[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]

[Laughing along with you, because he believes you.

Then sighs.]

I'm a dad. Sometimes I still can't believe it. But in a good way.

[It's a huge responsibility, for starters.]

[fidelias]

Because you had not believed that you could ever be allowed such happiness before, correct?

[ His voice was a little softer at that point, you'll note. ]

[bladeweaver]

[He just looks at you, looks back at the sea, and hmms his assent.

He knows you get it.]

Hope she turns out great.

["Hope I don't screw her life up", is what he actually said with that.]

[fidelias]

She will.

[ Pinning you with a Look. He has complete faith that you will be a good father to you, and that Sabina will be a great mother. ]

[bladeweaver]

Thanks, pops.

[Time to lighten up again.]

So... how has Erin been? Shaping up okay?

[fidelias]

He appears to be settling in rather well, in spite of the circumstances that brought him to Falner.

[ Have another Look, although it is of a different breed than the other. ]

[bladeweaver]

[Eheh. Right. Those circumstances.]

Yeah I... intend to apologize about that. Sometime. I still think he needed it, though.

[Said with nary a tone of self-justification, meaning, he actually believes it.]

[fidelias]

True. You could have afforded a more gentler touch, though.

[ That must be a little funny, coming from him. ]