Xaviers!

Posted: **Mon Dec 18, 2017 7:27 pm**

Before leaving with Colette, Basil had to decide what to do with all his other presents. Leaving them out publicly seemed like a poor idea... Until he noticed several people seemed to be talking to themselves, even ones who didn't have plant or psychic powers.

"Sooooo...." He said, sidling up to said tree with an invisible body and visible clothes. "Hello."

Posted: **Mon Dec 18, 2017 8:48 pm**

The patterns on the wood grain began to swirl and reform.

Code: Select all: Is it that obvious?

Posted: **Mon Dec 18, 2017 9:02 pm**

The shoulder on his sweater vest pulled back a bit, implying a defensive posture, but he relaxed again when he realized everything was fine.

"No, not really.

But enough people start talking at something that doesn't normally talk back and eventually others are going to catch on." He explained.

"Are you a student?"

Posted: **Mon Dec 18, 2017 9:37 pm**

Code: Select all: More or less. Close enough for government work, I suppose.

Posted: **Mon Dec 18, 2017 9:46 pm**

Basil shifted awkwardly, then started into a round of 'British talk too much'.

"So I was wondering, since it seems like you're watching after these things, can I leave my things with you?

I don't want to make you responsible but... Kind of seems like you decided to make yourself responsible. However, I thought I should ask before just leaving them here since I don't really know you and it's kind of an imposition.

I could bring you something from the city to make up for it."

Posted: **Mon Dec 18, 2017 10:27 pm**

Code: Select all: I mean, it's a communal space. A lot of people are leaving things here, and I've got no problem watching over them. That's the spirit of the season, after all! No need to do anything in return; it's just a Christmas tree, after all.

Posted: **Mon Dec 18, 2017 10:57 pm**

"I suppose." He replied, sounding a bit confused. "I shall return."

and Basil did after some time, with a giant pile of junk in his arms. Two large totes labeled Chase, A big box with Jezabelle's name on it, a couple of medium sized ones with Trev and Shane's names on them. There were also several envelopes labeled Shari, Sam, and Diego. None of them said who they were from, only who they were to.

Basil took a deep breath because he didn't work out and lifting things was strenuous.

"Thanks again mate... You sure there isn't anything I can do for you?"

Posted: **Mon Dec 18, 2017 11:49 pm**

Code: Select all: Actually, if you could go get some fresh water, that'd be peachy-keen. Otherwise, I'm just fine.

Posted: **Mon Dec 18, 2017 11:55 pm**

"Oh. Yea, sure." Basil replied, then disappeared into the communal kitchen to get a pitcher and fill it up with water.

When he returned, he stood awkwardly.

"Do you have like... a pot under there or something?"

Posted: **Wed Dec 20, 2017 7:31 am**

Code: Select all: Well, yeah. Trees usually fall down if they're not in a stand; it's not like I've got roots going through the floor here or anything. That's property damage.

Posted: **Wed Dec 20, 2017 1:02 pm**

Basil shrugged.

"Guess it makes sense that it would be like cut flowers, the topic is just one of those things that's never come up before now for me."

He got onto the ground prone and started shifting presents around so he could find the end goal.

Posted: **Wed Dec 20, 2017 6:53 pm**

Code: Select all: What, you've never had a Christmas tree?

Posted: **Wed Dec 20, 2017 9:03 pm**

"Oh here we are." Basil said mostly to himself when he found what he was looking for. As he poured the water into the basin carefully, he read Will's question.

"Nope! I'm Jewish."

Posted: **Wed Dec 20, 2017 11:23 pm**

Code: Select all: What, you've never had...a...Hanukkah...tree?

Posted: **Wed Dec 20, 2017 11:28 pm**

Basil paused for a long moment as he climbed up from out under the tree and rearranged the things he'd moved.

"... You mean the thing Yanks made up to make themselves feel better about not having a Christmas tree?" He laughed. " Stuff like that is why bubbe moved here. She'd never tolerate it in her house. "

Posted: **Wed Dec 20, 2017 11:56 pm**

Code: Select all: Very orthodox, are they?

Posted: **Thu Dec 21, 2017 1:35 am**

"Yes." Basil sighed.

"To the point she seems to have allowed my gentile lady friend to Hannakuh only to inform her she can't be a part of the family."

Posted: **Sat Dec 23, 2017 9:20 pm**

Code: Select all: Gah! That's rather horrible of her. Family can be a real pain in the tuckus.

Posted: **Sat Dec 23, 2017 9:25 pm**

"I think she means well..." Basil stated, though his tone was apologetic. "I suppose it must be hard losing your grandson twice, even if one of those is more literal."

Posted: **Sat Dec 23, 2017 9:43 pm**

Code: Select all: Mmm. While that's true, she's not losing you to anyone. That's not how people work, as hard as it is to accept sometimes.

Posted: **Sat Dec 23, 2017 9:58 pm**

Basil was quiet for a moment, his dress shirts arm making an unusual, rhythmic motion near his collar. After a moment he says -
" I think I understand what you mean, though I don't think she sees it that way.

And if I am honest with myself, I am uncertain I want to address the topic until I am certain the time is right... if that makes sense?"

Posted: **Sat Dec 23, 2017 10:04 pm**

Code: Select all: With whom? With your Bubbe? With your girlfriend? Or with yourself?

Posted: **Sun Dec 24, 2017 12:11 am**

"Bubbe.

I have already decided with myself that if who I end up with is gentile, then so be it. My children will just have to be godless I suppose. "

Posted: **Sun Dec 24, 2017 2:54 am**

Code: Select all: You'd be surprised at the different ways to find His presence. I used to think there was one way, too, but that was ever so long ago.

Posted: **Sun Dec 24, 2017 4:13 am**

"That's the problem I think." Basil replied, before thinking. "I haven't felt the presence of the divine in some time."

Posted: **Sun Dec 24, 2017 5:54 am**

Code: Select all: Well, maybe you need to seek something out. 'Tis the season after all - but on your own terms, not hers.

Posted: **Sun Dec 24, 2017 9:24 am**

"How?" He asked, curious to see if the tree had a suggestion.

Posted: **Sun Dec 24, 2017 5:41 pm**

Code: Select all: Not being Jewish myself -- you see the decorations? -- makes any of the SPECIFICS I could offer perhaps not as useful as possibly could be. For me, it was going out and interacting with my old faith and new faith in ways that were unfamiliar -- ways that didn't have ties to my family or past. It helped me clear my head on what I was taught and what I -BELIEVE-

Posted: **Mon Dec 25, 2017 2:14 am**

Basil's collar shifting signaled another nod.

"Thank you. I will try to think about that.

I suppose I should stop pestering you and go pack my things."

Posted: **Mon Dec 25, 2017 4:07 am**

Code: Select all: I'm not exactly busy -- but if you've got somewhere to be, don't worry if you have to leaf me alone.

Posted: **Mon Dec 25, 2017 4:17 am**

Basil made a sound that was clearly a forced back laugh.

"Not in an immediate sense." He replied, then decided since they were being so conversational- "My lady friend didn't want me to take her home for Christmas, so I'm taking her into the city."

Posted: **Mon Dec 25, 2017 4:18 am**

Code: Select all: Fun fun! Any special plans, or just sight-seeing?

Posted: **Mon Dec 25, 2017 4:32 am**

"Probably not any official sight seeing, but if she has somewhere she wants to see we'll certainly go.

Mostly, we'll be doing the things normal Londoners do for Christmas. Christmas markets, pantomimes... I'm honestly kind of making it up as I go along based off last year, but Google helps."

Posted: **Mon Dec 25, 2017 5:20 am**

Code: Select all: Tip from a local: Maldon's High Street often does a vintage Christmas faire -- everyone dresses up in old vintage clothing, and Santa's there, and there's a prize for the best-dressed couple. I'm sure you could squeeze your girl into something stylish.

Posted: **Mon Dec 25, 2017 5:28 am**

"Interesting.

My girlfriend can squeeze into anything. Including small gaps and tight spaces." He joked.

Posted: **Mon Dec 25, 2017 6:07 am**

Code: Select all: My kind of girl, then. Show her a good time -- and that some things are thicker than blood.

he said, missing the innuendo.

Posted: **Mon Dec 25, 2017 3:06 pm**

"Will do." He replied.

"What's your name? I should probably know how to identify you, when you are something else."

Posted: **Mon Dec 25, 2017 5:03 pm**

Code: Select all: Will. You'll see me around; I'm rather hard to miss.

Posted: **Mon Dec 25, 2017 5:52 pm**

"I'm Basil... assuming you don't already know me from the library.

It's nice to meet you Will."

Posted: **Mon Dec 25, 2017 6:06 pm**

Code: Select all: The pleasure is all mine, I'm sure. Happy holidays

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