falnerestate | [Open, Major Event] 12 June 2066

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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[You are amusing him to no end, kid. Wait 'til you meet the werewolves...]

I maintain that there is absolutely nothing wrong with weed so long as you do it responsibly. Kind of like [Pointing at your drink.] rum. Anyway, Erin, was it? Yeah, honestly, don't you agree things are working out for you here? So far, anyway.

[ He frowns. He doesn't like when people call him by his actual first name, it's just... weird. ]

Didn't we have this conversation like, a month ago? [ Like, briefly, maybe, before you had to go back to space for the millionth time. (But it's really because he ran the fuck away when he saw you in the distance.) ]

I don't recall it being much of a conversation though. But fine, I'll phrase it differently: how are you doing?

[Hey, at least this question's sincere.]

Fine, I guess.

[ Have a shrug. ]

Beats being an orphan on the streets with nothing to eat.

Edited (wow redundant) 2014-08-24 11:09 (UTC)

That's good to hear.

[And then he cocks his head at you curiously.]

Wait, you aren't in one of my classes, are you?

[ He stiffens and there is a look of absolute terror on his face. ]

Fuck, I hope not. [ He's trying to remember his class list and the corresponding instructors for them. ]

[He quickly checks his class list on his tablet, and true enough, your name isn't on it.

Damn, how disappointing.]

How come you didn't take Intermediate Weapons?

Are you teaching that class?

Are you gonna say that's why you didn't take it?

[Nah, he figured you for a not-really-into-weapons kid, but he can pretend otherwise...]

Yyyyyyyyyep.

[ He pops that last p and he grins before finishing the last of his jack and coke.

Except you know. He really isn't the type to hurt people. Verbally, sure. Physically? Not really. ]

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You wound me. I am an excellent teacher.

[He doesn't sound all that wounded though. He's just twisting your tail a bit.]

Yeah? On what? Fucking kidnapping kids off the street?

[Yeah, he's sorry he's not more sorry about that, kid.]

Heh. Trust me, if any other Zangyaku operative found you you'd either be dead or still be in the hospital. Like if, say, the guy who drove you around your first day here found you. Don't expect you to be grateful [... he does, maybe a bit] though.

Who's your mentor?

Oh, yeah, thanks for reminding me that you just kicked me out of your fucking spaceship! That was very enjoyable. [ :T

....And yeah, not gonna go into detail about that car ride, nope. ]

Not you, definitely. [ Unless the Kaiser, 108, Tohru, Aria Skye or Rilea Heartnet-Duskrider says no, he'll definitely not ask you. :| ]

You're welcome. [A serene smile.] I trust you're smart enough to know why, anyhow. So! Did Lia or 108 want to take you on?

[There's a reason why he only mentioned those names: it's subtle advice. He knows you're Mastigos, so you might want to go with Mastigos mages.

Also, yes, he just first-named the Kaiser. You don't have to know that he doesn't feel comfortable enough doing that to her face yet, though, even if she had said it would be fine.

No hard feelings with not picking him, really. He only regrets that he won't have someone who could inherit his awesome Lasers of Destruction rotes.]

[ Go fuck yourself.

Also, not even gonna ask why you have the balls to call the Kaiser by her first name wow. ]

I haven't actually asked them yet. I'm asking the Kaiser tomorrow.

Good luck with that, then. Although... Lia might have an awe-inspiring resting bitch face, but she's really nice. And I'm not just saying that because she has a piece of her soul in me.

[Not explaining that, nope.]

Though I suppose you could also consider my father. But if you think my "kidnapping" [Airquotes that.] you is bad, probably wanna hold off on mentoring under him for... maybe five, six years?

[Seriously, The Assassin.]

......You have a piece of her soul in you... how?

[ Because he Has To Know ok? ]

And you know what? I actually like Mister Fukuzawa. I think I'll go ask him, too.

[ Maybe it says something that this kid would go to Tohru first before you, Taning. ]

... you do know about Legacies, right? And your funeral, kid. Just remember that I was his student before I became his son, and look what it did to me. I used to be such a spineless guy, too...

[On second thought...]

Actually, you know what, go for it. You never know, right.

I've read about them? Kind of? [ Not much; he sort of fell asleep because it was 3 in the morning, and he hasn't gone back to read up on it again because there's so many things to read about he can't even. ]

I think I will. [ Only if the Kaiser says no, though. ] I'm not spineless like you.

[He laughs at you, only because the last person to call him spineless ended up without a spine. You're just adorable.

Also, he's laughing because the thought of you learning under Tohru is precious, but so is the thought of you interning under Lia.

He'll stop laughing after a few seconds, though. After that, his expression becomes questioning.]

How much have you learned of your Primary Arcana? You strike me as the studious type, you should have learned at least a bit by now.

[ He's glaring at you through the top of his glass as he slowly drinks his jack and coke. You are the most horrible person ever.

Still, he doesn't know why exactly he's entertaining you. Possibly because he's buzzed. ]

A bunch. Mind and Space is kinda fun... and I think I can almost communicate telepathically!

[ Almost. Not quite there yet. ]

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