015 | Sky Full Of Stars

[godsoffortune]

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~

Comments

[mermaiding]

Eh? Is it not enough? [OONA NO.]

Ah, sandals, yes! They help, a bit. [She holds her leg up and wiggles her foot to show the sandals he's made that she's definitely wearing. They're not a perfect solution, but they still help.]

Can move for longer, before hurting starts, but even then does not hurt as much as before. They are good gift.

[clothes_make_the_man]

What did you wish for?

[He's curious if there's anything else he can help her with. But he does smile as he sees her foot moving back and forth.]

That's good to hear. I'm glad I was able to help with the pain. I'll fix them up for you if they ever wear out, too.

[mermaiding]

[Oona hums lightly in acknowledgement--she'll keep that in mind. Shoe repairs go to Forrest.]

Wished for-- [She cuts herself off a moment, looking at the paper in her hands. She shuffles the serious requests for her tail back and a purpose to the back and waves the ones t the front]

Food! And pretty things! Like jewelry, to decorate in hair! [Her grin suddenly turns sly] Or, a kiss would be nice too!

[clothes_make_the_man]

[They're well made, of course, so it shouldn't be a problem for a while. But if they're the only shoes she bothers with, they'll naturally wear over time.]

Well, I think I can help with a few of those. Would you like to get some food and shop for some hair clips together?

[He's saving his kisses for a certain special someone, but the rest of that is right up his alley.]

[mermaiding]

[Oona pouts a little-- He was totally avoiding her kiss comment! Rude!! But food and cute hair accessories is enough to perk her up and make her forgive him. For now.]

Yes! Tried some already? So many good things! Let us get takoyaki, first! Is octopus, and is so good! [She laughs] Do not like humans, but they make good food, will not deny that. And so many kinds!

[clothes_make_the_man]

[Sorry, Oona, these lips belong to Kairi.

Or they will soon, anyway.]

Oh, yes! I haven't tried that yet. I did pass by the booth where they were selling them, though, and it smelled delicious.

[mermaiding]

[Boooo.]

Ahh, you are missing something so good! [She grabs at his arm, perfectly prepared to half-drag him off] And there are octopus and squid on sticks, and so many sushi, and sweet things too! Am starting to learn to like sweet things, but cake is strange...

[She makes a slight face. The texture of most cake is strange for her, but she still likes the taste. It's a dilemma.] What do you like best?

[clothes_make_the_man]

[He hasn't had most of those things, but his face does light up at one word in particular.]

Oh, sushi! I've had that before. I learned how to make it from some friends at home. And I love sweet things, too.

[mermaiding]

[Oona is quiet for about 5 seconds before whispering in awe to herself] Could learn to make...

[The idea of actually making the food she likes instead of just taking it hasn't really occurred to her and she turns excitedly to him, grabbing at his shoulders] Teach! Must teach! And teach Urashima, too, so he can make whenever I ask!

[Thanks Oona.]

[clothes_make_the_man]

[Oh no, what has he done.]

O-oh...! Yes, I'm sure I could show you how if you'd like!