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Tenth Prayer: Fanning the Flames [Action/Video]

[What a week! Rei couldn't remember a time she'd been more exhausted in her life. The minute she made it in the door of House 3 she'd just dropped into bed like a wilting flower. And she'd slept. For days. When she finally managed to get up and feel...human...again, though, she had things to address. Lots of things.

And the first thing on that list? The shrine. And preparations for a trap she planned to lay on two unwary wizards. After that, she had promises to keep and work to do. This was going to be a long day...]

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[Rei spends the early part of the day around Tsukino Shrine. She's been gone for more than a week, and the whole thing needs a bit of tending, just basic chores. While she works, Phobos and Deimos play around the small courtyard, flapping around merrily in the spring breeze. It's a pretty nice time, a far cry from the insane battle the week before. Anyone's welcome to come by and help out with chores, or setting up for her foray into forced match-making.

Midmorning, before she sits down to have lunch she opens her journal and sends out a broadcast. Phobos and Deimos are probably pawing around the camera, being nosy birds as usual.]

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Good afternoon, Luceti. This is Rei Hino. I would like to inform you that fortune telling at Tsukino Shrine will resume today as normal. I'd also like to express my sincerest condolences to anyone who was injured on the draft last week, and even more to those who lost someone in battle. Words...fail me at the moment, but if you are in need of a place to pray or find a peaceful place to think, you are welcome to use the shrine here for that. I hope you are able to find some measure of solace, however you choose to seek it. If you need me for anything, I will be here until six this evening for fortune telling or prayer services.

Additionally, I would like to ask a question. What are ways that you've learned to relieve stress? Particularly after a battle. How would you go about creating an atmosphere to help people relax? I have a small project that I'm working on down this vein, and I could use some suggestions. I would appreciate it a lot.

[A little later she sends out 3 more filtered broadcasts]

Locked to Max Woodville

Max-san, can we talk?

Locked to Okita Souji

Souji-san, if you have time, I would like to make good on my promise.

Locked to Helios Sprensonne
Helios-san, can you visit the shrine tonight at around seven? There is something very important I need to discuss with you. I'll prepare dinner, so please come hungry. This may take some time, as well. And it's a sensitive issue, so I'd appreciate it if you could leave your journal at home.

(OOC: Feel free to just drop by the shrine instead of responding to the broadcast if that suits your character better.)

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Then come in, sit down. I'll make tea.

Who are you?

[Rei folds her arms across her chest and sets herself, now getting a little worried.]

Is Tsuzuki-san in trouble?

Ideally, tonight. I wanted to surprise them with some nice things at the shrine, but something at the lakes for a later date could also be nice.

[What is she doing worrying? Is she worried about him? It's Hisoka's job to be worried about him! The very nerve.]

That's not your business.

That, uh, Tsukino Shrine? [The word was unfamiliar and took a moment for him to recall.] Use your judgement then. You manage the place.

We can work on the thing for the lakes later. It'd need your eye and approval anyway, and I'd need a few extra hands to get it done. [That was saying nothing of the skills that he didn't have, but it was a hurdle to jump later.]

For now, I'd say just keep it chill. Maybe have a fire going somewhere. I mean, you do like fire. It should be no problem!

He's my friend. He's my co-worker. If he's in trouble, then it is my business.

[She gives him a completely exasperated look now, her patience beginning to crack.]

Thanks.

[He kicks off his shoes and leaves them next to the door before he steps inside and goes to sit down.]

I should have checked in before just... had stuff on my mind.

["Friend." she throws around that word so flippantly, as if that much trust is easy to give away. If she trusts like that, it's probably why Tsuzuki likes her so much in the first place.]

Your eyes are violet. Is that natural?

Of course.

[She sets about making tea, heating the water and things, and setting out cushions]

I understand. I was asleep for three days at least. Ami-chan and Usagi-chan thought I might sleep longer if they hadn't forced me up.

[Her violet eyes narrow and she reaches for her journal, ready to call Tsuzuki]

Yes. Is that a problem?

[She opens the book and starts looking for his.]

That's the one.

What sort of thing did you have in mind at the lake?

I practice Valega to relieve stress and find enlightenment.

That depends on what's there, really. I haven't seen it myself, but I'm thinking a pier or a little pavillion or something if it's not there already. Benches, firepit, torches. A charcoal grill. Sail cloth, maybe.

Need to do ground work first. Can't plan anything blindly.

It's different, that's all. You don't see many Japanese with eyes your color. That's all.

[Said the equally-Japanese boy with the blonde hair and bright green eyes that somehow pass as normal where he's from. Because manga logic.]

Edited 2013-04-05 20:44 (UTC)

[He likes the shrine, he really does. It's warm and comforting, a place of peace. Something he's been sorely missing since before the draft.]

We've got a great pillow and blanket fort going in the living room of the house. We're just crashing there at the moment.

Max? I-I didn't realize you were here as well. But, um, yes I suppose we should. Rei it was urgent.

[ He had come at the appointed time only to realize that there was no Rei but there was Max. He knew something was wrong when that was how this night began. And then they both entered the shrine, being lead by the two crows, and then the door locks behind them. Helios instinctively jumps at that before noticing the food and bedding laid out. He will just...go over to that note and read it with a slight frown which grows steadily into apparent embarrassment. Inwardly he groans. Oh gods, Rei. While he wants to hold some anger towards her he...he really can't. She was only trying to help, albeit locking them in the shrine for the night wasn't his first ways of doing it. But Helios can only laugh and shake his head. Helios will turn and give Max an apologetic smile. ]

It's n-not. Please don't apologize. I-I think it's...both our faults to-to some degree.

[ There were a good few things they had to talk about, weren't there? He frowns and takes his shoes off as proper etiquette demanded it. His light jacket coming off next as he looks around. ] At least it's, um, n-nice?

[ He's trying to make this as normal as possible. Nothing awkward about this, nope, not at all. ]

[Ami had let Rei sleep, of course, going out during the days even if she had nothing in particular to do so that the house would stay quiet and restful. This wasn't really a sacrifice; it gave her extra time at the library and stables.

In fact, Ami happens to be out when the video comes through, too, but she replies almost right away.]

They say water, white noise, and low lighting or darkness can aid in relaxation. Are you still feeling tension, Rei-chan?

[At least he doesn't look utterly horrified. Max likes to think that he's decent company, even if this wasn't exactly how he'd have chosen to spend time with the other man. He shakes his head, starting to strip off his coat and boots, setting them near the door. It's warm enough even with the spring chill and the fire is nice.

And he had said that they should talk. Just- just to get some things clear between them, to make sure Helios knew that Max wasn't going to hold anything against him, that he'd even stay away if that was what he wanted.

He gives a soft laugh at that, taking another look around at the set-up. Food, alcohol, bedding oh god... and at least she's not tried to just make them share one sleeping bag.]

Yeah, there is that. It's very... cosy.

[Obviously set up to be romantic and it... actually succeeded for the most part.]

Do you want to try getting out? Or- I'm sure she'd let us out if we insisted.

[ It was quite obviously made to be romantic in some way shape or form. Helios is embarrassment probably wasn't going to be short lived as he actually scanned the contents of the room. The bedding and the alcohol from the food was all very apparent as to what it was supposed to lead to. Helios will feel heat rise to his cheeks again as he clears his throat and looks away. He smiles and gives a curt nod. ]

I-I'm not sure it'll work. Rei can, um, be rather insistent with such things. I doubt she's lying about the power behind the w-wards. Do you think she's even, ah, h-here? Perhaps Phobos and Deimos could h-help...

[ Cosy as it was Helios isn't sure how to go about actually spending the night. Max at least is very welcomed company so he's really not going to complain. But the whole talking...is going to be hard especially since he's still so conflicted about this. ] M-Maybe we should...should talk first though. I-I mean if-if you wanted to?

[ His approach and question is ever so tentative. Like he might receive a harsh rebuttal for even suggesting such a thing. But they may as well the least try and talk it out now that they are here. ]

[He grimaces slightly at that pronouncement, but he has to agree. Rei is strong willed and determined and she'd seemed pretty offended when the two of them had been- well... back on the draft.]

Well, if I was in her position, I wouldn't be sticking around so... probably not. I could maybe dismantle the wards she's put up, but I'd probably end up spending the night anyway after it knocked me out cold.

[He gives a slight smile, shaking his head. She's set them up good, and he's really not sure what she's expecting to happen. He glances over at Helios when he says that, his expression softening because he sounds so uncertain when it had been Max who'd suggested it in the first place.]

Yeah. I- that would probably be a good idea.

...we might as well eat the food too. I'm starving.

[ Oh dear that just wouldn't do. Max could probably dismantle it and with Helios' help it might actually work but having him collapse like that from exhaustion, especially after the draft of all things, is probably not such a good idea. Helios' stomach answers in affirmation a wry grin touching his lips. ]

I-I can't say no to a good meal. Rei prepared all this food, and it smells delicious, s-so it would be impolite to have it go to waste.

[ Helios starts over towards the table with the food spread out neatly atop it. A soft sigh passes his lips, this is easy he can do this, he just has to stay calm. This is just going to be a simple night, or so he thinks it will be simple, and they'll just have dinner together and talk nothing more nothing less. Keeping it simple, that's what he's going to do. ]

[It makes him chuckle slightly, a genuine laugh for what feels like the first time since the draft.]

You're right. Also, she's locked us in here so she at least owes us dinner.

[He follows Helios over, a little nervous, feeling an odd flutter in his stomach although he knows that it's just the two of them being pragmatic. Friends eat together all the time after all. They can talk like civilised adults, sort things out and then leave tomorrow.

He sits down opposite the other man, reaching for a couple of bottles of beer and examining the labels. Looks nice.]

You want one?

If you say so.

[She doesn't call Tsuzuki just yet, instead eyeing him skeptically]

You never answered my question.

[ Helios will laugh smiling and shaking his head. Max did have a point though what did it say about them for falling for such a plan. ]

You do have a point. Locking us in here certainly requires some sort of repayment I think.

[ Because who honestly did something like that? Aside from a sailor senshi apparently. Helios tries to keep his anxiousness well concealed, he knows nothing will happen, and they're just going to talk like civilized adults. He's shaken from his thoughts as he offered beer bottle. He normally doesn't indulge but this night he felt called for such a thing. ]

Oh! Um. Yes thank you. It's-it's been a while since I've indulged. I Suppose a celebratory drink is in order. F-For the, um, success at-at the draft I mean.

Care...to elaborate?

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