wise_maiden: (the river goes on and on)
Raine Sage ([personal profile] wise_maiden) wrote in [community profile] lucetilogs2013-06-06 07:59 am

The Cultural Fair!

Who: Everyone's invited!
What: The Cultural Fair
When: June 5th- 12th - admittedly dates are sort of nebulous - set up could have begun as early as the 5th, but given the event recently, more days could have been taken to do it and for people to involve themselves, so it probably "officially" starts a little later (by the 8th at the very least, though work can go on throughout it) - feel free to use your judgement/have fun!
Where: All around the town square!
Summary: Here.
Rating: ... who knows?!



Notes: Booths can be labeled as separate comments! Just put [booth name] or something in the subject line so people can find top level comments easier.

Work probably started for it on the 5th-7/8th for labor purposes, though feel free to use dates to your advantage here! (Even if characters slapdash something at the last minute, it would be fun to see! It would even be encouraged after the crazy from the last event - kind of a way to get back in touch with themselves.)

CHARACTERS ARE WELCOME TO TAG THE LOG FOR INTERACTING WITH OTHERS, NOT JUST BOOTHS, SO FEEL FREE TO TAG IN! Also a character who might not know what's going on is welcome to walk by and question it! And so forth. (Helios and Ikki made posts in regard to it and there have been art club posters around, so anyone could have noticed those as well!)

I'll leave descriptions up to you all as there isn't much that is too uniform about the displays, as everyone is encouraged to be creative about their presentations and how hard the characters worked isn't something I could define for each of you. Just keep in mind that this takes place in the plaza, there shouldn't be an issue with blocking traffic (there may be ropes up to try and keep pathways clear, however!), though it may branch around various points of the square depending on where someone wants a booth located / the number of actual participants. The square will also have a lot of brightly colored signs and decorations indicating what is going on!



For ideas/reference on how it was handled last time, feel free to look through here! There's no official signup, so go forth!
abjurer: (Wicked)

[personal profile] abjurer 2013-06-14 11:49 am (UTC)(link)
[The colour? Max glances over at the scones, frowning slightly. They look normal colour. Like normal baked cake-thing colour.]

They must be different. I don't think I've ever seen a scone another colour.

We also have clotted cream. And whipped cream for heathens.
osoreirimasu: (neutral // are you certain?)

[personal profile] osoreirimasu 2013-06-15 02:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[Different? No. They aren't really that different and as Japan cautiously approaches the table, he can see that this is how they always look in books. He stops a foot or so away from the table, still regarding the scones warily.]

....

So this is...

...

[So it's true. England really can't cook even if some of his citizens apparently can. It's no wonder America always gave Japan crazy signals to not eat anything when England offered.]

Ah...perhaps I was simply mistaken. When Eng-- my friend made them, they always came out a little-- ... differently.

You are both citizens of England?
250mhzwabl: (we walk talk some laugh some)

[personal profile] 250mhzwabl 2013-06-16 01:35 am (UTC)(link)
[Jack guesses there will always be some variations in technique, and nods in acceptance of the explanation, seizing onto the next topic of conversation willingly.]

We are! Max here is from around . . . [He sifts through Max's map to find one of England, then points to York.] -here.

And I - I'm Jack, by the way, nice to meet you - I was born here- [He pokes his finger right in the middle of Gloucestershire.] - though right before I came to Luceti I was living a fair bit further to the north.
abjurer: (Happy Smile)

[personal profile] abjurer 2013-06-16 01:46 am (UTC)(link)
[Fair enough, he supposes, although these seem like pretty standard scones.]

Well, actually I'm a Commonwealth citizen. I just come from England. But yeah pretty much.

How about you?
osoreirimasu: (neutral // check that out)

[personal profile] osoreirimasu 2013-06-16 03:58 am (UTC)(link)
...Commonwealth citizen?

[York and Gloucestershire are recognizable, but this Commonwealth thing is new. Japan steps a little closer to study the maps and frowns. Those don't look like normal maps at all. When he speaks, he's distracted by pouring over the maps to find familiar landmarks.]

My name is Japan. I live in Tokyo-san's prefecture now since that is closest to my boss...
250mhzwabl: (pic#6058741)

[personal profile] 250mhzwabl 2013-06-16 04:47 am (UTC)(link)
[Max is on his own explaining the whole commonwealth and border situation. Jack is much more distracted by the introduction, and blinks a few times, wondering if the wing-translation has finally hit a glitch.]

. . . sorry, I could have sworn that you just said that you name is 'Japan.' And that you live in, er. Tokyo. In Japan.
abjurer: (Behold my genius)

[personal profile] abjurer 2013-06-16 08:43 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah. That big red country on the map.

[Which will seem from Japan's perspective to take up a rather large chunk of the world. he shares a glance with Jack at that introduction though, a small frown on his face.]

osoreirimasu: (neutral // this country called Nihon)

[personal profile] osoreirimasu 2013-06-16 12:07 pm (UTC)(link)
[That. ...Isn't right. His frown deepens as he looks at the map, tilting his head to one side. He doesn't recall England's domain being that big in the modern era.]

I...see. This map is dated to when?

[He raises his eyes and looks at Jack, inclining his head again.]

And yes. My name is Japan. It is unfortunate I was unaware of this event or I could have created a booth for my country as well. England-san would be proud of what you both have presented.
250mhzwabl: (aren't you gonna tell me what comes next)

[personal profile] 250mhzwabl 2013-06-16 01:54 pm (UTC)(link)
I . . . see.

[It's given in the tone that says that he does not see, at all, but also does not intend to really get into it while the newcomer is occupied elsewhere. At a loss for what else to do, he pours the man a mug of tea, passing it toward him.]

Well. Thank you.
Edited 2013-06-16 13:54 (UTC)
abjurer: (Well done genius)

[personal profile] abjurer 2013-06-16 04:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Uh, 2011 or so. I might have missed out a few islands here and there and some of the borders are kind of... wonky. [Hand drawing borders is hard, okay?

He just stares for a moment when the man introduces himself, frowning slightly.]


Uh... did you have really patriotic parents?
osoreirimasu: (neutral // haa....)

[personal profile] osoreirimasu 2013-06-16 10:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[That. Isn't how the world looks in 2011.

...

At least not in his world.

When he realises that these people must not be from a version of his earth, Japan lets out a small sigh and shakes his head at Max before bowing his head in gratitude to Jack for the tea.
]

I did not have parents. Nations never do.

This map is unique to your world...? I have never seen one like it before.
250mhzwabl: (I can't remember what was said)

[personal profile] 250mhzwabl 2013-06-17 03:52 am (UTC)(link)
[Jack opens his mouth. Closes it. Raises a finger, opens his mouth . . . and closes it. Gives a short, frustrated nrgh of a sound, then scrubs his eyes.

All in about the space of three seconds.]


All right, Max, we're the hosts. Why don't we explain your unique geopolitical situation before questioning Mr. Japan.
abjurer: (Hehehehe)

[personal profile] abjurer 2013-06-17 04:06 am (UTC)(link)
[Max's eyes are narrowed at that, a curious expression on his face like there's something he can't quite grasp.]

Uh, yeah. Sure.

Commonwealth. Formed after World War Two when the countries that made up the British Empire kind of merged into one state because it was better than getting swallowed up by America or the Soviets. Parliament moves around every few years.

Soviet Union here. We're on pretty good terms with them. America here. They're kind of... isolationist.

[He looked thoughtful for a moment.]

And then there's the Sidhe but they're not exactly uh... from this reality. [He turns to give Jack a questioning look.]

Does that about cover it?
osoreirimasu: (flustered // just a little peeved)

[personal profile] osoreirimasu 2013-06-17 04:28 am (UTC)(link)
[Japan tried to follow along with what Max was saying, despite it being completely contrary to everything he knew to be true, closing his eyes and nodding with each point. Formed after World War Two - unpleasant memories there. Made up of the British Empire - which was no longer in existence, but he remembered that Empire well. Swallowed up by the Americans or Soviets - he could see that; Russia was awful.

Soviet Union, on good terms---

No.

That was about where his brain shut down and his head froze, mid-nod. Even now, with all the differences set aside, Japan was still wary of his neighbour to the north. Especially recently with how Russian fighters had been encroaching upon his northernmost islands and calling it an innocent "mistake." Nothing Russia did was innocent.

He opened his eyes and looked down at the Soviet Union, frown deepening.
]

I do not see how England-san could ever create a good alliance with that monster, but yes, your explanation was very informative. Thank you.
250mhzwabl: (why don't you do that)

[personal profile] 250mhzwabl 2013-06-17 04:38 am (UTC)(link)
[Sensing a bit of tension, Jack leans in, trying to smooth it over.]

That's the funny thing about all being from different worlds, isn't it? Now, my world, we have what seems to be a more standard 'United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland' configuration. [He finger-draws on the map again as he does, excluding the Republic of Ireland from the bubble he draws to encompass the aforementioned territory]

The Soviet Union's just been the Russian Federation since the early nineties, and America won't stop vomiting its culture at everyone. Closer to what you were expecting, maybe?
abjurer: (What do you mean you lost the key?)

[personal profile] abjurer 2013-06-17 05:05 am (UTC)(link)
[Max's expression darkened a little at that, lips twisting into a harsh line. It feels kind of like an insult, even though he knows it's ridiculous to feel that way.]

We've been close since World War Two, pretty much. Good trade, exchange projects, joint military maneuvers sometimes.

[It's probably good that Jack jumps in. Max may be sulking a little.]

osoreirimasu: (dorky // DESU)

[personal profile] osoreirimasu 2013-06-17 05:16 am (UTC)(link)
[Japan is getting agitated at the idea of people being on such wonderful terms with Russia, even if he knows that's illogical. Even he is on supposedly good terms with Russia.

Just like he's on good terms with China.

And Korea.

....

Ugh, headache.
]

Mm...the differences in worlds would account for it, yes. I apologise if I have made you upset - it is just strange for a Nation to see the differences in borders when it is something so important to us.
250mhzwabl: (pic#6058730)

[personal profile] 250mhzwabl 2013-06-17 05:19 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah . . . about that.

[There's no delicate way to ask, so Jack just comes right out with it, hands folded in front of his face, expression both thoughtful and utterly lost.]

What exactly do you mean, 'nation'?
abjurer: (You lied to me?!)

[personal profile] abjurer 2013-06-17 01:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[Max lets out a huff of breath and nods, accepting that although 'nation' deal still bugs him quite a bit.

He frowns, reaching out with magical senses but it's all but impossible to get a grip, except old and not human.]


Wait, are you like a- a genius locii or something? But for a... whole... country...

[That's kind of terrifying.]

osoreirimasu: (serious // empire of the sun)

[personal profile] osoreirimasu 2013-06-17 11:02 pm (UTC)(link)
...I'm afraid I do not understand the term.

[Japan takes a step back and faces them properly, holding the tea at his waist level as he gives them both a proper bow.]

I am the nation of Japan.

[He straightens, inclining his head slightly to one side.]

As someone here once said, I am the personification of the country, its people, ideas, and culture.

[He pauses for a moment.]

Is that what your word means?
abjurer: (Intrigued)

[personal profile] abjurer 2013-06-18 12:47 am (UTC)(link)
Uh, the 'spirit of the place'. That's the translation. Like a... protective guardian spirit, sometimes. And sometimes a-

[He glances over at Jack, giving him a questioning look.]

Have you ever been into a really old building, or place in a forest, and just felt like there's something more there? It's kind of... there's psychic pressure, magical, human, whatever, and over centuries it becomes at least semi-sentient.

...I'm not explaining it very well, am I?

It sounds at least a little similar...
250mhzwabl: (glamorous radio lifestyle)

[personal profile] 250mhzwabl 2013-06-18 06:07 pm (UTC)(link)
No, I . . . think I get what you mean, but . . .

[Jack is entirely lost, looking between them, though he at least has the presence of mind to keep searching for answers.]

That's . . . wow. [He looks over Japan uncertainly.] So you're . . . really old, probably.
osoreirimasu: (dorky // i'm old)

[personal profile] osoreirimasu 2013-06-19 03:56 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, no, I am not a spirit. Spirits are superstitions in my country now.

...

And I'm very sentient. [Because he is. He always has been. And China can attest to how much of a brat he was as a child.]

But yes, you are correct. Aside from China-san, I am one of the older Nations still in existence. I remember Rome-san coming when I was a child, and I believe that was near the height of his power.

[Japan pauses.]

Not that it would stop that man. Even after he ceased to exist, he has been sighted by his grandson, Italy-kun.
abjurer: (Memories)

[personal profile] abjurer 2013-06-19 10:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Spirit is a pretty catch-all term for a lot of things.

[And he could say more but he's kind of unsettled by the idea. A sentient personification of a country. Like... gods he can understand, but this...]

Ceased to exist? How? I mean, are you tied to the land or to the people?