17th Run // St. Paddy's Day!

[rambling_runner]

Top of the afternoon to ya, lads and lasses!

[ It's Ash! He's putting on a thick Irish accent and he's in the middle of Mt. Mortar it seems, kicking back by a spring with his Pokemon. Crash the Rhyhorn is serving as his back rest and is enjoying a snooze, while Inigo Montoya the Sneasel is curled beside him, tapping at his guitar with interest. Ash has his guitar in his lap (the case is by his feet, so he's not daft enough to just lug a guitar around...or rather, he is but at least he's brought some protection for it. He talks normally onwards, so you have to put up with his regular English (only slightly Irish touched) accent. ]

Man, I nearly lost track of the days but it's St. Patrick's Day! Again! It's kinda crazy to think it's my second one here. Still get a little homesick though, ya know? I know it doesn't mean anything to most of the folks here, so let me explain it like this. Back home it's a holiday about a place called Ireland and it's culture, and that's where my family came from. So for us it's a family holiday where we get together and hang out together. Maybe sing some songs, tell old stories, eat traditional food, all that kind of thing. Since I can't be home and I'm ya know, in the middle of a mountain with some of my mons, I figured I'd just share a little ditty with all of ya.

[ He began to tap his foot on the ground, rousing his Rhyhorn. As he sang and played on his guitar, Crash began to stomp his feet to the beat, clearly getting into it and whinnying along with Ash's vocals. Inigo listened and got into it too, clapping his paws along to the song. ]

Dúlamán na binne buí, dúlamán Gaelach
Dúlamán na farraige, 's é b'fhearr a bhí in Éirinn...~

[ Once he finished his song, he pet Crash with a grin and winked to the camera. ]

So you all have a great day, yeah? Slán!

Comments

[borschtkot]

I don't know what world you're from but you're forgetting something super important. All of you only talk about this Saint Drunk-O McDrinky but there's a totally better saint!!

[ He lifts up his cats, gathered lovingly into his arms to hold them in front of the 'gear camera. Potya did not look amused, while Pod didn't seem to understand what was happening. ]

SAINT GERTRUDE!! Patron saint of cats!! You know, today is her day too but no, you all just want to drink! Sure, fine, UNTIL MICE EAT ALL YOUR HOPS! That'll learn you!

[rambling_runner]

[ Ash's demeanour instantly cooled. ]

I'm guessing you're deaf? Cos I said St. Patrick's Day was about my family and my culture. Not about getting fucking drunk.

[borschtkot]

Yeah, well, most everyone I know see it as a drunk holiday so my bad. Joke was based on that, obviously. Shit humor generally helps me forget I'm not with my family either, but whatever.

[ Someone who knew something from his own world was rare. Oh well. There wasn't time travel here so nothing to be done now. ]

[rambling_runner]

Most everyone I know what call what you just did a dick move. So I hope you feel better about not being with your family by taking the piss outta mine.

[ Inigo Montoya narrowed his eyes at the camera, growling. Who dares shame his Trainer's family's name?? ]

[borschtkot]

Uh, did say my bad. Know how people have different senses of humor and trying to share it doesn't always work out? Yeah. That happened. So sorry? Take the piss out of mine if you want?

[ Potya growls back at Inigo, ears going back. You wanna growl? She'll growl back.

Yuri dumps her off his lap for the growling.]

Knock it off! Ugh, never mind. I don't feel like arguing when its not like I can do anything else to fix it so bye.

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[thenightsky]

You know, I was starting to wonder if you had forgotten what day it was!

[Because he remembered! You taught him about it last year, Ash!~

Noct grins, currently seated at a cafe it looks like, a Lotad on his head making it look like he's wearing a strange looking hat. A hat that's bopping to the music even though they had finished playing.]

The song sounded great.

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[rambling_runner]

Course not! Just, wanted to get to a good spot where I wouldn't get bombed by wild Pokemon for making some noise. I swear singing or putting the radio on attracts them, and since I'm not like, a Disney Princess, I reckon it'd work for anyone.

And thanks. It's just, an old folk song. [ But he noticed the Lotad and sat up, drawing Inigo into his lap. ] You been having a good day? And who's that? I haven't seen them before!

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[thenightsky]

Are you sure you aren't? Sometimes I wonder.

[Sorry, Ash. He can't help but tease.]

Old folk song or not, it was really nice, Ash. And yeah! Today's been pretty good! [His grin widens and he sits back carefully and lifts the 'gear so his boyfriend can get a better view of the Lotad in question.] This..is Christian, my Lotad. He's been with us since just before we made it to Violet and warped to Mahogany.

[Christian let out a happy noise, bopping about still. Hello, friend!]

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[rambling_runner]

Pfff! If I was a Disney Princess, I'd have a horde of Pokemon in my house doing all my chores! And my horde of Pokemon just break shit half the time. [ Therefore, totally not a Disney Princess! ]

And oh my god he's adorable. I want one! But wait...waaaaait a sec, you called him Christian? [ Raising an eyebrow cos. Yeah, he did rent out Moulin Rouge specifically to see what Noctis had watched before going all out to woo him. He totally didn't find it both kinda fitting and hilarious how they'd fit into the roles themselves. But he did have to deal with his Pokemon gathering round, half to take the piss and half utterly entranced by it with hearts in their eyes. ]

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[thenightsky]

Okay, fair point.

[It's said through a laugh because yeah that...in that case neither of them will ever qualify. Ever.]

Isn't he? He and Quay have been getting along great. I think he's got a thing for music. [Noct reaches up to scratch under Christian's chin, the Lotad chirping in delight. He glances at the 'gear at Ash's question, nodding slightly.] Yeah I--okay look, before you say anything, I really liked that movie even if it prompted me to act like an idiot! So yes, I named him Christian!

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[schachmeister]

Happy St. Patrick's day, Ash.

[Whatever it might be. Still, Armin will make sure to make a note of it. That way, if Ash is here for a third St. Patrick's day, Armin'll be able to wish him well without needing prompting.]

Is St. Patrick an important person where you are from?

[rambling_runner]

Aw, thanks Armin! And yeah, he kinda is! He's an ancient figure in Irish history. He introduced Catholic Christianity there and given how it's a big deal to be Irish Catholic, he's a big deal too.

There's a couple of stories I know about him; chasing all the snakes out of the country, meeting with a fabled hero from folktales, that kind of thing. That's why he got made a Saint.

[schachmeister]

He chased all the snakes out of the country?

[There is a lot to ask about, and he'll get to that, but that just catches Armin's attention first because... well, it sound so out there.]

[rambling_runner]

Yeah. I think it could have been figurative and not literal? But it's true that there's no snakes in Ireland at all and old stories say he forced them out into the sea.

[ You gotta love then fifteenth century saints and the shit they pull to be saints. ]

[schachmeister]

Was there a reason he chased out all the snakes specifically?

[Even figuratively, that seems like such a weird and random thing that Armin wonders if there is more behind it. Are snakes just a giant problem where Ash is from? Snakes aren't too common where Armin is from, and most are fairly benign and harmless. But perhaps it is a different story in his world?]

[pikapikajankenpo]

It's a nice song. I liked how lyrical your language is.

[rambling_runner]

Heh, cheers! You much of a performer yourself or just a fan of hearing new things?

[pikapikajankenpo]

I've actually never performed, but I do work in the public eye. I do love hearing new things though.

[rambling_runner]

Awesome! Are ya after some more Irish songs then? Actually, dya remember the Contest that was going on, couple of months back? I entered with my Lapras, Scuabtuinne. The song she performed was one I'd taught her from home too, but it wasn't like, written by an Irish person.

[pikapikajankenpo]

Ah, I'm actually doing research into other cultures for a manga I'm working on in my spare time. I do remember the Contest though, and that song was nice.

[forsaintcecilia]

That's a really neat tume! There's something kinda familiar about it... Maybe I've heard it before. Is it a famous song?

Oh, and what's Saint Patrick's Day? Is it an Irish holiday?

[rambling_runner]

I mean, it kinda is since it's a folksong, but I dunno how popular it is outside of Ireland. Most people don't seem to know it. It's called Dúlamán if that helps!

[ He nodded, sitting up straighter. ] Yeah! It's kind of a celebration of all things Ireland. Me and my family always tried to get together around St. Paddys, to hang out and eat traditional food and all that. Does Japan have anything like that?

[forsaintcecilia]

Hmmm... Yeah, that name doesn't ring a bell. I must've just heard it in passing somewhere. Maybe someone was studying Irish music at school.

What kinds of food do you eat? [Kazuki is always interested in nosh!] Sort of? I would say... Obon in the summer, when we honor our dead, and the New Year are the times we do really traditional stuff.

[rambling_runner]

Oh, you honour the dead in summer? We usually had that around October, with Halloween. But that was also about magic and monsters too. I remember Eastern New Year being a big thing though.

[ Oh, but food! ] Hearty stuff is like, the main thing with Irish food! So stews are massive over there. Lots of potatoes too. And like, there's quite a few dishes where you toss everything into a pot, let it cook for several hours and then dish it up. But my favourite thing is barmbrack. Oh man- [ Sorry his eyes are glazing over as he talks about it ] It's like a fruit loaf, so you get dried fruits and soak em in tea with a bit of Guinness overnight. Then you add the sugar and all the other parts to make it the loaf, put it in a tin and cook it. You serve it by cutting it into thick slices and spreading butter on top.

It's so good, but we only make it around the holidays. Like St. Paddy's day, or Halloween actually!

[forsaintcecilia]

That's what Halloween's about? In Japan, it's just an excuse to eat candy and have a party. [Geez, he almost feels bad about that! Making fun out of something serious...]

Fruit loaf? So it's bread? [Japan has only gotten into the baking scene recently compared to most countries on earth, so while they do make some good stuff, the selection is fairly limited.] But with dried fruits... [He's trying to think of how that might taste. He's had raisins before, at least!] And you soak it in tea? We definitely don't have anything like that! It sounds really interesting!