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massochism: (♪Don't even try to hold it back)

[personal profile] massochism 2025-01-10 11:26 am (UTC)(link)
[Olivine would probably just say that it evens out with the gifts Tseng has already given him in the past. but at his agreement, and as he settles down to sit near the other, he nods.]

Not at all. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have to the best of my ability, too. In Klein, the church has rather strong ties to the royal families of the Light Territory, but their influence varies wildly outside of there and the Water Territory.

Ah, although—would you like to know all of the holidays, or just the ones with a gift giving component?
massochism: (olivine180)

[personal profile] massochism 2025-01-13 06:58 am (UTC)(link)
[his giggle doesn't really make the answer any more obvious in itself, but he shakes his head lightly.]

Not all that many, as far as ones celebrated by the church and its direct allies—perhaps five or six regularly celebrated by the people as a whole. I'm sure there are many, many more if you include the other territories, but of those, most of them I've only read about anyway. I just wasn't sure if you would be interested in the rest.

[given the relative why of what he wants to know right now.]
massochism: (♪Gettin' ready to shoot)

[personal profile] massochism 2025-01-15 11:46 am (UTC)(link)
Well, I'm flattered to hear that much. [he's always appreciated how frank Tseng is. curt but not uncaring.] Of course.

[lacing his fingers together lightly, he considers what order to actually tell them in. chronological enough, he supposes.]

Then, to start with the current one, Kleinmas is a holiday that developed out of a handful of facts in the Water Territory. Namely, it happens around the time that the Holy Ark was said to be sent down with God's children, and it coincides with the time when rivers freeze. So, we began using the time spent repairing boats as a way to share our harvests and thanks among each other. It also coincides with our wintertime ceremonies, but that's more of a celebration than anything else.

Soon after, there's the celebration of the new year, which is mostly celebrated as a sort of festival, with a fireworks showing during the night.

[he pauses here then, both to give him time to digest and to ask any questions he may have right now.]
massochism: (♪It's like a trigger)

[personal profile] massochism 2025-01-18 10:47 am (UTC)(link)
[truthfully, Olivine is largely oblivious to the way Tseng observes, at least beyond that he is indeed paying attention. he does smile whenever their gazes meet while he speaks, nodding agreement with Tseng's observation.]

Mm, Eiden mentioned as much when I first explained Kleinmas to him. They evidently have a similar holiday around the same time where he came from. [a soft laugh escapes him then, hand resting on his chest.] Many of our holidays are indeed around the turns of the seasons, though not all of them. Over the last few years, for example, we've begun celebrating "White Day," thanks to Eiden. He said in his world it's related to another holiday where people exchange chocolates—something similar to that happened here in the second month or so—where those gifted share chocolates in turn, a month or so later.

Beyond that, we have a few celebrations for the turning of seasons, and the Idol Fest in the summer. Though, I've only participated in that once, hehe.
massochism: (olivine179)

[personal profile] massochism 2025-01-20 05:22 am (UTC)(link)
Hehe. I think it was more Aster's business mind than Eiden's actual influence... ah, Aster is a vampire, and one of the other clan members like myself.

[has... has he talked about being a clan member? oh well. he can answer if Tseng asks now.]

Idol Fest is a music festival. Originally, only occupants of the Light Territory were allowed to participate, but now, anyone can form a group to perform for the people.
massochism: (♪Give me some more)

[personal profile] massochism 2025-01-21 01:32 am (UTC)(link)
Yes—although it had some to do with helping our friend, I have to admit. The prize money would help his grandparents and their little village.

[it's clearly a very fond memory for him, and he dips his head a little at Tseng's imagining.]

Really? Ah, that reminds me, actually—I have the outfit that Eiden made for me, if you'd like to see it. It was delivered here on my birthday, along with my formal priest's robes.
massochism: (♪Don't even try to hold it back)

[personal profile] massochism 2025-01-21 04:21 am (UTC)(link)
It's no trouble at all. It's easy to switch between them, especially since I'll be showing off the lingerie in the first place... and I'm happy to show you anything you like, you know.

[therefore, it's not inconvenient at all. in fact, one might think he wants to show off for Tseng.

But it isn't long before their tea and snacks are finished, and as he sets his empty cup down, Olivine reaches forward for the gift still resting on the table. Fingers trace over the surface of it briefly before the priest places it before his guest.]


Then, if you're ready, I'd love for you to open your other gift.
Edited 2025-01-28 02:26 (UTC)
massochism: (olivine115)

[personal profile] massochism 2025-01-29 11:13 am (UTC)(link)
You're welcome. To be honest... this is less of a seasonal gift, since we spoke of it some time ago. But I finally finished it recently, so...

["it" is an simple, black claw clip. its body is adorned with a silvery snake, twining across both sides and curling at the top as if nesting in place. a few long strands of clear fiber hang from the bottom, beaded intermittently to create an understated shimmer where they dangle.]

I thought a claw style would be best, since you said you weren't used to using them, and these have some of the most versatile options.
massochism: (olivine142)

[personal profile] massochism 2025-02-03 11:29 pm (UTC)(link)
You're welcome. I'm glad you like it.

[seeing that smile, rare and genuine, nearly brings a shimmer to his eyes. Olivine loves the restrained smiles Tseng gives too, but this... well, it looks good on him, after all. His own, in turn, is brimming with contentment and happiness, a soft, almost embarrassed laugh on his lips at the question.]

To be honest, I wasn't thinking about your tattoo at all. [leaning forward a little, he inclines his head thoughtfully.] You do remind me of snakes. Though they're often feared, they're regal creatures—methodical, tenacious, and often protective. I think they're beautiful.

[after another moment, he reaches to brush fingers over Tseng's fingers, gently.]

Would you like me to help you put it on now? That way you have an idea of ways to use it.
Edited (don't do tags when your brain is 90% fog, ugh) 2025-02-04 01:10 (UTC)
massochism: (olivine110)

[personal profile] massochism 2025-02-04 05:25 am (UTC)(link)
[he doesn't know the depths of it, but their conversations have given him an idea of just how much Tseng values control and safety. it doesn't feel as bombastic a reaction as it could, sure, but he's glad to be trusted so.]

That would be perfect.

[setting the clip down beside him for the moment as he takes his hair down, he pauses as the Turk reveals that reality. that only makes it a more momentous thing, wildly world-shaking.]

I'll treat it with the utmost respect. Were we home, I would ask my little sister for her candid opinion to ease your mind.

[he doesn't need to ease the other's mind and he knows it. but he does know how to handle hair, quite delicately in fact. once Tseng has freed it, long fingers reach to thread through the locks, feeling over the strands to decide how to treat it.]

Do you prefer it to be half-down? We can easily do that or all up, in quite a few configurations. I think you would also look good with it braided across here, [he offers, drawing one finger from his ear and around to the center,] and otherwise left loose. Though, that one is much easier with extra hands compared to many others.
massochism: (olivine142)

[personal profile] massochism 2025-02-04 08:41 am (UTC)(link)
[a hand rests on his knee, earning Tseng another soft smile.] Well, she certainly keeps her hair longer than I usually do. It's rare that I got a chance to style it for her, but she seemed to like it when I did.

[the response on the subject of actual styling pulls a soft laugh from him, and he separates the hair at... well, about the same area it had been before. the bottom is swept over Tseng's shoulder and out of the way first.]

I think there are many ways that suit it. But since we're here, let me spoil you a little. [his words are playful, moments before halving the upper portion of Tseng's hair to plait against his crown.] It takes a little longer to do it this way, but I think it's wonderful for this. As if the snake were cradling the hair, ideally.

[which is to say, when he reaches the center of Tseng's hair, his hands shift to hold that half steady and do the same to the other, meeting in the middle where he can marry the two together. a singular loop through the part to keep it all steady, held while he gathers the taller man's unbound hair to draw back behind him. then he reaches for the clip to position it over that loop, closing snugly and gathering the unbraided part to let those suspended beads shimmer amid it.]
massochism: (♪Just for fun)

[personal profile] massochism 2025-02-08 01:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[that smile, Olivine thinks, is worth any struggle. it makes him respond in turn, soft and warm. not that that's unusual for him, but well, it still makes him happy anyway.]

Mm, we can use the full-length one in my room. I have a hand-mirror as well, so you can see it. And I'm glad you enjoyed it. I think I'm a bit biased in thinking it looks good—

[oh. that little kiss is returned easily, Olivine leaning up a little and laughing softly as they break away. a hand reaches, once again, for Tseng's.]

Shall we head to the bedroom? You can see your hair while I get the outfits to show off.

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