02 | video (backdated to the 27th)

[fistofthejoestar]

[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.

Comments

[fistofthejoestar]

That's very true. Still, many times it's of a less demanding nature than people.

[goldenlegacy]

People can vary a great deal - even within their relationships with specific others. But it's true that animals are both more consistent and less demanding.

...at least in theory. Like I said, the cat is my first pet.

[But, of course, he has a lot of experience with animals in general.]

[fistofthejoestar]

I have a feeling that you'll catch on fairly quickly. You seem like the sort of person animals gravitate to.

[and no, he doesn't mean like cats homing in on the person who's allergic in the room.]

[goldenlegacy]

I do have a history of animals following me around.

[Mostly because he made them out of random inanimate objects, but.]

[fistofthejoestar]

[Jonathan suddenly imagines Giorno grocery shopping with a neat line of cats trailing behind him and has to quickly suppress a smile and laugh.]

That must be quite interesting if you aren't expecting it.

[goldenlegacy]

I've come to expect it, actually.

By the way... I did see you walking around the Swear-in Ceremony.

[You're hard to miss.]

Did you enjoy yourself?

[fistofthejoestar]

[it might be a little difficult to see through the communicator, but his face reddens]

...it was nice to spend a little time out of the house for a good cause. I'm glad I could help.

[goldenlegacy]

[...]

Are you blushing?

[fistofthejoestar]

Um! [he puts a hand to his cheek and then flushes darker upon realizing that, yes, he most certainly is]

I-it's nothing.

[goldenlegacy]

What are you getting worked up about? It was only a party.

[fistofthejoestar]

Really, it's nothing! Someone had signed me up for the blind dating event, that's all, and it was...ah...

[her jumpsuit was unzipped down the front. down. the. front.]

[goldenlegacy]

...ah? It wasn't necessarily a romantic date, I'm sure. Or rather, it didn't have to be.

[fistofthejoestar]

No, no, it wasn't! She understood, it's just - I'm engaged!

[IT'S REALLY EMBARRASSING HE IS A GENTLEMAN OK

Jonathan groans lightly and rests his face in his hands. god dammit Joseph.]

[goldenlegacy]

Yes well, I'm married as well. To my work. And yet, there I was.

[funtimes. goddammit Joseph.]

[fistofthejoestar]

[Giorno no you don't understand you don't have to look your business in the eye]

At least it was for a good cause...

[goldenlegacy]

Well, I don't know anything about women, so I suppose I shouldn't say much.

[...]

Or men, for that matter.

[hey he doesnt know who you're engaged to, jojo.]

[fistofthejoestar]

[poor unknowing Giorno has instead just conjured up that time he was mistake as one half of a gay couple. Jonathan's ears (which are the only thing really visible) are burning an impressive shade of crimson]

In this case there really isn't all that much to know, anyway.

[goldenlegacy]

You're looking a little red-faced. Are you sure you're all right?

[fistofthejoestar]

[AGGRESSIVELY BURIES FACE EVEN FURTHER INTO HANDS]

I'm fine! I'm fine, really, please don't worry.

[goldenlegacy]

[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!

[fistofthejoestar]

[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.]

[goldenlegacy]

[Useful trick. Giorno takes note.]

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

[fistofthejoestar]

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]

[goldenlegacy]

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?

[fistofthejoestar]

[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?