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: 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.]

[clothes_make_the_man]

Just Forrest is fine. I'd love to learn more from you sometime when you're less busy with the festival.

[starfestival]

Indeed, I will have quite an abundance of free time again soon.

[Which she doesn't sound happy about.]

I have never had a pupil before, and now two among you wish to learn from me.

[clothes_make_the_man]

Ah... I'm sorry, I didn't mean to remind you of that.

[Forrest frowns for a moment, looking sympathetic.]

I promise to work hard if you'll have me, though. Making beautiful clothing has been my passion ever since I was young. I love to see the smiles my work brings to people's faces.

[starfestival]

It is no fault of your own, Mr. Forrest. I have no qualms taking on apprentices - it is a simple fact that no one has asked it of me before.

Such an eager attitude... I believe your words. It is difficult to smile as I work these days, but it is far more difficult soon after... But enough of that. The smiles I have seen lately keep me hopeful.

[clothes_make_the_man]

Never? That's surprising.

[He smiles back at her.]

I'll come to visit you for my first lesson after the festival is over, then.

[A few days after. He knows she's likely to be feeling sad.]

[starfestival]

[She shakes her head No.]

Understandable. As a god yourself, you are surely busy making preparations for the day as well.

[She actually sounds a little disappointed.]

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

[clothes_make_the_man]

My preparations mostly include getting a suitable outfit ready, so if you aren't too busy, I could actually come by tomorrow if you'd like.

[She did seem a little sad just now. Maybe he can cheer her up by helping her out some more.]

[starfestival]

That would be splendid. I look forward to it.