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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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I already showed ya my bit of nostalgia, Rei. You've got your shrine and I've got my ship in the sim programs.

[Cliff smiled through the video feed. There were never too many hidden layers here.]

Grats on the anniversary. With how crazy things get 'round here, keeping a place like that up and running is a big deal. Did you want me to bring anything over?

_{[ Kirk had caught her earlier announcement, and while he had, at first, not been interested, he decided he changed his mind. He could use something a bit different, and his meditations had left him sore earlier in the day, not quite as interesting without Spock jumping around in the head space with him.

So he put on his jeans and his boots and a plain white shirt and made his way to the shrine Rei had mentioned. He wasn't really religious, but he could respect people's religions and even found some interesting, especially those on the new planets. Just don't preach at him.

He pauses when he passes through the thresh hold, looking around, his hands tucked into his pockets as he surveyed the area, wondering if he was supposed to do something like hop on one foot and spin in a circle nine times... ]}

[She almost laughs at that, nodding]

You did. And it was very interesting, really. I appreciated you sharing it with me. And I don't know, what do space-men like to eat?

[She's really glad there don't have to be a lot of layers there. Uncomplicated relationships were good.]

[That was why he made a point of transparency. He didn't like complicated.]

I dunno, you tell me. What do non-space-men like?

[Ami decides to answer over the journals. From the background, she's most likely at the clinic. It's an easy guess anyway, really. Most of her time is spent there if she's not at home or taking care of errands herself. She smiles out at Rei from the feed.]

Congratulations, Rei-chan. You, too, Phobos - or is it Deimos this time? It really will be Autumn soon, won't it? There'll be a lot of leaves to sweep this year, I think. Rains, too.

[She marks down a few notes on some papers while they talk. Idled is not particularly her natural state. It hasn't escaped her notice that this also means a little over a year since Usagi disappeared again - as if she'd ever need a reminder to tell her that date.]

Edited 2013-09-04 05:00 (UTC)

[It wasn't difficult for Rei to pick out someone unfamiliar with Shinto customs. As predicted it'd been a relatively quiet day, even with the food but still, she was pretty good about picking up on things people's discomfort and unfamiliarity. Even without being a psychic.

So, over she walks, arms folded in front of her. She bows politely, a reed in the wind, but there's a slight smile there.]

Good afternoon. Welcome to Tsukino Shrine. Have you come to for the food?

[The crow squawks, and it's partner lets out a raucous crowing sound]

That was Deimos, Ami-chan. And thank you. I'll be counting on you to help manage all the work, with Sabriel-san gone. [There's a pause as she watches her friend working]

When you have some time today, please come by, okay? I have something special for you.

[She represses a giggle again, feeling very teenaged today.]

Well, everyone has different tastes. I like fish and rice, but you may like steaks and hamburgers. So, it varies from person to person and that's a trick question.

Deimos, then. [She seems to smile at the crow before answering Rei.]

Of course. I'd be glad to help as much as I can. Do you need me to bring something by the shrine?

[She should be able to come by as soon as a few of these are done. She may keep herself busy, but Luceti is a small place with a pretty good team of doctors, which means she's not overworked.]

[Although a. not very religious and b. not very social. Tenenbaum is rather curious as to what a shrine is like and decides to pay a visit. She will be the awkward looking women looking out of place.]

Why would you identify a "real home" here?

[Even if she, too, probably has]

Haruhi-san, my real home is in Tokyo. This is just a place like that.

[Was she not clear?]

[There have probably been more awkward people...really. The sparkling velociraptor that visited last spring for example. But Rei walks over to the woman with a smile and a bow.]

Hello there. Can I help you with something? Food, or a fortune?

No, no, I've got everything together for today, I just meant for later, when the leaves starts to fall.

[That's okay, she can wait patiently.]

Is it really a trick question? The second thing you said actually fits the bill here.

So, you like meat then. Alright. I have some, but I don't know how much you'll eat.

Okay, if you say so.

[A beat]

Anyway, yes.

Oh? And where's that, Haruhi-san?

[Tenenbaum will nod back in greeting.]

I was looking around, I have never seen a shrine before.

But I am curious about the fortunes you spoke of.

[She sees the girl carrying bags upon bags of food and moves over to speak with her.]

If you're not careful, you'll drop some of that. Perhaps you'd like some help?

I've lived in House 10 for years now, and I've been living at the Brigade's HQ just about as long.

I should be able to come by this evening. Will you still be there?

[With the change in season, she's starting to think about other Autumn traditions, too. It'd be nice to keep as many of them as possible.]

Hey...you think that's the only thing I'm gonna eat?

[Rei. Please.]

Travel 'round long enough and you get stuck with a wide variety of stuff. Besides, I've got manners.

Edited 2013-09-05 03:18 (UTC)

[ Helios is going to be stopping by the shrine after Rei's announcement. He's brought a few offerings with him like a bowl of fish and some recently cooked fish too. He'll give Rei a happy wave of his only good arm, a bright smile on his features as he gets closer. ]

Rei! I so sorry I forgot all about the shrine. [ His mind has been a bit preoccupied lately. ] Do you need any help?

_{[ Well, this was making a good start for the day. Rei was certainly
pretty, if a bit to young for Kirk. Still, pretty was pretty (not that he
planned to be a pervert about it, he wasn't that gross). He did his best to
imitate her bow, but where she was a reed in the wind, Kirk was a rock
grating against rock, stiff and unsure. Gave it an effort though, which he
hoped counted for something. ]}

Heh, yeah, that was part of it. Any time I don't have to cook, you can sign me up. I also heard something about fortunes?

_{[ He raised his brow at her, not sure if that had been a real offer or
not. ]}

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