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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OOC UPDATE: Have a log!
OOC Missions Info: By responding to this video post, your character earns the right to ignore the Follower/Exp total requirement for the sake of logging Mission 11 or 12. This includes bringing a small group with them per the normal Mission guidelines.

Comments

From: Aidos | Video

[fullcowl]

[It looks like all the effort the others have been putting in have been helping out Orihime. He's glad, she seemed overworked and tired the first time they met.

She seems much happier now.]

That's very kind of you, Lady Orihime.

I'll have to take you up on that offer.

[starfestival]

You cannot possibly thank me when I am the one in debt to the several of you, Mr. Izuku Aidos.

[Having met him and seeing his face on the video, she calls him by his given name too.]

From: Lakshmi | Video

[clothes_make_the_man]

It was my pleasure to help, Lady Orihime. I've never seen such beautiful clothing before!

[And as should be obvious, he's an expert in this area too, so he's definitely very impressed.]

[starfestival]

Ah flattery...

[She's not used to it.]

Years of experience, that is all Mr. Forrest Lakshmi.

[He came to see her too, so she knows his name.]

From: Nekhbet | Text

[revolutionfalcon]

So you're the one who was sending out for everyone's measurements, then.

I'm not fond of formal clothing, but if I'm obliged to have it then I'll take you up on your offer as well. You obviously know what you're doing with it if part of your role is creating it for these festivals.

Video

[starfestival]

[Her tone is markedly a bit crisper now.]

It was I, with a dozen or so attendants that I am generously allocated during this time....

You are certainly not required to seek me out, Mr. Nekhbet. I am at the Heavens' beck and call during this time, that is all.

From: Lavi | Video

[lostinshadows]

It's good to see you in good spirits, Lady Orihime.

[A bright smile.]

And thank you very much for the clothing. I may have to take you up on it.

[starfestival]

I was surprised to see your group come by, Mr. Lavi, but I was even more surprised that your group was not alone.

[She smiles back.]

I look forward to your second visit.

Text : Fuujin

[fuuthewind]

[He's a bit surprise by this post and the fact she's already received some help from the godlings.]

It's good see you in good spirits, Lady Orihime.

If anyone starts gives you problems, just let me or one of my shinki know. Tanabata will go without a hitch.

[starfestival]

[He's one of the reasons she made this so public.]

Thank you for your concern, Lord Fuujin.

I assure you that no one has started any problems with me. The new gods and shinki - a dozen of them at least now - pledged to assist with the Tanabata preparations and have made good on their word. You know how important this day is to me, especially after last year.

[When it rained.]

Text: Baron Samedi

[diehardreaper]

Glad to hear everything worked out alright for you.
It'd have been a shame were anything to happen to a lady of your standing but even more of a shame to turn down such a generous offer from a lady
I've a bit of a question though
Were we have something made, would it be alright if I'd asked for something specific?
Long as it isn't an imposition, of course.

[starfestival]

[Her tone is crisp again, but her remarks are kind.]

Of course - the more specific the better, to be perfectly honest, Mr. Baron Samedi. The more vague a request is, the harder it is to fulfill for someone. I would be honored to design something that you approve of.

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.

from: carl adler (video)

[smilingbullet]

It was really fun! I learned a lot of new things today, which makes things even more fun!

[ When they met earlier in the day, he likely introduced himself as both D2 and Carl (with D2 being his preference). ]

[starfestival]

Thank you for saying so, Mr. D2. Not much of my work has been 'fun' of late.

video: Helios

[pathofheaven]

[ Tendou's just going to pop up, looking sharp as ever. ]

I can't say I have anything like divine raiments, [ he won't be caught dead in togas ] so I might have to take you up on the offer. But grandma did say "if you receive a little kindness, make sure to give a large serving in return." Is there anything you'd want?

[starfestival]

[She shakes her head No.]

Alas, what I want, you cannot give me, kind Mr. Helios.

[Her tone is a somber one.]

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

From: Antheia | Audio

[papas_bunnydoll]

[Wait a minute, Tot knows the story of Tanabata. She recognizes that name!]

Shouldn't you be getting ready instead?

[starfestival]

[She actually chuckles a little.]

Getting ready, Ms. Antheia? Do you mean for the festival? The attendants are helping me get the festival ready for everyone.

From: Tonatiuh | Video

[rainbowmaster]

[Johan gives Orihime a smile from his side of the video.]

It's nice to see you in such happy spirits. While I haven't been any one of the new gods and shinki who hasn't helped you before, I'm still happy to lend you my help whenever you need it.

I hope you don't mind if I take you up on your offer, though.

[starfestival]

Oh my but this is all a little overwhelming, to be offered such help from so many sources...

[And she sounds it, just a little not used to speaking to people for this long.]

I trust you are all quite new, as I did not see any of your faces last year.

From: Áine | Video

[darkestbefore]

[ Yona is still learning how to maneuver this strange BBS thing, but she just so happens that she's being shown how by a helpful friend when she sees this message. having been excited about the upcoming festival anyway, to receive such a generous offer has her reaching out to reply in gratitude. ]

That is so kind of you, Lady Orihime! Are you certain that won't be too much trouble with what you already have to accomplish? I wouldn't want to add any additional burdens on you.

Is there anything I can do to help you prepare?

[starfestival]

[ Orihime shakes her head No, but she appreciates the way Yona speaks and it carries a pleasantness she enjoys. ]

Much for the festival has already been prepared. I am now leisurely applying my skills for those people - your kind - who have done me a service, Miss Áine.

However, if you insist, you may stop by when you wish and we can discuss the matter in person.

From: Michael | Video

[likethelight]

[ And yet... Allen has a question, actually. ]

Ah.. Miss Orihime, thank you. That's very kind.

I'm sorry though, I don't mean to bother you, but... [ It seems so obvious to everyone he almost doesn't ask. Because there's a lot of talk of it going around certainly and he's mostly gotten the jist, but at the same time... ]

...what's Tanabata?

[starfestival]

It is no bother, Mr. Michael. I do not expect the gods to tell every new member of their ranks - god or shinki - about every little holiday.

[And while it is very important to her, she knows it's just another day to many of them. She teeters on the edge of bitter recall and fondness for Hikoboshi himself.]

Tanabata simply means "Evening of the Seventh." In that sense, it is no special day at all. And it was not a special day centuries ago when I... met a young man, with whom I would fall in love. After we married, I could not fully dedicate myself to my goddess duties, and father grew upset. Now, every Tanabata is like our wedding night, and the next day I must leave him again.

From: Chikusa Kakimoto

[kokuyoyo]

[Divine raiments.... Axel-sama definitely deserves such things, especially after falling ill while they were away. Chikusa feels he has to make it up to his god somehow, and maybe this and Tanabata will be suitable.]

[Sure, it's one of the old guard, but... Well. Maybe this can work out too. Better to have his god in good standing.]

My name is Kakimoto Chikusa, exemplar to Hestia... I would like if I could escort my god to you for a visit, if you're offering.

[And because he does actually sometimes remember decent Japanese manner despite not being Japanese himself (as his accent might give away)...]

...Is there something in particular you would like brought while we're visiting...?

[starfestival]

[His manners would shock her if she knew him outside of this first meeting, but lucky for him she doesn't exactly comb the network because she's kept so busy year round.]

An exemplar! [It makes him sound like an older shinki assigned to a newer god.] I would be delighted by another visitor, but I am unaccustomed to receiving them, so I do not wish to presume what you mean by 'something' I would like brought to me.

Video: Viktor Nikiforov

[leapingchuu]

Well. He hadn't been one of the new shinki involved with preparations, but that didn't mean he couldn't offer something now! And divine raiments sounded good, Yuri would look amazing in something colorful!

He held the device out so she could see his bow, then smiled.

"I'm afraid I wasn't one of the new shinki that helped with the preparations so far, but I'm happy to help with anything you might need from this point on!

My name is Viktor, and I'm one of Bastet's shinki. We're all rather new, I believe, although not quite as recently arrived as the newest additions!

Please feel free to call on me anytime, and if I could ask permission to visit, I think my god would be very appreciative of your fashion assistance!"

Sorry, Orihime, he's rather Extra.

[starfestival]

"I quite enjoy visitors, but as you may have noticed I am receiving quite a lot of them just now. You are more than welcome to stop by if I am available, however. I feel I should also clarify I am less of a designer than I am a weaver. Design is something I learned on my own over the years."

She doesn't mind Extra, she just knows her social calendar is filling up fast.

from: lux crownguard

[rememberher]

[ Oh! Tanabata was something that Lux at least knew something about—she heard a few people speak about it on the near shore, but she hadn't realized that it would be something that gods and shinki would be celebrating as well. Let alone that the woman from the story was, well, real.

Even if that was a bit ridiculous.

Regardless, here was a smiling shinki on the video feed. ]

This is all very kind of you, Lady Orihime, but what about you? Shouldn't you take time out to get ready as well? It hardly seems fair that you should have to work so hard.

[ Tanabata was a celebration for her, was it not? She thinks?

The details on the story are a little fuzzy, actually. ]

[starfestival]

Perhaps it is because I have been tasked with preparing for the festival for so many years, but I do not know what you could mean by 'get ready' in my own way, Miss Crownguard?

[She is genuinely confused.]

It is not about fairness that drives me to work so hard. Has someone told you this?