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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It's certainly not your fault. Quite kind of you to offer teleportation services, the weather is just dreadful right now. My name is Zelda, by the way. It is good to meet you.

Ah, well, anything I can do to help around the village. It's a big place to walk around, especially in this kind of snow. Anything to help make it easier on people! [ Normalcy, yes, he can pretend that he is for the moment. He can do this. Talking to people helps take his mind off the pain. ]

It's a pleasure speaking with you Zelda. I'm Helios Sprensonne.

It's good to meet you, Helios.

[She pauses, then just outs with what's been on her mind since she heard his post.]

May I ask what Valentine's Day is?

Ah. Valentine's Day, hm? February 14th. It's ah...when people who are couples typical celebrate by giving each other flowers, candies and cards and the like.

[ He pauses. ] Though it's a lot more commercialized than it used to be. I-I suppose it's mainly for people who are together but, really, anyone can celebrate it if they like. You don't really have to have a boyfriend or girlfriend or be husband and wife for it. But that's typically what it's for...

[ And then there's Luceti and what it puts people through for this holiday. Oh boy. ]

Oh! I suppose I do not have to worry about it, then. Thank you for the information.

[At least, she hopes she doesn't have to worry about it. Link seems like he would like candies, but she doesn't want to give the wrong impression...]

Oh it's no trouble at all! I'm more than glad to help when it comes to these sorts of things. If you have any other questions feel free to ask!

Truly? I would love to hear the details behind your teleportation. Is it some sort of technology, or magical in nature?

Oh heavens. I am far too unaccustomed with that whole technology business for it to be that. [ Just a laugh. ] It's a sigil actually. Rather simple to draw out. You simply need to picture where it is you want to go in you mind and then...it works! Or, ah, having a piece of paper with the address works too. Not as well, but it gets you around the vicinity of the place you're heading towards.

How fascinating! We have teleportation in my world as well, but we achieve it through magical music and it only works for certain locations. I would love to see your magic when you have the time, it sounds very versatile.

[Zelda wants to learn all the magic. She knows she can't physically fight well, but she's not going to keep being a burden to Link and Sheik!]

How very intriguing. Magical music, hm? I've never heard of magic being applied like that before! [ Helios and Zelda can learn all the magic together! ]

I'd love to! Has anyone told you about the spirits and the magic they provide here? If you wouldn't be opposed to sharing your own as well. Perhaps once the weather calms down a bit we could meet sometime and discuss it?

[Even her voice is smiling now, and she sounds like a kid at Christmas. Your real age is showing through, Zelda!]

Yes, my housemates are familiar with the filial spirits, but I have not had a chance to contact any of the spirits on my own just yet. Meeting when the weather is more accommodating sounds lovely.

[ That's always good hear the smiling of others. It makes things...considerably more easier. ]

I've helped a good few people with contacting them. If you ever need help with it. [ He smiles slightly on his end. ] Wonderful! I look forward it!

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