[open] A dream for a dream

[brokenlight]

Who: Ventus and YOU
When: January 8th-rest of January
Where: Ventus' temple, Tokyo, Far Shore
What: Ventus is doing things, trying to understand more of this world. Catchall sort of thing


[A. Let It Go Snow]

[When it comes to dawn, there’s a fresh snowfall. Since it’s still in the middle of winter, the snow has been falling more often, a blanket of it covering the Heavens in a beautiful sleet of white.

It’s also the best time to find Ventus, who is far from dressed appropriately for the cold season aside from a jacket. He’s currently doing his best to make snowmen, though they’re mini-sized. Ventus doesn’t seem to mind, though, as he’s simply content with working what he has at his disposal. He sticks close to his temple, ignoring the small tornados that floats near the entrance that would occasionally disrupt some of the snowmen.

Ventus beams when he’s finished with his latest snowman, something that resembles more like mice than actual people.

When he sees someone nearby, he grins and waves to them in greeting.]

[B. Festival Time]

(A. Before the Festival - January 8th-11)

[It’s a busy day in Tokyo. Then again, it usually is.

Ventus is looking at the decorations in awe, watching as people busy themselves with whatever they’re doing.

He waves at someone.]

Do you know what they’re preparing for?

(B. The Festival - January 12)

[This is exciting!

There were people performing traditional dances on the street, there were others performing acts that Ventus hasn’t seen before! Naturally, there’s a crowd of people gathered to watch and take part in the festival. Ventus can often be found in the crowd or by one of the food stalls, trying out any of the dishes.

Some looks familiar, others not so much.

But all the more reason to explore!]

[C. Remembering the Past]

[Ventus’ time in Heaven so far has been…something. He tries not to let it get to him so much, knowing that it wouldn’t make much of a difference. Not when it concerns the people who matters to him the most.

It’s later at sunset that Ventus can be found fashioning a paper lantern. He’s not the greatest at crafts, though he’s seen Aqua do it in the past. There’s already a black lantern tinged with crimson red and another lantern that’s aqua blue outlined with silver. Both lanterns has a star symbol on it.

He bites the inside of his cheek as he works on another lantern, trying to frame it properly.]

[D. Playing with Fire]

[Despite the emotional turmoil Ventus has been experienced, he’s not going to let that stop him from doing what’s been ingrained into him from his time during the Land of Departure.

In other words: training.

The snowmen Ventus had built at some time are suddenly alive, brought forth with Ventus’ own god power that he had discovered on accident. However, it mostly involves snowballs being pelted at him and Ventus deflecting them before it can manage to hit him.

A couple of snowmen do come charging at him, only to be cut down by the god as he slashes his Keyblade through them, but the weapon is cloaked in fire.

He flips backwards and skids back before charging forward, throwing his Keyblade forward and cutting through a line of snowmen. The only problem is that if you’re anywhere near this, you’re going to be pelted by snow, too.

Have fun.]

[E. Wildcard]

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Comments

A

[cuddle_battery]

You made snow mice! That's a great idea!

[Yumoto is returning that wave and joining him by the snow sculptures. He may have just been passing by, but honestly this is way more interesting than anything else he was gonna do today.]

Let's make a snow bunny too.

[Introductions are also less important than cute snow animals.]

[brokenlight]

[Ventus perks and nods eagerly.]

Do you really think we'll have enough snow for that?

[There's not too much snow and he...did use a lot of it to make his army of tiny snowmen.]

[cuddle_battery]

It's fine! We'll just make small ones.

[He bends down to scoop up a handful of snow and forms a little oval.]

Now he needs some ears.

[Which turn out to be two fallen leaves.]

There. What should we use for eyes?

[brokenlight]

How about these rocks?

[He picks up a couple of rocks.]

C.

[lightblooming]

[ Aqua finds Ventus fastening the lanterns, and she near instantly finds herself wanting to give it a try, too. ]

Would you like some help?

[brokenlight]

[He perks up and nods.]

Of course!

[He definitely doesn't mind at all.]

[lightblooming]

[ She'll reach for one of the lanterns then, working to finish framing it with Ventus. She didn't fail to notice that he had been struggling. ]

I could teach you an easier way to do it, if you're having trouble.

[brokenlight]

[Caught.

He looks sheepish.]

If you don't mind.

B. January 12th

[missingache]

[Festivals are great, even if you don't know what's being celebrated. Roxas likes the energy everyone is giving off and at times he's intently watching the dancers. It looks fun but since he's a shinki, it would be difficult to join in, so watching it is.

Yet it's the food that gets his attention the most. He's not really sure what any of it is and he wants to try it all. But where to start????

His eye catches Ven and he reaches over to tug on the god's sleeve.]

I need help.

[brokenlight]

[A startled blink and he turns to look at Roxas.

He perks then he tilts his head.]

Sure. What's up?

[missingache]

I don't know what any of this food is... so how do I know what's good?

[He doesn't want to eat something gross!]

[brokenlight]

I think the best way to know is just to try a little bit of everything.

[Ventus leads Roxas over to some of the food stalls.]

You never know. Something might look gross, but it can actually taste pretty good!

A

[lookingforhead]

[When Celty saw what Ventus was up to she had to pull over. She was initially going to ask about how he was dressed but the sight of the tiny legion of snowmice has captured her attention wholly.

She may make a rather imposing sight given the colors of her outfit and her helmet, but the way her hands are clasped makes it a bit more clear she's enraptured by the cuteness before her.]

[brokenlight]

[Oh, he recognizes her!

Ventus gives her a smile in greeting.]

Do you wanna help me make more?

[lookingforhead]

[Celty nods eagerly and moves to kneel down in the snow next to Ventus. She watches him and his handiwork as she starts to ball up some snow herself.]

[brokenlight]

[That just makes him smile brighter. He pauses briefly to watch her before he resumes making his own little snow creature.]

D

[yasei]

[ At least Obi has excellent reflexes. As a result, he only gets hit by some snow (though that may not be entirely accidental).

He blinks over in surprise, looking at the moving snowmen and. Huh. ]

That's amazing!

[brokenlight]

[--!!

That startles Ventus enough that he gets hit in the face with a snowball.

Shaking his head to clear the snow away, Ventus look sat him in surprise.]

What is?

[yasei]

[ Oh, did Obi distract him? Oops? It mostly wasn't intentional. ]

Those. [ He points toward the snowmen. ] That they're moving.

Closed to Emizel

[brokenlight]

[The death god did say Ventus can come visit him.

It took a bit for him to actually find the temple, but it isn't very long before he does come across it. He enters it cautiously, looking around and seeming curious.]

Hello?

[trademark_skull]

[The outside of Emizel's temple looks very peaceful. Despite how chilly the Heavens has gotten now, it still managed to keep all its colors and a scarce amount of snow besides on the out perimeter. Likely for the best really, who's to say how long the butterflies would last in that kind of weather. Or the poppies for that matter.]

[Emizel felt the tingle of someone approaching. Rather than coming all the way outside by foot, he used a very short teleport, appearing right beside Ventus with or without startling effects. It did spook some of the butterflies, but it could be that they were already uneasy with there being a new god.]

-! You did make it!

[brokenlight]

[That has him start, just the slightest stiffening of his shoulders before he turns to face him.

He smiles.]

Yeah. Hope I didn't come at a bad time or anything.

C - Jan 10th

[pure_radiantics]

[ Kairi's flying around on Nimbus running errands before, eventually, she'll end up at Forrest's temple for their evening routine. On her way though, she spies that familiar head of hair. She doesn't know which temple Roxas is at, so she can't be sure until she gets close, only then realizing it's not him but Ventus. She hovers low enough to see him working on his craft anyway and smiles, then waves in greeting. ]

Hey Ventus - what're you up?

[brokenlight]

Hey, Kairi.

[A wave back.]

I'm making lanterns.

[pure_radiantics]

To... decorate your temple? Or gifts maybe?

[ She's not sure why else he would be making them. ]

I'll help, if I can.