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.

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[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?

[goldenlegacy]

[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.

[?????]

[fistofthejoestar]

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

[?????????]

[goldenlegacy]

...we should ask Jolyne.

[fistofthejoestar]

Do you think she'd know?

[goldenlegacy]

She's American, isn't she?

She has a better chance of it than we do.

Although, to be honest, my guess is "crass commercialism."

[fistofthejoestar]

I suppose that it couldn't hurt to ask. [his mouth twists into a bemused frown at the mention of commercialism]

It still seems like an awfully large stretch to link this to sales, but perhaps I'm simply being naive again.

[goldenlegacy]

[yeah kinda is. Giorno blinks a little.]

The... electronics and suits or the dog show?

The dog show is probably innocent.

[At least of sales pitches. But he's sure there are a billion sponsored ads hanging off the walls or such like that. Really, what can you do.]

[fistofthejoestar]

The former. I can't say I'd mind very much if the dog show was, as hypocritical as that may be.

[he likes watching beautifully taken care of puppies, what can he say. it's the kid in him.]

[goldenlegacy]

I wouldn't call it hypocritical.

But I do think you're being naive. Why else would a company lower its selling price, if not to increase sales?

[PS JoJo you're a big kid.]

[fistofthejoestar]

There's nothing wrong with a store attempting to boost business. I just think that they shouldn't attempt to capitalize on holidays their products have no relation to.

[a big naive kid and not likely to change anytime soon. how did anyone expect this guy to manage to household?]

[goldenlegacy]

[Srsly. Giorno blinks a little.]

...ah. You truly are a person of good character.

I'm not certain how well that's going to work for you in this world of the future.

But in any case, it's certainly admirable.

[fistofthejoestar]

I think it should work as well as it would have at home. Many things have changed, but I like to believe that people are still the same.

[goldenlegacy]

It's said that humans never really change, yes.

In all their beauty and horror and everything in between.

[fistofthejoestar]

We simply have the privilege of learning more about ourselves as time goes on.