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[jiyuujin]

[The video opens on a man who couldn't be called old, neither did he exactly appear young though the way he's dressed suggests that he's some noble from some ancient time. There's a cup of tea beside him and as he moves and speaks, it's with a kind of ethereal grace.]

For those of you from Japan you may be aware that Obon season is upon us. For those not familiar with it, Obon is a time to honor those that have departed the world, celebrate their life and invite their spirits back into our own lives for a few days. That may sound rather somber but it's really quite a joyous affair.

Although the particulars are somewhat unique to Japan, I believe there are similar traditions all over the world. I'd love to hear about them if you are familiar with any of them.

I would also like to extend an invitation to a festival that we will be having in a couple weeks around our home in Caihong. [He says our home as if he's done anything to make his housemates or employees aware of these plans. Maybe this explains the boxes they have been piling up in the back of their estate as of late.]

Make your way to the teahouse, Tsukiyo on the 14th of this month for a night of festival food and dancing. Light a lantern for someone you care about and end it all with a bang. There will be fireworks, to put it plainly. It hasn't quite felt like summer without any as of yet, don't you agree?

I hope to see you all there.

[He pauses here to sip his tea. Seems he's not quite done yet.]

Before I leave you, there is one small inquiry I'd like to make as well. I'm in need of someone capable of repairing a sword. I'm happy to pay for this service and I can guarantee a modest amount of additional business in return.

Comments

[properprincess]

Ah, then I will look around the establishments that are owned by fellow Moonblessed more than the Prismals. But what sort of work is prevalent in yours?

[She's totally curious now. And not as young as she looks, but that's a different story for a different time.]

I believe that the veil between the world of the living and that of the dead was thinnest due to the move from harvest time to winter. [She gives him an indulgent smile.] Are you in the habit of going around enticing the souls of innocents to come away with you? There are legends like that as well, but they are not so focused on the time of year as they are places of great natural magic.

[jiyuujin]

I own a teahouse together with other members of my world. The sort of place where geisha would go to entertain to their clients. I thought it pragmatic given the circumstances of generating the currency here.

[Ah her smile is reminiscent of so many of his own. He offers one in return.] Were I the sort to do such a thing I might have made you an offer already. Or cast a spell to lead you astray.

[properprincess]

A teahouse? A genuine Japanese teahouse?

[SHE IS SO THERE!]

Do you have any geisha in attendance? I would love to meet them if that is the case!

[Look at how excited she is. Like a little blond fox kit.

However, his flirtation is of the kind she is comfortable with and it helps to calm her down a bit.]

Oh? I don't know that I am very easily led astray, by spell or otherwise, but it would be interesting to find out if that were the case. Besides, I'm not sure how well my soul would work in that instance.