faithfulflame | 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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[She immediately stops what she's doing and walks over to give Helios a hug.]

I've been quite well...Papa. [She can't help but smirk up at him.]

I'm sorry I haven't been around lately, I decided to do a little bit of self-study and a couple of research missions. But I have been well. How about you?

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[ Helios looks a tad bit surprised, he kinda missed this, and it has been awhile since he and Rei have spoken. But he'll return the hug just as quickly and with just as much affection. At one time he would be hesitant about doing something like that but not anymore. ]

Oh no! It's quite alright we all get busy once in awhile. I'm glad you're doing well though. [ He pauses and looks away for a moment. So many people have gone home and there's still that pang of hurt from it. But he doesn't want to riddle Rei with such things, not when its supposed to be a day of celebration. ]

Oh you know. Taking it one day at a time. I brought some leftovers from the cafe if-if you're hungry.

[She pulls back and gives him a knowing little nod. She'd seen the announcements, and she knew that at least some of the departed were friends of his. Or students, in the case of the younger Loki and Haruhi. But there wasn't any reason to bring it up. She knew, he knew, and that was all there was to it.]

Thank you! That's very kind of you. I haven't had the chance to visit, and I'm sorry. What did you bring?

[ He returns the nod with a small frown, though it's quickly masked with a smile and wave of his hand. ]

It's quite alright, dear. Besides I-I haven't exactly visited very much so it's my fault as well. [ He'll hold up the bag then with a more genuine smile. ]

Oh this? I just brought some leftover dango from the cafe and-and some Choucroute garnie. I-I've been testing out my french cooking. If-if you want any to try feel free.

[She gives him a little look of bemusement.]

I'm afraid I don't know what Chouroute garnie is.

Oh! Ah it's a french dish. Usually has sauerkraut with sausages and other salted meats and potatoes. It's nothing terribly fancy but I-I'm starting with the basics first.

It sounds interesting. I've had very little french food since I came here, so of course I'll try it.

[ Helios will just give Rei a bemused look. ] It's not a common place most people are from around here. I-I think I've met more people situated in Japan than anywhere else. It's rather interesting really. But I'm glad you're willing to try it. I have tons leftover so you can have as much as you like.

There are a lot more Japanese people there than there are others...but I feel like there are just as many from America, or not even from earth.

And thank you, I'll save it for dinner, if that's alright.

It is something to see everyone come together in spite of being worlds apart though. [ He smiles bright and happy this time a little hum of amusement coming from. ]

No need to thank me, dear. I know telling fortunes and such all day is probably tiring. Have you had many visitors today or am I one of the first ones? [ He's not sure if he should have his read again. The last time was...rather dark. Then again such things seemed to cling to him it's probably why he never had his fortune read in the past either. ]

Oh, it's been busier than normal, but not too much trouble. Would you like to have yours read?

Well as long as you've had a good time of it. I-I know that sometimes the visions you get are, ah, less than pleasant. [ Which is why he may look a bit hesitant when asked that. ]

I-I don't know. If-if you want to. [ Helios has bad luck with these sorts of things. ]

Well, it's up to you, Helios. I don't mind, but I understand that you may not want to know.

Ah, well, I-I suppose it couldn't hurt. But you know what h-happened last time. It just makes me a bit...nervous is all.

[ Is he afraid to see the future? He most definitely is here. ]

Well, if...you would prefer, then let's not. It's not good to go into these things nervous.

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