[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

[magicmissile]

Y-yeah... [ He takes a deep breath, then exhales. ] And... I guess, the point of all of it is... I want to know what really happened to Ma and Pa. And where everyone is, why I can't find them...

I just hope I'm not too late.

[clayce]

We will do what we can to prevent that.

[ Or the Assassin will, anyway. He seems to be interested in your case by merit of the fact that his adopted son was the one who picked you up in the first place. ]

Would you like, as well, to be in the position to help us, if you're lucky?

[magicmissile]

[ He straightens up, twisting a bit to look directly at Aidan. ]

Yeah! Yeah, definitely. I want to help. If you let me, I mean.

[clayce]

I am sure that the Kaiser is amenable to that idea, provided that you have at least the basics of Hunter training.

[ And if she is not, he will Puppy Eye at her until she is. ]

[magicmissile]

[ Aidan you've just made him so happy right now. So fucking happy. ]

Kind of regretting not signing up for ASC instead... But that works for me.

[clayce]

There is no need to rush training, even with your circumstances. It might be different in the case of others.

[ He's... not going to mention how Balamb wants to monitor people like you a little more closely because of your age and so-called "traumatic occurrences". ]

As things stand, we occasionally have novices participate in engagements that are relevant to them on a personal level.

[magicmissile]

[ He nods. ]

That's... that's a good deal, I think. Plus it helps with getting field experience... Right?

[clayce]

Indeed. You may also want to consider taking on missions, especially if you manage to find some people you can trust in your class or from any of the other programs. That will supplement the knowledge you'll gain from going on patrol.

[ ...And then blinking, and looking sheepish for a dragon. ]

Forgive me. I must seem rather overbearing right now.

[magicmissile]

No, not at all! [ Rin smiles. He doesn't see it that way. Besides, you're Aidan Clayce. You've been his hero since forever. Anything you do will be OK. (Except maybe squish him to death, that would not be okay.) ] I'm learning a lot, already.

[clayce]

[ Oh, all right...

uwu ]

Good. I'm glad you are.

[ #RELIEVED. ]

[magicmissile]

[ Just hanging out with you is awesome already ok? This is probably the best day of his life, because he gets to hang out with the Aidan Clayce. ]

So, uh... Anything else I should know about Hunter School?

[clayce]

Hmm.

[ Looking about as thoughtful as he sounds, for the moment? ]

Nothing in particular comes to mind at the moment.

[magicmissile]

[ Going out on a limb-- ]

Are you... gonna be teaching? [ ...He should check his class list again and see who's teaching what and... read, yeah, he'll do that later. ]

[clayce]

Yes. I will, in fact, be teaching several year levels.

[ Ehehe. ]

It is a bit of a practice on my part, making sure that I am available for everyone as much as possible.

[magicmissile]

Whoa. That's really awesome of you. [ There are sparkles in his eyes. He's wishing he has you in one of his classes. Wow. That'd be the best. ]

[clayce]

[ It is nice to be complimented this way. uwu ]

We will be seeing each other on campus pretty often, in any case.

[magicmissile]

Gonna look forward to that, sir!