Eighth Incision [Video; Backdated to the Afternoon of the 13th]

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[The broadcast starts as any other one from Syre would: with the remnants of a meal just barely in frame and the alchemist sipping a glass of water. However, it seems she didn't mean to start the broadcast this early, as her expression slowly changes to one of surprise -- once she realizes the feed is on, anyway.]

Oh, I wasn't quite ready to talk yet. [She laughs, a bit embarrassed.] Well, I suppose I should get on with it.

[She clears her throat, takes another sip of water, then starts again.]

Good afternoon, Luceti. Bit of a grey day, don't you think? Reminds me almost of home, in a sense, with the sky looking as though it's about to snow any moment.

This will be my first winter here, so I'd like to ask: what manner of celebrations do we have here? What beliefs, what customs, generally prevail at this time of year? Are there feasts? Celebrations? Silent ceremonies?

I apologize for the barrage of questions -- I'm just a little curious.

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[Voice] | ffff

[semper_cogitans]

[... It hurts to hear Syre say that, because it brings up so many memories of months - years - of loneliness back at home.

So Robert does now what some people tried to do for him.]

... I... would w-welcome your company, during the holidays, Syre...

[His voice is very tentative. He knows from experience that, when you are used to being alone, it's hard to accept when people try to let you in.]

[Voice] | /slides in here all late-ish

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[It's really the thought that counts, Robert.]

[She's sincerely appreciative, and it comes through in her voice.] I'd be honored, Robert. Truly.

[Voice] | /slides around with

[semper_cogitans]

... In th-that case... should I prepare for a-added company? Of course, I will ask Don, but I am... c-certain he would not mind... [It's not as if Don doesn't randomly invite people over either.]

[Voice] | /clings to for warmth

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...if Don is all right with it... then yes.

I do not want to be an unnecessary burden, after all.

[Voice] | /clings back ;w;

[semper_cogitans]

... It would... h-hardly be one at all, no...

[Quietly:] ... Besides, you... you are my f-friend. As such, you would... never be a burden...

[Except friends can certainly be burdens on rare occasion, but Robert is too clingy to think that way.]

[Voice] | /happy cuddle?

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[Well, if that doesn't warm her heart, she doesn't know what will.]

... Thank you, Robert.

Shall I give you time to ask now, then? You could always contact me when you have an answer.

[Voice] | /returns it -w-

[semper_cogitans]

Ah... of c-course. Though, it... should not take t-too long to give you an adequate response...

[He hopes that Don doesn't mind, but he really can't think of any reason why he would.]