4: True sages are those who give what they have, without meanness and without secret.

[nos_servabit]

Who: Jacob and EVERYONE EVER.
Location: Anywhere and everywhere.
Time: Backdated to Christmas Day- all day, from morning to midnight
Style: I'll follow!
Status: OPEN LIKE YOUR PRESENTS ON CHRISTMAS

[The man going around the city isn't wearing a red suit or hat. He isn't fat, and there is no white beard on his face. His nose isn't as round as a cherry, and his cheeks aren't rosy. However, his blue eyes do twinkle as he goes around, carrying a large burlap sack...]

[And he seems to be giving everyone he meets a blue or white wooden amulet, carved in the shape of a scarab with holiday greetings etched on the bottom in Egyptian hieroglyphics. He doesn't seem to single out anyone for the gifts, either- the homeless man in the alley receives the same gift and warm words that is given to the rich woman dining outside a lavish restaurant.]

[Even though he may not look like it, Jacob seems to be taking on the job of being Santa Claus incredibly well.]

[And if you are one of the select few who Jacob knows very well, you're receiving a very unique scarab made especially for you.]

[Care to greet this man as he makes his rounds? Because you're getting a gift too, whether you like it or not.]

[ooc: Jacob is giving out scarabs to everyone! Check the list to see if your character is getting a unique one. Also, for all you new people who don't have CR with Jacob yet, please fill out Jacob's permission post before commenting. Thank you!]

Comments

[nos_servabit]

Ah, the Signless? I know him well. He and I share many of the same views, yes.

Are you one of his friends?

[aim_exorable]

Despite what he may say, no, we are not. Something of the opposite.

[That's Darkleer's story and he's sticking to it. He killed him. They were on the opposite sides of a rebellion. They can't be friends. It just doesn't make sense.]

[nos_servabit]

Enemies, then? I don't know...you don't talk about him like an enemy.

[aim_exorable]

He performed honorably, even if his ideals for our world are foolish. I won't speak crude ill of him.

[His excuse forever.]

[nos_servabit]

Of course. Honor is always something one should follow.

But his ideals aren't foolish at all. Even for your world.

[aim_exorable]

I would say particularly for my world.

[nos_servabit]

Isn't it funny? We think physical barriers serve the best when in a war. Like walls and fortresses and such. But the real barrier is ideas. People are loath to accept ideas that aren't their own.

But sometimes, those ideas can be life-changing and dramatic and towards the good of the people. But most people hate change. They don't want to budge from their way of life. So they reject the idea and even try to get rid of it's source. That's the way it is.