[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

[bostova]

[ She sighs because it's true. She's bored. Beating kids up at class isn't as fun as it used to be. ]

And there isn't a lot for me to do up there, either, if you're still trying to get me to join your space expeditions.

[bladeweaver]

I only take willing people, you know.

[No one tell her about Rin, please.]

Let's just say I empathize. Not much to do up there, either. Don't tell anyone though, I like my pay grade where it is.

[He also likes all the experiments he gets to conduct in zero g, but you'll probably snore through that if he told you about it.]

[bostova]

[ You're talking to a Whisperer, man. She already knows. ]

Willing people. Sure. [ She's amused and judgy at the same time. ]

[bladeweaver]

[Oh, shit. Right. Yeah.]

Hey, be honest: you would have broken some of his bones first. Besides, I needed to check if the tractor beam works on unwilling people anyway.

[Two birds with one stone: that's the Marasigan way.]

[bostova]

I don't break bones, Estanislao. [ Eyeroll. ] I cut through them. Along with the flesh. [ It's like you don't know her, wow. Go back to space. ]

So you kidnap a boy mage to test your... spaceship things. I am not sure I approve. [ She does. ]

[bladeweaver]

I was trying to be practical, okay.

[Besides which, he feels in his heart that you approve.]

No but seriously, what have you been doing for fun down here? Aside from pick on Josh, of course.

[You two are better now, right?

[bostova]

Taking engagements, checking up on Terra. Traveling. Making sure the rest of us [ meaning, the Hounds ] down here are alright.

[ Shrug.

But yes, she and Josh are better now. Since January. ]

And getting ready to give the reins back to Joshua. [ Because she doesn't want to be responsible for the Hounds anymore. And if you haven't seen the signs, then go back to space. ]

[bladeweaver]

I heard from him. He's probably going to tell you when he sees you, if he hasn't yet, but he's "getting off the bench", as he put it.

[A suspicious look.]

Was part of that your doing?

[bostova]

Maybe.

I did punch him in the face when he gave me the responsibility two years ago. [ For a totally different reason! ]

[bladeweaver]

[He laughs, because seriously???]

And you're not at all ashamed of it, are you? I swear, violence is your first language, isn't it? What happened?