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[freelyfalling]

Now here's one for the books.

[So. See this face here? (This completely innocent face - who's fooling anyone?) There might just be a few differences from last time it appeared around town.
The white stripe in his lengthened hair, the piercing yellow eyes, those changes are rather mundane. The pointed ears, and more notably, the wing-like 'patch' covering (replacing?) his missing eye, a spot more than that.

Barely on camera, a Murkrow looks a bit put out.]

You see, my dear companion and I'd decided it was time to see her evolve. A bird's got to spread her wings, after all.
Turned out, there was a little surprise in store for us both.

[Braig raises a hand - hovering delicately above it is a used Dusk Stone.
The Murkrow looks even grumpier.]

I'd barely got it out of the box, and before I could give it to her, it seemed I was getting a new look instead.

So, a little question! How often does this happen? There are some quirky Pokémon evolutions out there, but I've never heard too many stories about the same happening for people. Where training just ... isn't enough, hmm?

(no subject)

[meguriau]

Who: Lea, Roxas
What: Trip to the Archipelago
When: Week 39
Where: Archipelago
Summary: THIS PLACE SEEMS FAMILIAR

( VERY FAMILIAR )

Third Prayer [Action/Video] (As well as action throughout the week!)

[faithfulflame]

[It's been a fairly busy few weeks for Rei, really, and she hasn't had a whole lot of time to really do a whole lot that wasn't training. The Shrine had needed tending, to be sure, and preparations for fall had gone well but getting out of Union had been her real priority lately. This weekend, though, it was time for a bit of a breather before heading out to investigate rumors of ruins being opened up. The week before had been somewhat intense, with lots of close calls, and a big surprise towards the end.

Hellenes had finally evolved, as Asemu had said she would. As a result, she felt she owed her childhood friend a thank you for the suggestion, and spent some time setting things in motion. There were, of course, other things to address too...which results in a few video snippets going out.]

( Private to Eiji Hino )

( Private to Asemu )

( Private to Honoka and Usagi )

[And a more general announcement, one forced out of her by her grandfather. She doesn't seem to mind, but it's clear the old man in the background is really the one who wants the announcement made...]

Open Video:

For those of you who do not know me, my name is Rei Hino, and I'm one of the priests at Hikawa Shrine, and my grandfather wanted me to formally invite anyone who is interested to visit our temple. With fall now here, and winter time approaching...it seems like a good time to advertise our services as fortune tellers, charm-makers and exorcists. If you feel like you could use some good fortune or extra protection we happily provide those services, as well as helping drive away evil spirits that may be troubling you.

The shrine too, is just open for visitors who want a quiet place to relax, or travelers in need of a place to stay. If you feel the need, please let us know so arrangements can be made.

Thank you, be well.

[And closing out the feed, Rei just goes about her day.

She will be at Hikawa Shrine and around Union for the early part of the week, but later on she heads down into the Coastal Ruins, carefully picking her way through the ruined streets of the lost civilization. Places like this both intrigued and terrified her, which is why she'd jumped at the chance to visit. The general atmosphere doesn't seem to be affecting her quite the way it ought to, a fact that friends might find more than a little bit strange...]

((ooc: Action here or the Ruins is fine!))