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[senseandcecilbility]

[Preaching is something Kevin can do blindfolded, but socializing is not by far his specialty. In fact, right now he wishes he was blindfolded. And yet he is braving the terrifying audience of strangers to deliver his very important invitation. It is that time of the year, after all.]

G-good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Please allow me to apologize for infringing on your time. However, I wonder if any of you would be interested in joining a little amateur choir? The city seems odd without proper Christmas carols, wouldn’t you agree? Fortunately, I have had the honor of directing a few church choirs in the past, and happened to find a place that seems just right. [He casts an uncertain glance over his shoulder, revealing a dark and creepy museum hall.] …As long as one refrain from feeding the penguins, I suppose. [He redirects his attention to the tablet with a self-conscious cough.] Perfect acoustics, I tell you!

Ah, and for those adventurous enough to give it a try, there will be cookies and hot cocoa after every rehearsal.

[Cookies and hot cocoa should not be viewed as a bribery for heaven. Not at all. Why, even the most prayerful can use a little nudge now and then.]

Comments

[senseandcecilbility]

Plastic tree, you say?

[Are they born like that these days?]

[juneshero]

Yeah, like those we sell at Junes. They're a lot more durable than the real stuff... Doesn't smell as nice though and a lot of people say they like the natural stuff more - feels more 'festive' - but when you don't have a lot of space it's a pretty good replacement. Especially in the city! Some of them come with lights built in, even-

[he stops abruptly, blinks and then covers his face with his hands]

Oh god, I'm doing the sales associate thing again. Whyyyy...

[senseandcecilbility]

[Kevin doesn't know what a sales associate is, but he knows what Yosuke is doing.]

It is all right, sir. You don't need to sell me a plastic tree.

[juneshero]

[indignant whine;] I'm not trying to! Junes doesn't even exist here!

... And could you stop calling me 'sir'? It's kinda weird. [pause] Uncomfortable.

[senseandcecilbility]

[Oh no, another child who hates politeness.]

Yes, s--- Ah, my apologies. My name is Kevin Cecil.

[juneshero]

[he doesn't hate politeness! He just thinks you're weird for calling a 17/18 year old 'sir'. 8| ]

It's not like you needed to apologize for that... [slightly uncomfortable looking but he brushes it off] Well, name's Yosuke Hanamura. Nice to meet you, Cecil!

[senseandcecilbility]

[Not weird!

He, on the other hand, has been rendered more comfortable by the short exchange of names. Ah, that is more according to plan.]

Nice to meet you, Yosuke Hanamura. I hope to see you at the museum soon.

[juneshero]

Sure thing!

... Uh... is there a specific time you want me to show up? Otherwise, I'm gonna try asking around for some cloth or something. Candles? [a laugh] Sorry, I've, like, helped doing decorations before but that's usually when people have already got a set ready. Or something.

[senseandcecilbility]

I fear we have not been as fortunate. Unless you count avant-garde art of dubious taste.

[After a sudden stroke of brilliancy.]

...In fact, putting those abominations to a more dignified use might be an act of charity toward this freezing land.

[juneshero]

[he blinks at the camera. Then, dubiously;]

Act of charity?

[senseandcecilbility]

Yes. Such ugliness should never prevail in the blessed land of Britain. We should turn it into something beautiful.

[juneshero]

Oh... Kay...

[SO UNSURE he doesn't know what you are talking about like whoa this guy probably has a lot of feels about England maybe Yosuke should watch what he says]

[senseandcecilbility]

[Angel guardian of Britain. He doesn't care which version!]

You should start with the centipede man. Sister Rosette has already broken it, so the most difficult part is already done.

[juneshero]

.. Centipede man?

Wait, what are you thinking of doing anyway?!

[senseandcecilbility]

Well, there is not much else we can use as decor but the art itself...

[juneshero]

But a centipede man?

[he crosses his arms before just shrugging]

Well, whatever works, right? Guess we can't really be picky or anything right now. But uh... could I get some directions to the museum?

[senseandcecilbility]

[The centipede man is scary like hell. ]

Certainly!

[He sends him a little map with the right direction. The tablet still eludes him, but Kevin has been training!