farawayplace | [MINI EVENT] ☆T A N A B A T A☆

Those from the four regions of Kanto, Johto, Hoenn and Sinnoh will be very familiar with the sight of bamboo stalks that are left outside decorated with colorful and sparkly paper decorations. There are people gathering around, helping one another put up paper amulet of varying colors to tie around the bamboo branches. On each amulet is a single wish that’s been handwritten by someone.

One can only hope that their wish will be heard…

At night, there’s a surprise to be found: an alternate colored Jirachi is out dressed in what’s clearly a handmade costume. Around its neck, is a colorful paper chain made of sparkly origami paper.

Not only has Jirachi come to grant wishes, Miniors are out and about bright and colorful. They’ll be dancing around seemingly trying to invite people to come join them in the festivities.

((OOC: Happy Tanabata! In the morning is a general mingle post. But as the evening sets in and Jirachi appears, it will start granting the wish written on your amulet whether big or small -- wealth, a long life, or maybe a way to return home. You're free to catch Miniors too, and there's a slightly better chance of encountering a shiny one as well. Just be careful of the ones still in their shell or you might just get a rather explosive surprise...

This event can take place at any town, so feel free to specify a location!))

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[He's answering so calmly and isn't getting swept up in it, so Buson, as angry as he might be, seemed to notice he was out-of-control and calmed, somewhat, hearing Manzana explain. It was a little like talking to Bashou, but that's another similarity that just made this more upsetting.

Manzana had hardly finished speaking when Buson grabbed his shoulders with both hands, not violently but with a sort of desperation, as if wishing he could shake sense into him or, if nothing else, cling to him.]

Of course, it includes you! It isn't just about the wishes you wrote on those things... I still remember what you said, about if you did make it back to Kalos alive... why do you act like your life has no meaning? Why would you hurt your family like that? You can make up for the past alive better than you ever could dead...!

[The realization sunk, a bit slowly on Manzana's part, when Attila admitted as such that it wasn't just about the wish. It was about his own intent, towards himself. If he was somehow lucky and end up in Kalos unscathed... his expression grew grim. Manzana doesn't fight back the hands that grab him.]

My life back in Kalos wouldn't have any meaning. That's why if I do make it back unscathed... no, if I do make it unscathed from that situation somehow I don't know what I'll do. A part of me thinks if I try to die there, maybe...maybe I'll wind back in Ultern again. That's better than the alternative of hurting others again and soiling my hands even further for any shred of happiness.

[He's averting his gaze from Buson.]

...but maybe I won't make such a rash choice because I've gotten to meet Anemone, and even you. If I can change here in Ultern, then I could try and change in Kalos. I won't have to be Manzana of Team Flare...I can just be someone unrelated to those claiming to be my family, or to Team Flare. I can just be Manzana of Ultern even in Kalos. So...that's why... I didn't want to write such a selfish wish. Ultern will always be inside of me, there and...here too.

[He'll look back, and trying his best to smile even if it looked pained.]

Please don't beat yourself up for me. I made my choice back in Kalos, and faced the consequences. I...should still face them, if I do live, somehow.

[Buson listened to most of Manzana’s words silently, but swore through gritted teeth at Manzana’s idea of dying there leading him back here. He couldn’t help it, he looked pained just hearing that, and even his grip on Manzana’s shoulders tightened uncomfortably for a moment.

But, as Manzana went on and Buson realized he was beginning to move on from that terrible plan, the fury born of grief dissipated, in fact, it gave way to joy and relief!

He hugged Manzana again.]

That’s good! That’s great… really happy to hear that!

[Manzana returned the hug. He didn't mean to upset Buson the way he had, but he was glad that it worked out. If he hadn't had that opportunity to open up to Buson when they were compelled to be as truthful as he had been he was sure he would have kept thinking in a drastic manner, desperate to return to Ultern.]

...thank you Attila. I'll be okay. My past won't ever change, but know that the words and love people have shown me here aren't for nothing. You and everyone else made me stronger.

So I'll be here as long as I can be, and I want you and your friend to always feel welcomed here too.

[He's never been all that good with words, so he never knew just what to say, in times such as this. All he could really do was smile; a lighter, more relieved smile.]

I'm glad... really, I am.

[MINI EVENT] ☆T A N A B A T A☆

[CW suicidal ideation]

[CW suicidal ideation]

[CW suicidal ideation]

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[good place to wrap up, I think!]