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[reposing]

It's a bit interesting to learn about the more recent traditions of humans. To think that Saint Valentine is associated with romantic love is a bit... peculiar to me considering his history, but I suppose I can see how it may have evolved.

Regardless, the people of Wallachia would celebrate Dragobete on February 24th. There's obviously less interest within the vampire community, but I am aware of its traditions and it appears to be similar to your Valentine's Day for its purposes. Dragobete was the son of Baba Dochia, who herself is essentially the personification of the end of a difficult winter and the start of spring, which in itself is often associated with fertility. Due to this, the day is also known as "the day when the birds are betrothed." Dragobete himself is a character of immense kindness and was chosen as the Guardian of Love.

I suppose in perspective, this will be my first time celebrating either. I would also like to ask if your culture has their own way to celebrate love, or fertility as it can be seen as.

My other question: I would like to know if there is anyone ordained here. I am looking for holy water to be made.

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[grilletto]

it’s a good thing you explained it
the description sounds way better than the name
the part about the birds is pretty nice too
but that name just sounds like what you would call a dragon with diabetes or something
dragobetic, see?

[reposing]

It's difficult to take you seriously when you call every vampire you meet a "dracula". So I don't think you're one to discuss confusion with language when you yourself are confused.

[grilletto]

yeah, so?
it’s technically not wrong to call you a dracula
pretty sure there aren’t any dracula name rules
besides i said it was nice but that name...
seriously? come on

[reposing]

What if I call you an Adam instead of a human.

[grilletto]

that would just be stupid

[reposing]

Exactly.

[grilletto]

oh
i was going to ask who the first dracula was and use that to fight you
but i guess it's the same thing as the adam argument
shit

[reposing]

He was the first, and the always will be the most powerful.

But hopefully now that gives you some idea as to why calling me one is a bit ridiculous.

[grilletto]

well yeah i guess
but it sounds cooler

[reposing]

Then I guess you're Mista the Adam.

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[menphina]

Valentine— Valentione's— well, shite! I didn't even realize that was this moon!

Don't know if I can help you with holy water here. Not ordained myself, but I've made something called that back home to give to some priests to bless. Not that they acknowledge that I've done any of the making!

[ She looks thoughtful. ]

That's a good story, though. There's just St. Valentione back on Eorzea. A bit of a cute tradition but whatever works. What are you doing for it, Adrian?

mista forgot his name rip

[grilletto]

you could just call me mista
and i guess i could call you by your name

[reposing]

It wouldn't hurt to see if yours is the same or similar to what I'm looking for.

Valentione. Hm. Similar enough. The Saint Valentine of history in my world was a man who was martyred for protecting the Christians. Do you know if your Valentione is similar?

I have a few ideas, but I think there is someone I want to try to do something for. It'll be my first time actually celebrating it.

[reposing]

And what is my name, Mista.

[he knows you forgot, binch]

[grilletto]

hey come on
i know your damn name

[ do you know he's stalling ]

[menphina]

Only if you've the ingredients I'm looking for. I'd need a specific mistletoe and a purifying spring water, and the holy aspect comes from it all being untouched by anything conflicting, and ordained by a priest. All I knew was that the water would be taken to be blessed and we were usually given very specific instructions on the preparation environment.

[ It all felt very important but as part of her guild work, it was a pain. ]

As for Valentione's— the idea of it comes from the journey of Countess Arabelle de Valentione, a noblewoman who went on a brave journey on a quest to spread true love and happiness through the realm. It's a sweet tale, really. Now it's a bit too commercialised, but I suppose giving people sweets and showing them how much you care is a way of making them happy, aye?

I'm going to give you something for it too! Just don't expect anything fantastic. I can't bake worth shite.

[reposing]

Then what is it?

[reposing]

So regardless, we're probably going to need a priest. A bit of a conundrum, but nothing horribly urgent.

[There's only one other vampire he's aware of, so no big deal.]

A fine tale. Albeit I'm not surprised to hear the way it's grown. Such is the way of many societies.

[He chuckles.] Then leave the baking to me? I have something in mind.

[grilletto]

[ it's a few minutes before he finally responds, he's fucked and he knows it ]

not dracula?

[menphina]

Aye. To be honest, I can't say I'm too fond of faiths like that in general, but our tribe simply follows the ways of the goddess Menphina. Who happens to be the patron deity of the moon and love! Doesn't get any more simple than that!

[ Her ears wiggle at him. ]

You bake too? A vampire after my own heart! What did you have in mind?

[reposing]

Well, that's the first time you've said that.

[reposing]

I've not many faiths myself in general. [fuck you god] But your goddess sounds stunning.

How do you feel about lemon cake?

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[dashhole]

[Have half a second of just this face, Addy.]

Wait, the fuck's wrong with Valentine?

[SOMEone didn't pay attention in saint memorizing school.]

[reposing]

The person or the holiday?

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[doreimi]

Aww, that's a really sweet story! It kind of reminds me of that one quote, the one that goes like, "In spring a young man's fancy turns to thoughts of love", or something like that. It's pretty neat how no matter where you go, everybody is glad to see winter go and spring arrive.

Where I'm from, one of the things everybody always does to celebrate the end of winter is flower-viewing! It's pretty amazing to go out and see all the trees in full bloom, and it's a big social thing, too. You're supposed to appreciate them while you have them, you know? Because you already know they won't be like that forever, so you enjoy them while they last.

But the one I always liked a lot is actually in the late summer, the star festival. There's a story about these two lovers who got separated by the Milky Way and they only get to see each other one day out of the year, when they're able to make a bridge to each other. It's really romantic!