Event || The Festival of Light

[eternitymods]

Who: Everyone!
When: August 18th - 25th
Where: The Empire
What: The Festival of Light is here! Feel free to use any of these prompts. NPCs tag will come sometimes this week. Please mention it in your top-level if you'd rather not be tagged by a random NPC.
Warnings/Notes: N/A

EXPOSITION OF THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHT
— Third District || August 18th – August 25th || 10:00 to 23:00 —
The museums in the 03rd District are open to visitors and are home to many relics predating written history. A lot of those old relics are items of archaeological interest or look like they could be really advanced technologies if they weren't broken beyond repair. Prototypes for Magitek Armor of a new age are exposed, alongside fragments of what are believed to belong to the legendary WEAPONs, machines that belong to the same category than Ultima WEAPON.

The section for Eidolons has all the Eidolons the characters have met so far as well as others yet undiscovered displaying on a gigantic wall-covering painting. The largest Eidolon on the painting appears to be a dragon some characters may recognize as Bahamut, he is so big he dwarves the other Eidolons and should one pay attention, his wings are actually the background of the painting.

Interestingly, someone has doodled something that looks like Ultros over Leviathan on the painting...


SUNNY STARLIGHT
— Ninth District || August 22nd – August 25th || 07:00 to 19:00 —
Do you really believe because it’s summer, you can escape the beauty and magnificence of Christmas? Think again. There is one thing all the nations on Vaikuntha are of one mind on: the wait from the December 26th of a year to the December 24th of the next is too long. This is why a band of Moogles, Lalafells, Bangaas and Zoras from all across the Empire have occupied half of the Ninth District. Decorated trees, Christmas music, people dressed as Santa Claus (and probably dying because of the heat), fake gift boxes as well as a very large and pretty box for donations all await you!

Kids below the age of 15 will all receive a gift if they come: plushies made in the likeness of the main villains of numbered Final Fantasy games! And when you press the button hidden on their stomach, they speak a random line. Who doesn't want a Sephiroth plushie saying "You are a puppet" or a Jecht one repeating "Cry, cry, cry" all day long?

It's like a dream come true!


MIDNIGHT AIRSHIP
— Twelfth District || August 20th – August 24th || 23:00 to 06:00 —
For the late sleepers, it is possible to board a special airship prepared by Hypellos to party up in the sky. The Airship flies all around the Imperial Territories and should characters so desire, they can ask to stop by one of the two other cities. Whether they want to dance, to eat or to enjoy the view, it might be a very fun and relaxing activity. It is also a very good place from where to watch the fireworks… Or to scout for an incoming Tarutaru and her weapon toy.

Note that all the personnel onboard are Hypellos. They are very serviceable and nice, but can try the patience of those not used to their accent. Of note, one Hypello is green and appears to be angrily stalking anyone heading for the "Sunny Starlight" event. He is quite sneaky though and will always manage to get away before being approached.


MOGNET EXPOSITION
— Ninth District || August 22nd – August August 25th || 07:00 to 19:00 —
The half of the Ninth District not occupied by Christmas fanatics is occupied by the Moogles working for the Imperial section of Mognet. Split for the regular Mognet for a decade, Imperial Mognet has managed to thrive. Imperial iMog Slates have all sorts of functions other iMog Slates could only dream of, such as games, grammar check and that kind of stuff. All of those things can be visited at the exposition! Not only that, but the Moogles are also putting on display things that have nothing to do with Mognet but more to do with Moogles themselves.

Come and visit the exposition to discover the rich and amazing culture of the Moogles! Kupo Nuts, Fur Dye, Fake Kupo Nuts, Pom Shiner, Carved Kupo Nuts, booklets titled "How to Use Your Cuteness to Exploit People," Mognet Bags, Deluxe Kupo Nuts, Sheets to Prepare Future Strikes, Mog Beds, Explosive Kupo Nuts, Kupo Champagne—

There is no end to what might be learned from Moogles!


CHOCOBO RACES
— Sen Riqeaux || August 23rd || 15:00 to 20:00 —
A Chocobo Race will be held all around the city! Will you compete? Shall you win? There are no prizes as all the money earned through the race is given to the Safety of Sparks Golsaucia movement. Those participating can bring their own Chocobo or get a temporary one from the people organizing the race. It will be a very bad Chocobo though, so they shouldn’t expect to win… Beware the Hamsters and Marlboro during the race though. It’d be a real shame to end up getting eaten while racing.


SHOPPING
— City's Outskirts || August 18th – August 25th || 07:00 - 20:00 —
On the city's outskirts are all manners of stalls by shoppers eager to make some money. You can find everything there: plushies, food, clothes, souvenirs, books and even cosmetics. Why, one of the merchant is even selling contact lenses covering nearly all of the rainbow's spectrum aside from green while another sells all kind of swords, even the supposed legendary Excalibur! This might be the perfect place to take on O'aka's Quest if you so wish!


MINI SPARKS GOLSAUCIA
— Eleventh District || August 19th – August 24th || Anytime —
Specially for the festival, stallholders from Sparks Golsaucia were invited and brought a few attractions to display what they can do. Noticeably, there is a shooting stand—Once again, a treasure chest game where characters are presented with ten chests and can open only one-- Prizes range from one Gils to gigantic plushies. The novelty this year is something called the "Kupo Boxes," Boxes you punch open and you get something: perhaps something wonderful like a 1 million gil ticket, more often than not though absolutely nothing. Will you try your chance? Be careful, your wallet might not survive it.


TOURNAMENTS
— Tenth District || August 19th – August 23rd || 10:00/15:00/20:00 —
There is a Blitzball Competition taking place during the Festival of Light! Characters are free to go and watch the matches, so long as they can pay for the tickets. At the same time, a Triple Triad competition is taking place. Characters are free to enter the Triple Triad tournament if they so wish. Characters who know Triple Triads have decent chances to win. And even if your characters lose, what matters is trying, right? There are no prizes to be won, as all money goes to the Triple Triad For Everyone associations.


CULINARY ATTRACTIONS
— Second District || August 18th – August 25th || 12:00 to 13:30 / 19:00 to 21:00 —
What would a festival be without free food and banquets? Not really a festival. In the fourteenth district, there is a banquet and many stands held by people from all over the Empire. All kind of food can be found here-- Refined food, pastries, cakes, cooked meals, etc. It's virtually impossible not to find something to like in all of this, and it's all free! There are, however, guards standing around on the lookout for Gourmands who would be tempted to ruin the fun for everyone. After what happened two years ago, better be careful.


THE OPERA
— Ninth District || August 18th - August 24th || 22:00 —
There is an opera every day for all to see for free, titled "A Goddess's Tears." It is a retelling of the creation myth, but shown from the (presumed) perspective of the Goddess of Death. The play depicts the Goddess as someone who started out as a rather sweet person, but whose life took such terrible turns she wished to die and resented life. Yet, death was too scary of a prospect for her and she couldn't choose what was better, Life or Death. As the play progresses, she decides both are equally terrible and resolves to create a world where those very notions shall no longer exist.

As the play unfolds, toward the ends the story becomes what people are more familiar with. However, rather than letting her die wordlessly, the four heroes appease the Goddess's soul by singing. As the four heroes sing, the Goddess smiles and sheds a single tear before passing away. It is said the play is very emotional, sensible people might want to pass on it.


HOUSING
— Fourteenth District || August 17th - August 27th || Anytime —
Before, after and during the Festival of Light, the characters will all need a place where they can rest. Thankfully for them, people coming with the Curti Center delegation are all given the keys to stay in one of the abandoned houses in the 14th District. Truth to be told however, those house look anything but abandoned. Why, it's as if people had been living in them up until very recently, given how either clean and ordered they are for some, or chaotic and neglected they are for others (Characters who were present in Melodies of Life will be able to notice the houses are nearly identical to what they were just before the time skip during endgame, though there are a few eerie differences).

At least, it's a good place to sleep!


ARDYNIAN DISCOVERY
— Fifteenth District || August 18th – August 25th || 10:00, 15:00, 20:00 —
Everyday, it will be possible to get wheeled motor vehicle driven by imperial soldiers and go visit one of the other cities, case in point, Ardynia! Not much is done over there for the Festival of Light, but it is worth checking out, if only for the Wizard and Jester Jobs. It is a thriving city with people from all over the Empire, and it appears to be something of a shopping center for the imperial region.

And most importantly, discover the official headwear of Ardynia: the Fedora! It is said Archaeologists have imported this fashion trend to Ardynia when they pass by, but none know whether this is true or not. While most citizens have enough senses not to actually wear this dreaded hat, those who do wear it really look dumb doing so. And those who don't look dumb look like they'd make jokes about your pet's untimely demise while you're still crying about it.

Perhaps is is best to stay away.


PARASRAYA DISCOVERY
— Fifteenth District || August 18th – August 25th || 10:00, 15:00, 20:00 —
Everyday, it will be possible to get wheeled motor vehicle driven by imperial soldiers and go visit one of the other cities, case in point, Parasraya! Not much is done over there for the Festival of Light, but it is worth checking out, if only for the Archaeologist and Catmancer Jobs, as well as the Weapon Master Association. It is a technologically advanced yet small and cozy city...

... If it wasn't for a tragedy plaguing the city: cats, cats everywhere. If the meowing doesn't kill you, the constant flow of cats asking to be pet, fed and to sit on your lap might. You may even encounter a few tired citizens paying you money to take care of the cat infestation around their house. Others however are really defensive of the cats and will hunt anyone trying to bring harm to them. Of course, the source of all these cat-related troubles can be traced back to the origins of the Catmancer guild.

But, perhaps it is a story best left for another day.


FIREWORKS
— First District || August 18th – August 24th || Midnight —
Fireworks will be launched from the Castle starting 00:00 and will end at 01:00, everyday of the Festival. No matter where you are in the city, anyone should be able to watch them with ease if they so wish. Unfortunately, it means falling asleep before midnight may be a bit hard with all the noise. On the 25th, characters will be with dining with the Empress as the fireworks happen.

Comments

[arosetowar]

Hey, a little embarrassment every now and again builds character. Deftly weaving through the cats at their feet, avoiding stepping on and tripping over them, she moves to stand in front of Finn and says, somewhat more commandingly than the situation calls for, "Hold still."

Taking caution not to spook the clingy kitty into digging its claws further into him, she slides one hand under its belly and moves the other beneath its front paws in an attempt to free Finn's shirt before lifting the kitty away.

"I've heard it said that dogs are indiscriminate but cats choose their people."

Noctis Lucis Caelum | OTA

[warpstriking]

The Opera
[It isn't the first time he's seen history played up for the dramatics. His own family history reads like some sort of gothic soap opera (and man, did he not realize how much until recently), so, of course, he's undaunted by the thought. After all, it would be nice to see what at least the theatrical side thought of this creation myth thing.

That was, before it reached the final act. His suspension of disbelief is just... gone.]

Now I get why the admission was free.

[Can he have those hours of his life back? No? ...Sigh. He'll just, write down what he saw there to turn into that lady who posts the notes thing. It's a different version of the creation myth than the one they know of, so. That counts, right?]

Chocobo Races
[If anyone thought he wouldn't be interested in racing was funny. Especially considering once he heard of the races, he made sure to bring Felix around. (Plus, it probably helps to have one of their feathery friends to help calm down a certain chocobro of his.) Not that he'll ever admit that was part of the reason he brought his feathery companion, but...

Ignis is going to kill him when he finds out he signed up despite knowing there are hamsters and marlboros involved, he just knows it.]

Parasraya Discovery
[Checking out the other cities when the Festival was ongoing and thus less busy had been something Noctis had been interested in doing, especially the new Jobs and what might be found here. Clues, anything about the world they'd have to call home for however long they're stuck here.

At least he got to visit the Weapon Master Association (he really, really misses using one-handed swords, okay?) before stopping near the Catmancer guild. Not because he wants to pick up the Asterisk, mind (there's enough cat jokes in this family, thank you), but...]

Hey there, little guy. [He kneels in front of a little tabby cat, who mewls at him before trotting closer, sniffing at him before rubbing his little head against a gloved hand.] Someone looks hungry.

[He pulls out a small tubberware of tuna, and the cat eats it happily.

Soon, another shows up.

And another. All three purring as they finish off the tuna and rub against his legs.

This is Fine. He is alright with this feline fate.]

Wild Card
[ooc: Want him anywhere I haven't made a top-level comment for? Feel free to poke me at twilitfall]

Parasraya

[modelcivilian]

This is great, right?

[Hey Kanji, have a fellow cat lover buried under a pile of cats finally noticing there's someone else nearby. It's probably because he's also swarmed by cats that it's a little difficult to be aware.]

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[pishirogane]

Truly an eyesore, isn't it?

[She had been here for a while, trying to locate someone to restore the painting to its proper appearance, but hasn't had any luck. There's plenty of security, but have they done anything? Absolutely not...]

[suigojin]

I think they work. I've heard people say they don't, or not for them. 'Can't catch bad dreams if you don't dream at all,'...stuff like that, you know?

[He looks them over for a second, picking one out and holding it at arm's length, one adorned with several light brown feathers.]

[arosetowar]

[Always a creature of preparation, she retrieves a water bottle from her bag and, after crouching slightly in front of him, holds it out for him to take.]

Here. You should drink this.

[It's cold and refreshing and, she hopes, at least a small bit grounding.]

[hashtagdaddy]

[Gladio doesn't expect the chatty Moogle, but smiles down at him anyway as Noodle flits down from her shoulder perch.] Hey, runnin' away from Dylas again?

What antiques - kupo?! How can we find the good stuff?

[When the talkative thing runs off, Noodle gives chase - she really wants to know where the good things are so she can show Gladio and he can buy cool gifts for his friends and his boyfriend... and maybe for her too.] Hey! Come back, kupo!!

[The Moogle's sudden departure immediately tells Gladio that Dylas is headed this way, so he's not shocked when the Naga comes up to him.] Hey, you fell asleep too.

[A grin colors his words and he not-so-subtly glances at Dylas' bag.] Buy anything yet? Or are you still browsing?

An intruder?!

[hashtagdaddy]

Gladio had taken the time to scope out the rooms, and was looking at the view outside the room he'd be sharing with Ignis when he heard some rustling from the kitchen. At first he thought it was one of his housemates, but the Moogle's voice that followed was unfamiliar.

Thankful that he'd taken off his shoes after entering the room, he silently made his way towards the foyer and could not believe his eyes.

Some punk kid and his Moogle were rummaging through their bags! Who did this brat think he was?

Gladio drew himself to his full height and crossed his arms. His feet slapped the floor as he deliberately stepped towards the boy, all six-foot-six of him radiating irritation and distrust as he glared at the kid through narrowed eyes.

"Who th' hell are you and why are you going through our things?" Though the growled words were a question, Gladio's snarl made it clear that the answer better be a good one.

Madhuri | Open

[songbird_slayer]

[Mini Sparks Golsaucia]

[The Golsaucia flowed through her blood. It was like the place was made for her. But rather than offer games and rigged anti-opportunities, Madhuri set up just a small piece of the Lady of Bliss:

The photographs were from past shows, of actors and actresses taking a bow, of their dances and songs in the midst of a musical; cabaret shows were glitz and glamour, of top hats and lace; concerts galore (wow, was that Adrien Agreste playing piano?) with audience members filling nearly every seat. Posters decorated the sides of the stand, announcing future productions. Seemed holiday tales would be coming up next, complete with teasers involving a Hallow's Eve Burlesque, urging audiences to come and embrace their devilish side...

Madhuri herself was passing out fliers, answering questions, spoke glowingly of her venue. But as she shook hands with so many interested parties, she offered a warning:]

Oh, and... avoid the Kupo Boxes. Trust me. Call it 'personal experience'.


[Parasraya]

[So many cats! Madhuri couldn't get very far in the city without encountering the needy little buggers. Really, she had more experience with the lions, the tigers, dragons... never cute little guys like this. It seemed they were lost, perhaps, and needed a hand home.

So the solution was obvious. Well, obvious for her, as she took a trip to a music shop, dropped down cash, and asked to borrow a few instruments for a while. The confused clerk agreed, and handed woodwinds, brass and sticks to the tiefling's master plan:

Song, of course. Her hands were busy with the drum, her tail tapping a tambourine dangling by a string behind her. From her mouth was a recorder, happily tooting away. As she marched down the streets, kittens and adult cats began to line up behind her in curiosity. It was the tiefling's hope, perhaps, that the felines would find their homes if they just followed her for long enough.]


[Wildcard!]

[Want anything else? Hit me up.]

[hashtagdaddy]

[He accepts the pamphlet with a tender smile, blushing faintly at the soft touch of their fingers. No, he's not a blushing virgin - and Ravus damn well knows that - but he's aware of the man's aversion to public displays of affection and is touched (ha) by the gesture.]

That's true. We need to know what we're dealing with in the way of the Gods here, not just with respect to their weapons and other tech.

[Gladio gladly falls into step beside Ravus, letting him take the lead and set the pace as they walk the display. He can't deny the beauty of the artwork on display and more than once Gladio finds himself hovering slightly over Ravus' shoulder, his chest ever so slightly grazing the man's back, to read some of the placards.]

Pretty fascinating, actually... [His whispered words are meant only for Ravus' ears, but the timbre of Gladio's voice usually means anyone standing next to them could likely hear as well.]

Mini Sparks Golsaucia

[chatwithdeath]

[Lady of Bliss wasn't something she'd typically look into, but it broke up the games around which had even less of her interest. It wasn't any place located around here according to the posters and it did appear accommodating to any performer...]

[She accepted the flier with a claw, shrugging slightly.]

I had no intention on trying them really.

[pishirogane]

"... Right. They come from a time after this plot..." Shido? Naoto couldn't say she ever heard of that name, but it would be something to keep an ear to the ground about. Well, if she could remember everything Futaba told her now until they returned home.

Naoto's brows furrow and she says nothing; at least, not immediately. So, Shido played a role in Futaba's mother's death... and now that she thought about it.

"... Your memory?"

Did it have anything to do with that? It did say 'You're the one who killed her'...

Shopping - 18th, 19th, 24th

[keymemory]

[ Sora was called toward this particular vendor because of all the amazing jewelry that shimmered and sparkled with the light around it! It was like looking into a cave full of diamonds! Or, so he imagined.

The question posed next to him had him turn and give the stranger a look. ]

Eh? … Oh! You should get them all the same thing and tell ‘em if you don’t like it, too bad! Make a necklace! Or.. or.. or get them what you think they might like and then .. they’ll like it because it’s from you!

i. chocobo (b)race yourself

[keymemory]

[ Sora happened to be strolling right by as a small little fat bird went streaking past him. He exclaims and jumps back, his moogle remains idle and unimpressed. ]

What was that?! Nunumu?

Chocochic, kupo.

[modelcivilian]

That was true. Cats seemed litterally (snrk) everywhere. Though, he'd also seen the faces of some people not too pleased by the number of cats loitering around their properties which had him a little more concerned.

"I think so. Among all the cats here right now, this one looked like someone spilled ink on its back."

And to show her, he carefully turns the cat around and - sure enough - in the center of the cat's back was one dark almost splatter-looking spot compared to the soft transition at its other color points.

4. Parasraya Discovery

[keymemory]

“Aaa—chuuu~!” Sora’s puffy eyed and miserable, both his eyes and his nose are dripping, and his throat feels tight. He has never been around this many cats before and it’s a bit much for him to take! He imagines it would be a bit much for anyone to take! He never considered himself allergic to anything before but he has to consider the fact that perhaps it wasn’t just a few cats here and there, but dozens! Hundreds! Tensabillions!

“O..o.. oooh…” His body vibrated his arms flew up and his body falls back with his next explosion. “ACHUU!” He clashes against the wall and hangs tight against it. He places his face against the cool surface and thanks the building for its precious cool front to rest his swollen head against.

[promiselisting]

It's likely a name she'll start hearing in a couple years, especially in the world of politics. Shido only really started gaining notoriety after he had a certain ally on his side, after all.

Once again though, it's both blessing and curse that Naoto is so sharp. Able to draw that connection. There's a long (probably telling) silence, before she nods slowly.

"Officially, my mom's death was ruled as a suicide," The irony - given what they'd just talked about with Ren - is not lost on her, and her mouth quirks the tiniest bit, though there's no humor behind the expression. "We were out on a walk together when she just... fell into the road." she cuts herself off there curling in on herself a bit. Naoto can probably get the impression what happened.

"After she died, these... men, in black coats came in and took over the investigation. They found a suicide note... where Mom listed all of her complaints about me. 'Maternity neurosis,' they called it." There's a lot she could say here. About how they'd scolded her for 'causing her mother so much trouble.' How they'd read the note aloud to her personally, then to her relatives and neighbors. How stupidly fallible human memory was. How, with enough doubt and suggestion, you could probably believe anything. That even your own mother hated you.

Instead, she continues, "Except what really happened is that she suffered a mental shutdown. It's what happens when someone's Shadow is killed in the Metaverse. When that happens, in reality... the person just stops responding. Basically go catatonic. And depending on when and where it happens..."

The results could be very deadly indeed.

Housing ; i mean.. you asked for this, but not really idk? ilu :c

[keymemory]

[ Sora got a number too, a key, some sort of direction toward his own residence. Yet, to be honest, Sora wasn’t going to just stay in his home all the time. In fact, he had plenty -PLENTY- of others he needed to be around. Riku, Riku, Selphie, Tidus, that weird dude with the hair, that cute lil doll looking girl, Keith, and so on and so forth. He had his vacation planned out. Additionally, being here without the gil to sustain his needs was going to be tough too, so, fridge surfing was a magical way to also be connected with one’s friends.

Riku, or not!Riku Takashu~wu~ku, was surely taking his sweet old time. Maybe that came with age? The older you got the more delirious you got. Poor Riku—

TAKESHI (gosh that’s gonna be rough for Sora) had a history of rough story-bro moments. Sora didn’t mind, he could be patient.

But now he was done being patient, there came a time when being patient needed to end, the time was now. He bulldozers his way through Riku and the frame of the door with a huff and a soft complaint. ]

The food is not going to welcome us at the door step!

C’mon!

4. Housing ; I MEAN HE'S ALREADY INTRUDED VIA GLADIO POST

[keymemory]

Sora made himself home, only because it seemed to be the appropriate temperature in here to do so. It was cool, calm, a little exciting, curious, and there was some coffee being made and Sora was going to adult-it so good with the coffee; this guy was going to be super glad he had him over for a visit!

This whole ordeal, really, was just kind of a pleasant reminder of whenever his mom would go visit the neighbors back home, sure he’d go with her from time to time, but it was so much like this: come over, sometimes bring the food, sometimes a few drinks, and sometimes you came over to eat food and have drinks from the person you visited! It was the best.

Sora had himself seated at the bar on a tall bar stool and he had his hands crossed before him with a content smile on his face. Nunumu was idle behind him, his moogle, reading a magazine left behind (presumably) by the previous tenants. “I’m not unsettled.” He was quick to offer, a gleam to his grin and a beam to his eyes as he reached for the cup. “I think it’s nice.. kind of like someone broke the home in, like a good pair of new leather shoes, … or like someone warmed up your seat while you were gone and you’ve come to sit down on a toasty chair!” Sora stared at the dark liquid in his cup, a grin to his lips and he moistened them with an eager tongue.

“But more so, you have friends here with you! So.. you’re going to enjoy staying here with them no matter the unfamiliarity of this place!”

[pishirogane]

... You remember? [Both her eyebrows are up. She wants to inquire more but...]

[She watches him breathe - struggle to breathe. He's recalling something, and he probably shouldn't be standing up right now while doing so. Any questions she has likely should wait, but he keeps speaking.]

The layout... [She glances around.] ... We should move elsewhere to continue discussing this. Let's see if there's somewhere for you to sit down.

[wildlinks]

"Hmm... the cake is not food though. It's dessert."

It's a good thing that he's not, right?!

"Here, try this!" He shows at his own plate and the very suspicious steak. "It's a raptor steak- smoked then grilled." There are few cut up slices you can try Naoto.

Parasraya Discovery because cat nerds

[wildlinks]

[Not too far from where Noct was feeding the cat- actually right across the street- Souji was in cat heaven.

One cat on his lap, one trying to push head underneath his arm and elbow and one of the kittens is climbing all over his back and head. This is how a man looks when he's in bliss:]

♫ I've got a little kitty cat who never chased a mouse
And all she wants to do all day is lounge around the house ♪

[Needless to say he has a grumpy Persian's cat in his lap attention.]

[orangekun]

Third District

[Owen didn't exactly have the luxury to look at all the displays at the museums, especially those around Magitek. Almost every time he did, a citizen of the Empire would begin to marvel at his own magitek, namely his arms. He was dressed a bit more casually as he walked around, saving his best for the dinner, but that also meant his arms were exposed.

He wasn't nearly so insecure as he used to be, but now he wished he braved the heat with long sleeves and gloves when yet another citzen just went out of their way to poke at the metal. It was trying his patience. Did they people really think that it was okay to just touch him without asking? His eyebrow twitched and he yanked his arm away, beelining for the Eidolon exhibit where he found a secluded bench to sit with his arms crossed.

It didn't stop his slightly pointed ears from picking up footsteps from off to the side and he didn't hold back.]

Touch my arms and you might find yourself with a broken hand.

Twelfth District

[His kingdom for some wine. One can only take so much of ogling citizens, after all. He wasn't in the mood to visit the other cities so he generally stayed on the Midnight Airship, a glass of wine in hand.

He wasn't intending to get drunk, so he left it at only a few glasses at most. It took more than that for him to be truly drunk, but the nice buzzed feeling was what he needed. He swirled the drink, it was a good stock and he appreciated the flavor and aroma. It put him at ease as he gazed out into the night sky. He has seen the fireworks almost every night thus far, he rather enjoyed them. Tonight would be no different. He turned to make his way to the upper deck for a better view as they would start soon and nearly bumped into another individual.]

Oh, my apologies. I didn't see you.

Tournaments

[Blitzballs was actually pretty relaxing for him to watch. He never got into it to choose which team he rooted for or anything like that. He just liked to sit and watch and forget about the day sometimes. Even if he didn't have a bad day. So, one could find Owen in the seats, arm resting on the back of chair he had and a drink in hand as he watched the match unfold.

Although he did move a couple times when one too many kids decided his arms were the coolest things ever. He made his way over to another empty sit, looking at the person seated next to it.]

Is this seat taken?

Wildcard

[Got something else in mind? He'll be just about anywhere, so poke me at lineandcolor or just throw in something! <3]

[arosetowar]

On the other hand, rather than being concerned over the displeased locals and their relationship with the cats, Cornelia has been watching them to see how they navigated around the floofs. Moving through the city has thus become something akin to passing through a thick garden except that sometimes parts of it meow and groom themselves and climb up former stormtroopers and otherwise behave in farily harmless ways.

So when he shows her the kitter's back, she frowns.

"Is it ink?"

[wildlinks]

And that's the sound of someone who is not enjoying the company of cats as much as he is. He gives the kitten a final pat on the head and stands up. The boy looked like he was in quite a pain. All that sneezing can't be good.

"Hey, are you alright?"

It must be quite bad luck to wander over to a cat city and have allergies to cat fur. He pulls out a handkerchief out of his pocket and offers it to him.

"Perhaps we should leave this area." He plans to escort the little guy out.