Ceremony of manhood

Hello everyone


So now that time has returned to normal I have something I would like to tell everyone. At this upcoming feast I will be celebrating over a month of the nineteen years since my birth. Now at this point in the life of a member of my tribe is when the male would go through a ceremony where the head of the family inducts the nineteen year old male into adult hood. However considering I am the last member of my family I can't have a normal ceremony. So as I thought about it the traditions of my people and my lack of family I realized something. Travanse is the only family I have left! I mean it is the most dysfunctional, destructive, and deadliest family I have ever seen but still my family. So I thought, why not throw a party with my new family?

At two and a half bells past noon on saturday I plan on having a party. If I don't get yelled at for in I would like to hold this party at the lands of Drega'Mire while in Travanse. I will be having food and drinks and the such, if anyone can bring anything to assist in increasing the amount of provisions for the party that would be nice.

And during the party I have a game for everyone who comes.

Introducing: MUFFIN ROULETTE!
I will have a series of muffins set in a circle, they are all normal muffins, however one muffin will be The Muffin of Greatness! After eating the muffin the eater will become temporarily stronger for the next five minutes. Of course its all in pure fun.

Anyway I hopefully can see many of you at the ceremony and hope you all have fun.

A party in Drega'Mire! Heck yes!

Sounds like fun, Dominic. I'll see what I can rustle up, although being that I have to cook feast around 3 bells, I won't be able to stay for very long. I hope it goes well!

While the simple solution of eating every single muffin available will ensure my winnings for this "Muffin Roulette," I fear what even temporarily strengthened abdominal muscles will do to a slightly muffin-distended stomach. If I am able to attend this celebration, I will be sure not to ruin it for everyone by only taking a standard amount of muffins!

Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend as that is the same time as the Church of Light Mass for feast. Good luck with the manhood though!

Ah yes. The ceremonial randomized muffin slaughter.
Truly, there is no greater test for a warrior of such caliber as yours with which to achieve manhood.
All quake with impotency at the might of your masculinity.
I can only hope your baking is better than your poetry.

S

Dominic, I won't let the occasion go unmarked, but I will have my hands full Saturday afternoon, so I can't promise that I'll be there.

--Nalick

Now, now, "S." There is no reason to utter cruelties.
Your poetical prowess is nothing short of amazing, but have you not heard that imitation is the highest form of flattery?

Remember to be kind.

I can't see why you would need a ceremony to prove a transition into manhood based upon your age. You were, or still are, a guardsman. You've fought and bled for the provence and the people you care about. You know how to use your sword and shield and you are willing to use them for those whom look up to you. I think you became a man long before your coming of age, serah. Part of me thinks that you're just looking for an excuse to party. And I like it. I should think of a couple reasons to party.

-J

Well since this question has come up and I just want to answer this question no before it goes further.

The reason why I am bringing up the ceremony is because it is a tradition where I am from to perform this ceremony at the coming age. Plus why complain about a chance to get free food and drink?

No complaints here, Serah. I simply just saw you as a man before your announcement of this ceremony. I support your idea in continuing the tradition set by your people.

-J

Celebrations are to celebrate, even if it's just that the sky is blue or that we're alive and breathing. You know?
I do wish I could make it for more than a few minutes, Dominic. If you change your mind and host it Sunday, maybe more can come?

Swyft,

Instead of imitating one's betters, why not develop your own voice?
Flattery serves no purpose, save to hone the ego to a point sharp enough to impale yourself on your own hubris.

S

One must start somewhere, S! You garner attention by being impressive, my friend. Certainly you feel secure in your skills.
Perhaps encouragement is a more satisfying path than being bristled by someone's awe?
Just a thought. I mean no insult.

I will be in attendance as will jim and allegro