Multicoloured kindnesses, met by chance, one by one

[yoshinocherry]

Who: Yuna and EVERYONE. No CR? No problem, drop on by to make new friends!
When: March 21st, all day
Where: Shinju's Temple
What: Hanami birthday party yayayay

[With a blanket invitation delivered, the only matter of business left is ensuring the temple is set up nicely for a gathering!

The main attraction of the day, of course, being flower-viewing in the temple's courtyard. With light snacks and refreshments lined up at tables inside the building itself and blankets and pillows available to pick up for lounging under the flowering branches, the 'viewing' part of the day should be set. As winds blow lazily through the area, blossoms in an array of colors are occasionally shaken free from the tree, falling in gentle showers to the ground below, creating a serene, relaxing atmosphere. A handful of paper lanterns have been strategically placed around the grounds as well, ensuring that anyone who happens to arrive or stay as the sun sets can still have a good view.

Elsewhere in the temple, the room Yuna uses largely for crafts appears to have spilled over somewhat. There are a few stands set up with origami paper, watercolors and brushes arranged at a table with a few chairs, card stock, glue, colored pencils, stickers, ribbons, and most importantly, there are flowers. There are flowers everywhere. Some arranged tastefully in vases, some dried and pressed and left alongside the other craft supplies, clearly for use in tandem with whatever you feel like making with the other things left out in such a tantalizing way. Go ahead. Make some stuff.

And, while the invitation had been extended to pretty much anyone wanting to drop by, should any of Yuna's friends decide to stay a little longer, she'll let them know of a cozy hot spring bath in one of the back rooms of the temple. Towels will be provided, of course, so why not stay and have a soak to wind the day down with?

The hostess herself will be roaming about the party in high spirits, ready and willing to top up beverages, share a snack, or just have a nice chat. So - kick back! Enjoy the sights!]

Comments

[priforprince]

Spring blossoms are delicate and fleeting as gossamer. Almost like the years of your life themselves, slipping away as we celebrate another's passing.

[ This probably means Happy Birthday. Hibiki is, at least, smiling.

Okay, smirking. And rising to one knee, hand over her heart. ]

Something of that rarity deserves nothing but the finest accoutrements.

[beyondtheblade]

[...it is incredibly easy to imagine Chris just faceplanting into a plate of food. She gives a light chuckle and relents.]

Alright, fine. You are not wrong... After that ayakashi, it was probably not the best night for it, anyhow.

[Why does it always have to be something, though? It's like them just trying to sing normally attracts as much bad karma as in combat.]

Still... I would say everything before the parade was fairly successful, hm?

[trustheart]

... Yeah, I have. He's the god to one of my best friends. I'm not sure if you're telling me whether I'm right or wrong, though.

[trustheart]

[She nodded.]

Definitely. I'm eager to give it another try... though the idea still makes me nervous as hell. I guess that's what it means to be a performer, though.

And as for our plans... we have now if we want to make up for it, right? [And she looked out at the flowers.] Our host set up a proper flower viewing, after all, and... there's the rest of the party, too.

[Chris's smile has become shaky. She's clearly angling to spend time with Tsubasa doing something fairly romantic. She did tell Irisviel she was willing to try to get closer to Tsubasa like this, but... this wasn't too overt, right? She hoped anyway.]

[futhark]

[ Caster offers her a grin. If Berserker's shinki can make friends they will be probably a good influence on the spiky guy. ]

You're both right and wrong, for what matters. [ How to explain in layman terms that they are the same person but not, without getting into magic and Servant bullshit? ]

We share the same blood but he is not my brother. More like-- reflection.

[ Through twisted mirror of Medb. ]

That's what we both are.

[roundtablerebel]

Huh? No, I...

[ Despite watching Romeo walk up Mordred blinks in surprise as if she's only just seen him. Irritation pricks at her from being disturbed but Mordred remembers that she committed to being a little more polite today. ]

I wasn't talking to you, kid.

[ That probably sounds weird since he's the only one here...

She gives a quick nod toward the present he's holding to try and change the subject. ]

You here for the party?

[roundtablerebel]

[ Mordred recoils a bit at that cheerful declaration— It sounds exactly like something the person she's been thinking about would say. ]

It isn't... Unless you happen to be the reincarnation of a certain red-headed bird brain.

[roundtablerebel]

[ Her attention promptly snaps back to her surroundings upon hearing Yuna's voice. Mordred fakes an easygoing smile but Yuna would feel the echoes of her inner turmoil through their connection. ]

Hah! What makes you think this tame little garden party would be overwhelming for me?

[trustheart]

... So, what, he's like your evil twin? [Well... not evil. From what she can tell, Berserker isn't good or evil, just violent.]

Well, sorry, not that... but it's the closest analogy I could think of. He's you, but he's not you, right?

[beyondtheblade]

Being nervous isn't the wrong reaction. Even seasoned performers have their moments. When you push through them, you just feel even better for it.

[She follows Chris' gaze.]

Ah, well - of course. Getting hold of everything here, I guess we haven't really had time to just hang out normally, have we? We could probably do something later on too, if you wished.

[...sadly if Chris is going for romantic, there's a large degree that is sailing right over this sword's head.]

[yasei]

[ Ahh- did he do something weird? He noticed her recoiling. ]

I don't think so, but then again, shinki don't generally know that until they remember. Reincarnation is a bit different though right so it would be harder to know?

[blahblahblah]

Would you show me, then? I'd make some myself, I just...

[She holds up a square with some sharp creases that look. Wrong in more than one way. Her face colors a bit.]

[myblueskies]

Oh. Okay mister Obi. [He grins and screws the cap back in the glue.] Because it's fun! You can make lots of pictures out of things and it's a picture but also something you can feel!

[myblueskies]

Oh. Sorry miss. [He looks around, as if looking for anyone else she could be talking to. He sees no one but maybe she was just talking to friends that weren't there. That could happen sometimes.] I am, I came to say Happy Birthday to miss Yuna. Are you here for the party too?

[yasei]

[ ....Ah... Well, he'll accept the mister he supposes.

Obi tilts his head curiously, his cat-like eyes fixed on the boy and his work. ]

That.... sounds interesting.

[myblueskies]

Do you want to make one too? [He pulls another piece of paper over and gestures to all the materials.] Miss Yuna left lots of things out for us to use!

[yasei]

Is there a saying like that? What's the full one?

[ No, he knows, but he asks despite that. He pulls out a chair and makes himself comfortable. ]

A not very humble hero? There are plenty of those around. But you have them beat, since you won't have to create your own songs.

[yasei]

Even though "hey you" is so rude? People just have no manners at all, huh.

[ But he gets called the same a lot too. Or just annoying. ]

[ Obi leans his cheek against his palm. ]

I don't really know how I would make anything, or what I would make, to be honest.

[yasei]

[ Obi is Obi, it's got nothing to do with nice or not. ]

I didn't, but someone who isn't nice probably wouldn't invite anyone who wants to like this.

[yasei]

Unconsciously..? Something like this?

[ That's sort of amazing. To do something that complicated (in his eye) without actually intending to do it. ]

Ooh, they look like they might be capable as well, Miss. You make some very tight folds.

[yasei]

Huh? Me? I- [ He did not expect that. He should probably have maybe... ]

Okay, sure, yeah sure. Would you mind showing me how to?

[trustheart]

[That's fine with Chris. She's not really expecting too much at this juncture.]

Maybe dinner afterward then? I could make something myself at my temple for us. But seriously, this is fine for now. Kind of cozy, even with other people around, you know?

[blahblahblah]

Sometimes it's all you've got. And sometimes it's all someone thinks you deserve.

[Rita glances over at him, raising an eyebrow.]

I didn't either, but eventually an idea came to me. I'm sure you can come up with something.

[blahblahblah]

I'll be looking forward to that, then. And, uh. [There's a brief moment of hesitation. Should she offer...? Well, whatever, if they're having a moment here...] If you need a hand with things, maybe I can help? It'd be something to do, and I'm sure I could learn something in the process.

And if I do find something else, sure, I'll let you know if I need a hand. I'm sure you have other things to do, but I'd appreciate the advice.

[...In her head, she'd expected to have to force that out a little more. How strange.]

[yasei]

The first is acceptable, the second is just rude.

[ Curiously, he tilts his head a little to the side. ]

Hmmm.... Maybe..