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[tevinteraltus]

[Dorian smiles and gives a quaint wave a greeting before he addresses the network. His surroundings are smaller, not the modern trappings of his own office, but the stone masoned and naturally lit walls of his office at Fairy Tail.]

Good afternoon, everyone. I'd like to talk, today, about Time and, more specifically, the record thereof. You see, through quite a bit of research I'll not bore you with, I've determined the calendar utilized here correlates well enough with my own. The 10th month of the calendar used by Genessia and its environs began yesterday, at midnight. It is referred to as 'October'. In my own world, Frumentum or as it's referred to by the common folk "Harvestmere" will be beginning in roughly two days time. We have 12 months, divided into 30 days each. If Genessia continues on a path consistent with its previous course, its calendar year consists of 365 days, save for every 4th year, when some brilliant scholar ages ago realized they were losing time and devised a rough patching that's consisted into the present day. I've of course not been around here long enough to have experienced this mythical "leap year", but Genessia's calendar, along with many of its residents, seem to hail for "Earth". It's the "Roman" calendar, which is a rather interesting topic in regards to both Earth and Thedas, but, well...

[He clears his throat, turning his gaze to an open journal before him.] I digress grossly.

Last month on Thedas, we began the month with the Annum "All Souls Day", and it would seem there are several similar holidays at the end of this Genessian month. I've read about several of them, but I'm curious what your traditions are. In Thedas, the holiday is rather dour. We dress as ghosts and parade about at midnight, very sad. We don't even get a feast! What do you do?


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[He wags his fingers.]

Good afternoon, Champion. I have a present for you.

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[tevinteraltus]

[He chuckles.] Politics certainly isn't for everyone, I'll give you that. Recently, I've inherited my father's seat on the Senate myself. I can't say I'm looking forward to it, but, well, someone has to stand up for reason, don't they? I suppose your wife is similarly motivated?

[gotabadfeelingaboutthis]

Yeah, pretty much. She might've grown up a princess, but she's not afraid to take charge and do what needs to be done. I never wanted to be in the rebellion, but after living through it, it takes a lot of guts to come through it all in one piece. And just because we got a new government, it doesn't mean things aren't still rough sometimes.

I mean, she gets 'em through a crisis at least twice, handles it pretty darn well and still has a bunch of jerks saying she let it go on too long. She was doing the best she could for kriff's sake.

[tevinteraltus]

Do Princesses not usually do that sort of thing?

[He chuckles, but shakes his head to make his point know. His jest wasn't the topic in question.]

I would assume not. It heavily suggests starting a new government would be quite a bit like trying to rebuild one.

[He chuckles.]

The people are never satisfied, Captain. They always know better, and exactly how, something should be handled, regardless of their experience or knowledge.

[gotabadfeelingaboutthis]

I really don't know for sure. Hopefully the good ones do.

And yeah, it is pretty much. I'm just glad I wasn't involved as directly as her. I got headaches just listening to what she told me.

[He nods.] Yeah, pretty much. Everyone's got their own ideas and they don't like compromising.

[tevinteraltus]

Politics will certainly give you a headache, I can assure you of that, and even I haven't partaken directly. At least...not yet. She sounds like a noble woman.

[gotabadfeelingaboutthis]

Tell me about it.

Yeah, she is.

[tevinteraltus]

[He chuckles, realizing Han isn't serious.]

I could, if you really want me to that is.

[gotabadfeelingaboutthis]

I think I kinda have an idea. [He chuckles.] But go ahead if you want.

[tevinteraltus]

[He smiles, shaking his head.]

I'd rather not. There's a time and a place for such talk, and neither of them are between budding friends. It's a quick way to the wrong side of a relationship.

[gotabadfeelingaboutthis]

That makes sense. Doesn't bother me if you say no.