[Voice]

[badhipsvampire]

Remember to wear green today, dears, unless you want to be pinched. Despite what the people on the street might tell you, drinking is optional.

I always did like Saint Patrick's Day. Not just for my being Irish, but because everyone's enjoying themselves so much.

Comments

[scorpiospider]

What do you mean by green?

[badhipsvampire]

Anything green. Shirts, pants, shoes, jewelry, even makeup will do.

[scorpiospider]

But why green? That's just... dumb.

[badhipsvampire]

It's the color of Ireland, and the day celebrates Irish heritage.

[scorpiospider]

Uh... huh? Try saying that in terms that someone who isn't a stupid human wouldn't understand.

[raisedroyal]

I'm afraid I'm unfamiliar with Saint Patrick and whatever law dictates that everyone must wear green today. Has this been tradition for a very long time?

[badhipsvampire]

This was a holiday celebrated in Ireland starting over a thousand years ago, if I remember right. It's spread throughout many countries since then.

[raisedroyal]

I see, so the holiday has become quite widespread since it first originated in your homeland. [Not so unlike Score readings on Auldrant. Natalia leans forward curiously as if she might be able to hear the voice on the other end better this way.]

Are there any other customs that one should know about? I wouldn't want to break tradition, and it all does sound intriguing.

[badhipsvampire]

There'll be a parade in the city, although I forget when it is today... If you want to watch, you might have a good time.

[raisedroyal]

A parade? My, that does sound lovely. It's been quite a long time since there was last a parade in Baticul.

Are you planning to watch as well?

Voice

[yewbow]

Green?

Voice

[badhipsvampire]

Because Ireland's color is green, it's traditional to wear green today, or else anyone who sees you has free reign to give you a pinch.

Voice

[yewbow]

Giving a pinch?

[BRB Speechless.]

What kind of punishment is that?

Voice

[badhipsvampire]

A silly punishment. It hardly hurts.

Voice

[yewbow]

[Siiiighs.]

Then why bother calling it a punishment?

[caliberill]

Do you have any plans for today? Besides wearing green, of course.

[badhipsvampire]

I thought I would read a few of the stories about the saint himself for a quiet evening.

[caliberill]

Oh? I'd love to hear any, if you've got them.

[badhipsvampire]

I'm sure that I can find some. I'm old and my memory is going, so I need something to read from.

[caliberill]

Take your time - I'm not going anywhere. [He smiles at the phone, even if she can't see it.]

I could help you find some, if you'd like.

audio;

[chroimilis]

You are Irish?

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[badhipsvampire]

The Doherty line goes back to one of the High Kings of Ireland.

audio;

[chroimilis]

Which?

[ This would make the third Irish person she's spoken to here, so naturally she has to pry. ]

audio;

[badhipsvampire]

Let me see, which was it... [The sound of typing. She's gotten a little better at googling now.] Niall Noígíallach, I believe.

audio;

[chroimilis]

Whom is that? [ Grainne's younger according to wikipedia right now at least, but if not, then we will other reasons. ] What is his relation to Cormac mac Airt?