LUNAR FESTIVAL | DAY ONE | ELDERS & FEAST

[paradisamods]

[Another day in Paradisa. One decorated in lights of all sorts-- lights and lanterns gracing each building in a warming array of colors and brightness. It seems to be something rather festive, a delightful change in the scenery of the castle.

In the courtyard, two bright lights can be seen stretching high into the sky, shining even in spite of the broad daylight.

What could be under these lights, one may wonder, as they catch the eye of any onlooker... in which there seems to be two figures beneath them.

Now, do you find interest in them, the increased number of fireworks within one's reach, or the feast that seesm to begin to pique within the lavishly decorated dining room?

And what is with these red envelopes?]

<sub>[ LUNAR FESTIVAL EVENTS: OOC POST | ELDER: AMI FEY | ELDER: TAKEZO KENSEI | SUNDOWN FEAST*

* As the Warcraft event is based loosely off of Chinese New Year, feel free to reference such foods if your character is familiar with those delicacies!

OPEN TO ALL! MINGLE MINGLE MINGLE! GET THAT CR!]</sub>

Comments

[gevurah]

[ It's a little surreal to be back in the same room where you had been fighting with an ex a few days ago, especially now that it's adorned in beautiful decorations and such.

She looks more contemplative than anything though, as she examines the lanterns. ]

[heloise]

[ Lucrezia steps to her side, watching her from the corner of her eyes, a small smile on her face. ]

Are they common in Gotham?

[gevurah]

We're bigger on artificial lights, actually. [ She cants her head to look at Lucrezia, giving her a sheepish smile. ]

[heloise]

[ She shifts her gaze to the lanterns. ]

How can light be artificial?

[gevurah]

Electricity. [ a pause. ] Have you seen light bulbs here, yet? They're the objects that emit light when you flick the switch in your room.

[heloise]

Yes. I have been told not to touch them as they may be as hot as flames.

[ She considers this. ] It is light nonetheless.

[gevurah]

[ She nods, looking back at the lanterns. She can't discern if they're oriental or something else entirely. Next to Lucrezia, she must look like a ghost... with her pale skin and dark make-up. ]

Whoever told you is right; you shouldn't touch or remove them when they're still turned on or hot. It'll hurt.

It's beautiful in here, isn't it.

[heloise]

[ In her time, only a certain kind of woman paints her face, but she knows better than to assume. And she notices the melancholy but thinks better than to ask. ]

Exceedingly. Like a dream you do not wish to wake from.

[gevurah]

[ Wait till you see the tattoo on her back. The only one visible is the Special Forces one on her arm.

The future is going to be fun for her to learn about. ;) ]

Think you're dreaming right now? [ She's teasing. ]

[heloise]

[ She knows little of tattoos and assumes instead that it is also paint. What an idea, to decorate one's arms as well. ]

I thought I have been dreaming for a month. Sometimes I still think so.

[gevurah]

It's not everyday you find yourself in a magical castle.

[heloise]

And you. [ She turns to watch her closely now. ] How does it feel for you?

[gevurah]

[ The truth is... Kate hates this place, with almost the entirety of her heart. ]

Honestly, if I got sent back home tomorrow, I don't think I'd be too bothered. [ Only the memories part is the most annoying. ]

[heloise]

[ She nods slowly. ]

Since time does not move here, I would not be bothered by the prospect of staying longer. Just like a dream, you see?

[gevurah]

[ A small comfort, but Kate is bent on finding out more about the Religion of Crime. ]

And when we are sent back, our memories are erased. Like it never happened.

[heloise]

Sometimes when you wake up, you remember nothing as well.

[ But enough with the comparisons. ]

So you find our time here futile because we can remember nothing of it?

[gevurah]

Not futile. [ Shakes her head. ] As long as people continue to be brought here, someone will pick up the pieces in our place.

Just confusing.

[heloise]

Yet I have heard that things is often left incomplete.

Perhaps if we have records?

[gevurah]

The library only has one of the former expedition leader's notes. Raine Sage was her name. There were reports in the journal on the other expeditions, but you might have to borrow an old journal to read about them.

[heloise]

Raine Sage. [ She makes a little note to herself. ] Do you have an old journal I could borrow?

[gevurah]

[ A beat; is it possible for her to lend out the old journal without Lucrezia seeing the private content? She hasn't a clue how the filters work when in someone else's hands. ]

I do. You can only read from it nowadays. Can't do anything else. It's stopped functioning the way our current journals do.

[heloise]

That is alright.

You could watch me while I read it, so I do not venture into records you do not wish me to see.

[gevurah]

[ She blinks. That's true, but from there on out she's relying on Lucrezia's words. ]

Alright. We could do it over lunch. [ Because she sleeps through breakfast. ]

[heloise]

[ Access to the expedition notes and company for lunch. How can she say no? ]

I should offer you my hospitality then. You are welcome whenever is best for you.

[gevurah]

We've got more than enough time here. After the festival's over, then?