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Thirteenth Prayer: A Flash of the Future [Video/Action]

[It's been nearly two years in Luceti, and Rei's come to realize that things are very different for her than they were initially. Then, she'd been so focused on getting home, getting back to the fight, and finishing what she'd started. But everything that'd happened since that time had given her other things to focus on, other people to care about besides just the Senshi, and a semblance of happiness she'd not had at home. People to trust, a shrine to call her own, and a way to grow stronger without having to rely in the power of Mars and that link to the past. It was nice, having that life, even the experiments and friends randomly disappearing were better than being dead.

Haruhi's departure had been a little shocking, but then...every time someone left it meant they were just going back to the life they'd been stolen from. Even as much as she'd grown attached to the place, going home still felt right, like it was the way things should go. After all, destiny could only be put off for so long. Which she knew all to well applied to her, that she shouldn't wish too hard to delay the inevitable, but all the same she couldn't quite bring herself to hope for that. Even if you knew you'd come back, and everything would be alright in the end, there was something oddly morbid about wishing for death.

Rather than dwell on it, though, Rei does what she does best: she moves on with her life with a sigh. Today is Setsubun after all, so inevitably, she finds herself in the shrine. After a while she decides to perform a flame reading of her own future, something she's been putting off for a while. Unsurprisingly the results are too much of a jumble to make much sense, though Fenimore is beginning to feature more prominently in them. Disappointed that she couldn't get more, she decides to set up a broadcast because even if she can't get a proper Setsubun ceremony going this year, Rei feels she should at least do something.]

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Good afternoon, Luceti, and welcome to any New Feathers that have just arrived. For those of you that do not know me, my name is Rei Hino and I run Tsukino Shrine, across the river from the Flame building. It's a peaceful place and it's open to visitors at any time, regardless of spiritual beliefs.

As today is a sort of traditional festival day in my world, I'll be offering fortune telling and flame readings to anyone who visits today. If you have an interest in knowing a bit more about your future, your luck, or other things, feel free to come by and I will be happy to help you.

Also, I was wondering if anyone knows much about carpentry. There are some parts of the shrine that are beginning to get a little worn and some improvements I'd like to make, though I need some help with that. Any assistance or advice would be appreciated. I'm more than happy to offer what services I can in return. Baking, limited enchanting, exorcisms, omamori and other charms, or even just help with yardwork.

[And she bows to the camera before turning off the feed.]

[As promised, Rei is at the shrine, and while she'll be replying to journals she'd prefer in person visits!]

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[Rei snorts a derisive laugh]

Hardly, he's a rude, arrogant man. I met him once or twice, and I've seen his broadcasts.

[She is not fond of him. At all.]

[He lowers his eyes with his lips curling into a frown.]

Sorry for my dad's behavior. It's just how he is and I know a lot of people don't really like him.

[Fenimore nods at the explanation, in a kind of "I see" way, which leaves her unable to nod her answer to the question without it looking weird. Oh well, she can use her words.]

Yeah. I've been curious about it since you mentioned it over the journals the last time, but I never found a good opportunity to ask. And it gave me a good excuse to come visit, anyway.

It's fine. [She shrugs] He's just someone else who's too full of himself, that's all.

[It will be about an hour or so after Rei's message that a familiar blond figure makes its way to the shrine, a small basket beneath one arm. She'll likely hear him before she sees him-- he's whistling a jaunty tune as he walks up the stairs, long braid swinging back and forth behind him like a pendulum.

He may not be carrying beans with him, but perhaps she'll like what he's brought anyway?]

Well, alright, then I'll be happy to.

[She nods towards the shrine and beams. All things considered, it might be interesting to see Fenimore's future. Particularly given the fact that the other girl had been in Rei's own recent vision, as vague as it had been.]

Is there anything specific you'd like to ask about?

You can ask about specific things?

[She takes a moment to think about it. Well...she is wondering what is going to happen on Valentine's Day and whether she's going to get affected this year, but she's not really sure if she wants to know in advance. Asking how long she's going to be in Luceti seems a little...not exactly morbid, but it's also something she's not entirely sure she wants to know about. Hmm.]

I didn't really think about that -- I wasn't sure how it worked. What kinds of things do people usually ask about?

Well, you can try to. Generally it doesn't give anything specific, but sometimes it helps. Most people generally ask about romance, or how their luck will be, or school related things, or other little things.

[Rei shrugs, fairly neutral about the whole thing. It wasn't really something she could control, just something that she could try and guide. Maybe in a few years it'd be different, but now this was how it was.]

[Fenimore nods: that makes sense. She can see the appeal of asking about romance, but, well, she doesn't think she's going to ask Rei that, given she does have a bit of a crush on Rei and is sure this could lead down embarrassing paths. And she doesn't go to school, so that's out.]

I guess I could ask how things will go at the bakery, now that I'm working there sometimes, but...I don't think that'd be very interesting. Maybe I'll ask about my luck, instead.

[It would be awkward, given that Rei's own crush on Fenimore is beginning to grow as well. But thankfully, luck is a good, neutral, and generally safe question.]

Alright, that's certainly something I can try. It's a bit easier, since it's a broad topic. Now, before we start, I'm going to need you to do a few things.

[She gestures to a small trough of water with a dipper.]

Do you mind washing your hands? It will help get rid of excess energy and make the reading more accurate. I'll be inside, getting things ready, so just come in when you're finished.

I have to agree with you on that. But he's a good guy deep down.

[But they're not here to talk about his dad, he's here for his fortune being told.]

But anyway, where do we go so you can read my fortune?

Inside, of course.

[She points to a trough of water and a dipper]

But you need to wash your hands first, that's important. Excess energy may foul up the magic. I'll go get things ready inside while you do that. And please take off your shoes before coming in.

[And up she goes, slipping inside the little building.]

[Perhaps she will, perhaps not. Either way, she's glad to see Jack, greeting him with a wave and a nod when she spots him.]

Good afternoon, Jack-san. I hope you're doing well.

[He goes over to the trough and washes his hands properly for a couple of minutes before following Rei inside, minus wearing his shoes of course.]

We don't have shrines like this where I'm from, so I'm really excited about this. I've never had my fortune told before.

Of course I don't mind.

[Though she can understand asking that way. She goes to the trough and she uses the dipper to wet her hands to wash them. Once she's done, she shakes her hands to dry them off and follows after where Rei has gone into the shrine.]

I washed them. Is there anything else I need to do?

[She's laid out a bunch of scrolls and paper, as well as a large paintbrush and an inkstone.]

You haven't? Truly? What sort of world are you from, where there aren't any temples?

[Huh. He's never thought about it before.]

Nope, this'll be my first time. And I'm not sure why we don't have temples, but I'm from Earth. More specifically a town called West City.

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Good, thank you.

[When Fenimore comes in, Rei's laid out a bunch of scrolls and paper, as well as a large paintbrush and an inkstone. Nothing fancy, but a traditional way of doing things.]

Yes, I'll need you to write your name on this piece of parchment. It's a way for me to focus on you, and how you write your name has a lot of symbolic meaning to rites like this.

All right.

[Fenimore hasn't written with a brush before, but she is used to a quill and inkwell, so it can't be that different, right? Spoilers: yes it can. But she works slowly and carefully, so while she's not exactly going to earn any prizes in calligraphy, "Fenimore" is certainly legible. She nearly puts the brush aside, but she hesitates. How she writes her name has a lot of symbolic meaning, huh? She looks at the paper thoughtfully for a moment before writing two characters beside her name. Then she sets the brush down and holds the parchment out to Rei.]

Here.

Yes, I am. There are a lot of things I don't know about my future and I want answers if you can provide them.

[Anakin had a hard time not being serious when it involved the future of his family and himself. He could not let anything happen to them and if he could prevent that ... well ... then he would go to any lengths.

So he took another step forward towards Rei.]

Please. I need to know.

Well he can jump through hoops, climb over ladders and walk on his front legs. I was thinking of teaching him to balance a ball on his head, too.

West City? That sounds like it's in America.

[The way she says is makes it seem like that should just explain everything...]

Alright. Of course. That's what I'm here to do.

[Rei smiles at him brightly, trying to sound reassuring, and she gestures towards a small trough of water with a dipper]

First, I need you to wash your hands thoroughly, and then I need you to come inside with me. And clear your mind. Everything will be fine.

I'm sure that'd be quite adorable. He seems very friendly. [She scratches Pabu's head before pausing]

But you came here for a reading, so we should get started. There's a small water trough by the entrance. Would you mind washing your hands first?

[Rei watches quietly, and makes a mental note to ask about the unfamiliar characters later. They seem to have quite a bit of significance, if they warrant such an inclusion. Accepting the parchment, she nods.]

Alright. Good. Now, I'll just need a moment of quiet, and I'll do your reading. When it's done, if I had a vision, I'll show it to you alright? I have to take your hand to do it, and it may feel a little odd, but it'll be alright, I promise.

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