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

[destinedwaters]

There had been plenty of convincing involved in even getting her this far. That this wasn't a dream, that she was no longer lost within the darkness and clinging on to the hope of being reunited with those she cherished most once the darkness faded around her. So much time had passed since then, so many faces and voices that had nearly been forgotten until she recalled her name--recalled theirs in the bright light before meeting the man in a mask and awakening here. Finding herself in a new city and being taken to some government building and given a few things wasn't exactly new, though the last two times it was more of awakening with those items or having to find them herself.

Getting a small typed explanation on the COMP was definitely a welcomed change of pace, even though not much seemed known just yet. However, the words said about why they were having a festival... it's what hit the closest to home. So after hiding the shades offered for until her eyes could adjust to the sunlight again in her kimono and changing (not exactly in that order, mind), she too was wandering around in the festival. We won't talk about how she got there, okay. One of her skills without a Persona is Teleporting short distances.

''Be thankful for what you have, however small it might be,' huh...'

The wayfinder she tucked under the folds of her clothing felt heavy, but for as long as they are apart... she would at least try to enjoy herself and to smile again. For them, and for herself. Though really, she should probably focus on finding a job to support herself first...
fuck it, let's party because hey, FREE FOOD 8D
...Okay, so the free food wasn't helping her more, ahem, "logical" approach. What would you expect from someone who had lived off ice cream ingredients for a few years?

[greyerrant]

A huge armored figure is helping himself to quite a bit of food nearby, not removing his helm to eat it, just stuffing it into pockets in a massive belt that is hung around his waist, which also carries several munitions magazines, grenades, and a huge, toothed sword of brutal design.

[destinedwaters]

Okay... that is definitely something she has never seen before. Even before she fell into the darkness. Silently, she wonders if all those weapons are truly necessary at the moment, but considering she can just calls hers... not going to judge.

"...Trying to save some money?" Honestly just a guess, and trying to start casual conversation.

With a guy in a suit of armor.

...Just another Tuesday.

[greyerrant]

"Yes." He seems rather taciturn, as he continues to stuff food into the pouches, the nod once, apparently having gathered sufficient rations.

"I'm unused to the logistical difficulties of this place."

[poweryetunknown]

Neku had wandered towards the festival as well, drawn by the music rather than the need to be convinced. He still couldn't believe that everyone could see him, that he could interact with people - from what he could tell he was alive again.

... Holy crap was that shoyu ramen? He headed over and grabbed a bowl, not really watching where he was going. He was still used to people just ignoring whatever space he was in, so he bumped into the young woman with a small yelp.

"Hey, w - ... uh. Sorry."

[destinedwaters]

The music was a good excuse too, not going to lie. Though she wasn't exactly a huge fan of it herself, she could appreciate it all the same. The people accidentally bumping into her wasn't abnormal either, except-

"-whoa." She blinks, startled. Oddly enough, only a little of the ramen splashed on her geta. Ow ow hot foot-

"I-it's okay." She looks up, and it's...hard to forget that head of hair and headphones, though she doesn't remember ever seeing him without a mask. "Are you alright-?"

Does she ask if he recalls-? ...She would only be so lucky if he did, and the last time they spoke, he might have been a little upset with her. So, maybe she'd just wait and see? After all, Riku hadn't remembered the city of dreams.

[poweryetunknown]

He nods, looking a little embarrassed. "Guess I wasn't looking where I was going. Uh - it didn't burn you too bad, did it?"

He backs up a little bit, trying to get a little personal space. This is weird. So many people around... it's a little overwhelming.