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ɪʀᴏɴᴡᴏᴏᴅ ᴇᴍᴘᴇʀᴏʀ ᴇsʜᴀɪ ([personal profile] ironwood) wrote in [community profile] tushanshu_logs2015-02-21 01:16 am

[EVENT] Bonfire Night

Characters: ALL!
Date: February 21st
Location: Various.
Situation: It’s cold. Time to cuddle up and make bonfires for the warmth.
Warnings/Rating: Add warnings as needed.

As night falls the city’s lights take something of a unique turn. Instead of being lit by millions of paper lanterns, Keeliai is tonight lit by the flames and warmth of dozens if not hundreds of fires. Some of them are small, not much more than warming hearths in a barrel on a street, but others encompass squares and boulevards.

The fire lighting procession winds through the city’s streets, beginning at the first bonfire in Fire Sector. By the time full night has arrived, that procession is a snake illuminated by dozens of torches, parting from the main parade to light smaller fires in smaller streets. It ends, finally, in Central, in the Courtyard of Public Opinion, whose bonfire is second only to the initiating one in Fire Sector.

In some areas an exchange of goods arises, mostly in terms of woollens and other warm clothes and blankets. Though food is considered a public resource on this occasion, bartering small knickknacks, songs, stories and even other woollen items is not uncommon an exchange.

Meals are shared among kedan and Foreigners, commoners and emissaries--primarily stews, soups and other foods easily baked in the coals of the fires. Everyone brings food, and what isn’t contributed to the pot is nevertheless shared around after preparation. Although some bonfires are markedly wealthier than others, food and shelter is spread around to make sure everyone is safe and warm. No one goes cold and alone on this night.



LINKS
Fire Sector (main bonfire) | Water Sector | Metal Sector | Earth Sector | Wood Sector | Central Keeliai


OOC Notes
The five Bresilykian emissary NPC can be found moving from Sector to Sector and partaking in the various traditions of each, and so can be engaged anywhere, while the Keeliai NPCs generally are staying in their respective areas as detailed below. Please put the name of the NPC you're requesting in the subject line of your tag if you want to interact with them. Thank you!
lordhotman: ([Promise] Conflicted thoughts)

[personal profile] lordhotman 2015-03-13 12:52 am (UTC)(link)
"Yes, you're right," Zuko agreed.

Though he wasn't sure what she meant by carbon-based life forms but oh well. He knew what she meant.

"Unfortunately many of the firebenders in my world don't know that. They use anger to fuel their power. I did too, once."
looksfine: (how DID you make it to Oa?)

[personal profile] looksfine 2015-03-13 01:19 am (UTC)(link)
...and, likewise, she found a parallel to his statement she could relate to.

"I know of a Corps back in the Universe I originate from. Their anger was their power as well." Literally.
lordhotman: (contemplative)

[personal profile] lordhotman 2015-03-13 01:53 am (UTC)(link)
... So... His world wasn't the only one with such problems. Why was it that there were so many people that wanted to abuse power and to hurt others?

"My nation nearly caused the destruction of our works. And now it's my responsibility to set things right."
Edited 2015-03-13 01:53 (UTC)
looksfine: (pic#5613775)

Oh Zuko you have no idea....

[personal profile] looksfine 2015-03-13 03:33 am (UTC)(link)
"I have only ever encountered one Red Lantern who shared your sentiment."

The rest...

(Well, let's put it this way: Lord Atrocious would have made the Father Fire Lord seem like a saint.]

"But...he has done much to atone for his past. I have witnessed the transformation personally. He is...a good person."
lordhotman: ([search] dejected)

Nope he doesn't.

[personal profile] lordhotman 2015-03-14 04:05 am (UTC)(link)
Huh. Well that definitely sounds familiar.

"I would like to meet him. I have... A lot to atone for too."

And this red lantern guy sounded like he knew what Zuko had/was going through.
looksfine: (pic#5910478)

[personal profile] looksfine 2015-03-14 04:10 am (UTC)(link)
She smiled at the statement, though there was a certain sadness to her eyes. Far more emotional than one might expect from an Artificial Intelligence.

"I am certain it would be mutually beneficial for you two to converse. However...he is not here. To my knowledge, he remains in our Universe of origin."
lordhotman: (neutral)

[personal profile] lordhotman 2015-03-17 12:43 am (UTC)(link)
"... Right. Well, maybe someday."

Zuko didn't really think it would ever happen, but then you never know.
looksfine: (Shy)

[personal profile] looksfine 2015-03-17 12:52 am (UTC)(link)
"I would like that. Very much."