Cherry Blossom Evening Party

[wipingallout]

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Throughout the week, Hamuko has messaged the vast majority of people she's met so far - and eagerly invited them to come meet at Inokashira Park starting at 5pm.

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You're invited to an evening sushi-party-turned-hanami-picnic-party! I've organized a bunch of cognitive chefs and performers to come to that park on the listed date/time.

I've sent this to you because you were part of one of the three teams that helped with fighting Fatalis or rescuing Falcon and Wolf (or are Falcon and Wolf themselves!!) - we've all busted our butts a lot lately, so I think we deserve to have something nice together too!

Of course, the party is open if you have any +1s or more. But before spring turns into summer, let's celebrate what we've all accomplished together!




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The Venue...


Inokashira Park has a lovely river and trail and a phenomenal collection of cherry blossom trees. They're in the tail end of their season, filling the air with petals like snowfall.

In a large open area, Hamuko's arranged a ton of picnic blankets for people to claim and sit down on, though each blanket is HUGE to accommodate people sitting with as many people as they can handle! There are cozy pillows for sitting on too, stacked neatly to be borrowed.

There's a truly humongous row of tables laid out with an impressive amount of sushi presented. With a few trucks nearby, it seems there's a few sushi chefs making fresh platters of it to lay out through the night.

Similarly, there are food carts along the trails if you're not in the mood for sushi and would rather have some more traditional fare like dango, taiyaki, matcha, takoyaki... it's got the place lively and smelling fantastic! There's sake for the adults, and some cherry-blossomed themed mocktails for minors.

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Activities

There's a few set out activities besides just chowing down and socializing or walking along the lantern-lit trails under the cherry blossoms! Inoshikara Park has always had cute little swan pedal boats or regular rowboats for 'rental' (not that money matters here).

The area is SO pretty, perfect for taking pictures to have as keepsakes. There's even a booth to claim a yukata and privately change into it, if you want to go the extra mile!

Finally, in lieu of a traditional band or modern concert, Hamuko has picked out a large set of speakers connected to a small karaoke stage and screen - menace the party with your sing-along! Get a little boost to your Guts!!

Comments

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[willowandoak]

Ren can't honestly say he and Falcon have ever gotten along. It's been fucked from their first interaction, and he doesn't expect that to change today, but he just... he would feel weird letting the guy sit there, obviously recovering from what equates to his own Palace, without even saying anything.

He leans against a nearby tree, close enough to speak but not in Falcon's space. "Hey."

[gorobo]

Falcon's hackles raise the moment he senses Drake nearby, tensing up. He and Drake don't exactly get along, even if they worked together against Fatalis. Despite their now-mended bond, he's also still not exactly happy that Magpie went running to Drake to warn him about Falcon's behavior, even if he can see the logic.

At least he's keeping his distance, and not crowding into Falcon's space. He can appreciate that for what it is, at least, even if he remains tense.

"Hey," he replies, because what else is he supposed to say?

[willowandoak]

One corner of his mouth quirks in a self-deprecating half-smile as he watches Falcon tense. "I know we aren't, like. Friends. But when I had a Palace, you were there anyway. I haven't forgotten."

He fidgets with the hem of his haori. "I didn't help out with your dungeon because you wouldn't have wanted me there. But. ...I dunno where I'm going with this, actually." He looks away, his gaze restlessly tracing the cherry blossom branches. "I wanted to say I've been there dealing with the aftermath and I know how dogshit it is, I guess."

[gorobo]

Annoyance builds inside Falcon, alongside the anxiety, turning to look at Drake with narrowed eyes that practically scream don't you dare compare the two of us.

"I don't need your sympathy," he hisses. "I didn't help out with your Palace because I care about you. I did it because nobody deserves to get brainwashed, not even you."

He continues looking at Drake with suspicion in his eyes.

"But you're right. I didn't want you in my dungeon. So thanks for that, I suppose," he says, eventually. "Now tell me what you actually want."

Because there's no way Drake approached him just to try and buddy up over supposed 'shared experiences'. If he did, he should know Falcon isn't interested in any of that, and would rebuke him. Violently, if needed.

[willowandoak]

"I just want to repay my debt. If anything, it's bigger because you did my Palace as a principles thing."

He's not particularly surprised or offended at the way this conversation is going. He'd have been beyond confused if Falcon had actually reacted positively. He just... he had to at least try. "So. I don't know. Let me know if I can do anything for you, I guess. If you want me to fuck off right now, just say so."

[gorobo]

Tch. At least having Drake feeling indebted to him means he won't try any shit, hopefully. Falcon doesn't want anything from the guy other than for him to fuck off, though.

"Noted," Falcon says, still glaring. "Then: fuck off."

[willowandoak]

Ren flashes Falcon a little grin. "Sure. Take care."

And then he does, indeed, fuck off, disappearing between the trees and food stalls. He did what he came to do; he can't do more.