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[dictated cheerfully; she'll also be quickly slapping a filter over this a few moments after it's posted]

[Filtered away from Once-ler]

So. It's December! For all of you newbies, that means it's about the time of year where the castle starts playing matchmaker yet again. Every year so far there's been some kind of enchanted decoration around the castle that forces people to kiss each other. Good luck trying to avoid it, that stuff is everywhere. Literally.

With that in mind, things can get a little complicated in your love life during this trying time. Maybe you'll accidentally kiss someone your best friend likes in front of them! Maybe you'll kiss someone and realize you actually had feelings for them after all. Or maybe you'll kiss your worst enemy and realize it wasn't actually that bad.

So, I'll be putting a little box at my door -- that's room 405, for anyone who didn't know -- for anyone who needs some anonymous advice about what to do about their newfound feelings, the awkwardness that ensues, or whatever. Trust me, I'm sure at least one couple will hook up before Christmas rolls around. It's a little bit sad that it takes enchanted ornaments to get the love flowing, really, but what can you do?

Have fun~ ♥

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What do you guys want for Christmas? No non-answers allowed!

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And I suppose that even if you try to destroy the decorations... [He would burn them if he thought he could. But that castle probably wouldn't let him.]

They just keep coming back. Or, if it's a living thing like the birds before, I don't think you can kill them, just shoo them away.

...of course. Why would it let us even remotely avoid this. That would be much too easy and even less entertaining. [And he refuses to hide in his room, so.]

Pretty much! So make sure you bring some chapstick with you wherever you go.

What is... [No, he figures he may not actually want to ask. He's still trying to wrap his head around the fact that he'll be possibly kissing people throughout all of December.]

Chapstick? It's this stuff you put on your lips. Keeps them from getting too dry.

They make something like that now? [This is news to him. Though, it doesn't really surprise him, since people seem to come from different times and places.] Though I suppose extremely helpful if you're going to be kissing a lot of people.

Yep! And yeah, your lips get dried out super fast.

I wouldn't...actually know. [Because he's hasn't really kissed that many women before. Or thought about it actually.]

Well, ordinarily most people wouldn't have that problem. It's kind of a magical castle thing.

...You'd be surprised. [Not that he's names names or anything, but.]

Eh? Maybe you know a ladies man, or something ... ?

Yes. [A sigh.] He keeps telling me to get a girl because he thinks I work too much. Or at least pick one from my admirers.

[You can tell what he thinks of this suggestion.]

One of them? Wow, so you have a bunch~?

Ah, yes. They send my chocolates and roses and letters professing their love. [Pause.] I always politely turn them down, of course.

Really? How come? There isn't any admirer you like enough to go on a date with?

I've just...never really thought about it seriously. Having any sort of lover. I'm always busy with work. And to be perfectly honest, those women don't even know me. They're just in love with a image. I would never lead any woman on like that.

It's best if they find someone they truly adore and will love, rather than chase after me and spend time on a man that would never have time for them.

Aw ... that's sweet. [so thoughtful, giotto!]

Is it? [You can tell he's a bit flustered because ...he also can't handle women very well. Especially women calling him sweet.] I've never truly thought of it like that. It just seemed like common sense.

Well, yeah! That you're thinking of others so much. Not many guys are so empathetic!

But you're wrong about one thing -- you can always make time for love!

Ah... I'm not sure if that would ever be a good idea... [Because what do around women.] I'm probably entirely unsuitable for any woman.

Whaaat? Don't be ridiculous! You're attractive enough, and you're well-mannered. [WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED]

Y-You think I'm...! [You have just made Giotto lose his cool and fluster him. Good job, Ino. DO YOU SEE THE FAMILY RESEMBLANCE NOW.

...He recovers faster, though.]

And what does being well-mannered or attractive have to do with whether or not I should have a lover?

[HEHEH B)]

Well, you said you were unsuitable! But it's not like you have admirers for no reason.

What makes you think you're unsuitable?

Edited 2012-12-03 03:29 (UTC)

I'm just, well... [Because he's a mafia boss and he is totally unsuitable for any woman because it's dangerous and that's probably why they all come after him, but he can't say that because... MAFIA. So what to say, what to say...]

I...I just am. [Which is an excellent come back, Giotto, excellent.] And I'm perfectly fine with being unsuitable, thank you!

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