un: tigerpoet

[tigerpoet]

I think by an Earth calendar, today would be Father's Day.

To the other parents who are here... do you miss your children? Even if you wouldn't want them here.

I miss mine.

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text; un: mrsjohnson

[uncredentialed]

Every single day.

How many do you have?

[tigerpoet]

Two sons, Takeshi and Noboru. You?

text, un: konoha

[lumberlady]

[sensei...]

there is day of fathers?

[tigerpoet]

It's a holiday in some countries, a special day to appreciate fathers and spend time with them.

text; un: no

[terribletwos]

you have children/

[tigerpoet]

Two sons, Takeshi and Noboru.

un: everapple | probalby forever audio

[greenbriar]

And what, exactly, does Father's Day consist of?

[tigerpoet]

The customs depend on where you're from, but in general it's a day for appreciating fathers and spending time with them.

My son Takeshi brought me breakfast one year. Crackers and red bean cakes - the perfect breakfast to a five-year-old.

un: rashoumon | Audio

[killercoat]

[ He can't say anything comforting, but...]

Happy Father's day, Atsushi.

audio back

[tigerpoet]

Thank you, Ryuunosuke.

I'll be alright. I'm just a little melancholy today.

text; UN: Persephone

[ragingnature]

If there's a day to celebrate fathers does that mean there's a corresponding day to celebrate mothers?

[tigerpoet]

There is - it was last month. Traditionally in my country, it's the second Sunday of May.

text: un: graftage

[graftage]

I'm missing my dad real badly. It's hard being away from my family this long.

Kind of makes me want to know if I can send him something, somehow, even though I know that's impossible.

[tigerpoet]

I'm sorry, John.

We can summon items from home, so theoretically there should be a way to do that in reverse...?

text; un: shigeru

[mysophobic]

I'm sorry, Atushi. That you can't be with them right now.

Is there...anything you need?

[tigerpoet]

Thank you, Shigeru. I'm alright, just a little reflective today.

text; un: asura

[demonicbookworm]

Father's day?

I'm sorry you miss your children. I understand how it feels to miss your family. I miss my parents, but even if I were in my world, I still wouldn't be able to see them.

[tigerpoet]

It's the same for me and my children, actually.

text | un: phili

[clodpole]

I have none myself, but I know I miss my father dearly. I’m certain your children miss you, too.

If I may, what are their names?

[tigerpoet]

Takeshi and Noboru. It's been a long time since I was able to see them.

un: charleshenri

[painalty]

I do.

On one hand, I don't think I would want them here, but on the other hand, it would give them a chance at a second life.

cw: infant death

[tigerpoet]

My sons are still alive 70 years later, thankfully. My daughter... I can't think of anyone who's lost a newborn and wouldn't want them to have a chance to live, but this is no place for a baby.

text | un: stcethleannfan

[baitless]

[goddess. is there any point in actually hiding it anymore...]

I miss my daughter terribly, but it is true that I would not exactly want her here. I would find myself worrying constantly about whether she was safe or not...

[boy is he going to be in for a rude awakening.]

[tigerpoet]

How old is she now?

[necroyalty]

...I suppose I shouldn't be surprised.

I'm not sure if I'd like my daughters here, but seeing them again?

I'd definitely be interested.

[tigerpoet]

I don't know where I would start if I got to speak to them again.