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

[electricyousei]

Why are you wearing women's clothing?

Did someone sell that to you instead of a hakama? If so, show me who so I can talk to them about playing pranks on foreigners.

[canteachyoumore]

[The second time he's been addressed about his dress... Perhaps it was unusual.]

I was aware that one must address formally to an occasion such as this, yet I had never done so previously. My sister insisted we attempt the local wear and we found a cheerful salesman to assist us in our endeavor. Her clothing is not so traditional in its style, and I hadn't gathered that there was gender distinctions between the clothing used for festivals, so perhaps we do appear a little... odd.

[this was pretty expensive to boot. that salesman's probably cracking up about these loser foreigners right now.]

[electricyousei]

Hrm, would you like assistance finding something a bit more masculine?

Or in getting a refund from whoever sold that to you. In a lot of cultures I don't think it would matter, but Asian ones tend to have very well defined gender roles and can get.... Odd when they are challenged.

[canteachyoumore]

I will just give this to one of my sisters once the festival is through. [Such a pity. He was growing to really like the fabric.] And I will ask specifically for a male's costume next time. However, something a little more masculine would be nice for the time being, thank you very much.

[electricyousei]

Perhaps we could find a Hakama that looks similar. That way you would still have something that matched your sister.

[canteachyoumore]

That sounds like an acceptable idea. [matching though... it's never bothered him that they all matched, since it was the attire of the Velvet Room, but maybe--

no he wouldn't look god in any other color, he's sure.]

[electricyousei]

[She nods a bit]

Then shall we be off, or do you want to alert your siblings?

[canteachyoumore]

[He hesitates for a moment - well, they would be fine! Elizabeth had danced away herself, and no doubt Margaret was whittling the time away doing something she was an expert in...]

No, let us go. My sisters are busy with their own activities.

[electricyousei]

[Ruri nods for a bit, then looks at the crowd, and then to Theodore]

All right then, I believe I saw a clothing store a few blocks back. Do you require a map or should I just stay close?

[canteachyoumore]

Neither will be a problem. Your presence is rather distinct among this company. [The less you know the better.]

Go at your own pace.

[electricyousei]

Is it? Perhaps some sort of tracking method you learned in your previous vocation as an attendant? I guess its not important.

[She shrugs and starts for shops]