002 [Network: Audio]

[brotherofagod]

I know there are serious things happening but focusing on that has never been something I'm good at. That said, Thanksgiving just passed by. [Not that Jacob has a good track record for celebrating or understanding most holidays but it got him thinking.] Not sure who has thanksgiving or who celebrates it.

It's a pretty strange holiday.

[Jacob remembers it as a holiday dedicated to overeating.]

But it also reminds me that Christmas is coming up too. I don't remember doing much the last time I was here. [He thinks he gave away wooden carvings but then that might have had no relation to Christmas, Jacob's memories were still a bit fuzzy.]

Anyway, I wanted to know what sort of traditions people had.

My traditions changed a lot after my parents passed but when I was very young I remember a lot of cookies and a lot of pie. Along with a great deal of decorations that I had to help with or, I wouldn't get the aforementioned cookies and pie.

What about you guys?

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[brotherofagod]

Yeah. It's like that and I don't want her to worry about that sort of thing.

It's in the past.

[He's still dealing with some trauma but he doesn't blame his sister and he doesn't want her to blame herself. She's already had a hell of a time.]

[skyward_eyes]

[Nida knew that the past didn’t always stay in the past. But he didn’t think that needed pointed out right now.]

You know, life isn’t an easy thing, especially when someone’s got the burden of fate on them like that. Like it sounds like she did. I think she probably did some of what you’ve implied to keep you safe. And worrying about you is sorta what comes with that.

[brotherofagod]

Yeah. I know. I mean, I don't know everything but I can see how hard she tries. She kinda sucks at hiding it but if I can smile and ease that worry. I'd rather do that.

Though I suppose there might be a time to talk about it. Maybe when things become easier. [He really doesn't know if there is ever a right time to talk to people about depressing things.]

[skyward_eyes]

[At least he can see it. And that is nice.]

Maybe when things get easier. But I just hope you can be happy here.

[brotherofagod]

I will.

[He signs.]

If I can keep my head out of my ass, but you'll help with that right?

[skyward_eyes]

I'll try. Not that I'm very good at it most days.

[brotherofagod]

We'll keep each other in check.

Anyway, I should get going. I'll see you at our next sparring match.

[skyward_eyes]

Indeed. I'll see you then. Be sure to be ready.

[brotherofagod]

Always.

[With his final goodbye he politely hangs up.]