UN: teacupprincess

[porcelainandblood]

There is a beautiful cathedral where I am from. In mine visitation here within the town proper, I do not recall seeing something quite similar to it.

Is there a church, confessional, or a place of worship here?

If not, how do the rest of you revere your patron deities and cleanse your souls?

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[lumberlady]

[thinking... thinking... oh!!!]

yes!! no no i remember!

much apologize... USERNAME is not same so i no think of this meeting!

[porcelainandblood]

[Ah, yes. The username thing. Perne has used only what she would have thought to be a petname. There is no reason anyone in Lunatia would associate it with her considering they do not know her back in Ishgard.]

It is hardly anything you need to apologise for. I would not have anticipated that you could identify me by such an alias.

Have you been well, Lady Konoha?

[There's that 'lady' thing again. Konoha may not be a 'lady' in the traditional sense, and yet old habits are difficult to break. It is unlikely Perne will be breaking them anytime soon.]

[lumberlady]

[this time, Konoha is too flustered to note the "lady"- how rude of her, carrying on a conversation as if she didn't know a person???]

i is most well!

is you well? settle in?

[porcelainandblood]

I have been, aye, though the acclimation has not been as swift as I should like it to be, admittedly.

I am settling well, however. I met someone from mine homeland and he has been of assistance to me. There are several others from mine world and they have all been kind. As kind as you, in fact. I am grateful to all of you.

[lumberlady]

slow is alright... no requirement for rush.

same world people is here? is big relief!

[porcelainandblood]

Before I came here, I would not have taken much faith in the companionship of those from Eorzea. Now I find mineself relieved that they are. I have not met them all yet, but in time I trust that I shall.

At least, Such is to be mine intention. We all could use every ally we can acquire. Some here have only themselves from their world. I must not shirk this opportunity.

[lumberlady]

when you leave home, is wanting to see all memory of home... is good thing!

i away for one year over before i meet other jinba or same world human.

[porcelainandblood]

Yes, that does seem to be the way of it. I am, admittedly, coming to appreciate mine memories of home. At least a mite.

[She might not think of Ishgard with much fondness, but...]

Then you have not always had your husband here. I am glad that you do now. That is, I assume you two have a good relationship? I hope you do, anyroad. 'Tis what you would deserve.

[lumberlady]

no, i is alone for time before husband is arriving.

[but- ???]

relationship is good! very good! LUNATIA cannot confuse!

[porcelainandblood]

[And that... is a new discovery for Perne, who knows only relationships out of necessity. The one betwixt her parents has never been an affectionate one from her observation. Perne did not know it was even possible to have a positive one.]

I am ever pleased to hear it. Mayhaps one day someone important to mine life will be brought here as well. Whilst I am not certain I would wish that on them, it would be nice to have their presence.

How long have you and your husband been together? Married, that is.

[lumberlady]

is difficult. want to see and be together, but should not wish for people to come to LUNATIA... but understand feeling muchly.

i know for two season and now marry three season!

[porcelainandblood]

Precisely. It sounds as though you understand me perfectly.

I wonder, when you say season... What is that in the terms they use here?

[She could start saying 'winters' and 'moons,' but it would make no sense without the explanation.]

[lumberlady]

season is... two or three moon passings?

[porcelainandblood]

Oh, then... months. Those are called moons in Eorzea.

[Although if that's true, it would mean Konoha has not been married for very long... Perne feels the temptation to ask, but also thinks it might be too personal at this point in time.]

How long have you been here in Lunatia?

[lumberlady]

MONTH yes! in i's world, we name for moon type. MONTH of snow moon, MONTH of water moon, MONTH of plum moon...

i in LUNATIA for almost four seasons.

[porcelainandblood]

Then you have not been here long at all either. Just a touch more than I have.

[Yet her kindness has made her seem as though she's been in Lunatia for at least a winter. Mayhaps it is simply that Konoha is genuinely merely kind.]

Are these moons based on your gods, Lady Konoha?

[lumberlady]

no think is long? i think is long time... summer... autumn... winter... now spring! three season.

moon name is no for gods... is for nature!

one name is gods name, is MONTH of no gods moon... because all gods leave human shrine to meet and marry and celebrate.

[porcelainandblood]

Well, that is...

[Maybe by 'season,' Konoha literally means a season, not a moon at all. At least, that is how it sounds when she continues. Considering there are no seasons in Ishgard, Perne has never really experienced spring or summer or autumn. Ishgard is an ever infinite winter.

She concludes that it's likely longer than she's thought.

But as per the usual, Konoha only gives her more questions. What a fascinating woman she is.]

Did you just say that your deities marry?

[lumberlady]

[and here she thinks she's quite simple]

yes they sometime marry

[porcelainandblood]

I... was not aware such a thing could happen. In mine homeland, there are stories that tell of the relationships betwixt deities. Siblings and such things. I have heard of them being paramours. I never considered that marriage could be an option.

Why would a deity ever have need to be married?

[lumberlady]

but if gods can be lover surely can be wed?

no?

wed so can have correct children.

[porcelainandblood]

Of course they can. I never considered gods would be interested in marriage. That sounds like a mortal concept.

Mortals can have children out of wedlock. Why would not gods be able to do the same thing?

[lumberlady]

i no know why, just know is what is said.

god also have no marriage children, but correct children is different? is guess.

[porcelainandblood]

'Correct' children? Are you trying to tell me that your deities believe a child born out of wedlock is considered 'incorrect'?

[Perne's head is spinning.]

That seems a little cruel to the child.

[lumberlady]

correct is no correct word? i is meaning children from marriage, who is getting family name and inherit.

[this is when her limited literacy is not helping... how do you draw the character for "illegitimate"??? ]