fandomhighdorms | The roof: Wednesday at dawn

It had been nagging at Karal for days -- there was something he'd forgotten, or missed, or lost, but he hadn't been able to pin it down.

Until now. Just before dawn, he'd woken abruptly, the room dark apart from the blue glow of Altra's eyes, knowing what he'd missed. As quietly as he could, he dressed and went up to the roof, Altra padding by his side.

Breath fogging in the cool morning air, Karal stood at the edge of the roof, watching the sun rise through the clouds. The Fire Kindling ceremony. "We've missed it, haven't we?"

Altra pressed against his legs. :With the way time's running in Karse? Yes. We missed it.:

It left Karal feeling lost, and he bowed his head, shoulders slumped. "How could we have missed it? How could I have forgotten?" Sunlord, forgive me.

Altra smacked a paw hard against Karal's shins. :Don't be ridiculous. You didn't forget, you're in a different world. It's not even midwinter here, yet.:

Karal blinked, then looked down at the 'cat, thoughts whirling. "Do you think we could?"

:Could what?:

"Celebrate it here, at this world's midwinter. Bright Flame, I know it wouldn't be the same, but it would be better than missing it completely, and there are people who would come." He frowned. "I think."

:Of course they would, but Karal,: Altra's mindvoice was uncharacteristically hesitant, his ears tilted uncertainly, :are you sure about this?:

"I am. I'll seek permission, and if it's allowed, we can celebrate it with our friends." He laughed suddenly, tilting his face up into the pale sunlight. "If I'm going to do this, I'd best find out when midwinter actually is."

[ooc: cold roof is open, of course.]

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Lana wandered up onto the roof, shivering in the cold, but just really wanting to watch the sunrise from the roof. She'd hung back when she saw Karal and his cat in case he was doing a ceremony, but figured she'd be able to say hello when he was done.

In the meantime, she just let herself enjoy the peace of the moment.

Altra nudged Karal's leg and pointed his nose at Lana. "Good morning, Lana," he said quietly, moving away from the edge towards her.

[ooc: and I crashed last night just before you pinged in, oops!]

Lana smiled at him. "Hello, Karal, how are you doing? And good morning to your cat as well."

[OOC: No worries. I figured and since I knew I would be at work and afk for some time I thought it would work well. :)]

"I'm well," he replied with a smile, "as is Altra, I think?" He glanced down at Altra, who rolled his eyes and went to rub against Lana's legs. "I think that's a yes. And you?"

[and now I'm fleeing for work after getting kitty from the vet!]

Edited 2007-12-13 01:46 (UTC)

Lana knelt to pet Altra. "I do love your cat," she said. "Just... something wonderful about him."

She smiled up at Karal. "I'm very well," she said. "And it occurred to me that I never thanked you adequately for your kindness to me."

Altra purred shamelessly, making Karal laugh softly. "He's a good companion," he said. "And you don't owe me any thanks. It's good to see you looking so well."

"I've thought about getting a cat. Not that mine would be nearly as gorgeous as you," she said to Altra as she stroked him.

"And I do owe you thanks," she said. "You were very kind to me at a time when I was really losing it. You made me feel cared about and not so alone in the world. It helped me to remember that when things were hardest."

Altra just looked smug, ears tilting out to the sides as he basked in the attention.

Karal blushed, feeling ridiculously pleased, because that was what a priest was supposed to do; knowing he'd helped made him deeply happy. "Glory, you're more than welcome. I'm just happy I could help, and I'm always here if you need me," he told her. "Not that I think you will anytime soon, given how happy you seem."

"I can always use another friend," she said with a quiet smile. "No matter how happy I am."

Karal beamed at that. "As could I," he replied, then rubbed his toe across the ground, looking a little shy. "In the spirit of friendship, if I can get permission to hold it, would you like to come to a celebration of Vkandis?"

"Of course," Lana said without hesitation. "I would be honored. And I would be glad to help with any preparations - if there's anything I can do."

"All you have to do is be there," he replied happily. "Each year at midwinter in Karse, the Fire Kindling ceremony is held. I missed it in Karse, the year and the time pass differently, but I thought I could celebrate it at midwinter here."

"I would like that very much," Lana said. "I... don't have any family, so Christmas, well... I'll probably just be here while everyone else is celebrating with their families, so it would be nice to have some sort of other celebration."

"Then as soon as I discover when midwinter falls, I'll let you know. It would be wonderful if you could come, and you can bring anyone who might want to join you."

Edited 2007-12-13 13:48 (UTC)

"Thank you," Lana said. "I will be sure to be there!"

The roof: Wednesday at dawn

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