autocratic | Christmas Time; Forward Dated to the 25th

[ The feed snaps on with yours truly standing proudly in her custom-made Santa Claus outfit. Smiling widely, she gives a hearty wave. ]

Merry Chritmas to all! Io Saturnalia! It is a glorious time for my generosity to be shared among all you plebes! I have researched the reasons behind all this invigorating festivities and have learned that an entity called "Santa Claus" goes around the world to distribute presents. As an emperor, I commend this jolly old man for sneaking into the homes of others to give his gifts, but on the other hand, I cannot be outdone by him! Minerva herself would be pleased with my thorough observation.

[ She spreads her arms out in a grand gesture. ]

And so I have given choice people gifts of my own! I believe I deserve a word of thanks, of course, but I am more than happy to simply give out of the grand generosity of my own heart. Receive them all graciously. Add to that, I even had my retainer make a couple of pastries to sweeten the occasion.

[ Then she places a finger to her lips, thinks on her next choice of words, then shrugs. ]

What a wonder that such time has passed... Enough that, considering I was so focused upon my research, my own birthday has flown by! Were we in Rome, there would be parades and dances and parties praising my name, but I shall content myself with the masses of both Johto and Kanto. I have event set up a feast for both special events within the Breeding Center of Goldenrod that I extend an invitation to anyone who would be willing to join. I believe many would want to enjoy a good meal after that sorry attempt of sabotage with those cookies from days ago.

[ She sniffs imperiously, and gestures for the camera to show a large, well made and delicious cake... with thirty-one candles on it. Ahem. Then beams again, before waving. ]

May you all fare well this Christmas!

[ OOC: Saber's Christmas Gift list is here! ]

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[ Are you really going to bring up the neckbeard image, Miss Magical Penis? ]

Now why would I sport such a thing? Though I am an emperor, I identify with my core maidenhood. [ UNLIKE SOMEONE ELSE IN THIS ROOM. ] My outfit is more than adequate for the holidays!

[ Hey, that magical penis was retconned. Thank you based homunculus vagina. ]

You are showing more of your thigh than any girl I have ever seen. Are you sure it is adequate for the holidays? You will freeze wearing that.

[ So was her sister some morbid version of the Virgin Mary? ]

Nonsense! We are inside, and a little chill means nothing to me. My body still contains a fire that warms me up enough... though, I do thank you for the concern.

Edited 2012-12-24 08:58 (UTC)

[ We're not going to talk about her. ]

So long as you do not go outdoors in that outfit, I will tolerate it.

[ Look at Saber trying to be a mama dragon. ]

[ Pouts. ]

You talk as though you are-- bah, such a scary thought. Nonetheless, I do not intend to make such plans. It is nice and warm within this house, and we have a feast prepared by my retainer as well! What reason would there be to go outside? My gifts have already been sent days ago.

[ The air between them grows more relaxed as Saber lowers her guard. No longer does she fear the other one growing sick. ]

You are that prepared? I should have thought it sooner, but I am still novice when it comes to these sort of matters.

Mmm, that would be no fault of your own. You are taking the reins behind the Breeding Center business, are you not? I adore arranging such events, so leave those to me if there are others to be planned. We are now partners in this business, after all.

There is an event I wish to plan out before Imbolg is upon us. Not just for the Breeding Centre, but for many of the other breeders in this land. We should become better acquainted and allow our Pokemon a chance to mingle.

Ah, that way it is not so strange. [ Calmly adding on. ] Because it seems cruel to have our Pokemon breed when they are complete strangers.

[ ... ] Ah, I do not think we should concern ourselves with the sanctity of marriage for these creatures.

[ She gestures with her hand for a moment. ] You are saying you want some form of a bond to, at least, develop between the Pokemon? That should be simple enough to plan. I have come to realize that many of our Pokemon enjoy the same facilities of emotions as we humans do, but in their own way. It would be quite adorable!

Yes, but we also need an incentive for other breeders to mingle with each other. Hopefully one that does not cause any conflict.

I realize this sort of party would be better for a more appropriate holiday further in the year, but for now almost every breeder I have ever known has left this world.

[ At that, Saber can spot a touchy subject when it's presented like that. She crosses her arms. ]

Then you would be fortunate to have one such as I as a partner; during my research to discover what Christmas was about, I passed by knowledge of a holiday called "St. Valentine's Day:" a day where lovers and close friends are encouraged to be open with their affections. Would that not be an appropriate time for breeders to have their Pokemon mingle with others?

[ Speaking of touchy subjects... ]

Ah, that holiday. [ She swallows hard and tries to not think about how she spent her's the year prior. ] I was hoping to have it before so that lovers... were not conflicted between events.

[ Wow, you are so not subtle as you think you are, Arty. ]

What makes you say that? It is a day in which everyone is open and honest with themselves, but that should not stop the masses from displaying their affections on other days. They have other time.

I just do not think I am ready to think about love or mingling come February. I apologize on this matter.

Why do you apologize? I find that very suspicious, even if you tend to do so for trivial reasons.

Because February is when I lost the love of my life from this world.

[ Due to the stress she's already feeling, Saber can be blunt in her honesty. Realizing quickly after she's said too much, she attempts to make up for it by stammering out another apology. ]

Sorry, I should learn to mind my tongue when I am this upset.

[ Her eyes narrow at that, but not in a negative way. More like the words hit home, too. She doesn't avert her eyes, though, and merely clears her throat after a brief sigh. ]

Isn't the point of this subject to think of an incentive for breeders to mingle? Let us not dwell on old wounds. Besides, it is not as though the day could force everyone to bend to its customary needs.

[ There goes the sound of the mood dying. Woops. ]

Christmas Time; Forward Dated to the 25th

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