prismatica | [text] [un: stcethleannfan]

I hope everyone has been enjoying their Firialia festivities. I admit, I have been enjoying learning of new traditions and getting to experience new things myself. There is a danger in getting too set in one’s ways, I think, and I have found myself wondering if I have been guilty of that myself in the past. Though... it is hard, of course, to completely discard tradition, particularly when particular traditions have good memories associated with them.

Today is the 27th of the Ethereal Moon, by Fódlan’s calendar. It is the feast day of Saint Cichol, and... well, I have no intention of discussing the religious history of the day, since although I am a believer, that is not what the day is about for me. I’ve always considered it to be a somewhat quiet day spent with friends and family, which is probably why I find myself feeling a bit melancholy today. I am not missing any of the festivities as much as I am missing those I would celebrate the day with.

Perhaps that makes me somewhat greedy, as I do have many friends from home here. Yet, there is still one particular person I find myself missing terribly, and... well. I do not know every holiday that everyone celebrates, but it does seem like spending time with those close to you is a common theme among the ones I have heard of. Even among all the joy and celebration, I would imagine others are struggling with this, as well. Perhaps that is a bit presumptuous, and perhaps I am making it worse by saying it, but I think it is easier to deal with that sort of burden if you can talk about it with others.

So, if you feel comfortable doing so or think it will help, feel free to talk about someone you miss from home. Friends, family... perhaps even beloved animal companions, though those seem a bit more likely to make it here with you. I do not think any of those are any less important, really.

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I'm sure she misses you dearly, too, if time kept flowing without us back home.

Also; happy birthday~ 😘

It's normally the new year that marks that particular occasion in my world, but I understand all too well.

I miss my daughters, my brother, and my companion dearly.

I'm the only one from my home. While I am blessed to have made many friends here, I dearly miss the ones from home.

[His other half doesn't count. He's closer than friends or family, and they couldn't be separated to begin with.]

Kyouka I miss the most, even though I know that of all my friends and acquaintances he would hate Prismatica the most. (Germophobia is not a good complement to moonlacing.) He's the person I confided in at home, such that I was able to confide my worries to anyone. And... it's been longer, and I won't be reunited with them when I return home, but I still miss my wife and my son.

Edited 2019-12-27 21:51 (UTC)

[ She knows this feeling, honestly. ]

I'm missing her, too, Seteth.

I'm not entirely certain that I'd want her here though. I simply pray she is safe and happy.

In the meantime, perhaps something calming to take your mind off things? I know where to grab a good cake.

Oh Seteth. This must be rough on a day meant to celebrate you.

Would you like to go for a walk with me? We can discuss whatever you wish.

I'm lucky enough to have one of my important people from home here, but there is one person I miss. Back home, we were coworkers, and we used to work together pretty closely.

We had...something of a falling out, though, because she lost sight of what was really important to her and started behaving in ways I couldn't let stand. We hadn't had a proper conversation in months, but I've been told she's come to her senses recently. I wish I could see for myself, if only for my own peace of mind.

[Nope, sorry, he's not messing around with this weird electric typewriter thing. Enjoy your view of half a screen full of thumb. The other half of the screen shows some guy sitting shirtless in what looks like a tent, leaning back against a mound of orange fur.]

Far as I can tell, I'm the only one'a my group that got brought here. 'Course, I ain't been here long, but I figure they would'a come to laugh at me or somethin' for messin' up that first...what you call these here movin' picture things? Videos? I think that's right.

But my point is, only one I got from home is Giet here, so there's plenty of people I'm missin'. But that's just how life goes, ain't it? Sometimes you gotta go off on your own, but you ain't really alone. A true bond don't care none about distance.

[The lump of fur behind him barks, and the speakers pick up a soft thumping sound.]

it would be the rinne festival back home
praying for the dead and exchanging gifts... it's more cheerful than it sounds! now anyway
I guess I've been doing the same things here though

and I don't really have any family back home but I miss my team
we've never been separated this long before
I hope they're okay without me

SO VERY PRIVATE.

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