The Festival of the Holy Light (IC)

[Kyrenaia]

"Aww glad to hear my little sister continues to grow every way. Makes me know I did a good job as her big sister." she set the brush down and gave Aurelia a kiss. "You've probably grown a little more yourself. I feel like I have. But I guess we still got a little more to go to keep us together."

"She'll make you proud.", Aurelia said to Marcella, sticking to the topic of Gisella with that last sentence. She leaned back into Marcella's embrace. "I think, that I indeed learned a few things over the last few months. About Kyrenaia and its place in the world. About myself and where I want my place in the world to be. About duty and love."
She was silent.
"The duties Grandmother wishes to bestow upon me are numerous and grave, yet also necessary.", she said, "I want to take them on and tackle them, do my part in this line of Ilkhans and Ilkhanas of Utica, that reaches back to 1246. Yet, I also want to be with you. I want to love you, hold you, kiss you, talk and laugh with you."
She let a beat pass, looking at her toes but not seeing them.

[AHSCA]

She'll make you proud.", Aurelia said to Marcella, sticking to the topic of Gisella with that last sentence. She leaned back into Marcella's embrace. "I think, that I indeed learned a few things over the last few months. About Kyrenaia and its place in the world. About myself and where I want my place in the world to be. About duty and love."
She was silent.
"The duties Grandmother wishes to bestow upon me are numerous and grave, yet also necessary.", she said, "I want to take them on and tackle them, do my part in this line of Ilkhans and Ilkhanas of Utica, that reaches back to 1246. Yet, I also want to be with you. I want to love you, hold you, kiss you, talk and laugh with you."
She let a beat pass, looking at her toes but not seeing them.

"I want to do all those things with you. It's why I'm glad you're hear and that you and I will work to keep your family line and marry each other." Marcella leaned back too holding Aurelia in her arms "We'll git this, I just know we will."

[Kyrenaia]

"I want to do all those things with you. It's why I'm glad you're hear and that you and I will work to keep your family line and marry each other." Marcella leaned back too holding Aurelia in her arms "We'll git this, I just know we will."

"We will.", Aurelia said with determination, snuggling into Marcella's arms.
She did not mention, that by law, the marriage of two persons of the same gender was illegal in Kyrenaia. There was a movement to legalize it, Aurelia was one of its supporters, but still... even the Ilkhans did not stand above such laws.
"We will marry. We will have children.", she said and smiled at Marcella, "We will."

[AHSCA]

"We will.", Aurelia said with determination, snuggling into Marcella's arms.
She did not mention, that by law, the marriage of two persons of the same gender was illegal in Kyrenaia. There was a movement to legalize it, Aurelia was one of its supporters, but still... even the Ilkhans did not stand above such laws.
"We will marry. We will have children.", she said and smiled at Marcella, "We will."

"I can't wait to have a family with you. You by my side. We got lots of time to think that, we have a busy day tomorrow so let's get some rest, okay?" she kissed her forehead and reached over to dim out the oil lamp on her bedside desk.

[Kyrenaia]

"I can't wait to have a family with you. You by my side. We got lots of time to think that, we have a busy day tomorrow so let's get some rest, okay?" she kissed her forehead and reached over to dim out the oil lamp on her bedside desk.

Aurelia gave an agreeing hum.
They would have a long day tomorrow, from hurricane relief to the meeting with King Aceus, most probably also sailing out and whatever else would come up over the course of the next day.
But for now, she would dream of a family with Marcella, of ruling as Ilkhana of Utica with her. The thought of who would give the other half of the genetic material needed to conceive a child was immaterial for now.
They would find a solution.
But Aurelia was sure, that there would be a Princess Shino, a Prince Damir (the Younger, if necessary), maybe even more.
Snuggling up against Marcella, she whispered: "I'll be with you."

[Cartoonia]

"How is everything, is it to your liking?"

“Why everything is delicious thank you” Tamaki says

“We should probably head out to the village and the nature path soon, how much will it cost” Fry asks

[AHSCA]

“We should probably head out to the village and the nature path soon, how much will it cost” Fry asks

"All set, your total will be 10 Island Credits." She took the money and thanked them for their business. A lovely day for a nature walk with the sun out and the skies blue. Everyone was out and about making the village especially crowded this morning.

[Danceria]

"Yes please, I think music is just what we need right now." The Priestess agreed many also concurring.

Many looked up to listen even the few children were frightened and holding tight to their moms and dads began to relax at just the few notes of tuning, eager and excited to hear his song.

Aceus smiled and decided to play a soft but upbeat tune, and sung of a familiar lullabye of home. One perfect for stormy days such as these.

"Raindrops raindrops/specks of light, falling 'round
Specks of starlight/like gems to a crown
Don't you worry, don't you worry/I'll hold you, you're safe and sound
While raindrops raindrops, like music gently fall to the ground..."

It was a soft-spoken ballad, like breeze through a gentle rain, of two children and a mother tree, worrying about the storm and what happened the day before, until they gained the courage to dance under the rain until the sun came out again. It was a nice, tenderhearted song, one that reassured the children that everything was all right and that the storm would pass too. Perhaps the adults would be relieved as well, when the lullabye took affect, that some fell asleep ever so gradually.

[AHSCA]

Aurelia gave an agreeing hum.
They would have a long day tomorrow, from hurricane relief to the meeting with King Aceus, most probably also sailing out and whatever else would come up over the course of the next day.
But for now, she would dream of a family with Marcella, of ruling as Ilkhana of Utica with her. The thought of who would give the other half of the genetic material needed to conceive a child was immaterial for now.
They would find a solution.
But Aurelia was sure, that there would be a Princess Shino, a Prince Damir (the Younger, if necessary), maybe even more.
Snuggling up against Marcella, she whispered: "I'll be with you."

"And I with you." She whispered back. she held Aurelia nice and tight snuggling close with her when the real wrath of the storm really started. Marcella had weathered countless storms and hurricanes growing up but she didn't know how Aurelia a girl from the desert would take it. Still she held her close and tight even if she was firm as stone and the ship that carried her here it was nice. No doubt Gisella would be keeping Shino company this evening as Shino never was good with storms. Marcella prayed for her relationship with Aurelia to last of course but she also prayed her people would be carried through the night.

Aceus smiled and decided to play a soft but upbeat tune, and sung of a familiar lullabye of home. One perfect for stormy days such as these.

"Raindrops raindrops/specks of light, falling 'round
Specks of starlight/like gems to a crown
Don't you worry, don't you worry/I'll hold you, you're safe and sound
While raindrops raindrops, like music gently fall to the ground..."

It was a soft-spoken ballad, like breeze through a gentle rain, of two children and a mother tree, worrying about the storm and what happened the day before, until they gained the courage to dance under the rain until the sun came out again. It was a nice, tenderhearted song, one that reassured the children that everything was all right and that the storm would pass too. Perhaps the adults would be relieved as well, when the lullabye took affect, that some fell asleep ever so gradually.

Everyone listened and many felt the tune was calming and it soothed many who were anxious knowing they were safe and sound here with the gentle sounds of music. Many did begin to drift getting much needed sleep. The Priests and Priestesses paused what work needed to be done just to listen because it was so pleasant of a change from the howling winds, pounding rain and banging thunder. The Temple Matron even returned to the commons to hear the music. When finished she complimented "What a lovely song." She sat down next to him.

[Danceria]

Everyone listened and many felt the tune was calming and it soothed many who were anxious knowing they were safe and sound here with the gentle sounds of music. Many did begin to drift getting much needed sleep. The Priests and Priestesses paused what work needed to be done just to listen because it was so pleasant of a change from the howling winds, pounding rain and banging thunder. The Temple Matron even returned to the commons to hear the music. When finished she complimented "What a lovely song." She sat down next to him.

"I figured that some of the parents needed a break...and the lil'uns too." Aceus would chuckle quietly. "Plus, no sense possibly ticking off Homura by mentioning her ex...I've been soaked enough already, between coming to Hoshino and the storm." he smiled. "Besides, it allows the priests to tend to any injured or sick people."

[AHSCA]

"I figured that some of the parents needed a break...and the lil'uns too." Aceus would chuckle quietly. "Plus, no sense possibly ticking off Homura by mentioning her ex...I've been soaked enough already, between coming to Hoshino and the storm." he smiled. "Besides, it allows the priests to tend to any injured or sick people."

"And I thank you for that." She was glad he went something less audacious and blasphemous "I'm always for a good religious talk but a woman of the cloth I still am and I must appease to my Goddesses. Still you're always welcome here for whenever you return to visit and I hope you will. "

[Danceria]

"I figured that some of the parents needed a break...and the lil'uns too." Aceus would chuckle quietly. "Plus, no sense possibly ticking off Homura by mentioning her ex...I've been soaked enough already, between coming to Hoshino and the storm." he smiled. "Besides, it allows the priests to tend to any injured or sick people."

"And I thank you for that." She was glad he went something less audacious and blasphemous "I'm always for a good religious talk but a woman of the cloth I still am and I must appease to my Goddesses. Still you're always welcome here for whenever you return to visit and I hope you will. "

"I'm not leavin' until we get the all clear from the Sky-Watchers." Aceus would smirk. "So don't shoo me out just yet. Besides..." he smiled "I'll be sticking around, as a man close to His Majesty of Danceria, in terms of friendship, I have business with the Duchess." the Dancerian man would pause. "Could you tell me...what she's like? If you've met her, I mean."

[AHSCA]

"I'm not leavin' until we get the all clear from the Sky-Watchers." Aceus would smirk. "So don't shoo me out just yet. Besides..." he smiled "I'll be sticking around, as a man close to His Majesty of Danceria, in terms of friendship, I have business with the Duchess." the Dancerian man would pause. "Could you tell me...what she's like? If you've met her, I mean."

"I'm sad to say I've never had the pleasure of meeting Her Royal Highness in person. Odd as that sounds because Her Grace has come to the Hoshino Temple before on state visits just bad timing in that regard. Only I can tell from what my fellow Temple Matron in Aurora can say because she does tend to the spiritual needs of the Royal Family. She's said to be very kind, gentle but surprisingly tougher than she looks. I suppose she has to be as Duchess and all but I do believe it given she did serve in the Royal Navy. Thoughtful, a little quiet even."

[Danceria]

"I'm not leavin' until we get the all clear from the Sky-Watchers." Aceus would smirk. "So don't shoo me out just yet. Besides..." he smiled "I'll be sticking around, as a man close to His Majesty of Danceria, in terms of friendship, I have business with the Duchess." the Dancerian man would pause. "Could you tell me...what she's like? If you've met her, I mean."

"I'm sad to say I've never had the pleasure of meeting Her Royal Highness in person. Odd as that sounds because Her Grace has come to the Hoshino Temple before on state visits just bad timing in that regard. Only I can tell from what my fellow Temple Matron in Aurora can say because she does tend to the spiritual needs of the Royal Family. She's said to be very kind, gentle but surprisingly tougher than she looks. I suppose she has to be as Duchess and all but I do believe it given she did serve in the Royal Navy. Thoughtful, a little quiet even."

Aceus would nod. "Would you happen to know...of what happened with her in Kyrenaia?" Aceus would ask "His Majesty is rather...interested in a certain Kyrenaian Princess, and wants to...test the waters, so to speak." the Dancerian would explain vaguely. "For Danceria's own meetings with the Sultana, of course."

[AHSCA]

Aceus would nod. "Would you happen to know...of what happened with her in Kyrenaia?" Aceus would ask "His Majesty is rather...interested in a certain Kyrenaian Princess, and wants to...test the waters, so to speak." the Dancerian would explain vaguely. "For Danceria's own meetings with the Sultana, of course."

"mmmm" she pondered a moment "Well there's a lot stating she found herself some kind of lover while in Kyrenaia. Rumor has it it's another woman. Not really a big deal here in the islands if she is love with a woman she's openly said she's a bisexual female anyway. But more rumors suggest she's fallen or at least made moves on the Kyrenaian Princess. I generally don't put a lot of stock into salacious rumors and gossip, I'd wait to hear it from her, herself."

[Danceria]

Aceus would nod. "Would you happen to know...of what happened with her in Kyrenaia?" Aceus would ask "His Majesty is rather...interested in a certain Kyrenaian Princess, and wants to...test the waters, so to speak." the Dancerian would explain vaguely. "For Danceria's own meetings with the Sultana, of course."

"mmmm" she pondered a moment "Well there's a lot stating she found herself some kind of lover while in Kyrenaia. Rumor has it it's another woman. Not really a big deal here in the islands if she is love with a woman she's openly said she's a bisexual female anyway. But more rumors suggest she's fallen or at least made moves on the Kyrenaian Princess. I generally don't put a lot of stock into salacious rumors and gossip, I'd wait to hear it from her, herself."

"Likewise." Aceus smiled. "Here's hoping she might be able to give His Majesty some advice, if the rumors be true." he smiled. "But it would be nice to speak to the Duchess, she seems like a nice person indeed." he paused. "The reason I ask is...well...His Majesty wants to see if he has a chance with a girl." he chuckled.

[AHSCA]

Likewise." Aceus smiled. "Here's hoping she might be able to give His Majesty some advice, if the rumors be true." he smiled. "But it would be nice to speak to the Duchess, she seems like a nice person indeed." he paused. "The reason I ask is...well...His Majesty wants to see if he has a chance with a girl." he chuckled.

"I see." She chuckled a bit "Well I wish His Majesty all the best luck in that. I'm far from one to give any advice given I haven't found anyone special that I really can call my better half so maybe Her Majesty can give some helpful thoughts there."

[Danceria]

Likewise." Aceus smiled. "Here's hoping she might be able to give His Majesty some advice, if the rumors be true." he smiled. "But it would be nice to speak to the Duchess, she seems like a nice person indeed." he paused. "The reason I ask is...well...His Majesty wants to see if he has a chance with a girl." he chuckled.

"I see." She chuckled a bit "Well I wish His Majesty all the best luck in that. I'm far from one to give any advice given I haven't found anyone special that I really can call my better half so maybe Her Majesty can give some helpful thoughts there."

"They're not married yet." Aceus would smile wistfully. "Though...Ace, my friend...who I believe I've talked about him earlier...he's...he's still in a bit of a predicament." the Dancerian would admit. "I wanna know my chances, no sense going further if she doesn't even miss me."

[Cartoonia]

“We should probably head out to the village and the nature path soon, how much will it cost” Fry asks

"All set, your total will be 10 Island Credits." She took the money and thanked them for their business. A lovely day for a nature walk with the sun out and the skies blue. Everyone was out and about making the village especially crowded this morning.

“This place seems more beutiful than Aurora” Tamaki says as they look around the small village which seems to be more primative than the other islands. “Looks like one of the nature paths” Fry says pointing at an opening to a tropical forest.

[Solisian Union]

"Ahaha no troubles sounds like you're in need of some good food here. We'll start you off with a salty treat." Their soft baked pretzles arrived and three glasses of beer "Here ya folks go! Enjoy"

"Ah thanks!"

"So Miss Nula, did you come down for the Festival or just happen to be here?" Ichigo asked her

"I heard about the festival but that was shortly before I went on my trip here." She said. She then thanked the other one for giving them some beer and snacks. She smiled as she looked to her host and asked if it was okay for her to take some pretzels and sip some beer. She explained "I thought it might be rude if I ate and drank before my host and her partner did."

[Kyrenaia]

Aurelia gave an agreeing hum.
They would have a long day tomorrow, from hurricane relief to the meeting with King Aceus, most probably also sailing out and whatever else would come up over the course of the next day.
But for now, she would dream of a family with Marcella, of ruling as Ilkhana of Utica with her. The thought of who would give the other half of the genetic material needed to conceive a child was immaterial for now.
They would find a solution.
But Aurelia was sure, that there would be a Princess Shino, a Prince Damir (the Younger, if necessary), maybe even more.
Snuggling up against Marcella, she whispered: "I'll be with you."

"And I with you." She whispered back. she held Aurelia nice and tight snuggling close with her when the real wrath of the storm really started. Marcella had weathered countless storms and hurricanes growing up but she didn't know how Aurelia a girl from the desert would take it. Still she held her close and tight even if she was firm as stone and the ship that carried her here it was nice. No doubt Gisella would be keeping Shino company this evening as Shino never was good with storms. Marcella prayed for her relationship with Aurelia to last of course but she also prayed her people would be carried through the night.

Aceus smiled and decided to play a soft but upbeat tune, and sung of a familiar lullabye of home. One perfect for stormy days such as these.

"Raindrops raindrops/specks of light, falling 'round
Specks of starlight/like gems to a crown
Don't you worry, don't you worry/I'll hold you, you're safe and sound
While raindrops raindrops, like music gently fall to the ground..."

It was a soft-spoken ballad, like breeze through a gentle rain, of two children and a mother tree, worrying about the storm and what happened the day before, until they gained the courage to dance under the rain until the sun came out again. It was a nice, tenderhearted song, one that reassured the children that everything was all right and that the storm would pass too. Perhaps the adults would be relieved as well, when the lullabye took affect, that some fell asleep ever so gradually.

Everyone listened and many felt the tune was calming and it soothed many who were anxious knowing they were safe and sound here with the gentle sounds of music. Many did begin to drift getting much needed sleep. The Priests and Priestesses paused what work needed to be done just to listen because it was so pleasant of a change from the howling winds, pounding rain and banging thunder. The Temple Matron even returned to the commons to hear the music. When finished she complimented "What a lovely song." She sat down next to him.

Aurelia actually took the hurricane like a pro.
That may or may not have had something to do with Marcella - who was she kidding, it was Marcella, her calmness and gentleness, the warmth of her body, which she snuggled herself against.
She was out like a light within minutes, sleeping restfully... and dreaming. Dreaming of things that were, that are, that might be, dreaming of her Uncle braving the waves with a fleet to bring aid to the UIS in this desaster, dreaming of her nights and days with Marcella, dreaming of setting sail with her, dreaming of the two of them conversing while their kids played with Aldhiyb and his puppies, dreaming of marrying that inclredible woman, in who's arms she rested.
The Gods of the Selkie and of Kyrenaia smiled upon them.
And, come morning... what would the day bring?

[Lux Pulchrae]

(i'd say the roof can get torn off in this case)

A few guards entered the cell "All right break it up, now!" They aggressively pulled Gisuppe and Humor apart, he was no doubt pretty strong so it wasn't easy but they got him and cuffed him. "Sit down!" She yelled and the two pulled Humor away to another cell. With the hurricane right on top of them it wasn't the greatest time for anyone the roof being peeled away before outright just either falling in on some parts letting in rain like a large bucket pouring down.

Kitan
"Ah sorry hun, tough I bet. Stranded in what is pretty much backwater for you. Wish I could do more. But give time you'll get out when you need to."

Giuseppe looked up with wide eyes as the hurricane tore the roof off and a heavy wind and rain hit him. In the loudness of the storm he could barely hear himself "Hey!" he called out "Your leak got worse." Unable to use his hands, he slipped and fell, sitting up soon after. "Can you get me out of here before this storm takes me with it."

Kitan

"Fuck it, nothing's going my way on this trip anyhow." he lit a cigarette, not for no reason this time. This whole ordeal was causing him a bit of stress. "What do you want to do now? If there is anything to do. I think I've had my fill."

(sorry its taken me a while to post)

[AHSCA]

"They're not married yet." Aceus would smile wistfully. "Though...Ace, my friend...who I believe I've talked about him earlier...he's...he's still in a bit of a predicament." the Dancerian would admit. "I wanna know my chances, no sense going further if she doesn't even miss me.

"I understand. Well all I can do is wish you luck there but I might also add for yourself, there's plenty of fine special ladies here!" She winked as if he could pick up a Priestess anytime he'd like. "Well I hope you find all the answers you need. This hasn't been an easy trip for you I know but you show real resilience."

“This place seems more beutiful than Aurora” Tamaki says as they look around the small village which seems to be more primative than the other islands. “Looks like one of the nature paths” Fry says pointing at an opening to a tropical forest.

The group taking the path it'd lead them deeper into Corona's lush rain forests with shafts of sunlight streaming through but the path was easy to follow and well maintined given it was a main path for many nearby villages deep within these forests. The sound of splashing and water nearby it was a lovely pond. Ayla sat humming a merry tune. Enjoing the nice weather and nice day of fishing. "Oh, company? bonan tagon!" she greeted. "Travelers by the looks of you. What do you say, want to take a little rest here? Wouldn't mind the company"

"I heard about the festival but that was shortly before I went on my trip here." She said. She then thanked the other one for giving them some beer and snacks. She smiled as she looked to her host and asked if it was okay for her to take some pretzels and sip some beer. She explained "I thought it might be rude if I ate and drank before my host and her partner did."

"Aah so well mannered! You've had a long trip, go right ahead"

"Very refreshing. Many tourists are rude and ill tempered. "

It wasn't much longer the other girls' beer and food arrived.

[AHSCA]

Aurelia actually took the hurricane like a pro.
That may or may not have had something to do with Marcella - who was she kidding, it was Marcella, her calmness and gentleness, the warmth of her body, which she snuggled herself against.
She was out like a light within minutes, sleeping restfully... and dreaming. Dreaming of things that were, that are, that might be, dreaming of her Uncle braving the waves with a fleet to bring aid to the UIS in this desaster, dreaming of her nights and days with Marcella, dreaming of setting sail with her, dreaming of the two of them conversing while their kids played with Aldhiyb and his puppies, dreaming of marrying that inclredible woman, in who's arms she rested.
The Gods of the Selkie and of Kyrenaia smiled upon them.
And, come morning... what would the day bring?

Aurelia seemed to sleep better than Marcella did. Marcella couldn't help but smile still how well she was. Kissing her head she quickly got out of bed every so often to see just how bad things were. She was going to have her hands full tomorrow but still Aurelia at her side she was confident she'd be okay. She did eventually sleep only to be awoken by Yoshi come early morning as the storm calmed. Just as requested.

"Good morning Milady." Yoshi whispered

"Good morning."

"Looks like you didn't sleep much."

"I'll be okay. I'm glad Aurelia slept all right. Never know what a girl from the desert where it seldom rains would take to the dramatic tropical weather we have. I'll let her rest a while more."

"Yes Milady. In the meantime several military officers are awaiting you as well as your Meteorology Officer."

"Very good, I can get right to work in coordinating what needs to be done. Yoshi would you mind staying here, so when Aurelia does wake up you can tell her."

"As you wish. I'll have some tea prepared for when she wakes."

"Thank you, Yoshi." Marcella kissed her cheek.

Marcella quickly getting dressed in nothing too formal just a simple blouse and skirt. She'd worry about her more formal attire for an actual address. It was shaping up to be busy as her military top brass and Officer breiefed her. a Cat 1 storm wasn't AS bad but still nothing to scoff at either. "It's final track was pretty much what the final UNIMO model suggested. We suspect damage to be upward of 120 Million IC, villages here and here were hardest hit in Animalpolis, Hoshino, Aurora. Capital was hit but spared the absolute worse."

"Casualties?"

"Right now low, thankfully. Evacuations were headed by visiting nationals and only a handful stayed behind."

"Okay, we have inbound help from our friends, ETA?"

"Looking at no more than a few more hours before full force is here. They deployed as soon as they heard of the impending storm."

Giuseppe looked up with wide eyes as the hurricane tore the roof off and a heavy wind and rain hit him. In the loudness of the storm he could barely hear himself "Hey!" he called out "Your leak got worse." Unable to use his hands, he slipped and fell, sitting up soon after. "Can you get me out of here before this storm takes me with it."

Kitan

"Fuck it, nothing's going my way on this trip anyhow." he lit a cigarette, not for no reason this time. This whole ordeal was causing him a bit of stress. "What do you want to do now? If there is anything to do. I think I've had my fill."

(sorry its taken me a while to post)

"Nothing we can do, whole thing is gone! Hang tight it will pass over."

Trouble for the station given pretty much the entire roof was gone now letting in the torrential stream of rain and wind but some officers still did what they could to move around their prisoners.

KITAN

She shrugged "Not much we can do until it blows over. Except more of well you know...No extra charge from me."

[Cartoonia]

“This place seems more beutiful than Aurora” Tamaki says as they look around the small village which seems to be more primative than the other islands. “Looks like one of the nature paths” Fry says pointing at an opening to a tropical forest.

The group taking the path it'd lead them deeper into Corona's lush rain forests with shafts of sunlight streaming through but the path was easy to follow and well maintined given it was a main path for many nearby villages deep within these forests. The sound of splashing and water nearby it was a lovely pond. Ayla sat humming a merry tune. Enjoing the nice weather and nice day of fishing. "Oh, company? bonan tagon!" she greeted. "Travelers by the looks of you. What do you say, want to take a little rest here? Wouldn't mind the company"

“Sure, we love to” Rose says as they settle down by the lake. The sun shining bright that our frends can see thier reflections in the pond. “Wow” Fry exclaims, “this is more beautiful than I imagined”.