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[wind_of_reason]

[Video message to everyone:]

Good ...evening. Although it was light just a little while ago. Luministi sure knows how to set a mood!

I've just received an invitation to the festival that I cannot refuse. [She holds up a mask in front of her face for a moment.] Would anyone like to accompany me? Although, it wouldn't surprise me if you've all

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[wind_of_reason]

[Sorry, Sophie, but Fuu is not associating a bit of a bump there with a baby. She's kinda a derp that way...]

Thank you, Miss Sophie! I'd be happy to go with you. And a walk sounds great as well. Shall we meet at the gazebo? It should be far enough from the party that it'll be easy for us to find each other.

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[wind_of_reason]

[Fuu takes a while (because biking in a formal kimono is simply not done) and finally hurries over holding her mask in front of her by a rod. As she comes closer she lets it drop to her side.]

I'm sorry to make you wait, Miss Sophie! You're looking really pretty! The colour and the mask suits you. People were sure giving me funny looks if I dropped my mask... But with glasses, what can you do!

[lamb_of_gold]

[A pair of big green eyes blink back at Fuu from behind this little number, then crinkle up in a smile as Mu steps back a bit from the camera]

I will be sure to keep an eye out for you, Fuu.

[Friendly, yes, but if there's someone dangerous in the crowd...]

[wind_of_reason]

[Fuu blinks in return, but when the person steps back and speaks she can tell who it is.]

Thank you, Mister Mu! I appreciate it.

[lamb_of_gold]

What area of town will you be in?

[wind_of_reason]

Oh, I think I'll be in the town square. It seems to be where they were setting up the most things. [A beat - if he wants to keep an eye on her, she'll give the full plan.] But first, Miss Sophie and I will take a walk. Probably just in the park by the lake.

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[manicurious]

[Coincidentally, Ichijou is also wearing a kimono, and it's almost certainly supposed to be a women's design to boot. His is a deep royal purple with a fine floral print and a bright red obi, into which is tucked the scarf that was given to him by Sophie. He's currently fussing with his eyelashes in a mirror even though he's going to be wearing a mask.]

Fuu, are you planning to "get lucky?"

[Believe it or not, that wasn't meant to be a double entendre.]

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[wind_of_reason]

[Her eyebrow raises quizzically at him wearing such a kimono, but... what can she say? The way it's put on, he clearly knows what he's doing.
(And there's no way Fuu would get the second meaning there anyways, so no worries~) At the question she gives a determined nod.]

Yes, I'm planning on it. And you?

[manicurious]

I haven't quite decided. I'm typically not one to put myself into dangerous positions, especially not without my bodyguards. On the other hand, I'm tired of this murderer's antics. I absolutely wouldn't mind catching this person and showing them how it feels to have someone paint their nails without permission.

[Of course, he's talking about a different kind of nail painting here.]

[wind_of_reason]

[Fuu just hears that as him going to avenge what was done to her, and she's kinda touched by that.]

Thank you. With all of us after him, I'm sure that we'll get him.

Perhaps you could go with a couple other people? Lots of the people here know how to fight, and it would for sure be safer.

[desertdaggers]

It's always disconcerting when that happens. And I say this as someone for whom that can be beneficial~ [well, it's more for Kevin's benefit really]

I'd never turn down an invitation to a festival. And these masks are quite incredible, aren't they? [smiles, holding his own up to his face] I'll be glad to see you there!

[wind_of_reason]

Ah, your mask is pretty fantastic!

I look forward to seeing you there too, Hawk, now that I know what you'll look like!

[...And fast-forward to Fuu sipping cautiously on water at the party. (Because of what happened last year... yah. But the food looks so good-!)]

[desertdaggers]

[He's a little more dressed up when he arrives, with a cloak in the same gold as his mask, and his shirt and trousers more formal than his usual daily wear. The mask hides his eyes, but not his smile when he spots Fuu.]

Enjoying the festival so far?

[wind_of_reason]

Ahh, what an excellent costume, Hawk! [She smiles and nods.]

Yes, it's very elegant and beautiful. I've not been to anything quite like it.

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[painlessfighter]

[Natsuo's here, in his little butterfly mask (the rainbow one on the left). He's pouting a little, clearly bored, cupping a drink in both hands and looking for something to do or someone to talk to.

But, Fuu's pink kimono reminds him of home, so with a smile, he makes his way over to her.]

You look pretty.

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[wind_of_reason]

[Not recognizing this person, she blushes and smiles, needlessly smoothing out the silk of the kimono.]

Thank you. Ah, it's a traditional formal robe called a kimono.

[painlessfighter]

[He nods, his catlike ears twitching a bit.]

I know. I'm from Japan. Are you?

[wind_of_reason]

[She looks at those ears for a second. Hikaru often had the air of being cat-like, but this... did the kid really have cat ears?
Resisting the impulse to reach over and pet them, she smiles at him kindly, happy to meet another person from Japan.]

Yes, I am! From Tokyo. My name is Hououji Fuu. And you?