faithfulflame | Twelfth Prayer: Some Flames Never Die [Action/Video] Late Afternoon

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[A video feed flickers to life, showing a teenage girl dressed in long, thick looking priestess's robes sitting outside the little shrine on the riverbank. And for once in her Luceti life, Rei Hino looks genuinely happy with how things are going. Everything has gone...strangely well...for her lately. Despite the invasion, the discovery in the tunnel, and all of that, everything was actually alright in Rei's little world. So much so that it seemed like an ideal time to have a little celebration for an event that had been pretty significant for her a year before. It's not much, she never expects a large crowd for anything she does, but then she's never been one for that sort of thing, either. And who knows, it may even help to lift people's spirits after their own troubles.

There's no sigh, no subtle frown, no vaguely irritated look in her eye. She's even smiling at the camera as she addresses it.]

Good afternoon Luceti. My name is Rei Hino, and as some of you might know...and some might not...I maintain a small shrine here across the path from Community House 2. I haven't broadcast about it in a while, but I thought today might be a good day to extend an invitation to anyone who might want a peaceful place to spend some time before the weather changes. It was one year ago today that Brave Vesperia completed building it, and it felt appropriate to mark the date with a little something.

[She gestures to some tables of food she's prepared or gathered from the shops and bakery, a variety of snacks, along with curry, pasta, and various other easy meals really. Rei can cook alright, but this was kind of last minute, after all.]

So please, come eat and relax. If you like, I'll read your fortune and give you a good luck charm too. I know things have been stressful lately, so please consider it. It may do you some good.

[A pair of crows flap into view, landing on her shoulders as she turns to look at the building. With a laugh Rei playfully runs a finger under one's beak and looks to the journal.]

And you know...it's strange, having been here as long as I have. I've had a lot of friends come and go, and seen a lot of strange and unsettling things. But looking at this building...it makes me happy. Maybe it's because it's like my home. My...real home. [Rei's smile grows almost wistful, weary even.] Does anyone else have a place like that here? A place that makes you feel at peace, maybe even a little nostalgic? I'd like to know...even if you don't come eat.

[And then she waves a hand, whispers a word, and the book closes with a sudden gust of wind. Harry would've been proud...]

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[Rei will be available at the shrine all afternoon after around 2:00, or if you like you can catch her earlier in the day in the shops with armfuls of food. Nothing too fancy is going on, just a little impromptu anniversary party.]

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That sounds like it would be perfect! [ He'll glance over his shoulder at Rei and nod towards the front of the shrine. He'll direct the tables with a small twist of his wrist and they'll slowly float to the ground, the legs opening up with ease from the wind. ]

This is so much easier than physically lifting things. I wonder why I haven't actually done it until now. [ Probably because he's a derp but he sounds like he's joking, maybe. ]

Because doing things the natural way is really important too. There's value to be had in hard work.

That's what Grandpapa would always say, anyway.

And that's very true. Hard work is more fulfilling anyway. It makes you, um, use your skills a bit more than taking the easy way out. But just this once we'll cheat.

[ He smiles and winks back at Rei before walking towards the table. ]

Well, since you are injured...

[She flicks her wrist and the chairs open and settle around the table without difficulty.]

How did that happen, anyway? You never said.

[ Helios watches with a look of approval taking a seat once its opened up. He'll look down at the cast on his arm, his hand running along the exterior of it. ]

I was...trying to protect Luminair and Maggir. The cultists caught me off guard, nothing to dramatic. I can probably take it off in a day or two.

[She takes a seat next to him, reaching out to touch the cast.]

You always do manage to get yourself hurt, somehow. Fate isn't your friend, is she?

I don't think she likes me very much, no. But-but it could have been worse, right? And everyone else is alright too so-so that matters as well. [ He's grateful that Rei and Max made it through relatively easy. But Saori on the other hand did not. ]

It could've. There's a lot of things that could have gone so much worse. But that's not important now.

It's a celebration day, so why don't we eat something?

I think some food is well deserved. What do you have on hand? I-I should brought something, I completely forgot!

I've mostly got snacks. Sweets and things too. But snacks for the most part.

And that's alright, I didn't announce anything in advance.

[ Helios' soft smile turns into a beaming one at the mention of sweets and food. ] I can never say no to sweets as you know. Well lets go take a look shall we? I am a bit hungry from the walk over here.

[ As his stomach rumbles loudly in agreement. ]

Twelfth Prayer: Some Flames Never Die [Action/Video] Late Afternoon

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