anita_hero | Second Spell // Written

[Anita debates what form her post should take for a long moment, but in the end, the answer is obvious: she's a little nervous at the prospect of hosting her first St. John's Eve party, something that constitutes a big responsibility in her world, so a written post will seem most confident and allow her to edit as she goes.

With that in mind, she opens her journal to a fresh page and picks up a pen:]

Hey, everyone. As some of you may know, St. John's Eve is coming up on the 23rd of this month. What you may not know is that where I grew up in the Louisiana bayou, we liked to celebrate with a big bonfire, lots of food, and all our friends and family.

Of course, I won't be able to make it back to the bayou this year, so in the interest of sharing culture and having a good time, I thought I'd host my own celebration here in Luceti. There'll be a bonfire, I'll set up some music - if anyone's interested in providing live music for fun or for compensation, please let me know ASAP so we can work something out - and we'll have a whole lot of traditional Creole food, which, if you haven't tried it, allow me to assure you is delicious.

Most St. John's Eve celebrations in the Vodoun style involve religious ceremonies, the cleansing of bad spirits and sacrificial chickens and stuff, but because I doubt there are many other vodouists in the community (and due to a similar lack of live chickens), we'll probably skip most of that. I think the gods will forgive me on the grounds that I'm currently not on the right planet. However, if anyone's interested in what goes on at a traditional celebration, drop me a line! I'm happy to answer any and all questions.

So, this party will take place outdoors near Community Housing Building 4 (you'll be able to see it by the fire) on the evening of June 23rd, say, starting around 6pm. Dress code is casual, food will be provided, and it's BYOB, although alcoholic and non-alcoholic punch will be provided. If anyone's interested in something like this, let me know here or just stop by on the night of the party. All I ask is that if you do plan to show up, please let me know about any dietary restrictions or food allergies, because I'll be doing most of the cooking.

Bònn jounen, everyone!

[Satisfied, she closes the journal and heads out to the Battle Dome to practice some moves.]

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Thanks, Tenten! Actually, if anyone would be willing to help, that'd be really great. I'm definitely going to need someone to help me set up the bonfire, and the cooking might be a lot of work - I've never actually hosted this kind of party before. Usually it's up to someone much more experienced.

But don't feel bad; the more, the merrier! I'm hoping for a crowd.

I know how to make and sustain a fire. It comes in part with my explosives expertise. I might use tags though, if that's okay with you. As for cooking, I know my way around a chicken. I cook what most would call Chinese food but I also dabble a bit in Japanese cuisine. I can adopt to ow you cook though, it's nothing. If I can master fighting with a giant club, I can learn a new method of cooking. Should I arrive a couple of hours before the party to help?

Really? Sweet. Thanks for the hospitality.

A giant club? I wanna hear that story, mon. A few hours in advance would be great - and I've got certain kinds of food I want to make, but I'd be interested in your kind of cooking, too!

There's not much of a story, actually. Back home, I'm a master with mêlée and ranged weapons. One day, I wanted to pick up and learn how to fight with a club, but it was heavy and physically taller than me. However, my sensei saw my interest in it and pushed me until the end. It was grueling, but I guess it shows that I can do much simpler things like cooking a new style.

Speaking of which, I'll be mostly there to aid what you're making, but, I suppose I can make sesame chicken or something similar!

That's actually a cool story, if you ask me. I admire that kind of tenacity a lot - and that kind of versatility. I've always told myself I should pick up another kind of weapon, but I never got around to it.

Heh, thanks. People have noted I'm quite the confident woman. Well, what weaponry are you interested in? I've mastered practically just about everything so I'd be glad to aid you and help speed up your training! [ She figures that it'd be better to thank her compliment by offering some help instead of the standard thank you. ]

Hey, thanks for offering. I don't have a specific one I'm interested in at the moment - I normally use a sword baton. I've been practicing for five years.

Hm. If you think of one, let me know! I'll be happy to help. [ there's another part of the message that captured her interest more though. ] A sword-baton? What is that? [ It sounds ...intricate. ] Do you have it with you?

I do! Thank the gods - I was so worried it wouldn't show up. I take it with me practically wherever I go; it's pretty important to me. I call it my Emperor's stick.

Do you mind showing me what it looks like? I'm really curious about the design! [ She beams. She almost says something about the bashosen, but decides to wait in favor of a full visual inspection of her weapon. ]

Sure! Should I go to video, or would you rather see it in person?

Video will do. I'm a bit pressed for time right now, so I don't think I'll be able to make it over there.

That's fine, mon. Maybe some other time. In the meantime...

[She lifts up the staff to see and then draws the blades; it looks pretty much like this, only Anita's is lacquered in purple and inlaid with gold. It's about 33 inches long and each blade is 12 inches.]

[ Tenten's face immediately brightens to a ridiculously happy expression at the demonstration of Anita's staff and sword. ]

The simpleness! How everything fits! [ Her exasperated gasps pepper her praiseful exclamations. ] The sharpness of the blades and the design that allows a powerful grip-! It's simply amazing! [ WHAT A WONDERFUL OCCASION!! ]

Ha, I'm glad you like it. It belonged to my grandmère, and I consider it my most prized possession.

Inherited weapons? I haven't heard of those, actually. I guess some family heirlooms are waaay too precious to let go of, though! I think it's perfect in your hands, Anita! You seem like a capable woman!

Thank you! My family passes lots of things down through the generations, so they're always looked after.

Is your family some sort of big name legacy? There's a couple in my village, and one of my teammates is one of them, so I know how those are.

I wouldn't call us a big name, but there is sort of a legacy involved.

I'd call that a big name. Not every family has a legacy, you know! How big is New Orleans anyways?

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