I do wonder what sort of festival this "Halloween" is. Such an odd name. The decorations are quite odd, as well. These webs about could be a hindrance to movement, though without the presence of the Kraken, such movement will probably not be necessary for at least a few days. Bishamonten watch over the festival so it will go without trouble ( Read more... )

[ There's more stuff in the background now. There's an addition of a fish tank with goldfish, a giant stuffed critter, and the Shingen fluff. He sits at the usual table on his knees with a black and white kitty curled up in his lap. ]The carnival, despite its unusual origins, was quite enjoyable. The games are entertaining, the food unusual yet ( Read more... )

[ his voice is calm and collected, his demeanor somewhat serious. On his lap sits a familiar black and white fuzzy lump, purring loudly as Kenshin delicately scritches his ears. ]The shadow bubble has merged with our own sometime overnight. With it arrived another quarter of Vatheon and a rather unusual festival with people painted strangely as if ( Read more... )

Valentine's is certainly an interesting festival, quite different from any I have attended in Japan. I have never danced as such before, nor sampled the wide variety of chocolate, a food I would certainly not mind eating once again.

[ and now time for some random musings. ]On another note, this creation called a thermos is quite practical. While ( Read more... )

[ Here, have the warlord, peaceful in his living room again, drinking the last of the sake in the house. ]Vatheon sees quite a bit of excitement, does it not? A siege against a common foe and a festival to bring fortune and prosperity for the upcoming year. This land is feeling more and more like home. Battles, festivals, and peace. Certainly ( Read more... )

[ here have a confused warlord being confused by these foreign things. ]I have heard several mentions of Valentine's. Yet another unfamiliar celebration, though if it is as festive as Christmas, then it may be quite enjoyable. I have heard several mentions of something called chocolate as well ( Read more... )

[ Kenshin appears, his living room in the background. The Shingen fluff is on the mantle. ]If the calendar is similar here as Japan, then the new year shall be upon us soon. I wonder what the Shougatsu festivities are like here. I have yet to see signs of kadomatsu or bells to welcome in the new year and bring upon us good fortune and prosperity. ( Read more... )