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

[novilunium]

[ Preying on Caesar while Agnes isn't around! ]

Oh, it's the little boy in charge, isn't it?

[aloof_savant]

[ Gets a chill when he hears that flirtatious voice again. ]

Fountain girl. What a surprise to see you.

[novilunium]

Oh, my apologies. Caesar Silverberg, was it? So cute.

Do you attend festivities such as this frequently?

[aloof_savant]

I can't say I do... If I'm gonna be honest, I'm only here to shirk my responsibilities back at the castle for a while.

What about you, er... [ Oops. He never caught the girl's name. ]

[novilunium]

Oh, and able to enjoy the nicer things in life, too, are you? What a lovely trait.

My name is Sierra Mikain, but you may call me Sierra, young man.

[aloof_savant]

Sierra Mikain? From "Neclord's End"?

[novilunium]

... What exactly is that?

[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...

[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?

[aloof_savant]

...I must politely decline.




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

[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.

[aloof_savant]

How fortunate for them. ...And me!

Though there's beauty in mortality, too, Lady Sierra. It reminds us of the value of human life.

[novilunium]

You do not need to tell me that, young man. You will not have to watch all the ones you love and ever will love die before you... not unless you are truly unlucky, anyway.

[aloof_savant]

I guess you would know that all too well. Me and my big mouth...

I've recently made a good friend who may also live with that burden for a while.

[novilunium]

Well. Then you had better not die, for the sake of that person, then.

[aloof_savant]

I'm not turning immortal!

In any case, it's a pleasure to meet you for real, Lady Sierra. Somehow knowing these details about you makes you seem... less weird than before?

[novilunium]

....... Weird...?

[aloof_savant]

You have to admit, there's nothing normal about a seemingly young girl calling another young man "little boy". Physically I kind of look older than you... right?

[novilunium]

... I suppose you have a point.

But now we shall have no problems, shall we? Perhaps this means we can even eat together guilt-free.

[aloof_savant]

Guilt-free? Wh-what is this...

That's kind of you to offer, Lady Sierra, but I believe I am spoken for.

[novilunium]

Oh? I'm sure it wouldn't be a problem. It would only be a little bit of blood... Oh, it's been so long...

[aloof_savant]

Can I interest you in some freshly picked fruit?

[novilunium]

How unsatisfying.

I suppose I will just have to find a willing citizen of your castle, then.