dated after the beach party

[sunflowersister]

The party was a lot of fun, right? I was glad to see so many people enjoying themselves after such a difficult few weeks.

If it's not too soon, and if anyone was interested, I thought maybe it would also be nice to celebrate Kupala Night? You know, kind of summer solstice? It's supposed to be a courtship celebration where you play in the water and couples do rituals that are supposed to bless their union and then go into the forest to look for fern flowers, but I'm pretty sure the only person who really cares about that is me, so I guess what I'm trying to say is that it would still be nice to celebrate it with more than just me and Poland, and parties are always fun! Bonfires and drinking and dancing sound nice, don't they? And if you let me know that you want to come, I can make you a wreath to wear! I'll make you one even if you're a boy, so no one feels left out!

Um, please?

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[just_cause]

It is highly likely that the cherubs will be present for this celebration. They are drawn to congregations of mating couples.

[sunflowersister]

Ah, that sounds a little... Well, then I hope they bring blessings too!

[just_cause]

The garlands are generally intended for unmarried women.

[sunflowersister]

You've celebrated before? That's great! Of course, I know that they are, but I don't really expect it to be a very traditional celebration here, and I don't want anyone to feel like they can't have one if they want it.

This is Cas for 'I'll come'

[just_cause]

I will pass on the wreath.

[sunflowersister]

Are you sure? I'm sure it would look very cute on you!

[knifed]

I will come.

[sunflowersister]

Oh will you? I wasn't sure if you'd be interested!

[knifed]

I do not mind your celebrations.

[sunflowersister]

I'm glad! Will you help me make wreaths? We probably won't need many but I want to be prepared.

[knifed]

Yes.

[sunflowersister]

That's great! I've got plenty of varenyky left over from the last party, so we can have snacks while we work, too. Will you please pick up some milk?

[knifed]

Good.

Fine, I will get you milk. That should not be too much of a problem to find.

Do you need anything else?

[sunflowersister]

Well, it should be at the grocery store like usual.

Nothing I can think of! If you want me to make something else though you can go ahead and bring what you like!

[knifed]

It is set, then.

[vdova]

[ She remembers, vaguely, Ivan telling her of these sorts of things from when he was a boy. She responds, a little bit shyly in fact, but she's smiling. ] I'd like a wreath very much, tyotenka.

[sunflowersister]

[ sheepishly, ] Oh that's good, because I actually already made you one.

[vdova]

[ That gets a small laugh. ] Seems you know me better than I know myself, then!

[sunflowersister]

Well it was a little bit wishful thinking, too. Of course, you should bring some friends!

[vdova]

I'll see if I can find someone to drag along.

nosy auntie

[sunflowersister]

I'm sure there's that boy, isn't there...?

sob

[vdova]

[ Is there a hint of embarrassment? ] Bucky is just a close friend.

[sunflowersister]

Of course. Well, the bonfire's not a marriage ceremony...

SUDDENLY PRIVATE

[vdova]

I know. I just... don't want anyone to think there's more there than there is.

private

[sunflowersister]

Oh I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be rude! Please bring anyone you want!

private

[vdova]

It's not rude at all, tyotenka. It's just... complicated.

private

[sunflowersister]

Is it? I just thought, since you seem so fond of him, and he does sound very smitten with you... I didn't mean to pry, of course!

private

[vdova]

..I do like him. I just... can't.

[allons_y_alonso]

Kupala Night! Sounds brilliant! And a wreath would be lovely.

[sunflowersister]

Great, I'm glad to hear it! And you should bring a date, too!

[allons_y_alonso]

Oh, definitely!

[ontheweb]

That sounds like fun. I will definitely be there. Uh- When is it?

[sunflowersister]

Oh bother, I should have said that, shouldn't I. According to the island calendar, solstice is on the 6th! Which is... unusual, but to be honest so is everything else.

[ontheweb]

I always like to learn a few new things. But when it comes to this place,, it seems like unusual barely covers it most days.

[coinmover]

Count me in.

[sunflowersister]

That's good! I was afraid people might not really want two parties two weekends in a row...

[coinmover]

As long as the company's good, I don't think there can be too many parties.

[icanbuyafez]

Kupala night! Fantastic! I'll be there.

Do you need help cooking again? Or I could help make the wreaths, if you'd like. Wreath-making. I'm good at that, I think!

[sunflowersister]

I think my sister and I have a handle on the wreaths, but your dumplings seem to have made quite the impression earlier... I think help cooking again would be nice?

[icanbuyafez]

Just tell me when, and I'll be there!

[Audio]

[coimiceoir]

I will come! I can help people find flowering ferns, as well as vervain, trefoil, rue, and Tipton's weed, if people wish for good medicines or strong dreams.

Will people be jumping through the bonfire this year?