godsoffortune: (stars)
The Far Shore Mods ([personal profile] godsoffortune) wrote in [community profile] thenearshore2017-04-16 07:09 pm
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015 | Sky Full Of Stars

Who: Everyone!
What: Tanabata Festival
When: All day July 5
Where: The Near Shore
Summary: The Heavens are throwing a party and you're invited!

Edit: OVERFLOW is here!



With Tanabata drawing close, the Heavens have decided that there is nothing wrong with a little celebration for the annual occasion. So they have invited everyone on the Far Shore as well as a large number of people from the Near Shore to attend a festival for Tanabata. Tanabata festivals are not uncommon in this area, so the Near Shore residents are none the wiser, though some of them are a little uncertain about where this street they've never heard of popped up from...

Tanabata is a festival held to celebrate the one time a year that the lovers Orihime and Hikoboshi can meet across the vast expanse of the Milky Way. Many birds have been working their tail feathers off to create a bridge for the two lovebirds and that bridge - perhaps unsurprisingly - touches down on this street, in the middle of the festival.

The Heavens have prepared entertainment, food stalls, and as many tanzaku as might be needed for everyone to write down wishes, along with plenty of bamboo stalks to hang the wishes from.

New arrivals will find themselves ushered to the festival and offered traditional clothing after their normal briefing at the Meeting Hall.



Stalls

    There are festival stalls of every kind present, all run by shinki dressed in white robes and bearing the golden chrysanthemum of Amaterasu. Many of them seem a little bruised still, but they are happy to smile for anyone who comes to the stall they are running. There is food, games, and drinks available of all kinds, so feel free to roam around to your heart's content sampling everything that you can.


Performance

    A large stage has been erected at one end of the festival street. The Heavens know that there are many talented gods and shinki present, so they are more than willing to clear spots in the scheduling for those people to perform. Anytime a Far Shore resident isn't on stage, there are plenty of Near Shore acts to go on, ranging the gambit from traditional music and instruments all the way to a rock band that has somehow found themselves here for the celebration.


Wishes

    Pieces of paper called tanzaku have been strewn about a number of bamboo shoots all over the festival. There are brightly colored decorations on the bamboo and the papers themselves exist in every color of the rainbow as well. Attendees are encouraged to write down any wishes they may have and hang them from the bamboo, a normal Tanabata tradition. Wishes can range from 'I want a soda' to 'World peace' and anything in between. Obviously, some of these wishes may not be able to be granted during the time of the festival, but gods and shinki alike are encouraged to answer any wishes they can as well.

    NOTE: Please report any wishes your characters answers to the first comment on this post along with a link to where the wish is answered. There will be small bonuses awarded for answered wishes.


The Bridge

    As stated previously, the bridge that will allow Orihime to meet her lover touches down in the very center of the festival's street. It may be made of tiny pieces, but the bridge itself is sturdy. While it may not be able to take just anyone who sets foot on it across the Milky Way, you are allowed to walk along the bridge yourself, though you will always find yourself turned around after a short time and heading back towards where you stepped on. Lovers in particular are encouraged to walk the bridge together to deepen their bonds, but be cautioned! If you walk onto the bridge with someone, you might start feeling affectionately towards them even if they are your sworn enemy! Such is the power of love on this day.




In Summary:
  • Enjoy the festival
  • Watch some quality entertainment
  • Make and/or answer wishes
  • Meet Orihime
  • Traverse the bridge
  • Have fun~
onedrinkwithme: (content)

because people are thirsty

[personal profile] onedrinkwithme 2017-04-17 04:08 am (UTC)(link)
[Well, he wasn't lying about the drink. And to be quite honest, it's been a bit rough lately so Aymeric is grateful for a familiar face and friend.]

It is needed, I can assure you.

[And he's wearing a decent yukata for the celebrations. It feels fitting in a way.]
brynwieldr: (Exhausted)

[personal profile] brynwieldr 2017-04-17 04:10 am (UTC)(link)
Any unpleasant surprises by way of shinki arrivals?

[Leo leads the way to a private area. He's seen a few others come from this direction and he's pretty sure he knows why, but that's not what their here for. They are here to drink.]
onedrinkwithme: (Sleepy)

[personal profile] onedrinkwithme 2017-04-17 05:12 am (UTC)(link)
Thankfully no but a couple of us did go on a prayer request.

[He's not even paying attention to anyone else in the area, he's got a focus of the man in front of him.]
brynwieldr: (Wink)

[personal profile] brynwieldr 2017-04-17 05:21 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, that sounds fun.

[Except not really. Leo finds one of the secluded areas and gestures for Aymeric to go first]

I found one of my siblings--as a god, thankfully.
onedrinkwithme: (hmmm?)

[personal profile] onedrinkwithme 2017-04-17 04:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh? That is good to hear.

[Poor Elise. Without a doubt that has still tear Leo up inside.]

How are they handling everything so far?
brynwieldr: (W-what?)

[personal profile] brynwieldr 2017-04-17 06:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Almost too well, honestly. I'll talk with her in private later.

[Oh thank the gods, a cushioned bench. It's a loveseat, so it's small, but that's fine for right now. Leo takes a seat--and then pauses]

I have no glasses. Is that a problem?
onedrinkwithme: (hmmm?)

[personal profile] onedrinkwithme 2017-04-17 08:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Problem? Why would it be?

[Besides that some may see it as an indirect kiss but again, Aymeric has shared a drink with his fellow soldiers out in the field and they didn't care about cups then.]

No need to worry, it's perfectly fine for me.
brynwieldr: (Genuinely Happy)

[personal profile] brynwieldr 2017-04-17 09:01 pm (UTC)(link)
It bothers some people.

[Leo just opens the bottle and offers it to Aymeric first]

I'm amazed nothing has blown up yet this time.
onedrinkwithme: (Pleased)

[personal profile] onedrinkwithme 2017-04-17 09:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[Considering earlier, he should take a big chug out of the liquor. But once he brings the bottle to his lips, its a decent size. He knows how to savior his alcohol and even if wine is his favorite, it works for most other drinks.]

Tanabata is supposed to be a joyous time. I am glad that nothing has happened.
brynwieldr: (Genuinely Happy)

[personal profile] brynwieldr 2017-04-17 09:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Agreed, honestly.

[He takes the bottle back for his own drink.]

Oh gods, it's so nice to have expensive alcohol Niles won't steal for once. I know why he does it, but still.
onedrinkwithme: (huh)

[personal profile] onedrinkwithme 2017-04-17 09:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Why was he stealing it again? It may have slipped my mind.

[Or he was never told. Aymeric can't remember.]
brynwieldr: (Magic for Good)

[personal profile] brynwieldr 2017-04-17 09:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Because he can. He'll take the most expensive or fanciest alcohol I have simply because it's there. It's mostly harmless, so aside from it being a pain when I really, really need a drink I don't mind.
onedrinkwithme: (cocky lil shit)

[personal profile] onedrinkwithme 2017-04-18 12:24 am (UTC)(link)
Or to get attention.
brynwieldr: (Tactician and Mage)

[personal profile] brynwieldr 2017-04-18 01:05 am (UTC)(link)
He has better ways of doing that. That's why he always speaks in innuendo.

[Normally Leo would talk so much about Niles's behavior with anyone else. But it's Aymeric.]

Well that, and a weird sense of humor.
onedrinkwithme: (peer)

[personal profile] onedrinkwithme 2017-04-21 01:09 am (UTC)(link)
[Well, at least he knows now.]

Strange is in the eye of the beholder, is it not?

[This coming from a guy that never had a conversation with Niles but let's face it, he wouldn't blush so much.]
brynwieldr: (Princely)

[personal profile] brynwieldr 2017-04-21 01:10 am (UTC)(link)
You've clearly never spoken to Niles. He might be somewhat restrained with you, actually, since you are one of my closest friends.
Edited 2017-04-21 01:18 (UTC)
onedrinkwithme: (Excuse me?)

[personal profile] onedrinkwithme 2017-04-21 01:40 am (UTC)(link)
I hope not, I prefer honesty. And besides, I was in the military as a simple soldier before becoming Lord Commander.

[And counter with his own probably.]
brynwieldr: (Flowers)

[personal profile] brynwieldr 2017-04-21 01:43 am (UTC)(link)
[Leo laughs, almost choking on his drink.]

Ah, so you know just as many if not more dirty jokes. I never would have guessed.
onedrinkwithme: (Pleased)

[personal profile] onedrinkwithme 2017-04-21 02:14 am (UTC)(link)
[Easy there!]

I may not look the type but I had many doubt my capabilities until I showed them.
brynwieldr: (Magic for Good)

[personal profile] brynwieldr 2017-04-21 02:17 am (UTC)(link)
Now I'm curious. Come on, try and scandalize me.
onedrinkwithme: (Taunt)

[personal profile] onedrinkwithme 2017-04-21 02:32 am (UTC)(link)
Well, if you insist...

[And somewhere within the festival, children are giggling with their silly masks. A cat is sleeping on a windowsill and yawns. The gentle sounds of a windchime are tingling in the breeze. The musicians during the show are playing quiet melodies with a few folks dancing along.]
brynwieldr: (Well...I Guess)

[personal profile] brynwieldr 2017-04-21 02:35 am (UTC)(link)
[And Leo is laughing, hand over his mouth and bright red.]

Good gods, Aymeric! I almost want to ask if that was from personal experience, but I'm afraid to find out. Wow.
onedrinkwithme: (cocky lil shit)

[personal profile] onedrinkwithme 2017-04-21 02:54 am (UTC)(link)
[Pure and innocent his arse. Seeing that he made the prince blush like the tomatoes he loves, it seems his task is complete.]

I did say that kind of talk does not phase me as much. Tis something I can only share with close company rather than publicly but it does feel good to speak of it.
brynwieldr: (Flowers)

[personal profile] brynwieldr 2017-04-21 02:56 am (UTC)(link)
[He is Impressed. Niles hardly fazes him anymore but this got him. He hands the bottle to Aymeric]

I almost feel as if I owe you another drink after that, one that we're not sharing.
onedrinkwithme: (contemplate)

[personal profile] onedrinkwithme 2017-04-21 04:07 am (UTC)(link)
I would prefer your company all the same; the drinks are just a nice touch to something I already find wonderful.

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