faithfulflame | Third Prayer: The Future is Written in Flames [Voice/Action] Forward Dated to June 13th

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Good afternoon everyone. For those of you who have not met me, my name is Rei Hino. I would like to extend my warmest greetings to all of the New Feathers. I'm sure that you will find something that you enjoy here, and that you will be able to make many friends. If you need any help, please feel free to contact me at any time.

On to other matters, though. Its taken me some time, but I have managed to prepare and purify a small area on the edge of the forest where I can perform flame readings and other types of fortune telling. I do not have much in the way of a shrine, merely a tent and a small consecrated area with which to work, so I hope that doesn't reflect poorly on the experience. In my world, I am a priestess, and I'm fortunate enough to have a gift when it comes to doing such things. If anyone is interested, I will happily use my blessings to offer a reading of your future. It would be my greatest honor to provide my services.

While I cannot guarantee perfect results thanks to our hosts weakening my powers, I feel that its not out of my reach to offer answers to simple questions that you may have about your near future. All that you need to provide is a question and a single hair for a flame reading, or just your question for other types of fortune telling. I have a set of tarot cards if anyone prefers that, but I'm more confident in my abilities at flame visions.

I hope that you find my fortune telling to be enjoyable!

[An elegantly drawn map pointing to an area on the edge of the forest is included with the broadcast pointing it out]

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[Rei can be found at the site depicted on the map for most of the day. Its simple enough, a tent that she and the other senshi had found in the item shop, erected as a sort of open air shrine with a carefully prepared brazier on the outside. Near the center is a small round table she'd hauled out of her house, and at the entrance is a bucket of purified water meant to cleanse oneself before a reading. A pair of crows, Phobos and Deimos, dart playfully around the area, hopefully adding to the impression of the site.

Rei greets anyone who comes by with a happy smile and a great deal of enjoyment. She loves using her gifts, and if it brings a measure of peace or enjoyment to someone she's more than glad]

(OOC: If you have Rei do a reading, I'll offer up a generic enough fortune, since they tend to be very vague most of the time. However, if you wish for something more specific or want to use the reading to set something up for future plans, foreshadowing, whatever, please speak with me and we can work out some details! Hit me up in a PM and we can work from there.)

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[Ami could use some advice herself, or at least some guidance, or maybe she really just wants to know (think) it'll be alright. The recent missions (and Rei's involvement as Mars), and now the Malnosso's demands have not left her at her most relaxed.

More importantly, it's a chance to see Rei, so Ami finds herself heading to the tent. She stays outside at first, to be sure no one's already catching a private word and to avoid barging in. Her voice carries well enough, though she keeps it soft.]

Rei-chan? Are you free?

Edited 2012-06-13 04:17 (UTC)

[Rei calls out softly, happy to hear her friend came to see her. The Malnosso's threat hadn't left the priestess in the best of moods, which was why she decided to make the offer. The flames always calmed her down, and helping others did wonders]

Of course!

You can see the future?

[Ami makes her way inside, where she offers Rei a smile. She takes a moment to glance around, taking in the little changes Rei's made, and the place Rei's created for herself.]

Leave it to Rei-chan to be diligent. You're always a hard worker, aren't you?

[Viral doesn't hear the journal post because he's out with his bow again, sharpening his disused archery skills on hapless tree branches or small game. He intended on finding a means to cook his prey--no worries. He was a hunter that understood the value of the natural resources.

The scent of smoke from the brazier catches his attention before he sees the tent. Likewise the crows. He has to step out into the clearing to get a better look at the tent itself and the dark haired young woman manning it.]

Well. This is interesting.

I can. Would you like me to try it?

[Simple curiosity, right? It was the reason he'd slipped out of Community House 2 for the afternoon. After the conversations he'd been forced to have recently and now the demands from the Malnosso, he was more than welcome for a little distraction. To be honest, he wasn't much for fortune-telling. Nothing wrong with it, of course, but it just wasn't his cup of tea.

But something about the flame reading in particular had intrigued him. Whether he was looking for a true answer or not wasn't really on his mind.

It takes him a short while to locate the tent, approaching it quietly at first. Didn't wanna walk in on someone else being spoken to, after all...]

Hope I'm not interrupting anything. Mind if I speak to you?

I try. This is what Grandfather would want, and its something I love.

[She smiles and offers the water to Ami so that she can purify herself]

Would you like a fortune, or to talk?

[Rue is silent for a few minutes. Knowing the future is something that's never occurred to her, but wouldn't that be nice? Knowing what was coming up, being able to prepare for it? Maybe doing her best to change things. Just as Katniss and Peeta want to protect her she wants to protect them too.]

I'd like that. I'll come find you. Do I need to do anything?

Fortune-tellin', huh...? [He's a bit skeptical of this (must have been all those inaccurate fortune cookies messages,) but he's more than a little curious because Rei has a compelling way with words here and Luceti has proved to be a place where few things seemed impossible.]

This is for real?

[A look of wonder settles over his features.]

[Ami goes through the motions - admittedly, she's never been very religious, but she's respectful enough - and purifies herself before explaining her presence.]

I came to talk awhile, but... Can it be both?

Of course. What do you want to talk about, Ami-chan?

Nothing special, just bring yourself. When you get here, you'll need to purify yourself with water, and give me a single hair. Thats all!

[Ami shakes her head quickly, dispelling worry.]

Nothing in particular. It's just... a lot's happened lately. I wondered we're all doing alright. [By we, she means the senshi here; though it's one of the times she can't help wishing for more of them.]

Can you see what might happen, about Catherine?

Absolutely. In my home country, I perform this ritual all the time. If you are interested, or skeptical, please come and see me.

[She's used to this, of course, especially from non-Japanese]

I'd be happy to help answer any questions.

[Rei stands up and smiles, bowing politely.]

Of course, sir. What can I do for you?

Ah, good afternoon!

[Rei hears him approach, and is already on her feet when he enters, wearing a welcoming smile. She recognizes him from before, but is fairly sure he doesn't know who SHE is]

Would you like a fortune?

[Rei shakes her head, frowning]

I cannot. I've already tried, but the flames don't say anything about it. I can't help but wonder if his destiny is too murky for me to read.

Maybe. It could also be the Malnosso obscuring your powers. [They know the Malosso can affect them, after all; and it's easy to see how it'd be in their interests to block Rei's predictions when it comes to this.]

We'll have to keep investigating it for now, then. Even if the people want to protect him. [Frankly, the few gestures of 'Catherine' and goodwill don't make up for anything that's happened here, to Ami. She doesn't know what she thinks is best yet.]

I'll be right over!

[The journal closes. A few seconds later, it opens again.]

Thank you.

[The journal closes again as Rue heads off. She leaves a quick note in the kitchen for Peeta and Katniss before she runs out the door, heading to the designated clearing. Even if she doesn't know what to expect, the idea excites her.]

It could be. Either way, you are right. We need more information. I'm sorry I can't really help with that.

[Rei sighs heavily. This is all coming in the wake of that dreadful mission]

Would you like to try another fortune, Ami-chan?

[Rei smiles and waits patiently for the young girl. When she hears Rue outside she calls out to her]

Come in!

Let me look into it awhile. Right now, it seems there's strong feeling that we should protect Catherine. I could agree, if Catherine can find a way to help us escape the others in return.

If nothing else, I'd like to keep Catherine away from the Malnosso just to prove that we can. We can't let ourselves be bullied.

On its own, doesn't it seem to cruel to hand him over? [She's more than willing to do for a reason - for the least reason, really, which shows her feelings are starting to get the best of her - but not as a statement of strength.]

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