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

[belfar_agent]

[ Somehow already holding two tankards of ale in her hands moments upon arrival. She doesn't seem too concerned how they ended up in her hands, probably because she's a mild alcoholic overwhelmed by the crowd. ]

Hmm~

[innkeeper_erin]

*sees Minen already holding the ale and automatically remembers the last incident. Erin walks to her casually, but her eyes are locked at Minen's hands, deciding to watch over Minen's alcohol consumption*

Hi, Minen!

[belfar_agent]

[ Seems oblivious to Erin's concert at first. ]

Erin! You came here, too?

[innkeeper_erin]

I considered to stay at Budehuc, but there is nothing to do with all of the guests coming here.

Is this your first time outside of Budehuc, too?

[belfar_agent]

Not quite, I initially traveled these parts for a few days before finding Budehuc. That seems like such a long time ago... [ Takes a sip out of her tankard. Hey, not bad! ]

How about you?

[innkeeper_erin]

*starts counting Minen's first glass*

Unfortunately I... arrived right at the Budehuc. I haven't any chance or reason to go.

What made you came to Budehuc?

[belfar_agent]

It was just by chance, really. I was following directions that I'd be given to the next town until I ran into you and...... Roberto...

[ She goes a little quiet after mentioning the young knight's name. ]

...

[what_a_pain]

What are you doing with those? Planning to water the fields?

[belfar_agent]

Ha. Ha. If only your motivation was as sharp as your comedy routine.

[ She offers him her other tankard. ]

[what_a_pain]

Think I should change career paths?

[Gladly takes it.]

Good girl. You don't want a repeat of last time after all.

[belfar_agent]

Probably not - I wasn't really laughing.

And must you bring that up?! Last time I was under a lot of stress! It could have happened to anyone!

[what_a_pain]

Sigh. You're a tough critic.

Stress, huh? I hope nothing I've done gives you premature gray hairs.

[belfar_agent]

[ She stares down at her unfinished tankard. ]

Actually, you've been quite a welcome distraction. It's probably me who's giving you you grey hairs... I know I tend to get serious when it comes to work.

[quicksmart]

[ Before running into Caesar, Agnes bumps into Minen unwittingly, not realising who the other is as she's trying to navigate the crowds. ]

My apologies-- ah.

[belfar_agent]

GGrrwoafa--!!

[ She was taking a gulp of ale just as Agnes bumped into her, causing some of it to go down the wrong pipe and setting off a coughing frenzy. ]

[quicksmart]

[ oh goodness why. She hesitates for a second at the sudden coughing fit, but then goes to... awkwardly... pat Minen on the back, as if that'll help. ]

A-are you alright...?

[belfar_agent]

[ She immediately snaps as soon as she can get a word in between the coughs, not realizing who the offender is right away. ]

--I'm fine!!! Why don't y--[ cough. ]--ou...

...

You?

[quicksmart]

...

[ She steels herself for any insults, waiting for Minen to be the first offender before she dares to say anything that might show weakness or offense. ]

[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?

[flowingstrike_loser]

[Possibly bumps into her by accident as he was backing his way out of a crowd. He doesn't turn around right away so he isn't aware it's her yet.]

Woah, sorry about that!

[belfar_agent]

[ oh gosh, another bumper! This time causing her to spill a little bit on her blue dress. ]

Akdgsjzj, watch it, moron!

[flowingstrike_loser]

O-oh. That was you, Minen? [Feels even worse by that fact alone and sees that she was carrying a drink.] You didn't spill that over did you?

[belfar_agent]

Wh-what do you think?! Now I just look some sloppy drunk!

[flowingstrike_loser]

I'm sure there's plenty of people drunk here that they may not even notice. Uh... You want something to cover up?

[belfar_agent]

So you're saying I'm not worthy of notice how, am I?! That explains the obnoxious bumping!

And yes! You may stand in front of me until this dries up so hopefully not everyone will see it.