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FINAL EVENT: FAREWELL
Characters: Ensemble cast!
Summary: The final event in Xistentia is necessarily one of farewells. Characters will be given a forum to decide where they go and with whom, or if they want to be part of the skeleton crew that stays. There is also a lantern festival, mingling Tanabata and the Chinese lantern festival.
Date(s): Month of July
Warnings/Notes: Feels, possibly sexual content, please warn in subject headers!
Late Sunday evening, a notice goes out across all the daemons. With critical blows struck against D.E.S.T.I.N.Y. during the prison world missions, F.A.T.E.S. is prepared to go into maintenance mode. That means only a skeleton crew of one hundred citizens needs to reside in Xistentia at any given time. The rest of the populace is free to return home. Or...
Perhaps it's not your own home that you want to go back to.
Hence: the forums.
Public meetings take place at the Citadel, where larger groups and individuals can offer safe harbor for those looking for a fresh start and a new change. F.A.T.E.S. will offer each individual a change of powerset if they so wish to blend better into their new world. Though most of these decisions will be voluntary, a vote of all travelers following majority rules will determine significant changes likely to affect others, such as the nerfing of god-like individuals or weapons, or whether compulsively malicious individuals may be allowed into other worlds at all.
To enforce transparency in a discussion, a truth zone encompasses the gleaming tower, preventing anyone from telling a lie. However, characters also have the option for private meetings— in which groups of travelers smaller than 5 individuals may be able to negotiate the terms of going to worlds outside the Citadel. This, you may do in whatever informal circumstances you like— from the privacy of a home to the local knockoff British pub. And if you aren't taking your friends home with you, perhaps too, it's time for your own personal good-byes.
As for D.E.S.T.I.N.Y., they seem to be gone. There's been radio silence ever since F.A.T.E.S. made their announcement. Any attempt by their Agents to contact them results in static - but not, strangely, in disconnection. It seems they aren't so much defeated as licking their wounds. Make no mistake, D.E.S.T.I.N.Y. will be back. Agents, be ready; this isn't the last you'll hear from them.
Such occasion asks for more than logistics; we also have reason to celebrate.
In true Xistentia spirit, the festival that ensues is a mix of traditions from around the multiverse. It all kicks off with a spectacular fireworks show over the city, amid raucous sharing of alcoholic beverages and food aplenty.
From Japan, we have Tanabata, where characters are encouraged to write down their dearest wishes for the future on tags of colorful paper and then tie them to the forest trees. With a little luck, your character will get their heart's desire.
From Thailand, we have Yi Peng, where your characters will send ill feelings, grudges, regrets, and old mistakes up into the air in the form of paper lanterns. It is the tradition of letting go and welcoming in the new. Don't worry about the fire hazard— F.A.T.E.S. has you covered.
And Diwali from India signifies the coming of a new time, a transition. Candles lit and traditions such as decor and sweets represent the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair.
It's probably a little more slapdash than most weddings people are used to. When the bride had never anticipated getting married and the groom is from a place and time before most wedding customs people are familiar with, maybe it's to be expected. But, just like them, it all seems to come together despite everything. It makes for a beautifully unique ceremony.
The flowers are a mix of Rosa rugosas and Dragon's Tongue. A pink and gold motif that's warm but elegant. It's set at night so that everyone they both care to be there can attend. While not a full moon, Rose's ears are out anyway beneath a veil of matching white lace. It was important to both of them that they marry each other true; that they loved every part of each other and symbolized it in some way on this day.
The vows they exchange are simple but heartfelt. They agree to be bound together, in love, now and forever. Rings are exchanged. It all goes according to plan, which is probably the multiverse giving this particular couple a break after everything else. And while the ceremony is all well and good, it's the reception that most people are likely looking forward to. Everyone is invited to attend this part of the two's union.
By Vanyel and Rose's standards, it's probably pretty tame. They host a giant feast in which most food was provided by the groom himself. The meat of choice is mutton, which just so happens to be the bride's favorite. It was also a show of being able to provide for their future life together. Meanwhile, the alcohol was supplied by the bride so everyone knows its quality. If it's enough to get a demon drunk, it's likely enough to get just about anyone drunk. Non-alcoholic and vampire friendly drinks are provided as well since they want to make sure everyone is accommodated and having a good time.
The reception lasts well into the night and rays of early morning light are creeping up on the horizon by the time its time to wrap things up. All in all, they'd call it a successful event and a high note to end hopefully many people's time in Xistentia on.
Summary: The final event in Xistentia is necessarily one of farewells. Characters will be given a forum to decide where they go and with whom, or if they want to be part of the skeleton crew that stays. There is also a lantern festival, mingling Tanabata and the Chinese lantern festival.
Date(s): Month of July
Warnings/Notes: Feels, possibly sexual content, please warn in subject headers!
Farewell
a million billion trillion stars
The Battle Won
Late Sunday evening, a notice goes out across all the daemons. With critical blows struck against D.E.S.T.I.N.Y. during the prison world missions, F.A.T.E.S. is prepared to go into maintenance mode. That means only a skeleton crew of one hundred citizens needs to reside in Xistentia at any given time. The rest of the populace is free to return home. Or...
Destination Forum
Perhaps it's not your own home that you want to go back to.
Hence: the forums.
Public meetings take place at the Citadel, where larger groups and individuals can offer safe harbor for those looking for a fresh start and a new change. F.A.T.E.S. will offer each individual a change of powerset if they so wish to blend better into their new world. Though most of these decisions will be voluntary, a vote of all travelers following majority rules will determine significant changes likely to affect others, such as the nerfing of god-like individuals or weapons, or whether compulsively malicious individuals may be allowed into other worlds at all.
To enforce transparency in a discussion, a truth zone encompasses the gleaming tower, preventing anyone from telling a lie. However, characters also have the option for private meetings— in which groups of travelers smaller than 5 individuals may be able to negotiate the terms of going to worlds outside the Citadel. This, you may do in whatever informal circumstances you like— from the privacy of a home to the local knockoff British pub. And if you aren't taking your friends home with you, perhaps too, it's time for your own personal good-byes.
D.E.S.T.I.N.Y. Lurks
As for D.E.S.T.I.N.Y., they seem to be gone. There's been radio silence ever since F.A.T.E.S. made their announcement. Any attempt by their Agents to contact them results in static - but not, strangely, in disconnection. It seems they aren't so much defeated as licking their wounds. Make no mistake, D.E.S.T.I.N.Y. will be back. Agents, be ready; this isn't the last you'll hear from them.
Festival of Lights
Such occasion asks for more than logistics; we also have reason to celebrate.
In true Xistentia spirit, the festival that ensues is a mix of traditions from around the multiverse. It all kicks off with a spectacular fireworks show over the city, amid raucous sharing of alcoholic beverages and food aplenty.
From Japan, we have Tanabata, where characters are encouraged to write down their dearest wishes for the future on tags of colorful paper and then tie them to the forest trees. With a little luck, your character will get their heart's desire.
From Thailand, we have Yi Peng, where your characters will send ill feelings, grudges, regrets, and old mistakes up into the air in the form of paper lanterns. It is the tradition of letting go and welcoming in the new. Don't worry about the fire hazard— F.A.T.E.S. has you covered.
And Diwali from India signifies the coming of a new time, a transition. Candles lit and traditions such as decor and sweets represent the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair.
The Marriage of Vanyel Greyborn & Hanako "Rosie" Nurumi
It's probably a little more slapdash than most weddings people are used to. When the bride had never anticipated getting married and the groom is from a place and time before most wedding customs people are familiar with, maybe it's to be expected. But, just like them, it all seems to come together despite everything. It makes for a beautifully unique ceremony.
The flowers are a mix of Rosa rugosas and Dragon's Tongue. A pink and gold motif that's warm but elegant. It's set at night so that everyone they both care to be there can attend. While not a full moon, Rose's ears are out anyway beneath a veil of matching white lace. It was important to both of them that they marry each other true; that they loved every part of each other and symbolized it in some way on this day.The vows they exchange are simple but heartfelt. They agree to be bound together, in love, now and forever. Rings are exchanged. It all goes according to plan, which is probably the multiverse giving this particular couple a break after everything else. And while the ceremony is all well and good, it's the reception that most people are likely looking forward to. Everyone is invited to attend this part of the two's union.
By Vanyel and Rose's standards, it's probably pretty tame. They host a giant feast in which most food was provided by the groom himself. The meat of choice is mutton, which just so happens to be the bride's favorite. It was also a show of being able to provide for their future life together. Meanwhile, the alcohol was supplied by the bride so everyone knows its quality. If it's enough to get a demon drunk, it's likely enough to get just about anyone drunk. Non-alcoholic and vampire friendly drinks are provided as well since they want to make sure everyone is accommodated and having a good time.
The reception lasts well into the night and rays of early morning light are creeping up on the horizon by the time its time to wrap things up. All in all, they'd call it a successful event and a high note to end hopefully many people's time in Xistentia on.
Footnotes
- Please ensure that threads are marked with appropriate content warnings!
- The original announcement with some other details is here.
- You are loved. Farewell!
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[ Vex replied, his voice a little less surly now that Rafa seemed to be in good spirits. He gave a hand and shrugged, because he couldn't be sitting anymore than he already was. ]
Yeah, what is it?
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It is my bead. From Eudio, one of the ones I earned with my incentives. You are going back there, are you not? That is why you are packing.
[ He doesn't really need an answer to that. He knows that Vex will. Eudio is where he last saw Mark. If Mark is anywhere alive, he'll be there. ]
I want you to keep it. You can use it to visit me, when you get there. It will be your Doorway back to me.
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He nodded, his brows furrowed and while his expression was confused the only thing that came out of his mouth was acceptance. ]
Yeah, alright. Once I go back 'n see if everything's as-is... I'll... we'll stop by.
[ Because Mark had to be there, right? Right.
Right. ]
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Good. You must give him my best.
[ He makes to turn away, but stops halfway through the move. He turns back, eyes warm and fixed on Vex. If he doesn't say this now, he never will. ]
I love you, Vex. I have loved you for a long while, and I know that it was not enough, because I love others, too. I accept that. But I still love you, and you must never doubt that. I miss you every day.
[ He touches his hand again, fingers brushing over knuckles. ]
Every day. I miss you, I want you. I cannot bear the thought of never seeing you again. I know that you will never stop loving Mark. I hope that you find him, I have never believed he was gone. So find him, and then come to me. Never doubt how I feel, and when you do, use the bead and find me so that I can tell you again.
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You'll see me again. [ Whether that was true or not remained to be seen, because if Mark wasn't at Eudio then he didn't know what he was going to do- but if he was then he'd definitely make it a point to see Rafa again. ] Not too much longer from now I'll be knocking at your door and demanding to be treated like a prince, yeah? Like bloody royalty!
[ Finally, Vex squeezed his hand back. ] Stop by Eudio every once 'n again too, yeah? The view's better there.
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I am giving you my last bead. The other, I gave away already.
[ To Rosie, the only other Eudite still here. Well, aside from Hunter and Kavinsky, both of whom Rafa is planning to take home with him, anyway. ]
The view on my world is nice. I have a palace, you know. And there is nothing for me in Eudio anymore. Nothing, except for you.
[ He touches Vex's cheek, pushes his hand up into his hair. He's very close now - Vex sitting, Rafa standing a little between his legs. ]
We can be more than we are. I cannot be your Mark, and you cannot be my only love. But we can be something, Vex. Something is better than nothing at all.
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His heart pounded but he swallowed it back. Instead, he stood up so he could give the corner of Rafa's mouth a little kiss. Almost chaste, but warm, and then he wrapped his arms around his friend to give him a hug. ]
Yeah... I love you too. You know I do. Shut up already, yeah? Stop acting like we'll never see each other again. You never stopped being my friend, even when you ditched me.
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I am sorry I did that. I thought I had to. I thought that it was best.
[ Like when he left Hunter. Maybe this is a lesson he'll never learn, no matter how long his life lasts. ]
I missed you all the time. Every day.
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[ He squeezed him tighter, and exhaled a breath that made a few strands of Rafa's perfect hair move. For a little while, Vex hugged him and held him close before he finally gave in and asked. ]
Wanna stay here tonight?
[ Because, you know, Vex loves repeating mistakes. ]
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And then. ]
Yes. I would like that.
[ He glances down at the packing Vex has been doing. He really hasn't gathered together all that many things here. It'll do no harm to delay it a little. ]
We'll have to move all of this. We will need the space.
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But then Rafa say that and Vex's eyebrows nearly disappeared into his hairline. ]
We're gonna need space? For what?
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Space to play, like we always do.
[ He slides closer, hands moving from around Vex's back to settle on his hips. ]
I've missed how loud you can be.
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Yeah, alright. [ His eyes seemed to light up, his grin wide. ] Did you bring toys or something? You knew I was just gonna fall over you, didn't you? Cheeky bugger...
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I knew no such thing. I hoped, but…I always hoped.
[ He slides his hands along Vex's chest, playing with his clothes and starting to ruck them up. His fingers go lower to slip beneath the seam. ]
And I have no toys. I have only myself, and my teeth. I seem to recall you enjoyed when I used those.
[ So saying, he leans in to kiss Vex again, and this time push him back towards the bed. Goodbyes are never easy – not even temporary goodbyes, as he hopes this one will be – but this may be the best way to do it. If he must say goodbye for a while, he'd rather do it in Vex's arms. ]