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Equius: investigate strange decorations with unknown consequenses [Dictated/action]

[Equius had been strangely silent for the most part in the days following the return from Florence. To those that knew him, this was actually not that surprising, but to others, it might be odd to know that he's been spending so much time alone in his room. He's actually been very busy, working on something for a certain friend.

Sadly though, a few parts were still required. So, Equius rose from his seat and prepared to set out into the outside world.]

It has come to my attention that this holiday is about giving gifts. Is that correct?

[He still felt the need to ask, even though he had already been told. Wiping a few grease stains from his shirt, the troll went to his door and carefully opened it...

And came face to face with a sprig of mistletoe. stopped by confusion, Equius stared at the vegetation for a moment, glancing out into the hallway to see if anyone had done this. Strangely, he was beginning to feel... odd.]

Also... it would appear that we have an outbreak of vegetation in the castle.

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[Nepeta's used to Christmas and its shenanigans by now, and she's more than excited to share her (not so) infinite knowledge on the subject.]

It's called Christmas! The castle usually decorates itself with lots of greens and stuff. It's kind of like the human fursion of Twelfth Perigee's Eve.

Is that so?

[The fact that the humans had a holiday similar to the Trolls did not surprise Equius in the slightest It was probably less enjoyable though.]

What in the world would they need this much vegetation for?

It's just fur decoration. A lot about human Christmas still confuses me, to be purrfectly honest! There's lots of green plants everywhere but they also have snow and a fat human in a red fur suit. It gets pawfully weird if you think about it too much.

...A human in a red suit. Yes, I do not doubt that it is deeply strange.

[Really, all of this was already quite weird to Equius. These humans and their silly customs.

But apart from that, the troll was beginning to feel... strange.]

Ugh... is the vegetation supposed to bring strange feelings as well?

[Strange feelings from vegetation? She wonders...]

Equius you are not getting into catnip, are you?

[Here, have a heavy sigh.]

No, Nepeta. I would never do something so ludicrous.

It is the vegetation around my door. I seem to be having some kind of... allergic reaction?

[Yeah, that's it.]

[That's not good. She won't do with a sick moirail!]

That's pawful! Do you want me to come clear it out fur you?

I suppose that would be for the best. Cleaning this out would likely help clear my mind.

I shall be waiting in the doorway of my room for you, Nepeta.

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Leave it to me! I'll purrtect you from that scary plant.

[She says it jokingly but there's some truth behind it as well. It's his first winter in Paradisa, so who knows what it will throw at him? Better safe than sorry.

She'll be there in mere minutes.]

[Equius closes the journal and waits for her to arrive, choosing to patiently lean back against the door frame rather than simply go back inside.

He eyes the plant hanging from his doorway. What was this abomination of a place planning now? After the Florence episode, he failed to think of any good things coming from this.

And the feeling was growing stronger. It felt like he... wanted to do something...? He wasn't sure yet.

...Maybe calling Nepeta here was a mistake.]

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[Her pace is quick as she walks down the hall toward Equius's room. She can see him, so she gives him a little wave, and then spies the green hanging hanging above his door.

In fact, it's been above everyone's door. It was above her door, too, but she hadn't thought anything of it. She certainly hadn't felt any different, but maybe Equius was a special case.

She walks up to him rather casually and points to the mistletoe.]

That's it, right?

[He nods to her when she approaches. When she draws near and points to the plant, he looks up at it again.] Yes, that is it. They seem to be spread throughout the castle, in every doorway it seems.

[He looked down at Nepeta. The feeling was still there, and becoming harder to ignore.]

Are you feeling alright? It is not affecting you, is it?

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[She reaches up to grab at it, but finds herself coming up short. She jumps, and her fingertips brush against it. She needs a bit more bounce to her pounce!]

Yeah, it's above my door, too. But honestly, Equius, I feel...

[And that's when the mistletoe begins to work its magic on her. Her words trail off for a moment, and her expression softens. What was she saying?]

I feel purrfectly fine.

[Perfectly fine. And also reaching for Equius's hands.]

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To a degree, it is, yes. It is based in a religion called Christianity, but since I don't follow that religion I keep the more basic meanings of the holiday which does involve giving gifts to those whom you care about.

And the vegetation is mistle toe. I would say try and avoid it, but that's near impossible, so I simply say be prepared to kiss many random people for the next 25 days or so.

Really? Hmm, A religion does sound like a solid base to build a celebration as grand as this on.

[He'll have to look into that.]

Mistletoe. Interesting... Wait, did you say...kiss?

Yes. Anyone who gets stuck under the mistle toe will want to kiss the next person that comes by. And that other person will want to kiss you in turn. It's a prank the Castle plays around this time and sometimes on Valentine's Day.

What?!

How obscene! I will not put up with such absurd pranking from a... a building!

Unfortunately, there is no real way around it unless you remain locked in your room for almost a month. Doable, but ill advised. So far, no one has ever been able to resist the mistle toe, only avoid it if they are careful.

Hmph. I can certainly try.

[And fail, but that's beside the point.]

And I do not plan to fall victim to the castle's wriggler-ish jokes.

You get used to them. They can be kind of fun, actually. I have met some of my good friends here through this little kissing prank.

That may be okay where you are from, but where I hail from, we possess different customs.

Besides.... I do not wish to hurt anyone.

Hurt someone? How would you hurt them?

[There's a brief pause.]

I... am quite strong. Too strong.

Oh, I think you do not give people enough credit, nor yourself. I am actually stronger than most of the humans here, but it works out fine.

_{[ Ashura was twice as strong physically as any of the humans, and
magically he was a powerhouse with Fire. ]}

As am I.

[In fact, he's more than twice as strong. More like three times as strong.]

I have run into this problem... multiple times before. Any form of contact is... ill advised.