I just received my new badge and weapon! I'm a King! [ Finally... she feels like all her hard work the past couple of months has finally paid off, and she couldn't be happier. But wait, is his good news the same as hers...? ]
[So Sakura got a rank promotion too? Hinata had a feeling that's what it was, since he was just promoted this morning as well. He's glad that they can share in the excitement of their new ranks together; his feelings towards this whole Hero thing are still pretty mixed, but he's allowing himself to be happy about gaining access to new powers.]
That's awesome, Sakura! Congrats!
[He gestures to the new badge on his uniform in place of his old Pawn badge.]
[ So it is the same! She's so glad that they got their rank promotions at the same time... it really feels like they're taking the same journey together, side by side. It's... nice. ]
That's amazing!
[ She leans forward a little to get a better look at his badge. It's different from her King symbol, but it's definitely not a Pawn anymore. ]
Heehee, it looks like we did it. We're getting stronger now!
[Hinata feels the same way. It's nice to progress along with one of the first people he met here, and a fellow student of Setsuna's -- it makes him feel like he's doing something right.]
[ It's strange. Now that some of her immediate giddiness is winding down, she finds that a little nervousness is taking its place. She's used to being nervous, of course, but this is Hinata—she's gotten so much more comfortable with him over the past couple of months that she's over most of that by now.
It's just that they haven't gotten to talk much since the, um... moment on the train, and now she feels suddenly aware of that fact. And so she looks away, suddenly a little shy. ]
I-I got a bow. It looks like it shoots l-lightning. How about you?
[Hinata is rather concerned by the sudden change in mood. He doesn't think he said anything to warrant her getting nervous... did he? This is like how she acted towards him when they didn't know each other as well...]
I got a shield that can produce a mana barrier to block attacks. Not much of a weapon, but it'll be useful for defense, at least... [No, he's not yet aware of the consequences of using that barrier. Oops.]
Um, is something wrong?
Edited (i want to use this shiny new anime icon instead......) 2016-07-18 20:45 (UTC)
[ She looks away, which... makes it very obvious that something's up, since Sakura is terrible at hiding anything from anyone. Maybe she should just come out and say it... but she doesn't want to make things awkward either, especially since he's really treating her like nothing happened! That's what she wants... isn't it? ]
I-I was just thinking about... the train. It would've been different if we'd had this kind of power before, wouldn't it?
[Oh, right.... that.... of course she's thinking about that. Hinata had pushed it into the back of his mind himself, but now that he's thinking about it too, a blush starts to creep up on his face.]
Oh, n-no, not at all! I know you only did that to save me... I only reacted that way because, well... I wasn't expecting to wake up to something like that.
[It was such a heated, passionate kiss... completely different from the kiss he had shared with Setsuna just a few hours prior. But he's sure it was just because Sakura was desperate to wake him up before the Noir soldiers broke into the safe car. There's no way she'd ever kiss him for any other reason.]
I actually think it was really brave of you to do that. It must have been nerve-wracking, and my reaction probably didn't help... I'm sorry.
[ The relief she feels is almost palpable. Thank goodness! When she thought about how he pushed her away afterwards, she thought... she worried that Hinata felt too awkward or was just too polite to tell her that she'd done the wrong thing... or made things weird with their friendship... o-or maybe she was just a bad kisser...
In retrospect, maybe her fears were a little overblown. ]
I-It's all right! I can't really blame you... I'd be really surprised too!
[ Actually, she, um... was surprised. When the exact same thing happened to her. But anyway... ]
T-To tell the truth, I wasn't really being brave at all. I didn't know what else to do, so I was just desperate.
[ on the morning of the 23rd, you receive a package, wrapped neatly in glossy white paper and gold ribbon, with a photo attached to it. It’s a picture of Teddy, your resident Prime Minister, giving puppy dog eyes at the camera and holding up a sign that reads “I ♥ HEROES”. the message on the back of the photo says: ]
Dear Hajime Hinata, I am happy to see that you made it back from Gammon, safe and sound. War is truly a terrible thing, and I can only imagine the horrors you had to go through. I thank you for your service, from the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of Blanc’s citizens. We are truly grateful.
Commander Pinta has informed me of your valiant efforts in the recent battle to protect the Kingdom of Gammon. Gammon is an important ally of the Republic of Blanc, and though a battle is never an enjoyable ordeal, I do hope you enjoyed the sights and celebrations our sister nation has to offer.
But not too much! Gammon is a great place, but Blanc missed you, Hajime! I missed you. I thought it might be nice to send you a little gift, which I hope you’ll enjoy.
Warmest regards, Thierry Toussant
[ Unwrap the box and you will find:
A pair of gold boxer briefs, autographed by Teddy. This... might be Teddy’s underwear... hmm...
If your eyes happen to wander over to your window, you notice you’re not alone. Wait a minute, is that… Teddy peeking in, watching eagerly as you unwrap your gift? Was it just your imagination? Whether it is or not, he’s already gone! ]
[This package you will receive doesn't come by Carrier. Rather, Vietnam has given strict instructions that this will be treated like every large package, and will be delivered like so. After all, it is one! A letter, and a little box. Wonder what it is? And when do you receive it? Any time between the September 6th to the 15th. And in the case of the newer Heroes, it comes sometime on the 8th or after (hint hint).]
COMRADE,
No matter our opinions of our situation or this place, we are all the same, brought here from different places. Still, we all have each other. Whatever fate has in store, we will chose. I suppose what cane be important here now are the bonds we create.
To celebrate that let me share a custom. In my world, sometime in the Autumn, is the Mid-Autumn Festival, known to me as Tết Trung Thu. It is said that during this time, the moon will be so round and will shine its brightest. To appreciate the moon, one can ask for blessings from the gods. You can give thanks for the harvest or harmonious unions. You can pray for prosperity and good fortune. But also, it is a time to spend together.
Each year will it would be celebrated on a different day. In the year I left, 2016, it should fall on September 15th. I believe the equivalent date here is Sylvant 15th. So please take this chance to relax. I have included one free pass to a two night stay at the inn I manage, Dragon's Flight and Phoenix Dance, located on Gisela. On these islands, you will be able to see the sky, so very close. I have also included a mooncake of lotus filling. As per custom, you share your mooncake with family and friends to signify unity. I hope it is to your tastes.
Your carrier lovingly hacks up a small package that would fit in your hand, as well as a handwritten letter with some sort of armored animal drawn in the corner...
Dear Friend,
We may not know each other very well yet, or maybe at all! I've only seen one battle here, but the amount of bravery and care that people have shown for one another both on and off of the battlefield lets me know I'm part of something special. People have lost their homes and loved ones, and while we can't bring those back, I know that there are people here to believe in. And I'm very lucky to get to fight alongside them.
It's not much, but I hope you enjoy a few snacks that I've made! A full tummy always makes me feel better. Maybe we can share a snack together in person sometimes soon.
Sincerely,
Orihime Inoue & Kou-kun 井上織姫とコウくん
The package is wrapped in pink and blue paper. When unwrapped, your character will find three cute little animal-themed pastries! (You're welcome to decide which three.) They have a sweet bread outer layer and some curious fillings...
Pink Bunny is hopping and happy to see you! It is filled with a sweet carrot cream. Purrfect Kitty is very pleased and ready to be eaten! It is filled with some sort of chopped meat, reminiscent of a BBQ Pork bun. Sleeping Froggy knows it's delicious. It's filled with a MYSTERY FLAVOR...which is either a sour green apple or...seaweed? Friendly Puppy isn't supposed to have chocolate, but it's filled with it anyway. Don't tell anyone! Cute Chicky is filled with a egg-flavored cream. Yeah, that one actually isn't surprising, although maybe a little morbid when you think about it.
*A letter arrives, addressed to 'gentle hero,' the envelope and page is written in flawless script. As is the self-addressed envelope inside the letter. The address, wherever it is, is in Caissa. For those detail oriented enough to check. The letter also carries a slight scent of wildflowers, like someone made a point of marking the parchment with extracts before sending it.*
( video, un: Sakura )
Hinata! Hinata, I have really good news!
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Really? Me too. What's your good news?
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How about you?
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That's awesome, Sakura! Congrats!
[He gestures to the new badge on his uniform in place of his old Pawn badge.]
I just got promoted too, see? I'm a Rook now.
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That's amazing!
[ She leans forward a little to get a better look at his badge. It's different from her King symbol, but it's definitely not a Pawn anymore. ]
Heehee, it looks like we did it. We're getting stronger now!
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[Hinata feels the same way. It's nice to progress along with one of the first people he met here, and a fellow student of Setsuna's -- it makes him feel like he's doing something right.]
What kind of weapon did you get, by the way?
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[ It's strange. Now that some of her immediate giddiness is winding down, she finds that a little nervousness is taking its place. She's used to being nervous, of course, but this is Hinata—she's gotten so much more comfortable with him over the past couple of months that she's over most of that by now.
It's just that they haven't gotten to talk much since the, um... moment on the train, and now she feels suddenly aware of that fact. And so she looks away, suddenly a little shy. ]
I-I got a bow. It looks like it shoots l-lightning. How about you?
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I got a shield that can produce a mana barrier to block attacks. Not much of a weapon, but it'll be useful for defense, at least... [No, he's not yet aware of the consequences of using that barrier. Oops.]
Um, is something wrong?
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[ She looks away, which... makes it very obvious that something's up, since Sakura is terrible at hiding anything from anyone. Maybe she should just come out and say it... but she doesn't want to make things awkward either, especially since he's really treating her like nothing happened! That's what she wants... isn't it? ]
I-I was just thinking about... the train. It would've been different if we'd had this kind of power before, wouldn't it?
[ Maybe... she could've helped more people. ]
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Well yeah, but... is that really all you're thinking about? You can tell me if something's bothering you.
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Well, um... i-it's not bothering me. I'm just worried... [ She can feel her face getting hot, just thinking about... ]
I didn't mess anything up, did I? O-On the train.
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Oh, n-no, not at all! I know you only did that to save me... I only reacted that way because, well... I wasn't expecting to wake up to something like that.
[It was such a heated, passionate kiss... completely different from the kiss he had shared with Setsuna just a few hours prior. But he's sure it was just because Sakura was desperate to wake him up before the Noir soldiers broke into the safe car. There's no way she'd ever kiss him for any other reason.]
I actually think it was really brave of you to do that. It must have been nerve-wracking, and my reaction probably didn't help... I'm sorry.
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In retrospect, maybe her fears were a little overblown. ]
I-It's all right! I can't really blame you... I'd be really surprised too!
[ Actually, she, um... was surprised. When the exact same thing happened to her. But anyway... ]
T-To tell the truth, I wasn't really being brave at all. I didn't know what else to do, so I was just desperate.
delivery; carrier ID: TEDDY
Dear Hajime Hinata,
I am happy to see that you made it back from Gammon, safe and sound. War is truly a terrible thing, and I can only imagine the horrors you had to go through. I thank you for your service, from the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of Blanc’s citizens. We are truly grateful.
Commander Pinta has informed me of your valiant efforts in the recent battle to protect the Kingdom of Gammon. Gammon is an important ally of the Republic of Blanc, and though a battle is never an enjoyable ordeal, I do hope you enjoyed the sights and celebrations our sister nation has to offer.
But not too much! Gammon is a great place, but Blanc missed you, Hajime! I missed you. I thought it might be nice to send you a little gift, which I hope you’ll enjoy.
Warmest regards,
Thierry Toussant
[ Unwrap the box and you will find:
A pair of gold boxer briefs, autographed by Teddy. This... might be Teddy’s underwear... hmm...
If your eyes happen to wander over to your window, you notice you’re not alone. Wait a minute, is that… Teddy peeking in, watching eagerly as you unwrap your gift? Was it just your imagination? Whether it is or not, he’s already gone! ]
actual mail, between September 6th - 15th
No matter our opinions of our situation or this place, we are all the same, brought here from different places. Still, we all have each other. Whatever fate has in store, we will chose. I suppose what cane be important here now are the bonds we create.
To celebrate that let me share a custom. In my world, sometime in the Autumn, is the Mid-Autumn Festival, known to me as Tết Trung Thu. It is said that during this time, the moon will be so round and will shine its brightest. To appreciate the moon, one can ask for blessings from the gods. You can give thanks for the harvest or harmonious unions. You can pray for prosperity and good fortune. But also, it is a time to spend together.
Each year will it would be celebrated on a different day. In the year I left, 2016, it should fall on September 15th. I believe the equivalent date here is Sylvant 15th. So please take this chance to relax. I have included one free pass to a two night stay at the inn I manage, Dragon's Flight and Phoenix Dance, located on Gisela. On these islands, you will be able to see the sky, so very close. I have also included a mooncake of lotus filling. As per custom, you share your mooncake with family and friends to signify unity. I hope it is to your tastes.
May your year be filled with prosperity.
Vietnam
CODED BY TESSISAMESS
delivery ➣ id: orihimetron3000
We may not know each other very well yet, or maybe at all! I've only seen one battle here, but the amount of bravery and care that people have shown for one another both on and off of the battlefield lets me know I'm part of something special. People have lost their homes and loved ones, and while we can't bring those back, I know that there are people here to believe in. And I'm very lucky to get to fight alongside them.
It's not much, but I hope you enjoy a few snacks that I've made! A full tummy always makes me feel better. Maybe we can share a snack together in person sometimes soon.
Sincerely,
Orihime Inoue & Kou-kun
井上織姫とコウくん
The package is wrapped in pink and blue paper. When unwrapped, your character will find three cute little animal-themed pastries! (You're welcome to decide which three.) They have a sweet bread outer layer and some curious fillings...
Purrfect Kitty is very pleased and ready to be eaten! It is filled with some sort of chopped meat, reminiscent of a BBQ Pork bun.
Sleeping Froggy knows it's delicious. It's filled with a MYSTERY FLAVOR...which is either a sour green apple or...seaweed?
Friendly Puppy isn't supposed to have chocolate, but it's filled with it anyway. Don't tell anyone!
Cute Chicky is filled with a egg-flavored cream. Yeah, that one actually isn't surprising, although maybe a little morbid when you think about it.
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