screwthegods | 011 | [voice/action]

[Once he had moved in, Homura asked Ayumu if she wished his assistance with certain chores; it hardly seemed fair to stay there without making such an offer. And the woman had agreed--provided she could supervise. Ayumu had her own particular way of doing things, as Homura discovered through her intense courses on both laundry and dishwashing. She was ultimately as devoted to doing her housework as skillfully and precisely as she threw knives on the battlefield.

There was a certain task that Ayumu wasn't so inclined to direct, however. No, with Okita's most recent disappearance, the daily care of his assortment of pets fell squarely on the demi-god's shoulders. None of the required duties were too hard to fulfill, but it did put a particular question in mind. So after he spends a fair time of the morning cleaning out cages, filling food dishes, and walking a giant chicken around the block, Homura addresses the journal.]

What exactly prompts mortals to take on animals as pets?

[But that's not the only thing Homura has on his mind, and moments later he adds a second question--this time filtered away from Ayumu]

I understand that acknowledging the anniversaries of certain events is important; even in the Heavens, certain birthdays were celebrated on a vast scale. [Pointlessly, given that the gods are immortal.]

How much time should pass between each celebration, from a mortal perspective? Given the limited history of Luceti itself, is a year too long? Or would it be more appreciated if the span were drawn out?

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From:

geniustheveil

[A girl once from Heaven herself, but living a mortal life this time, Sailor Mercury can't help being thoughtful.]

I think due to the nature of Luceti, where most things last an even shorter time, people have felt it's important to recognize smaller milestones.

From:

rabuends

Companionship? Caring for creatures outside your own species? There are plenty of reasons to have a pet.

From:

makeitquick

Mortals?

From:

the_brightest_sun

A-nni-ver-sa-ry. A-nnu-al.

[The slow vocalization is accompanied by written letters. He was in the middle of a study session, okay? Bear with it Homura, the kid will answer in both voice and writing what he says for practice.]

Doesn't annual mean yearly?

[He was under the impression that "anniversary" came from "annual", if that means yearly then... An anniversary should be once each year, right?]

From:

daisharin

[ Asking about pets the day after he arrives? Such good timing, Homura. ]

It's usually because of companionship. Pets are usually treated as friends by their owners.

Humans celebrate anniversaries yearly most of the time. I am not aware of Luceti's standard, though.