[closed] Mog's Day Celebration

[unkindled_madness]

Who: Sephiroth unkindled_madness, Loki dothelokimotion, Tina skagzz, and friends!
What: They made up a holiday instead of celebrating any of the actual things they have to celebrate.
When: November 14
Where: their new home in Sunset Falls
Content Warnings: N/A for now


Happy Mog's Day!

What's Mog's Day? Well, it's not surprising you haven't heard of it, since it isn't an Earth holiday. It's a fall celebration marking the end of the season, before moogles enter their annual hibernation. A simple drawing of a moogle (a white, vaguely koala-like animal with small bat wings) was included in the invitation. On arrival, guests will be asked to don a large red nose, out of respect for Mog. The hosts are exempt from this, given they're the ones throwing the party and all.

Want a tour of the house? The hosts are not familiar with the concept of a housewarming party, but that's essentially what this is, and any of them would probably show you around if you like. They've just moved, but there's no sign of boxes. Rather, the bookshelves and decor seem a little sparse, their belongings having migrated from a smaller space. You may catch glimpses of a large orange cat slinking around behind the furniture. He has not yet adjusted to his new surroundings, and all the strangers aren't helping.

A catered dinner is laid out on the dining room table. (They can cook, they just... didn't.) There's also a chocolate cake waiting in the kitchen for later. It's for Loki; Sephiroth doesn't really care about cake.

The nearby back door leads out into the yard, and the fire pit. Arranged on a table are some materials one might use to create a simple effigy of someone you particularly hate. There's also a bag of marshmallows, seemingly as an afterthought.

Comments

[dothelokimotion]

There is some work involved.

[unkindled_madness]

Yes, but it's work you're good at.

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki flips his hair. ]

I can't deny that.

[unkindled_madness]

Then perhaps you can show me how it's done?

[dothelokimotion]

Of course.

What would you like to know?

[unkindled_madness]

...is there any etiquette specific to welcoming people into your own home?

[dothelokimotion]

[ he hums. ]

There is usually a speech to welcome people, even strangers into the home. You have to ensure they have use of the hearth, in case of winter.

[unkindled_madness]

It's our responsibility to make sure they're warm, you mean?

[dothelokimotion]

Indeed.

[ loki hums in old norwegian, remembering the tune his mother taught him. ]

Fire he needs, who with frozen knees, has come from the cold without. Food and clothes, must the farer have, the man from the mountains come.

[unkindled_madness]

...if we're meant to sing to them, I'll leave that to you.

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki elbows him lightly. ]

Or you could learn.

These are just the rules of hospitality. My mother taught them to me.

[unkindled_madness]

You say that as though it's nothing. ["Just" the rules of hospitality.]

Do you want me to learn?

[dothelokimotion]

[ he blinks. ]

I hadn't thought about it. Do you want to learn?

[unkindled_madness]

...it would be nice to understand.

[dothelokimotion]

Then I'd be happy to teach it to you.

[unkindled_madness]

I'm glad you like the idea.

[dothelokimotion]

Of course.

I'm happy to share my heritage with you. In a way, it is yours too now.

[unkindled_madness]

I like that. Joining... that part of you.

[dothelokimotion]

You're welcome to every part of it.

[unkindled_madness]

It's... particularly dear, I know.

[dothelokimotion]

All the more reason to give it to you.

[unkindled_madness]

[He takes Loki's hand to give it a squeeze.]

I'm honored.

[dothelokimotion]

[ he threads their fingers together for a moment. ]

It's always been yours.

[unkindled_madness]

Always?

[dothelokimotion]

Always.