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fandomhigh2023-12-08 09:29 am
heroic_jawline) wrote in fandomhigh2023-12-08 09:29 am
Renaissance Art and Engineering, Friday, December 8, 2023
"Well, at least the mistletoe is thematic," Steve said, staring up at the piece as it attempted to herd him closer to Tony. "It was used during medieval times."
"There was a tradition that, for each kiss, you'd pluck one of the berries and smash it until none were left and no more kisses could be done under the mistletoe," Tony said serenely, causing the plant to momentarily cringe away from the threat.
"Oh, I like that," Steve said happily. "Neutralizing the threat." He gave Tony a quick grin. "Not that I ever mind kissing you."
Tony grinned back at him. "But the tradition is even older, some speculating that it's linked to the Romans and Saturnalia celebrations. Which were a large influence on art and philosophy of the Renaissance."
Bringing it back around!
"Nicely done," Steve said with an earnest smile. "So let'soh so handwavily explore the holiday traditions of the Renaissance today."
"We'll keep the mistletoe off you for it," Tony promised.
"There was a tradition that, for each kiss, you'd pluck one of the berries and smash it until none were left and no more kisses could be done under the mistletoe," Tony said serenely, causing the plant to momentarily cringe away from the threat.
"Oh, I like that," Steve said happily. "Neutralizing the threat." He gave Tony a quick grin. "Not that I ever mind kissing you."
Tony grinned back at him. "But the tradition is even older, some speculating that it's linked to the Romans and Saturnalia celebrations. Which were a large influence on art and philosophy of the Renaissance."
Bringing it back around!
"Nicely done," Steve said with an earnest smile. "So let's
"We'll keep the mistletoe off you for it," Tony promised.
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suretaking the attention of the mistletoe so the rest of you can learn!OOC