event five | Make a Wish

[chims]

CHARACTERS: EVERYONE (holyrelic)
DATE: July 4th - 8th
RATING: PG
SUMMARY: There's a rumor of an event going around from NPC to NPC. There seems to be quite the party over at Δ Sacred Love's Cassiopeia! Perhaps it'll be a good time to check things out?

Once one makes their way to Δ Sacred Love's Cassiopeia they're greeted first with the sight of a starry sky along with a curtain of bamboo and what looked like a shrine off in the distance. Near a lantern lit path is a table with some calligraphy brushes and paper; there are already paper wishes tied upon the bamboo by NPCs wishing for better armor/weapons or maybe the member address of one of those cute Blade Brandiers walking around.

There's a shrine just past the walkway, lit with lanterns and filled to the brim with food and games stalls. Delicious aromas fill the shrine even as the sound of various games (shoot the star, hoop throwing and the occasional chim petting stall) serve as cheerful background music. There are a couple of branching paths but all of it leads to an exit on the other side of the shrine. At the final gate sits one cheerful looking Flick Reaper who hands out raffles to players regardless of whether they want to keep it or not ('it's all right,' he says, 'the tickets that are thrown away respawn anyway!'). It takes a bit of attention grabbing before he remembers to mention the prize in the raffle; a brand new steambike ready and waiting for a new owner. His raffle booth marks the end of the festival stalls.

Outside once more, the players are greeted with a large clearing and small lake that was previously hidden behind the shrine. With picnic blankets set out it seems that there might be show later on... Perhaps getting some snacks and enjoying some games might be a good way to spend your time before the show. There are, after all, quite a few prizes to be won ranging from simple stuffed dolls and generic items to middle tier weapons and armor as grand prizes.

One last thing; upon walking past the calligraphy table the guests will find themselves dressed in simple summer yukatas instead of their armor. The weather is warm and comfortable and the costume is theirs to keep along with any prizes won!

[ooc: as always, don't forget to tag yourself in when you reply to this log!

For everyone participating in the raffle for a brand new steambike please leave a number between 1-100 in your subject header!

To sum up everything; simply participating will net you a new 'Summer Yukata' costume fitted to your character's color scheme and style. Minor prizes at the stalls include generic items and toys while major prizes can range from accessories to armor to weapons (provided you have the skill to best the odds). There will be FIREWORKS to ICly mark the end of the event so no worries about not knowing when this thing is over for the characters. Remembering; backtagging is a-okay! ]

Comments

Siri usesTAIL-WAG~?

[noisyclockhands]

[ that does make him turn, but the smile he is sharing is - wobbly, eyes cast to your temple, or some other place ]

It isn't that I wanted to tal. I wanted to spend some time with you.

...and it's super adorable, but... what are you even trying to pull here??

[brightfuture]

I... believe the same rule would apply, either way. [ it takes some effort to make it sound casual enough.

none, however, to stay quiet for a longer moment. He's quite good at this by now. ] ... I don't want to fight with you. [ hastily ] Or... or with anyone else, really.

it is supposed to get me more tsunri~! naturally!

[noisyclockhands]

Even when people look at you directly..it's not a given that who they see is actually you.

[ Of course you don't, you're too earnest for that ] I told you that I wanted to be your friend!

The original isn't enough? ;~;

[brightfuture]

[ an exclamation mark for an exclamation mark!! ] -- But you never gave me a chance to respond!

It doesn't... [ hanging his head. ] work that way just because... just because you say so.

but the original SLEEPS what am I supposed to do during that time??

[noisyclockhands]

I like you and want to have fun with you.

Otherwise I wouldn't have made the guild with you in mind, or let you close to my little sister.

I dunno, SLEEP WITH, maybe..?!

[brightfuture]

[ the information overload makes Hope flinch in his seat in a manner so sudden, that for a second, a scenario with him hitting the ground seems oddly likely. ]

You don't even know anything about... [ me. w-watch him fumble with his hands, and then, turn his face in Oz' direction. ] ...Why? There are so many others.

Ohhhhh, can I pick which definition of that we'll go with~~?

[noisyclockhands]

Liking you doesn't stop me from befriending other people. Taiyou said that --I am his friend after all.

[ WE ARE NOT BLUSHING ] In any case, you befriend people so you can get to know them! That's the point of it.

... let me edit this thing and say that... hm, I *wonder*.

[brightfuture]

[ DO NOT EVEN DARE, it will only launch a chain reaction. It's enough that the corners of his mouth twitch dangerously, so very close to forming an actual smile--

--not yet, though, and combined with the (now dried) tears glistening on his face, that would probably make a bizarre image, anyway. ] That's not what I meant, but... nevermind.

oh~ did you forget to share your words with me in the subline..!!

[noisyclockhands]

Don't tell me you wanted to know why I like you.

[ that would be embarassing unless he gets to make an act out of it ]

NEVER, it was refreshing the page that erased my efforts...!! g o s h, also [1/2] because I cannn

[brightfuture]

[ In a way... that would be his question, yes. How you formed it, however? Too direct for his taste. ]

I s-said, nevermind...! [ t-totally stealing that trick with having your hair obscure your face. ] It's just -- I know it'll sound kinda weird now, but...

[2/2] I can do so many thinnngggs

[brightfuture]

[ somebody is struggling with words here. ]

I'm glad. That we get to… talk.

1/2 you mean like breaking my bunny~?

[noisyclockhands]

AAAAH! You actually said it, you really did!

[ stealing your trick of timing the tags hereeee then, fair is fair ]

now just say 'yes' Hope...and have some mighty fine balance too???!

[noisyclockhands]

[ LEANING CLOSE with his hands on your shoulders actually and somehow not falling

kind of a close thing though ] It's a lot of fun, right?! That's what I said the entire time!

... this is the most dynamic of friendships, arguing in one second, and saying 'yes' in the other!

[brightfuture]

[ was the shake so strong, or have his senses been dulled by the sudden outburst..? Either way, you must give him time to recover. ]

Huh..? [ and then, some more, just in case. ] I... guess..? [ Oh, Oz. If you were playing fair, you'd ask similar questions when he's in a state to actually answer them. ]

and then making a dynamic...de-entrance? de-climbance???

[noisyclockhands]

[ Oz would probably say more (but aren't the *~*~SPARKLES~*~* saying enough??) but

but..! gravity might not be their best friend, especially with how Oz has ignored it so far. Good thing there are bushes down there? ]

but first, rise from... THE BUSHES... WAIT, NO THIS IS NOT HOW IT LOOKS LIKE!!

[brightfuture]

[ Yeah, having needles impale into your skin in addition to already hurting limbs is the best thing ever~! ]

Ugh... [ rustle rustle. ] Wha... [ ...t is your hand doing on his face, for example? ] ouch--!

/SIGH so impatient, Hope..! this is why we have a bedroom in the guild!

[noisyclockhands]

Owowow-- That was almost as bad as the time I fell out of the second-storey window [ and why is he remembering that now?

annd he's rolling off of you (and your face) and onto his back ] Look at this, the fireworks! I'd almost forgotten about them.

and how is there suddenly only one culprit...?

[brightfuture]

[ Hope, being Hope, would probably complain a bit more, but... this was hardly the greatest impact he's experienced. ]

Tch, you sure pick great timing to bring that up. [ even so, his eyes follow the explosions, and it's not until a longer while has passed that he decides to lift himself up. ]

Oz can sparkle himself out of that role~

[noisyclockhands]

Not my fault that I had other things to pay attention to until now.

I thought it would be best not to wish to see them again...but I think it's alright now.

this isn't even an actual verb...!!!

[brightfuture]

[ it's his back that is turned now, and when he speaks, there's a clear ring of bitterness. ]

Be careful what you wish for. [ and then, he starts walking; you wouldn't really want to lose sight of him, do you? ]

that's what they said about 'party' too~

[noisyclockhands]

[ No, no, it's rude to leave like this, without a breakfast or a word! ] Personally, I think it's best not to expect anything.

Still, that just forces others to do your part and...it makes them feel lonely.

what are you even...

[brightfuture]

[ rebels gonna rebel. ] At least we agree on one thing.

[ may the telling silence that follows be your response - and, although it makes him stop for a brief moment, ] ... Staying here? [ he quickly resumes his steps. ]

.....as long as you remember the answer to that before the wedding happens

[noisyclockhands]

[ rebels gonna learn morning-after manners ] I haven't said that I expect bad things to happen.

Pessimism doesn't differ from optimism here [ following and trying not to laugh...! mostly succeeding but someone seems *~Pleased~* ]

WHERE DO YOU GET TEXTBOOKS FOR THAT?

[brightfuture]

[ w-will the member address suffice?? ] Good for you. [ a barely audible 'humph'. And just when this wonderful bond was getting stronger...!!

all things considered, the topic does a poor job at keeping Hope's spirits high. If anything, it only messes with his sense of direc-- good job, boy, you've been literally going in circles. ]

PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE IS SUPERIOR

[noisyclockhands]

[ Do you want to turn around and look at the expression on Oz' face? Do you??

Or can you imagine that he's grinning ] You know that you're supposed to take girls out for walks, right?