ɢᴇɪsᴛɴᴇᴛ | ᴘᴏᴡᴇʀᴇᴅ ʙʏ ᴠɪᴄᴇ ([personal profile] geistnet) wrote in [community profile] falnerestate2014-08-23 05:00 pm

[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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bloodsinger: (pic#7829875)

[personal profile] bloodsinger 2014-08-27 03:23 am (UTC)(link)
I would appreciate that.

[ And she means it. ]
scatterblade: (//011)

[personal profile] scatterblade 2014-08-27 03:29 am (UTC)(link)
Don't ever think that you're too fucked up to deserve having a shot at life, or that you won't ever have enough time to live well.

[ Easier said than done: she knows that. But in her experience, refusing to give in to the hunger on the pretense that she was better than her "condition" saw her through to the end. ]
Edited 2014-08-27 03:29 (UTC)
bloodsinger: (pic#8217503)

I guess you could roll to see Sophie's emotional reaction? She cracks down a little for a moment

[personal profile] bloodsinger 2014-08-27 12:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Sophie doesn't say anything for a moment, as that hits closer to home than she thought it would. Dark doubts rise for a moment in her mind, but she smothers them before they can break through. She's pretty good at keeping detached from her emotions anyway.

Still, it brings some uncomfortable ideas back. Sophie manages to smile though, although slightly bitterly.
]

I think I'm gonna write that one down to look at it now and then. Thanks, Liana. Or should I call you something more formal?

[ The question is serious, actually. ]
scatterblade: (//014)

Contested Roll Results: Sophie 1, Liana 10.

[personal profile] scatterblade 2014-08-27 12:30 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She sees that, if only because she's had way too long to sharpen her intuition. She chooses, though, not to comment. She knows that her advice is difficult to swallow, and these things take time. ]

Liana's fine.

[ She means it. Titles are for conspiracy politics and combat situations. A talk like this is personal. ]
bloodsinger: (pic#8217517)

totes obliterated

[personal profile] bloodsinger 2014-08-27 12:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Sophie doesn't say anything, hands idly busying themselves with the unopened bottle of vodka. It's only after a few minutes that she speaks again. ]

Can Bladians even get drunk? I haven't tried until tonight.
scatterblade: (//001)

#searingwind? XD

[personal profile] scatterblade 2014-08-28 05:57 am (UTC)(link)
[ Heh. ]

Thankfully, we can.

[ Yes, she said 'thankfully'. Being able to get drunk has its merits, okay. ]
bloodsinger: (pic#8217503)

#justbladianthings

[personal profile] bloodsinger 2014-08-30 12:30 am (UTC)(link)
Good to know. I don't usually drink, but when I do...

[ Bottoms up, yeah. ]
scatterblade: (//004)

[personal profile] scatterblade 2014-08-30 10:57 am (UTC)(link)
I know the feeling very well, although I personally think that I drink a lot more than I should.

[ She blames that on her father. Lovingly, of course. ]
bloodsinger: (pic#8217508)

[personal profile] bloodsinger 2014-09-02 05:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Considering I've seen how most people here smoke basically all the time...I don't think I can judge you or anything.

[ She might even be a smoker, too. ]
scatterblade: (//001)

[personal profile] scatterblade 2014-09-03 08:07 am (UTC)(link)
[ Chuckles. ]

To be honest, even if you DID, I can't say that I could bring myself to care too much. I love my vices, so~

[ Teasing, of course. ]
bloodsinger: (pic#8217482)

[personal profile] bloodsinger 2014-09-03 04:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Don't worry, my ego is not that fragile.

[ She doesn't really see the point of smoking, but anyway. To each its own. ]

How about hangovers? Is that still on the plate?
scatterblade: (//005)

[personal profile] scatterblade 2014-09-04 01:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, definitely. I wouldn't really recommend going THAT far, though.