[video: on the eve]

[10_20_15_5_50]

[Once again, Sam's addressing her fellow Haveners through an open broadcast; this time, from her own apartment. She's sitting on the couch, rolling a glass back and forth between her hands.]

Okay, so! The clock's rolling over in just five more minutes, so I need to know: who's at home and awake? If you're a friend of ours and not awake, I'll apologize now because we might be waking you up in the next couple of hours. Depends on your door.

Comments

[Video]

[eyestothesky]

Oh, it is that time of year. Can't say I'll miss the celebratory guacamole flinging...

[But he does miss his obnoxious siblings either way just listen to that tone. Is someone once again being a nerdy robohermit?

He'd argue that if he has S'mores around then it's not hermiting but. Cat doesn't quite count as a conversation partner.]

[Video]

[10_20_15_5_50]

[Sam reaches out of frame to grab her carry-all by its straps and hold it up. It isn't overfull, but it certainly isn't empty, either.]

We haven't got any anyway; mostly buns and booze for first-footing.

...D'you maybe want to hit some houses with us, or maybe return the favour when we get back from the rounds? Tall dark-haired dude---someone fitting that description is supposed to bring the best luck of all. A strange woman is supposed to be the worst. Since I am sort of strange, we'll be getting around that by me having Hiro up on my shoulders.

[Video]

[eyestothesky]

Sounds like a good time. Why not? [Someone's been a hermit, it'll be good to get out for a little bit.]

So you and Hiro'll be playing the role of mecha shiva?

[Video]

[10_20_15_5_50]

There is no reason why not, my friend. And... I guess?

[Video]

[eyestothesky]

Should I come find you, or the other way around? [Nope not gonna explain cause now he realizes explaining means telling how he knows what mecha shiva is and his 'responsible' cred would be kinda spoiled by the whole thing.]

[Video]

[a_little_red_in_the_face]

Yeah? What? You planning to drop by in the middle of the night or something?

[Video]

[10_20_15_5_50]

Actually, yeah. I'm gonna stop by and throw a bun at you.

Re: [Video]

[a_little_red_in_the_face]

A...what?

[Video]

[10_20_15_5_50]

A bun, a little bit of bread. Mostly because it's part of first-footing, but also because I can. I'll explain better when I get there.

Re: [Video]

[a_little_red_in_the_face]

And...should I even let you come over here? [Yes, he's teasing.]

[Video]

[greater_than_zero]

Another something special already?

And aren’t you usually recharging, erm...sleeping about now? [He’s so confused.]

[Video]

[10_20_15_5_50]

Yeah, this time of year usually sucks weather-wise, so there's lots of celebrating to sort of balance it out. Christmas in December, then New Years, then for the next few weeks everybody recuperates, and then there's two days back-to-back in February.

And I am, but part of the deal for the New Year is to stay up until the rollover, and then make a lot of noise.

Re: [Video]

[greater_than_zero]

Interesting. What are the two in...February? [Did he pronounce that right?]

[Video]

[10_20_15_5_50]

Glad you think so. In my home territory, the cold weather is brutal and long-lasting, so the holiday stuff is pretty much the prime motivation to go out and do things beyond what's strictly necessary. And there's Valentine's Day on the 14th, which is a celebration of romantic relationships and also chocolate, and Family Day on the 15th which is for getting quality time with family and friends.

[Her attitude shifts into one a little less jovial throughout the explanation---Valentine's Day has soured for her, what with the fallout of dropping off the face of the Earth, and she still wants nothing more than to somehow tell the people at home she's unmurdered and okay---but she doesn't get too down. Fuck that noise, it's New Year's Eve, and she's going to have a good one.]

Re: [Video]

[greater_than_zero]

Sounds like good things to celebrate. It’s interesting hearing about traditions of other places.

[Video]

[knight_light]

[Amused and curious.] I’m awake. What do you have planned?

[Video]

[10_20_15_5_50]

Tearing around the city first-footing for all my friends. See, there's this thing that the first person to cross the threshold of your home sorta sets the luck the household's gonna have by what they bring in with 'em. So... I'm gonna try to bring my friends the best.

Re: [Video]

[knight_light]

[Awwww, how sweeeeeeeet.]

That's very sweet of you, Sam. You know where to find me.

[Video]

[10_20_15_5_50]

Thanks. I'm thinking that even if it doesn't actually have an effect, it doesn't hurt anything, and it's one of my favourite traditions---what better way to start the new year off than by seeing your friends and wishing them well?

I'll be by in a little bit.

Re: [Video]

[knight_light]

I think it sounds like a wonderful tradition. Besides, you’re always welcome over.

I’ll see you soon.

[He’ll even leave the door open, so just come on in.]

[video]

[hotheadwarmheart]

I'm here. Told Jednayi she could stay up too, so we've been watching some movies.

[video]

[10_20_15_5_50]

Awesome. I'll be by with a rabble as soon as I can.

Re: [video]

[hotheadwarmheart]

Didn't know there were enough of us to constitute a rabble. But I'll be waiting.

[video]

[10_20_15_5_50]

It's not about numbers, it's about raucous energy. Ciao!

Re: [video]

[hotheadwarmheart]

True enough. See you soon!