[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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[bladeweaver]

[Still with the last vestiges of laughter in his voice:]

Of course, Father Clayce. I can't imagine dad doing this.

[He turns and smiles.

It's been a while.

[clayce]

It has been. How are you?

[ He hasn't really asked about how the space expedition is going, so... ]

[bladeweaver]

On the one hand, there are no babies in space. On the other, there are no babies in space, know what I mean?

[He gets your dad issues now, totes.]

[clayce]

[ Laughs. ]

I do. Believe me, I do.

[bladeweaver]

[That mollifies him, for the moment. Your student, Aidan.

Anyway...]

In any case, while I'm definitely happy to be home, I certainly hope the reason for it doesn't start acting up. Wouldn't want you to have to get up from your cozy spot on the lawn, right?

[His tone is flippant, but there's a definite undercurrent of soldier's worry in his voice, tempered by steel. Nothing's getting past Second Fleet, not if he could help it.]

[clayce]

[ Ah. ]

And how is situation now?

[ Deliberately vague. You'd get why, of course. ]

[bladeweaver]

[Serious Mode On, because it's a serious topic.]

To be honest, we're kinda stuck in wait-and-see mode. What worries me, I think, is that it's the kind of situation where waiting too long means shit goes down, but being precipitous means shit goes down anyway. That's why I'm home, I guess. We wanted to be a little... discouraging.

[A lot discouraging, he means. Second Fleet has a lot of guns and everyone knows it.

Also, he's sorry he brought work to you. :(]

[clayce]

[ It is okay, he likes it when people actually bother him with problems. He can be domestic and save the world at the same time, okay. ]

Keep me posted, and please: don't hesitate to approach me if you need any assistance.

[bladeweaver]

Will do!

[Not until it's quite necessary, though. It's called being responsible. Aidan Clayce is not a cheat code to unsolvable problems.]

Going back, you'd be glad to know that that theory you mentioned about zero-g relic longevity panned out...

[And then he proceeds to outline exactly how and why. You'll always be teacher to this one.]

[clayce]

[ Ooooh, science. o3o ]

Have you told Jannik? He'd want to know these things.

[ Asking that after all of the listening and the owo-ing, of course. ]

[bladeweaver]

[Shakes head.]

No, I haven't gotten around to it, but I'm pretty sure you're right! Ahah, I haven't gotten around to much people-ing yet, come to that.

[That'll change though, now that he's home. It'd be a welcome change-up from all the salty soldiermen he talks to in space.]

[clayce]

[ Smiling. ]

It might be best that you get your fill before you go back up there.

[bladeweaver]

Hence, I'm here. Talking to you. The great Falner attraction.

[:D :D :D

It's so nice when you're not being all world-destroyingly ragey. You're just like a great old family patriarch when you aren't, all glacial pace and doting father issues.]

[clayce]

[ Chuckling like that. ]

I appreciate you dropping in to see me, then. It is always nice to entertain old friends.