[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

[bloodsinger]

[ In Sophie's defense, she does stay silent for ten entire minutes. ]

By the way...am I supposed to have a mentor? Nobody has said a thing about it.

[ Sorry Yulia, you looked like you were ready to talk again.

Not really ]

[bostova]

[ Bozhe moi, can't she go quiet for more than ten minutes though. ]

You are expected to find one.

[ Although, she was given names when she'd become a Bladian. Names, because, while they were two separate people, you can actually just count them as one unit. ]

[bloodsinger]

Me, find one.

[ Oh, she's so screwed. Her silence makes that much obvious. ]

It needs to be a Bladian, I suppose?

[bostova]

Ideally, yes.

[ ..... ]

I could give you names, but what will you give me in return?

[bloodsinger]

[ This is not the kind of conversation she was expecting. ]

Somehow I don't think you're the sort that would be satisfied with eternal gratitude.

[bostova]

[ Smiiiiiile. ]

That would be correct.

[bloodsinger]

Then...

[ Oh for fuck's sake. ]

You be my mentor. It's actually kind of genius if you think about it.

[bostova]

What?

[ No, really, what?? ]

[bloodsinger]

Well, you don't really like me that much.

[ Right? ]

So I know you will push me and work me until I'm half dead. Couldn't ask more for mentor than knowing they won't just do a half assed attempt, really.

[ Totes.

Genius. ]

[bostova]

[ To be fair, when she had her mentors, they actively tried to kill each other every night.

So. ]

I suppose I could use some... entertainment every now and then.

[ A pause, then a slight tilt of her head to the side. ] Which program are you with, again? The ASC?

[bloodsinger]

[ Was this a mistake? It feel a bit like a mistake. ]

Yeah, let's call it entertainment. And I'm ASC.

[bostova]

So tell me, Little Miss ASC. [ She turns to fully face you, now. One hand on her hip, the other holding her cigarette. ]

What exactly do you want to learn? Depending on your answer, I might agree and be your mentor.

[bloodsinger]

[ Standing up now. Ohshit. ]

What do I want to learn? Everything? I'm not even kidding, if you think you're good at it, I want to learn how to do it.

[ She's 100% serious about this. ]

[bostova]

[ Lifts an eyebrow. ]

Try again.

[bloodsinger]

[ Damn? ]

{ Perhaps you should try for a simpler, more focused answer? }

Jeez, okay.

I want to learn how to fight better than I already do. A lot better.

[bostova]

Why?

[bloodsinger]

Why?

[ Why do you have to make all the complicated questions, Yulia? ]

Sigma!?!?!

{ I fight to keep you safe and explore the depths of our relationship, as well as to learn more about the links that binds us and right the wrongs done unto ourselves and- }

Holy shit okay already!

Well...I want to get into Zangyaku. I don't feel nowhere near prepared for that as it is right now.

[bostova]

[ Because she likes making peoples' lives hell. ]

Why?

[ :) ]

[bloodsinger]

[ Gosh darn it Bostova. ]

Now you're just messing with me.

[ But she should probably try not to antagonize her. Probably. ]

Why not?

[bostova]

Answer the question, Morgenstern.

[ She's serious. ]

[bloodsinger]

Why Zangyaku or why I don't feel ready?

[ >:1 ]

[bostova]

All of it.

[ She can do this all day. ]

[bloodsinger]

Zangyaku is the more demanding and dangerous conspiracy. I like challenges and to be the best at whatever I try, so gunning for the top of the top is what I do.

[ There, that's one down. ]

I don't feel ready exactly for the same reasons I want to get there; it's demanding and I need to be at the top of my class. Plus you're in there, so if anyone can help me understand what it takes, that would be you.

[bostova]

And if you don't get in?

[bloodsinger]

I'll keep trying until I get in. Netsach looks like an awesome conspiracy too, so it's not like it would be the worst tragedy of my life.