Day 12 - VOICE

[exceptfebruary]

It is the second Sunday of May.

I wonder how many of you can pay tribute to your mothers in this City? Many of you have probably been separated from your mothers. Even those whose mothers have gone cannot even visit their grave. How many mothers have been torn from their children?

Cards not given, flowers unreceived.

[ Pause. ]

Happy Mother's Day.

Comments

[exceptfebruary]

You -- [ Beat. ] I am sure you can.

Do you wish for my help?

[lovely_aphrodite]

Duh! You're the one who knows about it.

[exceptfebruary]

Very well. The City should remember it, now that you are here.

[lovely_aphrodite]

You are the best [Pause as she looks at the name on the comm] Julian!

[exceptfebruary]

That's right. Julian Day. The Calendar Man.

[lovely_aphrodite]

You're the man, Julian.

So if we're going to do this, we've got to get started. Since your the only one who really knows about it I'm sure no one will notice if we make a few teansy little changes.

Like you mentioned flowers and incense . Let's go ahead and change that to Gems and Jewelry.

[exceptfebruary]

[ Pause. He turns it over in his head. ] Times do change, and you are the goddess. It is your festival.

[ Private ]

Gems and jewelry can be arranged, if you do not mind my methods.

Private

[lovely_aphrodite]

Hmm, private message...guessing it's not going to be entirely legal.

Private

[exceptfebruary]

I am not known for siding with the law.

Private

[lovely_aphrodite]

Hey, I don't judge. Even crooks need a little love in their life.

Especially when they give proper tributes.

Private

[exceptfebruary]

[ Putting it delicately: ] I would be happy to pay tribute for your festival, and get nothing in return.

Private

[lovely_aphrodite]

Those are the best kinds of presents!

If you keep it up I might just get so happy I'll want to reward you anyway.

Private

[exceptfebruary]

[ MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY ]

But serving you is its own reward.