[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

[bladeweaver]

[For his part, Taning understands. Sometimes you've really got to speak someone's language in order to get through to them. Sounds like this kid's language is fealty.]

Or both, I suppose. I really wanna meet her now. If anything, I can teach her how to hit things harder. [He gets a mischievous glint in his eyes.] Also I've seen her photos! She's got flaxen hair I need to practice braiding on, else Zaza probably won't forgive me in the future, y'know?

[Not even a year old, and already has his dad wrapped around her finger.]

[larue]

[ If there is anything that you have always been great at, Stan, it's how you know how to diffuse a potentially depressing topic and make the people you're hanging out with feel better.

This is a playful, mock punch to the arm. ] Have I mentioned that I missed you? Well, I'm gonna say it again.

[ Shaking his head. ] Well, you're gonna get the chance come Monday.

She's on the quiet side, and for awhile there I don't think she could figure out how to deal with me, but she's been warming up.

[ It's pretty obvious that this pleases him a lot. #NewParent vibes much? ]

[bladeweaver]

[You are so married, Joshua Larue.]

You only miss me until I start blowing things up. It's the way of the Universe.

Also, she's only now warming up, eh? She really is emotionally stunted if she can resist your mothering.

[Lolololol.]

[larue]

[ Ha. Ha ha ha ha ha. ]

Nobody could not miss you blowing things up, man.

[ What was that again? Seven Blades down from friendly fire? You're a cautionary tale.

He takes another long drag and shakes his head. Guess he might as well come out with it. It's been pretty uneventful and his life has been lacking in crazy. Besides, he's been thinking about this awhile. ]

I'm getting off the bench.

[ Have a steady look leveled at you now. ]

[bladeweaver]

[Well fucking finally, now let's go kill things was what Taning wanted to blurt out, but he manages to compose himself before saying anything of the sort. But that doesn't mean he's not still excited about it.]

Took your time, man! Sure you're up for it? No more second-death jitters and stuff?

[He's so obviously ribbing you that you'll figure that this is him cautiously sniffing the air if you're really all fine.]

[larue]

[ He knows, man. This is how you guys roll.

So he's going to finish off that cigarette and leave you with two words: ]

It's time.

[ He's had his year. More than, actually. And he's in a much better place now. ]