Ah. December.
December = Winter break, presents, no homework, going out with friends, sleepovers, presents, candy canes, toasty gingerbread, steamy malt wine, presents,buttered lobster, juicy Filet Mignon, Christmas trees, glass ornaments, and...
What's this? Presents again?
That's right.
I am now eagerly awaiting a
Volks SD13 Jun Tachibana! Unfotunately, she doesn't come with her cat plushie, Komame, but she does come with everything else, including her official papers, etc. She belonged to another
Den of Angels member, who had one of the most gorgeous Tsukasas I have ever seen - and she did his faceup herself. I've long admired her doll family, but recently she has been selling both her Tsukasa and Jun, as well as some of her other beloved dolls.
I was able to snatch Jun, but I was really curious why she was selling Gabriel, her Tsukasa Konoe. I didn't know her that well - we were only acquaintances, but I do know he was a very special doll to her, as he was her first doll and the main character of her storyline. I remember seeing photos of him all the time, and just going all starry-eyed. He was one of the Tsukasas that helped me keep my hopes up to get my Thackery.
So while Gabriel's owner and I had been messaging back and forth on DoA for Jun's transaction, I asked her.
She was kind of enough to explain. Somehow, Gabriel ended up dying in her story. One way or another, the character's death also caused the doll's death. In her eyes, it was very difficult to look at Gabriel after the plot of the story unfolded. After months of difficult ruminations, she finally decided that parting with him was the best idea, for she could no longer give him the attention he should have. She told me that "it's reached the point where the memory of him is better than facing the feeling that his shell is all that's left now."
So hopefully Gabriel/Tsukasa will find a home that will cherish him. He was on Layaway throughout the transaction for Jun, so I hope whoever is waiting for him will really take great care of him.
I know some of you who stumble on my blog may not understand the level of dedication some, if not most, doll owners have for their dolls. This is not an easy hobby, as it is
QUITE an expensive investment. It's only natural that most owners would end up really loving their dolls. While some of you may find it childish, that's the truth of it. You don't need to understand it, but it would be nice if you could accept it and even respect it.
Anyhow! It's Christmas, and I'm telling you something bittersweet. Therefore, I will top off this post with sweeter information.
Jun will be arriving sometime next week, provided there are no holdups. I have decided to name her
類 (pronounced Rui.) ,It's an uncommon name, and is somewhat genderless. I've heard both guys and girls called that. I did name her after a guy though... Rui from Hana Yori Dango. Anyhow, I thought it fit her when I first saw pictures of her. So now I just can't get the name out of my head.
Cheers!
Sincerely, Nobody ♥
