saint valentine's

[fixtures]

Username/Display Name: un: headmaid, dn: Giselle
Server Channel: #general
Time: Early evening

Dear fellow guests,

Have you heard of the holiday "Saint Valentine's Day?"

With the turn of the month, the upcoming date is on my mind. Preparations for any formal celebrations of the holiday at the mansion typically begin around this time.

In any case, for those who are unaware, allow me to share the tradition with you: Saint Valentine's Day is a celebrated time of romance, taking place on the 14th day of February — a tradition which dates back many centuries.

Some say the date marks the beginning of birds' mating season, explaining its romantic association, while others connect the day with the assumed date of the execution of Saint Valentine, who, in legend, married young lovers in secret, despite the church's outlawing of the practice. Quite the tragedy...

On this day, it is common for lovers and friends alike to exchange written cards, poems, flowers and sweets as tokens of their affection.

I suppose I am curious which of these gifts you would most prefer to receive. A card filled with heartwarming feelings? The soothing aroma of a bouquet? A satisfying treat?

Or, perhaps, there is something different altogether which would lighten your spirit on Saint Valentine's. Hehe... would you enlighten me?

Best regards,
Giselle

Comments

un: lierre / dn: clara

[indigrow]

How enlightening!

Are you planning on gifting all of the guests? 😏

[fixtures]

Why, that would be an idea...
But I am afraid that was not my intention, in writing this correspondence.

Would you like a gift, Clara?

[indigrow]

Oho? I thought for a moment this was an elaborate ploy!

If I am allowed to give something in return, then yes.

[fixtures]

Clever as that may have been, I have no plans to produce so many gifts.
Nor do I think they would be of particular interest, to many guests.

[ from her, she means. ]

Now, which is it that you may favor?
Working with herbs and plants as you do, I suppose you would be capable of growing any bloom you so wished.
Yet, receiving one you did not toil after would be pleasant.

[indigrow]

Now why would you think that? Who doesn't like receiving an unexpected gift from someone so friendly?

Very thoughtful, but it is simpler than that for me. I enjoy gifts that I can partake in with whomever gave it to me.

[fixtures]

Giving personal gifts to those who I am not already familiar with does not feel proper. Surely, they would prefer to be given one by a guest that they are more well-acquainted with — that is what I meant.

But, is it that you prefer a gift that you may share, then?
An experience, or something you may both indulge in, perhaps.

[indigrow]

I see. I understand now.

But yes, to either of those. Maybe more so an experience, since there is so much I have not yet experienced first-hand even in the few centuries I have lived.

[fixtures]

You had mentioned that you lived in the countryside.
The excitements of the city do not often travel far beyond its borders —
But I'm certain such experiences can be found in excess within the hotel's walls.

Is there something in particular you yearn to experience?

[indigrow]

I have only seen movies at home, but I think I would like to see one at a proper theater. And with some company to enjoy it with.

[fixtures]

"Moving pictures," you speak of?
I am afraid I am unfamiliar with the technology, and thus do not have a floor to recommend to you. I have yet to see them, as well.

As I have only read about them, I simply imagine these "movies" to be similar to a theater production — an opera, or a play.
It is unlikely you have seen those either, correct?

[indigrow]

You are right, I have not.

Since you have not seen movies yourself, perhaps we should go together then, Giselle.