maskormenace | 02 | video (backdated to the 27th)

[the video opens to the sound of the Thanksgiving dog show in the background and Jonathan settled contentedly on the couch, clad inexplicably in a turtleneck featuring the four Pac-Man ghosts. he smiles cheerfully.]

This isn't my holiday, but I hope that everyone who celebrates has been having a good time. I'm not entirely certain what purebred dogs have to do with being thankful, but I'm certainly grateful for the opportunity to watch them.

I never realized that dogs would be among the things that had changed in the future, but I suppose it shouldn't come as a surprise. People are always looking to improve their breed however they can.

Perhaps it's a bit childish, but owning a dog again is one of the things I'm looking forward to most when I finally feel able to leave the government housing. It's been a while since I've had a pet.

[he scratches his cheek, the smile becoming a tad nostalgic for a moment of two. the television announces the start of judging for the hound group and he shakes himself out of it easily with a roll of the shoulders.]

Ah, but I hadn't meant to simply chatter away about inanities! I've been thinking about this for a bit, and I wanted to ask someone who was more experienced in the matter - how does finishing one's education work here?

There's no way I could prove my qualifications, after all, but I'd like to finally graduate if at all possible. It's the principle of the thing.

[finally completing his degree feels kind of like a symbolic closing of the worst chapter of his life, even if in Heropa that wasn't technically true. and it would give him a little more confidence in perhaps looking for a job actually related to his field of interest.]

Thank you for your time.

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[Sorry but all of that goes over his head. Not only does he know shit about dogs but- what is Germany now? Maybe he really should study up on this world, ugh. He will look up the breed though to get a better idea of it. He wants to see why a man like this would enjoy the company of a beast like that. Tells him more about the man.]

And capable of a lot more. I think people tend to forget how they're still beasts when they've been domesticated, hm?

[The more you know. I feel fulfilled.]

Could.

[Wow. If Giorno were a little more sadistic this could totally be a new hobby. But he isn't, so he just kind of tips his head.]

Ah, all right. I apologize for any discomfort!

It's a pleasure all the same, Miss Jessica. I'm Jonathan Joestar, although you can call me Jojo if you prefer.

[he doesn't seem to be particularly perturbed by the barrage of pessimism from her - if anything, his smile grows a little more fond. oh, he already knows that the world can be immeasurably dark. but he also knows it can be just as bright.]

I've had some advice from people on attending university already; there's a great deal I'll have to prepare, but it's an exciting prospect.

Domestication is no excuse for being careless around an animal, but I don't think it's really something that needs to be constantly remembered. Animals will often treat people with far more compassion than they've been shown by them.

[he knows from personal experience.]

[hey, as long as nobody's calling him cute...]

There's nothing to apologize for! It's just been a long day.

[he finally pulls his face up again, flashing a genuine if somewhat wobbly smile. easiest way to pull Jonathan out of his funk is to make it seem like you think it's your fault.]

That's my point exactly. People shouldn't forget what they're still capable of, hm? And everyone has a hard time controlling themselves at times, dogs are the same.

[On the money with this. Jojo's are dogs.]

Maybe they know when there's something worthwhile in them- despite the torment those people bring? Or they're dumb. [A laugh.] But aren't we all?

[Useful trick. Giorno takes note.]

Long but interesting. At least you've gotten to see the dog show.

Ah, yes, I'm very grateful for that. I'm not entirely certainly what connection it has to this holiday, but it's nice to see all of the different breeds.

[are they gonna do athletic competitions afterwards he hopes so]

I like to think that they believe in people's inherent goodness. Perhaps that does make them appear a bit dim, but it's admirable that they can continue to hold onto that no matter what befalls them.

[he shrugs, laughter shaking his shoulders gently]

But a great deal of that is merely projection. It's easy to do when something is close to your heart.

[ She… is not the type of person that gets called Miss Jessica. ]

Probably easier the second time around, right.

Eager and strong willed are not bad traits by any means.

[Said as coyly as always. Jonathan is so- heartfelt. If he had much of a conscious he might feel bad wanting more of him. But then- he really isn't his to play with, he as some feud, right? Still- it's hard to pull himself away...]

What makes leaving the government housing difficult for you?

[get used to it, that shit ain't going anywhere]

I'm certainly hoping so! There were a few classes that I'm not sure I could pass a second time without a great deal of luck.

What are you studying?

There's a great deal about this time period that I still have to learn. Until I do I'm not certain that it would be wisest to strike out on my own.

[he smiles sheepishly, dancing around that weird tone he senses in Hisoka every now and then.]

There's no telling what appliance I might set aflame without supervision, after all.

Archaeology. My primary interest has always been Mesoamerican cultures, but my old university made sure we were functionally knowledgeable about all the classic civilizations.

I guess that is old fashioned.

Um.

Half the ways the holiday is celebrated have no apparent connection to it.

What does the giving of thanks have to do with low prices on electronics, really?

Speaking of which, do you need a new suit?

[he laughs]

I don't think the study of the past has ever been considered cutting edge by most people. But is it still really that uncommon of an interest?

[electronic sales? new suits?? how does any of this relate to Thanksgiving? Jonathan is mystified. ~*Americans*~]

I...suppose I'm alright in regards to that right now. I purchased the one I wore to the charity event rather recently. Why so you ask?

[Honestly, who even knows. Someone ask Jolyne.]

I work at a Men's Suits shop and we're having a sale on bespoke suits over the next few days.

[...]

For Thanksgiving.

[?????]

Well, I suppose...being well-dressed is something to be thankful for?

[?????????]

...we should ask Jolyne.

Hey, I dig up dirt all the time.

[ That was bad. Bad joke. Bad. ]

[hey, Jonathan seems to think it's funny]

In that case you ought to contact a museum. I've heard they can pinpoint exact dates from that these days.

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