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[halflived]

So we've all seen the decorations by now, some of you maybe even enjoyed them. But what does any of it mean to you, the celebrations these decorations all symbolize? I knew a few have mentioned holidays, but they weren't this extravagant and they've lasted some time by now.

But if that question doesn't call your attention in any way, how many have a sibling waiting for you back home? More credit if it's someone you don't even get to see that often.

Comments

[Video]

[5thchild]

It doesn't mean anything to me personally, but I understand why it means something to others. The passage of time, the hopes in Lilim's hearts, happiness for it.

Do you have a sibling waiting for you?

[Video]

[halflived]

Lilims? Don't think I've heard of that before, but it does mean similar things where I'm from. And you could say I do, I wouldn't deny it.

[Video]

[5thchild]

Lilim are those capable of developed civilization and scientific knowledge. Humans, for example.

[Video]

[dragonspeak]

Back home, we celebrate something called "Yule". Usually around the winter solstice. I've heard others mention other special occasions, though.

You don't celebrate anything back in your world?

[Video]

[halflived]

So there's more civilizations that would be considered 'Lilim,' and a lot of them have these celebrations? Or is this a Human-only thing?

[Video]

[5thchild]

Wolves form packs. Bees form hives. It's all a form of civilization, isn't it? Even if not as developed.

[Video]

[halflived]

"Yule"? I don't think I've heard that specific term before, but solstice celebrations are popular. It honestly depended on region in my world, but I haven't done anything personally myself.

[Video]

[halflived]

That's a pretty broad term for civilization compared to what I've heard.

[Video]

[5thchild]

Perhaps. perhaps they are still far too young to fit the term of civilization that you know.

[Video]

[halflived]

You're suggesting they'll become a group that fits with a more traditional definition of civilization someday?

[Video]

[5thchild]

I don't know the future. I only know that there are very few earth organisms that remained always the same through the ages.

[Video]

[halflived]

That's true, do you think someday they will also have their own celebrations like these ones?

[Video]

[5thchild]

It's a nice thought, I think.

[Video]

[halflived]

A nice thought, but those only go so far.

Anyway, why doesn't any of this mean anything to you personally?

[Video]

[5thchild]

I never celebrated a holiday. Or anything, really.

[Video]

[halflived]

Any particular reason why?

[Video]

[dragonspeak]

[Merlin nods. He's not too surprised.]

Seems like there's quite a few of them, most of them centered around the solstice.

Even if you don't celebrate anything at home, that doesn't mean you shouldn't enjoy yourself here.

[Video]

[5thchild]

The scientists didn't find it important for me to do so.

[Video]

[halflived]

... Excuse me if I'm intruding too much, but scientists?

[He's mot liking the sound of that too much, and is hoping the usual implications behind that title in his world weren't the same for this guy.]

[Video]

[halflived]

Yes, my mother used to go on about how symbolic it is of rebirth and life being around the corner or something. [It brings forth a bit of a chuckle thinking about it, even if there was some hints of nervousness.]

I guess there isn't any reason not to enjoy myself, is there? Would you have any suggestions for it, sir?

[Video]

[5thchild]

[ he nods ] I was raised in a laboratory.

I'm an experiment. No, rather, I'm a consequence of an experiment.

[Video]

[halflived]

That... doesn't sound right. At all.

[Video]

[5thchild]

It's the way it is.

[Video]

[halflived]

You sound like you're awfully accepting of it, if you ask me.

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[5thchild]

Because I do accept it.