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[creationrebirth]

[ It's night, late into the evening actually and her room is lit with candles, so there is a light glow illuminating her face. She looks happy, satisfied even, and it's not necessarily difficult to put together why, when Sasuke, who is at least partially covered by a blanket, can briefly been seen sleeping on their mat behind her as she adjusts to get more comfortable.

Sakura, who is dressed in a robe, is settled by the window next to her bed. Her cheeks are rosy and she's content, and maybe still a little bit tipsy from too much sake earlier, which would explain her comfort level. ]

Does anyone else ever watch the cycles of the moon? I've always watched it when I couldn't sleep. In a few days we'll have the new moon. Then I realized that the next full one marks the Rinne Matsuri, a celebration of rebirth from Sasuke-kun's and my home where we pray for loved ones that we've lost and celebrate those we still have in a grand winter festival. We decorate trees, give gifts, and have large gatherings with family and friends.

Sometimes I miss my friends and family from back home, but I have so many people that I cherish here, so I'm never sad for long. I think I want to throw a little Rinne festival here, with a celebration party at the clinic. There must be many of us who have lost loved ones to remember, those who have died of course, but also those who are simply not here with us. Oh and of course new friends and family to celebrate. I want a chance to celebrate all of you, those who I've been blessed to get to know, but also perhaps those I haven't yet had the chance to meet. So please mark your calendars to join Sasuke-kun and I at the Wellness Clinic on December 7th.

It also seems like this is a time of year when many people celebrate one holiday or another. Will you share with me the stories of your traditions back home?

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[retsuden]

[ Sometime after she posts this, he actually... sees it. And he's just going to stare at it for a good long minute.

He sure is going to be embarrassed for the rest of his life. ]

Sakura.

Couldn't you have started the video after I wasn't in the frame?

[creationrebirth]

[ Sakura, who had fallen asleep sometime after posting, doesn't immediately understand what he's saying. ]

Hmmm? What's the matter?

[ She sits up, rubbing her eyes. ]

[retsuden]

[ He almost feels bad for waking her up. Almost. But he doesn't say anything and instead goes to hold out his omni to her, still open on her video. ]

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[onekindsoul]

I find myself watching the moon around here a lot. Ours back at home is shattered into a whole bunch of pieces. It's kind of beautiful in it's own way- But definitely makes seeing one in one piece super neat and pretty too.

[creationrebirth]

[ This makes her think back to her world's recent issues with the moon. ]

That sounds terrible. We may have come close to a similar fate back home with our moon. What happened to cause yours to break?

[onekindsoul]

It's complicated.

It's I guess been like that before any sort of history recorded in my world. But two god's got awfully upset with someone one day and decided to leave. One of them body checked it on their way out and made it the way it is now.

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[ezra_of_lothal]

Back home we have Life Day - it's very similar, even the part about decorating trees.

Although it's a little earlier in the seasons, I think, on the world it originated called Kashyyyk. There's a just past the last harvest element, too.

[creationrebirth]

Life day...I like the sound of that. [ She gives a little laugh. ] How interesting to think of a common theme of decorating trees. What kinds of trees do you decorate?

We have some harvest festivals too, though as a shinobi they aren't my area of expertise.

[ezra_of_lothal]

Well, my understanding is, the celebrating was originally centered around the Tree of Life on Kashyyyk. If I remember right, it was the oldest tree on the planet.

I've...never actually seen what trees on Kashyyyk so I couldn't tell you much about it. Obi-wan could though, if you're really curious.

But now that the celebration is common across the galaxy, it can be any sort of tree you have around, or even just a piece of wood.

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[survivalthroughhate]

[Maul's eyes and voice are both very far away as he explains one of the customs of his home, his mind back in his own galaxy.]

My home planet of Dathomir has four moons but it is rare to have all four of them appear in the sky at once, especially if one or more is close to being full. It happens maybe once every few decades if that. When it does, the land is flooded with light. That is a time for celebration among Nightkin. There are many hunts, magickal ceremonies, and sacrifices done during this time.

[creationrebirth]

Four moons? That's quite a lot, but I can understand why it would be a time of great celebration.

[ She gives pause. ] What sort of sacrifices?

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[stoicsilhouette]

[Hmm. Decorated trees and gifts. Sounds like the western holiday Christmas. It's not something he's too familiar with personally but he's been to a few marketplaces dedicated to it.]

Throughout the month of December we have various matsuri each with street markets, vendors, and food. Usually some sort of illumination ceremony caps the celebration at night.

My sister and I used to visit Aoi Ike [When it was affordable.] around this time of the year. The trees are lit with tiny white lights that reflect a vibrant blue hue off the surface of a large pond. The sight was always [ so magical and] breath taking.

[Imagine being inside a small snow globe with a beautiful winter wonderland scape. Capturing the stillness of winter while admiring the fortitude and spark of life in a normally cold barren woods.]

[creationrebirth]

That sounds very similar to how we celebrate the Rinne Matsuri. The whole market gets involved.

I think it sounds lovely though, especially the tiny white lights. You must miss celebrating it while being here.

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[romancekiller]

I've found myself doing that sometimes too. [looking up at the sky in general was something she did a lot of back home while wondering if her friends were okay up there back in space. it was a habit that she hasn't really been able to shake even since arriving in trench despite being so far apart]

I've never heard of a festival like that before since we don't really have much of that back home but it sounds nice though.

[creationrebirth]

I wonder what it is about the moon that draws us in.

You should definitely find a way to join in, share in the traditions of others while your here. I imagine a lot of people will be celebrating things.

[ She puts a finger to her mouth in thought. ] Do you have any festivals back home?

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[dohaeris]

[sansa's manners are too deeply ingrained for her to laugh at sasuke caught sleeping on camera, though she does find it very funny. there's a hint of amusement in her smile, but that's it.

since it is late sansa has removed her belt and much of her jewelry. she still wears a thick silvery wool dress over a grey flannel shift. her omen winter films her sitting at her vanity, somewhat more crowded with tchotkes recovered from westeros and gifts from her friends than makeup. the room behind her, briefly glimpsed, is somewhat gothic, with tapestries and paintings covering the walls between shelves of old books and framed photographs. the ornate bed has had some blue and grey roses sewn into the canopy.]

Oh, that sounds wonderful. We didn't have many yearly festivals where I lived, but my father would always tell us how the Winter Town came to life in the winter, and it was like a true city.

[her face clouds as she recalls what had been left of winterfell in never mind's memory books.]

I never got to see it. There's a harvest festival in autumn where we feast our bannermen; I missed that too.

[she was far from the only one, though.]

[creationrebirth]

The winter town? I wonder if that's anything like the Land of Snow back where I come from. Though, they don't quite have a city there, it's very barren.

[ She comes from a place that has so many different traditions that it's hard to imagine not having any. ]

Well a harvest festival counts doesn't it? Have you ever been able to attend one where you come from? Either way you should definitely come celebrate with us.

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[onerthes]

[It's rather late, and she was in the kitchen, relaxed against the counter when the message came through. Figuring it best not to post in her nightclothes, Vira-Lorr opted for audio.]

Mmmm, someone's got a little insomnia do they? Yes. I watch the cycles, though I admit that I do so for very practical reasons in this world. The cycles mean a lot around here, do they not?

I'll be looking forward to the 7th, but in the meantime... hmmm, there were many traditions in my world, and many kingdoms. I didn't have any specific to myself after I left my people, though I have to say my encounters with the ones on Earth were intriguing at first.

[She chuckled]

I've been told I shouldn't talk about human holidays. I always get in trouble.

[creationrebirth]

[ Probably the right idea about audio, but at least Sakura is wearing more than a blanket. She smiles. ]

A little bit.

I guess your right about that. Things seem to happen every month or so around here. It's good to watch out for it.

Most people here seem to be from Earth, if I'm not mistaken.

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[schoolingfish]

Oh, I love watching the moon and stars and everything up there and just imagining what's out there.

And then on the full moon I like to go swimming in the Salt Lake. I think the celebration you mentioned on the next one would be a great idea. I'd definitely be interested.

[creationrebirth]

Swimming under the full moon is lovely.

Right now, it's probably too cold for swimming in the lake on the next moon, but my center does have a hot springs. Personally, I enjoy a quiet moonlit swim in the hot springs.

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[lightthedarkness]

I love watching the moon. I watch it every night.

This winter festival sounds super fun! Do we need to bring anything or wear anything special? Or a specific color!

[creationrebirth]

These days I've gotten busier but I do like to watch it nightly. But when I was younger and missing someone, I would watch it every night.

Oh nothing special at all, please just wear whatever makes you comfortable!

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[stayscared]

[the notes in his omni say: 'Lady Sakura: great healer. Works at "Wellness Center" in Dracmouth.' the user name doesn't match, but it's worth a shot.]

I'll mark my calendar, but I have to get a calendar first. You wouldn't happen to be 'Lady Sakura', would you?

[creationrebirth]

[ Oh good, the more the merrier! ]

I'm not used to being called by something so formal, but I think I might be the only Sakura here. Uchiha Sakura.