[ Huh, there's a strange question to be answering in the middle of a party. But Zarya is nothing if not cheerfully obligingly, and on top of that she's always proud to talk about home. ]
Russia is ... it is many things. It is very hard to say what a country as large as my home is in so few words. It is a big little question!
[ The party's got her thinking — it's been long since she's seen a celebration of this caliber back at home. Which begins a train of thought that eventually ends up with more questions asked than answered. ]
A ... big little question. [ There's a fondness in her tone that slips through. ] If I were to pick one specific thing...
Yes. [ Sort of. But it's not like Lucina knows the difference. ] Something worthy of calling a festival of this scale, with the music and the stalls...
You speak of your country fondly — I wish to learn more about it.
Mm... some, we have some. Christmas, that is very good. And there is Maslenitsa, it lasts a whole week. [ it sounds a little solemn, though. and after a pause: ] But sometimes, it seems we have little to celebrate. The war goes on, and it takes much from us.
[ there's a pause, a little surprised, then a laugh ]
That, no! Very good cases were being made -- very good reasons to them, strength in unity. I was inspired. [ to weep proud tears ok don't worry about it ]
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There's a beat of silence, and then— ] What is it like?
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Russia is ... it is many things. It is very hard to say what a country as large as my home is in so few words. It is a big little question!
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A ... big little question. [ There's a fondness in her tone that slips through. ] If I were to pick one specific thing...
How common are celebrations such as these?
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Weddings? Big weddings? They happen. Not so often, we are busy, but they happen. And then the food -- the music! It is unforgettable, all of it.
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Not... weddings, exactly. Something closer to a national celebration.
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You speak of your country fondly — I wish to learn more about it.
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Though— ] Was that why, during our audience with the empresses...?
sorry for default, icons are being a lil bitch rn :'|
That, no! Very good cases were being made -- very good reasons to them, strength in unity. I was inspired. [ to weep proud tears ok don't worry about it ]
sorry for HOW LONG THIS TOOK
Of course. [ Less weirded out and more ... disappointed? This is probably why you don't project, Lucina. ]