[It is almost funny. Richard had never particularly thought himself as a devout man, as most of the worship and church attending that he did back at home was for show. It was what was expected of a man with his social standing, after all. But here in Aldrip? He supposes he must come across as religious person when compared to all of these other people, who would for most part laugh at the idea of visiting church and did not pay God any mind.
However, in truth Richard's relationship to God was... complicated to say, the least. As much as he wished to he could never completely reject God, always seeking for the approval from the divine despite not believing it to be possible. Which was all part of the reason for this production of Christmas preparations and celebrations. That and well.. it did feel weird not to do something for such culturally significant event. As for why Root had made it in his pool of present receivers? Well. What can he say. The woman had left an impression quite like no one else.
Richard is present at the feast when Root arrives. He takes the note of the woman and her.. interesting choice of fashion. Again, talk about the impression. He is mostly just overseeing that things go smoothly during the celebrations rather than partaking in any of it himself. So, it is not too difficult for Root to catch him alone and free.]
Miss Root, [He offers a brief and polite bow of head as a greeting, noticing the slight difference in her demeanor.] It warms my heart to see you here. As for the gift? I did promise you one, did I not?
[ Root has been a staunch atheist all her life, despairing of others and their religious beliefs in a frankly scornful way. At least until she'd found the Machine. Now she understands a little, and despairs differently: that they're looking to something that doesn't exist, when there's something that does.
But she knows social convention very well and she's hardly about to pick Christmas to pick a fight with a Christian over their beliefs. For the time being, she's on good behavior. It would be easy to put on an effortlessly elegant affectation, but for some reason she finds herself being forthright instead. ]
Still more than I expected. I never thought I'd find so many people who'd think of me, not even in a place like this. You know what I mean?
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However, in truth Richard's relationship to God was... complicated to say, the least. As much as he wished to he could never completely reject God, always seeking for the approval from the divine despite not believing it to be possible. Which was all part of the reason for this production of Christmas preparations and celebrations. That and well.. it did feel weird not to do something for such culturally significant event. As for why Root had made it in his pool of present receivers? Well. What can he say. The woman had left an impression quite like no one else.
Richard is present at the feast when Root arrives. He takes the note of the woman and her.. interesting choice of fashion. Again, talk about the impression. He is mostly just overseeing that things go smoothly during the celebrations rather than partaking in any of it himself. So, it is not too difficult for Root to catch him alone and free.]
Miss Root, [He offers a brief and polite bow of head as a greeting, noticing the slight difference in her demeanor.] It warms my heart to see you here. As for the gift? I did promise you one, did I not?
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But she knows social convention very well and she's hardly about to pick Christmas to pick a fight with a Christian over their beliefs. For the time being, she's on good behavior. It would be easy to put on an effortlessly elegant affectation, but for some reason she finds herself being forthright instead. ]
Still more than I expected. I never thought I'd find so many people who'd think of me, not even in a place like this. You know what I mean?
[ Root thinks he might understand, somehow. ]