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

[misery_hates_company]

"They bring you luck! It's quite straight-forward, dear." Of course, it would make no sense to state whether it was good luck or BAD luck. "They come with a free fortune attached! Who doesn't like a fortune, hmm?"

[endears]

... Somehow, it feels like she both answered his question and ignored it all in one stroke. Still, a fortune does sound pretty tempting.

"Then, how much are they again?"

[misery_hates_company]

"Oh, it's quite reasonable for such an amazing potion, I should think." It's hard to say if it is or not. She gives a price that sort of teeters on the edge of being overpriced and not. "So what do you say? Get in the spirit of things, hmm?"

[endears]

"Well, when you put it like that..." He isn't sure what to think right now, honestly. In any case... "I'm sorry, but that's a little out of my price range; maybe some other time?" What is having money.

[misery_hates_company]

She sighs, a long-suffering sigh. "Festival only offer, I'm afraid! But perhaps I can cure some of your other ailments sometime -- should you have the money for it. Or the materials." Apparently she's not about the freebies.

[endears]

He can tell, really. "Ah... what sort of materials would you need for something like that, exactly?" That sort of knowledge might come in handy, after all.

[misery_hates_company]

Oh ho. We have a willing servant assistant here! "Ah, that's the rub, isn't it? A stranger in a strange land, that's me. How should I know what works unless I can study all the materials I can get? And all these demons running around are BOUND to have some unique aspects to their... selves, shall we say."

She ponders, then snaps her fingers. "Tell you what. You bring me some materials I've never seen before. Something from some of these strange creatures, perhaps, or a plant of some sort -- although that might be difficult, since I've already done quite a bit of scouting of our main nature preserve myself. Bring me those, and I might give you a reasonable discount on any potions I can make from what you bring? How's that sound, hmmm?"

Nothing better than finding other folks to do your dirty work.

[endears]

... Why does he feel like he just walked into something awful here?

Well, having a chance to be useful means he doesn't care! Even if he has no idea how he'll go about this.

"That... might be fun! I mean, I can't make any promises, but I can definitely give it a shot! Was sort of stuff have you already seen, miss?" There'd be nothing more disappointing that finding something only to learn she'd already encountered it.

[misery_hates_company]

Hook. Line. Sinker.

"I'll send you a list at some point. A few images. I think that should be sufficient, don't you?" She has to admit this "internet" thing is most useful in these situations. Technology does have its purposes, it seems.

[endears]

Like a lamb to the slaughter, more like.

"That could work, I guess!" He smiles, despite his concerns. "Should we introduce ourselves then, Miss?" They're working together (sort of) now after all!! "I'm Aoba Kuronuma."

[misery_hates_company]

"My name is simply Misery. Never mind it too much, it doesn't mean much." Not anymore, anyway. "I think this will prove to be a very fruitful relationship."

Of course, she never specifies for WHOM.

[endears]

A shame he hasn't even considered that possiblity. Not at all.

"I'd like that, Misery-san! Ah, if I wanted to get in touch, where could I find you?"

[misery_hates_company]

"Just pay me a visit in the Libra apartments at 5-09! And do knock. I won't be held accountable for the consequences if you don't."

Scary.

[endears]

"Eh..." That was a joke, right? Surely.

"Well, knocking's only common courtesy, isn't it?"

[misery_hates_company]

"Of course." Especially for a moody and rather antisocial witch.

[endears]

Hang on, he should probably share too.

"Oh, and for me, I live in Pisces 9-10. Misery-san's free to visit anytime!"

[misery_hates_company]

"Ah, yes, certainly."

Don't hold your breath, kid. Unless she needs something in the middle of the night, anyway.

[endears]

That might end badly.

"So, uh, what do you think of this place, Misery-san?"