[ Video ] End of Summer Potluck

[darkestbefore]

From: Áine
Date: September 20th

[ Yona makes a rare appearance on the BBS this afternoon, looking unusually serious. ]

For those who haven't heard yet, or who hadn't pieced together what happened from the... excitement at Ra's temple earlier, Izumo Kusanagi is no longer here. For the time being, Shizuo will be handling matters at his bar, but beyond that... [ She trails off, looking uncertain, because she's a little at a loss at how to handle Izumo's unexpected disappearance herself, let alone how to offer words of comfort or reassurance to anyone else feeling the pain of his loss.

But she shakes her head, as if physically trying to shake off the sadness of the half the cause for this announcement before turning to the other half. ]

I had planned to leave a message here this morning anyway. With summer officially coming to an end now, I thought we might have an afternoon to celebrate it. The goddess Áine governs the summer season and I thought to throw an outdoor picnic at the temple here as the season officially changes to autumn on the 22nd. Shizuo and Izumo had been helping me with preparations and planning for it and have said if we keep the meal as a "pot-luck", there should be plenty of food for everyone who shows up. Anyone is welcome to come if you bring a dish or a drink of some sort, whether we've met yet or not.

I know this is going to be hard for some, considering the other reason for my message - and I considered canceling my plans myself for a little bit - but I also think that maybe this is also needed to counter the difficult times some have been having of late. So, either way, I hope to see some of you there. I'll include the location of my temple at the end of this message and if anyone has any questions about it, please feel free to contact me to ask.

[ As stated, after this message is an attachment with the location of her temple, for those not familiar with it. (A mingle will be posted on the IC date of September 22.) ]

Comments

[futhark]

[ Yona literally knows everyone. Not really a surprise, she got that air that makes people flock to her. ]

I’m not going to stop them if they insist though... [ Knowing Archer and his “being useful” shtick, he’ll probably cook or bake something... ] Speaking of which though… I don’t think I know who is your shinki.

[ Probably in multiples, since those who sit here longer tend to have more of those divine weapons under their care. ]

[darkestbefore]

Ah, it... [ She hesitates, a flicker in her gaze before she gives him a smile. ] It's just Shizuo now, for the moment. I'm not sure if you've met him?

oh damn, I was so sure I answered here

[futhark]

Hmm, heard the name, but cannot connect with a face- Well, the party will be a good occasion for it. [ Or not, since these idiots finally gave each other names day after it ]

Hmm, what could I be useful for... [ He ponders aloud. ] If anyone bothers you with too many questions, and you just want to have some downtime and fun, direct them my way!

[darkestbefore]

I will be sure to introduce you when you're here, then.

[ She laughs at his answer. ] So they can bother you instead?

[futhark]

Exactly, this will give you some time to breathe and have some fun of your own.

[darkestbefore]

And what are you to do, then, when being so bothered?

[futhark]

I will rely on my wit and charms to keep everyone entertained, and get attention and admiration in return. So when I throw a party, I'll have guaranteed attenders. [ He's certainly framing it as a joke ]

Sounds like a fair deal, no?

[darkestbefore]

[ Her mouth drops open in surprise a moment before she laughs, looking amused. ]

Well, then. It sounds as if you have a genius plan.

[futhark]

I'm glad that you. [ He would go with it even without it, but getting a seal of approval always boosts morale, and so on ]