5th Detonator [Video]

[nameofexorcist]

[The feed shows Kresnik staring at a mistletoe with a somewhat confused expression. He's in the hallway of the Horton Lane apartment complex and just left his room when he noticed the green plants hanging everywhere.]

...What are these green plants? There's quite a lot of them.

Comments

[dividend.livejournal.com]

Mistletoe. It's an old Christmas tradition.

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

Another Christmas tradition? How does this one work?

[dividend.livejournal.com]

You're supposed to kiss someone if you end up underneath it with them... but the scientists have their own sinister twist to it.

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

....sounds like these scientists are a bit childish then.

[dividend.livejournal.com]

They are. It shocks you if you don't kiss someone.

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

....It's rather frustrating to think that these are the type of people manipulating our lives.

[dividend.livejournal.com]

You bet. It makes you wonder what's gonna pop up next, too.

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

...We must remain cautious.

[dividend.livejournal.com]

Definitely.

[lovelyscientist.livejournal.com]

Commander you're asking for trouble. Please don't stand beneath the mistletoe.

[And yet despite the warning she is highly amused. Though she sincerely hopes if anyone passes by and kisses him he doesn't punch them out or something.]

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

[Sounds a bit confused] Is there something dangerous about it?

[lovelyscientist.livejournal.com]

In general if you end up beneath mistletoe with someone else the rule is that you kiss. it's not mandatory usually though. But I'm hearing something about people being shocked who refuse to participate.

Unless you're looking for a kiss?

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

.......

....what kind of tradition is this?

And no, I'm not looking for a kiss.

[lovelyscientist.livejournal.com]

A very silly one. I wouldn't take it too seriously. It's just a kiss. Though still you might wish to do your best not to be caught under any with anyone.

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

Yes, I will keep that in mind. [He steps away from the mistletoe now]

[lovelyscientist.livejournal.com]

[She can't help, but laugh, sorry.] I don't think it's that bad. You don't have anything like this at home?

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

No, Filgaia doesn't have traditions like these.

[Voice]

[sing-nonomori.livejournal.com]

They are mis-to. For person to give kiss for Discedomas, naka.

[Voice]

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

So I have heard.

...What do you think about this tradition?

[voice]

[pagesniffer.livejournal.com]

I would not recommend trying to eat it.

Otherwise, it is easy enough to ignore in the absence of others.

[voice]

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

...It figures that the scientists wouldn't put up plants that are editable.

Yes, it doesn't seem too threatening if no one else is around.

[voice]

[pagesniffer.livejournal.com]

Despite being traditional for the holiday, it is quite poisonous.

Unfortunately, it seems to have made the rounds anywhere people congregate. I am not certain of the uninhabited buildings.

[voice]

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

Hm, seems rather ironic.

The scientists, who I'm assuming did this, seem rather determined to make people kiss with one other.

[voice]

[pagesniffer.livejournal.com]

I suppose it does; traditions often are.

I'll wager it is both that and the shocks. Both cause equal chaos, or at least reactions of equal volume.

[voice]

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

...Something that is supposed to bring "joy" is just a plant with the potential to poison people.

It appears so.

[voice]

[pagesniffer.livejournal.com]

Alternatively, 'love is as poison', 'joy may come from unexpected places'; if you wish to venture into the realm of symbolism, a great deal is possible.

[voice]

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

...If one believes in those words.

[voice]

[pagesniffer.livejournal.com]

Symbolism is rarely about belief.

[voice]

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

I suppose that's true.