Fall Festival + 13th Hour Log!

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▼ Joint Fall Festival and 13th Hour Log!

 

Who: Anyone
Where: Virgo and all over the city!
When: The 22nd of September and any 13th Hour!
Summary: A combination Fall Festival log and 13th Hour log!
Warnings: Stay away if you are allergic to celebrations and fun. ...Or demons.

▼ As long as Heaven and Earth endure, I offer such to you...

 

The last of the effects of TRIHARDO have faded, and the city has slowly returned to its senses. Sheepish civilians emerge before dawn to restore graffitied property in shame; friends and family alike murmur awkward apologies as they realize the transgressions committed in the previous days. They work quickly. By daybreak of the 22nd, it seems as Hinoto-Ri has largely recovered from the effects of the Zodiac monster...

Just in time for the annual Fall Festival. Close on the heels of the previous event, the attempted feeling was much the same. Booths selling assorted merchandise including lucky bamboo rakes and all manner of gourd-based household items (have you ever wanted a bowl made from a squash?), activities ranging from bobbing for apples to what appeared to be a 'largest squash' competition, and of course, food. Lots and lots and lots of food, from fresh fruits and fresh berries to candied apples and yams to more traditional chrysanthemum candies and taro and rice cakes. Consciously or not, Hinoto-Ri has fused a variety of customs into a single event, allowing for familiar fun for those of any background.

Through it all, though, there hangs a sense of unease and a slightly subdued atmosphere. Painted trees and bushes are still visible, and the destruction of property caused by overzealous citizens has not been fully restored. Whether or not the people of the city blame the Visitors for the events of the previous weeks remains uncertain...

▼ Tis now the very witching time of night

 

Soon enough, the curfew comes and in the blink of an eye, it seems, the festival has disbanded. The memories of the Virgo attack are still too fresh, and citizens and merchants alike retreat to the safety of their homes. Whether or not the private conference from earlier that week had any conclusion, the Visitors, it seems, are still granted free rein of the night.

11:58. 11:59. ...Now. Once again, the night sky is dyed a crimson red as the 13th Hour falls upon the city. And from the ether, the demons come forth, called by the fanatic light of the moon. It is only three days from the full moon, and the monsters remain aggressive.

But the 13th Hour is hardly a unique phenomenon. It comes nightly and by now, both Visitors and citizens alike have doubtlessly learned to accept it. On any night of the week, venturing out during this time will surely result in trouble...

▼ OOC Blurb

 

[ This is a dual log encompassing both the Fall Festival on the 22nd of September and 13th Hour posts running throughout the entire week and even month. We're trying a different format this time with more potential prompts; go ahead and start as many threads as you'd like under the appropriate section! Please tag with your character's name and OPEN. If you respond to the 13th Hour section, please write the days your character is out and about.

You have free rein in this log - join other people's posts, explore the festival, post them fighting monsters and enjoy leveling up/interacting! For this log, you can level up persona ONCE PER IC WEEK, but not in the same thread IC-wise. Please do not abuse this. The conditions are that the fighting must happen on different days. The threads should be long enough that an attack is possible and shouldn't just be a few comments for the sake of leveling up (i.e.: we want effort in them, as much as you would make with a normal log.)

FOR THE CREATURES: The creatures have to be in the Bestiary for you to use them. You don't need to use creatures from your own home worlds either, as long as someone's put in a creature in there! (Also, make sure your characters could logically take on the creatures you pick let's not have them take down a giant creature when they couldn't normally.) ]

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[bittydragon]

[Yamato kept his word and bought only the tea - all twenty blends of it. The boxes came with a bag, although it seemed quite heavy and large for such a small child. Yamato didn't seem deterred by this however, and merely picked up the bag - it just barely brushing the floor - and made as if to walk back to Alcor-

Before something else caught his eye.

It seemed they were selling some little 'snacks' that went with tea on the side as well. Some Yamato recognised, others... he didn't. Intrigued, he made his way over there, lugging the bag after him. Tempted... tempted...

...

Fuck it. He'll buy all of those as well!]

[jumyouboshi]

[Alcor was momentarily relieved when Yamato looked as if he was going to make his way back to him, only to spot him...wandering off...somewhere else...

...with his passcard...

...A sigh and a press of his hand to his face, Alcor floated there too, following Yamato, trying to see what he was going to purchase this time. And to gently reprimand him if need be.]

[bittydragon]

[Snacks were bought.

Lots

and lots

of snacks.

So a second large bag was added, and Alcor was left a little less rich when the passcard was returned to Yamato. He didn't even feel guilty about it - hell, Yamato didn't realise that what he was doing was irresponsible and rude. In fact, he was feeling a bit of a thrill from buying things that he had always been curious about, but constantly refused.

What else... could he buy? He'll see what he could get until it was almost physically impossible for him to carry everything!]

[jumyouboshi]

[...And what Yamato bought were too many snacks for his liking. Or their wallet's liking, rather. So, without further ado, or even a warning, Alcor promptly teleported right behind Yamato, expression on his face neutral.]

...Two bags, hm?

[bittydragon]

[Yamato twitched at the abrupt arrival, and turned around to give Alcor an equally neutral expression]

...yes.

[No point denying it. Yamato held the bags a little tighter, as if worried that they'd be confiscated from him]

I just... required some extra... items...

[jumyouboshi]

[Alcor nodded...and did nothing. He recognized that Yamato was far livelier during the festival than during, well, nearly all the time they spent together at home. He could understand when one was simply excited about the freedom granted to them that they hadn't had before.

Ah, and Yamato Hotsuin was never granted such freedom. Instead, he had many restrictions placed upon him...and who's fault was that? Alcor knew the answer better than anyone else.]

...I see.

[A rather awkwardly long pause, as if he was debating with himself about something.]

...Are you thirsty? I can hold a bag for you.

[With that, he held out one of the cups of tea he was levitating, towards Yamato.]

[bittydragon]

[There was a bit of hesitance at that offer - Yamato was unsure if this was a clever way to confiscate a bag off of him as punishment - but, no. Alcor was not that sly. Not to him, anyway.

Yamato set both bags down at his feet, and reached out to take the cup of tea. With it firmly in his hands, he hid his mouth behind it, mumbling;]

You can carry both, if you want. They're heavy.

[jumyouboshi]

[And by "can", Yamato most likely meant "will", but that was alright with Alcor. He picked both of them up with one hand, seemingly effortlessly. Of course, his abilities helped in that regard.

...They could afford to indulge for the day. Alcor had months of saved up stipend, courtesy of not needing to pay for anything to sustain him. Combined with Yamato's small stipend, they could afford to "splurge", or whatever term humans used for excessive spending in a short amount of time.]

...There are a great many items of interest here.

[bittydragon]

[Yamato nodded - almost hopefully]

Yes. It's interesting what civilians get up to, isn't it? I have always wanted to see but-

[Yamato quietened abruptly, and sipped his tea. He shouldn't express such open interest in civilian things, lest he be seen craving a civilian lifestyle. Furthest thing from the truth but, he couldn't help but be... curious...]

[jumyouboshi]

[Alcor slowly nodded, and spoke in a rather quiet voice.]

...But you were born with many restrictions.

[The fault was his, he would certainly admit it. He raised his voice, speaking in his normal tone after that moment of guilt.]

Haha...It is fine to show interest in such things. This is human culture, surrounding us...fascinating, yes?

[bittydragon]

[Yamato nodded after a pause, and his expression slowly shifted from cautious into something a lot more... childishly inquisitive]

You know a considerable deal about it, don't you?

[jumyouboshi]

[...He shook his head.]

...Not at all. You humans have far more to teach me. It is something that continually eludes me, though I do not mind. Nothing gives me more pleasure than seeing man's civilization grow and prosper in such a way.

[Ah, the oh-so-familiar beginnings of what would certainly be a long-winded speech about how he had come to observe mankind, and his thoughts on it...]

[bittydragon]

[Yamato swiftly nipped it at the bud]

Then let us observe the rest of the festival. Maybe we will find other interesting things to buy?

[jumyouboshi]

[His face fell for a moment when interrupted, but Alcor quickly rebounded with another smile on his face.]

...Very well. Let us go, together.

[bittydragon]

[Yamato turned on his heel and started walking without saying a word, his cup of tea in his hands, and his head already swivelling about to take in the sights as they left the tea ceremony tent.

...he still had Alcor's passcard in his possession as well]

[jumyouboshi]

......

[...Of course Yamato would still hang on to the passcard. Of course. With little choice but to follow, and two bags to carry, he floated behind Yamato as he exited the tea ceremony tent.

Alcor, for his part, would try to ensure that Yamato enjoyed his time here, like a normal human child, unbound from the restrictions of his family and duties for the time being. It was the least he could do to make up for his sins.]

[bittydragon]

[They came rather close to a face painting stall, where there was a queue of excited children. Yamato stared at it in mild confusion, trying to puzzle out why the other children looked happy. What enjoyment could they have in paint being splashed over their face? Wouldn't it be itchy and uncomfortable? Not to mention all the stains that would happen if one rubbed at their face, and touched objects afterwards...]

Why are they doing that?

[jumyouboshi]

[Face-painting...Alcor knew it was a common practice in tribal times, given his observation of human history, but indeed, it was curious as to why they would continue it in the civilization they nurtured now. Plus, it didn't seem like the sort of tribal face painting he had seen back then, or during war. Instead, there were...designs, of all shapes and sizes. Truthfully, he didn't quite know.]

...I'm not sure. In modern times, such temporary bodily decoration is more amusing than practical to the bearer.

[bittydragon]

Amusing? Civilians are odd.

[Yamato loses interest almost immediately after that, moving past the face painting stall - only to see a candy floss stall next to it. His attention is immediately grabbed by the bright pink]

[jumyouboshi]

[Alcor turned his attention to the cotton candy stall as well, noting Yamato's sudden interest.]

...Do you want to sample it?

[...Best to bring the idea up quickly.]

[bittydragon]

[Yamato nodded rapidly, surprised at the offer, but not willing to let Alcor take it back after a moment of thought]

Yes!

[Um, ah, that was a bit enthusiastic and childish. Ahem]

Ah, I mean... yes.

[jumyouboshi]

[Alcor let out a small laugh. Only around him would Yamato admit to having such compulsions, shown by a small smile or something else. He floated up to the vendor, bags in tow on one arm, and gestured for Yamato to follow him up there.

He'd let Yamato handle the communicating part of their venture.]

[bittydragon]

[Not the wisest of decisions Alcor.

Yamato went up to the stall with confidence, since he had two earlier purchases under his belt. He held up the passcard and said quite firmly;]

For two.

[He didn't know what the fuck it was or called, so his brusque order would have to do : |]

[jumyouboshi]

[The vendor, thankfully, was used to urgent orders, especially during hectic times such as festivals, so while he was dutifully carrying the order out, Alcor blinked and turned to Yamato.]

Two...?

[Ah, yes. He had momentarily forgotten that he himself counted...or he just didn't care about himself in the first place. He knew that Yamato knew that he didn't need to eat anything anyway, but...perhaps it was a way of showing that he indeed was only being kind and playing with him.]

[bittydragon]

[The vendor was swift, which Yamato was appreciative of, and when the transaction was complete, Yamato now had two sets of candy floss - one of which he held up to Alcor with an expectant expression]

Here. Take it. I know you don't eat, but if you are able to ingest tea without harmful effects, you can at the very least try human food as well.