It is surprising, to hear of two holidays that hold such little in common with each other colliding on one day.

[ the feed has caught onto Larsa, awkwardly holding a bunch of candies. it seems like someone who's just passed by has just poured out a bunch into his cupped, gloved hands. he looks at all the chocolate and caramels and shuffles a little, with a grimace. ]

I... must admit to not having a fondness for sweets. If anyone would want these... please.

[ he sets them carefully into a little satchel beside him, atop a sketchbook that seems dog-eared and meticulously kept. he had watercolors next to him as well as a few brushes, but does not seem to draw attention to them. when he turns back to the feed, that awkwardness disappears, covered by a thin sheet of smiles as he struggles to keep his cheer about him in light of all that's happened. ]

I have heard of this 'Valentine's Day' and this day of Separation.

I have heard my full of Exsilium's Day of Separation--and gave gained trinkets abound due to my age. [ which he's so not going to go into. ]

Yet, I have heard little of this Day of Valentine's.

From what I have been able to gather, it is a day wherein love is celebrated, is it not? Committed relationships as well as passing fancies... it seems far more complicated than a mere day of Separation.

May I ask for a more detailed explanation from one who has celebrated such a holiday before?

At least for now it looks like things are calming down at the moment. After being five again and then the whole mess with everyone feeling like crap.... I don't suppose that happens often around here? I haven't really been here long enough to know for sure myself yet. I heard something about a festival? So I guess it's around the time we would have Valentines back home. [Not that Hisoka ever really celebrated it himself, but still. It could be interesting to learn about different holidays and celebrations others have back home. But regardless, he doesn't seem too thrilled with the upcoming festival, mostly because he's not too big on sweets and it would likely mean large crowds, which he can never stand for too long. And he knows Tsuzuki will probably drag him along to see, given his partners sweet tooth and curiosity.]

Either way, it looks like some new arrivals have been showing up. So, welcome I guess. I'm Hisoka. [Since, introductions were expected and all. He's never been the most social, that was more Tsuzuki's thing.]

I was mostly wondering if people could tell me if I could find a normal weapon? Just, something to help teach someone how to use one, a sword to be specific. Since my...weapon I came with won't really be much use for that sort of thing. It's not exactly a weapon in the traditional sense one might expect. But I want to have something to help, and to defend myself with. [Since, he knows the missions here can be dangerous, and this is a war after all. He might not have any choice but a sword would be a help, and he could use it while he figures out what to do about his empathy if there were normal weapons around.]

....If anyone could help, that would be great. Thanks.

[Okay. He's been here less than two weeks, and this has started to happen already. He is fed up. Can he never escape this treatment?

[Behind him is a rather impressive pile of sweets and whatever useless toys the locals have managed to shove at him. And he looks distinctly annoyed at the lot of it.]

I know the locals can't see this, but allow me to point out something important. I. Am not. A child.

[Another irritated glance at his little hoarde.] If anyone actually wants any of this garbage, they're welcome to it.

I read about Valentine's Day. [ Because who cares about Separation anyway Valentine's Day is more important. She has her priorities. ]

It is a day... for lovers. Am I correct? Or can it be celebrated with friends? What about those in between? Oh, I don't know what I'm saying. Keep yourself together, Kougyoku! A-anyway. Who is this Saint Valentine? What sort of gifts does one give on this day? Has anyone had any... pleasant experiences with it? That is, I mean - I'm just wondering how proper celebration of Valentine's Day is done! Th-that's all.

And, if, anyone is interested in watching the fireworks with me... Ahah, nevermind. [ She's too shy to offer. ]

Judal is not allowed to reply to this.

Wherever I go, I endeavor to remember where I came from. My people celebrate the Lunar Festival around this time of year. It is to honor our ancestors.

...I had been hoping to celebrate this at home, with my family. It would be my first Lunar Festival with my new son. [Her voice isn't exactly annoyed per se, but perhaps a bit...inconvenienced. She's not one to blame people, but she would prefer to be home, Initiative! It kinda sucks a little.] It is important for him to learn about his new family's history.

[There's a long pause.]

...I see that the people of this city also have a holiday this week. It seems to be about something completely different from my festival, but there are fireworks. I suppose I can pretend they are for my holiday as well, yes? [Her voice a little lighter now. Might as well try to get a positive spin on things, right?] Happy Lunar Festival, friends.

[For the first time in... ever. Sollux is making a video post to the network. Typically, he relies on just typing, and would really prefer it that way because of his lisp, but, as the audience will see by his ... "smile." He lacks a few of his top-front row of teeth. All that's there are some rather yellow-greyish looking gums before his cuspids.]

Hey. Sup guys. Hahaha.

[He seems rather happy for a guy missing about four-to-six teeth.]

Great festivals, right? Festivals.

[He's so proud he can say those words.]

Anyway, to the point: Got candy, toys, or gifts from random strangers that you suspect of poison and/or don't want? Drop it off at 206. Or I'll pick it up. And I'll...

Put them to a good cause. Ehehehehe. Yeah.

[He means eat them.]