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[unheiring]

So... has anyone else forgotten their birth date since arriving here.
... This may or may not have been the second year in a row, if I am honest.
It would not bother me so much, but given the circumstances
It feels a little silly.

[There isn't a name attached to the text but... If you know Luca's fancypants handwriting, you can figure it out.]

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[justacityboy]

Is that like, common, or??

[unheiring]

That is more or less what I am trying to figure out.
Though I am not sure which answer I would prefer at this point. It would be nice to know if it was not my fault for forgetting something that important.
But it would also add to our troubles, were that the case.

[justacityboy]

I doubt it's your fault! My phone won't even show the time here so I figure the days blend together, right?

[secondtyphoon]

Yeah, I think mine passed without realizing it. I've also noticed that trying to track time in this place is pretty weird, too.

I've asked around about this and I've been told it has something to do with the nature of the forest.

[infinitemist]

[ come to think of it he doesn't?? Remember?? ]

I don't think I've celebrated mine for about three years? I don't notice adults celebrate them much anyway so you're probably fine.

[charlastan]

DID YOU FORGET THE DATE OR JUST FORGET TO DO ANYTHING FOR IT

[itisa]

I forgot mine before coming here.

[Wait hold on that sounds kind of depressing, uh---]

It's easy when time doesn't matter.

[NOT. BETTER.]

[kingincognito]

Due to arriving in this place at an altogether different time of year than when I left my own world, I hadn't even thought about mine until recently. Surely the date has passed by now, without me even realizing it.

[unheiring]

I suppose so. There is enough commonality between the shared months and seasons, as well as similarities in holidays, that I have always had a rough idea as to the time of year.

[unheiring]

I suppose I should not be so strict as to not remember the exact date. But even still, the seasons should have been an indicator that it was around that time.

[unheiring]

It would be different, were it exclusively about my date of birth.

[unheiring]

Mm.
I forgot the feeling, I suppose.

[unheiring]

Were it just a matter of time, I do not think it would be so bothersome.

... Are you alright?

[unheiring]

You make a fair point. Autumn was just taking root when I left home, only to find myself in the grip of winter here. I suppose that means I missed the date by default, then. That much could be forgivable, but two years in a row without a spare thought...?

[kingincognito]

I suppose with all that has happened to us here, it is not strange to forget about such things.

Though, the simple solution to this is to celebrate two years worth of birthdays now, so that we will be caught up for your next one.

[unheiring]

[Reading those words should bring him joy. It is clear that Joshua cares, after all. But they serve only to cause dread to pool within his gut.]

Please do not do that.
Understand that this is not an attempt at playing coy. I am being wholly serious.
Please

[kingincognito]

[ Ah. Well, he hadn't come up with a plan or anything, at least. ]

Yes, of course. My apologies. I would not do anything without your full consent.

[unheiring]

I know you would not. And I appreciate that about you.
I apologize for being so forceful.

[kingincognito]

It's all right. Via written word, there is no indicator of tone as there would be in spoken conversation, so I appreciate the clarity.

Would you prefer not to celebrate birthdays at all? Or simply something quiet?

[unheiring]

It's...
I do not mind birthdays as a general, abstract thing. I would be glad to celebrate yours or anyone else's.
But not mine.

[kingincognito]

I understand. Thank you for telling me. I will not pry further.

There are plenty of other things that could be celebrated, anyway, should you wish it. But only if you wish it.

[unheiring]

... We can talk about it, if you want. I am not intentionally trying to hide it. I just do not relish sharing it here of all venues.

I do wish it. I would like to find reasons to celebrate with you.

[kingincognito]

Of course. Your privacy is of the utmost importance.

[ Thankfully, this is just over text, which means no one can see if the sudden fluttering in his chest causes him to make any sort of face. ]

We could discuss it over dinner, perhaps?

[unheiring]

I would like that. Just let me know when.

[kingincognito]

Tonight, at my house, perhaps? Or tomorrow evening. Whichever is your preference. I have been learning how to cook for myself, so I would be glad to host.