folklorist | ϡ - Chapter ThirtyFour; The snowy white day and the curse [Action (for House 44)|Voice|Written]

[ There’s the rhythmic clink of a knife cutting through vegetables and on the cutting board. There’s a small humming coming from the person doing said cooking before they stop. ] Ah! G-Good afternoon everyone. I hope everyone is enjoying themselves today. It looks like we have a bit of a snow storm going on, hm? Make sure to bundle up if you do go out.

[ There’s a hum and then another chop or two. ] Snow. Snow lots of it. Plenty to do with it though. Speaking of I have two ideas I thought might be nice to bring up. First one being a delivery service of sorts! It'll run out of house forty four and we can get you anything you might need during the winter...during times like this, for example. Because walking out in this kind of weather is just dreadful. H-having teleportation magic makes it loads easier a-and I think it'll help people out just a little more. I-I suppose requesting things over the journals would be the fastest way to get it to you. I haven't quite worked out all the details for it yet. But having it as a service available for the winter months might be beneficial all around. [ He'll clear his throat before continuing. ]

The next is a bit more fun and less serious. I thought up the idea back in December, if you saw my snow sculptures walking around that one day. How does a nice, light, fun snow sculpture competition sound to everyone? You can make teams based on the community buildings, houses, or simply join up with your friends! I-I think…it might be nice to do. It’ll help with the recent going ons around here. [ Lots of people leaving some good old fashion fun wouldn’t hurt. ]

As for prizes…well I’m not quite certain what one could ask for when you can get whatever you want. It’s a rather tricky thing to come up with prizes here, but not impossible. Ah! But…there is the hot springs. Perhaps the winning team can take a few hours or a day to have the hot springs to themselves. Maybe having the food of their choice cooked for them while up there? [ Just going to be chopping some more yup. ]

I don’t know when to have it either, actually. Maybe right after Valentine’s Day? [Oh boy Valentine's Day. That is coming up rather soon, isn't it? ] Depending on the amount of snow we get. I-I’m sure it’s not going to melt anytime soon. Could always make more too…

But, yes, if you have any feedback for it I’d love to hear! A little community fun can go a long way after all. I think Luceti could use- [there’s a long pause and then a muted cry of pain comes over the journal. It comes out as a pained gasp and the knife he was holding clatters to the floor but only after Helios cuts himself. Damn. He'll just quickly grab a nearby towel and press it against the wound. Helios turns off the voice function as soon as it happens so no one else can hear it. But, oh, damn he hopes no one is home right now. It’s back, this pain, oh gods it’s just like getting it the first time. He’ll just brace himself against the kitchen counter as he bites back those tears. The next part is said shakily. Helios manages to keep his voice level however. ]

S-sorry about that. But I think everyone could agree that Luceti could use some fun. I'll be around so-so if anyone has any questions feel free to ask. Th-there's also the ah... [ Give him a second he's trying to brain things while all this pain is hitting him at once. ] Th-the meeting tomorrow, too. I can answer things there as well, if-if people need t-time to think on it. S-Stay warm today everyone. Hot chocolate is a wonderfully good remedy for this sort of weather. [ Of all the times to get back his curse. It was bound to happen. He knows that. Nothing ever lasts forever. ]

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Oh, I'm a big fan of talking. Just...[ she knows helios had been close to giles but there are still all those gates up in place between herself and the man. she isn't sure how to access those feelings with him. ] Maybe not yet.

It's quite alright. [ There's nothing but sympathy in his voice as he says that. ]

Just know that...I'm here if you ever want to talk. [ About anything, really. Helios is one of those easy to talk to kind of people or at least he tries to be. ] So. Do you think you'll be stopping by for the snow sculpture competition? I think with the group we have it'll be...exciting. [ Or a disaster or both. ]

[ He's not doing it on purpose! Well maybe...slightly. ]

Ah! That's wonderful. You do seem to have...a better connection with them than most. [ Which makes him wonder after seeing Grune talking to them so openly. ]

She's quite h-helpful in these instances. [ Among other instances which shall not be disclosed. ] Oh! Really? That's wonderful! We can always use more participates. The more the merrier.

Yes exactly! And with spring coming soon...one last hooray! with the snow might be needed. Even though we've...had a bit much for this year.

A good point. Not much else to be done in a storm after all. Very well then. I'll be there in a few minutes. But, if you could, could you perhaps turn on that video thing on these journals s-so I can see a room. A-Any room will do I just need a quick glance is all. [ Is this an odd request? Yes it is. But it'll be made clear soon enough. ]

I'll be over shortly with the necessary books and supplies.

Not even things as interesting as culture or mythologies of other worlds? [ A smile on his end. ]

I always found those to be quite intriguing at least. But it does all depend on what you find interesting.

It's quite the sight to behold! But, yes, it should just as good as New Years Eve.

Yes it certainly would be...we could even ask the animals how we're doing since they talk and all. Who better to ask than the customers themselves? [ Helios just laughs. ]

I'm more surprised he didn't try to help you improve. [ A frown. ] I always enjoyed cooking...with my mother and-and the like.

Oh, do you think so?

[Apparently all those people being surprised at her rather direct communication tactics hasn't made an impression.]

Well, it doesn't seem likely that I'll ever get the chance to do anything practical with that. But I suppose it can be interesting to hear about it regardless.

[Well. Whatever - she's being impulsive and she knows it and most likely shiki or beat will complain but oh well. Panning the book camera around the kitchen now]

Yep! And I might bring my friend along into it as well.

I'll...talk to Jack. See if he's interested in tagging along.

I cannot believe that I'm coming to accept that animals talk. And that they actually have something to say. It is very strange. [The last of the potatoes is peeled and she starts slicing them into inch thick cubes.]

He tried. He failed. He called one of my cousins, a top chef in one of Paris' restaurants to come teach me. He to, failed. I simply never had the time or motivation to learn before. We had enough to order take out, or I could play for a meal in one of the local cafes. My mother, sisters, even little Henri, they all loved to cook. Apparently my father and I are the only ones that have the talent for making poison out of porridge.

[ There's a hum from him over his own journal and he nods getting a good mental picture of the kitchen in his mind. ] Alright, thank you. There's going to be a flash of light in a few moments. So, ah, d-don't be alarmed when it happens. It's just going to be me.

[ After that little announcement Helios gets to work on drawing out the sigil mostly it comes from memory and some guide of his spell compendium to fill in the smaller details. About fifteen or so minutes later there will be a flash of light in the kitchen of Haruhi's house (or apartment) and standing there will be one blonde derpy headmaster holding in a bag filled with a few pieces of chalk, some paper and a book. ]

I wouldn't have. If I had suspected that to occur. Not if it meant endangering her like that. If I had-had know...I would have never... [ He pauses lips drawn tightly together. He would have never had harmed Elise. Not in a million years, not for anything. He would die before he could be made to lay a finger on her. ]

And yet I did it anyway. [ And the outcome is still the same. She's gone, forever, and if this is price to pay for it so be it. ]

Oh? Wonderful! The more the merrier as the saying goes! If you know anyone else who would like to join feel free to pass along the information!

Alright. We could always use more people for this sort of thing! The more the merrier and all that.

I do, very much so. Having such a potent connection with the spirits isn't unfounded...but it does say something about the person in question.

[ He pauses. ] Yes person must be rather powerful or spiritually inclined to do so.

It's a shame that we can't keep the knowledge or memories of this place when we leave. Such a shame... [ Because there's so many things to be transferred and learned from this place. ]

Oh, my.

[And...that's it. From her tone, Helios may as well be remarking on the weather, as opposed to the fact that it's very likely that she is either sensitive to spirits or a powerful eren. What are you going to do with her, Helios?]

I'll get back to you?

Of course. Take your time no need to rush. There's the entire week and, ah, even if you can't I understand completely. [ A pause. ]

T-Take care of yourself Buffy. And if you e-ever need or want to talk my journal is always with me.

But... but it was... a m-mistake born of ignorance... [And Robert wants to press that this isn't the same thing as if he had deliberately done it.]

...

Wh-what is... worse, from an e-ethical standpoint? An action t-taken deliberately, or... or an action that results from... an u-unfortunate confluence of events...?

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