[Open, Major Event] 12 June 2066

[geistnet]

Over the course of the last week, you'll have likely noticed the buzz and excitement that's been building all around Metro Manila -- if you've been around awhile, you know what time of the year it is. If you're new: well, this is an experience you're sure to enjoy.

The festive mood surrounding Philippine Independence Day is hard to miss. Wander around the metropolis and you'll note that the streets are filled with tourists and locals; turn one corner and you'll see parades, turn another and you may be treated to performances set up on strategically placed stages.

As for Falner, the colors of the Philippine flag seem to be everywhere you look: the kids who live or study at the estate are mostly running around with their faces painted. If you wander down towards the Fair Grounds in the South District, there are a couple of booths set up offering anything from body paint and temporary tattoos to local delicacies. West District establishments The King's Rest and Liquidated also have special treats aligned with the theme of the day. There's also talk about the annual street party which will be held over at the Baywalk later this evening, and the younger initiates are abuzz over the yearly light show held over Manila Bay that showcase reenactments of all the major battles all the way up to the Darkest Vigil.

Independence Day is also not all that's being celebrated, because for Keepers of the Vigil and supernatural communities all over the world, today marks the second anniversary of Arcis Fortress City.

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[sureties]

[ That is very true. On both counts. ]

They're better men than myself, if that's the case.

[ Training greenhorns not to get killed while on the field, yes? Being stuck in a classroom and teaching them the finer points of history -- no thanks. ]

[fastenough]

Or better women than me in one thing.

[ Because she's awesome at pretty much everything, ayup. ]

[sureties]

[ He'll drink to that and down the rest of his bottle.

As he's opening another beer for himself though, he's catching sight of a rather disgruntled looking young redhead some tables away.

Casting a look at you, Madame Director. ]

Someone looks upset at that last mistake. [ Much amuse. Lighting up a cigarette now and offering his pack your way. Not your brand but they're damn good smokes. ]

[fastenough]

[ Following his gaze as she's taking one of those fags. ]

His companion for the evening seems to agree with him, in her own quiet way. Makes me wonder why they're not playing.

[sureties]

[ Casting a glance over the set of teams currently participating. ]

Might be they came in late. By my count the slots are all filled.

[ Mostly dumbasses. But he won't say that out loud. ]

[fastenough]

Then it really is a shame that they've generally been filled up with stupid people.

[ Then, a glance over at the bouncy blond vampire: ]

Or new overachievers.

[sureties]

[ Oh, he saw her. A little too enthusiastic about getting the answers right.

Good on you, girl, but you're branding n00b all over your pretty and perky face.

That's a chuckle and a sigh from this one. ]

Oh, the smell of new blood in the evening. Almost makes me feel old.

Just, almost. [ Over his not-dead body. ]

[fastenough]

Well, it makes me happy that I never hit that phase, or ended up being That Girl.

[ 100% Pure Bitch, this one is. ]