[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

[larue]

[ He's watching you with concern, if only because he's had front row seats to see just how attached yoh are to the kid. ]

Hikaru, [ soft, patient and with That particular tone ( read: talk to me, I don't care if you think it sounds silly or wrong, just-- ) ] Talk to me.

[icarusalsoflew]

[ And first, before talking to you, he'll slump against your body. ]

It hurts a little, every time she addresses me as her King. It didn't used to.

[ Or had it? Had he just ignored it for as long as he possibly could? It's hard to tell, at this point. ]

[larue]

[ Tucking your head under his chin now, and wrapping an arm around your shoulders. ]

You want to go inside for a bit? [ Saying that softly, even if his mind's already thinking where the two of you could go.

He's willing to bet that this might be a talk you'd prefer somewhere private. ]

[icarusalsoflew]

Just for a quick dinner. I can't stay around for too long... duty and all.

[ His connection to his Wardens has also informed him of something interesting. His mother is in the country for Independence Day. She might just call on him tonight. ]

Let's talk later. I need to get my thoughts on this together anyway.

[larue]

[ Dropping a quick kiss to the top of your head then. ]

I'm good with whatever you're good with. [ And he means it. You need space and time to think this thing over, he'll give you as much of it as you need — at least until he feels that there's a need for an intervention.

There isn't one at the moment, though. A need, that is. ]

What time's duty?

[ He's coming to his feet, and his hand is not leaving yours in the least. ]

[icarusalsoflew]

[ It's funny how, just a few years back, a conversation like this would have been incredibly uncomfortable, or it would have ended in a fight.

You've both come a long, long way. ]

Eight PM to midnight, although it's variable this time around.

[ 'Variable', coupled with a particular look in your direction. You know him well enough, by now, to know that this means could mean that he's expecting company of the Wolfborn kind. ]

[larue]

[ He's not going to press. You'll tell him... or you won't. Either way works for him these days. He doesn't have to know everything. ]

I guess I'll see you late then. [ He'll slide an arm around your shoulders now. ] I'll see you at the house?

[ He has to clarify, you know. Otherwise, he'll head to the manor. He's planning to drop in at Haven to catch Rethe's set at the Blacklight Party. ]

[icarusalsoflew]

Yeah.

[ And reaching out to wrap his hand around your arm and push himself up to kiss you on the cheek. ]

Love you.

[ The words come easier now than they ever have before. ]

[larue]

[ That was... nice. ]

I love you, too.

[ He's getting used to this being easy. Most days, it's a given; others, he still gets surprised. Six months go by fast, no matter what people say. ]