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'''Dawning Delights''' is a [[Lore]] book introduced in ''[[ | '''Dawning Delights''' is a [[Lore]] book introduced in ''[[Season of the Forge]]'' during [[The Dawning]]. It contains [[Eva Levante]]'s thoughts on residents of [[The Last City]] and its allies throughout the solar system. Entries are unlocked by completing gift recipes for each character in Eva's oven. Seven new entries were added in [[Season of Dawn]] during The Dawning 2019, corresponding to new gift recipes. | ||
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He wished me the same, and then—I almost couldn't believe it—he smiled! We exchanged some brief pleasantries, and… I don't remember what I said that brought this on, but suddenly he said, "Oh, that reminds me of a joke!" | He wished me the same, and then—I almost couldn't believe it—he smiled! We exchanged some brief pleasantries, and… I don't remember what I said that brought this on, but suddenly he said, "Oh, that reminds me of a joke!" | ||
A joke! At first I thought I must have heard him wrong, because the [[Titan]] [[Vanguard]] had always struck me as the "no time for joking" sort. But he had barely begun telling this story before I noticed how much more relaxed his posture was. It seemed the spirit of the Dawning had reached even this stone man. | A joke! At first I thought I must have heard him wrong, because the [[Titan (class)|Titan]] [[Vanguard]] had always struck me as the "no time for joking" sort. But he had barely begun telling this story before I noticed how much more relaxed his posture was. It seemed the spirit of the Dawning had reached even this stone man. | ||
I remember only pieces of the joke these days—I believe it had to do with a [[Guardian]] and a [[Fallen]] [[Captain]]?—but I clearly remember that he stumbled over the first few words and had to start again. I gave the warmest smile I could to encourage him, and he went on to tell one of the longest, most awkward jokes I have ever heard. And listen, I loved every minute of it. Truly, I couldn't have been happier. Oh, I clapped and laughed along with what I swear was real, true joy from Zavala. To have such a guarded soul open like that—few things are more beautiful. I admired him so in that moment, that he could push himself beyond the boundaries he'd held himself to. I remember hoping that I could someday be so brave in my own way. For the first time, I didn't just respect him as one of the City leaders. For the first time, I felt real, genuine affection for Zavala, the person. Zavala, my friend. | I remember only pieces of the joke these days—I believe it had to do with a [[Guardian]] and a [[Fallen]] [[Captain]]?—but I clearly remember that he stumbled over the first few words and had to start again. I gave the warmest smile I could to encourage him, and he went on to tell one of the longest, most awkward jokes I have ever heard. And listen, I loved every minute of it. Truly, I couldn't have been happier. Oh, I clapped and laughed along with what I swear was real, true joy from Zavala. To have such a guarded soul open like that—few things are more beautiful. I admired him so in that moment, that he could push himself beyond the boundaries he'd held himself to. I remember hoping that I could someday be so brave in my own way. For the first time, I didn't just respect him as one of the City leaders. For the first time, I felt real, genuine affection for Zavala, the person. Zavala, my friend. | ||
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"Warmest Dawning greetings to you, [[Shaxx|Torito]]!" (That is not his actual name, naturally; it is a made-up name.) | "Warmest Dawning greetings to you, [[Shaxx|Torito]]!" (That is not his actual name, naturally; it is a made-up name.) | ||
"Eva Levante. They say you should give a Dawning gift when you… have a special friend," he boomed, trying to whisper. | "Eva Levante. They say you should give a Dawning gift when you… have a [[Mara Sov|special friend]]," he boomed, trying to whisper. | ||
"Who is 'they'?" I laughed. | "Who is 'they'?" I laughed. | ||
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"That is a terrible Dawning gift. Might I suggest literature?" | "That is a terrible Dawning gift. Might I suggest literature?" | ||
Torito tapped the horn on his helmet to reflect. "I did destroy a book of hers once. Should I replace it?" | Torito tapped the horn on his helmet to reflect. "[[Armor_of_the_Great_Hunt_(Titan)#Lore_5|I did destroy a book of hers once.]] Should I replace it?" | ||
"Maybe you should not remind her of a bad thing happening…" | "Maybe you should not remind her of a bad thing happening…" | ||
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==No Such Thing as Coincidence== | ==No Such Thing as Coincidence== | ||
I always seem to get a customer with many questions right as things get busiest, in the late afternoon. Today it was a woman. A beautiful, sturdy Guardian with dark, cropped hair and a diagonal stripe of white across each eye—very striking! She had a satchel slung over one shoulder and a stack of books and packages cradled in one arm. By this, I guessed she was a paying customer. She also had a cheeky curl to her lip and a hand on her hip, and she tap-tap-tapped her fingers as she waited. By this, I guessed she was a Hunter. | I always seem to get a customer with many questions right as things get busiest, in the late afternoon. Today it was a woman. A beautiful, sturdy Guardian with dark, cropped hair and a diagonal stripe of white across each eye—very striking! She had a satchel slung over one shoulder and a stack of books and packages cradled in one arm. By this, I guessed she was a paying customer. She also had a cheeky curl to her lip and a hand on her hip, and she tap-tap-tapped her fingers as she waited. By this, I guessed she was a [[Hunter]]. | ||
"Happy Dawning, Miss…?" I greeted her. | "Happy Dawning, Miss…?" I greeted her. | ||
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When Guardians found their way into the [[Dreaming City]], many of them came to tell me about it. Their stories of a beautiful place filled with towering cliffs and ancient, holy buildings were like fairytales to me. As with many of the stories I hear from Guardians, I marveled that such a thing could be real. | When Guardians found their way into the [[Dreaming City]], many of them came to tell me about it. Their stories of a beautiful place filled with towering cliffs and ancient, holy buildings were like fairytales to me. As with many of the stories I hear from Guardians, I marveled that such a thing could be real. | ||
I remember, in particular, an Awoken Warlock named Nadya, who came to visit me in the way many Guardians do: quiet, sheepish, hoping for tea. | I remember, in particular, an Awoken Warlock named [[Nadya]], who came to visit me in the way many Guardians do: quiet, sheepish, hoping for tea. | ||
I always welcome them in for a cup, of course. | I always welcome them in for a cup, of course. | ||
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So yes, I believe Guardians and non-Guardians should live closely and try to focus on our similarities. But I also understand that, sometimes, our differences push us apart. For some of you, it is a necessary distance that you must maintain in order to do your work. This is a truth we must all learn to live with. | So yes, I believe Guardians and non-Guardians should live closely and try to focus on our similarities. But I also understand that, sometimes, our differences push us apart. For some of you, it is a necessary distance that you must maintain in order to do your work. This is a truth we must all learn to live with. | ||
All that said, Eris does play a part in many of our traditions, especially the Festival of the Lost. What a fuss she makes, though! The first time I asked for her help, she said to me, "Eva, the work I am doing is essential to humanity's survival. I do not have time for a, a… party." | All that said, Eris does play a part in many of our traditions, especially the [[Festival of the Lost]]. What a fuss she makes, though! The first time I asked for her help, she said to me, "Eva, the work I am doing is essential to humanity's survival. I do not have time for a, a… party." | ||
I said what I always say: "The little things will get us through just as much as the big things. Let's not allow the flowers to wilt in the pot while you're still digging the garden, Eris." | I said what I always say: "The little things will get us through just as much as the big things. Let's not allow the flowers to wilt in the pot while you're still digging the garden, Eris." | ||
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She never likes that. But she always agrees. | She never likes that. But she always agrees. | ||
And I think she likes taking part. | And I think she likes taking part. I once saw her hand a box of raisins to a masked Guardian, stone-faced, and then turn around and smile. Eris! Smiling! | ||
Once I plan a Dawning event to put her in charge of, we'll have her grinning ear to ear, I'm sure of it. | Once I plan a Dawning event to put her in charge of, we'll have her grinning ear to ear, I'm sure of it. | ||