Autumn Festival (OPEN)

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Who: EVERYONE
Where: Virgo Ward
Summary: Autumn Festival Log! You're all invited!
Warnings: MELONS
Ahh Autumn. The time for harvest, and the normal national holiday that falls on the 24th and 25th. Demons? Angels? Magic? Well nothing's been put on pause, but even the Anoli need to relax once in a while...

With that free time, what's a newcomer like you to do?

Well Hinoto-Ri has much to offer! As they seem to be the only standing city in...well, anywhere, they've tried to merge and adapt as many festivals around the world as they can.

Ergo this Fall festival is a mixture of everything the world could offer. Corn on the cob, Pumpkins, Yaki Imo (Oven-Roasted Sweet Potatoes), Ramen stands, Falafel, caramelized apples...

A giant dragon is tied down in the middle of the waters. At night, you can see a few pixies hover close to it, keeping other monsters at bay. The streets have been decorated as well.

But most importantly, the upper Virgo Ward has been turned in a giant festival area...even more so than usual! Now the millions of stalls don't just try to sell things to you, they sell things to you thematically with this fall! Giant pumpkins and fresh produce made in Libra and Capricorn..did you know that Capicorn has an amazing giant apple orchid, protected by the office of Wands and Swords? Try out some free samples! One taste is enough to convince you that having Persona to irrigate the fields ass a crispness to the fruit..right? Winter outfits...hats are in this year! Listen to some of the new music groups, and get pumped for the upcoming movies!

There is giant mooncake in the middle of all the tents and stalls. Don't worry about the money! Everything's free today! It is a time for sharing and family and...

...being thankful for what you have. No matter how small it might be.

For a city of survivors, Hinoto-Ri is certainly trying to have a good time.

You should join them.

Comments

[baniichan]

Although he had gotten the chance to talk to a few people, there was still no sign of Kotetsu. Barnaby let out a slow breath and tried not to look as anxious as he felt. Logically, Kotetsu could handle himself just fine. Even with his knack for getting into trouble, the man had a way of pulling through -- or, at the very least, attracting enough attention for Barnaby to come to his rescue.

This was still ridiculous, though. Barnaby was glad he hadn't let the man stuff him into one of those yukata. He would have been uncomfortable on top of annoyed.

Frowning, Barnaby glanced down at the text message he'd typed.

If I don't hear from you soon, I'm leaving. That sounded firm and to the point, so he hit "send". Once he received notification that the message had been delivered, Barnaby looked up and surveyed the crowd again.

After a few minutes, he caught sight of the young woman he'd spoken to his first day here. If memory served correctly, they'd also been placed in the same group that night. Barnaby smoothly walked up beside her and paused long enough to make eye contact.

"Hi," he greeted with a slight incline of his head. "Sorry to intrude, but I don't suppose you've seen my companion anywhere, have you? He's an old man wearing a hat, vest, and a green dress shirt."

[empressive]

She was getting the slightly uncomfortable feeling of being watched, and it only took a look around the area to spot the blone man watching her. He was from the first night and mission they spent here wasn't he? Barnaby looked vaguely familiar.

"No, I'm sorry. I haven't seen anyone fitting that description yet. They could be around here somewhere."

She paused, giving a once over. No Yutaka, and he doesn't seem like he's from Japan.

"You're the man from the first night, correct?"