what are you doing today?

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[shadedsunlight]

[With all the people and Ginia carrying out her duties as hostess, it takes her a few minutes to notice her little shadow. But when she does, she'll drop down and give him a tight hug as a greeting.]

Happy new year, Goku.

[the_brightest_sun]

[It's fine, he doesn't mind her taking a while to notice him, if he did he would have tried to get her attention after all. Anyway when she notices him and gives him a hug he returns it eagerly.]

Happy new year, Ginia-neesan! You're very busy today.

[shadedsunlight]

I am busy, but that's okay as long as everyone is having fun. [She draws back and smiles at him.] Are you having fun?

[the_brightest_sun]

[The kid actually pauses for a moment, thinking about it and looking around before he nods, smiling though not very convinced.]

It's fun. I didn't know that December is full of so many great parties and days! It's a pity there's only one December in the whole year.

[shadedsunlight]

It's true December has lots of great parties and days, but the other months have nice holidays to celebrate to. If there was more than one December, it'd be hard organizing parties and finding gifts each time, but with one, you can make it really big and special.

[the_brightest_sun]

[Have a staring kid.]

What other holidays to celebrate are there? I've been here since January and I don't remember any like this one.

[There was Valentine's but he just got a puppy love case so it went well over his head.]

[shadedsunlight]

Well, we had Thanksgiving back in November, with all the food and everything. In my country, there's the Fourth of July, lots of food and fireworks on that day. Though I remember Tanabata was celebrated here on July 7th. Food and fireworks as well. There's a holiday every month in my world. Not all of them have parties or fireworks, but they're celebrated in their own way.

[the_brightest_sun]

Thanksgiving is a holiday about food?

[He didn't notice it, probably because he didn't celebrate it and because anyway he eats a lot everyday. Anyway he laughs as she ends.]

All those holidays have fireworks and food! I like the food part.

[shadedsunlight]

A big part of Thanksgiving is spending time with your family and friends and enjoying a great big feast.

She laughs as well. Unsurprising, but very cute.]

Food is delicious. I love trying new things.

[the_brightest_sun]

So it is about food!

[Well, at least it's an important part of it.]

I like that, but I already spend time with my family and friends here, I don't need a holiday for that. Do people in your world need a holiday to be able to do that?

[shadedsunlight]

No, of course not, but it makes a nice excuse, doesn't it? [She chuckles again.]

[the_brightest_sun]

I suppose. At least it's a good excuse for having a feast with everyone!

[Priorities, he has them clear.]

[shadedsunlight]

Friends and food, two always wonderful combinations for anything. Like tonight. It's so good seeing everyone come together.

Are you hungry? [Asked, even if she has an inkling of what the answer will be.]

[the_brightest_sun]

Friends and food are the best things in the whole world! It's tons of fun to eat with everyone else.

[Smiling brightly, the kid is fast in nodding when she asks. Even if he wasn't, eating is fun.]

[shadedsunlight]

[Ginia will offer her hand to him.]

What do you want to eat? We have a nice assortment. Sandwiches, crab puffs, different kinds of soup, pasta, lots of desserts.

[the_brightest_sun]

[Grabbing that hand instantly.]

Can I have a bit of everything?

[And then probably repeat.]

[shadedsunlight]

[And hand-in-hand they'll get food together.]

Yes, I think that's okay. Just a little bit of everything though.

[the_brightest_sun]

[Does that mean no seconds? Awww.]

Okay! I can eat more at home if I'm still hungry later.

[At least the kid can adapt somehow.]

[shadedsunlight]

[Sorry, Goku, but everyone needs to be fed tonight. Don't worry, she'll still offer plenty of food.]

Let's begin with the salad and soup, all right?

[the_brightest_sun]

[Wait.]

Salad? Does it have vegetables?

[He doesn't want those.]

[shadedsunlight]

Yes, they do, but vegetables are good for you. You need them to help grow big and strong.

[the_brightest_sun]

But I don't want to eat them today.

[Or ever but the kid has learned that it's a war he has to win day by day, one day without vegetables, then another one, then another...]

[shadedsunlight]

How about a few bites?

[Let the bargaining begin.]

[the_brightest_sun]

[How about none. Goku thinks a bit.]

Two bites?

[shadedsunlight]

Two big bites?