video | un: orca

[babygotbackstroke]

[Makoto starts the video and it's clear that he's in bed and looking a little under the weather. But then, the video shakes because someone decided he needed to join in on this and parked himself right on Makoto's lap.

He sighed, but he immediately starts giving his dog pets between the big ears standing erect in curiosity over the camera.]

Ahaha, sorry 'bout that. This is Biscuit and not the point of this video. JJ's told me things have been getting festive, but I didn't think this place knew about Halloween? Or am I just assuming things? Is anyone dressing up or doing anything fun?

[A small, sheepish smile here. He's really just going off second hand knowledge here since he's been coped up at home!]

I've been sick these past few weeks so I feel like I'm out of the loop! Anyone wanna humor me and Biscuit?

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audio; un: kingjj

[kingfuckboy]

Oh! I should have mentioned -- Ren is throwing a Halloween concert!

[babygotbackstroke]

Is he? That sounds fun! Are you going to go?

audio; un: bladeworks

[unknowntodeath]

There's no Halloween or Samhain traditions in Avalon. What we otherworlders host is different from what they do.

[babygotbackstroke]

I see, so what are they hosting then? Is it just an autumn festival?

[unknowntodeath]

Last month there was something called. Death Ball, hosted in Lestari. Of course there was also the autumn equinox.

[babygotbackstroke]

...Death Ball? Er... hopefully no one actually died?

[unknowntodeath]

No. It's a party in which Lestari citizens perform a ritual to allow the dead to take human form, then everyone dresses up in costumes so no one can tell who is a spirit and who isn't. Basically it's a way to let the dead and living say their last goodbyes and celebrate before they move on.

[babygotbackstroke]

Oh, that actually sounds nice. I'm sorry I missed it.

Er, I don't believe we've met! I'm Makoto Tachibana.

video;

[reloves]

[ .. oh, hey! Minako actually recognizes this guy from before. Though it's good to be able to talk to him in a slightly less hectic situation this time, really.. ]

What, are you saying you're missing out on all of the fun since you've been sick? That's so unfair! Halloween only comes once a year, after all!

[babygotbackstroke]

[Way better to talk when destruction wasn't happening, yes.]

There's always next year, it's okay. I had already given it to my fiancé so I didn't want to risk anyone else! Besides, our animals kept me company, so it wasn't all miserable.

video; un: hpotter

[phoenixwiz]

Hi there, I don’t know if we had introduced ourselves last month during the Lestari rescue mission. My name is Harry, and I’m going to be at the Halloween concert as a participant.

video | un: tsum.tsuki

[tsumtsuki]

[ Tsumugi doesn't know him, but, ] I'm glad you're feeling better.

[ As for his question... he tilts his camera to properly show off an inn room that's been completely decked out with Halloween decorations. Honestly, it's impressive how much he managed to fit in! ... Except it wasn't Tsumugi's work. ]

My roommate's more excited about Halloween than I am, so I'll probably end up going along with his plans. [ Not that he doesn't enjoy celebrations! It's just hard to top the excitement levels of one Kazunari Miyoshi. ] I could show you my costume, though, if you'd like?

[kingfuckboy]

I am, since I'm not contagious anymore. You can certainly join me, if you want.

[reloves]

Well, I suppose that it's good to be responsible..

[ Minako, please, why did you have to put emphasis on the 'suppose' there, as if you're not sure whether it's an actual good thing? ]

But that's still so sad. Now you'll have to wait a whole year.. That's so many days! Who can tell if we'll still all even be here by then!

[babygotbackstroke]

But won't I infect everyone?

[He wasn't sure if he was still contagious.]

[babygotbackstroke]

[He did catch that and only laughed quietly.]

There's more holidays though, aren't there? And I'm sure Camelot has it's own traditions too. Hm... if we're still here by then... well, for me that means Halloween would be coming up. I was about to start college when I left, so less than a year.

[babygotbackstroke]

I don't think we did either, I'm sorry! That was rude of me, it's nice to meet you Harry-san! I'm Makoto Tachibana. Oh, what are you participating in? JJ only just told me about the concert but I'm still finding out the details.

[babygotbackstroke]

[He appreciates nonetheless!] Thank you!

Yeah, my fiancé is the same way. He wants me to go to the concert with him, but I'm a little unsure if I'm still contagious and I don't have an outfit to put together at the last minute.

[He nodded with a smile.]

Sure, I'd love to see what you have!

[phoenixwiz]

It’s also nice to meet you too, Makoto. I’m going to be one of the amateur singers in the concert and we’re even given a choice to wear costumes for the event as well.

My roommate has even offered in creating a costume for me to wear in there.

[babygotbackstroke]

What are you going to be wearing? That's nice of your roommate to do!

[phoenixwiz]

I’m going to be Robin Hood for the concert.

[reloves]

.. are you saying you're going to try wearing a scary costume during Christmas instead? If they celebrate Christmas here at all, that is..

[ Because that's the main feature of Halloween! And sure, Minako knows he's right and that there's a lot of other holidays.. but during what other holiday can you have as much fun dressing up without it being totally inappropriate? ]

video; un: signorvespa

[prontissimo]

[ And it's a shot of a clearly preteen boy in his own bed, too, a yellow tabby cat perched precariously on the pillows behind him, sleeping above his shoulders, though there's... a lot more going on in what can be seen of the background scenery of his room — it's a bit chaotic, really... But the kid looks content enough amidst all his twinkling trinkets, a smug smirk stuck on his face, self-satisfied. ]

Oh, my friend told me all about Halloween~ She said people will give us free food if we go sing them songs or something and dress in disguises to trick all the spirits. I'm gonna be a shark ghost~

[ Th-The hell is a shark ghost...? ...The ghost of a shark. Duh. He seems pretty smitten with that. ]

[tsumtsuki]

[ Tsumugi returns that smile before rising to his feet. ] Let me go grab it, then.

[ He disappears from view, but only for long enough to put on the top hat and cape. The rest of his costume is held up to the camera. ]

To be honest, I'm not really sure what this is... but I think it all will look nice together.

[kingfuckboy]

Babe... If I'm not contagious you won't be. I think.

I think you'll be fine.