19 | Peaceful Departure

[godsoffortune]

Who: Everyone!
What: Celebrating Obon
When: Evening August 10
Where: The Near Shore
Summary: Mortals may be partying, but there's lots of work for the denizens of the Far Shore to do.



It's the final day of Obon and spirits are being sent back to their homes -- both the ancestral spirits that have been welcomed home for the duration of the festival and the mischievous spirits that have been plaguing the Heavens. But some of them might not go easy, so Amaterasu has requested that gods and shinki old and new alike help ensure the spirits' peaceful departure.



Mukae-bi

Fires have been lit on hillsides and near cemeteries to lead the spirits back to their resting places and to protect them on their way, but angry ghosts and ayakashi are trying to quench the fires so they can attack weaker spirits. Keep the firewood stocked and the fires blazing high while you fight off the attacks.

Heavenly Exorcisms

It's time to bring any possessed household items to the Near Shore to ensure that the spirits are sent safely on their way. Some might go peacefully, while others might have to be purified by fire in order to set the spirits free. Hope you weren't too attached to that chair.

(Careful... spirits that manage to hide from the housecleaning can become permanent guests!)

Guarding the Gates

Hidden pathways into the underworld in caves throughout Japan are open from sunset to moonset on this night to allow the spirits who have temporarily left to return. Gods and shinki must watch over these pathways and ensure that no dangerous ayakashi take the opportunity to escape from the underworld before the moon sets.

After-party

After the moon sets, the denizens of the Heavens can finally kick back. Everyone is invited to a private hot spring on the Far Shore, where a midnight banquet spread is waiting in thanks for their hard work. Wash off any blight in the hot springs and enjoy the banquet before heading back home for a good night's sleep.

In Summary:

• Keep the fires burning
• Exorcise those annoying spirits
• Fight powerful ayakashi
• Enjoy a banquet
• Have fun~

Comments

[sing_for_me]

[And just like that, she was done. Alex was surprised at how quickly that ended.]

Y-yes. Thank you..you deal with that so easily..!

[mersunary]

Well, I wouldn't want something like that sticking around long enough to escape and going after another lovely lady, would I?

[So shameless, so smooth, she even gives Alex a wink when she says it.]

Besides, With someone so cute watching me, there's no way I could have lost.

[sing_for_me]

[Alex paused for a moment before chuckling. It was funny how such a cute girl was also such a smooth talker.]

Seems like you're as good with your words as you are with your sword.

[mersunary]

[What a cute laugh...! Soleil is even further charmed. Hefting her shinki up, she rests the sword over her shoulder to help take on a more casual stance.]

Well, such a cute pair, I can't exactly help myself. [She smiles, as sincere and disarming as can be.] Soleil, it's a pleasure to meet you.

[sing_for_me]

It's nice to meet you too, Soleil. I'm Alex.

[She says such things with such ease, it was quite impressive. Maybe it was because she wasn't a guy, but it was rather endearing.]

[mersunary]

[She'll keep the smooth comments coming as long as you'll take them in stride, Alex.]

Alex, a charming name for a charming lady. [She even offers that compliment up with a wink! How totally shameless!!] You two must be working very hard, hm? Would you do me the honor of giving both you and your shinki a quick pick-me-up?

[She is... strictly talking about her own god power to let them rest up a spell, shockingly enough, but with that wording it might not. Be clear. Exactly.]

[sing_for_me]

Thank..you?

[She didn't think her name was anything special. If anything, Soleil's was much more interesting.]

Pick-me-up?

[Alex looks at her quizically, not exactly sure what she means.]

[mersunary]

[She likes the sound of it - it has a nice sort of ring. Regal, in a way, but not a total mouthful on top of it, and definitely fitting of the one it belongs to, in her opinion.

That reply wasn't so much of a 'no' as it was a 'tell me more!' and Soleil takes initiative to circle around back of her,] Kind of like this, just relax, all right~? [Lightly, gently, she rests her hands on Alex's shoulders, concentrating enough to channel some of her divine power down to them. The effect is a pretty clear feeling of relaxation seeping forward, though as just a demonstration, it's not terribly strong just yet.]

Make sense?

[sing_for_me]

[Alex is surprised when she suddenly feels..calmer? Less tense? ]

That..was you?

[mersunary]

[Just a quick little rejuvenation! She looks pretty pleased with how well it's going over.]

Haha, yep! Pretty handy, right? Hmm, what about your shinki? If the both of you have been working hard, both of you deserve a little break.