Video: The Weaver Speaks

[starfestival]

From: Orihime
Date: July 4th (evening)

[ Orihime is standing several yards in front of her small house, but the river behind her might explain why she moved away from it. Even from this distance, there is din of water swirling through the currents. She holds her device like a lady might hold a mirror to apply makeup.

More importantly, she appears to be smiling.]

I have been thoroughly surprised by the generous nature of several new gods and shinki. As it stands, our preparations will be complete in time for Tanabata, which is the 7th of this month if you were not made aware as of yet as another newcomer, and thus long before Obon as well.

In gratitude to the hands that were extended in service to the Heavens - and, if I may, humbly include myself - I wish to repay this kindness. All gods have their talents and mine is the creation of splendid divine raiments for just such a festival as Tanabata and Obon.

If you are one of the new gods or shinki and do not yet possess such, you may seek me out by the Amano river before dusk falls tomorrow and I go in turn to host the Heavens' Tanabata festivities.

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video ♔ from Apollo

[priforprince]

[ A video call deserves a video call in response. Hibiki is seated on her throne, an illusory crown of golden laurels gleaming in her hair, when she opens the call. ]

Your pleasure is the greatest reward, I'm sure, Princess Orihime. It's good to see you in high spirits anticipating your belle nuit.

[ maybe don't speak in prench to the ancient japanese godde

oh whatever ]

[starfestival]

I am afraid whoever told you that I am Princess was mistaken, for I am a Princess no longer, nor is it simply my own beautiful night, Mr. Apollo.

[priforprince]

Any lady as radiant as yourself is a true Princess.

[ Hibiki remains, therefore, unconvinced. Her smile arcs upward. ]

In her heart.

[starfestival]

I gave up that title long ago, Mr. Apollo, for someone very dear to me.

[They aren't, after all, even married, a fact which makes her despair to this day.]

[OOC: Just a note if you didn't see it that there was an update to this post.]

[priforprince]

[ Ah, yes. The lady's history.

Far be it from Hibiki to dredge up unpleasant memories. She will cede the point. ] Then I beg your pardon.

I have a slight offering of my own, however. A humble present.

I hope you'll do me the honor of accepting it.

[starfestival]

A present for me? But why?

[She is genuinely shocked to hear this, but of course she must temper her exhilaration in public.]

[priforprince]

Your rendezvous happens but once a year. I'd like to offer you the chance to enjoy each of the four seasons, in turn.

Behold. [ And she sends over...an invitation message. In a little virtual envelope with a seal and everything. Clicking/tapping on it reveals an invitation to a Four Seasons Tanabata Festival at Apollo's temple, hosted by CelePara Talent Agency.

It also spouts virtual glitter when you open it that changes from glitter to fluttering cherry blossoms to drops of water to falling autumn leaves to snow. But that's just Hibiki showing off her programming prowess. ]

[starfestival]

[She really is flattered, but she also looks confused.]

I am afraid I do not understand. Has the location of the Tanabata festival changed specifically to the temple to Apollo? When will this take place?

[Her mind is in scheduling mode.]

[priforprince]

You don't need to prepare a thing! This is a supplementary celebration, to reward your hard work and patient longing.

Please be our very first guest tomorrow afternoon.

[ In other words, before the festival proper. Though Hibiki intends to keep the temple open throughout for everyone. ]

[starfestival]

I suppose I do have the time just now... it will have to be the last thing I do before I get dressed in my full kimono again, I suppose, if you feel I must travel to your temple in order to see it.

[ She doesn't sound thrilled about that part. ]

[priforprince]

I'll come pick you up.

[ Nothing, after all, can compare to her temple at its finest. Yet should she arrive to find the damsel in true distress...

Tomorrow will tell! ]

[starfestival]

Ah, well then, that will be far better.

I look forward to it, Mr. Apollo.

[priforprince]

Au revoir.

[ She can't resist a flash of glitter illusion as she cuts the feed. Tease the audience, always. Leave them wanting more. ]