[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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Comments

[therealbrianna]

Interesting would be the word for it on a good day. Most of the time, they're just annoying.

[ Getting a Look on her face now. Most Fae don't fly by her book. You know her history. ]

[naberus]

And how many good days have they had, by your book?

[She knows that look, and likes it.

[therealbrianna]

On a regular basis?

[ Pretending to think now, with that little smirk that would tell anybody with a brain that there's a reason why she's Wolfborn, and one of the Fairest. ]

I'd say two in a month. Maybe three, if they're particularly good.

[naberus]

Perhaps I will go with you sometime, then, if the courts are as abjectly infuriating as you say. It could prove to be quite instructional.

[Instructional in the ways of graceful violence, she means.]

[therealbrianna]

[ Catching the way that you use the word "instructional", and this is kind of you, so...

Hee. ]

Oh, you definitely should. I would be honored to have you with me during one of my engagements there.

[naberus]

The pleasure is all mine, Lady Lopez.

[Said with a respectful little bow. Such a perfect gentlewoman, this demon.]

[therealbrianna]

I guess that means that Taning will have to come too?

[ Which is okay by her, and probably can't be avoided since you guys are joined to the brain, right... ]

[naberus]

I think he would be rather too busy to come, what with his... escapades in outer space. There is also the matter of his young pup. His spouse is rather unhappy with his extended absences, come to that.

[There is a faint hint of amusement in her face at this. That's what you get, Taning, for being away far too long from your frankly quite wonderful wife. Lionesses don't like it when the lion isn't around.]

[therealbrianna]

[ Oh, right. ]

There is that! I guess it'll just be a girl date, then.

[ :D :D :D ]

[naberus]

[... You have a way with words that is entirely your own, Brianna. That commands a measure of respect.]

It seems so. I look forward to it, Lady.

[She really does.

She'll walk in silence with you for now, content to field whatever concerns you might have, should you have them.]