knowitowl | [Voice] Wan Shi Tong Asks You

[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.

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[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.]

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I'll see you then.

[And she'll be waiting outside, holding a long, cloth gown]

[True to his word, Wan Shi Tong arrives within a few moments. Landing in front of the house with a gust of wind a thud. He then tilted his head at the long piece of cloth that Saori had with her.]

What is this?

[She holds it up, looking at the enormous owl and smiling wryly.]

It's the proper garment for a god of the sky. A cloud, spun into the shape of cloth. It'll take any form or size I need, so I thought it would do for your costume. A ghost is appropriate, yes?

Oh, very nice. It's quite stylish.

[Wan Shi Tong bends down to the admire the cloth.]

Yes, a ghost should be most appropriate.

Alright, hold still.

[Taking the gown, she tosses it over his head and begins to walk down his body, her hand trailing along the cloth. It shifts as she does so, growing to cover him up in a very convincing, if somewhat owlish looking ghost. The edges of it fray, looking ragged and old like a real specter, and eyeholes appear in it.]

There you are. One Halloween costume.