"Kalashnikov's", Zvezdny Gorodok

[Doc Holliday]

The Hollidays entered Kalashnikov's, their holiday spirit seeming to be quite good. Doc himself had just finished a pile of work over the last couple of weeks at Shasta and used the chance to unwind a bit. He dressed himself in a fine suit as he decided to leave his TAZ robes at home. But, no matter how he dressed, he always paled in comparison to his wife.
Midori was dressed in a specially made Christmas kimono gown. Poinsettas were about her and the traditional fan she carried had the same markings. Rather than her usual chrysanthemum in her hair, a poinsetta was placed. Combine all that with her smile, Doc didn't mind feeling underdressed.

They both found Alvin. Doc shook his hand, "Merry Christmas, old friend." He scanned the whole establishment, "You did a fine job of getting this place ready. Nice work."

Midori herself bowed to Alvin with a smile as he took her hand and kissed it, "Radiant as always."
"Arigato, Alvin," she smiled her return, "do be sure I get a dance with the premier later." She turned and winked at Doc who made no argument but did insist, "Me first, Dahlin'"
"Of course, John Henry," she replied, winking again.

Before he ordered a drink, a request of him was made for a blessing. He felt honored and agreed but stopped to think a moment. He wasn't a Christian but his family lineage was. Midori was herself a Buddhist and several TAZ were about as well but as most were people of faith, he pondered a non-denominational way to make it work. Mutual respect of faiths was abundant and after all, a good time was to be had by all. For few minutes, John Holliday now had the floor as he looked skyward,

"To those whom we worship, you know who you are, we gather before you all today not as Christians or Discordians or Buddhists or whatever we may believe, but as friends and to a degree, family. We look not on our faith but on the respect and honor we carry for each other to make this a time for us all to enjoy. May all who we praise bring their blessings upon us all and help us to share in this time of celebration."

He paused momentarily. Looking amongst those gathered around him, he continued, "Of you all, I ask this for the upcoming year, may our prosperity continue. May our friendships and mutual respect grow and may we all be safe."

He then turned to Midori, "May I have this dance, Mrs. Holliday?"
She just smiled, "Hai," as she placed at his lower back and one on his shoulder.
Doc just nodded to the band and their song began: Eagles
On cue, they took to the floor.

As they danced, someone said quietly to Alvin, "you need to get Doc on the piano. It's a talent that he seldom shares."

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