[Voice] Wan Shi Tong Asks You

[knowitowl]

[Bored Knowledge Spirit is bored. Today is the end of the month, and while before he had answered questions from others, today he has questions for everyone else! So those not too busy with other things will find the owl speaking at length about his chosen topic.]

Greetings Luceti.

While normally this would be the time for another session of 'Ask Wan Shi Tong', this time I have a question for you.

Before we were without a library, I have studied what literature was available on human customs, culture, and the like. Apparently in some versions of Earth, this day is considered a holiday. All Hallow's Eve, also known as Allhalloween, All Saint's Eve, or Halloween.

This holiday has religious origins but seems to have changed over the course of history. It seems that many cultures like to dress up their offspring in ridiculous costumes resembling spirits and demons, among other things. Then send them forth to collect pieces of condensed processed sugar which then result in dental problems. Plus it is also customary to hollow out and carve large rotund orange fruits.

Tell me, what are your thoughts, experiences, and opinions on this particular holiday? What is the point? Why do you humans find enjoyment in these activities?

And despite our current circumstances, please continue to send your questions for next month.

That is all.

[Action]

[Later on the that evening, anyone wandering around the village might see something unusual. A large 20 foot sheet ghost walking around. It will probably walk up to you and demand candy.

Also, once he is done with that phase of his Halloween research, he can be found near the shelter that Aang built for him. With a stash of any sugary sweets he managed to acquire. Plus a pumpkin he stole from the farmlands.]

Comments

[the_dead_pool2]

...alright well you got me there. My other points still stand though!

[knowitowl]

So, causing premature tooth decay is fun? Are receiving dental fillings part of a rite of passage?

[the_dead_pool2]

It is called toothpaste man, with sugar neutralizing agents. Seriously, did someone remove the have fun portion of your personality, or were you just born without it?

[knowitowl]

I am a spirit. My definition of "fun" differs from yours.

[the_dead_pool2]

Try and it you may, I say, try it and you may.

[If Dr.Seuss couldn't get through to the owl nothing could]

[knowitowl]

I have no interest in participating in human social activities.

[Welp.]

Although, if the opportunity did present itself. I might... observe.

[the_dead_pool2]

Yet you are perfectly fine launching me across the enclosure for no good reason. And you wonder why people don't like you?

[knowitowl]

[Wow that came out of nowhere.]

I was under the influence of darkness at the time. Also, I do not care if I am liked or not.

[the_dead_pool2]

I call bullshit on the not caring. Everyone wants to be liked, or at the very least respected.

Try doing something fun, put on an amusing hat, eat some candy... unless that makes your stomach explode. I'm no expert on giant owls.

[knowitowl]

[Well done on calling bs. He did want to be respected. Its for that reason he doesn't reply to that. Wan Shi Tong then sighs. He supposes he should try harder to get along with people]

Fine. If you bring them I will try it.

[the_dead_pool2]

Well... you might be waiting for awhile, I'm kind of calling long distance.

[knowitowl]

I see. Then I suppose someone else will have to assist me.

[He has decided to treat this like a research project.]

[the_dead_pool2]

Yep, I'm sure there are a few who can provide some treats.