[posted before dinner; unsigned, but writing is recognisable]

[impudentsongbird]

[Someone has left about a half-dozen rosaries, clearly made from the resources in the Arts and Crafts room, on a pin or hook near the bulletin board. They're simple, in that the materials aren't fancy, but have been obviously made by someone who has made them before; some are beaded, some are a combination of beads and braids, some are simply knotted. None have anything dedicating them to a Saint, but each does have a little cross made from beads.

[Elsewhere on the bulletin board, near this set of messages, there's another rosary hanging; but it's clear this one has been set aside for someone in particular.]

The Catholic rosary has long been considered an expression of love for Saint Mary, mother of Jesus. They're used for meditation and contemplation, with each bead or knot representing a prayer.

They also make lovely bracelets.

Take care this evening, residents of Landel's.

Comments

[complicatedliar]

I must admit, the followers of the Christian god have always had quite lovely taste in jewelry.

[impudentsongbird]

They are pretty, aren't they? Luckily it's not necessary to be Christian to appreciate them!

[complicatedliar]

Quite true. One can always appreciate art for its aesthetic value.

[impudentsongbird]

Feel free to take one, then!

[complicatedliar]

I'm not much of one for jewelry, but thank you nonetheless.

[impudentsongbird]

Then I'll just have to give you my good will instead. Take care!

[skeletonenigma]

Ah, so this is why you were making so many.

Are you sure you're not religious?

[impudentsongbird]

Well, that and it was fun.

I suppose it depends on how you define 'religious', Skul.

[skeletonenigma]

[strikeouts legible if you squint]

Skul
Please don't
Why don't we have pencils?

'Religious,' as in a follower of a particular faith. In this case, it seems, Catholicism. Let me rephrase - are you sure you don't believe in a higher power, as outlined by the Bible?

[impudentsongbird]

[The top of the page is folded over to hide the first part.]

I'm sorry. I can not call you that, if you're rather.

But to answer your question, yes, I believe in God.

[skeletonenigma]

If it's that simple, why didn't you say so when I asked earlier?

[This is written under the folded-over part.]
You can call me whatever you like. You just reminded me of someone.

[impudentsongbird]

Because you asked if I'm religious. It's not necessarily the same thing.

[The top of the page is torn off, taking away their previous notes.]

I think I'll stick with Skulduggery, then.

[survives]

How is having them even supposed to help?

[impudentsongbird]

Having them certainly won't make things worse, so why not? Morale is important.

[survives]

I guess so, if you believe in that stuff. But what if you don't?

[impudentsongbird]

You don't need to be a believer to find hope or joy in the same things a believer does. Call it a gift! Gifts are something anyone can be happy about.

[survives]

I still can't say I like them, but I guess that's not such a bad way to look at it.

[impudentsongbird]

What sorts of things do you like?

[survives]

What do you mean?

I like things that aren't crosses and stuff like that, I guess.

[impudentsongbird]

How about this? The Shield Knot is a protective symbol from all over the world, invoking protection from the four cardinal points--among other things! I can weave you one, if you'd like.

[Underneath he has drawn an intricate symbol in one continuous line.]

[survives]

It's pretty.

Do you just make things like this all the time?

[impudentsongbird]

Not all the time, but some of it. You could say this sort of thing runs in the family.

How would you prefer to bear it? An amulet would be easiest, but maybe I can fashion a brooch using a button instead of a pin. Or perhaps a keyring.

[survives]

If an amulet's easiest, can you just do that?

[There's a few pen taps on the note, before:]

Thanks.

[impudentsongbird]

Of course. That way I can put some extra precautions into the necklace too.

You're welcome! Looks like we don't have another Arts and Crafts shift for a while, but I'll see what I can do about having it done sooner. Take care!

- Gabe

[survives]

It's okay. You too.

- Leanne

[thecamellia]

How nice! That's so thoughtful of you to go to the trouble, and the sentiment is appreciated; it's exactly what we need more of around here.

Thank you for all the effort.

- Tsubaki

[impudentsongbird]

You're welcome! I'm glad to be able to help in some way.

[thecamellia]

Taking the time to send a message like this is definitely a big help. I'm sure some people will find comfort in it.

- Tsubaki

[retroactively: Japanese]

[impudentsongbird]

I certainly hope so.

I'm Gabe.

[thecamellia]

It's nice to meet you!

- Tsubaki

[impudentsongbird]

And you! Be careful this evening, okay?

[thecamellia]

Of course. You as well. ♥

- Tsubaki