EVENT: Iksay Harvest Festival

[1000_npcs]

The day of the Harvest Festival has fallen upon Iksay, and the atmosphere has never felt more cheery for such an early noon. As one would expect of the traditional festival, extensive preparations have been made, and it's the first time in a long while that anyone has seen Iksay brimming with such energy ever since it got raided in that fateful surprise attack.

Upon entering the small village, one would immediately notice the colourful decorations, as well as the banquet in the town center. The sound of upbeat music can be heard louder with each step taken towards the festivities. The townspeople are friendly to outsiders, but watch out, you might get whisked away in an impromptu dance -- traditional Iksay folk dancers are known to swap partners on several occasions mid-song!

Comments

[charming_chiketsu]

If I told you, it wouldn't be a secret anymore now, would it?

But I'm more interested in you, Sierra. You didn't come all this way simply to partake in a little village festival, did you?

[fierce_marauder]

W-wait, really??

[ oh man WAIT TILL HE BRAGS ABOUT THIS ONE. He grins broadly and extends a hand to her! ]

M'lady.

[novilunium]

What is she...?

Oho, there isn't anything wrong with enjoying mundane human activities every now and then, is there? After all, you are partaking. What is your reason?

[charming_chiketsu]

Why wouldn't I? I don't just sit in my shop and assemble rune pieces all day. Festivals and parties are fun distractions. So I suppose my reason isn't much different from yours.

What have you been up to since Dunan?

[what_a_pain]

I-I'm a detective so if I do some criminal-like behaviors, it's just because I have to be sneaky for my job. It's hard to break some habits, ok?!

[charming_chiketsu]

[Takes his hand to be lead.]

Oh. You're more gentlemanly than I thought, Sir Pirate.

[aloof_savant]

Why, it's a stage production based on true events that transpired in Tinto. They would perform it in Budehuc on occasion.

Let's see; there was Flik, Viktor, Sierra...

[aloof_savant]

Heh, what do you feel like doing? Remember, we're not working today -- so no talk about strategy, the castle, reading or cleaning!

[aloof_savant]

You really believe in that stuff, huh?

[belfar_agent]

What do you mean? I'm the one who taught you how to dance, so I expect you to keep up! [ Although her words sound harsh, she does quite gently take Erin's hand and leads her to the crowd. ]

[ ...Except that was ballroom dancing, and she doesn't know how to dance like the villagers. ] ...Um.

[belfar_agent]

Shigure, I'm only nineteen, do I really come across like an aggressive mother?!? I-Is that why nobody wants to dance with me??

[belfar_agent]

[ Normally she would tear anyone else apart, but she has been making an effort with Agnes ever since the last incident... and she's not nearly drunk enough this time. HOWEVER, IT IS STILL HER DUTY TO PUT PEOPLE IN THEIR PLACE ]

--You should watch where you're going, Agnes! What's the big hurry anyway?

[duke_of_hazard]

Hah! Miss Jeane, you continue to intrigue me!

[ He twirls her as they swap positions, continuing to clog away. ]

Your dancing ain't bad either, did you learn as a kid, too?

[duke_of_hazard]

Hey, it's little Miss Sunshine! Come to brighten Duke's day again? Hah!

[duke_of_hazard]

What are you talking about? Eating something with spices so strong it hurts! Like eating under the hot sun, every pore burning-- what I'd give to get some fresh hot curry right now!! Not this mild garbage.

[miss_matchmaker]

Hehe, perhaps you need a guide! ♥ I've never fancied myself for one, but I could teach you how to blend in with the lowborns!! It'll be great!

[miss_matchmaker]

You're a doctor of inventions! Doctor Cray!

...

...Or is it "Professor"?! Oh, no, I've been saying it wrong this whole time...

[novilunium]

My, how flattering. It appears I must see this... production.

Yes. I am that Sierra.

[aloof_savant]

W-What?

You're kidding! [ Although he suspected as much, he's still genuinely surprised to meet a historical figure! ]

[novilunium]

Shall I turn you into a vampire and demonstrate the truth?

[novilunium]

My, not very much. Harassing promising youths, traveling to new sights and sounds...

As you'd probably know, it's not as though I have much to return to. I wonder if you suffer from this conundrum. Such a traveler yourself.

[novilunium]

Ugh.

It does not appear it needs any brightening, given your current condition.

[aloof_savant]

...I must politely decline.




On that note, just.. don't turn anyone into a vampire back at the castle, okay?

[novilunium]

A detective? Is that so? You? How much do you detect on a daily basis, I wonder.

[novilunium]

But it is such a lovely life. Staying youthful for centuries... How... blessed.

... You may relax, though. I only turn those I truly like.