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[symmetrophile]

In light of recent events, I'm postponing my proposed celebration on December 21st to the 27th.

Since this is no longer the last palindromic date of the year, the nature of the party will also change. Coincidentally, Yukio and Rin Okumura's birthdate falls on that day, so it's only prudent to call it a birthday party.

[Ladies and gentlemen, the most unsubtle suggestion to go cheer Rin up ever.

This announcement completed, all while in the impeccable, symmetrically arranged confines of Kid's room, the young grim reaper changes the subject, holding up a small box, and in his other hand appears to be the (gently wrinkled) precisely folded square of the wrapping paper that previously covered it.]

The second order of business has to do with this gift I discovered earlier.

[It's a gorgeously-crafted silver ring with an absolutely stunning (and rare) blue diamond. Kid looks none too pleased to be in possession of it, however.]

I'm afraid I must decline your proposal publicly, since you couldn't see fit to present your request in person.

[Guess who was too busy carefully preserving the wrapping paper as he unwrapped the present to notice the tag? THIS GUY.]

If you're willing to go this far, then offer me a matching set. Besides! [There's a loud thumping, as Kid is apparently stomping his foot in outrage.] You have the order all wrong!! I'm not the one who receives a ring!

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[heartandsoul]

[There is no verbal response. Only Maka slapping her hands to her face.

Then slapping her forehead several times with one hand.]

[video]

[symmetrophile]

[water u doin, maka.]

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[heartandsoul]

YOU IDIOT!

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[symmetrophile]

[Sure is a startle happening right now!]

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[symmetrophile]

[He inhales, holds it a beat, and turns his head.

Don't fluster, it's not like Maka doesn't have outbursts on occasion!]

Good afternoon, Maka.

[aim_exorable]

Why aren't you the one who receives a ring, if I may ask?

[Aliens are weird.]

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[symmetrophile]

Traditionally, the ring is offered the intended bride to be!

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[symmetrophile]

...Although, considering love can exist between two individuals without regard for distinguishing characteristics like their gender, I suppose a token of romantic love could also be given to a man.

[Hang on, he has to waste some time overthinking this.]

[aim_exorable]

Exactly. Thus my confusion. Is there any negative connotation associated with being chosen as the bride?

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[keepsthefire]

[Maka isn't the only one face palming, Kid.

But Rin has different reasons for it.]

Kid, I told you guys not to... if Yukio isn't around then what's the point?!

[Seriously, man. You're breaking his heart here.

And he's not even going to bring up the ring issue. Maka has that covered.]

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[symmetrophile]

Then he'll receive his well-wishes when he wakes up!

[Stubborn, meet stubborn.]

I can understand your hesitation to proceed when only one of the pair is involved, so it isn't like I'm unsympathetic. But I still won't accept anything less than your agreement and participation.

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[keepsthefire]

[Gdit Kid...]

... wait wait, why is my birthday such a big deal to you anyway?

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[livingvessel]

Proposal? Are they trying to propose something with the ring?

[Blame her lack of knowledge on being locked away from society for ten years.

... well, she does have some understanding. But there are also different worlds here, so maybe rings mean different things in different places.]

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[symmetrophile]

A marriage proposal, specifically.

Traditionally, such a proposal is commemorated by a token of one's devotion and love in the form of a diamond ring presented to one's intended bride.

[He sounds entirely displeased, to put it simply.]

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[livingvessel]

A marriage proposal? But don't you have to know who you're marrying?

[It seems kind of silly to Ilya that the other person would just send something like this in a package. Of course Kid isn't going to accept something if he doesn't know where it's from.]

I guess they want you to find out yourself...

[crabbygenius]

You know, usually most people wouldn't think that a ring appearing in their homes means a marriage proposal.

Unless~ they were expecting one. Are you expecting someone to want to marry you sometime soon?

[symmetrophile]

[BEHOLD, THIS CORUSCATING COLUMN OF GLEAMING WISDOM.]

Not at all!

But, still--why else would someone be gifted such a magnificent diamond ring?

[crabbygenius]

[Someone needs to burst his over dramatic bubble.]

Either someone thought you would appreciate it or it was simply one of the items that have been misplaced recently.

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[bethehugejerk]

A few things. What do you mean, no longer the last palindromic date? Why the 27th? Why do you think a single ring in a package from, if other examples hold true, "Sandy Claws", would be a marriage proposal? Why do you have issue with being the one to receive the ring?

But unless this is different than expected, no one is asking you to marry them, moron. A bunch of people have been getting things they don't want for no good reason.

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[symmetrophile]

December twenty-first is the last palindromic date of the year, Karkat. 12/21, it's the same whether you read those numbers from left to right, or in the opposite direction!

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[symmetrophile]

In any case, the twenty-seventh is a day commemorating the day Rin and Yukio Okumura first drew breath.

Rin hasn't been himself lately-- [Well, of the little he's sort of... come to know of Rin.] --I thought a birthday party might cheer him up.

...As for the ring, y-yes, that matter's been cleared up now. I'm relieved that it was all a misunderstanding, a death god can't be distracted from his duties by marital indulgences.

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[bethehugejerk]

[...Oh.]

I misinterpreted your phrasing, alright? Cut me a break. At least the party has a worthwhile reason this time around.

That still doesn't answer your objection about the order. What's the deal there?

[shippingmath]

Who the hell would propose anonymously if they weren't trolling you?

[symmetrophile]

Excuse me, what?

[What is this 'trolling' of which you speak?]

[shippingmath]

To troll, verb. a slang term originating from the internet, unrelated to the trolls present in Vathon as far as I know. Meaning, essentially, "to fuck with."